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Days of Our Lives Update

 

Update written by Joseph

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Julie is at home, on the phone with Foster. Foster tells her that he has gotten sick with a summer cold and must cancel their plans. Julie tells him to get better as she hangs up. Chad comes in to ask if she’s ready for their Verdi concert double date. Julie informs him that her date just cancelled. Chad says that’s too bad and that he’d hate to see the concert ticket go to waste. Julie feels it’s too late to give it away. Chad invites Julie to just sit with them but Julie says she doesn’t want to be a third wheel and tells Chad to just have a fantastic time with Belle.

Marlena goes home where Belle greets her and mentions Chad picking her up soon. Marlena says it was a long day, so Belle asks if she wants to talk about it. Marlena informs her that she went to Bayview to visit Rachel but Kristen was there and told her that EJ had threatened her. Marlena adds that Kristen was more than concerned, she was terrified. Marlena asks if Belle has any idea what’s going on there. Belle says no and admits she doesn’t want to know.

Chanel tells Johnny that she’s reading up on arsenic. Johnny says they don’t know if that’s what caused her cancer. Chanel argues that it could’ve been if she was exposed to it on Smith Island and how they originally thought it was the radiation poisoning. Paulina then arrives and says she just wanted to see how Chanel was doing. Paulina encourages that Chanel doesn’t have to have a full head of hair to be beautiful as they hug.

Abe goes to meet Theo at DiMera Enterprises. Abe notes that he sounded serious on the phone so he thought it must be urgent. Theo responds that it’s not urgent, but serious, so Abe asks what it is. Theo reveals Paulina’s wedding ring and says he didn’t want to give it to him at home with Lexie there.

EJ orders Rita to get the private island ready and alert the staff to let them know that Kristen is on her way to spend the rest of her days far away from Salem and her daughter, adding that no one will be the wiser. Rita agrees to make the arrangements. Lexie then wakes up and calls out to EJ, who is relieved and asks how long she’s been awake.

Chad goes to pick up Belle. Marlena asks about Julie going to the concert with them. Chad explains that she was going to go but Foster got sick, so she decided to stay home because she doesn’t want to be a third wheel. Belle questions Julie not having anyone to give the other ticket to. Marlena then gets a call from Julie and tells her that she’d be glad to go with her which makes Chad and Belle smile.

Lexie explains that she came to see Dr. Rolf, hoping he could help her, but next she knew, she woke up here just now and asks what happened. EJ informs her that she fainted and passed out on the floor. Rita adds that they moved her to the couch to make her more comfortable. Lexie questions where Dr. Rolf is and why they didn’t get him to tend to her. EJ responds that he has some bad news as he’s afraid Dr. Rolf is gone.

Theo tells Abe that he thought it would be best to give him Paulina’s ring in private. Abe mentions going to see Paulina today and explain that since Lexie’s death certificate was revoked, their marriage never ended which means his marriage to Paulina was never valid. Abe says it’s not that he’s not thrilled to have Lexie back, but it’s ending the life he created with Paulina.

Paulina brought a stuffed animal for Trey and goes to check in on him. Chanel tells Johnny that maybe they can convince Paulina to take Trey to the park when he wakes up, so they can have some alone time. Johnny says he actually has to run an errand right now, but he’ll be back soon. Johnny exits, leaving Chanel disappointed. Paulina comes back and asks where Johnny went. Chanel responds that she has no idea.

Chad and Belle go to the town square for the Verdi music concert. They take a seat on the bench as Marlena and Julie arrive and sit at a table. Marlena thanks Julie for inviting her, saying it’s just what she needed. Julie says there’s nothing like classical music to raise your spirits and that she needed it too. Julie talks about being so upset with what’s happened with the well water at the Horton cabin. Julie is thankful that Sarah found out what’s wrong, Holly is getting better, and that no one else got sick.

Paulina shows Chanel some baby clothes she bought for Trey. Chanel notices that Paulina took off her wedding ring. Paulina says it’s about time. Chanel questions why now. Paulina explains that Abe came to see her today and told her that Lexie’s death certificate was revoked which means she is not married to Abe. Paulina declares that she has to accept that Lexie is back and here to stay with her husband and son, so her marriage to Abe is truly a thing of the past.

Lexie questions Dr. Rolf being gone. EJ explains that the FBI were apparently on his trail, so he needed to leave town. EJ says that Dr. Rolf was devastated when he learned that the drug wasn’t successful at all. Lexie complains that Dr. Rolf willingly used her as a human guinea pig, knowing full well the drug wasn’t ready. Lexie argues that he and EJ both should’ve known for sure. EJ asks how they could have known for sure. EJ admits that he was caught up in the excitement of having his sister back, restored to the picture of good health from before she was cruelly taken away from them.

Abe thanks Theo for giving him the ring and says he’ll let him get back to work. Theo stops him and says he knows Abe is going through a lot, but he could use some advice about coming to work for DiMera. Theo says ever since he started working there again, something’s feeling off. Theo admits he feels like Johnny is hiding something from him and freezing him out. Theo says he could just be paranoid but he wanted Abe’s perspective on it. Abe responds that Theo may be right that Johnny is hiding something from him and he may know what the reason is.

Julie tells Marlena that she’s so glad to see Chad and Belle spending more time with each other. Julie notes that Chad’s kids are out of town, so he should be going out more, and calls it wonderful that he’s going out with Belle. Marlena agrees that they seem to be enjoying each others’ company. Belle jokes to Chad that Marlena and Julie are spying on them. Marlena tells Julie that as much as she’s enjoying this, she feels bad for Foster as summer colds are the worst. Julie remarks that’s if he really has one. Marlena questions if she thinks it’s an excuse. Julie calls it easy to fake. Marlena asks why Foster would fake a cold. Julie suggests he doesn’t want to go out with her again.

EJ and Rita help Lexie to her feet. Lexie says she’s fine. Rita says she’ll get out of her way and asks if she can do anything at all. Lexie says there is nothing unless she has a time machine. Rita exits. EJ offers Lexie a water. Lexie responds that she doesn’t need water, she needs to figure out her next move. EJ argues that she needs to rest but Lexie says that’s the last thing she needs. Lexie declares that DiMera do not retreat home to die quietly. Lexie points out that she’s still moving and still fighting. EJ says of course she is since she’s a DiMera and calls her the finest among them.

Abe tells Theo that Johnny freezing him out had to do with EJ, who never wanted him in the CEO position to begin with. Abe adds that Johnny acted on his own when he asked Theo to share the job. Theo questions how Abe knows this. Abe admits he’s been wrestling with a secret that he was keeping from him. Theo complains of another secret. Abe realized after talking to Lexie that he owes it to him to tell him the truth. Abe repeats that EJ never wanted Theo to be CEO of DiMera and admits he didn’t either, so he worked with EJ to keep Theo out of the chair.

Paulina tells Chanel that she doesn’t want to talk about her problems as what’s more important is how Chanel is feeling. Chanel wishes people would stop asking her how she’s feeling and complains about being treated like she’s not long for the world. Chanel argues that she needs people to treat her like they believe she’s going to beat this illness. Paulina apologizes if she upset her. Chanel knows she didn’t mean to and says she’s just frustrated and taking it out on her instead of Johnny.

Johnny goes to see EJ at the DiMera Mansion and questions when he was going to tell him that arsenic is a carcinogen. EJ responds that he didn’t know it was. Johnny argues that EJ poisoned the entire water well it on Smith Island, which Chanel drank from and ended up losing their baby and being diagnosed with cancer twice. EJ questions Johnny blaming the well water and argues that carcinogens are everywhere. EJ reminds Johnny that Paulina crashed their honeymoon with radiation and suggests blaming her for Chanel’s cancer.

The Verdi Orchestra concert begins in the town square. Marlena tells Julie that she can’t imagine why Foster wouldn’t want to see her again after they had a nice time on their first date. Julie says she did but it was the first time she had gone out since losing Doug. Julie adds that it wasn’t really a date, just a dinner. Julie admits they were having a nice time, but then she started remembering going out on the town with Doug and began to feel a little uncomfortable and questioning going out with another man. Julie is afraid that Foster sensed her confusion and depression, so he must have decided she didn’t want a relationship or to deepen their friendship. Belle and Chad talk about wondering if the concert would give them any insight or clues to Stefano’s chess set as the music continues. Chad and Belle hold hands as they watch.

Paulina questions Chanel being upset with Johnny. Chanel responds that she’s not upset, but more disappointed, as it’s like ever since her diagnosis, it’s like he’s afraid to touch her. She doesn’t know if he’s in his head about hurting her or if having cancer makes her less attractive to him. Paulina assures that’s not true as Johnny is crazy about her. Paulina suggests Johnny just has a lot on his mind with being CEO, taking care of Trey, having a baby on the way, and going through chemo. Chanel knows it’s a lot but she still wants Johnny to touch her and make love to her. Paulina thinks maybe Chanel should take the lead and not be subtle about it. Paulina gives Chanel one of her wigs and says maybe that will help.

Johnny questions EJ having the nerve to say to his face that Paulina is to blame for Chanel’s cancer. EJ states that he’s simply saying a cancer like Chanel’s can be brought on by many factors so there’s no way to know what really caused it. EJ points out that many people have stayed at the Horton cabin before and after he and Chanel did and they didn’t get cancer. Johnny argues that the water may not have caused Chanel’s cancer but it certainly caused Holly’s illness. EJ says that’s why they are taking care of it. Johnny argues that it’s not they and it’s on him. Johnny tells EJ about Brady coming by earlier with questions and he lied to him. Johnny complains that he’s also lying to his co-CEO Theo. EJ points out that it was Johnny’s call to make Theo co-CEO. Johnny argues that EJ suggested Theo back him up while EJ says he only expected Johnny to use Theo as a consultant, not hand over his job to him. Johnny shouts that he never would’ve done that if he knew EJ was going to make him complicit in a crime. EJ screams at Johnny to stop being so melodramatic. EJ says these are the jobs that a CEO has to do, so he can drop his self-righteous pantomime and get it done. Johnny tells EJ that he did what he did for Holly, not to protect DiMera, and if he wants him to stay on as CEO, he will never ask him to do anything like that ever again. EJ says he hears him loud and clear.

Theo questions Abe working with EJ, who he can’t stand, to get him out of the CEO job. Abe argues that Theo knows how he feels about that company. Theo complains that Abe didn’t trust him to know right from wrong, he conspired with the man who embodies everything he hates about his family. Abe says he was trying to protect him while Theo argues that he was trying to control him. Theo declares that this conversation is done and exits.

Abe meets Lexie at the Brady Pub. Lexie asks if everything is okay. Abe admits it’s not as he told Theo the truth that he conspired with EJ to get him out of the CEO job. Lexie asks if he explained why he did it. Abe says he didn’t have a chance as Theo just ran out of the room. Lexie calls it a lot for Theo to process right now. Abe then asks if Lexie is alright.

Johnny returns home and calls out to Chanel, who comes out from the bedroom and roleplays with him as they kiss.

The orchestra concert comes to an end. Marlena tells Julie it was wonderful and thanks her for inviting her. Julie thanks Marlena for joining her and hopes this means she’ll be up for more outings. Marlena confirms she will be, but she also thinks Foster will be up for more outings as well. Julie doesn’t think so and worries that Foster was thrown by her confusion about having a good time. Marlena tells Julie that when John died, she felt guilty because she was there and he wasn’t, which she calls survivor guilt. Marlena says she had to remind herself that John believed in positivity and he lived life to the fullest, just like Doug did. Julie then gets a text from Foster, saying he’s sorry to have missed the concert and that he will make it up to her by taking her out to the next one. Belle asks Chad what he thought of the concert. Chad says he can’t say he’s a fan yet, but it held his interest. Chad adds that he is a huge fan of spending time with Belle as they kiss.

Abe asks Lexie if they should head home, but Lexie says no. Lexie says she was just walking around in the sun this afternoon so she’s probably just dehydrated but she’s fine. Lexie admits she’s a little worried about Theo being burdened with hard truths lately that she’s not sure he’s ready to deal with.

Theo goes to Small Bar and gets a drink as he thinks back to confronting Lexie over not telling him that Stefano was responsible for her brain tumor as he takes a drink.

Johnny and Chanel continue to kiss until Johnny questions the roleplaying. Johnny then tells Chanel that he’s sorry as he knows they haven’t made love in awhile, but things have been very difficult and stressful with a lot on his plate. Chanel says she gets that, but she worries that Johnny is worried so much about her being pregnant and having cancer that he feels like she’s someone he has to take care of instead of his hot wife. Johnny assures that he always sees her as his hot wife, he just hasn’t wanted to push her in to doing anything she’s not ready for. Chanel says she gets that, but thinks it’s important for them to be close and keep their connection during the difficult time. Johnny agrees and says he’s glad they are having this talk. Chanel tells Johnny that she wants him and needs him in every way. Chanel then drops her coat as they resume kissing.

EJ finishes a drink as Rita returns and asks where Lexie is. EJ says she insisted she was feeling fine and left on her own. EJ questions where Rita went off to. Rita responds that it’s nothing he needs to concern himself with.

Belle tells Chad that she’s still trying to figure how Verdi ties in to their chess board. A man then appears and hands Belle a program from the concert, saying he thinks she dropped it. Belle looks back and sees her program on the bench, but the man had already left. Belle says that was strange as Chad then notices something inside the program.

 

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EJ visits Rachel at Bayview, teaching her about chess, as Kristen arrives and is shocked to see EJ.

Lexie goes to see Marlena in her office at the hospital and says she needs a friend. Marlena suggests they go get a drink but Lexie wants to speak privately. Marlena asks what’s going on. Lexie is not sure where to begin. Marlena admits she was concerned that her homecoming wasn’t as seamless as she let on. Marlena knows from experience how tough it is to reclaim your life after being gone for a few years. Lexie calls it even more difficult to have to let go of it again. Marlena questions what that means. Lexie responds that she is dying.

Stephanie goes to the hospital and asks Kayla if Kelsey and Joy were hurt. Kayla says she’s sorry but she can’t discuss their conditions with her.

Alex finds Joy in a hospital room and asks if she’s okay, saying he rushed over as soon as he could. Alex then sees the empty carseat and asks where Kelsey is. Joy assures that she’s okay but getting x-rays as a precaution and the only injury they could see was a bruise. Alex hopes there’s no bad news from the x-rays. Joy apologizes for worrying him and cried that it all happened so fast. Joy tells Alex of the little scream she heard from Kelsey when they crashed and cries that she’s never been so scared in her life as Alex hugs her.

Stephanie asks if Kayla can tell her if Joy and Kelsey were badly hurt. Kayla confirms they weren’t and will be okay. Stephanie says she’s so glad as she never would’ve forgiven herself if they weren’t which Kayla questions. Stephanie then admits to Kayla that Alex left his phone at home and she only saw the first part of the transcript but saw that Joy said she was on the side of the road, so she assumed Joy was manipulating Alex and deleted the message. Stephanie worries that when Alex finds out, he’s going to be furious and hate her.

Kristen questions how EJ got in to Bayview which EJ jokes was through the front door just like her. Rachel explains that EJ is helping her with chess. Kristen asks for a moment alone with EJ. Rachel argues that EJ hasn’t finished, but Kristen remarks that she’s not asking, so Rachel exits. Kristen reminds EJ that he’s not supposed to be here. EJ responds that he had no trouble walking right in. Kristen doubts that since she told Dr. Gregory that he was not cleared to visit Rachel. EJ guesses her message was lost in translation and asks why she doesn’t want him to visit his niece. EJ asks if Kristen is afraid that after she tried to murder his son, he’d demand an eye for an eye?

Lexie tells Marlena that she knew something was up when the test subjects began dying and then her vision started fading, her fingers are numb, and she feels worse by the hour. Marlena asks if this can’t be reversed. Lexie responds that Dr. Rolf has pretty much tried everything including his final hail Mary earlier today. Lexie says she will check in with him later to see if there’s any changes, but she already knows the end is near. Marlena says she’s so sorry as she can’t begin to imagine how difficult this is for her. Marlena asks how Abe and Theo are handling it, but Lexie reveals that she hasn’t told them and she’s not going to.

Stephanie tells Kayla that she never thought she’d be so jealous and insecure. Kayla acknowledges that she shouldn’t have done that, but understands where she’s coming from as she’s been suspicious of Joy’s motives as well. Kayla informs Stephanie that she had a talk with Joy and told her if she had any more problems like the insurance deal, she could call her instead of Alex. Stephanie thanks her and says she’s really glad she told her that, but she’s relieved she’s not the only one who sees what Joy is doing. Kayla gets paged away and tells Stephanie that she can wait in her office but Stephanie says it’s okay as she wants to wait for Alex. Kayla tells her that she is so loved as she walks away.

Marlena questions Lexie not telling Abe and Theo what’s going on with her. Lexie hoped she didn’t have to as she didn’t want to worry them if there was still a chance Dr. Rolf could stop what was happening to him as he did stop it for a little while with another dose of his miracle drug, but it didn’t last. Marlena asks what if she decides to tell them now. Lexie responds that she was going to tell Theo everything, but then she looked in to his eyes and she couldn’t do it. Marlena thinks Theo has a right to know and be able to say goodbye to her. Lexie argues that they already watched her die once, so she won’t put them through that kind of pain again. Marlena questions what that means. Lexie reveals that she plans to make sure they aren’t with her when the end comes. Marlena asks if she will be with someone. Lexie admits she’s not sure what she’s going to do. Marlena tearfully brings up when John died and talks about how she had the chance to be with him, hold him, and tell him how much he meant to her which meant the world to her as they both needed that. Marlena asks if she thinks it’s right for her to make that decision for her family. Lexie declares that she knows in her heart that this is for the best. Marlena decides to respect her decision then. Marlena asks how Abe and Theo will learn of her passing when the time comes. Lexie admits she hasn’t figured that out but the only thing that matters now is how to ease their pain.

Kayla brings Kelsey back to Joy and Alex, telling them there are no breaks and she just has a bit of a bruised clavicle but she will be fine. Joy and Alex hold Kelsey and comfort her.

Kristen argues that EJ wouldn’t dare. EJ admits he wouldn’t harm Rachel because he’s not half as depraved as she is. EJ states that he gave his word that he wouldn’t lay a hand on Rachel, but there are other ways to separate a parent from their child. Kristen asks what EJ’s diabolical plan is and if he’s going to try to turn Rachel against her. EJ has no doubt she’ll accomplish that on her own. EJ warns Kristen that her reckoning will be all on her alone. Kristen insists that she had nothing to do with what happened to Johnny and warns how foolish he will look and guilty he’ll feel when the truth comes out. EJ asks why he would feel guilty about getting revenge on a sadistic bitch who would torch her own kin without flinching. Kristen says she wouldn’t but EJ insists that she would and did. EJ warns Kristen that the fallout will be merciless and quick. EJ tells Kristen that the clock is ticking and the curtain is coming down as he then exits, leaving Kristen frustrated and in tears.

Marlena asks Lexie if there’s anything she can do for her. Lexie responds that she’s already done more than enough just by listening and understanding. Lexie hopes Marlena will keep her secret, which she agrees to do. Marlena assumes that EJ knows about her prognosis which Lexie confirms. Lexie adds that she’s so angry with EJ for giving her this treatment before he knew it was ready. Lexie then admits that if she was given the choice to come back, knowing she’d have to leave again so soon, she would have chosen to come back and feel Abe and Theo’s love again and be here with Marlena. Lexie cries that she is so grateful for the second chance. Lexie tells Marlena that it’s been comforting sitting with her, but she should go check in with Dr. Rolf. Marlena offers to drive her but Lexie says she has a car waiting for her. Marlena tells Lexie to call her if there’s anything she needs. Lexie thanks Marlena for always being such a great friend to her. Marlena and Lexie embrace as they both cry. Lexie then exits the office.

Kayla tells Joy and Alex that they can take Kelsey home, but to keep an eye on her and bring her back if there’s anything unusual. Alex asks about Joy. Joy insists that she’s fine as the paramedics checked her out. Kayla admits she’d still feel more comfortable if Joy was checked out by someone now that they know Kelsey is okay. Alex says he’ll make sure Joy gets checked out. Joy repeats that she’s fine and is just so grateful that Kelsey wasn’t hurt.

Rachel returns to her room at Bayview and asks Kristen where EJ went. Kristen responds that he left as he remembered he had some business to take care of. Kristen asks Rachel what she and EJ talked about while he was there. Rachel responds that he was mostly just teaching her how to get better at chess and asks why. Kristen says she was just curious. Rachel is curious why she made her leave her room and questions what they were talking about. Kristen claims it was just family stuff that would’ve bored her and nothing for her to worry about.

Kayla returns to Stephanie, who asks if there’s any word on Joy and Kelsey. Kayla assures they will be fine. Stephanie says she’s just so anxious to see Alex and asks if he was mad. Kayla responds that he just seemed very focused on Kelsey. Stephanie asks if there’s any chance she was right that Joy could be using the situation to her advantage and she caused the accident herself. Kayla questions if she really thinks Joy would intentionally put her daughter in danger when they both could’ve been killed. Stephanie admits Joy wouldn’t do that as she is a good mom and she loves Kelsey, but she can’t help wondering if she still loves Alex too.

Joy tells Alex that the spare tire blew on her way to the shop to get a new tire. Alex blames himself for leaving them while Joy insists it’s not his fault. Alex says his gut was telling him to just bring the car in or at least watch Kelsey for a little while. Joy guesses he thought Stephanie might be upset.

Kayla questions Stephanie thinking Joy might still be in love with Alex when their relationship was so long ago. Stephanie argues that Kayla didn’t see them on set and how Alex was so kind to her through everything. Stephanie remarks that Joy latched onto him and it was borderline obsessive. Kayla admits she doesn’t know what’s in Joy’s head or heart, so she won’t tell her that she’s wrong, but she will tell her that she can’t control what Joy thinks or feels about Alex, only what her reaction is. Stephanie admits maybe that’s why she keeps trying to deflect blame, because she hates how she reacted and how she’s treated Joy and for deleting her message, but she doesn’t know how much more she can take. Kayla wishes she could tell her it’s temporary, but it’s not, because she and Alex are in this marriage together and Joy and Kelsey are part of it too. Stephanie reminds Kayla that she’s not allowed anywhere near Kelsey, which she knows is her fault too, but she keeps thinking about how her marriage will survive this. Kayla says she can’t tell her it will because they can’t predict the future, but she’s been in her shoes and her marriage survived and thrived. Stephanie argues that was completely different because Ava was an attempted murderer and Steve always saw through her. Kayla brings up how hard it was when Tripp came in to the picture and it took some time, but eventually they all saw each other as family. Stephanie asks if she thinks Joy will eventually come around to letting her be around Kelsey because she doesn’t see that happening. Kayla encourages her to give it time as she thinks Joy will come to see her as a good person and stepmother. Kayla believes Stephanie and Alex will be able to work it out like she and Steve. Stephanie hopes it gets easier. Kayla encourages her to have faith.

Marlena goes to visit Rachel but finds Kristen alone in the room at Bayview. Marlena asks if she’s okay. Kristen says it’s not like she cares. Marlena says she cares about Rachel and asks if she’s alright. Kristen says she’s fine. Marlena hoped to catch her but guesses Rachel is getting ready for bed. Marlena says there is clearly something going on and asks what’s wrong. Kristen responds that everything is wrong and admits she really needs Marlena’s help.

EJ goes home while on the phone with Sydney, saying it’s so nice to see her. EJ is surprised to learn about a trip to Paris with Kristen and says he wasn’t invited to join. EJ says he understands Kristen wants her all to herself for a few days. EJ then hangs up as he enters the living room and finds Lexie collapsed on the foor. EJ rushes to check on her and finds she still has a pulse. Rita enters, so EJ orders her to fetch Dr. Rolf immediately. Rita responds that she’s sorry but she can’t because Dr. Rolf is gone.

Alex apologizes to Joy. Joy says it’s okay as she knows Stephanie doesn’t like that she keeps calling him and she wouldn’t, but they share a child. Alex assures that he wants to hear from her if she’s ever in trouble. Joy says she appreciates it, but Stephanie has a point that she called him so many times today and left him a panicked voicemail which Alex questions. Alex checks his phone and sees he doesn’t have any voicemails from her which Joy notes is weird.

Marlena questions what Kristen wants her help with. Kristen informs her that EJ was just there after she and Brady left orders with the staff that EJ should not be allowed to visit, but he came right in. Marlena questions not wanting him to visit Rachel. Kristen argues that EJ came to leave her a message that she has no control over what he does and that he can always get to her. Marlena questions thinking he’d be a danger to Rachel. Kristen says no, but to her is another story. Marlena asks again what she wants her help with. Kristen says she needs her help with Rachel and asks Marlena to promise to be there for Rachel if anything happens to her.

EJ can’t believe Dr. Rolf is gone. Rita explains that he left a note that the FBI was asking too many questions, so it was far too risky for him to remain the mansion. EJ calls that absurd, arguing that the room he built for him was well hidden and he needed him to stay for Lexie. Rita adds that Dr. Rolf believed there was nothing more he could do for Lexie. EJ urges Lexie to keep fighting. Rita tells EJ that Dr. Rolf was just trying to protect him. EJ screams at Rita for being in on this and questions how else she would know what Dr. Rolf’s motivations were. Rita repeats that he only left a note because he knew how upset EJ would be. EJ screams that he is upset and cries that they weren’t supposed to give up on what they were working on and on Stefano’s wishes. EJ points out that Lexie is still breathing and orders Rita to get the car to get her to the hospital, but Rita states that they can’t help her and that would go against her wishes, leaving EJ in shock.

Alex finds Stephanie at the hospital and questions what she’s doing there. Stephanie says she knew he was worried and she wanted to be there for him. Stephanie asks how Kelsey and Joy are. Alex says they are fine, but she can stop pretending she gives a damn. Stephanie insists that she felt terrible. Alex questions if that’s why she deleted Joy’s voicemail, because he found it in the deleted messages folder. Stephanie apologizes and says she was going to tell him. Alex asks when she was going to tell him that his infant daughter was in a car crash. Stephanie swears that she didn’t know she was in an accident. Alex is thankful Joy got ahold of him when she did and asks what if Kelsey was seriously injured and he didn’t find out until it was too late.

Joy holds Kelsey in the hospital room, talking about how she and Alex were so scared and how much they love her. Joy thinks bringing Kelsey back to Salem might be the best thing she ever did.

Stephanie insists to Alex that she didn’t hear all of Joy’s message and only saw the beginning of the transcript, so she thought Joy was faking it to get his attention. Stephanie argues that he has to admit the odds of having a blown out tire. Alex argues that he knew it was a flimsy spare tire that he installed and says he should’ve never let her drive off, but he wouldn’t have if he wasn’t so worried about upsetting Stephanie. Stephanie asks if it’s her fault then that Joy got in an accident. Alex says it’s no one’s fault, but he was on edge because he knew how upset she’s been about Joy, so much that she didn’t try calling him at Titan to tell him that she was in trouble. Alex adds that Stephanie took it a step further by deleting the messages and asks what is wrong with her. Alex says he’s really trying to understand, but her jealousy is making this tough situation in to a nightmare. Stephanie asks if he doesn’t think that Joy might be jealous that she’s married to him, insisting that she is. Alex responds that they can’t go on like this. Stephanie questions what that is supposed to mean. Alex tells her that she should go home because he needs to get back to Kelsey and Joy, so he walks away.

Marlena assures Kristen that she’s always there for Rachel and questions if EJ has threatened her. Kristen confirms he has. Marlena argues that EJ is fond of threatening people, but he rarely follows through. Kristen says this is different and he’s serious this time. Marlena questions how she knows and what she’s not telling her. Kristen admits she took things too far but she can’t go back now and EJ feels she has crossed a deeply personal line, so she wouldn’t put anything past him now.

EJ and Rita lay Lexie on the couch as Rita talks about how Dr. Rolf said this is normal and that Lexie would experience periods of unconsciousness, but that she would come around until the end. Rita asks if there’s anything else she can do for him while she’s there. EJ responds that he just heard from Sydney and that Kristen contacted her, suggesting they take a trip together. Rita guesses that’s the final nail in Kristen’s coffin. EJ orders Rita to get the private island ready and alert the staff to let them know that Kristen is on her way to spend the rest of her days far away from Salem and her daughter, adding that no one will be the wiser.

 

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Leo is at the Brady Pub with his laptop when Javi comes by. Javi questions Leo being back to work already. Leo tells him that he’s just looking up Pedro Pascal. Javi asks if Leo is okay after his second concussion in a couple months. Leo assures that he’s fine and jokes about it being just like a headache. Javi tells him to take care of himself, get some rest, and not have alcohol. Leo responds that he’s a little surprised that Javi cares.

Stephanie is at home when she sees Alex’s phone ring with a call from Joy.

At Titan, Alex questions Xander and Philip about their only plan to save Titan being Gabi’s DiMera inheritance. Xander says it just buys them time to figure out their next move. Alex asks if they are using it to make a couple loan payments. Xander calls it a start. Alex asks what they are doing in the meantime. Xander asks if he has a better idea. Alex responds that he does.

Brady goes to the hospital and asks Sarah how she’s doing. Sarah admits she’s not great and talks about how Holly spoke to her. Sarah complains that Holly yelled at her and kicked her out of her room. Sarah says she’s sorry that Holly is going through all of this physically while now she’s angry and hurting. Sarah adds to make it more confusing, she got the toxicology report from Destiny’s autopsy and there’s Coriseal in her blood stream which they already knew, but according to the report, there was not a trace of arsenic, so it seems like Destiny’s illness is not related to Holly’s. Brady responds that he wouldn’t be so sure about that.

Johnny is at home on the phone with Theo about splitting up DiMera departments to share their CEO responsibilities. Johnny says that Theo will handle shipping while he handles pharmaceuticals and Theo can divide up the rest. Johnny tells Theo that he trusts him and hangs up as Chanel comes in to the room. Chanel reveals to Johnny that when she woke up, her pillow was covered with hair. Chanel guesses she shouldn’t be surprised since chemo causes hair loss. Johnny says he can’t tell. Chanel says enough hasn’t fallen out yet but it will. Chanel asks Johnny if he’ll still be okay with that. Johnny promises he will and that she’s beautiful to him no matter what. Johnny brings up that as the weather gets colder, she might want to wear something on her head or change up her look from time to time. Johnny then reveals that he, Paulina, and Lani did some online shopping and presents her with a box of wigs. Chanel opens it and emotionally says she can’t believe it.

Javi assures Leo that he cares about him, but tells him not to mistake his concern as what they had is in the past. Leo talks about everything being in the present and then gets a headache which worries Javi, who tells Leo that he needs to get checked out again. Leo insists that he’s fine, but mentions not having much of an appetite. Javi notices he hasn’t had much of his sandwich. Leo says he has to get back to the Spectator, but gets dizzy when he gets up.

Xander asks Alex what his plan is. Alex responds that he will first need them both to own the fact that they created this huge mess in the first place. Alex says that EJ bought their loan because Xander and Kate stupidly set up Johnny and then they had to unmerge from DiMera because Philip sat back and watched Vivian perpetrate fraud against their family and company. Alex talks about the perception of Titan to the outside world and how it’s time to rebuild. Alex brings up when he was CEO. Xander argues that he was never a legitimate CEO while Alex says at least he didn’t deceive people or nearly tank the company. Alex declares that they couldn’t fix the mess they created so they should step aside and let him take over.

Stephanie sees Joy text Alex’s phone that she’s on the side of the road and needs his help ASAP. Stephanie gets angry and thinks back to complaining to Chanel about Joy where Chanel told Stephanie to watch her back around Joy. Stephanie declares that Chanel is right and that Joy is getting on her last nerve, so she deletes the voicemail left on Alex’s phone.

Brady thinks it’s too much of a coincidence that Destiny and Holly both had Coriseal in their system but also symptoms of arsenic poisoning. Brady brings up the missing files at DiMera Pharmaceuticals. Sarah brings up the lab results not reflecting the Coriseal was contaminated with arsenic. Brady asks what if the lab results were just wrong.

Javi sits Leo back down and tells him he has to get another CT scan but Leo refuses to go to the hospital, complaining that they are understaffed and he’d be waiting there all day. Leo thinks he just needs to sit here for a little bit, so Javi sits down and checks Leo’s pulse.

Xander questions Alex’s brilliant idea to right the ship. Alex repeats naming him CEO will re-establish trust and show they are serious about making changes. Philip argues that they don’t need trust, they need money to make the loan payment. Xander adds that Alex’s fantasy of becoming CEO is not going to happen.

Stephanie hears a knock at the door and assumes it’s Joy, but it’s Steve, who comes in and says he needs to talk to her and needed to do it in person. Stephanie asks if everything is okay. Steve responds that he hopes so.

Chanel tries on a blonde wig which Johnny compliments her on as they kiss. Chanel guesses this is what Paulina is working on while they were going over wigs during her chemo. Johnny reveals that Paulina is having a top-notch wig maker make a wig for her, but in the mean time, these will be some fun options. Johnny assures Chanel that he loves it but if she doesn’t want to wear a wig, that’s fine too. Johnny repeats that she will always be beautiful and urges her to believe that. Chanel agrees to try.

Sarah tells Brady that the likelihood of both lab results being wrong are very low, but they can rerun it. Brady doesn’t think that would do any good. Brady brings up someone leaving a clue for Sarah that saved Holly, so whoever that was probably knows how Holly got sick. Brady brings up if the pills were contaminated by DiMera Pharmaceuticals and reminds Sarah who owns the hospital and has all the access. Sarah points out that EJ was CEO of DiMera when all of this started and asks if Brady thinks EJ did it just to cover his own butt. Brady confirms that he thinks so, to protect his family and company from scandal. Brady says the more he thinks about it, EJ has to be the culprit. Sarah asks how they prove it. Brady responds that there is a way. Sarah questions how to prove EJ altered the tests. Brady thinks it’s time to pay Johnny another visit and press him on those DiMera Pharmaceutical files. Sarah thanks Brady for all of his help. Brady assures that they will figure this out together as he then exits the hospital.

Chanel tries on another wig and jokes about looking like Tina Turner. Johnny repeats that she’s so beautiful. Chanel says she’s so grateful for him as they hug.

Javi tells Leo that his pulse is normal and tells him to go straight to the ER if his symptoms continue. Leo mentions still feeling a little dizzy. Javi guesses he’d feel better if he stayed with him. Leo asks if he would. Javi responds that he’s sorry but he can’t. Leo insists but Javi says that’s enough of the games as they both know what’s going on here.

Stephanie asks Steve if something’s wrong. Steve informs her that Kayla told him about her sessions with Marlena and how Stephanie could be suffering from trauma in her childhood, so he needs to apologize. Stephanie insists that none of it is his fault. Steve cries that he wasn’t there for her. Stephanie doesn’t want him blaming himself for something totally out of his control. Stephanie calls him her hero and hugs him. Stephanie adds that she’s no longer that little girl that needs her father to protect her. Steve cries that he couldn’t protect her then and he still can’t, which breaks his heart. Alex’s phone rings again, so Steve says she needs to get that but Stephanie says no.

Alex reminds Xander and Philip that he runs the publishing division which is the most successful division at Titan. Philip argues that Kate had a whole lot to do with that along with Stephanie, but she’s no longer writing so that division could crash any minute. Alex says even if it did, it still makes more sense for him to step in to the leadership position, because unlike them, he’s respected among shareholders and investors for being fair and honest. Alex adds that he never faked his own death or forged his way in to an inheritance which Philip calls a low blow. Philip then asks if Alex doesn’t have enough to worry about at home with a new wife and a new baby, who the wife wishes didn’t exist. Alex gets upset so Xander steps in and says that Philip is trying to say Alex has enough chaos going on, unless this is about trying to control things here because he can’t at home. Alex questions Xander talking to him about control and remarks that at least he has a marriage. Xander warns him to watch his mouth. Alex asks if Xander’s going to beat him to a pulp like Philip. Philip intervenes and says that’s enough, telling them to dial it down and to harness this energy to save Titan, not put each other in an ambulance. Alex states that he’s invested his cash in to this just like they have and adds that he does have a daughter to care for now, but they need to right the ship and it’s going to involve them making some very tough decisions. Xander then gets a call from Sarah, who asks if he has a moment to talk in person at the hospital. Xander says he’ll see her soon and hangs up. Xander tells Alex and Philip that Sarah needs him. Xander then tells Alex that he appreciates him putting on his cape to swoop in to save the day, but says the ship is going to right itself without him at the helm. Xander adds that if Alex has a problem with that, he can feel free to resign as he then exits the office.

Leo tells Javi that he doesn’t know what games he’s talking about. Javi tells Leo to just be honest and accuses him of faking being dizzy to get his attention. Leo argues that he has been dizzy ever since his fall. Javi advises Leo that if he wants to get better, he needs to get over him and move on.

Steve questions Stephanie not answering the phone. Stephanie explains that it’s Alex’s phone and his baby mama keeps calling. Stephanie explains to Steve that talking to Marlena about her childhood trauma has given her a new perspective and has been a big help, but assures that Steve and Kayla are not to blame and the important thing is they are together now. Stephanie adds that she’s grateful to have two loving parents who support her no matter what. Stephanie promises him that she’s doing much better. Steve says he loves hearing that but asks if she’s sure. Stephanie points out that she got rid of the dead bolts on the door. Steve mentions hearing she’s been taking self defense lessons from Tate which Stephanie confirms has been great. Stephanie tells Steve that she loves him as they hug.

Alex tells Philip that he will never understand why Victor left the keys to the kingdom to Xander. Philip says it might suck but they’re stuck with him. Philip apologizes to Alex for going after him the way he did earlier. Alex says it’s okay as he obviously ran his mouth too. Philip brings up going to see Stephanie earlier and she shared with him that Joy’s been leaning on Alex a lot. Alex questions Stephanie confiding in Philip. Philip tells him not to be upset with her as she was just venting to a friend. Philip adds that if it will help, he can put his number on Joy’s speed dial because he promised Chloe that he would look out for her little sister, unless Alex wants to spend more time with Joy. Alex tells him not to be ridiculous and agrees to take Philip up on his offer and thanks him. Philip says he’s happy to help. Alex then realizes he left his phone at home and says he has to go. Philip assures Alex that he is an asset to the company and he appreciates everything he’s done as Alex then exits.

Brady goes to Chanel and Johnny’s apartment. Johnny asks what brings him by. Brady says it’s business so Chanel takes that as her cue to go take a shower. Brady tells Johnny that he’s sorry to be coming to his home, but it’s important and time is of the essence as it’s about Holly’s illness.

Xander joins Sarah at the hospital. Sarah is sorry to pull him from work. Xander calls it a welcome interruption. Sarah asks if there’s any updates on the deep dive in to the DiMera files and if he got any more information from Kristen. Xander says he didn’t but that Kristen told him how controlled the substance is but they hit a dead end. Sarah argues that EJ can’t get away with this. Xander starts to warn about if EJ’s behind this and the reason Holly is fighting for her life but Sarah stops him and says she can’t have him fanning the flames between the families. Xander says he understands. Sarah adds whoever is responsible will be punished by the court of law.

Johnny asks Brady how Holly is. Brady responds that she’s doing better because someone tipped Sarah off to what was wrong and she found arsenic in her blood stream as well as the well water at the Horton cabin. Johnny acts surprised while Brady asks if he had a chance to look in to the pills. Brady explains their theory that the pills were contaminated which is why arsenic and Coriseal were in Holly’s blood. Johnny argues that if that were the case, there would’ve been an FDA recall and there wasn’t. Brady brings up that EJ could skirt the law a bit and cover that up but Johnny claims he doesn’t believe that. Johnny states that he knows what EJ is capable of, but he would never cut corners knowing he could put innocent people’s lives at risk. Brady asks if Johnny took a look at the files that he and Steve asked him about. Johnny responds that he did and that as far as he can tell, everything seems to be in order.

Leo mocks the idea of Javi thinking he’s still pining over him. Javi questions Leo stil wearing his wedding ring then. Leo says he likes it and asks why he should take it off. Javi tells Leo that he’s trying to help him come to the realization and move on which Leo claims he has done. Javi says he’s sorry but he has to go, so he leaves the Pub.

Alex comes home to find his phone and then it rings. Stephanie guesses it’s Joy. Alex answers the call and says he left his phone at the house but he’ll be right there, annoying Stephanie again.

Brady and Steve run in to each other outside the Pub. Steve tells Brady that he went through the security footage from outside of Sarah’s office, but there’s a blind spot so either they got lucky or they knew how to circumvent the camera, so they got nothing. Brady says he just got back from talking to Johnny and they’ve got a real problem.

Leo remains at the Pub, looking at his wedding ring. Leo declares that Javi is right that he has to accept that it’s over, so he removes the ring and places it on the table. Leo adds that he has no one to blame but himself.

Stephanie complains about Joy calling again and Alex going running. Alex says that’s not cool. Stephanie asks what it is this time. Alex reveals that Joy’s spare tire blew out and she was in a car accident with Kelsey in the car. Stephanie then gets concerned and asks if they’re alright but Alex says it’s not like she cares as he rushes out.

