Author: Joseph Mueller

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

At the hospital, Sarah guesses that Anna is trying to stop their wedding but she needs to admit that she lost. Sarah declares that she and Tony are in love and getting married as soon as they find someone in the hospital to stick her with a needle. Anna decides she should do it. Anna then grabs the antidote from Maggie and injects Sarah. Sarah calls Anna a bitch as Tony wonders what she has done.

Gwen sits at the Bistro, figuring Sarah should’ve got the drug by now so she wonders why Xander hasn’t called yet. Gabi arrives and questions Gwen drinking alone then asks if there’s trouble in paradise.

Jake brings Ava to his apartment over the garage where she will stay with him. Jake knows it’s nothing special but Ava says it’s fine and she’s grateful for him giving her a place to stay. Ava says she finally let herself believe she would have a real home with Rafe but now that’s over.

Rafe joins Shawn at the police station and suggests Shawn go home to his wife since it’s kind of slow. Shawn thanks Rafe for the offer but says he wants to get these reports off his plate and notes that Belle is at the prison because a prisoner wanted to see her.

Belle goes to the prison and meets Jan Spears, who thanks her for coming. Belle says if she knew the prisoner that wanted to see Jan, she would not have come. Belle says they have nothing to talk about. Jan stops her and stands up, revealing that she is pregnant.

Maggie argues that Anna had no right to do that. Anna says someone had to take action. Tony argues that it wasn’t her decision to make. Xander asks Sarah how she feels. Sarah asks what was in the needle. Anna tells her that she did her a favor and now Sarah will get her memory back so she can stop living life as a dead woman. Sarah shouts that her memory is fine and she will report her attack to the police. Sarah calls Anna a menace that needs to be stopped. Sarah exits through the elevator while Xander chases after her. Maggie asks Anna if she’s completely lost her mind.

Shawn assumes that EJ was asking to see Belle since he might be released soon. Rafe questions that but Shawn says it’s a long story but Belle planted evidence against him while possessed. Shawn isn’t sure the judge will go for it but they have pretty good reason to believe it’s true. Rafe wonders why the Devil would frame EJ. Shawn explains that their theory is that Satan wanted to destroy Rafe and Sami’s relationship like he did to Abe and Paulina, Jake and Gabi, plus he and Belle. Rafe remembers that the Devil sent Jan Spears after them. Shawn says it pretty much ruined their wedding anniversary.

Belle questions Jan being pregnant and doesn’t understand how it happened. Jan mocks her. Belle asks how she got knocked up in prison and who could be the father of her baby. Jan responds that it’s her beloved Shawn.

Ava tells Jake that she feels like an idiot for thinking she found true love with Rafe and they were going to build a life together while he was pining for her best friend the whole time. Ava jokes that Nicole gets the white picket fence while she gets a room above a garage. Ava adds that she had the crazy idea that if she tried to be a better person and change her old ways, that somehow she’d be worthy of Rafe’s love but it was all for nothing. Jake relates that he tried to change who he was for Gabi but all he got was heartache.

Gabi asks Gwen what’s up with her and Xander. Gwen questions what she’s doing because she doesn’t want her company. Gabi remarks that Gwen looks pathetic sitting alone so she’s doing her a favor. Gwen asks if she has a business to run. Gabi says she finished her meetings and decided to get a drunk. Gabi asks why Gwen is so hostile when she should be the one holding a grudge since Gwen spiked Abigail’s drink and let everyone think it was her. Gabi wonders why she didn’t let Abigail inject Gwen with the syringe full of crazy juice. Gwen responds that Gabi may have saved her neck, but she ended up sealing Sarah Horton’s fate.

Anna tells Maggie that there is no reason to be upset. Maggie asks how she can not be upset when she just injected her daughter with a drug that hasn’t been fully vetted. Tony asks if that’s true. Anna says not exactly since Chad said the lab’s unofficial opinion was that the drug is safe while a full panel would’ve taken months or years. Maggie doesn’t care since they are talking about her daughter’s health and well being. Tony is sorry for what Anna has done. Anna shouts that she’s not sorry at all since Dr. Rolf swore on Stefano’s grave that the drug would work. Anna declares that Sarah could be getting her memories back right now. Tony says that would be great but that doesn’t excuse Anna’s reckless behavior. Tony doesn’t blame Maggie being furious as he thinks she’s suffered enough. Maggie decides to go check on the lab techs so they can tell her what her options are now that Anna has put her daughter’s life at risk. Anna argues that she was only trying to help. Maggie complains that what Anna did was selfish, so if something happens to Sarah then it will be on Anna’s head. Maggie walks away as Tony asks Anna how could she.

Rafe still can’t believe the Devil transformed Jan in to looking exactly like Belle all to lure Shawn in to bed. Shawn talks about being suspicious from the beginning and did everything he could to test her but unfortunately Jan made him believe that she was his wife. Rafe then asks if Belle came in before anything happened between them. Sarah then arrives at the police station and announces that she’s here to report a crime.

Belle questions Jan thinking Shawn is the father of her baby. Jan says she doesn’t think, she knows. Belle asks if she’s having another mental break. Jan says she’s perfectly sane. Belle argues that it’s not possible that Shawn is the father of her baby as they did not have sex. Jan reveals that they did and reminds Belle that she walked in on them.