Brady goes to the hospital and informs Sarah and Xander that Johnny said the files were in order and nothing was flagged by the FDA. Sarah is shocked while Xander says that can’t be right since when he looked in to it, the missing files were all scrubbed. Brady says he didn’t tell him that but there’s obviously a huge discrepancy. Brady adds that Steve wants to take a different approach to investigating this so he’s going to explore and get back to him. Sarah wonders if there could be a complete other set of files that Johnny found while Xander suggests Johnny could be covering for his dad.

Chanel rejoins Johnny in the living room and says she’s glad to hear Holly is on the mend, asking what caused her illness. Johnny reveals they found arsenic in the Horton cabin well water. Chanel is shocked as she brings up reading that arsenic is a major carcinogen. Chanel then points out to Johnny that she drank water at the Horton cabin and she’s had cancer twice.

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Theo goes home and questions Lexie as to why she didn’t tell him that Stefano was responsible for her brain tumor.

Paulina is in her office on a call, frustated as she demands they get the contract signed and hangs up as Abe arrives. Abe says he remembers those calls and guesses it’s the sanitation contract. Paulina thought she made herself clear. Abe says he knows she doesn’t want to see him anymore, but he needs to talk to her and it’s very important.

Holly wakes up in her hospital bed to Tate at her side. Tate brings her the flowers from Philip and asks if she feels like the new treatment is working. Holly responds that she almost feels like herself again even though she can’t believe what she’s being treated before. Tate agrees, saying he thought arsenic poisoning was just in mystery books and movies. Holly jokes that next time she tries to be healthy, she’ll try to make it not life threatening as Tate kisses her.

Brady brings Sarah more coffee at the hospital and encourages that the report is good news since it traces the arsenic back to the well water at the Horton Cabin and not the main water line in Salem. Sarah complains that it still doesn’t give them the answers they need.

Rita meets EJ at the DiMera Mansion, where EJ says they are celebrating that Brady’s water sample from the Horton Cabin was brought to the hospital where he was successfully able to alter it so that the test results only found arsenic and not Coriseal which means there is no way that Holly’s illness can be traced back to him or DiMera, so they are in the clear.

Cat goes to meet Rafe at home. Cat mentions meeting EJ at the DiMera Mansion next and says she knows Rafe isn’t happy that Andrew approved the honey trap operation, but he did. Rafe then responds that he’s going to tell his superiors to pull the plug on the whole operation.

Abe tells Paulina that he’s sorry to bother her at work as he knows she’s busy, but she needs to hear this from him and not the records department. Abe then informs Paulina that Lexie’s death certificate has been revoked, which means he and Paulina’s marriage certificate will be too.

Lexie tells Theo that she knows he’s upset but she never blamed Stefano. Theo says he does and asks if this is why they tried to keep him away from DiMera Enterprises. Theo argues that he’s the co-CEO and doesn’t need protection. Theo complains that he idolized Stefano despite all the bad things people said about him and now he can’t believe it as he repeats that he hates Stefano now. Lexie encourages Theo becoming a grown man and that she’s so very proud of him.

Cat questions Rafe pulling the plug on the case and argues that he can’t do that when she’s spent months gaining EJ’s trust. Rafe says that thanks to her, they know what Dr. Rolf was doing in his lab, so it’s mission accomplished. Rafe adds that EJ is now not interested in selling his drug on the black market which means the crisis is averted and it’s time to pack up. Cat reminds Rafe that she’s ISA, so this is not his call to make. Cat adds that they both know what’s really going on here. Cat declares that she’s getting close to another man and Rafe can’t stand it. Cat tells Rafe to just admit that he’s jealous.

Rita worries to EJ that they are talking about a deadly poison and Holly’s doctors will want to know how it got in to the water. EJ says it can be explained that arsenic occurs naturally. Rita jokes that EJ can be a science teacher if this world domination doesn’t work out. EJ guesses Rita doesn’t approve. Rita asks how she could approve of him taking this risk. EJ argues that he couldn’t let Holly die. Rita asks what happens if he gets caught. EJ responds that he has deniability. Rita questions what Holly’s doctors are going to say about the Coriseal in her system. EJ responds that Holly’s an addict, so they’ll just assume she relapsed. Rita calls that cold and thought he cared about her. EJ says he does and it still pains him that she didn’t get the care she needed after her last overdose, but if she requires care in the future, it could be a blessing in disguise.

Brady argues that there’s only so many ways one can ingest Coriseal and if it’s not tied to the arsenic, the only other way would be if she took it deliberately. Sarah talks about Holly denied and denied it. Brady says if she doesn’t want people to know she’s using again, she would deny it. Sarah decides she has to talk to Holly again, so Brady wishes her luck and says he’ll be waiting.

Paulina tells Abe that they both knew this was coming and asks Abe not to act upset about it. Paulina calls it a positive development for Abe as he’s now free to go live his life happily ever after with the love of his life. Paulina asks Abe to just go. Abe says he’s sorry and exits as Paulina breaks down crying.

Holly jokes to Tate that she’s never going to drink water again. Tate calls it a one off random glitch. Sarah comes in and asks to talk to Holly alone, so Tate says he’ll be right outside and exits. Holly asks Sarah what’s wrong and if the treatment isn’t working. Sarah assures that it is and all of her blood work is trending in the right direction, but she needs to talk to her about something. Sarah explains that they got the analysis back on the water and confirms it was contaminated with arsenic which is good because that means she’s on the right treatment, but says it was not contaminated with Coriseal. Holly asks how it got in to her then. Sarah says that’s what she wanted to talk to her about. Holly questions if Sarah thinks she’s lying and that she’s using again and did this to herself.

Tate joins Brady and asks if he knows why Sarah looked so worried. Brady responds that they got the lab results back from the well water and it did contain arsenic, but no Coriseal. Tate argues that makes no sense and questions how else it would’ve gotten in to Holly’s system. Tate insists there is no way that Holly is using and that he would know if she was. Brady assures that as someone who has been there, he wouldn’t know.

Rafe asks if Cat has lost her mind. Cat calls him being a jealous a reasonable assumption because every time she gets close to EJ, he freaks out and threatens to shut down the case. Rafe argues that he doesn’t want her to get hurt and says it’s obvious that Cat is trying to distract him from pulling the plug on her getting in to bed with a womanizing sociopath. Cat argues that she’s not getting in to bed with him. Rafe asks if she’s sure about that. Cat says she is and remarks that Rafe could have a little faith in her. Cat adds that Andrew told her clearly the guidelines for drawing the line. Rafe says the question is, is she going to follow them? Cat assures that she will.

Rita tells EJ that Holly will now be unfairly accused of resuming substance abuse and could be sent to rehab even though she doesn’t need it. EJ says he wouldn’t need to rationalize anything if some idiot wouldn’t have buried the Coriseal near a well. EJ adds that he has a thousand different fires to put out which is why he can’t spend any more time on this one. Rita guesses that’s why he’s been delegating to Johnny and asks if he’s thought about what will happen if Theo smells a rat. EJ says then Theo will once again find himself without his cushy CEO job. Rita thought that was Tony’s call. EJ says she knows better than that. Rita guesses that while putting out a thousand fires, he’ll also be declaring war on his siblings. EJ argues that Kristen declared war on him and he won’t need to go to war with Tony if he stays in his lane and Chad just needs to stay away from Cat. EJ adds that his biggest sibling problem is Lexie’s health. Rita mentions Dr. Rolf telling her that she’s doing poorly. EJ confirms that now Lexie is angry at him for bringing her back and perhaps rightfully so as perhaps it was too soon, but they’ll never know.

Theo asks Lexie if Kristen is right about why Lexie got sick. Lexie responds that it was a long time ago and she forgave Stefano, but confirms it was. Theo states that he can’t ever forgive him. Lexie doesn’t want Theo spending the rest of his life being angry at him as he can’t change the past and it will only poison his future. Theo wishes Abe told him when he was older and that he found out from someone who loved him, like her. Lexie agrees that he deserved the truth then and he deserves the truth now about something else. Lexie tells Theo that getting to know the man he’s become means more to her than he knows and how lucky she’s been to have this second chance. Lexie starts to say she’s not sure but Abe comes home and interrupts them. Abe asks why they look so serious. Theo reveals that he knows that Stefano was responsible for Lexie’s brain tumor and questions why he didn’t hear it from Abe. Abe asks if Lexie told him. Theo informs him that Kristen did. Abe questions what reason Kristen had. Theo says it’s not about her reasons but about why Abe didn’t tell him and let him believe that Stefano was a good man. Abe responds that Stefano was good to Theo and they had a special relationship, so he was afraid that telling him would hurt him terribly. Abe tells Theo that he’s so sorry for keeping it from him. Theo asks what about now and if there are any other secrets he’s keeping from him. Abe thinks back to asking EJ to help him get Theo away from DiMera Enterprises. Theo tells Abe that if there are any more secrets, he needs him to tell him now.

Rita asks EJ how Stefano would react to what he’s done. EJ thinks Stefano would agree that he took the best possible course. Rita questions risking the company name to save a teenage girl who doesn’t share his last name or DNA. Rita decides it’s time for her to go and leaves through the tunnels as Cat arrives at the front door. Cat enters the living room as EJ hopes she’s ready to get to work. Cat says not just yet and informs EJ that she lied to him when she said she didn’t remember anything when Marlena hypnotized her.

Brady asks Tate to think hard about this because if Holly is using again, she’s going to need help and they need to know about it. Brady asks if he saw any warning signs. Tate assures that Holly wouldn’t keep this a secret. Brady insists that she would. Tate says he was with Holly the whole weekend all the time, unless she took pills in the bathroom.

Sarah tells Holly that she’s not accusing her of anything and is just asking. Holly insists that she’s not taking anything and questions why Sarah doesn’t believe her. Sarah says she wants to believe her but doesn’t understand how she could’ve unknowingly ingested Coriseal. Holly cries that she keeps trying to do the right thing but everything she does is wrong and starts to panic that Sarah hates her now and her mom will too. Sarah assures no one hates her and that they just want to help. Holly cries that she doesn’t need help, she needs her to believe her but she doesn’t, so she’s done. Holly then yells at Sarah to get out of her room.

Theo knows Abe thinks he’s protecting him, but calls it disrespectful to withhold information that affects him directly. Theo repeats that if there are any more secrets, he needs to know now. Abe then swears there is nothing else. Lexie promises that’s all.

Cat explains to EJ that she didn’t want to be hypnotized because she was afraid of what she might remember and bringing up the painful memories of the accident. Cat apologizes as she knows how much EJ wanted answers while it took her longer to realize how much she wanted them too, so she went back to Marlena and went through with it. EJ asks if she remembered anything. Cat reveals that she did remember kissing him at the clinic in Italy.

Tate tells Brady that he can’t believe this and finds it hard to believe that Holly is using again when she’s been so open with him about everything. Brady points out that blood tests don’t lie. Tate insists there has to be another explanation for this. Sarah comes over and thanks Tate for giving her a moment alone with Holly. Tate says he’s going to talk to her. Sarah warns him that Holly is really upset. Tate says he’s sure she is as he goes to her room. Brady guesses Holly is denying it. Sarah confirms she is and that she’s so angry at her for implying she might be using again. Sarah argues that she tested positive for the drug and questions what other plausible explanation there is. Brady tells her they will figure it out together.

Tate returns to Holly’s room and says he just talked to Brady. Holly guesses by the way he’s looking at her, that Brady got to him and convinced him that she’s using again.

Lexie asks Abe if he’s okay as he looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders when he walked in. Abe responds that he’s okay and just had to tell Paulina that their marriage is invalid. Theo asks how she took it. Abe says she just said she knew it was coming. Lexie knows that doesn’t make it easier for either of them. Theo thanks Lexie for the support and says he has work, so he should get going as he then exits. Lexie comments on Theo having a hard time reading social cues, but she can read Abe like a book even if their son can’t or else he would know that Abe was lying to him.

Tate informs Holly that Brady told him about the water test and that there wasn’t any Coriseal in it. Holly swears on their love that she’s not lying to him, so there must be another explanation because she didn’t take those pills. Holly doesn’t know what she’ll do if he doesn’t believe her. Tate tells her that he believes her. Holly hugs him as she cries.

Brady brings up the medical book being left open on Sarah’s desk, so someone must have known or at least suspected arsenic was making Holly sick. Sarah points out that whoever it was might have saved Holly’s life. Brady questions why they didn’t just tell her and why go through these lengths to hide their identity. Brady questions who would know about the contaminated water and insists that someone is connected to what’s going on with Holly. Sarah adds that Xander discovered that the files on Coriseal are missing from DiMera Pharmaceuticals. Brady declares that there is something that is definitely not right.

Cat tells EJ that she remembers reading Wuthering Heights to him, but a different passage than before. EJ calls that quite a memory. Cat adds that she was holding his hand and he gripped her hand tightly, which was the first time he knew she was there. EJ wishes he could remember. Cat says this part is a little crazy, but at the time she thought if she kissed him, maybe he would wake up, joking that she read Sleeping Beauty too many times. EJ guesses she must have been disappointed. Cat assures that she was, but says their connection is from all those years ago and hasn’t gone away as it’s still there.

Paulina runs in to Theo in the town square. Paulina mentions going to the bakery to check on Chanel. Theo asks how she’s doing. Paulina says as well as could be expected. Theo mentions Abe just telling him about their marriage. Paulina responds that she’s okay and has decided to get more proactive, instead of reactive. Paulina then tells Theo that she needs his help. Paulina noticed Abe wasn’t wearing his wedding ring, so she won’t be wearing her ring either. Paulina then removes the ring and asks Theo to give it to Abe for her as she places it in his hand.

Abe tells Lexie that he hates that he went to EJ and made that deal with him. Lexie understands that he was trying to protect Theo and what he thought her wishes were as he thought she would be opposed to Theo at DiMera. Abe says she wasn’t but he wants her to understand his reasons and he knows she doesn’t like lying. Lexie thinks back to arguing with EJ about losing her life. Lexie then tells Abe that she does hate lying, but sometimes the truth hurts more. Abe agrees and in this case it will. Abe adds that if ever comes out to EJ’s advantage, they both know he’ll tell Theo and it would be worse from Theo to hear it from EJ. Lexie suggests maybe Abe should tell Theo himself then.

Holly thanks Tate for believing her. Tate says that Brady and Sarah tried to convince him that she was using drugs again, but when he saw her, he knew with no doubts. Holly didn’t think she could love Tate any more than she did, but she was wrong.

Sarah tells Brady that she would love nothing more than to find out some other way that Holly could’ve ingested Coriseal, but she doesn’t know where to start or what to look for. Brady assures they will figure it out somehow together. Sarah is grateful for his help and complains that leaving an open book on her desk does not get someone off the hook for nearly killing her niece.

EJ tells Cat that it was brave of her to go back to Marlena and risk reliving painful memories. Cat responds that the memories it brought up, she can’t just ignore. EJ says he hopes not as they kiss. EJ stops and says he is aware that Cat doesn’t want to take this further and he respects that. Cat questions that when patience is not his cup of tea. EJ responds that she is worth waiting for.

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Gwen goes to Tate’s gym where he is working out. Gwen comments that she could’ve used a move like that yesterday as she got in to a bit of a scuffle. Tate questions her getting in a fight. Gwen responds that she used her self defense training outside of the gym and it was with Kristen. Tate recalls Gwen initially saying something about EJ coming after her. Gwen says EJ was there too and tried to break it up, but got a big shiner.

Theo goes to the DiMera Enterprises office where he’s surprised to find Gabi at his desk.

Alex goes home and calls out to Stephanie that he’s back, but she’s not home. Alex pulls out his phone but Stephanie comes in behind him. Alex thought she was working from home. Stephanie says she just needed some air. Alex goes to kiss her but Stephanie pulls away and asks if Joy and Kelsey are okay. Alex says they are fine and he just changed a flat tire. Alex adds that he knows Stephanie is annoyed, but Stephanie remarks that she’s royally pissed off.

Philip goes to the hospital and brings Sarah flowers for Holly. Sarah says she will make sure they get delivered to her. Philip asks how Holly is doing. Sarah says the good news is they think they know what it is but the bad news is that it’s arsenic poisoning. Sarah says they have started treatment and she’s responding well but she’s not out of the woods yet. Philip mentions talking to Maggie and says he thought she was joking about someone leaving the medical book open, but it’s obvious that someone knew about Holly. Sarah says that now they have to figure out who.

Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Kristen that Rachel’s doctors told the judge that she’s ready to be released from Bayview. Kristen says she just got the e-mail. Brady points out that normally Kristen would be thrilled about that, but she thinks Rachel is in danger from EJ and questions what that’s about. Kristen remarks that everyone is in danger from EJ. Brady says that vague answer won’t cut it. Kristen doesn’t know what to say. Brady tells her to clue him in as to what’s going on because he saw her face yesterday when she found out EJ had visited Rachel. Brady says it freaked her out that EJ was leaving some sort of message, threat, or warning. Brady questions why Kristen didn’t ask EJ about it. Brady asks when Kristen is going to confront EJ about his visit to Bayview because he needs to be apart of that conversation. Kristen responds that it’s not going to happen. Brady argues that they are talking about their daughter’s safety. Kristen complains that they can question EJ all they want but they know they’ll never get a straight answer. Brady remarks that it seems like he’ll never get one from her either.

Tate works out with Gwen and encourages her not to go looking for a fight, but to be able to defend herself when needed. Gwen responds that what Kristen did to her called for a response. Gwen asks if Tate is mad at her because Kristen is his dad’s ex and Rachel’s mom. Tate assures that he’s not and admits he’s never been a fan of Kristen. Tate adds that he’s sure whatever happened between them, Kristen started it. Gwen asks Tate to show her some more moves so she’s ready for when Kristen starts again.

Theo reminds Gabi that he told her to leave him alone. Gabi tells him this is really important, so Theo asks what she wants. Gabi knows she has no right to ask, but she needs a favor.

Stephanie asks Alex if their life now is him constantly dropping everything to go help Joy with some problem that she should be able to figure out on her own. Stephanie argues that Joy is not his responsibility. Alex responds that his daughter is. Stephanie complains that Joy knows to say Kelsey and emergency and then Alex will go running. Alex argues that she was stranded on the side of the road and it’s not like she let the air out of her tire, herself. Stephanie asks if he’s sure about that.

Philip tells Sarah that he was surprised when Maggie told him the well water at the Horton cabin might be contaminated. Sarah says she was too as Julie sent the water test results from the last five years and they were all clean, including from this year, so they are waiting on the results from the sample they just took. Philip brings up that arsenic can occur in nature and asks if there’s any chance Holly just had bad luck. Sarah says it’s possible but she’s afraid Holly may have ingested the contaminated drug manufactured by DiMera Pharmaceuticals and she’s come across two other cases from two years ago that might support her hypothesis, pointing out that’s when EJ was running DiMera. Philip knows EJ is an evil SOB but knowingly putting out tainted meds is a whole other level of evil. Philip swears that if EJ is responsible for what happened to Holly, he will have no problem delivering his just desserts with a side of arsenic. Sarah complains that he sounds like Xander now and strongly advises him not to go looking for revenge. Philip argues that if EJ poisoned a member of his family, he can’t just let it go. Sarah says they are going to let the law handle it. Philip points out that not working well in the past. Sarah questions letting the DiMera-Kiriakis feud go on forever and points out the damage that’s been done to both families. Philip says especially his family as they are on the verge of losing everything because of it. Philip agrees with Sarah that the fighting needs to stop, so Sarah tells him to do something about it to end it. Philip asks if she thinks they’d ever get Xander on board with that.

Theo questions Gabi having the audacity to ask him for another favor, arguing that she’s not capable of being generous and selfless. Gabi knows he’s upset about her plans for her inheritance and she’s sorry about that. Theo feels she’s only sorry that she got busted betraying her boyfriend but he still felt she deserved the inheritance and then she repaid him by giving a chunk of it to his family’s chief rival. Theo thinks that’s despicable. Gabi says she is grateful that he went against his family, but says not to pretend he made some huge sacrifice by awarding her the inheritance as he admitted to selfish reasons like not wanting to see her in court. Gabi declares that it’s her money so she can do whatever she wants with it which Theo says is the real Gabi coming out to play. Gabi responds that she’s not playing when it comes to the family and Theo says he’s not either.

Gwen works out with Tate. Tate asks about her fight with Kristen as he thought they were cool. Gwen responds that they were until she started shagging Xander at the same time that she was. Gwen calls Kristen a backstabbing bitch who broke girl code. Gwen knew going in that Xander only wanted meaningless sex, but Kristen knew she wanted more than an open situationship. Gwen adds that top it all off, Kristen denied it twice when she asked her. Gwen tells Tate to go on and judge her becuase she’s used to it. Tate responds that he’s not judging her at all and feels really sorry that she had to deal with all of that as no one deserves to be treated like that, especially by someone they thought was a friend.

Kristen tells Brady that when you’re a DiMera, revenge is just a way of life. Brady questions if she’s just going to sit back and wait for EJ to make his next move which might be against their little girl. Kristen insists that EJ is not going to hurt Rachel. Brady argues that Kristen is all over the map on this as she went from not wanting Rachel released because she’d be in danger to now saying everything’s fine. Brady adds that he doesn’t know why EJ would come after their daughter in the first place. Brady brings up Rachel said that EJ came to forgive her and asks why he would do that if he was going to hurt her. Kristen asks why EJ does anything. Brady complains that they are going in circles and he’s not doing this anymore. Brady says he’s not going to let anything happen to Rachel. Brady asks Kristen if Rachel is in danger from EJ and if he needs to do something about it. Kristen responds that it’s between her and EJ, so she will handle it. Kristen says she was just venting and acknowledges that EJ loves his niece and only wants what’s best for her. Kristen says it’s just EJ being a jerk and her overreacting, so she just needs them to focus on getting their daughter home. Kristen adds that she will let him know if anything changes as Brady then exits the mansion.

Alex asks Stephanie if they can put a pin in this conversation, but she says they can’t. Stephanie argues that Joy is manipulating him and asks how he’s not seeing it. Alex repeats that it’s not like Joy got a flat tire on purpose and would never put Kelsey in danger. Alex says it’s crazy to even suggest that. Stephanie then asks if he’s saying she’s crazy. Alex shouts that’s not what he’s saying and decides now he needs some air, so he walks out of the apartment.

Brady goes to the hospital and tells Sarah that Rachel’s release is good to go home with him as soon as the judge signs the paperwork. Sarah asks if Kristen is okay with that. Brady says that she doesn’t want Rachel in the DiMera Mansion either. Brady asks about Holly. Sarah says she has begun treatment, so they are hoping for the best. Sarah adds that she is confident it’s arsenic poisoning so that’s how they are proceeding and says that Holly is responding to the meds. Sarah mentions putting a rush on Destiny’s labs and expects to see the same. Brady talks about how crazy it is to be dealing with arsenic poisoning. Sarah asks if he had any luck with the medical book left on her desk, but Brady says he’s afraid that’s a dead end.

Theo tells Gabi that he’s tired of people thinking they can walk over him because he’s the nice DiMera, including her. Theo questions Gabi thinking she can come ask for a favor after the way she treated him. Gabi clarifies that she also came to see Arianna, but she left the building as soon as she saw her. Theo is not surprised and says he would’ve done the same thing if he saw her coming. Gabi says so much for being the nice DiMera. Gabi tells Theo to keep on tearing her down as she’s lost her boyfriend, her daughter, and her good friend. Theo asks whose fault that is. Gabi admits it’s all her fault.

Alex sits in the town square as Bonnie comes by and greets him. Alex says he just needed to clear his head. Bonnie says that Justin told her what EJ is doing with Titan and asks if that’s what is weighing on him. Alex says that’s part of it, but there’s so much more. Alex admits he feels like he’s barely hanging on.

Philip goes to see Stephanie and says he came to check on her. Stephanie claims she’s good but Philip doesn’t believe her and asks what’s wrong. Stephanie cries that it’s everything as Philip comes in and hugs her.

Brady informs Sarah that he and Steve dusted the medical book for prints, but only found her prints. Sarah guesses whoever snuck in was careful. Brady says they definitely wanted to remain hidden. Sarah complains that whoever did this could’ve saved Holly’s life but also could’ve caused Destiny’s death and put Holly in this mess in the first place.

Gabi tells Theo that she admits what she did was wrong, but questions if it’s really so unforgivable. Theo responds that he cared about her and thought she cared about him too, but then she accused him of betraying her and refused to believe him when he told her he hadn’t which is not something he can easily forgive. Theo tells Gabi to just ask what she wants to ask and be on her way. Gabi says she’s sure that he’s heard EJ bought Titan’s debt and is putting the squeeze on them. Theo reveals he actually hadn’t. Gabi tells Theo that the terms of the new loan are ridiculous, so as long as Stefan’s inheritance is distributed quickly, Titan can remain solvent, but if EJ finds out the DiMera money is going to save Titan, he’ll make sure she never sees a dime. Theo responds that he thinks what she’s doing with the money is despicable, but assures that EJ won’t hear about it from him. Gabi thanks him. Theo asks if they are done now because he has to get back to work. Gabi says goodbye and exits.

Tate asks Gwen if she’s going after Xander too. Gwen says absolutely and jokes that’ll be after they complete weapons training. Tate senses that she’s not as angry at Xander as she is at Kristen when he’s the bad guy too. Gwen assures that she’s furious with Xander but he did make it clear that he didn’t want feelings involved and they didn’t talk about being exclusive, but she didn’t think he would go shag the one friend she has. Tate agrees that Xander should’ve told her. Gwen declares that she was a fool for going after Xander when he couldn’t give her what she wanted, so she only has herself to blame.

Bonnie tells Alex that she’s sorry he’s dealing with so much all at once. Bonnie encourages him to think about his daughter. Alex promises to bring her by soon and suggests doing some of his visits with her at the Kiriakis mansion since he can’t have Kelsey around Stephanie. Alex states that between work, his wife, and his daughter, he feels like he’s being pulled in all directions. Bonnie knows Alex wants to make everybody happy, but tells him parent to parent, that’s never going to happen.

Stephanie tells Philip that she and Alex had a fight over something stupid that’s not even worth talking about. Philip reveals that he spoke to Chloe, so he knows Joy doesn’t want Stephanie around Kelsey and why. Stephanie complains that she should’ve known that would get around. Stephanie admits the shooting was her fault, but swears it was not on purpose and that she’s so happy Joy was not hurt. Philip assures that he believes her. Stephanie questions him not thinking she’s crazy too. Philip responds that he doesn’t and asks what she means. Stephanie starts to talk about what Alex said, but says it’s not Philip’s problem. Philip feels it kind of his and says she’s been through Hell the past few months while a lot of what happened is his fault.

Theo talks on the phone with Johnny about an upcoming meeting and says he’s on stand by if he needs him. Theo hangs up as Kristen arrives and asks what he can do for her. Kristen responds that she needs a favor. Theo says that seems to be going around.

Brady asks Sarah who had access to her office. Sarah responds that it was unlocked, so everyone did. Brady points out that would include EJ so he thinks it’s possible that he did it. Sarah asks how to prove it.

Stephanie questions how what’s going on with her could be Philip’s fault. Philip explains that he and Sarah were just talking about the ongoing DiMera-Kiriakis feud and all the people who suffered because of it, which includes Stephanie when she was involved with him. Stephanie stops him and says that she and Alex had a similar conversation this morning. Stephanie says she’s not denying what happened in the past but she doesn’t want to drag it in to the present as she’s focused on taking control of her future. Philip tells her that he’s proud of her and agrees. Philip encourages her to keep looking forward and not to be afraid to ask for help.

Bonnie tells Alex that she knows what it’s like to try to please everybody without losing your own marbles. Alex agrees that he can’t make everyone happy. Bonnie calls it hard but doable, using Justin as an example. Alex calls it crazy how Justin made it look easy for all of his kids. Alex acknowledges that Bonnie made incredible sacrifices to protect her kids and worked really hard to change. Bonnie points out how far Alex has come and how he now has a wife and a daughter. Bonnie encourages that Alex will figure it all out as she believes in him. Alex thanks her and says he appreciates that. Bonnie reminds him that she and Justin are there to help with whatever he needs. Bonnie advises Alex to remember to pause and cherish the happy moments and be grateful for his wife and child. Bonnie says he will find clarity and all his answers. Bonnie admits she’s been reading self help books and thinks it sounds like good advice. Alex agrees and thanks her again as she hugs him. Bonnie says she just wants to see him happy as he’s like a son to her and she’ll be there for him no matter what.

Tate works with Gwen and encourages her to beat up the punching bag instead of herself. Tate praises Gwen as doing great and learning really fast. Tate adds that he needs to get to the hospital, so Gwen thanks him for the lesson and the free therapy. Gwen says to send her best to Holly while Tate says he will see her at their next session.

Kristen asks Theo if it’s a bad time. Theo says it’s fine and asks what favor she needs. Kristen informs him that Rachel is being released from Bayview soon. Theo says that’s great but Kristen is worried about EJ because they despise each other and she thinks he could possibly use Rachel to get to her. Theo asks how. Kristen says she doesn’t know and she may be paranoid, but it’s better safe than sorry. Kristen tells Theo that the favor is simple as she was hoping that if EJ says anything about Rachel, Theo could just let her know. Theo agrees to do so, but can’t believe they are talking about this. Kristen argues that Theo might see EJ as his dry old uncle but he has no idea who EJ really is.

Stephanie tells Philip that Alex told her about he and Gabi’s break up. Stephanie says she’s sorry about what Gabi did to him and Titan. Philip responds that he thought they had a great thing going, but she did something he can’t forgive. Philip brings up EJ having Titan in a vice now. Stephanie says she will help any way she can, even if Titan might need more than good PR. Philip jokes that if they need a press release on the implosion of his family’s empire, she will be the one he calls.

Gabi runs in to Gwen in the town square. Gabi compliments Gwen’s purse from Gabi Chic but then takes a closer look and questions Gwen as to where she got it. Gwen says she got it online. Gabi then reveals it’s a knockoff. Gwen is shocked as she paid a fortune for it and declares she’s been robbed. Gabi says she has too.

Alex goes home to find Philip comforting Stephanie and says he wasn’t expecting him. Philip says he was just leaving and quickly exits. Alex questions Stephanie as to what that was all about. Stephanie responds that Philip just came to check up on her, calling it very thoughtful and kind. Alex guesses she means unlike him, then apologizes. Stephanie repeats that he implied she was crazy while Alex says she knows that’s not what he meant. Alex asks her to forgive him for using that word. Stephanie admits she overreacted and apologizes too. Stephanie then asks Alex to see Joy’s actions from her perspective. Alex responds that he does and understands her concern, but promises his eyes are wide open and if he sees Joy taking advantage of their situation, he will stop it. Stephanie agrees to trust him on that. Alex tells her that he loves her. She says the same as they kiss and hug.

Brady tells Sarah that if she can get him a list of everyone working that night, he can start asking around if anyone saw EJ. Sarah thinks they’d be reluctant to rat out the boss. Sarah then gets the water analysis back. Tate arrives and asks if they know why Holly is so sick. Sarah says no but they hope to have answers soon. Tate asks if he can go see her. Sarah says that Holly’s mom is in with her now but she’s sure they would love to see him. Sarah sends flowers from Philip with Tate to deliver. Brady then asks about the water analysis. Sarah responds that it shows a concentrated amount of arsenic, but no Coriseal.

Theo tells Kristen that he hates that everyone thinks he is so naïve when it comes to their family. Kristen responds that she doesn’t think that, but she thinks he’s forgotten that EJ is his father’s son and that Stefano was far from a saint. Theo assures that he hasn’t forgotten and questions her ripping on Stefano. Kristen states that there’s just things he doesn’t know. Theo complains that Kristen is talking to him like he’s stupid when he knows who his Grandfather was. Theo argues that Stefano wasn’t perfect, but he valued his family and wouldn’t do anything to hurt them. Kristen complains that Stefano kept her from her mother and made her believe she was dead, brainwashed his own son, and even Lexie wasn’t immune. Kristen brings up what Stefano did to Lexie but stops. Theo questions what he did to his mother and demands an answer. Kristen guesses it’s time he knew since he’s likely to find out one day anyway. Kristen then informs Theo that Stefano was the reason that Lexie got a brain tumor, so it was Stefano’s fault that Theo lost his mother.

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Cat goes to Marlena’s office at the hospital and asks if she has a minute so Marlena invites her in. Cat asks about making an appointment and informs her that she’s changed her mind and wants to try a hypnosis session. Marlena says she doesn’t have any appointments for awhile, so they can start right now.

Chanel brings Trey to the town square and says it’s just them today since Johnny went to work before they got up. Theo joins them and asks how they are doing. Chanel says they are about to head to a mommy & me class. Joy then comes by with Kelsey and greets them. Theo jokes that it’s like a Body & Soul reunion. Joy mentions heading to the mommy & me class, so Theo asks if it’s the same one and they are in it together. Chanel decides they are now going to skip it and claims she just remembered a lot of work she has to get done. Joy says that’s too bad and maybe she’ll catch her there next time, but Chanel says not likely.

Alex tells Stephanie about EJ buying the loan from the bank just to put the screws to Titan and question what Xander and Kate were thinking by going after Johnny like that. Stephanie guesses they weren’t thinking but calls it relatively tame for a DiMera revenge plot. Alex knows this endless feud has caused her a lot of hurt. Stephanie says it’s hurt a lot of people but it’s because of this feud that Owen kidnapped her. Alex thought the bad blood between the families would have died with Victor and Stefano but Stephanie points out that it’s alive and well, so now the next generation are hellbent on destroying each other.

EJ sits at home on the phone with Johnny, telling him that their mission was a success and they have begun treatment on Holly. EJ hangs up when Lexie arrives. Lexie warns EJ not to listen to Dr. Rolf’s medical advice so he doesn’t end up like her. EJ says he’s spoken with Dr. Rolf and he’s very sorry about the latest developments in her condition. Lexie doesn’t care as she spent 15 years hovering between life and death, then EJ brought her back without her consent and made her a human guinea pig with an experimental drug. Lexie asks if it was just to watch her suffer through the pain of seeing her body fail all over again and says she wouldn’t wish that on anyone, except maybe EJ.

Theo comments that it seems like things are still tense between Chanel and Joy. Theo knows Chanel has her reasons to not like Joy but says it’s not like she intentionally set out to hurt her. Chanel doesn’t want to get in to what happened with Joy and Johnny, saying the real issue was the cover up and the lying. Chanel states that she and Johnny have moved on. Theo says that’s good, but Joy is living in Salem and has a kid the same age as Trey, so it’s not like she can avoid her forever. Chanel says she can sure as hell try.

Alex apologizes to Stephanie as he realizes all this talk about going to war with EJ might be triggering. Stephanie says it’s okay as she’s his wife and he should be able to talk to her about whatever’s going on at work. Stephanie adds that she’s done feeling like a victim. Alex says he’s proud of her but still feels he shouldn’t be putting it in her face. Stephanie repeats that it’s okay and just hopes his cousins are okay as it’s another thing to throw gasoline on the family feud. Alex assures he’s trying to stop this from spinning out. Alex talks about Titan being his daughter’s legacy too, so he owes it to her to do whatever he can to save the company. Stephanie says she’s his family too. Alex calls her the most important as they kiss. Stephanie then declares she’s going to help him fight to save Titan and she’s already thinking about how to spin the PR as that will be a big part in stopping EJ. Alex then gets a call from Joy, who tells Alex that she needs help.

Marlena asks Cat what changed her mind about having hypnosis. Cat responds that she had a conversation with a friend who told her that she could trust her. Marlena asks who that friend was. Cat then reveals it was Andrew Donovan. Marlena didn’t know she knew Andrew and questions where they met. Cat has a feeling she can figure that out. Marlena asks if Cat is telling her that she’s ISA. Cat then confirms that she is.

Theo comments on Chanel really hating Joy. Chanel says she doesn’t hate her, she just doesn’t want anything to do with her. Theo questions Chanel forgiving Johnny, but not Joy. Chanel argues that it’s not about forgiveness. Chanel declares that with everything going on in her life, she needs positivity and not fake friends as she calls Joy a bucket of drama.

Joy tells Alex that she was on her way to a mommy & me class with Kelsey when she got a flat tire. Alex asks where she is. She responds that she’s in a grassy spot on the side of the highway. Alex if she has a spare tire. Joy confirms that she does but she’s a New York City girl and doesn’t know how to change it. Kelsey starts to cry, so Alex tells Joy not to worry as he’ll be right there, leaving Stephanie annoyed.

Marlena gets a text from Andrew, confirming that Cat is with the ISA and says she understands now why she was hesitant about hypnosis. Cat says she’s sorry she wasn’t able to tell her before. Marlena responds that she understands the rules of the ISA. Marlena then asks if working as her assistant was part of the operation. Cat says that all she can say is that Marlena and her family were never the target of any investigations. Marlena asks if she was still an ISA agent. Cat clarifies that she was an analyst. Cat asks if Marlena is still okay with doing this as she doesn’t want to put her in a position of something dangerous. Marlena responds that it’s not her first rodeo with the ISA or confidentiality. Marlena asks if Cat’s still interested in what happened at the clinic in Italy and her interactions with EJ. Cat confirms that she is and says she remembers a little bit, but it’s mostly a blur. Marlena understands since she was in a major accident. Cat brings up that EJ not remembering much under hypnosis. Marlena points out that EJ was unconscious for most of that time while Cat was awake, so she’s optimistic that they will get some answers. Cat assures that she does not intend on sharing those answers with EJ but says she does need to know for herself what happened between them.

EJ questions Lexie coming to his home to rake him over the coals after everything he’s done for her. Lexie responds that she came to see Dr. Rolf because he’s her only hope as that’s how they both wanted it. EJ asks if she thinks he wanted her to suffer and fail. Lexie thinks he didn’t care and just used the drug on her because he was in a hurry to make a buck. EJ argues that she can’t think he just did this for money. Lexie remarks that’s the reason he does everything. EJ shouts that he did this for family. EJ declares that Stefano built an empire and he must carry his vision forward. EJ screams that every sacrifice he makes, he did for this family. EJ reminds her that Stefano’s dying wish was to bring her back and he made that happen, shouting that he gave Lexie her life back. Lexie responds that he gave her life back just long enough to fall back in love with it, only to lose it and die all over again.

Marlena asks if Cat’s interest in the connection between her and EJ is personal or professional. Cat responds that it’s professional. Marlena guesses she’s investigating EJ then. Cat responds that if she was, she couldn’t tell her what the case was about. Marlena reminds her that she has a personal connection to EJ as he was married to her daughter and is the father of two of her grandchildren but she doesn’t think that will affect her ability to treat her properly. Cat says if she’s okay with it, she is too. Cat guesses EJ told her that he believes their time in Italy at the rehab hospital might have had an effect on the dissolution of his marriage to Sami. Marlena confirms EJ mentioned that. Cat hopes that she doesn’t say anything to upset her if she does remember anything. Marlena says she normally doesn’t tell her personal feelings, but if Cat had anything to do with the breakup of EJ and Sami, then she and Sami both owe her gratitude, which surprises Cat.

Lexie tells EJ that she begged Dr. Rolf to try more things but they both know how it’s going to end. EJ argues that they don’t as everything they’ve done has been groundbreaking and Dr. Rolf is working around the clock to find a cure for these unexpected side effects. Lexie tells EJ not to talk to her like one of his investors, but as his sister. Lexie argues that EJ was so determined to be a hero that he never thought about what it would do to her or the people she loves if his experiment went sideways. Lexie complains that it’s bad enough that Abe and Theo lost her once and now they have to watch as she dies before their eyes a second time and she will never forgive him for that.

Theo tells Chanel that he gets not wanting extra drama in her life, but he wonders if trying to avoid Joy will cause more stress instead of trying to peacefully co-exist. Chanel argues that she’s heard all of Joy’s excuses, but she was supposed to be her friend and trying to help her almost cost her marriage. Theo admits that he hates when someone disappoints him too. Chanel apologizes for getting upset. Theo says he can relate as he was let down recently by someone he cared about too. Chanel guesses he’s talking about the friend who accused him of lying. Theo responds that she’s not the person he thought she was.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’s sorry about this. Stephanie questions Joy not calling roadside assistance and complains that Alex can’t just be her first call for everything. Alex says he knows but he can’t leave her stranded on the side of the road. Alex says he hopes she understands and kisses her as he then exits.

Stephanie finds Chanel with Trey in the park and asks if she’s okay. Chanel says she was just on a walk with Trey and got a little queasy. Stephanie asks if there’s anything she can do. Chanel says nausea is just a normal side effect of chemo. Stephanie offers to take Trey for a walk while she rests for a minute but Chanel snarks back that she’s fine and can take care of her son.

Marlena begins hypnotizing Cat and asks what she sees. Cat tells her that she’s in EJ’s room as his face is covered in bandages but she knows it’s him and she’s reading to him. Cat talked to EJ, saying she knows it’s silly to keep coming in and hoping something would change, but she thought talking to him day after day might awaken something inside him. Cat questioned why she cared so much and pointed out that very few of Clyde Weston’s victims suffered as much as them, so she felt that bonded them for life.

EJ asks Lexie is not grateful for every moment she had in the second chance at life, like seeing Theo all grown up. Lexie responds that she is grateful for the moments and maybe it’s worth the pain she’s facing now, but she wishes she had more time with Abe and Theo as they are everything to her. Lexie cries at the thought of losing them once again as Theo then walks in and asks what’s wrong. Lexie tells him that she just got emotional while thanking EJ for everything he’s done for her. Theo says he’s happy and grateful to have her back. EJ says they all are. Theo goes to thank EJ and notices EJ’s black eye. EJ explains that he got hit while breaking up a fight. Theo says he’s not great at picking up on vibes but he feels like he walked in on something weird. Lexie claims that everything is great.

Stephanie apologizes to Chanel as she didn’t mean to overstep. Chanel apologizes as she’s a little on edge. Stephanie says she understands and that Chanel is probably still upset with her about the babysitting mess with Trey as she felt Alex was trying to pressure her and she overreacted. Stephanie states that she really loves kids but she’s not ready to be a mom herself. Chanel says she gets that and hopes things are okay with her and Alex as she’s sure it hasn’t been easy dealing with Joy and the baby. Stephanie calls it complicated but says she won’t stand here and complain to her. Chanel asks her to do so and says she’d loving nothing more than for her to complain to her.

Alex and Joy go to the Brady Pub with Kelsey. Joy thanks Alex for changing her tire and admits she was impressed. Alex says he’s just glad they are okay. Joy admits standing on the side of the road was terrifying. Alex can’t believe no one stopped to help her. Joy says she wasn’t exactly waving down strangers and hopes she didn’t pull him away from anything important. Alex says not at all.

Stephanie tells Chanel that it doesn’t feel right to dump her problems on her. Chanel says she can still be empathetic and she’d rather have conversations that aren’t about her illness or her chemo. Chanel wishes people would treat her like a normal person living her life. Stephanie says she understands that very well. Stephanie relates to when she got home after being kidnapped and everyone treated her like a fragile doll. Stephanie admits she had PTSD, but like Chanel, the last thing she wanted was people feeling sorry for her. Chanel says maybe they can just try to have some casual conversation then which Stephanie says she’s all for. Chanel then asks Stephanie for the tea on Joy.

Marlena asks if Cat can see the book she’s reading to EJ. Cat responds that it’s Wuthering Heights and remembers EJ squeezing her hand as she read to him. Cat then remembers kissing EJ on the cheek. Marlena then wakes Cat from her hypnosis.

Stephanie asks Chanel how much time she has for tea on Joy. Chanel hopes she’s not being insensitive but Stephanie thinks it would help to vent about Joy, so Chanel tells her to go on. Stephanie starts with a couple days ago when Stephanie called Alex, saying there was an emergency with Kelsey at the hospital but it was a problem with her insurance card and then emergency number two was a flat tire. Chanel can’t believe Joy called Stephanie’s husband over a flat tire. Stephanie mocks Joy and says she’s seen the damsel in distress bit before. Chanel agrees that she has it down and talks about how Joy used to go on to her about being lonely in Salem without friends or family. Chanel adds that when she found out Joy took Johnny to bed, she still tried to act innocent and claimed she only did say anything because she didn’t want to hurt her feelings. Stephanie calls that lame and awful. Chanel calls Joy a real operator. Stephanie says Alex assures she has nothing to worry about but she feels he has his head in the sand when it comes to Joy. Chanel warns Stephanie to watch her back when it comes to Joy.

Alex gets Joy signed up for roadside assistance so she’ll never be stranded again. Joy says she won’t have to bother him again while Alex assures that she can call him anytime about Kelsey. Joy jokes with him and says she knows it’s her second emergency this week but promises it won’t become a regular thing. Alex says he gets it and understands she’s just getting settled in with the move, Kelsey, and all the other life changes. Joy says she’s lived on her own before, but somehow this feels more alone. Alex responds that being a mom now changes everything, but she’s not alone. Joy thanks him and says when it comes to emergencies, she will call Alex for anything Kelsey related and anything else, she’ll call 911 or handle it herself. Alex says that sounds like a plan.

Marlena asks if Cat remembered something else from the clinic. Cat informs her that she was reading to EJ and then she felt him squeezing her hand like he knew she was there which she doesn’t think he had done before. Marlena notes that Cat seemed to have a very strong emotional attachment to that moment and asks if she was excited to realize he knew she was there. Cat responds that she thinks she was. Marlena asks if there’s anything else she remembers, but Cat claims that was it. Marlena calls that a very good start for today. Cat asks if that’s all. Marlena thinks it’s good to go slowly at first and asks if she wants to book another session. Cat assures that she would because that was very enlightening. Marlena says she will get her paperwork from the front desk and get her on the calendar as she then exits. Cat says to herself that it was real.

Lexie asks what Theo came for. Theo says he was going to talk to Tony before he and Anna leave for Europe, to see if he had any parting advice for running the company. EJ informs him that Tony and Anna are upstairs packing. Theo tells Lexie that he’ll see her at home as they hug. Lexie calls Theo his mother’s delight which Theo recalls her calling him when he was little and says he still likes it as he heads upstairs. Lexie tells EJ that every time she’s with Theo, all she can see is the little boy who lost his mother and now he might lose her all over again. EJ tells Lexie that they must not give up hope as the world needs her light and her heart. EJ declares he’s not going to let it happen as he hugs her while looking panicked.

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Steve and Kayla sit together in the town square and watch the fireworks as they kiss.

Xander goes to the hospital and finds Sarah sleeping in a chair next to Holly’s bedside. Xander wakes Sarah up and she asks what he’s doing there.

Brady runs in to Kristen in the town square as the fireworks are going off. Kristen points out that Brady is all alone and asks if his girlfriend decided to watch the fireworks with the father of her child. Brady informs Kristen that he got back from seeing their daughter and Sarah is at the hospital with Holly. Kristen asks how Rachel is. Brady says she’s actually good and that Dr. Gregory was impressed by how she reacted to the news about Sophia. Brady adds that Dr. Gregory plans to go to the board about getting Rachel released by next week, but Kristen tells him that cannot happen.

Gwen joins Leo in his room at the Salem Inn and pours a drink. Leo asks if this is about the news he shared with her earlier about Xander and Kristen as Gwen begins drinking. Leo complains that he’s recovering from a concussion and the fireworks are going to make his head explode which Gwen calls good.

EJ calls Johnny and says he needs to see him right away at the DiMera Mansion. Johnny says he’s not going over there, complaining that EJ dragged him in to this Coriseal mess and he did what he asked, so now he’s done. EJ tells Johnny that he’s afraid this is just the beginning. Johnny tells EJ that he doesn’t want to be involved in any of this anymore, so he’s out. EJ says there are loose ends to tie up and Johnny is still the CEO of DiMera. Johnny reminds him that he’s taking a step back and adds that he can’t leave Chanel because she’s sleeping and he needs to be there in case Trey wakes up. EJ says he will come to him then. Johnny says no but EJ hangs up.

Sarah questions Xander waking her up. Xander says she looked uncomfortable and he remembers how she got a crick in her neck when she was staying in the hospital with Victoria. Sarah thanks him and admits she didn’t realize she even fell asleep as she just wanted to come sit with Holly for awhile after her mom and Tate left. Xander asks how she’s doing. Sarah says her condition is worsening and they still haven’t figured out the problem. Sarah asks if he had any luck with the files on Coriseal. Xander says not yet, but reveals he’s getting help from the inside from Kristen.

Brady doesn’t understand since Kristen has been dying to get Rachel out of Bayview. Kristen says now is not the right time for her to get released. Brady questions what this is about, so Kristen admits it’s about EJ. Steve asks if Kayla has talked to Roman lately since he saw him earlier with Marlena and Kate didn’t seem to be around. Kayla informs him that Roman and Kate are going through a rough patch, so Steve questions what’s going on. Kayla thinks that Kate was a little less than forthcoming about Titan’s lawsuit against DiMera. Steve knows there were suspicions that Johnny was set up. Kayla reveals those were confirmed, so Kate moved out to the Kiriakis Mansion to give them space and time to try to figure things out. Steve hopes they can make it work. Kayla says that what Kate did to Roman’s grandson was pretty awful, but it’s too bad because she really made him happy the last few years. Steve points out that just a few months ago they were really happy while Abe and Paulina were going strong. Kayla agrees that so much has changed. Steve jokes that maybe Mercury is in retro. Steve says he doesn’t believe in that but it’s something people say when the world is going haywire. Kayla tells Steve that she’s so grateful to have him as they kiss.

Leo asks Gwen why his head should explode instead of Xander. Gwen responds that she doesn’t blame Xander. Leo argues that it’s not his fault. Gwen agrees and blames herself for being such an idiot when Xander made it clear what to expect from him which was very little, but she thought that could be enough as she thought they could just have amazing, mind-blowing sex with no feelings involved but she ended up making a fool of herself. Leo says he told her repeatedly while Gwen asks why he had to open his mouth and ruin everything. Leo asks if she wishes he hadn’t told her.

Steve can’t believe Kayla has to work the late shift on the Fourth of July. Kayla blames EJ for the hospital being short staffed. Steve jokes that EJ should be emptying bedpans there. Kayla hopes they can get rid of him. Steve asks if it is going to happen. Kayla says as long as Gwen follows through with her bid on the hospital and declares they can finally be rid of that son of a bitch.

Leo admits to Gwen that he considered not telling her about Xander and Kristen, he thought it would hurt, and that he was breaking a bro code with Xander, but he felt it was his duty to be honest with her. Leo apologizes for bringing her bad news and causing it in the past. Gwen apologizes for blaming the messenger, so Leo thanks her. Leo asks what happens now between her and Xander. Gwen responds that there is no more her and Xander. Leo says that’s probably for the best. Leo asks if she will forgive Kristen. Gwen assures that she won’t since at least Xander didn’t pretend to be something he’s not, while Kristen went behind her back and lied to her face. Leo guesses she’s going to give Kristen a piece of her mind. Gwen responds that she’s going to kill her and storms out of the room.

Brady asks Kristen what EJ has to do with Rachel being released from Bayview. Kristen complains that EJ visited Rachel and brought the stuffed animal because he wanted to send her a message and let her know that he was there because he knows the way to get to her is through her daughter. Kristen adds that EJ is now on the banned list of visitors. Brady asks if she’s telling him that EJ could hurt their daughter or if he should worry about her. Kristen responds that she can handle this. Brady doesn’t believe her. Kristen tells Brady that she’s sorry as she was just being really dramatic, but she and EJ will work this out. Kristen apologizes and says she really has to go as she hurries off.

Sarah questions Xander using his new girlfriend as a mole. Xander clarifies that she’s not his girlfriend. Sarah asks if he can really trust her. Xander assures that Kristen hates EJ and wants to see him burn as much as they do. Xander adds that this is uncomfortable as the last thing he’d ever want to do is hurt Sarah. Sarah says it’s fine as it really is none of her business who he’s sleeping with because they aren’t together anymore. Sarah states that she’s moved on and he’s free to do the same. Sarah adds that she’ll take help from anyone that gets her closer to finding out what’s wrong with Holly. Xander thought this Coriseal business was about Destiny’s death. Sarah says it was and is. Xander brings up that Sarah told him that there was a second patient and questions if Coriseal is related to Holly’s condition. Sarah thinks it’s possible that Holly took some of the contaminated pills.

EJ goes to see Johnny, who tells him to stay quiet and not wake up Chanel and Trey. EJ says he’s sorry for missing Trey’s first birthday party. EJ asks how things went at the hospital and if he gave Sarah their message.

Xander tells Sarah that he can’t believe that Holly’s illness could be connected to whatever happened to Destiny. Sarah admits she’s terrified. Sarah then gets a text with the results of Holly’s latest tests which reveal her liver and kidney function are trending towards failure which indicates some sort of poison is shutting down her system. Xander asks if she can treat it now that she knows that. Sarah says not without knowing what kind of toxin it is and they are still waiting on the test from the water at the Horton Cabin. Xander asks if she thinks the well water was poisoned. Sarah says she doesn’t know, but they are running out of time. Sarah says she has to go and rushes out of the room.

Johnny tells EJ that he took care of it and did what he asked by leaving the message for Sarah. Johnny flashes back to sneaking in to Sarah’s office and leaving a medical book open to the page on Arsenic on her desk. EJ states that he gave Sarah the tools to figure it out without incriminating himself or DiMera. Johnny just hopes she can figure it out in time to save Holly’s life.

Sarah goes to her office and finds the book on her desk, open to the page on Arsenic and declares that’s it.

Steve approaches Brady in the town square, joking that it looks like they’ve both been abandoned on the Fourth of July. Steve asks him what’s going on. Brady responds that Kristen just informed him that EJ may be a threat to her and Rachel. Steve thinks Kristen could just be being paranoid. Brady says ever since Rachel’s been in Bayview, Kristen’s been desperate to get her out and now they got news she might get released while Kristen is panicked about her coming home. Brady says that’s why he doesn’t think it’s the usual paranoia. Brady declares that if there is a legitimate threat to their daughter, Kristen better tell him about it.

Johnny tells EJ that he left the hospital as he instructed to avoid the security cameras and wore gloves so his fingerprints wouldn’t be on anything. EJ calls that excellent as there’s no way the book can be traced back to them. Johnny questions that being what he’s worried about when Holly could die because of the way DiMera disposed of those contaminated pills. EJ argues that he never would’ve approved of disposing them on Smith Island, but what’s done is done and all they can do now is try to save Holly’s life. Johnny doesn’t understand why EJ couldn’t have placed the book on Sarah’s desk and why he had to lie to his family and leave his son’s first birthday party early, then sneak in to an office when EJ owns the hospital. EJ explains that he couldn’t because he spent the evening on Smith Island, making sure the pills were dug up to avoid further contamination. Johnny hopes this is the end of it, but EJ reveals there is one more thing he needs him to do.

Xander sits at Holly’s side and talks about Victoria missing her. Xander urges Holly to keep working hard to get better so she can come home to all of them. Kayla comes in and says she was looking for Sarah to go over Holly’s latest test results. Xander informs her that she saw the results and stepped out for a break. Sarah then returns to the room and announces that she thinks she knows what it is. Xander asks if it’s treatable. Sarah responds that if it is what she thinks it is, they can beat this.

Leo remains dizzy as he gets dressed in his room and declares that Gwen is tough, but he has to put a stop to this before she runs face first in to a buzzsaw as he leaves his room.

Kristen goes to the DiMera Mansion where Gwen is waiting for her. Kristen tells Gwen that she’s relieved to see a friendly face but Gwen asks if her face looks friendly. Kristen asks what’s going on. Gwen tells Kristen that she has a much bigger problem to deal with and calls her a bitch. Kristen asks what she is missing. Gwen responds that for once, EJ was telling the truth about Kristen and Xander having an affair. Kristen says she wouldn’t call it an affair, so Gwen asks what she would call it. Kristen calls it hot, meaningless sex and says she’s sure Gwen wouldn’t judge her for that, pointing out that it’s exactly what Xander and Gwen were having. Gwen calls her a two faced cow and argues that Kristen knew her relationship with Xander meant more to her than that and lied to her face. Kristen says she didn’t know it was so serious. Kristen then says they can hash this out over martinis because she do not has time for this. Gwen grabs her and says that’s too bad.

Xander finds Brady at the hospital and tells him that Sarah and Kayla are in with Holly. Brady asks how Holly is doing. Xander says she’s not good but that Sarah thinks she’s figured out what’s wrong and it’s arsenic poisoning. Brady questions how she figured it out. Xander says there was a medical book left open to the page on her desk. Brady questions it just being left for her to see. Xander says it seems that way but the question is why they would want to remain anonymous. Brady suggests maybe it’s the person connected to why Holly is sick in the first place. Xander mentions Sarah believing it as tainted Coriseal. Brady notes that’s the drug in the missing DiMera files. Xander declares it has to be EJ.

Johnny tells EJ that when he took this job, Chanel warned him that it would be a slippery slope and he really tried to do things the right way, but he got set up with the lawsuit and now he’s leaving his sick, pregnant wife to sneak around, make fake phone calls, and break into an office. Johnny says he doesn’t want to lie to Chanel anymore. EJ says he understands, but he’s doing this for her and their growing family so she never needs to know. Johnny asks what more EJ needs from him. EJ responds that he needs him to ensure that Theo never finds out either. Johnny argues that Theo is his co-CEO and they are equal partners. EJ states that only Johnny understands what needs to be done to protect their family.

Sarah can’t believe she didn’t think to test for arsenic or recognize the symptoms. Kayla argues that it’s so uncommon and there might no longer be a detectable amount in Holly’s system. Sarah says they have to begin treatment. Kayla talks about having to wait on a 24 hour analysis but Sarah worries that she might not have that kind of time. Kayla asks if she’s suggesting they start therapy without a definitive diagnosis. Sarah says she knows why not to but she’d rather deal with the side effects because if they don’t do something soon, Holly is not going to make it and they’re going to lose her. Kayla questions how arsenic could’ve gotten in Holly’s system anyway. Sarah points out that she tested positive for Coriseal. Kayla wonders if Destiny died of arsenic poisoning too. Sarah calls it awfully coincidentaly and that maybe the pills were contaminated. Kayla asks if Holly took the pills willingly. Sarah says she can’t rule it out, so she’s either dealing with Holly took the pills or it came from the water. Kayla decides to go contact the lab to have them test for arsenic and Coriseal. Sarah promises Holly that they are going to figure this out and get her feeling better.

EJ tells Johnny that there are parts of the job that they both know Theo is not equipped for. Johnny asks if he means because Theo is not okay with lying. EJ says Theo sees the world a certain way and sometimes the lines are blurrier than that which is why he never wanted him to make Theo co-CEO. Johnny argues that he and Theo both want to change DiMera for the better and make it something their kids can be proud of. EJ commends their vision but says the company has a past that the CEO must reckon with whether he likes it or not and if the truth about Coriseal gets out to anyone including Theo, there won’t be a company left to run. Trey wakes up crying, so Johnny tells EJ he needs to go. EJ thanks Johnny and says to send his love to Chanel and Trey as he exits.

Xander repeats that it had to be EJ, but Brady questions why EJ would leave the book open, arguing that he would never risk his neck for his ex-stepdaughter. Xander calls that a valid point. Brady wonders if it could be someone from DiMera Pharmaceuticals that was afraid to come forward, but Xander says they wouldn’t know about Holly. Brady says it has to be someone connected to DiMera and Holly which Xander says brings them back to EJ.

Gwen questions if Kristen is loyal to anyone but herself. Kristen warns that she does not want to do this. Gwen can’t believe she apologized for accusing her of sleeping with Xander and she confided in her about being cheated on, yet Kristen still decided to find the one guy in Salem. Kristen doesn’t know what to say. Leo arrives and listens in from outside the living room. Kristen argues that it meant nothing to her and even less to Xander. Gwen complains of all the betrayals she’s been through and declares she’s tired of it and done with allowing people to get off free for the pain they cause her. Kristen asks if she’s done with this pity party. Kristen argues that if she really cared about Xander, maybe she would’ve worked harder to satisfy him. Gwen then grabs Kristen and pulls some of her hair out as Leo runs in to separate them. EJ comes in and holds Kristen back as Leo holds Gwen back as they scream at each other.

Brady tells Xander that Kayla will take Steve to Sarah’s office to dust for fingerprints and then they will look at the security footage. Xander comments on Brady acting like a real private investigator and guesses he made a good decision in walking away from Titan and Basic Black when he did. Brady asks if things aren’t going so well. Xander informs him that EJ used a shell company to buy their loan and made the terms impossible to pay back, so they could lose everything. Brady asks Xander to tell him what he can do. Xander says right now his primary concern is getting Holly well, but if they could take EJ down in the process, even better. Brady agrees and declares he’s on board with whatever it takes.

Sarah wakes Holly up to give her medication and says that her mom is okay with starting her therapy to clear out her system. Sarah apologizes for not figuring this out sooner.

Kayla brings Steve to Sarah’s office. Steve notes there’s no sign of forced entry while Kayla mentions that Sarah left the door open. Kayla shows Steve how Kayla found the book opened to the page on arsenic poisoning. Steve says whoever left it seemingly knew what’s going on with Holly. Kayla is grateful for the break but questions who would do something like this. Steve tells Kayla to focus on saving Holly while he and Brady focus on who left the book and why.

Johnny watches over Trey and talks about all he ever wanted was to be someone that he, Chanel, and the baby could be proud of. Johnny doesn’t know what’s coming but promises he will never become his father’s son.

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Jada comes home from work to find Shawn getting dressed. Jada asks if he’s going out. Shawn responds that he is, with her which makes her smile.

Marlena greets Belle at home as they wish each other a happy 4th of July. Marlena guesses Belle isn’t just going out for the fireworks. Belle confirms that Chad is taking her out to dinner at the Bistro. Belle hopes it’s fun for Chad since he’s been a little sad about the kids spending the summer with Jack and Jennifer in Boston. Marlena thinks it’ll be just what the doctor ordered.

Chad finds Lexie in the town square. They talk about Tom and Alice watching over their town square. Chad tells Lexie how wonderful it is to have her back in their lives as she was truly the best of them. Lexie says that’s what they say about him. Chad asks where everybody is as he assumes they are there for the fireworks. Lexie says that Abe and Theo went to get dinner, but while it’s just them, there’s something she wants to talk to him about.

Abe and Theo walk through the park. Theo questions if Abe and Lexie are sticking around the town square for the fireworks which Abe confirms. Theo admits he was hoping they’d do their own thing elsewhere because Johnny and Chanel are having a birthday gathering for Trey and of course Paulina was invited. Abe then points out that he was not invited.

Johnny sits at home wrapping a birthday present for Trey when he gets a call from EJ. Johnny questions EJ saying he can’t make it to Trey’s first birthday. EJ then confirms to Johnny that Holly has arsenic poisoning.

Chad asks Lexie what’s going on and if everything is okay. Lexie claims everything is fine and she just wanted to thank him for being there for Theo in her absence. Chad says there’s no need to thank him and says he’s really proud of the man Theo has become. Lexie is glad they are close and asks Chad to stay close and keep looking after him. Chad says of course, but questions where this is coming from and if something’s wrong.

Theo tells Abe that it’s not that he wasn’t invited and he knows he loves Johnny and Chanel, but it’d be hard for Paulina and Lexie who are both going through a lot right now. Abe wishes he handled the situation differently. Theo knows how hard it was for Abe to abide by Lexie’s wishes to not contact Paulina. Abe states that he and Paulina had something very special, so he can’t just turn off his feelings for her. Theo says he loves Paulina too, but he knows it’s harder for Abe since he can only have one wife.

Belle asks Marlena about her visit with Rachel. Marlena says it was good but she was surprised to learn that EJ came to visit her and told her that he forgave her for shooting him. Marlena says that’s good for Rachel’s recovery, but they know EJ doesn’t do anything without an ulterior motive.

Johnny tells EJ that he has to tell them. Chanel comes in behind Johnny as Johnny tells EJ that he can’t do that as it will be a little hard to get away tonight, so he asks why EJ can’t do it. Johnny then hangs up as he sees Chanel, who asks him what’s going on.

Belle tells Marlena that she knows EJ’s motives are always suspect but Rachel is his niece, so it’s possible that he just wanted to show he cares after almost losing his son. Marlena supposes that’s possible. Belle says she has to get going to the Bistro. Marlena says she will walk her out as she’s going to stop by Trey’s birthday party and then she will pop in to see a dear old friend.

Jada asks Shawn if they are not just going to sit on the couch with ice cream and watch the fireworks on TV. Shawn asks why they would do that when they could watch the fireworks in person on an actual date. Jada says she will go change and freshen up then. Jada comments on it being backwards to be living together and now going on a date. Shawn feels it’s about time. Jada asks if it’s not weird. Shawn says he’s been looking forward to wining and dining her. Shawn also wants to thank her for everything she’s done for him in his recovery. Jada says he doesn’t have to thank her as it was all her pleasure as they kiss.

Johnny claims to Chanel it was just business stuff and nothing important. Chanel points out that he was talking to EJ and thought he wasn’t involved in his business anymore. Johnny says that EJ just likes to keep his hand in everything. Chanel says she can tell when Johnny is dancing around something and asks if there is a problem. Johnny claims there was just a situation that they disagreed on how to handle, but it’s taken care of now so he can give his full attention to Chanel and Trey.

Lexie tells Chad that nothing is wrong but she told Theo that she’s proud of him for taking the lead at DiMera, but she wants him to keep listening to his better angels while in that job. Chad promises she has nothing to worry about as Theo will always do the right thing. Chad says he has to go and will see them later as they hug and wish each other a happy 4th. Chad heads to the Bistro while Lexie sits down at a table looking frustrated as Lani enters the town square.

Shawn and Jada go to the Bistro for dinner. Chad and Belle then arrive as well. Shawn waves to them. Belle comments to Chad that Shawn is on a date with his caregiver. Chad asks if that makes her uncomfortable but Belle says it’s fine. Jada asks Shawn if he’s uncomfortable but Shawn says they have both moved on and he’s glad that if Belle is going to date a DiMera, it’s Chad instead of EJ. Shawn says he’s happy for them and thinks they are for them too. Jada guesses they are about to find out as Belle and Chad approach their table.

Marlena goes to the Brady Pub and wishes Roman a Happy Fourth of July. Marlena invites Roman to join her at a table which he accepts. Marlena tells him that she was on her way to their great grandson’s birthday party so she decided to stop and check in on him. Roman says he’s planning to head there too so he will see her there. Marlena asks Roman how he is on Independence Day. Roman responds that he’s independent for sure because Kate moved out.

Chanel questions Johnny saying that he and EJ had a little disagreement and calls it vague. Johnny says it’s just work stuff and what’s important to him is her and asks how she’s feeling. Chanel says she’s good and feels her energy coming back. Chanel says she’s really excited about the 4th and their son’s first birthday so it will be an amazing day. Chanel decides they should get Trey ready and reminds Johnny not to forget the birthday candle.

Lani approaches Lexie and greets her, asking if she’s okay. Lexie says she is and it’s just been a long day. Lexie brings up the emotional toll of being back. Lani asks what she means. Lexie explains that when she left, her son was so young and now he’s all grown up, but she reacts to him as if he was still a child and wanting to protect him from pain and sorrow. Lexie says she’s so proud of the man Theo has become, but she’s always a mom. Lani assures that she gets it. Lexie asks where her babies are. Lani says they are with Julie at the Book Club. Lexie asks Lani not to say anything to Abe about her moment before because of how he worries. Abe and Theo then arrive to join them. Lani says she’d love to stay and hang out but she has to pick up the twins, so she will see them later. Abe apologizes for the line taking forever. Abe notes that the town square looks pretty crowded, so he suggests moving to a more secluded spot to eat and watch the fireworks. Lexie disagrees and says being next to Tom and Alice’s plaque is so comforting, so she thinks it’s the perfect spot.

Belle takes Shawn’s picture and says their daughter Claire will be happy to see him out and about. Shawn suggests she take one of herself to send as well because she looks beautiful tonight. Chad agrees and says he will take a picture. Belle tells them to have a good night as they walk away. Jada comments to Shawn that she’s sure Claire has been worried about him since the shooting. Shawn confirms that she was until he told her that he had Jada taking care of him. Belle and Chad sit together at their table. Belle talks about missing Claire. Chad asks if Marlena is still okay with them poking around the chess board mystery. Belle admits that she was relieved when she said Paul was going to help out, so she may not have told her that they are still poking around. Belle adds that it’s not high priority for Paul but Chad says there are potentially high stakes when Stefano’s involved.

Marlena tells Roman that she’s sorry to hear about him and Kate. Roman says he is too but he kind of forced her hand by giving Arianna the room that Kate was staying in when she was no longer welcome in their bed. Marlena mentions Will telling her that Arianna had moved out of Gabi’s. Roman says that kind of brought matters to a head and he told Kate no to moving back in to their room and that she was on her own. Marlena asks if there are no other rooms available. Roman confirms there are not now that Joy and her daughter are staying. Marlena asks if Kate went to the Salem Inn. Roman says that’s where he thought she would go, but she’s back at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Lexie asks why Abe and Theo are looking at her like that. Lexie then turns around and sees Johnny, Chanel, and Paulina setting up for Trey’s birthday. Lexie says now she gets why they wanted to move to somewhere else. Theo asks if she minds if he joins them. Lexie tells him to go ahead. Abe asks if Lexie still wants to stay there. Lexie assures that she believes the town square is big enough for everyone. Theo joins Johnny, Chanel, and Paulina to celebrate Trey’s birthday. Johnny looks for Trey’s cup while Theo and Chanel go to get the cake. Paulina sits down and looks over at Abe and Lexie. Abe sits with Lexie and asks if she’s sure she’s not uncomfortable. Lexie promises she’s fine and suggests eating their food before it gets cold. Abe looks over as Chanel and Theo bring out the birthday cake. Lani joins them for Trey’s birthday. Paulina points out that it’s also Lani and Eli’s six year wedding anniversary, so they all congratulate her. Lani wishes Eli was there to celebrate with them. Chanel is sure he will make it up to her. Chanel decides Trey needs a diaper change, so Paulina goes with her. Theo then goes to check on Abe and Lexie. Lani tells Johnny that the evening turned out pretty good. Johnny agrees and says he hates to do this but he has to check his phone. Lani asks if everything is okay. Johnny says he’s sorry but he has to take a call with a business associate. Johnny asks Lani to let Chanel and Paulina know as he steps away for the call.

Shawn asks if Jada wants to order dessert before the fireworks. Jada suggests taking the dessert and fireworks somewhere more private, so Shawn calls for the check. Chad tells Belle that he doesn’t want anyone to get hurt over Stefano’s mystery either. Belle talks about not even knowing what they are looking for. Chad thinks they need to establish ground rules. Chad suggests making a pact that if they ever start to feel uncomfortable, they drop it no arguments which they agree to. Chad then reveals he bought them tickets for the Salem String Quartet performing the music of Verdi in the town square and says maybe they’ll get a little inspired.

Marlena tells Roman that it makes sense that Kate would go to Victor’s since her son lives there. Roman says framing Johnny like she did feels like a Kiriakis plot and now her living there feels like they are circling the wagon. Marlena agrees the optics are not good but suggests Philip was just trying to help his mother in her hour of need. Roman brings up Kate swearing and insisting that his family was her family but clearly not. Roman asks what Kate would do if someone screwed over her kids like she did to Johnny. Marlena points out it’s exactly what Sami did to Kate and Austin a few times. Roman knows Kate doesn’t always walk the straight and narrow but to do what she did to her grandson, he doesn’t know how to live with that. Roman adds that he also doesn’t know how not to as he doesn’t know how to live without Kate.

Theo rejoins Abe and Lexie, telling them that the birthday was all good fun but too bad Trey won’t remember any of it. Lexie says at that age it’s more for the parents and talks about vividly remembering Theo’s first birthday party. Abe reminisces about that as well. Lexie says what she remembers most at that age is how Theo looked at her when she held him. Lexie gets emotional and asks to hold him now so Theo hugs her. Chanel and Paulina return with Trey to Lani, who tells them about Johnny having to go return a phone call with a business associate. Paulina questions Johnny working on a holiday and during his son’s birthday party. Chanel assures that it’s okay and that Johnny is catching up from being behind. Chanel decides it’s past Trey’s bedtime so she should get him home. Chanel tells Lani and Paulina to enjoy the fireworks as she exits with Trey. Lani hugs Paulina and tells her that she loves her.

Johnny sneaks in to Sarah’s office at the hospital and puts on a glove.

Shawn and Jada go home. Shawn asks if she’s sure she doesn’t want to watch the fireworks. Jada thinks they can set a few off of their own as they kiss onto the bed while the fireworks go off outside the window.

Marlena hopes Roman and Kate find their way back together but encourages him not to rush or force it. Roman thanks her and says that was helpful. Roman says enough about him and wants to know what’s going on with her. Roman suggests they walk and talk through the town square, watch some fireworks, and wish their great grandson a happy birthday. Marlena says she’d like that so they exit the Pub together.

Abe and Lexie watch the fireworks together in the town square as they wish each other a Happy Fourth of July. Chad and Belle watch the fireworks in the town square as they hold hands and kiss. Theo stands with Paulina and Lani, watching the fireworks. Lani invites Paulina to come get the twins with her but Paulina decides to go home, so they say goodnight. Marlena and Roman walk in to the town square, watching the fireworks. They talk about Johnny sending them a video of Trey this morning. They come across Paulina, who informs them that Trey’s birthday party is already over. Paulina jokes that Trey won’t remember it anyway. Roman says they will celebrate another time. Paulina says she’s heading home, but Marlena invites her to stay and enjoy the end of the fireworks with her and Roman which she accepts.

Johnny returns home to Chanel and joins her on the couch. Chanel tells him that Trey went to sleep while Johnny apologizes for having to leave the party early. Chanel asks if everything is okay at work. Johnny says it should be fine now and decides no more talk about work or talk at all as they kiss.

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Holly wakes up in the hospital with Tate at her side. Tate tells her that Sarah let him stay the night. Tate then gets a text that Holly’s mom Nicole just landed at the airport and will be coming straight there. Holly feels bad that she rushed all that way just for her. Tate says that’s what moms do and she probably couldn’t have stopped her anyway. Tate asks how she’s feeling. Holly responds that she is much better which Tate likes to hear.

Brady brings Sarah coffee at the hospital and asks how Holly is. Sarah responds that her vitals are stabilized but her overall condition is not improving. Brady hopes the water sample result will give them some answers. Stephanie arrives and greets Kayla, wishing her a happy fourth of July. Stephanie brought flowers for Holly and asks if she’s doing any better. Kayla says unfortunately not, but they are hoping to get a diagnosis to find out what is making her so sick. Stephanie is sure she’s so worried. Kayla notes that she’s surprised to see her as she thought she and Alex would be at the parade. Stephanie responds that it was the plan, but it turns out that Alex went with his daughter, so that means no parade for her.

Alex and Joy bring Kelsey to the Brady Pub, talking about how much Kelsey loved the parade. Joy mentions that Roman said he has rocket pops and invites Alex to join them upstairs for Kelsey’s first brain freeze. Alex says he’d love to, but he has to go to work for an emergency meeting that his cousins don’t think can wait until after the holiday.

At Titan, Philip tells Xander that he doesn’t get the tripled payment rate. Xander assures they are going to fight it. Philip questions why they’d force them to anyways, knowing the terms are impossible. Xander says they’d only do it if they’d want them to fail. Philip remarks that it’s almost like it’s personal. EJ then arrives and declares he’s damn right it is.

Tate wishes Holly a happy Fourth of July and it’s also their one year anniversary. Holly remembers Tate kissing her as the fireworks started and guesses there’s not much chance of this today. Tate says they can stream them on the TV. Holly asks about Tate’s session with Stephanie today. Tate says it’s not until later and he’s sure she’d understand if he cancelled to be with her. Holly encourages him to still go and says she’ll just be going back to sleep, joking that she’ll need to be well rested for their TV fireworks show. Tate agrees to go, but promises to be back as soon as he can. Tate wishes her a happy anniversary and then exits.

Sarah talks to Brady about the possible diagnosis that align with Holly’s symptoms but they keep striking out. Sarah says she’s trying to stay positive for Holly and the family as he hugs her. Stephanie complains to Kayla that this is their new normal that Alex will make plans without her and go running any time his baby mama calls. Kayla guesses she’s referring to Joy’s insurance problem. Stephanie remarks that she still doesn’t know why Joy made it sound like something was wrong with Kelsey and scared the life out of Alex when it was her problem that had nothing to do with Kelsey. Kayla agrees that she should’ve been more clear on that but points out that Joy has a baby with Alex, so any of her problems will be his as well. Stephanie says she gets that and that’s what keeps her up at night.

Joy tells Alex that she doesn’t get how much of a work emergency it could be on the holiday but Alex points out that it’s a regular day for the rest of the world and Titan is a global company. Joy says she gets that and that’s the duty of a Kiriakis to take care of the family company, joking that it might even be Kelsey’s one day. Alex assures that she’ll be a natural like him. Joy tells Alex that she heard Kelsey trying to say “dada” earlier, so Alex tries to get her to say it and says he’s looking forward to it. Joy says she feels very lucky to be Kelsey’s mom and to have Alex as her dad.

Xander questions EJ being behind on ARO Wealth Management. EJ thought it was painfully obvious and explains that ARO is ORA backwards. Philip realizes that’s for One Rainy Afternoon, the title of Bonnie’s novel. EJ mocks that they call Philip the dumb one and calls Xander a miserable human being. EJ brings up his child being screwed over and says Xander is the scum that set Johnny up to nearly being a public disgrace and asks if he really thought he’d let him get away with it.

Tate comes out from Holly’s room and tells Brady, Kayla, and Stephanie that Holly said she’s feeling better but she wanted to rest, so he agreed to head to the gym. Tate asks if Stephanie is still up for their training session, which she assures she is, so Tate says he’s going home to change and will meet her there as he exits. Stephanie goes to bring her flowers to Holly. Kayla tells Brady that she’s glad their kids are getting a chance to spend time together. Brady says that Tate needs the clients so he’s grateful. Kayla thinks after everything with Owen, Stephanie could use anything to help her regain her confidence, so she’s all in.

Sarah goes to check on Holly as Stephanie arrives with her flowers. Stephanie says she wanted to discuss something with Holly, so Sarah says she will check on her in a little bit and exits. Holly guesses it’s about her internship. Stephanie confirms it is and apologizes for not reaching out sooner as she had a lot to deal with lately.

Alex says he had a lot of fun with Kelsey at the parade, but he should get to his meeting. Joy asks if Alex is going to see the fireworks tonight because she’s definitely bringing Kelsey, so she’s wondering if he’d like to join them. Alex thanks her but says he promised Stephanie that he would go with her. Alex says he’s sure they will have a blast and that Kelsey will love it. Alex says he’ll see them soon as he exits the Pub.

EJ says now that he knows Titan were the bastards trying to take down Johnny all along, he will do everything in his power to tear down their empire piece by piece. Philip argues that he knows their families have always been going at it but there’s no reason to turn this in to an all out war. EJ says he should’ve told Xander that before he decided to fan the flames. Xander argues that he did what he did to save his company and that EJ would do the same thing which Philip says is true. Philip adds that every time they get in to this revenge cycle, it only ends up weakening both sides. Philip suggests they cut their losses and call a truce. EJ says that would assume they are still in the game when they clearly are not. EJ calls it inevitable and the fall of the Kiriakis pride as he says cheers to another glorious DiMera victory.

Stephanie tells Holly that she’s sorry she hasn’t had much work for her lately. Holly says it’s okay as she enjoyed working on her Anastasia Sands books, but figured when she stopped writing, there wouldn’t be much for her to do. Stephanie admits she lost the muse after everything with Owen which Holly says she gets. Stephanie wondered if Holly had any interest in working on the PR side since she is getting that business up and running again slowly. Holly agrees to try and do anything she needs. Stephanie says that’s perfect, but first she needs to focus on getting better and she doesn’t just mean getting out of the hospital since she knows certain things can leave more than just physical scars and they owe it to themselves to heal from those too.

Kayla asks Brady if he and Sarah had any luck linking EJ to the Coriseal deaths, mentioning that Steve brought her up to speed. Brady says they don’t have any definitive proof yet but they are looking. Kayla responds that she wouldn’t put it past EJ to be involved as she wouldn’t put anything past him. Brady hopes the fallout from Lexie being back will lead to EJ being ousted from the hospital.

EJ tells Xander and Philip that he will leave them to figure out their next career move and jokes that they could be flipping burgers. Alex then arrives and says he thought they were having that emergency meeting, so he questions what EJ is doing there. Philip and Xander explain that EJ was behind their loan buyout and used a shell corporation to make the terms almost impossible to pay off. Alex questions if EJ would then become owner of the company. EJ confirms that’s the idea and comments on how it’s such a shame that the Titan-DiMera merger fell apart and now he will make Titan a corporate footnote. EJ declares that the Titan name will be scrubbed from relevance.

Joy sits with Kelsey at the Pub as Kayla arrives and asks if she’s seen Roman. Joy says she hasn’t, so Kayla decides it’s a good time for them to talk. Kayla knows they don’t know each other well, though she did feel a connection during her tenure on Body and Soul. Kayla adds that now they have a much more important connection since Kelsey is her new step granddaughter. Joy asks if this is about Stephanie. Kayla understands her concerns since having an unsecured firearm in the apartment was not safe for anyone, but Stephanie has now gotten rid of the gun so she has no reason to feel Kelsey is in any danger with Stephanie. Kayla argues that Joy asking Alex to choose between his child or his wife is unfair.

Holly tells Stephanie that she keeps telling herself that she should just get over what Sophia did to her but she can’t move past it. Stephanie relates to what she went through with Owen. Holly says the other day, she convinced herself that Sophia came back from the dead to stalk her. Stephanie relates, saying she did something incredibly stupid because she thought Owen was breaking in to her apartment. Holly asks if she wants to talk about it. Stephanie says she doesn’t and that she should get going. Stephanie tells Holly that she’s always there to listen if she wants to talk. Holly thanks her and says she really appreciates that. Stephanie tells her to feel better as she exits the room.

Brady and Sarah wish they could get the sample results faster. Sarah is praying that there’s Coriseal in the water, otherwise Holly took it herself. Brady talks about getting addiction and Holly having a lot of triggers lately. Sarah knows that Holly’s been through enough to make her relapse.

Philip complains that they should’ve known from the start that EJ was behind this. Alex questions how they fight this. Xander suggests using the money from Gabi’s inheritance. Philip points out it won’t be enough to cover the entire loan while Alex feels it won’t cover any of the loan if EJ is involved. Alex points out that if EJ finds out they are using his family money to fight the takeover, he will do everything in his power to stop Gabi from getting it. Xander declares that’s why they have to make sure EJ never finds out.

EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion and meets his worker George, who informs EJ that he did as he asked and got a sample of the water from the Horton Cabin on Smith Island and confirmed that it contained both Coriseal and arsenic. EJ concludes that means Holly was poisoned by a product of DiMera Enterprises.

Joy asks Kayla if Stephanie asked her to come fight her battles for her. Kayla says she didn’t and this isn’t a battle, but a child’s life. Joy argues that it’s her child and talks about not telling Alex when she got pregnant and bowing out of Alex’s life to give he and Stephanie a chance. Joy declares that she was happy to raise Kelsey on her own until realizing that Alex might want a chance to get to know his kid, so she will not be made out to be the villain. Kayla questions if she’s implying Stephanie is the villain.

Stephanie joins Tate at the gym for self defense class. She thanks him for doing this on a holiday. Tate says he didn’t have any plans until later anyway when he and Holly plan to watch the fireworks on TV from her hospital room while Stephanie mentions she and Alex plan to watch the fireworks live. Stephanie calls it a special night for them and flashes back to Alex first telling her that he loves her, then calls it a certain anniversary for them. Tate says it is for he and Holly as well. Tate asks if Stephanie went to the parade earlier as he and Holly were going to but obviously weren’t able to. Stephanie says she had to miss it too but notes that Alex went with his daughter and her mom, then remarks that she’s sure they had a great time, just the three of them.

Philip states that keeping the truth from EJ shouldn’t be hard and he doubts Gabi would say anything to him. Xander worries that EJ might wonder where their sudden influx of cash came from and start poking around. Xander suggests taking a page out of EJ’s book and use a shell corporation. Alex thinks they need to call Maggie to let her know what’s going on. Xander calls that a bad idea. Alex thinks Maggie needs to be looped in but Philip agrees with Xander and says that Maggie has enough on her plate right now. Xander declares that with any luck, Gabi’s money will be able to handle the payments and Maggie will never have to know that EJ came after the company.

EJ questions George as to how the hell contaminated Coriseal ended up on Smith Island. George reminds EJ that he had his best fixer get rid of the bad batch and it turns out that he buried it on Smith Island. George guesses the pills dissolved and ended up in the water. EJ argues that the Horton Cabin isn’t the only one. George says they are in the process of testing all the wells but the nearest one came back clean. EJ question why only Holly got sick. George assumes the others didn’t drink as much of the water. George adds that he has some other bad news and reveals to EJ that he wasn’t alone on Smith Island as he shows him a photo he took of Brady in the window. George informs EJ that Brady left with a water sample, leaving EJ frustrated.

Sarah returns to Holly’s hospital room with Brady, who brings her flowers that were delivered at the front desk. Holly opens the card and is shocked to learn they are from Amy Choi.

Joy tells Kayla that she never said Stephanie was the villain. Kayla feels she implied it and argues that Stephanie is a good person who was put in an impossible position. Joy questions if she was supposed to keep Alex from knowing he had a child. Kayla argues that she’s using that to her advantage and brings up Joy calling Alex and letting him think it was an emergency with Kelsey’s health because she knew he’d come running. Joy argues that Alex hung up before she could explain. Kayla suggests Joy make her the one she calls for any hospital related concerns. Kayla then exits, leaving Joy shaking her head.

Stephanie tells Tate that she knew things would get complicated when Joy showed up with Alex’s baby but she didn’t know how complicated. Tate relates to when he thought Sophia was having his baby and he’s sure Alex is also feeling caught in the middle. Stephanie says it’s hard being on the outside, having so many things going on that she can’t control. Stephanie calls that another reason she’s grateful for these sessions. Tate says it will definitely help her feel control. Tate says he should be thanking her since with everything going on with Holly, he’s feeling helpless.

Holly can’t believe and this and complains that first Amy sends the processor after her and now this which Sarah questions. Holly then reveals that Amy is suing her over Sophia’s death which shocks Sarah and Brady as Sarah questions why she didn’t say anything until now. Holly cries that there was so much going on and she’s been feeling so sick that she couldn’t deal with it. Sarah is glad she said something now as she’s going to need a lawyer, so she will get Justin on it. Holly then reveals that she already talked to a lawyer, EJ. Sarah is shocked and questions why she would talk to EJ of all people. Holly reminds her that EJ was there when Amy cornered her in the town square and that he said to call him if she had any more issues with her, so she did. Holly then remembers that Amy first sound the processor out to Smith Island and now sending flowers to the hospital, so she questions if Amy is stalking her like Sophia was.

Alex says he knows Maggie has a lot going on, but he also knows she’s freaking out about losing the Kiriakis Mansion. Alex talks about EJ possibly taking control and how Victor would be turning in his grave. Alex complains that this has gotten out of control. Xander tells him not to panic as they are going to fight this to their last cent. Philip says to their last breath if they have to.

EJ complains that Brady and Sarah love nothing more than to cause him misery. George encourages that it will be several days before Brady gets any results on the water sample while they got theirs quicker because they knew what they were looking for. EJ says that Brady must have gave the sample to Sarah. EJ asks if Holly will recover. George responds that they don’t know they are dealing with arsenic poisoning and based on the symptoms he described, it will likely kill her.

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Lexie sits at home, tearfully thinking back to her meeting with Dr. Rolf and telling him to do whatever he has to do to help her, until Abe comes home.

Javi and Gus talk at home as Gabi comes home and says she just wants to make sure Arianna is in her room and tell her that she will do her best to stay out of her way since she’s still furious with her over the Liam situation. Javi asks what Liam situation so Gabi admits to paying Liam off to leave town, complaining that he’s a criminal who has been sniffing around her daughter for weeks. Gabi argues that what she did was to protect Ari for her own good and that sooner or later, she will realize that and forgive her. Gus informs her that it’s going to be later as he reveals that Ari already moved out.

Kate goes to the Brady Pub and informs Roman that the lawsuit against DiMera has officially been dropped which means Johnny won’t have to go to court or have to worry about paying Titan a huge sum. Kate guesses they’ll just find another way to repay the loan. Roman informs Kate that Arianna is going to be staying at the Pub upstairs after a fight with her mom. Kate argues that they don’t have any available rooms upstairs but Roman reveals it’s the one that Kate had been sleeping in.

Gwen finds Philip in the town square, reading the book she recommended to him. Gwen asks if he’s found it helpful. Philip says no, so Gwen asks what is not landing for him. Philip responds that one of the author’s suggestions is finding a new hobby like rock climbing and mocks that being romantic. Philip declares that he’d rather remain single eternally before signing up for that. Philip adds that signing up for an improv class is another lame suggestion. Gwen says she bought those books as a quick fix but the truth is there is no fix from being betrayed by someone you love and you can’t put yourself out there until your heart is ready.

Leo remains dizzy as he staggers through the hall of the Salem Inn. He then hides behind a bush as he sees Kristen and Xander come out from her room. Kristen asks Xander if they’re on for the same time tomorrow. Xander says he’ll call her. Kristen says he better as they kiss.

Abe joins Lexie and happily goes over the paper that revokes Lexie’s death. Abe declares that she got her life back and they are going to live every minute of it together, side by side.

Kate questions Roman giving Arianna the spare bedroom and asks where she’s going to sleep as she assumes he’s not inviting her back to their bedroom. Roman says not until they work things out, if they ever do.

Gabi can’t believe Arianna actually moved out. Javi guesses they really got in to it over Liam. Gabi says that Ari said she didn’t want to live under the same roof but she didn’t think she meant it. Gabi asks if they have any idea where she went. Gus informs her that she said something about a room above the Pub if Roman was okay with it. Gabi cries that she was just trying to protect her and never meant to hurt her as Javi hugs her.

Kristen kisses Xander and says until they meet again as she walks away. Leo then staggers out from around the corner. Xander asks if he’s alright. Leo responds that he’s trying to find his room but thinks he’s lost. Xander thinks he’s on the wrong floor and asks if he’s been drinking. Leo says he wishes, but he slipped on slime. Leo says he got scooped up by a hot firefighter who happens to be dating his ex and they must be laughing about what a loser he is. Xander argues that’s negative and encourages that he’s not a loser. Leo brings up what his mother told him which Xander relates to. Xander says it’s time they start focusing on their own truths which Leo says was very like Marlena. Xander notices Leo’s hospital band and questions him being in the hospital. Leo blows it off as just a concussion but then falls in to Xander’s arms. Leo jokes that he’s just as hot as that firefighter. Xander says he will get him to his room and helps him down the hall.

Lexie tells Abe how lucky she feels to be with him and Theo to enjoy every morning. Lexie declares that she’s never felt alive as she has everything she ever wanted and she never wants to let it go as they hug.

Kate asks Roman how they are supposed to work things out if he won’t talk to her. Kate asks where she’s going to sleep. Roman responds that he’s sure she’ll figure something out as she always does. Kate tells him not to be vague and to just tell her if they are done.

Gabi walks through the town square and comes across Philip. Gabi sees that he’s reading “So Long, Soulmate”. Philip insists that it’s not about her as they were not soulmates and more like a slow motion car crash. Gabi responds that she’s not over him either and probably never will be.

Gus and Javi are no longer hungry as they feel so bad for Gabi and Arianna. Javi says he gets that Liam is bad news, but he feels for Arianna as well. Javi talks about how his mother didn’t accept his sexuality, so he never felt like he could be himself around her. Javi argues that if he had been comfortable enough in Texas, he and Gus could’ve been together a long time ago and maybe he never would’ve come to Salem. Gus points out that would also mean never meeting Leo.

Xander is helping Leo to his room as Gwen comes home and questions what happened. Xander explains that Leo fell and got a concussion while he found him on the wrong floor. Gwen is surprised they would discharge him in this condition. Leo admits they didn’t and that Sarah was taking forever, so he just left and took a rideshare. Gwen says he looks awful so she wants to rush him back to the hospital straight away. Leo refuses, Xander suggests listening, but Leo insists he’s fine. Gwen asks Xander to get Leo in his room and then she’ll take it from there and see Xander later. Xander feels Gwen will probably have his hands full, so he suggests they take a rain check.

Javi tells Gus that he doesn’t regret meeting Leo. Javi says he hates that Leo hurt him but it wasn’t all bad. Javi adds that being with Leo led him back to Gus and helped him remember how amazing he is. Javi says he regrets leaving Texas while Gus understands he wasn’t ready. Javi talks about knowing he wasn’t the son that his mother wanted, so he hid and denied himself and even let his mother set him up with girls. Javi says he doesn’t regret his relationship with Sylvia because they had a daughter. Gus says he’s sorry as he knows how heartbreaking it was to lose his daughter. Javi says he still wouldn’t give up their short time together for anything or his time with Leo and Trey. Javi states that all of those experiences led him to where he is today, where he can be fully honest about who he is and what he wants which is Gus.

Gwen helps Leo onto his bed and asks if he wants to listen to music or watch TV. Leo says he appreciates her but she can be on her way. Gwen argues that he has a concussion so he shouldn’t be alone. Leo vaguely remembers Sarah saying that. Gwen decides she’s not going anywhere and sits next to him on the bed. Leo says that’s so sweet and he doesn’t deserve it as he cuddles with her.

Xander goes to Titan and talks on the phone about not being able to find out any information on ARO Wealth Management. Xander gets frustrated and says he’ll call them back on Monday.

Philip tells Gabi that he’s actually glad he ran in to her to talk about the peace offering she made to Titan. Philip states that he’s not happy that Xander accepted taking her inheritance, but since they did, he asks her not to say anything to EJ. Gabi says she doesn’t speak to EJ, but she is looking forward to rubbing it in Tony’s face after he double crossed her. Philip then reveals that it wasn’t Tony who told him what she did, it was Anna. Gabi is shocked as she thought Tony and Theo were the only ones who knew. Philip tells her that she was wrong, so there’s nothing to rub in Tony’s face. Gabi swears not to say anything to EJ. Kristen then comes over and asks if she heard her brother’s name. Kristen declares that if they are having an EJ trashfest, she wants in. Philip says that would be his cue. Gabi tells him that he doesn’t have to leave but Philip says he’s not getting in the middle of a DiMera family feud as he has enough of that in his own family. Gabi says that makes three of them as Philip walks away. Kristen then asks what Gabi was saying about EJ. Gabi says it’s what everyone says about him. Kristen calls EJ an evil bastard, so Gabi asks what nefariou deeds he’s up to now. Kristen invites Gabi for a drink but Gabi says she’s heading to the Pub to see Ari if she will see her. Kristen asks if she’s having mother-daughter troubles. Gabi admits that she messed up big time and she has to fix this as she wants her daughter back.

Lexie asks Abe how his visit with Chanel was. Abe responds that she’s a trooper, staying so strong and positive, but he wishes he could make it easier. Lexie encourages that Abe showed up and let them know he’s there for them like they were when she was gone which she’s grateful for.

Kate asks Roman if they are done. Roman responds that she broke his trust and then made it worse by lying about it. Kate argues that she’s facing what she did and taking responsibility for it. Roman says there’s not much else she can do. Kate points out that he didn’t answer the question of if they are done. Roman thinks the best thing to do is take some time apart. Kate says fine and that she’s going to pack her things as she heads upstairs.

Leo tells Gwen about waiting for the ambulance at the Pub and he thought maybe Javi would be the paramedic dispatched to the scene to be his EMT in shining armor, but it was his hunky boyfriend Gus. Leo cries that he just wants to crawl in a hole and never come out. Gwen argues that Leo has survived worse. Leo starts to say only Gus and his partner saw him in that state but then realizes, Roman, Chad, and Chad’s kids also saw him. Gwen encourages that he’s going to be okay. Leo wishes he hit his head hard enough to get amnesia and forget everything with Javi.

Gus tells Javi that it was so nice how he and Leo took care of Trey. Gus adds that he knows Javi ran in to Leo at the Pub while getting soup for Chanel. Javi can’t believe Leo got a concussion from slipping on slime and says he hopes he’s okay since he had a pretty severe head injury not too long ago. Javi wonders if he should go check on Leo and make sure he’s not alone but Gus informs him that Leo told him at the hospital that he had someone taking him home and that it was a he.

Philip joins Xander at Titan. Xander questions where he’s been and says he hasn’t found anything more about the company that bought their loan. Philip questions if Xander was busy on a booty call. Xander says there was some business involved. Philip assumes it was with Gwen, then realizes it wasn’t because he was with Gwen at the book store and guesses Xander’s been with someone else.

Abe tells Lexie that he’s surprised as he thought she didn’t like the idea of him being around Paulina and her family. Lexie says ever since he told her that Paulina was a big part of her second chance, she did some soul searching and realized she should be grateful to Paulina for taking care of him and Theo. Lexie understands that Abe thought she was gone forever so it’d be small and selfish to think he should be alone forever. Lexie declares you can never have too many people loving you. Lexie tells Abe that she loves him very much as they kiss.

Kate returns downstairs with her bags packed and tells Roman that she will send for the rest of her things tomorrow as she exits the Pub.

Gus tells Javi that Leo could’ve just been picked up by a friend. Javi is sure he’s being well taken care of then by his friend. Gus remarks that he sounds jealous. Javi asks why he would be jealous if Leo is seeing someone. Javi says he’s moved on, so Leo has every right to do the same.

Gwen tells Leo that she knows what he means as there’s a few memories she wishes she could scrub clean as well. Leo says he will resist the urge to bring the conversation back to himself and practice empathy which he’s learned in therapy. Leo then asks Gwen how she is and if she’s getting any more harassing texts from Dimitri. Gwen says she thankfully hasn’t, so perhaps he’s found something else to distract him other than revenge on her. Leo hopes EJ has been leaving her alone. Gwen says for the moment, he has. Leo then asks if there’s anything new with Xander. Gwen says sadly no as he won’t reciprocate her feelings for him and that he probably noticed the way he rushed off earlier. Gwen wishes she had more self respect but complains that the sex is so good. Gwen adds that it’s not like she has lots of other options.

Kristen tells Gabi that she’s sorry and really hopes things work out with her and Ari. Gabi thanks her and calls motherhood the toughest job they’ll ever have. Gabi asks about Rachel. Kristen says she’s doing a little better and the doctors felt she was strong enough for her and Brady to tell her about Sophia’s death. They relate over wishing nothing could ever hurt their daughters. Gabi complains that Arianna would probably hate her more, but if she could seal her away from harm forever, she would. Kristen agrees that she would do anything for Rachel.

Xander tells Philip that his personal life is none of his concern. Philip says he’s just surprised he could tear himself away from Titan for some afternoon delight. Xander repeats there was some business involved. Philip asks who the business was with. Philip then gets a call from Kate. He tells her it’s not a good time so Kate says she’ll make it quick and that she’s coming over. Philip says he’s not at the house while Kate clarifies that she’s moving back in. Philip responds that it’s good that Maggie is out of town because he’s not going to like this. Kate doesn’t give a damn what Maggie thinks and says she’s in the trenches doing everything she can to preserve Victor’s legacy, so she will see him at the damn house and hangs up. A man then enters with a delivery for Philip and Xander to sign. Xander opens it and sees it’s from their new lender, ARO and is shocked by what it says.

Lexie tells Abe that there is one thing he could do to make her really feel alive. Lexie says she’s never been more sure and that she’ll see him in the bedroom. After Lexie heads to the bedroom, Abe looks down and removes his wedding ring.

Gus asks Javi if he has no reason to be jealous of Leo and how worried he should be. Javi tells Gus that he will show him as he kisses him and then they head to their bedroom.

Leo argues that Gwen has plenty of options besides Xander. Gwen complains that all the men tend to be toxic, married, imagined, or in love with another woman. Leo praises Gwen and argues that she should be out there looking for someone who appreciates her. Gwen asks why he’s telling her this now. Leo thinks back to seeing Xander kissing Kristen. Leo then brings up that Gwen told him that EJ told her that Xander and Kristen were sleeping together. Gwen calls that a stupid attempt at retaliation from EJ and that Kristen is one of the only true friends she has. Leo says he’s only telling her because he loves her and she deserves to know that it is true.

Kristen remains in the town square and talks on the phone to EJ’s daughter Sydney. Kristen says when they talked before, Sydney said she had no big summer plans. Kristen adds that she was thinking about a week in Paris and invites Sydney to join her.

Kate sits outside the Pub, making a call to have the rest of her things picked up tomorrow. Gabi walks by so Kate remarks that a bad day just got worse. Kate tells Gabi that Arianna isn’t here and she doesn’t know where she is. Gabi questions if Kate is going somewhere. Kate informs Gabi that she’s moving back to the Kiriakis Mansion. Kate comments on Gabi’s fallout from screwing over Philip and Arianna being furious with her to move out. Gabi guesses that Kate thinks she deserves it. Kate responds that when it comes to paying Liam to leave town for sniffing around her daughter, she would’ve done the same thing as she then walks away.

Xander tells Philip that this is outrageous as ARO has tripled the payment rate and want payments every two weeks instead of the once a month they were paying. Philip says this can’t be happening as there’s no way they can meet those terms. Philip asks what they are going to do. Xander says he doesn’t know but they need to figure it out fast or else they’re going to lose everything.

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Leo goes to the Brady Pub and sees Javi (now played by Jacob Martinez) sitting at the bar, texting. Leo guesses Javi is texting his boyfriend but admits it’s none of his business. Roman comes out to take their order and they both end up ordering the same chicken soup.

Chad brings Thomas and Charlotte to the book store and tells them to pick out whatever they want while Julie talks about being happy to stay open for them. Julie says they can’t go away for the whole summer without something to read and asks when they leave. Chad informs her that the kids are going with Jack tomorrow morning to Boston. Julie encourages them to have fun and admits they will be missed but they will video chat every day. Julie then directs the kids to get books. Julie tells Chad that she knows it will be hard on him to go all summer without his kids around. Chad says it’s not like he has a choice. Julie comments on on Chad, Jack, and Jennifer working through the custody dispute and notes that she thinks it’s important for the kids to know their grandparents as it’s what Abigail would’ve wanted. Chad says not like this.

Tate sits at Holly’s side in the hospital as Arianna arrives to ask how she’s doing. Tate says there’s still no change and that Sarah still has no idea what’s going on with her. They talk about if Holly possibly ate something that’s interacting with her meds.

Brady brings Sarah a sandwich and espresso at the hospital. Sarah thanks him as she can’t remember the last time she ate which Brady notes is not good. Sarah says she can’t bring herself to take a break until she figures out what’s going on with Holly. Brady asks how she’s doing. Sarah responds that she’s not getting any worse, but not getting any better. Sarah wants to assures Holly that she’s fine but she won’t make promises that she doesn’t know she can keep.

Roman goes to get Leo and Javi’s orders and tells them to help themselves to coffee. Leo comments on Javi not feeling well since he always ordered chicken soup when he was coming down with something. Javi clarifies that he’s getting it for Chanel since she started chemo today. Leo says that great minds think alike as he was also ordering for Chanel and picked up some groceries for them which Javi acknowledges is good of him. Javi talks about visiting Tesoro and they talk about how much he’s grown. Leo hopes to babysit while Johnny and Chanel are busy. Javi mentions that he’s offered too. Leo suggests coordinating their child care schedules so they don’t end up at the apartment at the same time.

Brady knows Sarah is scared for Holly and frustrated because she can’t find answers, but asks her to go easy on herself since she’s doing everything she can. Sarah says all she has is a gut feeling that Destiny and her sister’s death were related to Coriseal and now it’s in Holly’s system. Brady points out that none of Holly’s side effects are tied to Coriseal. Sarah calls it a medical mystery that they are no closer to solving.

Tate tells Arianna that Holly got sick before they had dinner, so the only things she ate were the snacks that they all ate. Ari points out that Holly was only drinking water all weekend which Tate questions. They realize that Holly drank from the tap which could be the only thing she had that they didn’t. Tate decides he has to tell Sarah because it could be the one thing that helps, so he rushes out of the room.

Chad tells Julie that it’s not that he doesn’t want the kids spending time with their grandparents, but he hates being away from them for months. Julie talks about when Jennifer and Hope went to sleepaway camp when they were little and had to write letters home while Chad has modern technology to see and talk to Thomas and Charlotte anytime. Chad guesses he has to be grateful for that. Julie suggests he make some fun plans for himself this summer and asks if he has any ideas. Chad then asks if Julie has any books on Verdi.

Arianna goes home to pack her bags. Javi’s boyfriend Gus questions her really moving out. Ari responds that there’s no way she’s living there after what Gabi pulled.

Leo asks Javi how work is going. Javi says it’s fine and he’s finally off probation after disobeying protocol. Leo is glad Johnny survived and Javi wasn’t hurt. Leo asks how Gus is. Javi responds that he’s loving life in Salem and fitting in well at the fire department. Leo says that’s great and asks if it’s not too close for comfort to be living together and working together. Javi says it’s actually going great. Roman brings them their chicken soups. Leo decides to pay for both and says it’s his treat for Chanel. Javi thanks him and tells him to take care as he exits the Pub.

Brady tells Sarah that when John was stuck on a case, he would throw out the theories and speculation and just look at the facts, so he thinks they should think about what they really know as the facts. Sarah states that four teenagers went on a getaway and they know sometimes teenagers experiment with alcohol. Brady calls that a theory while what they know is that all the kids said Holly did not drink or take anything but her prescription meds. Sarah adds that all that showed up in her blood work was Coriseal and the antidepressants she was taking. Brady asks if there was any way the meds could’ve been swapped out with Coriseal. Sarah says that the lab confirmed they were not and she wants to believe Holly, but brings up her past. Sarah admits she went through Holly’s purse while she was sleeping but didn’t find anything. Tate then comes running over and announces that he thinks he’s figured out why Holly is so sick.

Julie is surprised Chad is interested in Verdi and says she’s thrilled that he has any interest in classical music. Thomas and Charlotte come back with books. Julie says she’ll go get the Verdi book but Chad says he can get that later. Chad says they were going to the Pub for milkshakes and invites Julie to come. Julie says she’d love to but she was going to visit Holly at the hospital. Chad asks about her getting sick at the lake. Julie tells him that nobody knows what’s causing it. Julie then encourages that Holly is young and strong with great doctors, so she’s sure she will be just fine.

Tate explains that it dawned on he and Ari that Holly was the only one who drank the tap water and asks if that could mean something. Sarah responds that it could. Brady points out that it wouldn’t be tested like water from the lake, so it could’ve been contaminated. Brady decides he will head to the cabin to get a sample and leaves the hospital.

Arianna packs her bags in her car as she prepares to leave. Gus tells her that Javi had to run an errand and is sorry he wasn’t there to see her off. Ari tells Gus that she’s really happy they are together as she sees how happy he makes Javi. Gus says he’s loved getting to know the family. Ari asks if he’s sure since he’s been caught up in all of the drama going on now. Gus says he’s just said that she and Gabi aren’t getting along and that she won’t be living there anymore. Gus hopes they can work it out but Ari doesn’t know how she can forgive Gabi for going behind her back and betraying her the way she did. Gus responds that he gets that the people you care about most can hurt you the most.

Julie visits Holly in the hospital and asks how she’s really doing. Holly admits she’s not great and the worst part is that they can’t figure out why she’s sick which is scaring her. Julie encourages that Sarah is a terrific doctor and that everyone is trying to figure out what’s wrong, so when they do, she will get better. Julie says she brought Holly a book to read and wishes she could do more. Julie sends love from Maggie and adds that she’s here anytime Holly needs to talk about anything. Holly thanks her as Tate returns to the room with news. Tate says he’s not sure yet and doesn’t want to get her hopes up but explains that he and Ari realized that Holly is the only one who drank the tap water at the cabin, so Brady and Sarah think the water could be contaminated. Julie says that she has it tested at the beginning of every season but it’s possible it could’ve missed something. Tate says they don’t know for sure but Brady is up there now getting a sample, so it could be a clue as to what’s going on with her.

Leo sits alone at the Pub, looking at photos of he and Javi on his phone. Chad then arrives with Thomas and Charlotte, who excitedly greet Leo. Charlotte mentions getting slime which Chad tells her not to open until they get home. Chad sends the kids to a play table and asks Leo about his assignment. Leo promises to have a draft for him later but for now he’s going to deliver chicken soup to Chanel. The kids come running by and Leo ends up slipping on the slime toy. Roman calls 911 while Leo tries to claim he’s fine but then complains of dizziness when he tries to stand up. Roman gets a call and has to step away so Chad says he will watch Leo. Charlotte comes over to apologize. Leo says it’s fine and jokes that maybe it will be the perfect end to his day as some handsome EMT will come whisk him away, but it turns out to be Javi’s boyfriend Gus arriving at the Pub.

Holly comments on the gift Ari brought her while Sarah comes in to the room and says there’s no update yet. Julie asks about the water at the cabin which Sarah confirms Brady is looking in to now. Julie says she will get her a copy of the last official test run on the water. Julie tells Holly to take care and that she loves her as she exits. Tate asks Sarah what their next steps are. Sarah says she will run more tests to rule out anything else while they wait for Brady to come back with the water sample. Sarah mentions that Brady texted her that he made the last ferry, so he should be there now.

Brady arrives at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island to get a sample of the water from the sink. Someone appears outside the window and watches him.

Chad tells Roman that he’s sorry about all that. Roman says it happens. Chad asks how Roman is doing. Roman says he’s been better and guesses he talked to Kate. Chad confirms he did and hates seeing them at odds since they are so good together. Roman says that’s what makes this so hard. Roman says he really loves Kate, but her lies didn’t just hurt him, they hurt his grandson. Arianna arrives with her bag packed and announces she’s moving in to the Pub.

Javi finds Gus at the hospital and asks how his shift went. Gus calls it eventful as always and asks if he got the chicken soup to Chanel. Javi confirms that he did and he got to spend some time with Trey, while now he gets time with Gus so he’s having a damn good night. Gus says he knows how to make it even better as soon as the coast is clear. Javi jokes that he can be patient.

Holly tells Tate that she can’t really concentrate. Tate encourages her about all the amazing and fun things they will do when she’s out of the hospital, suggesting a road trip before she goes back to school. Holly tells Tate that she’s feeling really weird, her heart is beating fast and she can’t breathe as Tate calls for help.

Sarah checks on Leo at the hospital. Sarah is concerned that this is his second concussion in less than three months and the long term effects of serious head injuries, so he has to be more careful. Leo insists it’s not that bad and that he needs to go check on Johnny and Chanel. Sarah responds that she can’t discharge him until he has someone to pick him up and take him home, to make sure he doesn’t fall asleep in the next few hours. Sarah then gets paged and orders Leo to stay put as she will be back in a few minutes as she hurries out. Leo goes ahead and leaves the room, calling Sarah to tell her that he thinks she forgot about him and that he’s going to leave. Leo remarks that heh as places to be and people to see as he then looks ahead and sees Javi and Gus kissing, which Leo comments to himself that he wishes he didn’t see. Leo then gets dizzy and stumbles, prompting Gus to come over and asks if he’s okay. Leo says he’s fine. Gus comments that it’s good to see him back on his feet. Javi asks what he means. Gus then informs Javi that he had to bring Leo in earlier. Javi questions if he’s alright. Leo says it was just an unfortunate incident with some slime. Javi gets a text that his partner is ready to get back on the road, so he’ll see Gus back at home and exits. Leo claims to Gus that the doctors gave him the all clear. Gus offers him a ride home but Leo declines, saying he has a friend coming to pick him up. Gus tells Leo to take care of himself and walks away.

Sarah checks on Holly and says the machine went off because her heart was beating at an irregular rhythm. Holly asks if it will happen again. Sarah says it could but she ordered medication to help regulate it. Sarah encourage Holly to try to get some rest as she exits. Tate decides to resume talking about the fun things they will do when she gets better. Holly tells Tate that she loves him. Tate promises her that they will make a ton of fun memories when this is over.

Arianna tells Roman and Chad that she needs space from her mother as they wouldn’t survive being under the same roof all summer. Roman jokes that Chad’s in for a lot of drama when his kids grow up. Chad decides to get the kids home, so they exit. Roman gives Arianna a room key. She thanks him for letting her stay. Roman assures that he’ll always have a place for her and an ear to listen. Ari asks if he doesn’t think she’s overreacting. Roman says it’s not his place and he doesn’t need to know what happened between her and Gabi. Ari feels he deserves to know since he’s giving her a place to stay. Ari then informs Roman that Gabi dug up dirt on Liam and paid him to leave town. Ari declares that she doesn’t know how she can ever trust her again after she betrayed her like that. Roman responds that he knows the feeling.

Brady returns to the hospital and gives Sarah the water sample, which she says she will get to the lab right away. Sarah says she will put a rush on it since the usual turnaround time is 3-5 days but if Holly isn’t getting better, they might not have that kind of time.

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At Titan, Philip and Xander wonder how the loan could’ve been paid off and who would’ve done that.

Gwen goes to the DiMera Mansion where Kristen tells her that EJ isn’t there and if he was, he wouldn’t be alive. Gwen asks what EJ has done now. Kristen responds that he went behind her back and saw Rachel. Gwen questions why that’s a problem. Kristen thinks back to EJ accusing her of trying to have Johnny killed and threatening her over it. Kristen then tells Gwen that EJ knows the easiest way to get to her is through her daughter and that’s why it’s a problem.

Lexie cleans up at home and picks up a framed photo of her and Abe, but her hand starts shaking. Abe comes in and greets her. Lexie asks where Theo is. Abe informs her that Theo stopped at the hospital on his way home. Lexie asks if something is wrong. Abe reveals to her that Chanel is starting chemo today. Lexie is surprised to learn that Paulina’s daughter has cancer.

Chanel, Johnny, and Paulina sit together at the hospital with a nurse, preparing Chanel for chemo. Johnny goes to get Chanel some juice while Paulina encourages that she’s staying with her. Chanel argues that Paulina has so much to do as mayor but Paulina says nothing is more important than this. Chanel talks about everybody else going overboard in being too sweet when she wants to be treated like she’s still herself. Paulina encourages that everyone knows how strong she is as she comforts her.

Johnny runs in to EJ at the hospital. EJ says he needs a word. Johnny says it’s not a good time as Chanel is starting chemo, but EJ insists that what he has to say cannot wait.

Philip and Xander continue trying to figure out how the loan got paid off. Philip suggests maybe Xander could’ve kept some of Victor’s secret businesses going but Xander assures he had nothing to do with the payment. Xander argues that no one could’ve moved that amount of money, then questions if it was Philip.

Gwen asks Kristen how EJ can hurt her through Rachel. Kristen says that he can badmouth her and fill her head with lies. Gwen remarks that she knows all about EJ’s lies as he’s deceived her and screwed her in a business deal. Gwen adds that she’s returned the favor by putting in an offer to buy the hospital, so the board will push EJ out. Kristen calls that delightful news. Gwen notes that there is a catch, as if she is successful, she will be ashes. Kristen tells her to join the club.

Lexie talks to Abe about the fear and uncertainty when she was first diagnosed, so she’s sure that must be difficult for Chanel as well. Abe encourages that Lexie is back now. Lexie remarks that’s thanks to EJ. Abe says it’s not only EJ and that there’s something she should know about Paulina. Abe knows how Lexie feels about Paulina and their years as husband and wife, but reveals that Lexie wouldn’t have this second chance if it wasn’t for Paulina.

Chanel and Paulina joke about possible wigs until the nurse comes back to check on Chanel. Chanel says she’s feeling good and hopes she’ll be one of the lucky ones to not suffer bad side effects.

EJ takes Johnny in to a waiting room and says he’ll make this fast. EJ questions why Johnny has been asking about Coriseal and if Sarah put him up to it. Johnny says no and that even if she had, he’s not getting in to this with him right now. EJ asks what if he told him that Holly’s life might depend on it.

Gwen tells Kristen that she’s sorry about her misunderstanding with her and Xander at the Salem Inn the other day. Kristen says they are all adults while Gwen feels like a fool for being manipulated by EJ. Kristen says they know that EJ is always looking to make trouble. Gwen says that they won’t let him get away with stirring the pot anymore as it’s gone on too long. Kristen and Gwen agree to have each other’s back. Gwen suggests they have drinks soon which Kristen says she would love. Gwen then exits the mansion.

Philip tells Xander that he’s insulted that he would think he’s just pretending to be surprised by the loan being paid off. Xander brings up the forged letter which makes Philip bring up Xander nearly beating him to death. They agree not to do this and get back to focusing. Philip swear he had nothing to do with the loan getting paid off. Xander then gets a call, revealing that the bank sold the loan to a company called ARO Wealth Management. Philip says he’s never heard of it while Xander declares they will find out exactly who they are.

Lexie doesn’t understand what Paulina has to do with her recovery. Abe explains that Paulina thought EJ was doing something illegal, so she investigated and discovered his secret experiments. Abe adds that EJ dared Paulina to shut down his project, but she couldn’t and wouldn’t because she realized EJ’s experiments could bring Lexie back to him and Theo. Lexie questions why he’s telling her this now. Abe responds that with what Chanel is going through now, it would be wrong of him not to be there for her. Lexie agrees that he should be and needs to be there for Chanel. Lexie tells Abe that she loves him for wanting to support Chanel and she’s so grateful for every moment she’s had with him as they hug.

Chanel asks Paulina what the deal is with her and Lexie since Lexie seemed hostile towards her at the Juneteenth celebration. Paulina states that she’s obviously uncomfortable around her because she’s still technically married to Abe. Chanel argues that Lexie has nothing to complain about since Paulina moved out and didn’t put up a fight which Paulina says was the right thing to do. Chanel asks what happens next. Paulina says she doesn’t know and calls it a complete mess. Paulina doesn’t want Chanel to worry about any of it and assures she’ll be fine. Chanel reminds her that she’s there for her too. Chanel wonders what’s keeping Johnny.

Johnny questions what EJ did. EJ warns Johnny that he can’t repeat this to anyone as he explains that years ago, DiMera Pharmaceuticals produced a batch of Coriseal that became contaminated in production and as soon as quality control caught it, it was disposed of but the employee who did it didn’t go through the appropriate channels. EJ states that he simply told the head of the division to handle it. Johnny asks what the batch was contaminated with. EJ reveals that it was arsenic.

Philip and Xander look up ARO Wealth Management, finding out that they profit by coming to collect. Xander says so much for it being paid off and instructs Philip to find out whatever he can about them. Xander adds that he has something he needs to handle as he exits the office.

Lexie goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Kristen that she was looking for EJ. Kristen guesses she came to see Dr. Rolf and says she doesn’t have to hide anything from her. Kristen asks if everything is okay. Lexie claims she’s fine and just a little tired from pushing herself too much. Kristen remarks that DiMeras don’t lack drive, ambition, or charm. Kristen tells Lexie not to worry as she won’t say anything to anyone as she then exits the room. Lexie then heads towards the tunnels.

Paulina tells Chanel that she will see if she can track down Johnny, but Abe arrives and greets them . Abe says he stopped by to offer Chanel his support and brought her tea. They thank him as Abe asks how Chanel is doing. Chanel says so far, so good which Abe says he’s glad to hear. Paulina says they appreciate him stopping by. Abe hopes he’s not overstepping, but he wanted them to know he’s been thinking about them. Chanel says they appreciate it. Paulina says she’ll give them a moment to catch up while she goes to track down Johnny.

Johnny argues that arsenic is a deadly poison. EJ says it depends on the amount and that it’s in nature. Johnny questions if he’s justifying it and argues that two women are dead. Johnny then asks what this has to do with Holly. EJ responds that he doesn’t know for sure yet, but he just learned that the contaminated batch was disposed of on Smith Island and Holly got ill after staying there. Johnny asks if he’s saying that Holly is sick and it’s his fault.

Xander joins Kristen in her room at the Salem Inn. Kristen asks about his hasty exit before. Xander tells her that it was because Holly is sick and mentions running in to EJ at the hospital. Xander adds that EJ delighted in telling Sarah that they are a thing. Kristen jokes about putting it out that she’s gotten her claws in him and that soon the whole town will be clutching their pearls as she kisses him.

EJ tells Johnny that he just learned the contaminated pills were buried on Smith Island. Johnny asks about Holly being poisoned by them. EJ says they don’t know that for sure. Johnny asks what the prognosis is if she is suffering from arsenic poisoning. EJ responds that if it goes untreated, it could be fatal after a few days. Johnny angrily shouts that he cannot believe this. EJ insists that he cares about Holly too and will do everything in his power to save her, but he just hopes it’s not too late.

Abe tells Chanel that he didn’t mean to upset Paulina. Chanel says they have a lot to work through. Abe knows Chanel has a lot to think about. Chanel says she’s happy to think about anything other than the chemicals going through her body right now. Abe is sorry this is all happening at the same time. Chanel says she’s sorry too, especially for Paulina.

Lexie visits Dr. Rolf and asks why her symptoms are back and worse than before. Dr. Rolf says they were hoping for more from the first dose. Lexie worries that her coordination is off and admits she’s scared.

Chanel acknowledges that Lexie’s return was a miracle for Abe and Theo and she loves them, so there is no right side, but it doesn’t make it any easier for any of them.

Dr. Rolf tells Lexie that anyone would be frightened by what she’s going through, but says it’s important to stay positive as they are still learning the limits of the drug. Lexie urges him to push the limits no matter what it takes. Lexie declares that she was given her life back and she’s not about to let it go now.

Philip bumps in to Gwen at the book store. Gwen brings up hearing about Philip and Gabi’s difficult break up. Philip questions what Gabi said about it. Gwen says that Gabi admitted it was her fault and that she deeply regrets whatever she did. Gwen adds that she empathizes with Philip because she knows what it’s like to be betrayed by someone you love. Gwen offers to help him find a book to deal with a broken heart.

Kristen questions why Xander is so grumpy and asks so what if Sarah knows about them since they aren’t married anymore. Kristen tells Xander that it’s not a crime to have sex as she kisses him but Xander pulls away and says they need to finish their conversation about DiMera Pharmaceuticals and EJ because he’s more determined than ever to take down EJ. Kristen says she is too for Rachel’s sake. Xander asks what Rachel has to do with it. Kristen thinks EJ is targeting Rachel to hurt her. Xander comments on EJ sinking lower. Kristen declares that she will never let EJ mess with her daughter again.

EJ tells Johnny that he told him all of this because he needs his help. Johnny questions what he’s supposed to do. EJ asks Johnny to tell Sarah and whoever else he’s working with that their suspicions are unfounded. Johnny questions EJ wanting him to lie for him. EJ says it’s for the family, the company, and for Holly. EJ declares that Johnny will do whatever it takes to assuage their suspicion for now, until he can figure out how to fix this. Johnny questions if he has any idea what he’s asking him to do here. EJ says of course and that he may need his help again in the future depending on how this plays out. Johnny tells EJ that he can’t, especially not now, and that he needs to get back to Chanel. Johnny then walks out of the room, leaving EJ frustrated.

Abe tells Chanel that he has to get going. Chanel thanks him again for coming. Abe says he’d like to come again if that’s okay. Chanel tells him that he’s always welcome. Johnny then returns and greets them. Paulina asks where he’s been. Johnny claims he was getting juice for Chanel and overheard some nurses talking about Holly, so he went to check on her. Chanel mentions that they heard she was admitted. Abe asks if he knows what’s wrong with her. Johnny claims he doesn’t and doesn’t think anyone knows. Johnny asks if Chanel is feeling okay as she looks a little uncomfortable. Chanel says she’s just a little queasy, so Johnny asks Abe and Paulina to give them a couple minutes. Abe tells Chanel to take care and that he’ll see her soon as they exit.

Dr. Rolf asks Lexie squeeze his hand as hard as she can. Dr. Rolf worries that the first dose worked immediately while the second dose is having no effect. Lexie cries that this means the treatment isn’t working. Lexie talks about her research and adding injections to increase the drug. Dr. Rolf says he’s already tried on rats and the results are short lived. Lexie argues that they have to try. Lexie breaks down crying that she can’t lose her second chance.

Gwen gives Philip a book titled “So Long, Soulmate” and says it’s one that really helped her. Gwen notes that it won’t solve his problems overnight but it can help him see things differently and change his headspace as it has lots of good tips. Philip questions why she knows so much about this kind of stuff when she doesn’t strike him as the hearts and flowers type. Gwen responds that she tends to be drawn to the wrong men. Philip asks if that includes Xander. Gwen says the jury is still out on him.

Kristen tells Xander that she was thinking about what he said about the missing files and Coriseal is highly regulated, so a batch can’t just disappear unless there was no record of them to begin with. Xander calls her a genius as they kiss. Xander decides it’d be a shame to let the room go to waste as they move onto the bed.

Chanel compares the chemo to morning sickness and how she wants to have a baby and get her life back. Chanel declares that she’s going to beat this and that the cancer doesn’t stand a chance as Johnny hugs her.

Abe catches up to Paulina at the hospital. Paulina tells him that she’d rather not talk right now as she appreciates him being there for Chanel, but her family needs space like he did when Lexie came back. Paulina then walks away.

Lexie returns home and sits down. She picks up an envelope addressed to Abe which is a certification revoking her death. Lexie looks up at a photo of Abe and Theo and tearfully declares that she can’t leave them again.

EJ visits Dr. Rolf and says this better be good news. Dr. Rolf says he’s afraid not as he just saw Lexie and the drug is no longer having the desired effect. EJ orders him to try something else then but Dr. Rolf says he’s exhausted every formula, adjusted every variable, and nothing is working. Dr. Rolf fears that Lexie’s time left with them is short. EJ asks how long they have. Dr. Rolf says it would be months at most but it could be much less than that.

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At the DiMera Mansion, EJ is on the phone with Rita. EJ says he hasn’t spoken to Johnny yet but he can’t keep asking about Coriseal, declaring that what was buried on Smith Island needs to stay buried. EJ then hangs up as Chad arrives. EJ greets him and asks what brings him by. Chad says he just came to get one of Stefano’s books and repeats that he doesn’t want to get in the middle of whatever’s going on between EJ and Kristen. Chad asks if everything is okay between them. EJ thinks back to confronting Kristen over trying to kill Johnny. EJ then tells Chad that everything is far from okay.

Kristen meets Brady at Bayview where they wait for Rachel to return from her snack time. Brady says he met with Dr. Gregory and that they should have plenty of time to tell Rachel about Sophia. Kristen explains that she was going to bring Rachel a stuffed animal that she had Lani get from the aquarium, but she and the staff couldn’t find it anywhere which is why she was late. Rachel then enters the room, holding the stuffed animal from the aquarium.

Xander arrives at the hospital and asks Sarah if Holly is okay. Sarah responds that she’s stable for now. Xander is sure she’ll be alright if Sarah is taking care of her. Xander then asks if Sarah is alright. Sarah starts to cry as Xander hugs her. Sarah thanks him for coming. Xander says that Holly will always be his niece and asks if she’s going to make a full recovery. Sarah admits she doesn’t know and she keeps thinking about what happened with Destiny. Xander is glad he was there with her. Sarah admits he was a comfort. Xander calls that a terrible tragedy and insists this situation with Holly is completely different. Xander encourages that she has the most dedicated doctor and tells Sarah that he has faith in her.

Alex goes to Titan and asks Philip if he’s got a minute. Philip says sure and asks how Stephanie is doing. Alex admits she’s not great and still in deep with the PTSD from the kidnapping along with throwing in his surprise daughter. Philip is sure that complicates things and asks if he can help. Alex wishes he could but says it’s just a rough patch they need to get through, hopefully together.

Belle goes to see Stephanie at home and says she has something to talk to her about which she thought would be better to do in person. Stephanie guesses that she is going to charge her for shooting at Joy. Belle assures that she has not changed her mind and no charges will be filed for the discharge of her gun. Belle hopes that lessens the sting of what she’s going to say next. Belle then informs Stephanie that the judge has decided Owen Kent is unfit to stand trial which means she won’t be able to testify against him. Stephanie worries about him getting out but Belle assures that Owen will be sent to a high security hospital and will be going away for a long time.

Philip encourages Alex that he and Stephanie will get through this as they love each other and there wasn’t any betrayal or deception. Alex tells him he’s sorry about what happened with he and Gabi. Alex asks if there’s any way of making that work. Philip responds that he’ll never get past what Gabi did to their family, pointing out they could still lose everything. Alex says he knows but that Gabi is trying to make amends since Xander told him that she offered a chunk of Stefan’s inheritance which he notes could help Titan out a lot. Philip says he’s not wild about taking anything from Gabi, but Xander convinced him not to let his pride get in the way of saving the company, so he’s going along with it. Philip adds that shit will hit the fan if EJ finds out that his dad’s money is going to prop up his chief rival. Alex declares that’s why they have to make sure EJ never finds out.

Chad asks EJ if this is a new thing with Kristen. EJ responds that she’s blaming him for Rachel’s emotional struggles when he was the one shot by her. EJ calls Rachel her demon seed which Chad finds a bit harsh. EJ points out that Kristen didn’t raise Rachel, but groomed an accomplice, so it’s hardly surprising that she’s unstable. EJ argues that if Kristen wants to know why her daughter is in Bayview, she should look in the mirror. Chad admits that’s never been Kristen’s strong suit but he thinks she tries hard to be a good mother. EJ says Chad may not want to admit that Kristen is a manipulative bitch and adds that he’s dealing with other stress, so he’s not feeling forgiving. Chad asks about the other stress. EJ says they aren’t worth discussing as a few of them won’t be a problem much longer.

Rachel excitedly greets Brady and Kristen. Kristen asks about the stuffed animal which Rachel reveals that EJ brought to her last night, leaving Kristen shocked.

Sarah appreciates Xander’s faith in her and agrees to try to think positive about Holly’s condition. Sarah asks if he’s made any headway in to the investigation in to DiMera and Coriseal. Xander says he hasn’t which makes him more suspicious since the records from that time period is missing. Xander feels it’s no coincidence but he’s working on finding a way to recover them as he has someone on the inside. Xander knows it’s important to Sarah but says she needs to lie low so she’s not in EJ’s crosshairs. Sarah points out that he’s putting himself out there. Xander says he can handle EJ and if he’s responsible for people dying, they need to stop him. Sarah just hopes they stop him in time.

Belle can tell Stephanie is still worried. Stephanie worries about Owen finding a way to escape or be released. Belle assures that her office will be keeping tabs on him and she’s already filed a permanent restraining order so there will be legal repercussions. Stephanie thanks Belle for telling her and for everything she’s done. Belle acknowledges that Stephanie has gone through a horrible ordeal but she’s a fighter who survived Owen Kent twice. Belle encourages Stephanie to get her power back and to stop letting Owen Kent control her life.

Xander assures Sarah that he’s all in for whatever she needs. Sarah appreciates that and says she wants to prevent a possible resurgence of this drug. Xander talks about being eager to take down EJ. Sarah reminds him that she didn’t get him involved to settle the score as this is about protecting people. Xander assures that he understands. Sarah tells him to just be careful because Victoria needs him.

Brady asks Rachel if EJ has ever come to visit her before. Rachel confirms last night was the first time and said he wanted to tell her that he forgives her for shooting him. Kristen asks if EJ said anything else. Rachel admits that EJ told her about Johnny.

Philip agrees with Alex that if EJ doesn’t already know, they should stop him from finding out. Alex asks if Gabi is on board with that. Philip says he’ll have someone talk to her. They agree that the money can help them out a lot. Alex asks Philip if he knew about Xander and Kate setting Johnny up. Philip assures that he didn’t but it didn’t shock him. Alex is glad that Xander is dropping the lawsuit and that Johnny seems to be letting it go. Philip responds that Johnny doesn’t strike him as the vindictive type, unlike his father.

Chad informs EJ that he’s looking for Stefano’s old chess book that he used to put notes in because he’s helping Belle solve a mystery. EJ guesses it’s the chess set that Stefano left for Marlena which Chad confirms. EJ thought she wanted no part of it. Chad says that’s still true but Belle thinks there’s more to it. EJ asks like what, but Chad says it’s none of his business. EJ argues that it was a bequest from their father. Chad points out it wasn’t to him and walks out while EJ remarks that it wasn’t to Chad either.

Kristen asks Rachel what EJ told her about Johnny. Rachel says that EJ told her that Johnny said hi and that he’s sorry for not visiting as there was a fire at his apartment, but nobody got hurt. Rachel questions why they look like something bad happened. Kristen informs her that not everyone is okay and that’s why they are here. Rachel asks what’s wrong. Brady tells Rachel that they’ve got some sad news and were waiting for the right time to tell her. Brady adds that Dr. Gregory says she’s ready to hear it.

Chad meets Belle at the book store and asks if she and Paul made any headway on the Italian Lire. Belle says as far as they can tell, there’s nothing special about it. Chad guesses that’s good news but admits he hoped it would be something fun and exciting. Belle says it was apparently just in general circulation. Chad looks it over and wonders what it means.

Alex tells Philip that EJ is getting it from all sides as he’s under immense scrutiny from the authorities over the whole Lexie situation, so hopefully that will prevent him from going on the defensive. Philip suggests putting Stephanie back on the payroll for PR in case EJ does try to strike against Titan, if she’s up for it. Alex agrees to talk to her about it because she might want something else to focus on other than Joy and Owen Kent.

Stephanie reads an article on her laptop with an interview with Jeremy about their kidnapping, where Jeremy said that Stephanie and her strength is what inspired him to survive. Stephanie declares that Owen is a monster and she’s done being his victim, so he’s out of her head and out of her life.

EJ approaches Xander and Sarah at the hospital. Xander calls him a disciple of the devil while Sarah asks if they can do this another time. EJ asks Xander if he’s a disciple of the devil because he told Gwen about his sordid affair with Kristen, then jokes that he bets he didn’t want Sarah to know about that. Xander tries to explain to Sarah but she says she should get to a patient and rushes off. Xander then asks EJ what the hell is wrong with him. EJ points out that he and Sarah aren’t together anymore, so he questions why she should care if he’s sleeping with two other women. Xander says he told EJ to stay the hell out of his life. EJ remarks that he did him a favor since Sarah’s already moved on with Brady, yet Xander is here pining like a teenager. Xander warns that he will regret this. Xander walks away as EJ points out that he already said that.

Chad and Belle continue to go over the Italian Lire. Chad bets Stefano wanted John and Marlena to spend that somewhere very special and suggests they fly to Rome. Belle points out that it’s no longer in circulation and her research said it’s worth about five bucks these days. Chad decides they can get a slice of pizza then.

Philip tells Alex that he knows he should feel some relief that Gabi’s money is coming in, but he won’t relax until it’s actually in the account, especially since they could lose everything if they miss a loan payment. Alex asks what if they just sell the Kiriakis Mansion. Philip argues that it meant everything to Victor. Alex asks what Victor would choose to save, the mansion or Titan? Philip hopes they never have to answer that question.

Rachel asks what the sad news is. Kristen asks what exactly EJ told her about the fire in Johnny’s apartment. Rachel says he just said it was an accident. Brady informs her that wasn’t exactly true. Kristen then reveals to Rachel that the fire was set by Sophia as she wanted to hurt Johnny. Rachel asks if Sophia is in jail or coming back to Bayview. Brady brings up Sophia having mental health problems and says the doctors weren’t able to heal her and she just wanted to end the pain. Rachel asks what he’s saying and how she ended it. Brady then reveals that she jumped off the bridge into the Salem River. Rachel asks if she’s alright. Kristen responds that she’s not. Kristen adds that she knows they were friends, but Sophia didn’t make it out of the river and she died.

Xander returns to Titan and tells Philip that he needs to talk to him. Philip responds that he’s trying to figure something about for their next loan payment. Xander asks if they won’t have Gabi’s money by then. Philip then comes across something on his laptop.

Rachel can’t believe Sophia is dead. Kristen knows she’s sad because they were friends. Rachel worries that the doctors won’t be able to help her if they couldn’t help Sophia. Brady encourages that her problems are different and she will be fine. Rachel asks why Sophia jumped off the bridge. Brady thinks she was in so much pain that she lost hope. Kristen encourages Rachel that there’s always hope. Brady says Rachel is in Bayview to learn to deal with the things that upset her. Kristen talks about Rachel’s progress and doing so much better, so hopefully she’ll be coming home soon. Rachel cries that Sophia can never come home. Kristen wants her to know that no matter what, they are always here for her and there’s no problem too big to fix and they both love her. Rachel says she loves them too as they hug her.

Alex goes home to find Stephanie taking the extra dead bolts off of the door. Alex thought they made her feel safe. Stephanie responds that she thought having a gun would make her feel safe too but it didn’t. Stephanie argues that feeling safe doesn’t come from dead bolts, guns, or the people she loves. Stephanie declares that the only way to feel safe and secure is coming from within herself.

Belle is sorry to drag Chad down this rabbit hole instead of being with his kids before they go to Boston. Chad assures that they are with their friends now and wouldn’t want him hovering. Chad adds that the kids will have a great summer with Jack and Jennifer in Boston, so he’ll have more free time the next few months and he looks forward to spending that with her, trying to solve this mystery. Belle hopes that’s not all he means.

Sarah comes back over to EJ and asks if he got off on gossiping like a high school mean girl over Xander’s love life and asks if he was trying to hurt Xander or her. EJ asks who says he wanted to hurt anyone. Sarah argues that he gets off on hurting people which makes him owning a hospital even more disgusting. EJ warns her to watch herself. Sarah responds that she’s not afraid of him. EJ says she might want to rethink that since it’s not a given that he’s going anywhere which means he is still her boss and warns that she does not want to make an enemy of him. Sarah responds that she could say the same thing.

Chad shows Belle the old chess book of Stefano’s where he left all kinds of notes, so he figured something in it might could help them. Chad asks if she’s sure she still wants to do this. Belle talks about Marlena’s worries, but says if things get sticky then Paul and the ISA are just a phone call away.

Philip tells Xander that he can’t believe it, but the loan shows a zero balance, questioning how it’s possible that it could’ve been paid off.

Stephanie informs Alex that Owen isn’t going to prison and isn’t even going to stand trial. Alex says it seems like she’s made some type of breakthrough. Stephanie tells Alex about reading Jeremy’s quotes about surviving because of her and Belle telling her that she’s a survivor. Alex says he’s always known that. Stephanie says she hasn’t felt that in a long time, but she knows the only way to stop feeling like a victim is to choose to stop feeling that way. Stephanie declares this is her choosing. Alex tells her that she has no idea how proud he is of her and kisses her.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion, on the phone with Dr. Gregory, questioning where she was as she couldn’t find her before leaving Bayview. Kristen complains about Rachel just finding out a friend took her own life. Kristen assures that she and Brady are in agreement on this. Kristen thinks back to EJ warning that she will pay for what she’s done. Kristen tells Dr. Gregory that EJ must be added to the banned visitors list because he is a very dangerous man and she doesn’t want him going anywhere near her daughter.

Brady goes to the hospital and hugs Sarah. Sarah asks how it went with Rachel. Brady says she was upset and they tried to comfort her, then she went right to her therapy appointment. Sarah hopes that will help her process everything. Brady says she’s been through a lot and asks how Holly is. Sarah says she’s the same and remarks that it’s been a day. Brady asks if she’s okay. Sarah informs him that she just had a run-in with EJ who was trying to push her buttons as usual. EJ hides around the corner as Sarah tells Brady how much she wanted to ask him about Coriseal and a possible contamination. Sarah comments on whatever was going on with DiMera Pharmaceuticals two years ago being the cause of Holly’s symptoms and how she just wants answers like how it got in to Holly’s system and what Holly could’ve caught on Smith Island as EJ looks on concerned from around the corner.

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Liam tells Arianna that he didn’t want to leave Salem but he had no choice. Ari asks if he got a better job or something. Liam says that an opportunity came up that he couldn’t turn down as it’s what he had to do for he and his son. Ari gets that but says what he did to her was pretty rude. Liam says she’s right and he’s really sorry about that. Ari guesses this is it then. Liam admits he’d like to give her a proper goodbye and kisses her. Aaron then walks by with the iced coffee and stops in disappointment as he sees Ari and Liam kissing. Gabi then walks in to the town square and stops in disbelief when she sees Ari kissing Liam. Aaron watches on as Gabi then interrupts them and questions what the hell Liam is thinking coming back to Salem, let alone kissing her daughter. Arianna asks what Gabi is talking about and why Liam shouldn’t be in Salem.

Xander sits at his desk at Titan and thinks back to Sarah asking him to look in to DiMera Pharmaceuticals. Kristen then arrives as Xander says she’s just the person he wanted to see. Kristen says when she got his call, she wasn’t expecting an office visit. Kristen says it’s been awhile since she’s done it on a desk and asks Xander if he wants to give it a whirl. Xander responds that he’s sorry but his desk is strictly for business, which is why he needs her help.

Rita goes to the DiMera Mansion where EJ is pouring a drink. Rita remarks that she never drinks during a crisis. EJ questions how she knew there was a crisis. Rita says that his tone on the phone had the unmistakable sound of urgency. EJ reveals that he found out that Kristen almost certainly enlisted Sophia to try and kill his son, adding that if the fire department hadn’t shown up, she would’ve gotten her wish. EJ questions Rita not reacting. Rita says it takes a lot to shock her, but asks EJ if he is sure. EJ says he is quite.

At the hospital, Sarah tells Brady and Tate that Holly is stable. Tate is relieved while Sarah says she needs him to be honest as she asks if they took anything at the cabin. Tate assures that Holly would never take drugs after what happened. Brady asks about the test results. Sarah looks at them, which reveal she tested positive for Coriseal, but then declares that she needs to talk to Holly and walks away.

Kristen questions Xander wanting to talk about work. Xander responds that he just needs some information on DiMera Enterprises and it’s about EJ as he knows she hates him and wants him brought to his knees. Kristen then asks how she can help.

Rita tells EJ that Kristen has committed questionable activities over the years, but trying to murder his son seems a bridge too far even for a DiMera. Rita starts to cry and says she can’t imagine why anyone would try to hurt Johnny, let alone his own aunt. EJ explains that Kristen wanted revenge for what she believes he’d done to her daughter. Rita thought Rachel was safely tucked away in Bayview. EJ responds that Kristen doesn’t see Bayview as safe, but as a hellhole and she blames him for putting her there, so she decided to retaliate by killing his son. Rita is thankful that she failed, then asks EJ what he’s going to do about it. EJ corrects that it’s what they are going to do about it.

Sarah enters Holly’s hosptial room to check on her. Holly says she’s feeling horrible and asks what happened. Sarah reveals that she had a seizure, but she’s stable now and she got her blood work back. Holly asks what’s wrong with her. Sarah responds that they are still working on it, but the results showed that she had a narcotic in her system. Holly calls that impossible. Sarah knows she doesn’t want to get in trouble and says all that is important is her health, so she needs her to tell her what she took.

Aaron watches on as Gabi tells Arianna that she just heard that Liam moved away, so she didn’t expect him. Arianna argues that Gabi questioned him coming back like it’s something he shouldn’t have done. Arianna then guesses that Liam left town because of Gabi.

Xander explains to Kristen that he’s been looking in to a drug manufactured by DiMera Pharmaceuticals a couple years ago and there might be an issue with it. Kristen questions why he cares about a drug, then realizes it has something to do with Sarah. Kristen asks why they are doing this to impress his ex. Xander calls it the right thing to do with lives at stake, but he thought the prospect of bringing EJ down might appeal to Kristen. Kristen hopes she’s not that predictable but says she’s all ears.

Rita assumes EJ will want to act quickly against Kristen. EJ says he’s decided to make her sweat by putting her on notice and that he made it clear the hammer will come down. Rita calls the element of surprise one of her favorites but says hammering Kristen may have to wait, because they have an urgent matter to deal with that also involves Johnny. EJ asks what now. Rita responds that she’s afraid naming Johnny as CEO of DiMera might not have been the wisest decision after all.

Holly swears to Sarah that she did not take anything and no one gave her drugs as she’s only been taking the meds that Dr. Fuller prescribed her. Sarah says the lab results also showed a narcotic. Sarah tells Holly to get some rest while they get to the bottom of this. Sarah says she’ll call Holly’s mom to update her but Holly says she will call her. Sarah adds that she will question Tate and Brady as well. Holly says she really needs to see Tate, so Sarah agrees to send him in.

Arianna says she knew it was Gabi’s fault that Liam left town and questions what she did. Gabi reluctantly admits that she gave Liam a lot of money to leave Salem so that her daughter wouldn’t have a criminal in her life and she stands by the decision. Arianna complains about Gabi acting like she didn’t know why Liam left Salem and lying to her face. Liam tells Ari not to be mad at Gabi because in a way, she did him a favor and she did the same for her.

Sarah goes back to Tate and Brady. Sarah says Holly is better and she needs to update them on her condition. Sarah explains that something came up in Holly’s toxicology report that she said she doesn’t remember taking. Sarah asks Tate if there’s any way that Holly could’ve accidentally come in to contact with a prescription narcotic which she reveals is Coriseal. Tate questions what is going on.

Xander asks Kristen if she still has access to DiMera records from two years ago to find out what happened to the drug. Kristen says maybe, so Xander asks what she wants in return.

Gabi questions Liam coming back and breaking their agreement if she did him such a favor. Ari tells Gabi that she’s not going to attack Liam when he came back because he was worried about her and thought she was in the hospital. Gabi questions why he would think that. Ari explains that Holly got sick at the cabin. Gabi asks if she’s okay. Aaron comes over and says he thought that Ari texted Gabi, but Gabi reveals she did not. Aaron tells Gabi that they just thought it was a stomach bug. Gabi asks if there’s any chance they caught it. Ari angrily tells Gabi not to change the subject. Gabi admits what she did was wrong and says they can go home to talk about it, but Ari declares she doesn’t want to be under the same roof as her or anywhere near her.

Tate questions what Coriseal is. Sarah repeats that it’s a narcotic. Tate argues that he sees how Sarah and Brady are looking at each other, so there’s obviously more to it. Brady explains that Sarah recently treated someone else, who died after taking Coriseal. Sarah adds that Holly said she had no idea how it ended up in her system. Tate asks if the other patient overdosed or what. Sarah states they believe she took some pills from a tainted batch, but it’s a very common drug so there’s no reason to think the same here. Tate argues that there’s no way Holly is using again. Brady says they want to believe that, but points out that she was able to hide it from him last time. Tate argues that Sarah has been seeing her this time and she hasn’t been secretive. Sarah talks about any possibility of an accident while Tate argues that they were in a cabin in the woods. Tate insists that after taking laced drugs and Sophia poisoning her, she would never mix anything and that all Holly has wanted is to be in control of her mind and her life again. Sarah calls it mystifying to her as well.

EJ questions Rita as to why it would be a mistake to name Johnny as CEO. Rita reveals that she received a call from the head of DiMera Pharmaceuticals, who said that Johnny has been snooping around the manufacturing arm and asking questions about a bad batch of Coriseal and why there are files missing. EJ is annoyed as they realize it was the batch they destroyed because it was contaminated with arsenic.

Gabi asks Arianna to be reasonable. Ari responds that she is being very reasonable as she tells Gabi and Liam both to get out of her face as she then walks away with Aaron. Gabi calls Liam an ungrateful idiot and yells at him that this is all his fault.

Xander questions what exactly Kristen wants in exchange for this information. Kristen reminds Xander that she asked him to take care of EJ and he refused. Xander questions thinking murdering EJ is a fair trade. Kristen clarifies that she doesn’t want him to kill EJ even though it would solve her problem because EJ wants to get rid of her, but she plans to bring EJ down first and get him before he gets her. Xander says if they work together, they can put EJ behind bars eventually. Kristen argues that eventually is not an option and they need to bring him down now as she can’t afford to wait. Xander guesses that Kristen is really scared, which she admits.

EJ doesn’t understand where this is coming from as he never heard any reports that the contaminated pills harmed anyone and there’s been no investigations, so he asks why Johnny is asking questions about this now.

Sarah appreciates Tate and Brady being concerned about Holly and promises they will get to the bottom of it. Tate goes to see Holly in her hospital room. Sarah tells Brady that she wishes she understood what’s happening and she feels terrible for not having answers. Brady asks her not to blame herself. Sarah argues that it’s her job to make it make sense, but she’s starting to question her ability to do it. Sarah complains that she let Destiny walk out and an hour later, she was dead while she can’t figure out what’s going on with her niece and it took her months to diagnose Marlena. Brady blames that on EJ’s budget cuts at the hospital so it wasn’t on her. Brady adds that Marlena made a full recovery because Sarah came through for her and he’s really confident that she will do the same for Holly.

Tate visits Holly and says she looks much better. Holly insists that she didn’t take some drug and that it feels exactly like when Sophia switched her meds. Holly calls it terrifying as she doesn’t understand why this is happening. Tate says that history is not repeating itself since Sophia is dead. Holly then asks what if she’s not.

Arianna and Aaron walk past the Brady Pub. Ari says she can’t believe her mother. Aaron says he’s not entirely sure what he just walked in on apart from her kissing Liam. Ari explains that it was her finding out that Gabi paid Liam off to leave Salem because she can’t stand the idea of her being happy. Aaron asks if that’s really why she did it. Ari argues that Gabi is trying to control her life and it pisses her off. Aaron points out that at least she cares about her and loves her.

Xander asks Kristen if EJ made a serious threat. Kristen calls it serious enough. Xander then gets interrupted by a call from Philip. Xander thanks him for letting him know and hangs up. Xander tells Kristen that he has to go and he’ll be in touch as he races out of the office.

Tate questions Holly not thinking Sophia is dead. Holly points out that they never found her body and asks what if she floated down the river and climbed out on Smith Island. Holly starts insisting that she knows it’s Sophia and she can’t believe this is happening again.

Sarah thanks Brady and goes to check in while Brady gets a call from Steve. Brady asks if the ISA had any luck tracking down the source of Liam’s windfall. Steve informs him that he received a cashier’s check from Gabi, so Brady realizes it had nothing to do with Destiny’s death. Brady guesses it must connect to DiMera Pharmaceuticals and declares that the one guy they need answers from now is EJ.

EJ asks Rita if she has any idea why Johnny would suddenly be interested in Coriseal. Rita says she doesn’t as Johnny wouldn’t say. EJ questions if they have anything to worry about since he was assured the contaminated batch was gotten rid of with no blowback. They admit they don’t like this being stirred up again while EJ assures that he intends to put a stop to it.

Gabi questions what Liam is still doing here. Liam says he just stopped by to say hi to Julie and pick up books for his son. Gabi complains that he completely blew up their deal. Liam argues that he never said he would never come back to Salem. Gabi argues that she paid him to leave Salem for good, not temporarily. Gabi adds that she also told him to never make contact with Arianna again. Liam responds that he didn’t say anything to her and if she just kept her mouth shut, none of this would’ve happened. Gabi remarks that he doesn’t have to suffer the consequences as her daughter will probably never speak to her again. Liam says that’s not his problem and walks away as Gabi screams at him to stay the hell away from her daughter. As Liam walks away, Kristen walks in to the town square and comments that he looks familiar.

Arianna says she knows Aaron is trying to help but asks him not to defend her mother, so he apologizes. Aaron says he would give anything to have his mother overstep boundaries and annoy the hell out of him, just to have her back. Ari didn’t mean to be insensitive as she knows his mom being sick has been hard, but it doesn’t make her any less mad at her mom. Aaron says he understands as they agree to go check on Holly.

Kristen approaches Gabi and asks who that was as he looked familiar. Gabi responds that he helped arrange for her family to spend the holidays in the Crypt and did Peter’s dirty work. Kristen remembers his picture from the paper and says maybe she’ll take a crack at him. Gabi says she already did for her. Kristen doesn’t blame her if he’s hanging around Arianna and remarks that Ari must be grateful that she’s so protective. Gabi wishes she could make Ari understand what she does is for her. Kristen responds that she knows exactly how she feels.

Sarah returns to Brady and tells him that Tate’s still with Holly, so they could grab coffee while they wait. Brady says he’d love to but he has to go as Rachel’s doctors think she’s ready to hear the news about Sophia, so he’s going to meet Kristen at Bayview to somehow break it to her. Sarah wishes him luck and hopes that goes well as Brady then exits. Xander then arrives and asks if Holly is okay. Sarah responds that she’s stable for now. Xander is sure she’ll be alright if Sarah is taking care of her. Xander then asks if Sarah is alright. Sarah starts to cry as Xander hugs her.

Tate tells Holly that she’s right that Sophia’s body was never found but the police dragged the river and if there was any chance or hope, they wouldn’t have called off the search. Tate promises there’s no way that Sophia could’ve done this. Tate tells Holly to get some rest. Holly argues that she’s not crazy. Tate says he didn’t say she was but she’s in recovery, so he encourages her to get better and they’ll worry about the rest. Tate brings up when Holly overdosed and he almost lost her, he thought it was as scared as he’s ever been. Tate declares he can’t let that ever happen again.

Rita asks EJ what she can do to help. EJ says he needs time to formulate a plan but it’s the worst possible time. Rita wonders if she shouldn’t have brought it to his attention yet. EJ is glad she did but his plate is full. EJ says it’s been a couple of years since he thought about the contaminated batch of pills, so he thought that problem was buried for good. Rita then reveals that the pills were actually buried on Smith Island.

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Gabi goes to see Theo in his office at DiMera Enterprises. Theo thought he made it clear he didn’t want to see her. Gabi responds that she’ll make it quick but she came to say congratulations, thanks, and that she’s sorry.

Sarah and Brady find Liam at a park in Brookville. Liam questions what they are doing there. Sarah responds that they came to ask him some questions.

Holly sleeps on the couch at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island as Tate watches over her. Arianna and Aaron come in and asks how she is. Tate says last night was rough but she insists that she doesn’t want to leave the island and that it’s just a side effect of her new medication, adding that she still hasn’t eaten anything. Ari hopes the worst is behind them and she’ll wake up feeling good as new. Ari and Aaron don’t think it’s Holly’s meds. Tate wonders if she could’ve had food poisoning from before they got there. Aaron suggests it could be a stomach flu and hopes it’s not contagious. Tate states that he just wants Holly to feel better.

Sarah informs Liam that his brother Charlie told her they could find him here. Liam questions her knowing Charlie. Sarah explains that her sister Melissa used to be his stepmom which Liam remembers. Sarah introduces Liam to Brady. Sarah asks about his son Gage. Liam says he’s doing okay and playing with some new friends at the park. Liam asks if there’s a problem or if he owes money for a doctor visit. Sarah says it’s nothing like that but he left Salem so quickly and asks if everything is okay. Liam claims everything is fine and that after the whole DiMera crypt situation, he needed a reset and it’s going well as he got a part time job and the district attorney is letting him finish his literacy courses with Julie virtually. Sarah admits that there’s another reason they came to talk to him as they wanted to talk about Gage’s mother, Clea and how she died.

Theo questions what Gabi is congratulating him for. Gabi says she heard that he’s returning to DiMera as co-CEO which is good since Johnny is going through a lot right now. Gabi says she also wanted to thank him for accepting her as Stefan’s widow and heir. Gabi adds that she is sorry for believing that he violated her confidence. Theo says she already apologized that. Gabi argues that he walked away before she could finish explaining. Theo tells her that he’s busy while Gabi pleads with him to listen. Gabi admits she leapt to a conclusion and if she had just stopped to think, she would’ve known he would never have thrown her under the bus with Philip. Theo points out that she didn’t think and assumed the worst of her. Gabi responds that she regrets it more than he knows, but she will be on her way. Gabi stops to add that she does have one question. Theo declares they are done talking about this. Gabi says the question is about Stefano’s estate and asks if he has any idea how long until it is settled. Theo guesses her apology was just a way back in to asking when she’ll get her money. Gabi insists that her apology was sincere. Theo tells her that Stefano’s estate is huge so it’s going to take awhile but the cash payouts should be relatively soon. Theo questions what her hurry is. Gabi responds that she doesn’t personally need the money, but as part of her redemption tour, she decided to make a donation to a needy cause. Theo asks what charity. Gabi clarifies that it’s not exactly a charity as she’s given a portion of inheritance to Titan. Theo questions why the hell she would do that. Gabi felt she owed it to Philip. Theo argues that she can’t be serious. Gabi argues that she’s the reason the merger was undone and now everything Philip’s father built is on the line, so she has to make it right. Theo finds it hard to believe that Philip would accept anything from her after what she did to him. Gabi admits he won’t, but Xander will without a problem. Theo argues that he has a problem with it but points out that she didn’t think of how it would affect him. Theo complains that he supported her claim from the beginning and this is how she repays him. Theo argues that he used his power as executor of Stefano’s estate to give her millions of dollars and went against his entire family, but she went behind his back to give it to the enemy because she feels bad for betraying her boyfriend. Gabi states that she just wanted to be honest with him. Theo calls it too late for that. Theo declares that she may be legally Stefan’s widow, but she’s not a DiMera, she’s a traitor and he’s never letting her take advantage of him again.

Sarah clarifies that Liam isn’t being accused of doing anything wrong and explains that Clea’s sister Destiny recently died under similar circumstances which surprises Liam, who notes that he lost touch with Clea’s family after she died. Liam says he always thought they would blame him since he was in a gang. Sarah asks if being involved in that life led Clea to using drugs. Liam says no one led her to anything as she made her own choices but not all of them were good. Liam adds that he tried his best to help her, but in the end he couldn’t. Sarah says she’s sorry for his loss. Sarah asks if he knows anything about the pills that she took before she died, like where she got them or the name of a dealer. Brady adds that he’s not under any suspicion as they were just trying to figure out what happened. Liam asks what he means since Clea died of an overdose. Sarah responds that they aren’t sure that she did.

Holly wakes up and says she’s feeling better. She apologizes for ruining their time at the cabin but Tate insists that she’s not. Tate asks if she wants to go home but Holly says she’s fine. Tate asks if she wants to call her doctor. Holly talks about adjusting her new meds. Tate says his gut is telling him that they need to get her back to Salem. Holly insists that she’s fine, but then she collapses.

Liam questions if they think Clea’s death might have been an accident. Sarah says they are just trying to connect the dots to figure out if Clea and Destiny’s deaths are related. Brady adds that if nothing else, it could provide answers for their parents. Sarah asks if Liam will help them. Liam agrees to tell them what he knows but says it’s not much. Liam recalls Clea really struggling on the night she died as she had been trying to get clean but it never stuck. Liam says that night, he could tell she might use so he suggested she go to a meeting or call a sponsor, but she said no. Liam says he kept pushing it, so she insisted on walking there but she scored some pills in the parking lot of a convenience store and she didn’t just get high, she got sick. Sarah asks about her symptoms. Liam recalls she was light headed and nauseous where it seemed like a stomach bug, then all of a sudden she was dead.

Aaron sends Arianna to get his first aid kit and then using smelling salts to get Holly to regain consciousness. Tate declares that they need Holly back to Salem and to the hospital. Arianna questions how they are going to get her back on the ferry. They mention calling 911 but Holly worries that Sarah will be upset to find out that Tate and Aaron were at the cabin. Ari argues that she’d be more upset to find out she didn’t get help when she needed it, so she makes the call.

Sarah asks if Liam can tell them anything about the pills that Clea took. Liam questions if they know who is responsible for his son losing his mom. Sarah says not yet, while Brady adds that they intend to find out. Sarah then gets a call from Arianna, who tells her about what happened. Sarah orders her to stay where she is and says she’ll send an ambulance and will meet her at the hospital.

Gabi apologizes to Theo for coming here and guesses she read the room wrong. Theo questions what she expected. Gabi says maybe that he’d understand or respect that she’s trying to fix things between them. Gabi wanted to show him that she’s genuinely trying to be better because their friendship matters to her. Theo responds that they don’t have a friendship and apparently never did. Gabi questions how he can say that. Theo recalls how she reacted when Tony offered him the CEO job. Gabi argues that she was angry because she risked everything to give Tony back DiMera and he screwed he over. Theo argues that what Tony did was pick him over her and that Gabi’s reaction showed her true colors as he feels Gabi thought Tony was joking about making him CEO because he’s autistic. Gabi argues that they had been over that her reaction had nothing to do with his autism. Theo says she can keep telling herself. Gabi states that she didn’t think he had enough experience to run a multi-national corporation but she was wrong. Theo says that he was the one that was wrong because Gabi showed him who she was in that moment and declares that Gabi doesn’t value him and has no use for him at all, unless it involves getting what she wants like money. Theo calls this a reminder that the person who reacted to Tony’s decision with contempt and ugliness is the same person she is now, who is out of his life for good. Gabi is sorry he feels that way. Theo calls that a bogus apology. Gabi apologizes for making him feel bad but says there obviously is no changing his mind. Theo confirms there’s not and asks if they are done here. Gabi says not quite. Gabi tells Theo that he should know that because of her donation to Titan, she is going to be on their board and when it comes to business, she doesn’t plan on playing nice. Gabi says she will play fair when it comes to Theo and his feelings because he’s very special to her and she does care about him whether he believes it or not.

Brady and Sarah rush to the hospital to meet Tate, Aaron, and Arianna. Sarah asks where Holly is. Tate says she’s in with the doctor now, so Sarah goes to see what she can find out. Brady says he’s glad they called for help. Arianna worries that Sarah is going to flip when she finds out they invited boys to the cabin. Brady thinks Sarah is only worried about one thing right now.

Sarah checks on Holly in her hospital room and goes over her chart as she asks what’s going on. Holly asks Sarah not to be mad at her because she knows she really messed up.

Arianna suggests she and Aaron go get iced coffee while they wait for word on Holly. Liam then appears hiding around the corner and Ari spots him, so she decides to tell Aaron to go ahead while she’s going to text her mom. Aaron says he’ll see her later then and exits while Arianna goes to find Liam. Brady asks how Tate’s doing. Tate admits he’s not good.

Sarah sits with Holly and assures that she’s not mad at her. Holly promises she was going to tell her about inviting Tate and Aaron when they got back. Sarah admits that she and Maggie would prefer to know who she invites to the cabin so she hopes she keeps that in mind in the future, but right now she just wants to focus on her health. Sarah asks Holly to tell her what’s going on. Holly wishes she knew. Sarah goes over Holly feeling sick yesterday. Holly swears she was not drinking and brings up nausea being a possible side effect of her meds and wonders if that could be what this is. Sarah says it’s possible but her symptoms are too severe for that so there’s probably more going on. Sarah says her blood work should tell them more and that it’s probably just a stomach bug. Holly asks what if it’s not. Sarah insists that they will find out what it is and treat it, so she doesn’t have to worry as they are going to figure this out.

Liam walks through the town square, on the phone with his mom and says it looks like the friend he was worried about is going to be okay, so he’ll be back to pick up Gage soon. Arianna catches up to him and questions what he was doing at the hospital.

Sarah informs Brady and Tate that Holly is resting comfortably and once when they get her test results back, they should have more answers. Tate then goes to see Holly. Sarah guesses that Brady knew Tate was at the cabin with Holly. Brady confirms that he did and says he’s very sorry for not telling her when he should have. Sarah says it’s okay and that she’s not mad nor is she surprised that Tate was at the cabin. Sarah adds that moving forward, she needs everyone to tell her the whole story. Brady gives his word. Sarah brings up the girls being kidnapped at gunpoint last year so she’s glad somebody was with them. Brady asks if anyone has contacted Nicole and Eric. Sarah says she’s waiting until after they have the test results. Brady agrees that it would be good to have some answers. Brady wishes they would’ve gotten more out of Liam. Sarah feels that was all he knew. Brady says he believes Liam, but he didn’t want to press him on how he came in to all that money so he thinks there’s definitely something he’s not telling them.

Ari questions what Liam is doing in Salem. Liam claims he came to visit a friend. Ari presses him on that and says to stop lying and tell her why he’s here. Liam then admits he was with Sarah when Ari called which Ari questions. Liam explains that she tracked him down to ask questions about a patient. Ari asks why but Liam says it doesn’t matter. Liam says he heard Sarah ask what was wrong and then said she was sending an ambulance, so he needed to make sure she was alright as he was worried about her. Liam says she’s obviously fine. Ari explains that the ambulance was for her friend Holly, who is Sarah’s niece. Ari says she will be okay and that she came to get iced coffee for everyone. Ari asks if Liam wants one too. Liam says he has to bounce but Ari stops him to ask if he can at least tell her why he stopped replying to her messages and totally ghosted her. Liam repeats that he really has to go, but Ari says he really has to tell her why he left without saying goodbye.

Theo tells Gabi that he doesn’t want her to care about him because her version of caring is selfish, deceptive, and not real. Theo adds that Gabi reminds him of his ex, Claire, who was having an affair while they were engaged and lied to him every single day about loving him while she was actually in love with someone else. Theo declares that he’s not going to let another woman hurt him that way, including her. Gabi argues that she made a mistake and asks if they can’t get past this. Theo tells Gabi to just leave and stay the hell away, so Gabi walks out of the office.

Tate sits at Holly’s side, thankful they got her to the hospital as he never would’ve forgiven himself if something happened to her at the cabin. Holly apologizes for putting up a fight. Tate jokes that he brought out her fighting spirit at the gym the other day. Tate says he’s just very grateful that she’s safe. Holly says she’s grateful that he, Aaron, and Ari were there to take care of her. Holly then suddenly starts having a seizure, causing Tate to worry.

Sarah tells Brady that Liam might have been dodgy about the money and leaving town, but she doesn’t think that’s related to Destiny and Clea’s deaths. Brady agrees that she’s probably right and they’ll see what Steve says. Tate then comes running out of Holly’s room, calling for help from a doctor.

Liam tells Arianna that he didn’t want to leave Salem but he had no choice. Ari asks if he got a better job or something. Liam says that an opportunity came up that he couldn’t turn down as it’s what he had to do for he and his son. Ari gets that but says what he did to her was pretty rude. Liam says she’s right and he’s really sorry about that. Ari gueses this is it then. Liam admits he’d like to give her a proper goodbye and kisses her. Aaron then walks by with the iced coffee and stops in disappointment as he sees Ari and Liam kissing. Gabi then walks in to the town square and stops in disbelief when she sees Ari kissing Liam.

Theo opens the gift that Gabi left for him which is a new journal. He opens the first page which includes the quote “To be great is to be misunderstood” and Gabi wrote that he really is an exceptional friend.

Brady encourages Tate that Sarah will make sure Holly is alright. Tate flashes back to when Holly overdosed a couple years ago and tells Brady that he can’t stop thinking about that. Brady insists this is not the same thing and that Sarah is there to make sure Holly gets better. Tate says he hopes so.

Sarah watches over Holly and says she’s so sorry this is happening but she’s going to find out why it is and promises to get the answers they need.

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Xander goes to Johnny and Chanel’s apartment with flowers, telling Johnny that he heard about Chanel’s diagnosis and hopes this would brighten her day. Johnny responds that he doesn’t think she needs flowers from the guy who baited him and set him up for a lawsuit to brighten the day. Xander thought Johnny had forgiven him. Johnny responds that he has, but Chanel has not.

Brady and Steve sit together at the Brady Pub. Steve tells Brady about temporarily losing his luggage and how he had to improvise his outfit for Tripp and Wendy’s wedding. Brady points out that at least he was there and that it was a beautiful wedding. Steve praises Tripp being lucky. Steve asks Brady about his status with Black Patch and if he finished his training courses. Brady announces he passed with flying colors so Steve declares he’s officially putting the Black back in Black Patch and welcomes him to the agency. Brady thanks him and says he’s grateful for the opportunity. Steve says now it’s time to get him on a case. Brady then reveals that he’s kind of already on one, unofficially, as he’s helping Sarah. Steve asks him what he’s got. Brady says he dug up some information, but will need Steve to fill in the blanks of the bigger picture.

At the hospital, Sarah thanks Kayla for going to a conference with her. Kayla knows how disturbed Sarah has been since the sudden loss of a patient and points out that everyone agreed Sarah followed protocol and did everything she was supposed to. Sarah admits she feels more at peace after hearing it from a team of experts. Sarah hopes the mystery of Destiny’s death will be solved soon as she wants to know why this young woman just died suddenly. Sarah knows she’s been told she’s not responsible, but it’s eating away at her. Sarah declares that she wants answers and she’s not going to stop until she gets them.

Alex is patching up the wall from the bullet hole at home as Stephanie gets up and greets him. Stephanie thanks him for letting her sleep in and says she’s feeling better. Stephanie thanks Alex for patching the wall so she doesn’t have to look it and notes that she’ll never forget. Alex calls it a process that she’s working through. Alex then gets a call from Joy, who says she’s at the hospital with Kelsey, so Alex immediately says he’s on his way.

Kayla tells Sarah that she knows what happened to Destiny is personal to her. Sarah compares it to when Holly overdosed a few years ago on New Year’s Eve and wonders if something similar happened to Destiny. Kayla points out that her blood work showed no lethal amounts of drugs. Sarah brings up it being the same as Destiny’s sister and she doesn’t believe in coincidences. Sarah says she reached out and found out there was a cluster of unexplained deaths around the time of Destiny’s sister dying with non lethal amounts of Coriseal in their system. Sarah then reveals to Kayla that Brady found out one of the companies behind a generic version of Coriseal is DiMera Pharmaceuticals. Kayla then says she is joining her in that this is not a coincidence and wonders what’s going on. Sarah says whatever these cases have in common is not routinely tested for in autopsies or it would’ve been discovered by now. Kayla agrees they need to do something. Sarah informs her that Brady is talking to Steve now, so they are on it. Sarah says it was obviously a pattern in the past and wonders if history is repeating itself.

Steve agrees with Brady that it’s hard to buy this is all a coincidence and decides he will use his ISA resources to see if he can find out more about Liam Selejko’s sudden influx of cash. Steve suggests Brady and Sarah talk to Liam about his ex girlfriend’s death. Steve adds that his money is on the DiMera connection and credits Brady for finding that. Brady points out there are plenty of other companies that manufacture the drug while Steve notes they don’t have the same connections as DiMera. Brady asks what their next move is. Steve suggests going straight to the source. Brady says EJ won’t talk to them, but Steve says that’s not who he meant.

Xander tells Johnny that he’s sorry to hear Chanel is angry with him. Johnny tells him that she’ll get over it as she obviously has bigger things to worry about. Johnny says that Chanel is resting right now, but he’ll make sure she gets the flowers. Xander says he’s just so sorry they are facing this cancer battle, but if anyone can fight it, it’s Chanel. Johnny says they are trying to stay positive and thanks him, joking that he sometimes forgets he has a heart. Johnny adds that he’ll let Chanel know he stopped by as Xander then exits.

Stephanie asks Alex what’s wrong. Alex responds that all he knows is that Joy is at the hospital with Kelsey, so he has to go. Alex thanks Stephanie for understanding and rushes out before she can finish telling him to call her when he knows what’s going on. Kayla then comes over with scones from the bakery and asks if Alex already left for work. Stephanie informs her that he’s at the hospital with Joy and Kelsey. Kayla asks why. Stephanie responds that all she knows is that Joy called and Alex went running like a bat out of Hell. Kayla decides she will call the hospital to find out what’s going on.

Alex goes to the hospital and asks Joy what’s wrong with Kelsey. Joy informs him that she just got her shots and it freaked her out. Joy clarifies that she wasn’t calling him because something was wrong and he just hung up so quickly before she could explain. Joy tells Alex that Kelsey is fine, but she is not.

Brady and Steve go to see Johnny and thank him for meeting with them. Steve asks how Chanel is doing. Johnny says she’s doing okay as nobody is stronger and braver than her. Johnny says he welcomes the distraction and asks what’s going on. Steve explains that he and Brady have a few questions about a case they are working on and they hope Johnny can help.

Sarah goes to see Xander at Titan and says she wanted to ask him for a personal favor.

Kayla finishes a call with a nurse at the hospital and informs Stephanie that it was just a routine visit and Kelsey is fine. Stephanie calls that a relief, but wonders why Alex reacted like it was a major emergency and remarks that it would be on brand for Joy to have manipulated the situation. Kayla suggests it may have just been a misunderstanding that Alex will explain when he gets home. Stephanie tells Kayla that she doesn’t need to come up with excuses to come check on her. Kayla assures that she wasn’t but confesses that she does have another reason for stopping by. Kayla brings up that they never got to talk about Stephanie’s session with Marlena. Stephanie says she told her it was helpful and she doesn’t want to elaborate now. Kayla notes that she seems kind of upset that she even brought it up and questions why. Stephanie responds that it’s because she doesn’t want to hurt her.

Alex asks Joy why she’s not okay. Joy explains that she was told that she owes $620 for this visit and her last visit. Alex questions insurance not covering it. Joy says that since she moved states, her old policy is no longer of use. Joy adds that in New York, she never had to pay because her dad was a doctor and covered it all. Joy says she called him first but it went to voicemail, so she panicked and called Alex when she should’ve just taken Kelsey to the free clinic. Alex says he’s all for the free clinic but they can afford to take her here. Alex explains that Justin has all the legal proceedings working and once his name is added to the birth certificate, Kelsey can be added to his insurance which Joy admits would be amazing. Alex says in the meantime, he will take care of whatever medical bills come in. Joy thanks him and says it means more to her than he knows.

Brady tells Johnny that what they are going to tell him will be difficult to hear while Steve explains that they would’ve gone to another source if they thought they could, but they trust Johnny and think he can help them. Brady explains that they are looking in to some unusual deaths that may or may not be tied to a drug manufactured by DiMera Pharmaceuticals. Steve says specifically to when EJ was CEO two years ago. Johnny is surprised but questions why they are talking to him instead of EJ. Brady explains that they knew EJ would stonewall them while Johnny would actually care. Steve points out that if the tainted drug is still out there, it could be a public health crisis. Brady adds that they are looking in to a death that just happened a couple of weeks ago at University Hospital. Johnny asks what he can do to help.

Xander asks what Sarah’s personal favor entails. Sarah says she hasn’t been able to update him on recent events about the patient she lost in the town square, Destiny. Sarah says she’s been looking in to her death and she thinks that DiMera Pharmaceuticals may have had something to do with it. Xander calls that quite the accusation. Sarah brings up Titan acquiring DiMera in the merger. Xander stops her and questions if she’s accusing him of having something to do with this.

Stephanie explains to Kayla that Marlena thinks she may be suffering trauma stemming from abandonment issues after being kidnapped as a baby and losing Steve for a time. Stephanie assures that she’s not blaming them as they are wonderful parents and did nothing wrong. Stephanie says that talking to Marlena about it has given her a new perspective on how she’s feeling and why she acts in certain ways all these years later. Kayla hopes that’s helping her. Stephanie says that is, but that’s why she was reluctant to tell her. Stephanie feels she can tell that Kayla is upset. Kayla responds that she’s only upset because it breaks her heart that she’s been in pain for so long. Stephanie reiterates that it’s not her fault and that she told Marlena that she has the best parents in the world and nothing could change her mind about that.

Joy tells Alex that she is beyond grateful to him and really impressed with what a great dad he’s been in spite of the tension it’s caused between he and Stephanie. Alex says they will work it out. Joy hopes he does and wishes she felt more comfortable with Stephanie being around their daughter. Alex says it’s fine. Joy asks when and where he wants to have his next visit with Kelsey. Alex responds that he’ll have to check with Stephanie. Joy reminds him that Stephanie won’t be there. Alex says he still wants to schedule it at a time when she has other plans. Joy repeats that she’s grateful and sorry to bother him. Alex assures that it’s no bother as he told her he would always be there for her and Kelsey. Alex tells Kelsey to be good for Joy and then tells Joy to call him if she needs anything else. Alex adds that he doesn’t ever want Joy to feel like she and Kelsey are alone as he then exits the hospital.

Steve asks Johnny how much he knew about DiMera Enterprises when EJ was at the helm. Johnny admits not a whole lot since he was more focused on his film career at the time. Johnny admits there was a dark side to the company, but in his time as CEO, he and Theo have not seen anything illegal as they would’ve shut it down immediately. Brady asks what about when EJ was running the company. Johnny says things were different then and questions what they are trying to tell him. Steve explains that a young woman and her sister died under similar circumstances and the drug they took may have been from DiMera operatives. Brady adds that they need to know if the pills were laced with anything or if they are still out there. Johnny gets they are doing their jobs, but argues that EJ would never. Brady thinks Johnny would be the last person to say something like that.

Sarah clarifies that she’s not accusing Xander of anything and that whatever happened with that batch of drugs happened a few years ago when EJ was CEO. Sarah states that her question is would Titan have retained records from DiMera Pharmaceuticals when they obtained the company. Xander responds that all files were scrubbed but given the history between Titan and DiMera. Sarah asks if he’s saying he still has copies of the files. Xander tells her to just tell him what she needs.

Johnny tells Brady and Steve that he and EJ have had a volatile relationship and even though things are on an upswing now, he still doesn’t think EJ would share with him if he had anything to do with this. Brady reveals they’re asking him to do some digging of his own without telling EJ anything. Steve knows it’s a big ask but says the information he gives them could end up helping EJ if it proves DiMera had no wrongdoing. Steve says all Johnny would have to do is look through records and sales on that particular batch of drugs and they’ll take it from there. Brady knows Johnny is going through a lot right now so the timing isn’t great, but there are lives that could be depending on him. Steve asks if he’d prefer they go to Theo. Johnny says this isn’t Theo’s problem and agrees to look in to the information to see what he can find.

Sarah tells Xander that she appreciates this. Xander says he’s happy to help but reminds Sarah that this isn’t totally legit, so it has to be off the books and if she has to call about it, she should use a burner phone. Xander says not to thank him yet as he hates the idea of her snooping around in EJ’s business. Xander warns her to never confront EJ directly and if a confrontation is warranted, to come to him. Sarah assures that she understands and hopes it won’t come to that. Sarah promises to be careful. Xander says she better be for their daughter and admits he still cares and worries about her. Sarah tells him he doesn’t have to worry as she’s just looking for information. Xander agrees to see what he can find and let her know. Sarah thanks him and says she’ll see him at home as she exits.

Alex goes home and tells Stephanie that it was a false alarm and Kelsey is doing fine. Stephanie says she knows since Kayla was there and called the hospital. Stephanie questions what the emergency was when Joy called. Alex explains that there was an insurance snafu and Joy panicked. Stephanie question why Joy didn’t say that when she called so Alex didn’t run out like someone was dying and why Alex didn’t call to tell her that. Alex apologizes and says he just wanted to handle the problem as quickly as possible so he could come home to her. Alex tells Stephanie that he’s trying really hard to be there for her and for Kelsey and Joy. Alex adds that he can’t exactly ignore the mother of his child. Stephanie responds that she’d never ask him to do that and that she loves him for being a good dad, but admits she also hates it.

Kayla and Steve sit together at the Brady Pub where Steve fills her in on how they got Johnny involved in their case. They hope that Sarah gets the answers she needs but they know it won’t be easy with DiMera Pharmaceuticals involved. Joy then enters the Pub with Kelsey so they go over to greet her and Kayla introduces Joy to Steve. Kayla asks how Joy is doing. Joy says she’s okay. Kayla hopes she knows that Stephanie is so sorry about what happened. Steve adds that they understand she wants to protect Kelsey, but questions Stephanie not being allowed to see Alex’s daughter. Joy cuts him off and says she should get upstairs but it was nice seeing them as she quickly walks away.

Alex questions Stephanie saying she hates that he’s trying to be a good dad. Stephanie apologizes and says she shouldn’t have said that. Stephanie notes that Marlena has been urging her to express her feelings but she shouldn’t have been so blunt. Alex is glad she did and says at least now they can talk about it. Stephanie thanks him for understanding, especially since it’s her fault that she’s being frozen out of he and Joy’s visiting arrangement for Kelsey. Alex notes he was forced in to that arrangement which Stephanie insists was because of her. Stephanie states that when Alex rushed off earlier, it made her realize that the three of them are going to be together a lot. Alex says it wasn’t exactly a great time. Stephanie understands and says if things were different, she could’ve been there with him and supporting him, but instead she was worrying about them and feeling useless. Stephanie adds that she’s the only one to blame for being shut out of his daughter’s life, so she has to accept that he’s going to be spending time with Kelsey and her mother and it won’t always be serious, they will be doing fun things too and making memories without her. Stephanie asks how Alex sees this working in the long term. Alex responds that he’s taking it one step at a time. Stephanie says that’s not what she asked, but Alex says that’s the only answer he has right now.

Sarah meets Brady in the town square and tells him that she’s so grateful and impressed that he and Steve were able to get Johnny to help. Brady explains that Johnny was reluctant at first, but he’s a good kid and understood that lives were at stake here so he came around. Sarah responds that she actually has good news too as she asked Xander if he could find anything out which surprises Brady. Sarah says she’s not happy about it, but he does have ways of getting information. Brady argues that Xander can’t be trusted and will either see money to spin this or try to stick it to EJ. Sarah knows that’s possible but argues that Xander was there when Destiny collapsed in the town square and he was just as shaken as she was, so she thinks he’s on the side of the good guys this time. Sarah repeats that Xander can get information on DiMera that they don’t have access to. Brady questions if she really thinks Xander is better positioned to get the information than Johnny DiMera. Sarah convinces Brady that it doesn’t hurt to try every other avenue. Sarah adds that they should try to find Liam, so they leave together.

Xander makes a call, instructing them to ask around on the streets about the DiMera drug and if anyone recalls having any trouble with it in that time period. Xander adds that they can resurrect the backup DiMera files as he needs to see everything on DiMera Pharmaceuticals from two years ago.

Johnny uses his laptop to look up DiMera Pharmaceuticauls Coriseal from two years ago but is shocked to find file not found.

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Cat goes to her and Rafe’s office and is startled when she turns on the light to find Andrew Donovan at the desk. Cat says he scared her, to which Andrew says now they are even because what she’s doing with EJ scares the hell out of him.

Belle joins Chad at the Brady Pub. Chad reveals that Theo found a key inside and he found the keyhole, but he was waiting to open it since it belongs to Marlena and it’s her family’s mystery, so he wasn’t going to open it without her. Chad then asks Belle to do the honors

Marlena sits at home with a family photo album. She picks up the gold coin from the table and cries that she misses John so much. John’s son Paul then shows up at her door to surprise her as they hug.

EJ storms in to the DiMera Mansion and confronts Kristen, ordering her to stop right there as she’s not going anywhere. Kristen tells EJ to get the hell out of her way but EJ says he knows exactly what she did and shouts that she tried to murder his son.

Belle uses the key on the chess board and opens it up to find an old Italian 1000 Lire bill banknote.

Marlena tells Paul that it’s so good to see him but she can’t imagine he came just to see her. Paul says he kind of did as Andrew is doing some case work in town, so he’s just tagging along and he missed his family. Marlena asks about being a newlywed. Paul says it’s a lot of travel but they’re doing it together. Paul sees the family photo album and asks if he caught Marlena on a trip down memory lane. Marlena informs Paul that it’s been 50 years since she came to Salem. Paul says he can’t imagine staying put that long and adds that he never heard what brought her to Salem. Marlena informs him that it was a career move as she came to work with her mentor, Laura Horton. Marlena flashes back to first coming to Salem and tells Paul that Salem has been her home ever since.

Belle question what this means and what it could have to do with her parents. Chad says Stefano left it for John and Marlena so he’d be expecting them to follow the clues. Belle mentions Marlena not wanting anything to do with it and she can’t ask John. Chad talks about how names, dates, pictures, or anything could be a clue. Belle wishes she knew where to start. Chad acknowledges that Belle has gotten hurt by Stefano’s games and asks if she’s sure she wants to keep doing this.

Kristen tells EJ that’s enough of his paranoid delusion. EJ yells at her not to try to gaslight him as he just saw Johnny, who told him that Sophia knew that Johnny would be alone the night she tried to kill him and that Chanel and Lani would be in Chicago. EJ questions who would’ve told Sophia about the aquarium. Kristen claims she has no idea. EJ says that Lani wouldn’t have told Sophia as she didn’t even know her, but she would tell her best friend. Kristen argues that he has no idea. EJ says he heard when Lani said Kristen asked her to get the stuffed animal at the gift shop. EJ questions how the hell Sophia would get her hands on a completely untraceable gun. Kristen repeats that she had no idea. EJ says either Sophia had underworld ties even beyond his knowledge which makes no sense or she got it from Kristen. Kristen claims that makes no sense either. EJ states that Kristen was maternal at first, comforting a poor lost girl and gave her the guidance of the devil incarnate. Kristen claims she did nothing of the sort. EJ accuses Kristen of driving Sophia to try and kill his son. EJ calls Kristen filth and a disgrace to this family. EJ declares that he damns her to the darkest corner of Hell.

Cat tells Andrew that this is their best chance as a personal relationship with EJ gets them inside his head. Andrew warns that EJ is the most dangerous man in Salem and brings up the guidelines and risk of her safety. Cat says she’s willing to risk it but Andrew says he won’t let her and declares this operation is not moving forward on his watch.

Kristen tells EJ that he’s making wild accusations based on zero evidence. EJ responds that he has all the evidence he needs and it all points to her. Kristen complains that whenever crap is rolling down the hill in this town, EJ is always at the top with a shovel. Kristen argues that Sophia was dealing with mental health issues and was volatile and explosive. Kristen claims that she was just as horrified as he was when Sophia tried to kill Johnny and that Sophia would tell him that if she could. EJ points out that she’s conveniently dead. Kristen tells EJ to go jump in the river and fish out her body then, so he can get Dr. Rolf to pump her body full of that revitalizing serum. Kristen mocks that he can get his mother to talk to Sophia for him.

Cat tells Andrew that she doesn’t think he’s thought this through. Cat argues that EJ’s drug brought Lexie back from the dead and has the power to change life as they know it. Cat says they can’t risk the drug getting in to the wrong hands. Andrew says he knows the risks, but she knows what EJ did to his cousin Sami. Andrew calls EJ a predator and he will not let Cat become his next prey. Cat thinks that should be up to her. Andrew argues that Cat is an analyst, not an agent, and she doesn’t have the skills so he’s not letting her do this. Cat asks what if she’s already started.

Belle tells Chad that there’s no way she is stopping now. Belle says she needs to make sure whatever this game is isn’t going to hurt Marlena, especially since John’s not there to protect her. Belle wishes she understood the banknote and would research but she doesn’t know where to start. Belle tells Chad that he doesn’t have to see her through this but Chad assures she’s not getting rid of him that easily.

Marlena and Paul look through the family photo album. Marlena tells Paul about her twin sister Samantha and flashes back to an argument they had years ago. Marlena tells Paul that she loved her sister fiercely and how they always had each other, until they didn’t. Marlena then flashes back to Samantha’s death. Marlena cries that she still misses her sister and then goes to get some tea for her and Paul. Paul looks through the album at photos of John.

Belle and Chad research the Italian Lire but don’t find anything useful. They joke with each other and end up kissing. Belle then gets an idea and calls Paul to pick his brain about something. Paul reveals that he’s actually with Marlena and invites her over to pick away. Belle is excited that he’s in town and says that’s great, but asks him not to tell Marlena that she called. Belle says she’ll see him soon as she hangs up and tells Chad that it was meant to be.

Marlena and Paul look more through the family photo album. They come across a photo of Marlena’s first son DJ, who they lost as an infant, and she flashes back to that time. Paul apologizes for bringing up painful memories. Marlena says it’s so important to keep the memories alive of the people they loved. Belle comes home and greets them. Paul jokes about every Cubs fan seeing her kissing Chad on TV. Belle says she’s so surprised to see Paul in Salem. Marlena says he just showed up, so they’ve been taking a stroll down memory lane which Belle says she will join.

Andrew argues against Cat making sexual advances on a target without letting the agency know first. Cat talks about her memories from Italy and how Andrew told her that she and EJ were there at the same time. Andrew questions if she’s remembering a relationship. Cat says all she remembers is that at some point, she was reading to EJ and he remembers it too, so they both feel a connection that they don’t understand. Cat thinks Andrew could fill in the blanks for them.

EJ tells Kristen that they’re not in court so he doesn’t need proof, but he knows she did this. Kristen tells him that he’s wrong and asks why she would want to hurt her own nephew. EJ thinks back to Kristen warning him that Rachel’s suffering would not go unanswered. EJ then brings up that Kristen thinks it’s his fault that Rachel was taken away from him, so she tried to make him suffer the same pain. Kristen calls it the same speculative theory and heinous accusations he hurled at her last time. EJ assures that this time is very different because then he was only warning her about what he had begun to believe because he thought there was a slim chance she’d do something so vile, but now he has no doubt in his mind.

Belle sits with Marlena and Paul to ask where they were in Marlena’s amazing story. Marlena tells her that she was just telling Paul about her first husband Don Craig and their marriage not surviving. Marlena says she thought she would never find love again, but then she met Roman. Marlena talks about having Carrie after losing her baby and she loves being her mom. Marlena adds that having Carrie prepared her for having twins when Eric and Sami came along, sparking more flashbacks. Marlena states that nothing can prepare you for the love you have for your children as she hugs Belle.

Andrew asks Cat what he’s supposed to fill in since she wasn’t on an assignment after the accident. Cat questions what brought her to EJ’s bedside, arguing that he was in a coma and wrapped in bandages but she was still drawn to him. Cat mentions that she possibly might have kissed EJ as well but he doesn’t remember it. Cat adds that EJ wanted her to do hypnosis but she was scared. Andrew assures that Marlena has worked with their agents before so anything she told her would be confidential. Andrew decides it’s actually not a bad idea, so if she really wants to know what happened in Italy, he thinks she should think about hypnosis. Cat had no idea that Marlena was connected to the ISA. Andrew states that she didn’t need to know until now. Cat agrees to schedule an appointment then and thanks him. Cat says that still leaves them with EJ and his feelings about her. Andrew tells her no way. Cat argues that EJ trusts her and he’s already started telling him things, like the fact that he works remotely with Dr. Rolf which means he knows where he is. Cat says EJ has let his guard down and they need the intel. Andrew acknowledges that Cat has gotten closer than anyone else has. Cat insists that she can do this and asks Andrew to let her do this job. Cat argues that they pressured her in to returning to the ISA when she was out and didn’t need this, but they know she doesn’t give up on a case. Cat complains that they shouldn’t have brought her back just to rip her away when she’s making headway. Andrew reluctantly gives in but warns her not to cross any boundaries. Andrew orders that Cat is not to have sexual relations with EJ and if he does anything to make her uncomfortable, she gets out. Cat says she understands.

Paul brings up when Marlena met John, which they all agree is the reason they believe in fate. Marlena believes that she went through everything she went through so she would know how lucky she was to have John. Paul says she had been through it all. Marlena states that she’s had some unbelievable experiences and flashes back to when she was possessed by the Devil. Paul says he had no idea she meant she had been to Hell and back literally. Marlena responds that she could not have gotten through it without John. Belle calls it her favorite love story of all time, sparking more flashbacks including Marlena and John getting married. Paul calls them the gold standard and talks about the love John gave to his kids, including him which Paul says he still feels as always with him.

EJ warns Kristen that he won’t let a hair be harmed on Johnny’s head as he grabs her. EJ says the one thing they have in common is not letting anyone come after their children. Chad then walks in and asks if everything is okay.

Paul thanks Marlena and says he’s heard a lot of stories from John about their lives, but he’s always interested in hearing more. Belle is glad she got to join in and notes there a still a lot of stores she hasn’t heard. Marlena says they will continue sharing stores. Marlena tells Paul that as John’s son, he is part of their family and they always want him with them. Paul says he’ll be there. Belle jokes that he’s stuck with them. Marlena then steps out of the room. Paul then asks Belle why he wasn’t supposed to tell Marlena that she called and what this big mystery is about. Belle says it’s about the chess set that Stefano left for Marlena. Belle explains that she and Chad found something that could be a major clue but Marlena and Brady don’t want anything to do with it. Paul asks what the clue is so Belle shows him a picture on her phone of the 1000 Lire. Paul asks what it means. Belle says that’s what she was hoping he would tell her. Paul tells her to send him the photo and he’ll see what he can do as Marlena comes back in and questions what he can do about what. Marlena then guesses they are talking about the chess board. Belle admits that Paul is going to help her with the mystery and says she’s sorry because she knows she hates it. Marlena responds that she doesn’t want anyone to get hurt, but admits she’d be lying if she said she wasn’t curious. Marlena says she just gets so scared of Stefano’s games, but she’s glad that Belle has an ISA agent on her team to help out and maybe uncover some answers. Marlena has Paul promise he will bail out if things start to go awry. Paul then says he has to get going to meet Andrew in the town square. Paul tells Marlena it was great seeing her and thanks her for everything, adding that he hopes to hear more stories next time he visits. Belle jokes not to start without her next time as they hug.

Chad asks if he’s interrupting. EJ says yes while Kristen says no. Chad decides he’ll come back whenever this is over and exits the room. EJ grabs Kristen by the arm and warns her that the clock is winding down and she won’t see it coming, but she will pay for what she has done. Kristen responds that he is very wrong about her. EJ tells her to get out of his sight as she then storms out of the mansion.

Paul meets Andrew in the town square and asks how it went. Andrew reveals that he gave Cat the green light and knows it wasn’t the safe choice, but it’s the choice he made. Andrew asks how Marlena is. Paul says he seems really good considering. Paul adds that Marlena told him that she’s been in Salem for 50 years which they had no idea of. Paul adds that Marlena has amazing stories and remarks that he’s not sure Salem would be the same without her.

Marlena and Belle continue going through the family photo album. Marlena says her very best times are in this book, but not all of them because they have so many more memories to make. Belle agrees, pointing out how Marlena is important to everybody in town and brings them strength and comfort and they are blessed to have her in their life. Marlena feels she is the one who is blessed. Marlena states that she never planned to make a life in Salem. Belle is glad she did and calls her the heart of Salem. They agree to more memories and stories to be told as they hug.

Happy 50th Anniversary, Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans)!

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Holly calls EJ in a panic, questioning if Amy Choi can really sue her when all she did was post a few mean things on the internet and it’s not like she’s the one who pushed Sophia. EJ reminds her that he said he would deal with Amy and he will, so he tells her not to worry. Holly complains that she can’t believe this is happening and questions how the man even found her at the cabin to serve her. They start to lose signal on the phone as EJ tells Holly that they can’t do anything on a federal holiday, so he wants her to put it out of her mind and have fun with her friends, then they’ll deal it when she gets back. Holly thanks EJ and hangs up. Tate is surprised she called EJ. Holly explains that she ran in to him in the town square after dealing with Amy and that he said he’d take care of it, plus he’s a good lawyer. Tate asks what he said about the lawsuit. Holly says he just said there’s nothing they can do right now so she just has to not think about it until she gets home. Tate wants to help keep her mind off things and kisses her.

Theo meets Chad at the Brady Pub. Theo talks about seeing the video of Thomas catching the foul ball and how excited he must be. Chad informs Theo that he has a puzzle to solve and he needs an expert. Theo asks what kind of puzzle he’s got. Chad calls it a chess puzzle as he reveals the board that Stefano left Marlena.

Lani goes to the DiMera Mansion where EJ asks about Chanel’s surgery. Lani says everything went well. Kristen greets her, so Lani delivers the stuffed animal for Rachel that Kristen asked her to pick up when they went to the aquarium in Chicago. Lani asks how Rachel is doing. Kristen responds that she’s miserable.

Johnny watches over Trey after Chanel had fallen asleep. Johnny tells Trey that he’ll always be there for him and asks him to wait to take his first steps until Chanel is there to see it. Johnny says it’s up to them to keep Chanel smiling.

Abe and Lexie go to the town square for the Juneteenth celebration. Lexie loves how Juneteenth is such a tradition in Salem now. Abe says it should’ve always been. Eli arrives, surprising Abe. They hug as Abe says that Lani said he was coming to town. Abe introduces Eli to Lexie. Lexie says it’s nice to meet him and that his twins are beautiful. Eli informs them that he was actually on his way to their apartment as he has some questions for Lexie.

Arianna and Aaron return to the cabin, joking about ending up in the water after going kayaking. Arianna notices the paper on the table and asks what it is. Tate informs them that while they were gone, a guy showed up to serve Holly with a lawsuit from Amy Choi, so it’s their job to keep Holly’s mind off of it.

Theo recognizes the chess set as the one Stefano left Marlena and questions why Chad has it. Chad explains Belle wanting to know about it. Theo brings up Marlena making it clear she wanted nothing to do with it. Chad says she still doesn’t it but said that Belle could. Chad adds that if Stefano is trying to send some cryptic message from the grave, he thinks it’s better if they are prepared so they can protect her.

Lani tells Kristen that she’s sorry to hear Rachel is struggling. Kristen notes that the doctors says she’s doing better but complains that she misses her every day and it’s like someone ripped a piece of her away. EJ calls this boring and decides he’ll leave them to catch up. Kristen pours Lani a drink while Lani says she can’t stay long as she has to meet her family for the Juneteenth celebration. Kristen asks if she and Eli have found a house yet. Lani says they’ve looked at a few but haven’t found any they love yet, so they are still living with Julie. Kristen brings up Paulina, but Lani says she’s at the Salem Inn so that won’t work. Kristen asks how Paulina is doing. Lani says she has her moments. Lani says they are all happy for Abe and Theo and that Kristen has her sister back, but admits that Lexie turned her family upside down at the worst possible time.

Lexie congratulates Eli on his position with the FBI. Eli is sure it’s been overwhelming for her as Lexie talks about having a lot of catching up to do. Eli asks her about Dr. Rolf. Abe questions if they really have to do this now but Lexie says she’s okay to answer. Lexie admits she’s aware of Dr. Rolf and that he was involved in her medical care. Eli asks if she’s aware that he’s on the run from the authorities. Lexie confirms that she is. Eli then questions if she’s had any interactions with Dr. Rolf since she woke up.

Tate checks on Holly and reminds her to stay hydrated. Aaron comes back and informs them that he got the fire going, but the hot dog and brats fell in, so they’ll have to have smores for dinner.

Chad says that Theo knows more about chess than him, so he wanted him to take a look at it. Theo asks if anyone’s played a game on it. Chad says not yet and mentions that it’s missing a pawn which Belle thinks is connected to Stefano bringing John to town as his pawn. They decide to play game on it now, using a coin in place of the missing pawn.

Abe tells Eli this isn’t a good time while Eli argues that Dr. Rolf is dangerous and a wanted fugitive, so this can’t wait. Abe questions what he thinks Lexie has to offer. Eli brings up that Dr. Rolf and EJ have vested interest in Lexie’s health and want to make sure the drug is working. Eli explains that the agency wants to make sure the drug doesn’t get in to the wrong hands and that it’s properly regulated. Abe argues that Lexie knows nothing about that. Eli repeats that it’s about more than the drug since Dr. Rolf is wanted in connection to the kidnapping of Stephanie and Jeremy as his lab was right next to where they were found. Lexie responds that she had no idea. Eli says he’s sorry to lay all of this on her but he has reason to believe her brother is harboring a fugitive. Eli knows Lexie might feel she owes something to them, but he also knows she’s a former officer of the law, so he asks if she can help him. Abe responds for her, saying that she can’t and she won’t.

Kristen tells Lani that she’s sorry to hear about Chanel having cancer. Lani thanks her and says that Chanel is a fighter but it will be tough with her being pregnant and raising a baby. Kristen comments on Johnny being supportive. Lani confirms that the whole family is, except Abe is with Lexie so his attention is divided. Lani mentions that Eli is actually talking to Lexie now but she doesn’t know what about because he doesn’t discuss his cases with her. Lani feels that Eli is hoping Lexie might lead him to Dr. Rolf. Lani asks if Kristen has any idea where Dr. Rolf might be.

EJ brings flowers to Johnny and Chanel’s apartment. EJ comments on their place being repaired after the fire. Johnny says it’s nice to be back. EJ looks in on Trey and asks where Chanel is. Johnny says she’s resting, but she will appreciate the flowers. EJ acknowledges the other flowers also brought and says he heard the procedure went well. Johnny confirms that it did and he’s read up on everything he can. EJ is sure she’s grateful to have him by her side and asks how he’s feeling. Johnny tries to just say he’s good but admits he tries not to let Chanel see that he’s worried but it’s hard to not let his brain go to dark places. EJ is sorry he’s going through this and that he can’t offer Dr. Rolf’s drugs to Chanel. Johnny understands they have no idea what the side effects would be on the baby. EJ assures that he’d do anything for him as family means everything to him. Johnny assures that he knows as they hug.

Theo and Chad play chess at the Pub. Theo asks Chad if he’s going to the Juneteenth celebration later. Chad confirms he is and that Julie already took the kids, so he’s meeting up with them later. Theo wins the game of chess. Chad says he’s at a loss with the board and he’s got nothing, but Theo then realizes something.

Tate, Holly, Aaron, and Arianna have smores by the fire outside while Holly mentions not really being hungry. Ari suggests they go for a swim. Holly tells them to go ahead as she’s not really in the mood, so Tate says to forget that and asks Aaron to share spooky stories from his time as a ghost tour guide while Holly remains in a bad mood.

Eli tells Abe that he’s not trying to cause trouble. Abe says he’s not either, but they both know EJ won’t allow him to find or arrest Dr. Rolf. Eli questions if he’s saying he should just give up. Abe says of course not. Eli gets that Abe is protective over Lexie considering how long she’s been gone, but they don’t get to decide who gets away with crimes. Lexie thanks Abe for worrying about her, but says it’s okay as she doesn’t have any information to offer. Lexie promises that if she does hear from Dr. Rolf, she’ll let Eli know. Lexie tells Abe they should get going so they don’t miss Paulina’s speech. Abe tells Eli to take care while Lexie says it was a pleasure meeting him as they walk away.

Kristen guesses Lani’s visit is not exactly a social call. Lani admits she’s trying to help Eli’s investigation and understands if she’s trying to help Lexie or even EJ. Kristen assures that she would love nothing more than to see Eli lock EJ up but not at the expense of her sister’s life.

EJ tells Johnny about Amy Choi suing Holly, saying she couldn’t get Belle to pursue charges so now she just wants to inflict punishment. Johnny is glad EJ is helping her out. EJ argues that after everything Sophia did to Johnny, they should be suing her. Johnny brings up Sophia having mental health issues. EJ knows Johnny feels she deserves grace, but brings up Johnny almost dying in his apartment and declares that Sophia gets no grace from him and neither does her mother.

Abe and Lexie walk through the town square. Lexie talks about it being a long time since she was in a crowd and says she feels good being here. Abe stops to ask Lexie if she has seen Dr. Rolf. Lexie responds that Kayla is her doctor and that EJ admitted Dr. Rolf is monitoring her recovery remotely but claims she has no idea from where. Lexie asks if Abe believes her. Abe responds that he is on board with whatever it takes to keep Lexie healthy and here as he hugs her.

Theo says the chess board reminds him of a board he used to play on with Stefano when he was a kid, but it had a secret panel that was hard to find. Theo then finds the right spot and reveals a hidden opening with a key inside. They wonder what the key is too. Theo then gets a text and says he has to get going as he told Paulina he’d be there for her speech. Chad says he’ll see them there. Theo tells Chad to keep looking at the chess board and see if he finds anything. Chad thanks Theo as he exits.

Lani joins Eli in the town square. Lani tells Eli that Julie has the kids in the play area with Thomas and Charlotte. Paulina then arrives and greets them. Paulina tells them that she’s not really ready for her big speech while Lani encourages that she’s going to be fine. Paulina doesn’t know why she’s so nervous but blames her mind being jumbled as she’s worried about Chanel and admits she can’t stop thinking about Abe. Lani understands since it’s their anniversary, right as Lexie and Abe come over. Lexie reveals she had no idea this was their anniversary. Paulina questions Abe not mentioning that. Lexie then points out that Paulina is being called up for her speech.

Johnny complains to EJ that if they could find Sophia’s body, it would give everybody closure. EJ feels it makes no difference while Johnny says he heard the police were still looking in to some loose threads. EJ questions what loose threads.

Paulina gives her speech about Juneteenth. Paulina says it’s an important day for many reasons and talks about making progress but still having a long way to go. Paulina finishes her speech, declaring that change is never easy. Lani remarks to herself that’s especially change you never saw coming as she looks over at Lexie and Abe.

Aaron tells a scary story about a body disappearing in to the water like a ghost, which makes Holly uncomfortable due to the similarity to Sophia, so Tate suggests they just call it a night.

Johnny informs EJ that Jada told him that the gun Sophia used to pistol whip him had the serial number filed off. EJ questions where Sophia would get a gun like that. Johnny asks why Sophia would go through that trouble if she wasn’t planning on shooting him. Johnny adds that he has other questions too as he remembers bluffing to Sophia that Chanel could be back at any moment, but as far as he knew, she was at the aquarium in Chicago with Lani and the kids but Sophia somehow knew that too. EJ questions how Sophia would know about Chanel’s plans. Johnny suggests either she overheard them or someone told her. EJ then thinks back to Lani mentioning that she told Kristen that she was going to the aquarium in Chicago. EJ then suddenly says he has to go and tells Johnny to give his love to Chanel as he runs out of the apartment.

Chad finds another hidden slot in the chess board and inserts the key in to it. Chad then calls Belle and asks her to come to the Pub as he has something she’s going to want to see.

Theo, Abe, and Lexie praise Paulina’s speech. Paulina hopes her message was clear that they may face hardships but that doesn’t mean they stop fighting. Lexie states that what moved her most about her speech was the part about rebirth and reclaiming their identity. Abe suggests they should get going. Lexie says goodnight to Theo and Paulina. Paulina then thanks Abe for the lovely anniversary flowers in front of Lexie. Abe tells her to have a good night and walks away with Lexie. Paulina insists to Theo that she’s fine. Abe hopes Lexie isn’t upset that she gave Paulina flowers. Lexie responds that she’s not upset but she doesn’t approve of him giving Paulina false hope as that only makes it more painful for her. Abe supposes she’s right. Lexie suggests they go home and that maybe it’s time for him to move out of the guest room as they walk off together.

Eli and Lani go to their room, talking about the kids having fun but things getting intense between Paulina and Lexie. Lani says it made her uncomfortable and asks if he had any luck getting information on Dr. Rolf. Eli says not really. Lani mentions trying to ask Kristen but not getting anywhere either. Lani and Eli then kiss in bed and say they love each other.

Arianna comments that Holly must be starving as she’s hardly ate anything. Holly then faints in Tate’s arms.

EJ storms in to the DiMera Mansion and confronts Kristen, ordering her to stop right there as she’s not going anywhere.

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At the Horton Cabin on Smith Island, Tate and Holly talk about having more alone time until Arianna and Aaron come back, so they continue kissing.

EJ meets with Dr. Rolf in the secret lab. EJ questions Rolf’s plan being to administer more of the drug that caused Lexie’s issues in the first place. Dr. Rolf reminds him that it’s also the drug that brought Lexie back to life. Dr. Rolf insists that he’s made the necessary refinements and informs him that the surviving lab rats showed the same declines as Lexie but that has now been reversed, so he’s optimistic it will do the same for Lexie.

Lexie is sitting at home when she gets a call from Kayla, who questions Lexie canceling her appointment for today. Lexie tells her that all is well and that something just came up with the family. Lexie says she will call tomorrow to reschedule as they hang up. Lexie then gets up and leaves the house.

Abe brings Paulina flowers in the town square and wishes her a happy anniversary.

Lani and Theo go to visit Chanel, bringing food over. Lani encourages Chanel to go rest but Chanel says she’s too hungry since she’s had to fast before surgery. Lani says they will put everything away until she can eat. Chanel comments that she doesn’t know she got so lucky. Lani assures that they will take care of whatever she needs while Theo declares that’s what family is for as they hug.

Johnny sits alone in the town square with the flowers he bought Chanel. Kristen approaches and comments on Johnny looking well for someone who had a brush with death. Johnny confirms he’s recovered and physically fine. Kristen says thank God he survived. Kristen thinks back to arguing with EJ, who accused her of seeing Johnny as collateral damage in going after him and warning that he would know who’s responsible if Johnny is harmed again. Kristen then tells Johnny that it’s hard to believe that Sophia would want to hurt him that way and claims she can’t imagine what must have been going through her head. Johnny says that makes two of them. Kristen adds that he must be relieved that Sophia can never hurt him again.

Holly brings up when she and Tate were at the cabin last year on Valentine’s Day when they made love for the first time, so this place will always be special to her for that reason. Holly is happy they made it back, but she keeps waiting for the other shoe to drop like she doesn’t deserve to be happy with the whole Sophia situation. Tate states that Sophia made her life hell and it’s terrible that she’s gone now, but that doesn’t mean she has to feel bad when she deserves to be happy. Holly thanks him and says she needed to hear that. Holly then mentions being hungry so Tate decides he will cook something for them.

Johnny tells Kristen that Sophia was obviously a troubled young woman, but he can’t say the hate she felt towards them was completely unjustified. Johnny states that before Trey was born, she hung all of her hopes and dreams on the idea that he and Chanel would adopt him and then when he backed out, it had to flip her world upside down. Johnny feels he can at least own his part in what happened to her. Kristen calls him a very forgiving person. Johnny doesn’t want to hang on to anger and bitterness. Johnny guesses having a family changes him and states that Trey is Sophia’s biological son, so she’s the reason that he exists and that he and Chanel get to be his parents, so they will always be grateful to her for that.

Lani asks where Johnny is. Chanel says she told him to go to work since he was making her antsy with all the pacing around. Chanel adds that she was already feeling antsy for Paulina, knowing how important the day was for her as she and Abe’s anniversary. Lani says she and Theo will take care of Paulina while urging Chanel to focus on taking care of herself. Lani insists that Chanel will get through this like she gets through everything, with strength and courage.

Paulina tells Abe that he shouldn’t have done this. Abe didn’t want her to think he forgot their anniversary. Paulina says she appreciates that and admits she was looking through their wedding album this morning, but so much has changed since then. Abe calls that a joyous day and asks how Chanel is. Paulina says she’s doing okay and is having surgery today, then chemotherapy. Paulina wishes she could drop everything and look after her, but Chanel insisted that she speak at the Juneteenth event. Abe then flashes back to their wedding.

Lexie staggers in to the lab as EJ asks if she’s alright. Lexie argues that he knows she’s not and says she can’t do this anymore if they don’t fix her. EJ insists they will as Dr. Rolf has a plan which Lexie wants to hear about. Dr. Rolf explains that he will give her more of the drug and then her pesky symptoms should disappear, assuring that she’s in excellent hands and she’ll be good as new in no time.

Tate and Holly sit down to eat but Holly suddenly feels sick and rushes out of the cabin.

Chanel thanks Lani and Theo, assuring that she couldn’t get through this without them as she exits for the hospital.

Paulina tells Abe that she should get going. Abe stops her and apologizes for not keeping in better touch. Paulina understands he was respecting his wife’s wishes. Abe feels he still should’ve reached out because he wanted Paulina to know that he loves her. Paulina tells him not to say that because she has no idea what to do with that love. Paulina says she’s been driving herself crazy, thinking maybe she made a mistake in walking away from their marriage as part of her thinks she should fight for him, but the louder voice is telling her to walk away. Paulina knew in her heart what Abe’s choice must be. She thanks him for the flowers and walks away. Nearby, Kristen comments on Johnny’s flowers for Chanel being lovely and asks if it’s a special occasion. Johnny informs Kristen that Chanel is going in for surgery and reveals that she has breast cancer and is about to start chemo. Kristen says she’s so sorry. Johnny admits it’s been a lot. Kristen hopes EJ doesn’t use it as a way to worm his way back in to his life. Johnny responds that EJ has actually been super caring and offered to do anything he could to help them. Kristen calls EJ a manipulator and tells Johnny not to let EJ do it because he doesn’t deserve him. Kristen says Johnny was right before in cutting EJ out of his life. Johnny asks why she’s telling him this. Kristen insists that he knows it’s true. Kristen then gets a phone call and says she has to go, so she hurries off.

EJ asks Lexie if she’s sure she’ll be alright here. Lexie is sure EJ has other things to do. EJ tells her to stay strong and he’ll be back to check on her as he exits. Lexie wants Dr. Rolf to reassure her and asks if he really believes this cocktail he’s injecting in her is her best shot at staying alive. Dr. Rolf calls it her only option, so she must trust him that her survival is important to him and all of mankind. Lexie then tells him that she’s ready, so he injects her with the drug.

Johnny and Chanel arrive at the hospital and greet Kayla, who notes they are right on time. Kayla asks if they have any last minute questions. Chanel says she doesn’t think so, but wonders why Paulina isn’t there yet. Johnny is sure she’s on her way. Kayla offers to wait until she arrives but Chanel says it’s alright and that she’ll see her afterwards. Chanel tells Johnny she’ll see him after too and kisses him as she then goes with Kayla.

Holly comes back in to the cabin and apologizes to Tate. Tate checks that she has no fever and she didn’t drink so there’s no hangover. Holly blames the meds she’s taking as nausea is a possible side effect. Holly apologizes again but assures she’s really happy to be there with him. Tate says he feels the same and he loves her.

Paulina arrives at the hospital and tells Johnny that she’s sorry for being late and asks where Chanel is. Johnny says she just missed her. Paulina complains that she wanted to see her before surgery. Johnny says it’s okay and that she will see her after. Johnny adds that they understand she’s juggling a lot. Paulina says it’s not that, but that she ran in to Abe on her way here. Johnny knows that must have been hard, especially today. Paulina is surprised he remembered it’s her anniversary. Johnny says of course as it’s also Juneteenth. Paulina calls that the day that reminds them to fight in the face of struggle which is what Chanel is doing now. Johnny encourages that she gets that strength from Paulina. Paulina thanks him for saying that as they hug.

Lani shows Theo a stuffed animal she got for Trey at the aquarium and a second one she got for Rachel which Kristen wanted her to pick up when she found out they were going. Theo admits it still kind of baffles him that Lani and Kristen are so close as he never thought they would be friends. Lani knows it surprises everyone, but says they really bonded when they were in the convent together and that they are a lot more alike than he’d think. Lani says when it comes to their family and kids, they are fierce. Theo states that Kristen is still a DiMera and their hate just intensifies. Lani asks if there’s something else going on that he’s talking about. Theo says it’s just another sibling war and that he doesn’t even know what it’s about this time, but that Kristen has so much contempt for EJ.

Kristen goes to the living room of the DiMera Mansion where EJ tells her there are plenty of other rooms in the house. Kristen responds that this is where the action happens as Lexie then emerges from the tunnels. Kristen greets her and asks how her appointment with Dr. Rolf was. Lexie claims that she doesn’t understand what she’s asking her. Kristen says they are family, so she doesn’t have to hide anything from her. Lexie says if she thought she had to hide anything, she wouldn’t have come through the living room. Kristen asks how she’s feeling. Lexie claims she’s great and that she should get home to her husband before he wonders where she is. Lexie says she’ll see them both soon as she exits. Kristen remarks that she loves having Lexie back even if she doesn’t love how EJ went about doing it. EJ responds that he doesn’t care how she feels about it or anything. Kristen suggests maybe he should care about the possibility that his miracle drug can do more harm than good. EJ tells Kristen not to be so skeptical of the drug when she might be a candidate for it one day.

Lani asks Theo who doesn’t hate EJ and brings up how EJ refused when Paulina asked for the miracle drug for Chanel. Theo is sure that he had his reasons and argues that Chanel’s case is much different than Lexie’s. Theo adds that since Lexie was the first human, they can’t tell how it will work out in the long run.

Johnny tells Paulina that they still have things to work out with the drug and they have no idea how it would affect a pregnancy. Paulina says that EJ didn’t explain that to her and admits she probably didn’t give him a chance. Paulina still feels something about it doesn’t sit right with her. Johnny says that Chanel is concerned about what the drug would do to the baby, so she wouldn’t even consider it. Paulina hopes she won’t have to and she just sails through chemo and child birth like the warrior she is.

Kayla prepares Chanel for surgery. Chanel knows it will be a long road but says she’s ready and she has to be okay for her family. Kayla encourages that she will be. Chanel talks about how she might have a girl and hopes she can watch her grow up. Kayla assures they’ll do everything they can to make sure that happens.

Holly wakes up on the couch with Tate and says she’s feeling much better as they kiss.

Lexie goes home, where Abe questions where she has been. Lexie says she was just visiting her brother and sister, so she’s sorry if she worried him. Abe is glad she felt well enough to go out. Lexie responds that she’s never been to a Juneteenth event before and saw there will be one in the town square, so she asks if they should go together.

Holly and Tate continue kissing until they are interrupted by a knock at the door. They answer it to see a man, who informs Holly that she’s been served.

Johnny and Paulina wait until Kayla brings Chanel out from surgery and tells them that all went well and that Chanel is able to go home. Paulina tells Chanel to call if she needs anything as Chanel and Johnny then exit together. Paulina thanks Kayla for taking care of Chanel. Kayla responds that they are family.

Lani tells Theo that everyone keeps asking about how Lexie and Abe are doing and how Chanel’s holding up, so she asks what about Theo. Lani knows he must feel stuck in the middle as he loves Lexie and Paulina. Theo wishes they could all be one big happy family. Lani assures that Theo and Abe will always be her family and she loves him as they hug.

Abe tells Lexie that he wants to sit out the Juneteenth event as he’s not in the mood to deal with the crowd. Lexie tells him not to be a grump and she’s happy about Juneteenth being celebrated so she’s sure it will be a lovely event. Abe is sure it will be but says he can’t and won’t go.

Kristen asks EJ if he would bring her back from the dead if she met her tragic end. EJ jokes that he’d assume it was a stunt and says he has more important things to do. Kristen stops EJ and questions him not telling her that Chanel has cancer. Kristen is sure EJ is hoping Dr. Rolf can concoct a cure for Chanel so he can get back in Johnny’s good graces. EJ responds that he’s already in his good graces and that he and Johnny are getting along quite well, which she would know if she had even a passing interest in Johnny’s life. Kristen questions when EJ last asked about Rachel. EJ questions if she’s any closer to getting out of Bayview. Kristen remarks that he makes it so easy to hate him. EJ says to send his best as he exits.

Tate questions the man taking the ferry just to find Holly and serve her. Holly opens the paper to find out that Amy Choi is suing her for financial and personal damages and liability in Sophia’s death.

Johnny and Chanel go home where Lani asks how it went. Chanel says it went fine and asks hot it went with Trey. Lani says he was a perfect angel while Theo says he only woke up once. Lani is sure Chanel needs some sleep as well so they will get out of their hair. Johnny thanks them for everything. Lani tells Chanel that she loves her and they’ll talk tomorrow as she and Theo then exit. Johnny asks Chanel how she’s feeling. Chanel says she’s a little sleepy but has no pain. Chanel adds that she’s actually looking forward to starting chemo because it will help her get well and then she can be there for him, Trey, and their baby. Johnny says he’s counting on that. Chanel declares that with him and her family behind her, she can handle anything.

Paulina tells Kayla that she appreciates her thinking of her as family, especially since she and Steve were close to Abe and Lexie long before she ever showed up. Kayla says they do love them but they love Paulina too, so it’s not either or. Paulina responds that it is for Abe. Kayla mentions her shift ending soon and suggests they catch up after Paulina’s Juneteenth speech. Paulina admits she would like that and exits.

Lexie doesn’t understand why Abe is so determined not to go to the Juneteenth celebration. Abe informs her that Paulina will be making a speech. Lexie still thinks they should go which surprises Abe. Lexie says they are all grown ups and calls this something important that they shouldn’t miss.

EJ returns to Dr. Rolf in the lab. Dr. Rolf tells EJ that Lexie’s condition improved almost instantly including her grip strength and he couldn’t be more thrilled with how her body is responding. EJ says thank God for that.

Kristen calls EJ’s daughter Sydney and says it’s been too long and she just wanted to catch up.

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Philip runs in to Theo in the town square and says he’s been meaning to reach out to ask how his mom is doing. Theo responds that she’s doing well and adds that he’s sorry to hear about Philip and Gabi. Philip adds that he’s sorry that Gabi dragged him in to the mess. Philip brings up Theo knowing what Gabi did and keeping it to himself. Theo says he’s sorry but Philip says that Gabi is the one who should’ve told him and she really let him down. Theo says she let him down too.

Leo shows up at the Hernandez house where Gabi greets him at the door and guesses he’s there to spy on Javi and his handsome new boyfriend Gus. Rafe gets a call from Cat, who says she needs to see him. Rafe tells her that Gabi’s about to leave, so his place should be clear soon. Cat agrees to meet him there.

Chad enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where EJ greets him and questions what he’s doing there. Chad informs him that he just had breakfast with Tony, who told him that Theo is going to be working alongside Johnny at DiMera. EJ says he can’t fathom why Tony doesn’t trust Johnny in the CEO position, so he managed to convince him that this was a satisfying compromise. Chad jokes that he never thought he’d see the day the DiMera brothers were compromising. EJ smiles and responds that he never thought he’d see the day that Chad and Belle were kissing on live television as he tells him well done.

Belle talks to Marlena at home about how she can’t believe Xander and Kate set Johnny up like they did. Belle asks if Xander still expects Marlena to work with Kate at Basic Black. Marlena says they haven’t got in to specifics but she’s sure they’ll work something out since it is John’s company and she wants to honor him. Marlena wants to keep it in the family and doesn’t want Kate’s poor judgment to keep her from doing that.

Xander finishes a call at Titan as Johnny arrives, asking about Xander wanting to see him and questions what’s so important that he was summoned to his office for a face to face when they have e-mail. Xander says he had to do this in person. Johnny informs him that Theo already told him he’s dropping the lawsuit and assumes it’s because he knew he wouldn’t win. Xander responds that he doesn’t know what the outcome would’ve been but admits that Johnny was right that he decided to bait him with the manuscript to set him up for a lawsuit which he calls deeply shameful as he apologizes.

Leo tells Gabi that he’s not there to spy on Javi and Gus, saying he’s also on assignment so he came to get a quote from Rafe. Gabi tells him that he can use the phone. Gabi then tells Leo that Javi and Gus are maddeningly happy together, so he can stop lurking. Gabi warns that if Leo causes trouble for them, he will have to answer to them and walks off. Leo tells himself to stop kidding himself as Javi has a hotter boyfriend now and he’s just an afterthought, if he even thinks of him at all.

Johnny tells Xander that he knew he and Kate set him up no matter how much they denied it, but questions why he’s admitting it now. Xander explains that he’s been doing self work and trying to make amends for his bad behavior. Xander doesn’t expect him to accept his apology but Johnny says he does as life is too short to get hung up on petty grievances and drama. Johnny thanks Xander for doing the right thing and says he has bigger things to worry about, so he exits.

Chad questions EJ watching baseball. EJ explains that Cat was over and is quite the fan. EJ admits they nearly missed Chad’s big TV debut, but they were engaged in a little liplock of their own.

Cat walks through the town square and thinks back to kissing EJ, then seeing Chad and Belle kiss on TV.

Marlena tells Belle that it looks like she, Chad, and the kids had a fun time at the baseball game. They laugh about seeing Chad and Belle kiss on TV. Marlena says it was so cute while Belle wishes it wasn’t on television for the world to see. Belle tells Marlena about Thomas catching a foul ball which thrilled him. Belle brings up that she and Chad talked about the chess set that Stefano left her and Chad agreed to look in to it, but she wanted to make sure it was okay with her. Marlena is not crazy about the idea but agrees to whatever she wants to do. Marlena asks her to just promise to be careful which she does. Marlena then asks Belle not to tell her whatever she finds out because she doesn’t want to know. Marlena then exits.

Philip joins Xander at Titan and says he just passed Johnny outside, so he assumes Xander finally confessed to railroading him which Xander confirms. Philip asks how it went. Xander says it went surprisingly well as he accepted his apology and said life’s too short. Xander suggests maybe Philip should take a page out of his book, pointing out that Philip has made quite a few dodgy maneuvers over the years and people have been gracious enough to forgive him for. Philip guesses that he’s saying since people are forgiving each other, he should forgive Gabi.

Chad complains that EJ just couldn’t wait to rub that in. EJ remarks that at least he and Cat were under the radar when they kissed while Chad and Belle went full Hollywood premiere. Chad tells EJ to get over himself and that he knows damn well it wasn’t his intention to be on camera. Chad then tells EJ that he’s sorry if it made him uncomfortable to see his ex having a good time with someone who treats her right. EJ admits he’s made plenty of mistakes with women in the past, but says he has changed in that regard as he’s sure Cat would tell him that he’s been a perfect gentleman. Chad argues that Cat doesn’t know him like he does while EJ argues that Chad might not know Cat as well as he does. EJ adds that he and Cat share a wonderful connection that they are just beginning to understand. Chad says sometimes he can’t tell if EJ thinks he’s in Goodfellas or When Harry Met Sally. EJ calls both classics, so he takes that as a compliment. EJ says he’s sorry if he rattled him. Chad decides it’s time for him to go, so he exits as EJ laughs.

Cat goes to see Rafe, who asks what she’s got. Cat tells him it’s unfortunately bad news as EJ did a complete 180 on giving them the miracle drug. Rafe guesses there goes their chance to analyze the drug and questions why he changed his mind. Cat isn’t sure but guesses there’s a problem with the drug.

Johnny goes to the DiMera Mansion. EJ congratulates him on the good news and asks if he knows why Xander and Kate dropped the lawsuit. Johnny reveals that Xander admitted it was a setup. EJ calls him a son of a bitch and says they will live to regret it, but Johnny stops him and says he can’t keep going through this revenge cycle as life’s too short. EJ reluctantly agrees and asks if Johnny came to pay homage to Tony before he and Anna depart. Johnny reveals that he came to ask EJ why the hell he said no to Paulina when she came begging for a drug that could save Chanel’s life.

Leo goes to see Marlena for his therapy session at the hospital. Marlena asks how he is. Leo talks about feeling insecurities and right now, he’s really worried about a friend of his, his only real friend. Marlena guesses he’s talking about Gwen. Leo confirms that he is and that they had a legendary falling out last year, but they are back to being each other’s emotional support disasters. Leo says he could really use Marlena’s sage advice because he’s really scared for Gwen.

Xander tells Philip that it’s not his place to tell him what to do, but his breakup with Gabi has clearly made him terribly unhappy. Philip corrects that finding out Gabi was lying to his face for their entire relationship has made him terribly unhappy. Philip guesses that Xander only wants him to forgive Gabi so he can be part of their inheritance. Xander calls that a fringe benefit, but insists that he does care about him and that it’s obvious to everyone how miserable he is. Xander tells Philip that holding onto this anger will only hurt him in the long run.

Leo tells Marlena about being worried that EJ will be out for revenge against Gwen for bidding on the hospital against him and how they’ve both double crossed each other. Leo states that Gwen knows stuff which means she’s in grave danger. Marlena worries that someone else could be in danger because if something happened to Gwen and she gave Leo certain information, then he could be in danger himself.

Rafe questions why Cat thinks there’s a problem with the drug. Cat says first, EJ changes his mind about giving her mom the drug and then she went to talk to Mark, who freaked out and said he didn’t want the drug anywhere near their mom but wouldn’t say why. They wonder what this could mean for Lexie.

EJ tells Johnny that if he truly believed the drug would help Chanel, he would give it to him in a heartbeat but they have no idea how it would affect her pregnancy and he’s not keen on the idea of using Chanel as a lab rat when a potential cure is already available. Johnny says he can understand that and adds that Chanel has no idea he’s here and doesn’t even want the drug. Johnny states that he just needs to know that if something goes wrong with Chanel’s treatment down the line and they need a miracle, would EJ reconsider.

Chad goes to see Belle. They talk about everyone seeing them kissing last night. Belle tells him that she told Marlena that they were going to try to figure out the mystery of Stefano’s chess set and she was really cool about it, so she was hoping he could take a look at it. Chad thinks a good place to start would be to play a game of chess on it. Belle questions how with a missing pawn. Chad responds that maybe the object of the game is to find it.

EJ assures Johnny that he would consider giving Chanel the drug if it was safe and effective. Johnny points out that Lexie was cured and he hears she’s thriving. Theo comes in and confirms Lexie is doing great. EJ tells Theo that he’s so glad he decided to help Johnny steer the ship of DiMera. Theo says he’s happy to help. Johnny says he’s been doing some thinking and he wants Theo to do more than just help. Johnny suggests they share the job like Xander and Philip at Titan. EJ suggests taking a step back and calls it a big decision. Theo responds that he’s cool with it, especially now that he has his mom’s blessing. Johnny and Theo shake hands and agree to be co-CEOs, upsetting EJ.

Cat tells Rafe that she’s not sure what this means for Lexie but they should keep an eye on her condition. Rafe hopes that nothing is wrong but remarks that EJ probably put the drug out there knowing it’s unsafe. Cat hates to think EJ would do that, but decides she needs to make sure he does not succeed if that’s what he’s planning. Rafe doesn’t think he likes the sound of that.

Leo tells Marlena that he knows EJ is dangerous and ruthless, but Gwen couldn’t rely on anyone else to get justice for her and he’d do whatever it takes for that. Leo remarks that if he ended up in the afterlife, it’s not like anyone would grieve for him. Marlena is concerned that he continues to put himself in harm’s way. Marlena assures that Javi would certainly grieve for him and she would be devastated.

Philip questions Xander talking like a self help book. Xander decides he will no longer advise him on his love life then but asks him to remain co-CEO. Philip says they are at an impasse because he’s not taking money from Gabi. Xander argues that there has to be a work around. Xander asks if Philip has a better solution that includes lots of zeroes. Gabi then arrives which Philip says is his cue to leave. Gabi stops him and says he will want to hear this.

Theo tells EJ that he’s been meaning to talk to him about his plan to fight Gabi’s claim to Stefan’s inheritance. EJ confirms that he’s found a handwriting expert willing to contest that Stefan’s signature was forged. Theo argues that Gabi’s brother is FBI and can come up with ten different experts to counter those disputes. EJ says that means they can drag this out in court forever. Theo declares that they know Gabi is telling the truth and that she has Ivan’s statement along with multiple experts of her own who concluded that Vivian signed the paper. Theo knows EJ can get his experts to say what he needs but argues that it’s not the right thing to do and he cares about that.

Chad brings up John being Stefano’s pawn. Belle insists that he was brainwashed and agrees that the missing pawn is about John, but argues that Stefano couldn’t have known that John would be gone before the will reading. Chad says the message would’ve been to John instead of about him, so they need to think like John. Belle wonders what the missing pawn would mean to John. Chad points out that it’s a pawn but not the pawn. Belle questions if he thinks there’s another pawn out there that they don’t know about.

Leo thanks Marlena but asks why she brought up Javi when they were talking about Gwen, not his love life. Leo adds that there’s no point in talking about Javi because he’s blown any chance of ever getting back together with him because Javi has a new boyfriend who is perfect. Leo complains that he’s trying to be happy for Javi since he deserves good things. Marlena tells Leo that he does too.

Chad guesses it could be possible that there’s another pawn since Stefano did brainwash a lot of people. Belle doesn’t know of anyone else he called a pawn. Chad decides to take a better look at the chess set, so Belle goes to get it.

Rafe reminds Cat that he warned her about going rogue. Cat argues that she’s not going rogue if Rafe is telling her what to do. Cat wants to do her job well and insists that she’s finally starting to earn EJ’s trust. Rafe questions how she knows that. Cat reveals that EJ told her that he’s still in touch with Dr. Rolf and she knows she can get more information out of him. Cat adds that EJ made it clear that he’s attracted to her and wants to pursue a relationship if she’s interested. Cat declares that her instincts are telling her the only way to get EJ to let his guard down is for her to get close to him personally.

EJ is surprised since Theo doesn’t typically let his friendships cloud his judgment. Theo argues that he and Gabi are not friends at all, but he doesn’t want to be in a battle against her because he doesn’t want to be around her at all. EJ questions Theo letting go of all that money because someone hurt his feelings. Theo argues that it’s not about that and that the right thing to do is to give Stefan’s inheritance to Gabi, so that’s what they are going to do.

Gabi states that Philip made it clear that he doesn’t want her money but Xander felt otherwise. Xander assumes Gabi came to share the wealth. Gabi reminds Xander that she said she needed something in return and she now knows what that something is.

Rafe tells Cat hell no and reminds her that he’s told her again and again how dangerous EJ is. Rafe warns that there’s no telling what EJ will do when he finds out she’s playing him, so he has to say no on this. Cat responds that he can’t. Cat appreciates his concern but he’s her partner and not her boss. Rafe says they can see what her boss Andrew has to say about this then.

Belle tells Chad that she’d love to go down this rabbit hole with him but she has to get to work. Chad says he’ll just take it with him then and see what he can do. Belle thanks Chad. Chad tells her that they have a couple of big fans in Thomas and Charlotte. Belle is glad they had a good time. Chad says they aren’t the only ones. Belle suggests they relive her favorite part as they kiss.

Johnny walks through the town square with a bouquet of flowers and comments that he hopes Chanel likes them as he sits down at a table looking sad.

Leo tells Marlena that it was kind of her to say but after the rotten things he’s done, he wouldn’t blame the universe for ghosting him. Marlena wants him to focus on the kind and selfless things he’s done. Marlena praises Leo for being loyal and owning up to his own mistakes, so she’d like to see him be on his own side. Leo thanks her and promises to work on that. Leo adds that if he vanishes, he gives Marlena permission to expose everything he said and to point the finger at EJ.

EJ warns Theo that this affects the entire family so he cannot make these decisions unilaterally. Theo argues that since Stefano removed EJ and made him the executor of the will, he absolutely can. EJ tells Theo not to make him regret asking Johnny to have him help at DiMera. Theo responds that he’s already told Gabi that she can have her share of the inheritance and as a man of his word, he’s not going back on it.

Gabi tells Philip that she knows he was concerned about her buying his forgiveness, so that’s not what she’s doing. Gabi then announces she’s buying in to the company and in exchange, she’s entitled to a healthy portion of Titan’s shares and a seat on the board. Gabi says that Titan gets a healthy influx of cash and when her investment saves the company, she’ll get a slice of the pie. Gabi adds that she will have an agreement drawn up for them all to sign. Philip says he and Xander have to discuss it but Xander says they need the money and here’s a way for them to get it while preserving Philip’s dignity. Xander tells Gabi that it’s a deal as they shake hands, leaving Philip frustrated.

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Stephanie goes to the hospital and tells Kayla that she’s there for therapy with Marlena. Kayla is glad she’s following through with that and asks if she’s feeling better today. Stephanie says a little bit, but notes that she’s not the victim here as someone almost got killed because of her stupid decision. Kayla won’t argue that keeping the gun unlocked wasn’t a recipe for disaster but calls it a miracle that no one got hurt. Stephanie says she’s hoping for another miracle in that it stays out of the headlines so she doesn’t have to spin her own PR when the hospital has enough problems as it is.

Alex goes to the Brady Pub and asks Kate if she’s seen Joy. Kate tells him that she just left to take Kelsey to the park. Alex says he just wanted to see how she’s doing. Kate mentions that Joy told her what happened and calls it quite the story as she wonders if the media will pick up on it. Alex says he hopes not. Kate says worse things could happen, pointing out that there’s no such thing as bad publicity and maybe it’s what Stephanie needs for her writing career. Alex questions her saying that. Kate responds that Titan needs every win it can get right now.

Roman runs in to Marlena outside the Pub. Roman informs her that he’s waiting on a delivery and doesn’t want to wait inside. Marlena guesses that’s because Kate’s inside and Roman knows what she did.

Aaron and Arianna arrive at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island. Aaron praises the place while Ari talks about how she misses it and wants to get as much use out of it as she can this summer. Aaron asks where the TV is, but Ari reveals there isn’t one.

Tate and Brady talk in the town square about Tate packing for the trip. Tate mentions taking the cooler as he and Aaron plan to go fishing. Tate tries to lead Brady to believe that he and Aaron are just taking a guys trip, but Brady tells Tate that when he gets there, he can tell Holly he said hello.

At the hospital, Sarah talks to Holly about Maggie making a trip to see her daughter Melissa after her surgery. Holly starts talking about missing her mom, so Sarah hugs her. Sarah asks how her appointment went with Dr. Fuller. Holly says it went really well and they mostly talked about what happened with Sophia. Holly adds that she was prescribed antidepressants that she will take even though she has PTSD from Sophia’s meds. Sarah reminds her that these were actually prescribed to her and to follow the instructions. Sarah tells her to contact Dr. Fuller immediately if she has any side effects. Holly thanks Sarah for helping her through all of this as they hug. Sarah is glad she’s feeling better which Holly credits her for. Holly mentions she should get going to catch the ferry to Smith Island and thanks Sarah again for the key. Sarah acknowledges that Holly and Arianna can use the get away. Holly remarks that at least she won’t run in to Amy Choi out there. Sarah has Holly promise there will be no drinking. Holly assures that she doesn’t want to mess with how she’s feeling. Sarah tells her and Ari to have fun. Holly thanks her again for everything and exits.

Tate questions how Brady knew about Holly. Brady jokes that he’s a private investigator but then explains that Sarah told him that Holly and Arianna were planning a girls trip, so when he found out that Tate and Aaron were going, he put two and two together. Brady understands why Holly wouldn’t want Sarah to know, so he agrees not to rat them out. Tate thanks him. Brady admits that Tate and Holly are adults, but he understands what happens when parents aren’t around. Brady asks him to just stop short of anything that will kill him or put him in jail. Tate agrees to that for the rest of his life. Brady says he loves him as they hug. Brady tells Tate to have fun. Tate says he’ll send him some pictures as he walks away.

Aaron says if there’s no TV, he’ll just watch things on his phone but Arianna warns him about the cell service on Smith Island. Aaron mocks the idea of having no wi-fi like it’s 1998 and jokes about having broadband withdrawal. Arianna encourages what they do have and then pulls out a bottle of alcohol, saying they can always party.

Kayla tells Stephanie that she’s right and brings up the board trying to have EJ removed from running the hospital which makes her happy. Stephanie asks who would run the place if they do pull the plug on EJ. Kayla informs her that it could be her cousin Gwen as she is ready to make an offer. Stephanie guesses she shouldn’t be that surprised and asks if Kayla thinks Gwen would be an improvement. Kayla responds that she thinks anyone would be an improvement over EJ.

Roman informs Marlena that he doesn’t know where he and Kate go from here. Roman adds that they slept in separate rooms last night and comments on not being able to trust his own wife. Marlena says she can’t throw stones, but she really hopes they work things out. Roman thanks her for always being there. They tell each other to take care as Marlena walks away.

Alex tells Kate that talk around the office is that she and Xander finally agreed to drop the lawsuit against DiMera. Kate admits it wasn’t by choice. Alex admits he’s surprised as he thought she was going after DiMera with both barrels and asks what changed. Kate responds that the truth is Johnny was right that she and Xander set him up to publish Bonnie’s manuscript. Kate explains that she nudged it in Johnny’s direction because he was inexperienced and he took the bait while now Roman is furious with her. Kate tells Alex that she wanted to help Titan but now the company is in an even worse place, but that’s actually the least of her problems.

Kayla finds Sarah at the hospital. Sarah didn’t realize she was back from China. Kayla talks about being so jet lagged still, but it was worth it because Wendy and Tripp’s wedding was great and they had a wonderful time. Kayla says she’s now back at work and understands Sarah lost a patient under upsetting circumstances. Sarah says she keeps going over it in her head trying to figure out if she could’ve done something differently. Sarah says that Destiny died right in front of her and she still has no idea why. Kayla says she’s read that no one knows why and that Sarah did everything right. Sarah asks why it feels so wrong then. Kayla hopes she gets some answers. Sarah assures that she intends to and welcomes Kayla back as she walks away. Brady runs in to Stephanie as he’s looking for Sarah. Stephanie says she’s sure she’s around somewhere as Brady says he’s going to look for her. Stephanie stops Brady to inform him that they can no longer be shooting buddies because she has given up her gun. Brady says he’s sorry to hear that as he will miss her company. Stephanie assures that it’s for the best. Stephanie adds that she talked to Tate about taking his self defense classes when he gets back from his trip. Brady says that’s great and mentions Tate giving him a few lessons and that he knows what he’s doing. Brady decides if they can’t be shooting buddies, they’ll be self defense buddies as Stephanie walks away.

Alex tells Kate that she definitely owes Johnny and Bonnie a major apology. Kate responds that she plans to talk to Bonnie while Xander has been trying to talk to Johnny but hasn’t connected with him yet. Alex hopes he does soon. Kate hopes that dropping the lawsuit will put an end to the entire matter. Alex says he wouldn’t count on that because DiMera doesn’t give a damn. Alex calls this a dumpster fire but admits it’s the least of his problems right now too.

Stephanie goes to see Marlena for therapy. Marlena asks how she’s feeling. Stephanie responds that she’s feeling awful.

Brady and Sarah go to the Brady Pub. Brady asks if Sarah got Destiny’s blood work back. Sarah responds that it came back mostly normal, but showed a low level of the same drug that was in her sister’s blood work. Sarah says the low level wasn’t enough to be toxic and the initial autopsy showed nothing out of the ordinary. Brady wonders what killed her then. Sarah responds that she doesn’t know but she suspects it was the same thing that killed her sister.

Arianna and Aaron hang out in the cabin until Tate and Holly arrive. Ari says they are just in time for happy hour. Tate feels it’s a little early but Aaron encourages him to live a little. Ari offers Holly as well but Holly says she’s taking new meds and it would be a bad combination. Tate adds that they brought hot dogs and brats for the campfire while Aaron notes that they brought smores. Tate and Holly start kissing while Arianna tells Aaron that she’s so glad he’s there so that she’s not a third wheel and she has someone else to hang out with.

After telling Marlena what happened, Stephanie assures that she’s gotten rid of the gun for good because she obviously can’t be trusted with a firearm. Stephanie feels she can’t be a functioning member of society without having a meltdown every two seconds. Marlena encourages that she’s coming to her job and therapy and is doing everything she can to feel safe. Stephanie thought she was doing all of that, but now she’s questioning her own judgment being off in so many ways. Stephanie brings up always being attracted to men who are bad for her like Jeremy, Ford Decker, and Everett who turned out to be a complete nightmare for her and Jada. Stephanie wants to know why she keeps making these terrible choices.

Alex goes to the hospital and tells Kayla that he’s stuck in a dilemma that he’s not ready to talk to Stephanie about yet, so he was hoping she could advise him about it. Kayla agrees to do her best. Alex explains that he convinced Joy not to file charges against Stephanie but there’s more to it as Joy told him that she doesn’t feel comfortable with the baby being around Stephanie and won’t allow it, so he had to agree to her terms if he wanted to be apart of his daughter’s life.

Sarah tells Brady that Destiny’s main symptom was a bad headache, so she found pain meds around her house that weren’t prescribed to her or her sister. Brady questions if they just got a bad batch of a bad drug. Sarah calls it possible, but points out that if so then Destiny and her sister wouldn’t have been the only ones who got sick which is why she’s reaching out to medical examiners in the area to see if they’ve had similar cases. Sarah worries that if tainted drugs are still out there, there could be more victims.

Holly tells Tate that it’s great to be back out at the cabin. Tate is surprised since she didn’t want to come to the lake before. Holly says it was too soon after what happened to Sophia but time has passed and she’s loving it. Tate promises they’ll have the best time as they kiss until Ari and Aaron come back in to suggest going to the lake which they agree to.

Marlena tells Stephanie that when a child experiences abandonment, they can develop early detachment wounds and that impacts how they experience the world in the future. Stephanie wonders if being kidnapped as a baby and her father not being around is still affecting her and admits she hasn’t thought of it that way. Marlena wants to see Stephanie change thinking that she’s not enough because it’s not true. Marlena states that the fact is that Stephanie was hurt and traumatized, but that doesn’t change that she is amazing, brave, and loved. Marlena encourages that she will make it through this.

Kayla tells Alex that they both know Stephanie would never hurt the baby, but given what’s happened, she would probably be just as protective as Joy. Alex guesses it’s not totally out of line. Kayla thinks he has to tell Stephanie. Alex admits he just doesn’t know how. Alex says maybe she’ll be secretly relieved since she wasn’t thrilled to be part of Kelsey’s life to begin with. Kayla knows she was struggling with it. Kayla says she’s just sorry that he’s in this difficult position. Alex doesn’t see any easy answers to any of this.

Brady asks Sarah if she’s gotten ahold of Destiny’s parents. Sarah confirms that she did, but they are completely in the dark, so she’s hoping her sister Clea’s boyfriend Liam can tell them where she got the drugs or anything to explain why she died. Sarah asks if she had any luck finding him. Brady reveals that it took about 5 minutes as Liam and his son moved in with Liam’s older brother Charlie in Brookville. Sarah notes that’s not far and asks if he found out anything else. Brady reveals that Liam recently purchased a new car and opened up a new bank account, so he’s thinking Liam came in to some money before leaving Salem and he doesn’t think he made it by working at Julie’s book store. Sarah wonders if Liam leaving had something to do with Destiny’s death. Brady responds that he thinks it’s suspicious as hell.

Kayla tells Alex that she wishes she had some tips on how to handle this. Stephanie then comes out from therapy and greets Alex, calling it a nice surprise. Alex asks how therapy with Marlena went. Stephanie says it was good and really helpful which they are glad to hear. Stephanie asks what Alex is doing at the hospital. Alex says he just hoped to walk her home. Kayla wishes them luck as they exit.

Holly, Tate, Aaron, and Arianna return to the cabin after swimming in the lake. Tate suggests playing Truth or Dare. Aaron and Ari go to get drinks while Tate comments on Holly having fun out there. Holly admits she hasn’t felt this good in a long time as they kiss.

Sarah tells Brady that she wants to see Liam and talk to him. Brady thinks she should let him handle this since Liam could be dangerous. Sarah brings up that she treated Liam’s son, so there’s a level of trust and she thinks he’s more likely to talk to her. Sarah assures that she’s got it. Brady says okay but that he’s going with her. Sarah jokes about him being protective.

Marlena runs in to Kayla at the hospital. Kayla tells her that Stephanie seemed much better after her session and that she and Steve are so grateful for her help. Kate then arrives and tells Marlena that they have a few things to talk about, so they head to Marlena’s office.

Alex and Stephanie walk through the town square as Stephanie explains that Marlena helped her better understand her feeling of shame and the root causes. Stephanie mentions being surprised that Joy has been so understanding that she feels she owes her another apology and thank you. Alex then stops her and reveals that Joy isn’t being that understand. Stephanie asks what he means. Alex informs her that Joy told him that she isn’t going to allow Kelsey back at their apartment because she thinks it would be a good idea to put space between Stephanie and Kelsey. Stephanie asks what he’s saying. Alex announces that he had to agree that Stephanie wouldn’t be around Kelsey for right now. Alex promises it will be okay and that they will find a way to make this work as it’s just for right now. Alex assures that Joy will change her mind at some point. Stephanie says she’s so sorry. Alex repeats that it will be okay as he hugs her.

Tate and Holly continue kissing so Aaron decides he and Arianna are going to take the kayak out and exit the cabin. Tate points out they might be gone awhile while Holly acknowledges that they have the place all to themselves.

Marlena tells Kate that Roman told her she finally told him the truth. Kate asks if Marlena encouraged him to cry on her shoulder. Marlena says they were talking about what Kate did to their grandson. Kate complains about Marlena sticking her nose where it didn’t belong. Marlena responds that when it comes to her family, she’ll stick her nose anywhere she cares to. Kate can’t argue with that and admits that she screwed up and didn’t mean for this to happen. Marlena responds that as much as she hates Kate right now, she actually believes her. Marlena declares that for the record, she was telling Roman that she hopes they survive this. Kate says she hopes so too, but that remains to be seen.

Sarah wishes she could’ve gotten her hands on the pills that Destiny took. Brady wonders if it could’ve been tainted by a low level dealer. Sarah says it’s possible or maybe they were contaminated in the manufacturing process. Brady decides he will look up every pharmaceutical company that makes it which Sarah calls a good idea. Brady finds that there are about a dozen companies with generic versions and then discovers that one of the companies is DiMera Pharmaceuticals.

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At Marlena’s house, she and Julie sit together as Julie talks about their book of the month for the book club. Julie notices Marlena being distracted by the Cubs game on TV. Marlena apologizes and explains that she doesn’t really have interest in baseball, but watching it makes her feel closer to John. Julie understands as Doug loved the Cubs too. Julie then brings up that this is the game that Chad and Belle are attending.

EJ and Cat kiss until they end up seeing Chad and Belle kiss on the kiss cam at the Cubs game, leaving them shocked.

Julie and Marlena are surprised to see Chad and Belle kiss on the kiss cam on TV.

Paulina sits alone at Small Bar with a glass of wine. Paulina thinks back to asking EJ for his miracle drug to help Chanel but EJ saying he can’t help her. Paulina pulls out her phone and declares that she’s not taking no for an answer.

Johnny talks to Chanel at home about future honeymoon vacations, but Chanel tells him that she’s sorry as she can’t do this.

Julie tells Marlena that she’s very pleased to see things progressing between Chad and Belle since Chad has such an awful time losing Abigail and then the nasty business with Cat Green. Marlena points out that not being entirely Cat’s fault. Julie says she knows, but that Cat still hurt a lot of people, so she’s very happy to see Chad moving on. Julie adds that if things develop between Belle and Chad, she will be over the moon. Marlena admits that she would be too as Chad is such a good man and dad. Marlena brings up Belle moving on from EJ, but says they shouldn’t get ahead of themselves since it is only their third date. Julie points out that this time, Chad brought along the children which is a good sign. They agree that what they saw on television was a terrific sign and very public. Julie wonders if they realized that the entire Chicago area has seen them kissing.

EJ turns off the TV and tells Cat that it seems that Chad and Belle had the same idea that they did. EJ asks if Cat is upset. Cat assures that she’s not as she and Chad are over, so he has every right to move on. EJ says they do too. Cat asks if EJ isn’t upset about seeing Belle with his brother. EJ says not in the least as Belle is in the past for him and he is now happily focused on the future which means Cat as they continue kissing.

Johnny questions what Chanel means and what’s wrong. Chanel says she appreciates everything he’s done and she knows how hard he’s trying to cheer her up, but the talk about honeymoons and vacations is making her think about what’s next for them when she needs to focus on staying in the present. Chanel says thinking about the future makes her think about what happens if she’s not there. Johnny hugs her and says he’s so sorry as he did not mean to upset her. Chanel says she knows that and if she wasn’t so in her head, a getaway would be nice for them as they are both going through this. Johnny doesn’t care about anything that isn’t helpful to her right now. Chanel says she’s so grateful to have him by her side. Chanel wants to believe that a second honeymoon is in their future, but she really wants to focus on right now and right now is great as she has a wonderful, caring husband by her side who is supporting her through everything. Johnny encourages that she has more than enough strength for both of them. They say they love each other as they kiss.

Marlena tells Julie that regardless of who saw Chad and Belle kissing on TV, she’s just glad they are both moving on. Marlena says that Chad and Belle have known each other for so long and have just begun seeing each other in a different light. Marlena compares it to Julie and Foster. Julie argues that they only had one date. Marlena notes they didn’t talk about it, so she asks how it went. Julie responds that it was lovely, but when she came home, she felt very uncertain. Julie explains that after losing Doug, she didn’t think she could look at another man ever again, but going out with Foster was a comfort while part of her felt she was being untrue to Doug’s memory so she felt guilty. Marlena hopes she can get past the feeling of guilt, because Doug would want her to be happy and if she gets some comfort from someone else, she hopes she won’t deprive herself of that. Julie knows it’s silly and doesn’t make sense. Julie calls Foster good company, witty, charming, and bright. Marlena hopes she sees him again. Julie confirms that she will, but she has no idea if it’s going anywhere. Julie admits that for the first time in a long time, she didn’t feel so alone.

Chad, Belle, Thomas, and Charlotte return to the park. Thomas can’t believe he caught the foul ball and credits Belle for the advice she gave him. Charlotte liked seeing Chad on the big screen at the game. Chad calls it pretty cool and wonders who else saw them. Belle laughs it off and says she doesn’t care as she asks if he does.

EJ and Cat continue kissing until EJ suggests taking this upstairs, but Cat feels that’s moving a little fast for her. Cat points out that she’s still his employee, so they are crossing some boundaries. Cat adds that EJ just saw his ex kissing his brother on television and suddenly he wants to whisk her away to the bedroom. Cat says he can’t tell her those aren’t connected, but EJ insists they aren’t. EJ says he was simply enjoying kissing her and didn’t want to stop, but he does agree they should wait to take this further until the timing is right, so that’s what they are going to do. Cat thanks him for understanding. EJ reminds her that whatever happens next between them is up to her.

Julie tells Marlena that it’s been over a year since she lost John, so she wonders if Marlena thinks of meeting someone. Marlena responds that she can’t picture herself with anybody but John. Julie notes that she felt the same, but repeats that in her time with Foster, she felt less alone, so she wants that for Marlena when she’s ready. Julie then gets a phone call from Foster.

Chad tells Belle that he does not care if the entire world saw him kissing a beautiful woman. Thomas asks if he would’ve kissed her even if they weren’t on camera. Chad says that’s between he and Belle. Chad tells the kids that their friend Sally called and her mom agreed to watch them, so they get to go to the fair. Chad gives the kids some money and sends them off to the fair. Belle tells Chad that she thinks it was a pretty good third date and adds that if he hadn’t kissed her, she definitely would’ve kissed him.

Cat thanks EJ for understanding and hopes she didn’t ruin the evening. EJ tells Cat that an evening with her could never be ruined. EJ invites her to stay for dinner since they’re slowing it down. Cat says she would love to but she made dinner plans with the family and it’s a rare opportunity to have them all together. EJ says he understands and they will call it a night then until next time. Cat thanks him again and kisses him on the cheek as she then exits the mansion. Cat then pulls out her phone and texts her brother Mark, suggesting a family dinner on her tonight. Mark responds that it works for him and suggests Small Bar as he’s already there. Back inside, EJ picks up the Wuthering Heights book and then puts it back down in frustration and hurries out of the mansion.

Johnny and Chanel kiss until Johnny suggests taking it to the bedroom. Chanel says that’s a great idea, but she first has something she’s been wanting to talk to him about that has been on her mind a lot since she was diagnosed and she’s guessing it’s been on his mind too. Johnny asks what it is. Chanel says that obviously her body is going to be different depending on her treatment and she’s been reading up on how to process these changes. Chanel wants them to be honest about what it might look like for both of them if it comes to that. Johnny responds that he’s really glad she brought it up and admits it has been on his mind, but he hasn’t wanted to broach the subject because he figured she would talk about it when she’s ready. Johnny tells Chanel that nothing will ever change the way he feels about her as he loves her with all his heart. Johnny praises all the things he loves about her. Johnny declares that no matter what happens with her treatment or her surgery, she will always be perfect to him no matter what. They kiss until they’re interrupted by a knock at the door. Paulina arrives and tells Johnny that she needs him to call EJ right now.

Chad and Belle sit together in the park. They talk about the kids having a good time. Belle tells him a story about when she was little and she hid a duck in the house until Marlena found it and freaked out. Chad brings up the last time he saw Marlena rattled was when Stefano left her the chess set. Belle finds it odd since it was left to Marlena and John, almost like a final message. Belle says Marlena and Brady don’t care to decipher it, but she would love to know as she feels it has to mean something.

Cat goes to Small Bar where Mark is drinking alone at the bar. They embrace as Cat asks if everything is okay and then questions if Felicity and Aaron aren’t joining them. Mark reveals that Felicity is out with her boyfriend Todd while Aaron is packing for a trip with his friends tomorrow to Smith Island which Cat questions. Mark says now that Aaron is in college, he feels more like a roommate than a guardian and questions why it matters to Cat. Cat asks if Mark wants to tell her what’s going on. Mark suggests they sit down, so they do as Cat asks him again what’s wrong.

Marlena walks Julie to the book store. Julie talks about their new security system going down already and says she’s sure Foster will explain. Marlena wonders if Foster needing her assistance was just an excuse to see her again. EJ then approaches and greets them. Julie acknowledges that EJ bought a book from her store. EJ responds that he needed a book to read to get his mind off everything. Julie says a good book will do that and tells Marlena that they’ll talk soon as she walks away. Marlena assumes something is weighing on EJ. EJ responds that it is quite heavily and it has to do with Belle.

Paulina apologizes for barging in and says she tried calling or texting both Johnny and Chanel but it went to voicemail. Johnny says his phone was on do not disturb, so he checks it and sees he also has a missed call from Xander. Paulina repeats that she needs him to call EJ. Chanel asks why and what’s going on. Paulina complains that he won’t give her the drug he used to cure Lexie. Chanel questions why she would need that. Paulina argues that the miracle drug made Lexie’s brain tumor disappear and brought her back to life, so she questions why Chanel should have to suffer the side effects of chemo and radiation but EJ wouldn’t even consider it and that’s why she needs Johnny to call him right away.

Chad tells Belle that all he knows is what Theo read in the will and asks if Belle inspected the box for a clue. Belle points out that the only clue was that there as a missing pawn. Chad agrees that must be a reference to John as the pawn. Belle just wants to make sure that whatever it means is nothing Marlena needs to worry about. Chad offers to look in to it and says maybe between the two of them, they can figure it out.

EJ tells Marlena that he saw Chad and Belle kissing on TV. Marlena hopes it didn’t put a damper on his date with Cat. EJ responds that seeing their exes in a liplock for the world to see was a distraction, but points out that he and Cat were kissing just as they popped up on screen. Marlena guesses they are still exploring their Italian connection outside of therapy which EJ confirms. EJ wonders if seeing Chad and Belle together was a sign that now that their former lovers have clearly moved on, maybe he and Cat are destined to move on with each other. EJ hopes that as they get closer, they can solve the mystery of how they ended up together in Italy.

Mark tells Cat that he’s fine and just had a long day at work. Cat asks if there’s anything in particular he wants to talk about. Mark says not really, but admits the job has just been very difficult lately. Cat asks if there’s a problem with EJ’s drug. Mark says no and asks why she would think that. Cat explains that when she first asked EJ to use it on their mom, he seemed to consider it but now he’s back pedaling and refusing. Mark orders another drink and a wine for Cat. Mark tells Cat that they can’t use the drug on humans without FDA approval and even if they got it approved, it would be too late. Cat understands that he signed an NDA and can’t tell her what’s going on, but argues this is their mother and questions if he’s just going to let her go without a fight.

Johnny guesses it never occurred to him to ask EJ about the drug or thought about it as a cancer treatment. Paulina orders Johnny to call EJ and make him hand it over. Chanel questions doing this without discussing it with her first and what makes them think that she would want to take a super drug from EJ when she’s already decided on a prescribed treatment that they promised wouldn’t harm her baby. Chanel refuses to be a guinea pig for experimental medication while she’s pregnant. Chanel adds that if she thought the drug could save her life, she would be in debt to EJ but she doesn’t and she’s thankful for that because she never wants to be in debt to EJ again.

Cat demand an answer from Mark. Mark calls it unfair because he would do anything to help their mom. Cat asks him to tell her what’s going on then and asks if she should push EJ for the drug. Mark tells her no because they don’t want that drug anywhere near their mom. Cat questions him as to why not, but Mark says that’s all he can say.

Chanel knows Paulina is worried about her and was just trying to help, but says she shouldn’t have gone behind her back to badger EJ without talking to her first. Chanel gets that Paulina acted impulsively, but if she came to her, she would’ve told her that EJ’s drug is not the answer. Chanel states that her cancer is treatable and she now has a doctor she trusts, so she is going to follow what she recommends and take this one day at a time. Chanel asks Paulina to trust that her treatment is what is right for her. Paulina agrees and apologizes for going behind her back. Chanel hugs her and says she loves her for trying to help. Paulina says she’ll see her at the hospital before her surgery tomorrow as she then exits. Chanel hopes she didn’t hurt her feelings when she was just trying to help and make it go away. Johnny thinks she handled it very well and says he’s always proud of her as he hugs her.

Marlena wishes EJ and Cat well as she knows the mystery has been plaguing him for sometime. EJ brings up that Marlena has her own mystery to solve with Stefano’s chess board. Marlena tells EJ that she couldn’t care less why he left it or what it means. Marlena says after all Stefano did to her and John, she’s so happy to move on permanently. EJ declares that unlike her, he’s not one to leave a mystery unsolved as he walks away.

Belle asks if Chad would really help her find the secret in the chess set. Chad admits he’s very curious to find out what Stefano was up to as well. Belle agrees to take him up on that but wants to make sure Marlena doesn’t find out. Chad agrees to keep it between them. Chad hopes to give Belle a proper kiss now that isn’t in front of the entire world. Belle admits she would like that very much, so they kiss.

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Cat goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she just needed him to sign some documents, noting that she had to track him down because he never came to the office. Cat notices EJ being distracted and asks if everything is okay. EJ responds that it’s not.

Chad sits in the town square with Thomas and Charlotte as they prepare to attend a Cubs game. Thomas asks when Belle is coming so they can leave before they are late. Chad assures that she’ll be there soon and is just finishing up some work.

At the police station, Belle goes over Stephanie and Joy’s statements and tells Jada that her takeaway is that they are both really lucky as Joy could’ve been badly hurt or worse. They are thankful she didn’t have Kelsey with her. Jada asks Belle how her office wants to proceed.

Steve and Kayla go to Alex and Stephanie’s apartment. Kayla hugs Alex and says thank God everyone’s alright and asks where Stephanie is. Alex says she’s finally sleeping but still shaken up. Alex didn’t think they’d get there so fast when their plane just landed. Kayla says they just dropped off their bags and came straight over. Steve asks if the district attorney’s office has decided to press charges. Alex says they haven’t heard yet but he has Justin on standby. Kayla says they know Alex has to get going. Alex worries about if Stephanie wakes up. Steve says that’s why they are there. Alex thanks them and says he’ll be back soon as he exits.

Stephanie has a nightmare about shooting Joy and wakes up screaming in terror.

Cat asks if EJ wants to talk about what’s upsetting him. EJ informs her that his daughter in law Chanel has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Cat says she’s so sorry. EJ calls it a heavy blow and wishes there was something he could do. Cat asks if the miracle drug could possibly help Chanel but EJ says absolutely not.

Thomas asks Chad if Belle is coming to the Cubs game as a friend or as a date. Chad says it’s both which Thomas says is cool because he really likes Belle. Chad says he does too.

Steve and Kayla rush to Stephanie’s bedside and try to comfort her from her nightmare, reassuring her that she didn’t hurt Joy. Stephanie cries that it felt so real. Steve asks if it would help to talk about it. Stephanie responds that she feels so ashamed as she promised Steve that she would be safe and lock the gun up but she was so afraid that Owen would come back that she broke their promise. Stephanie cries that she let him down but Steve insists that she didn’t.

Belle and Jada talk about knowing what happened was accidental so Belle thinks it would be a waste of resources to pursue charges unless Joy files a complaint, then they would have no choice.

Alex joins Joy and Kelsey at the Pub. Alex tells Joy that he’s beyond sorry about what happened and how relieved he is that she’s okay. Alex asks if Joy has given any thought to how she’s going to handle this and if she’s going to file a criminal complaint against Stephanie. Joy responds that he’s damn right she is.

Cat tells EJ that she didn’t mean to upset him and she just thought since the drug helped cure Lexie’s brain tumor, then it might possibly help Chanel as well. EJ responds that it is possible but he intends to follow the law and submit the drug to the FDA for approval before it can be used on living patients. EJ says this means their research will be under higher scrutiny so experimenting on a pregnant woman is out of the question. Cat realizes that means it can’t help her mother as well. EJ tells her that he hates to disappoint her as he knows how devoted she is to her family and he’s so sorry that it can’t be used on her mother.

Belle joins Chad and the kids in the town square and says she’s so excited to be going to the Cubs game with them. Chad sends the kids to throw their trash away and then tells Belle that Thomas said he really likes her. Belle says she really likes the kids and their father too. Chad says the feeling is mutual.

Kayla asks Stephanie how many sleeping pills she took today. Stephanie says she took one on the plane and one when she got home. Kayla worries that’s pushing the recommended dosage and might explain why she woke up confused, thinking Joy was an intruder. Steve asks where the gun is now. Stephanie informs him that Jada confiscated it as evidence. Steve says at least they can count on Jada being fair. Stephanie asks if the district attorney’s office will press charges against her. Steve admits it’s a possibility and questions why the gun wasn’t locked in the gun safe. Stephanie admits she wanted it to be in easy reach in case an attacker got to her. She knows it was stupid, wrong, and reckless. She adds that if the gun had been stored and unloaded in the safe, she would’ve had time to realize it was Joy before firing it. Steve notes that it looks like she learned her lesson the hard way. Steve adds that if no case is brought against her, the gun will be returned to her and she will then keep it locked in the gun safe. Stephanie responds that she doesn’t want the gun as she doesn’t trust herself with it. She thought it would make her feel safe, but she now feels less safe than ever.

Jada joins Shawn at Small Bar where the Cubs game is on TV. Jada mentions Belle attending the game as Chad and the kids had an extra ticket. Shawn imagines they had a lot to unload after what happened with Stephanie and Joy. Jada says the good news is that Belle’s office doesn’t plan to press charges which Shawn calls a huge relief. Jada hopes Joy doesn’t force the issue.

Joy tells Alex that Stephanie tried to shoot her, so of course she’s going to file a complaint. Alex knows she’s shaken by what happened but points out that she wasn’t hurt. Joy remarks that’s only because Stephanie has terrible aim or else she’d be in the hospital or the morgue. Alex knows what she went through is terrifying and she has every reason to be upset, but argues that she has to understand that Stephanie thought she was an intruder and she would’ve never fired the gun if she knew it was her. Joy thought Alex was here to check on her, but he just wants to make sure that his wife doesn’t suffer any consequences for nearly blowing her head off and she’s not okay with that. Joy declares that his wife belongs in jail where she can never hurt her or her daughter again.

EJ repeats to Cat that he’s so sorry as he knows it isn’t what she wanted to hear, but even if the drug was approved, Dr. Rolf doesn’t believe it would improve her mother’s condition unless further research indicates otherwise. Cat questions EJ being in contact with Dr. Rolf. EJ claims it’s only been remotely as he’s been monitoring Lexie’s progress. EJ knows Cat was counting on the drug and repeats that he’s so sorry to disappoint her. EJ asks if there’s anything he can do to make it easier on her or make her feel better. Cat says not that she can think of and that she should get going. EJ questions her hurry. Cat mentions wanting to watch the baseball game, so EJ invites her to stay and they can watch it together.

Chad, Belle, Thomas, and Charlotte walk to the park as Charlotte is feeling car sick. Thomas worries about missing the first pitch. Belle encourages that maybe they’ll get extra innings and declares that what’s most important is that they could all be here together which makes Chad smile.

Jada hopes Joy doesn’t pursue a complaint against Stephanie as she would hate to be a witness against her best friend and Shawn’s cousin. Shawn calls it difficult to be objective when it involves someone you care about, but says all they can do is try their best to keep work separate from feelings. Jada asks if they are still talking about Stephanie or about them and their relationship.

Stephanie declares that she doesn’t want a gun in her house ever again. Steve is glad she feels that way as he doesn’t think she’s in any condition to have a weapon right now, but he wishes he realized that sooner. Stephanie says it’s not his fault as she lied to him. Kayla thinks she still has PTSD. Stephanie feels that’s no excuse and informs them that she made an appointment with Marlena for tomorrow because she needs to do something proactive to feel safe in her own skin again. Steve encourages her not to be so hard on herself when she’s been through so much in her life and she always comes through it, so she will do it again because she’s tough and strong. Stephanie cries that she doesn’t feel that way right now as they hug her.

Alex tells Joy that she has no idea what Stephanie has gone through the past few months and she’s trying to heal from the trauma of being kidnapped and is now having to deal with him having a child. Joy argues that Stephanie doesn’t want to be a stepmother and declares that even if she doesn’t go to jail, she’s not letting his wife near her kid ever again.

Belle encourages Thomas about catching a foul ball as Chad comes back with Charlotte feeling better. They talk about stopping at the fair on the way home. Belle shares baseball advice that John gave her with Thomas as they get ready to go.

EJ surprises Cat by informing her that he is a baseball fan. Cat shares with EJ that she is a fan of the Royals since she and her family lived in Kansas City for awhile. EJ assumes that’s where she met Clyde Weston.

Shawn confesses to Jada that since they’ve been spending so much time together lately, he does wish things turned out different. Jada admits she does too and that she’s kind of dreading him moving back to his own place because she’s going to miss his company. Shawn says he will miss her company too along with their movie nights and cooking together as it’s been great, but maybe a little bit dangerous since it brings up old feelings. Shawn thinks it’s great to finally acknowledge those feelings but they can’t act on them since she is his superior at work. Jada says lucky for them, there are ways around those rules.

Stephanie calls it hard to believe they were all just in China, having a great time at Tripp and Wendy’s wedding and now everything is falling apart. Steve encourages that it’s just a hard time, but she and Alex aren’t falling apart and will soon have a big celebration of their own. Stephanie wishes she could be excited about that but she feels so ashamed. Stephanie asks them not to tell Tripp or Joey because she doesn’t want to disappoint them too. Kayla says they won’t but promises they would only care that she’s okay and she will be. Stephanie responds that she just doesn’t see how.

Alex tells Joy that asking him to keep his wife and his daughter apart is not a reasonable demand. Joy questions her being the unreasonable one when she nearly got shot. Alex tells Joy that they have to find a way to make this work for Kelsey’s sake. Joy tells Alex that he’s welcome to visit Kelsey any time at her place without Stephanie. Alex argues that Joy hid Kelsey from him for six months but he accepted her and agreed to supported her, but now she’s trying to put conditions on that. Joy asks if he’s trying to blackmail her by saying he won’t be apart of Kelsey’s life if Stephanie can’t. Alex assures her that what happened today won’t happen again and it can’t because Jada confiscated the gun and Stephanie doesn’t even want it in the house. Joy argues that it’s not about the gun, but that Stephanie is unstable and she won’t let that be her or Kelsey’s problem. Joy declares that Kelsey is her only priority and right now, she doesn’t trust Stephanie around her. Joy proposes that she won’t file a complaint against Stephanie if Alex agrees to keep her out of Kelsey’s life. Alex calls that blackmail. Joy says if he doesn’t like it, they can fight it out in court. Alex argues that they have to find middle ground. Joy says they can’t, so either he agrees to her terms or his wife will suffer the consequences for what she did to her. Alex then reluctantly decides they have a deal.

Cat tells EJ that she doesn’t know how her family got mixed up with Clyde Weston and she obviously wishes they hadn’t. Cat says because of Clyde, she lost her father and pretty much lost her mother and Chad. Cat apologizes as she’s sure it’s awkward for her to bring up her past with his brother, especially since they’ve been feeling a connection since remembering their time at the rehba hospital in Italy together. EJ says there’s no denying it. Cat remarks that she wishes she could’ve remembered more during her hypnosis with Marlena. EJ doesn’t know why it means so much to remember those memories, when they are together again and able to make new memories.

Shawn questions what Jada is suggesting. Jada points out that technically, Shawn doesn’t report directly to her so it wouldn’t be a violation of policy if they pursued a relationship and disclose it if it were of some interest.

Kayla assures Stephanie that she will be okay and urges her not to let this mistake define her. Alex comes home and informs Stephanie that he asked her parents to keep an eye on her while he talked to Joy. Alex announces that Joy is not going to press charges which they say is great news.

Cat asks EJ what kind of new memories he had in mind. EJ says it depends on what kind of memories she wants to make as he’s happy to follow her lead. Cat suggests they start by holding hands. Cat then tells EJ that there may be a memory she wants to make with him more as she kisses him.

Alex, Stephanie, Steve, and Kayla walk through the town square. Stephanie says she feels better as Steve encourages that getting out of the house was a good idea. Kayla suggests getting ice cream so she and Steve go to get it. Steve questions why he didn’t know better than to give Stephanie a gun. Kayla encourages that he was trying to protect his daughter and to be grateful there was no tragedy. Steve asks how she knows exactly what he needs to hear as they hug. Stephanie tells Alex that she still feels so awful about what happened but she’s relieved to know she won’t be facing criminal charges. Alex calls it a relief to him too. Stephanie picks up a flyer for Tate’s new gym and self defense classes. They then spot Joy and Kelsey in the town square. Stephanie feels she should go apologize again and thank Joy for not filing a complaint. Alex tells her that he doesn’t think that’s a good idea and suggests she just leave it alone for now and let it go.

Shawn assures Jada that there’s definitely interest in pursuing a relationship as they end up kissing. They then look over at the TV where they see Chad and Belle end up on the kiss cam at the Cubs game and they kiss. Jada jokes that they’re trying to steal their thunder. Shawn responds that they won’t let them as he and Jada continue kissing.

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EJ finds Holly crying in the town square and asks her what’s wrong.

Xander goes to the DiMera Enterprises office and finds Theo at the desk. Xander asks if Johnny is around. Theo says he should be in soon as they had a meeting scheduled. Xander questions Theo sitting at his desk. Theo reveals that he might be returning to DiMera soon but nothing is set in stone yet. Xander informs Theo then that Titan is dropping the plagiarism lawsuit. Theo says that’s great news, but questions why.

Johnny and Chanel see Sarah at the hospital. They tell her things went great with Dr. Patel, who had way better bedside manner than Dr. George. Johnny thanks Sarah for the recommendation. They talk about feeling much better as Chanel says this doctor listened to her concerns and answered her questions. Sarah asks if they made any decisions. Chanel says she still has concerns but after meeting with this doctor, she’s agreed to start chemotherapy as soon as possible.

Gabi and Arianna sit together at home. Gabi asks Ari about her internship at DiMera and if she’s learning a lot. Ari says that Johnny was showing her the ropes but he hasn’t been around lately, so it’s mostly been entering data and ordering lunch. Gabi says she has to start somewhere. Ari mentions that Kate asked her to tell her if she heard anything exciting which Gabi questions.

Kate approaches Roman outside of the Pub and says there’s something serious she needs to talk to him about. Kate thinks back to Xander urging her to be honest with Roman. Kate then reveals to Roman that she lied when she told him she had nothing to do with setting Johnny up for the lawsuit. Roman questions if he heard her right and if she’s admitting to setting Johnny up. Kate confirms that she is and she’s so sorry. Kate explains that Titan is in dire straits so she was desperate to make an impact and felt sure that Johnny would settle so it would all go away and she never intended to hurt Johnny or Roman, calling it just business. Roman argues that she railroaded his grandson and made it look like he was unethical and made him feel guilty for doubting her. Kate says she feels horrible. Roman questions why Kate is telling him the truth now after all these months.

Gabi asks Arianna if Kate asked her to spy at DiMera. Ari says not spy, she just wanted to know if anything interesting happened. Gabi questions if it means the lawsuit and asks if Ari has been feeding Kate information. Ari says there’s been nothing to feed and she’s just an intern. Gabi talks about she could hear anything and orders her to stay out of it with Kate as she has family on both sides. Gabi warns that she does not want to get in the middle between Titan and DiMera.

Theo asks if Xander is admitting the lawsuit was a sham and that he was setting Johnny up. Xander responds that he just owes Johnny an apology which Theo calls a start. Theo admits the lawsuit is probably low on his priority list. Xander asks what else is going on but Theo says it’s not for him to say, so he’ll have to ask Johnny.

Sarah says she knows it wasn’t an easy decision but she does think starting chemo now is the way to go. Johnny tells Sarah how grateful they are to her being in their corner. Sarah says she’s just happy to help. Johnny mentions that they’ll be due for surgery tomorrow. Sarah encourages it will make things smoother down the road and says she’ll check in before surgery. Chanel thanks her again for everything as Sarah walks away. Chanel hugs Johnny and reminds him that he has a meeting to get to. Johnny says he doesn’t have to be there but Chanel tells him to go and that he’ll have plenty of time to take off later. Johnny tells Chanel that he loves her so much and the next couple months will be rough, but when it’s over, they are going to have a beautiful life with two beautiful kids and this will all be behind them. Johnny then exits the hospital.

Holly informs EJ that she just ran in to Amy Choi. EJ asks what she said to her. Holly thought when the police decided not to press charges against her, she thought this nightmare was over but it’s like Amy is picking up where Sophia left off in trying to ruin her life. EJ questions if she’s been harassing and threatening her which she confirms. EJ argues that Amy shouldn’t be harassing anyone after what Sophia did to Johnny. Holly says that’s not how she sees it. EJ tells Holly that he will take care of it and to leave Amy Choi to him. Holly questions what he’s going to do to her. EJ says he won’t do anything, he’ll just let her know that she can’t walk around town threatening her daughter’s victims. Holly asks how he can stop her. EJ tells her not to concern herself with his methods, but to let him know if she bothers her again. Holly tells EJ that she doesn’t want this to get any worse than it is. Xander then appears and tells EJ to get away from her.

Arianna invites Gabi to go eat at the Pub but Gabi gets a text from Theo, asking her to meet at DiMera. Gabi says she wasn’t expecting to hear from him and asks Ari if he’s back at the company. Ari says she doesn’t know but encourages that Theo might finally be ready to forgive her. Gabi says maybe so, even if Philip isn’t.

Johnny meets Theo at DiMera Enterprises. Theo says he’s sorry to hear about Chanel’s diagnosis. Johnny calls it a tough road ahead but says they just met with a great oncologist and are trying to stay positive. Theo says that Chanel is lucky to have him by her side. Johnny responds that he’s lucky to have Theo filling in at DiMera because he wants to make it to every one of Chanel’s appointments and be by her side, so the job can’t be his first priority right now. Theo tells Johnny to worry about Chanel and his family while he will worry about DiMera.

Xander questions EJ and accuses him of harassing Holly while Holly tells him it’s okay. EJ tells Xander that it’s none of his business but he was consoling his former stepdaughter. Holly tells Xander that she’s alright and she’ll see him at home. EJ assures her that he meant what he said as Holly then exits. Xander warns EJ to stay away from her. EJ tells Xander that Holly is his family and asks what she is to him. Xander points out that Holly is Victoria’s cousin and Sarah’s niece. Xander adds that he knows it was EJ that told Gwen about he and Kristen seeing each other. EJ laughs off that they weren’t being discrete about it. Xander says he doesn’t care what Gwen thinks while EJ brings up Sarah. Xander warns EJ about telling Sarah. EJ responds that if he doesn’t want Sarah to find out, maybe he should change his behavior. EJ then gets a text from Lexie that she needs to see him and walks away while Xander shouts after him that they aren’t done here.

Chanel goes home and tells Paulina it went really well with the new doctor, so she decided to move forward with chemotherapy which excites Paulina as they hug.

Kate tells Roman that she told him because she didn’t want him to find out another way since Xander plans to talk to Johnny. Roman guesses she would’ve kept it secret forever that she screwed over his grandson. Kate admits she may have. Kate says she was trying to help both of them since she wanted Titan and Philip to get back what DiMera took from them while Johnny would be forced out of DiMera like Roman wanted. Roman argues that he never would’ve wanted it that way and thought they were done with the secrets and lies. Roman says they’ve been through a lot and he’s forgiven her for a lot, but he’s heard enough. Roman declares that he’s heard enough and he needs some space as he storms off.

Holly meets Sarah at the Pub and tells her that she got accosted by Sophia’s mom, who made it clear that she’s not going to stop trying to punish her for Sophia’s death. Sarah says she’s sorry and that Amy is going through one of the worst losses possible but coming after her like that is unacceptable. Sarah offers to call Amy but Holly informs her that EJ said he would handle it, which Sarah questions. Holly explains that EJ saw her crying in the town square and told her not to worry about how he handles it, then Xander showed up to yell at EJ for upsetting her since he apparently really hates EJ. Sarah acknowledges that Xander cares about Holly.

Roman walks to the town square and calls Marlena. Roman leaves a message that he needs to talk to her and he hates to say that she was right that Kate lied to him.

Chanel tells Paulina about the plan for her surgery and chemotherapy. Paulina questions Chanel not looking optimistic. Chanel says she’s trying to be realistic as she’s been reading about the side effects to know what to expect. Chanel brings up that she won’t be able to breastfeed even though she was looking forward to that. Paulina encourages that they will still be able to bond. Chanel notes that her immune system will be really weak so she will have to be careful about coming in to contact with other germs, so if Trey catches anything, he’ll have to stay away from her. Paulina encourages that all that matters is that Trey still has his mom as he won’t remember any of this. Chanel points out that she will.

Johnny assures Theo that he is not stepping away from the company entirely. Theo insists he didn’t mean to make it sound like he was taking over as he just wants to help out however he can which Johnny says means a lot to him. Johnny says he knows things are different with Theo’s mom back but Theo says that doesn’t change anything and that Chanel will always be his sister. They agree that it feels good to be making a difference and change at DiMera, to leave a better legacy. Johnny reiterates that what’s best for him now is to step back and says that’s a lot easier knowing Theo is there. Theo then informs Johnny that Xander was just looking for him and reveals that Titan is dropping the lawsuit, leaving Johnny surprised.

EJ rushes home to the DiMera Mansion and asks Lexie what Dr. Rolf said. Lexie informs him that he said her grip strength is weak. EJ argues that she’s still recovering and could just need physical therapy but Lexie says it’s more than that. Lexie reveals that based on what happened with the lab rat, Dr. Rolf said this is just step one and if they can’t fix it, she may only have a few weeks left to live, leaving EJ in shock.

Holly questions Sarah thinking that Xander cares about her. Sarah says he thinks of her as family and he would do anything for the people he cares about. Holly jokes that not long ago, Sarah wouldn’t say anything nice about Xander. Sarah says they are living in the same house now, so they have to co-exist. Holly points out that even Maggie said things have been surprisingly peaceful between them. Sarah states that she always knew deep down there was humanity in Xander or she wouldn’t love him. Holly questions Sarah saying she loves him. Sarah admits that part of her always will as they were married and share a child. Holly asks if there’s any chance but Sarah assures that she and Xander could never because too much has happened and that’s just how it has to be.

Kate runs in to Xander in the town square and informs him that she told Roman everything and now she’s looking for him. Xander states that he just notified DiMera that he’s dropping the lawsuit and he’d like to apologize to Johnny next time he sees him. Kate feels she’ll be doing a lot of apologizing but she fears the fallout is just beginning.

Gabi meets Theo at DiMera Enterprises and says she’s surprised to see him there. Theo clarifies that he’s just helping out Johnny while he’s dealing with family stuff. Theo tells Gabi that they know his aunt and uncles are ready to fight Gabi on the inheritance, but he is the executor of Stefano’s will and he’s decided not to fight so the money is hers.

Paulina talks to Chanel about the next stretch being uncomfortable and scary but she will make it out the other side. Chanel worries that the treatment will be a lot rougher than what they went through before. Chanel adds that she wasn’t a mom last time and worries about what if she’s too weak or sick to be a good mom. Chanel fears she will miss so much while Paulina encourages that she will have years to make up for any time she loses as she hugs her. Chanel says she just needed to let that out but she’ll be okay. Paulina encourages that she’s far from alone as she’ll always be here. Johnny then comes home. Chanel notes that was a quick meeting and hugs him. Johnny says he had to sort things out but he wanted to be here. Paulina tells Chanel to call if she wants to talk more anytime. Chanel thanks her as they hug and Paulina then exits. Johnny informs Chanel that he has some good news which Chanel says they could definitely use some of. Outside the door, Paulina tearfully looks at the breast cancer pamphlet that Chanel showed her and takes it with her as she walks away.

EJ declares that he will not let Lexie die again and that Dr. Rolf will figure this out. Lexie says that Dr. Rolf said he would give her another dose of the drug to see if it will reverse the effects, but there’s no way of knowing if it will work. EJ pleads with Lexie to think positive and not give up, insisting that Dr. Rolf will stop at nothing to make sure she’s standing strong again. Lexie assures that there’s not a chance in Hell she’s going down without a fight. EJ asks if Abe knows. Lexie says he doesn’t and that EJ can’t tell him or anyone else. EJ asks what she wants. Lexie cries that she wants to live. EJ promises to do everything in his power to make sure she does.

Johnny informs Chanel that Titan dropped the lawsuit. Johnny says he doesn’t know how it happened but he’s glad it will make it easier for him to step back from the company along with Theo standing in his place. Chanel questions how that will work since she thought Abe and Lexie didn’t want him working for DiMera. Johnny doesn’t think it matters and encourages that Theo wants to help them as he said Chanel is his sister for life. Chanel says she couldn’t ask for a better brother.

Gabi thanks Theo and says it means so much to her, especially after how she treated him. Theo assures that he didn’t make the decision based on feelings he might have towards her, but because it’s the right thing to do as the evidence points to her being Stefan’s widow. Theo adds that he hasn’t told the rest of the family yet, but he will soon because it’s not up to them. Gabi thanks Theo. Theo adds that settling now means he doesn’t have to spend a lot of time in court seeing her and declares that moving forward, the less he sees Gabi, the happier he will be. Gabi then walks out of the office.

Arianna joins Holly and Sarah at the Pub. Holly says she was just telling Sarah about her latest run-in with Amy. Holly feels like no place in Salem is safe while Ari complains about her internship. Sarah says it sounds like they aren’t having the most fun summer and invites them to stay a couple days at the Horton Cabin which they agree would be amazing.

Paulina goes to the DiMera Mansion to confront EJ. EJ tells her it’s not a good time. Paulina brings up Chanel’s diagnosis. EJ says he was very sorry to hear about it and he has offered Johnny all his support. Paulina stops him and says one thing he hasn’t offered is Dr. Rolf’s miracle drug, which cured Lexie’s incurable brain tumor with none of the usual side effects. Paulina declares that she wants that drug for her daughter.

Lexie goes home and picks up a glass, but drops it and it shatters as her hand shakes and she holds back tears.

Xander runs in to Gabi in the town square. Gabi informs him that she was just notified that her claim to the inheritance was just approved. Xander says that Titan could really use that money and questions why she doesn’t seem to be in a celebratory mood. Gabi responds that she’s not giving her money away for free. Xander argues that it’s in exchange for his silence about the illegal recording she made that led to Titan’s financial situation. Gabi tells Xander that she needs more and she has a few things in mind. Gabi says she’ll get back to him with a list as she walks away, leaving Xander frustrated.

Sarah says it makes her happy to see Holly and Ari both smiling as they talk about being excited for the Horton Cabin. Sarah says she will let Julie and Maggie know and tells them to have fun as she exits the Pub. Holly tells Ari that she will invite Tate while Ari brings up inviting Aaron which surprises Holly. Ari explains that Aaron has been having a hard time with all the Sophia stuff and thinks he could use a break too, joking that she won’t be a third wheel that way. Holly agrees and says that it might get Ari’s mind off Liam too and thinks they could all use a little fun.

Johnny tells Chanel that it will be awhile before they can take a vacation, so he surprises her with a Hawaiian setup in their apartment. Johnny suggests they can take a second honeymoon there once everything is back to normal. Chanel agrees that normal sounds nice.

EJ tells Paulina that he’s sorry but he can’t help her. Paulina argues that he owes her because that drug would never have seen the light of day without her help. Paulina adds that this isn’t about her but about Johnny, Chanel, and their shared grandchildren. Paulina urges EJ to think about his family. EJ repeats that he can’t help her and rushes out.

Theo goes home to find Lexie cleaning up the glass and says she just knocked it over and it’s no big deal. Theo offers to help but Lexie says she can do it and it’s fine. Theo asks if she’s sure she’s okay. Lexie says she’s with her family and will hold onto every precious moment as long as she can as she hugs Theo while holding back tears.

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