Anna asks Tony not to be angry. Tony argues that Anna just put Sarah’s life in danger and for all they know, the drug could kill her. Anna insists that the lab would have warned them if that were possible. Tony repeats that she had no right to do what she did. Anna questions whys he doesn’t have a say in all of this. Anna complains that their lives have been turned upside down by Sarah’s delusions. Tony understands she is frustrated and angry, but repeats that she had no right to assault Sarah and now she’s gone to the police. Tony declares that she upset Maggie and has infuriated him. Tony adds that Anna could be in very big trouble.

Sarah tells Rafe and Shawn that Anna stabbed her with a syringe at the hospital just now because she’s jealous of her and wants to be with Tony. Xander arrives to try and bring Sarah back to the hospital but Sarah tells him to get his hands off of her. Rafe questions Sarah calling Xander “Alex”. Xander explains that Kristen injected Sarah with the same drug that Gwen used on Abigail, so she’s hallucinating. Rafe asks if Anna didn’t assault her then. Xander admits that part did happen. Sarah says she is demanding justice.

Gwen explains to Gabi that the drug made Sarah think she was Stefano’s dead daughter and Dr. Rolf has produced an antidote, so Maggie and Xander are at the hospital with Sarah now. Gabi gets why Gwen is in a bad mood then since Sarah will be herself again soon, meaning her and Xander will get back together. Gwen tells Gabi to gloat about her losing the man she loves somewhere else. Gabi responds that she’s not gloating, but sympathizing because she has already lost the man she loves.

Jake tells Ava that he jumped through hoops to be with Gabi and it seemed to work for awhile. Ava admits they seemed pretty happy. Jake talks about the corporate backstabbing moving in to the bedroom. Jake says after awhile, he realized that’s not who he is or what he wants. Jake declares that at the end of the day, he’s just a simple mechanic. Jake adds that it doesn’t seem Ava was cut out to be a domestic goddess as she’s more bad ass than that. Ava asks if she’s meant to be a mob boss. Jake points out that she likes being in control and gave up power for a fairy tale. Jake feels they never should have tried to be people they aren’t.

Jan reminds Belle about how the Devil turned her in to Belle on Christmas Eve, allowing her to get Shawn in to bed. Belle argues that she got there before they had sex. Jan informs her that she got there before round two, but before she walked in, they jingled all the way. Belle calls it impossible and argues that Shawn would have told her. Jan admits that she was surprised he didn’t but figured he wanted it to be their little secret. Jan declares that the secret is out now.

Jake finishes showing Ava around the apartment and jokes that he doesn’t want her to stop cooking. Ava acknowledges that as a way she can contribute. Jake decides to let her settle in. Ava stops him and points out that he has one bed and no couch, so she asks what kind of sleeping arrangement he is thinking.

Gwen questions Gabi about her and Jake breaking up. Gabi knows how much Gwen hated her for stealing him away from her. Gwen admits she had a vivid dreams about setting Gabi on fire and pushing her off a cliff. Gwen says that she had gotten past all that anger, so she’s sorry it didn’t work out for her and Jake which surprises Gabi. Gwen admits that Gabi and Jake were a much better match and she made him happy. Gabi questions why she’s being nice to her. Gwen acknowledges that Gabi did save her from the syringe and if she didn’t torch her relationship with Jake, she wouldn’t have fallen in love with Xander. Gwen declares that with any luck, Xander will be the man that she spends the rest of her life with.

Anna questions why she would be in trouble when Sarah is a total lunatic, so nobody will take her ranting seriously. Sarah returns to the hospital with Xander and Shawn. Sarah orders Shawn to arrest Anna. Anna asks what for when she was trying to help her. Shawn asks if Anna admits to injecting Sarah with an unknown substance. Anna argues that it was an antidote, so Sarah is going to get her memory back any second now. Anna guesses it hasn’t started working yet and encourages them to give it time, then everyone can thank her. Sarah complains that Anna just admitted to injecting her without her consent, so she wants her arrested. Shawn decides he has no choice, regardless of her motives, he still has to take her in. Anna argues that Tony can’t let them do this to her. Shawn then handcuffs and arrest Anna. Tony tells Anna that he’s sorry but his hands are tied.

Belle accuses Jan of lying and trying to get under her skin. Jan says it’s fun to watch her freak out, but she’s telling the truth that she and Shawn made passionate love that night and he gave her the best gift of all. Belle questions why Jan didn’t say something sooner. Jan says she wanted to make sure she could get through her first trimester and she wanted to tell Belle first. Jan asks if Belle is going to congratulate her.

Gwen doesn’t get why Jake was so upset when Gabi had every reason to believe he had stabbed her in the back. Gabi explains that Jake thinks she should’ve confronted him instead of double crossing him. Gwen says she would have done the same thing but she’s surprised that Jake didn’t give her a second chance. Gabi admits that it didn’t help that he walked in on her almost having sex with Johnny DiMera. Gabi calls it a stupid mistake as she doesn’t even like Johnny but she was lonely and felt betrayed. Gwen says she gets it. Gwen adds that it’s funny because they are actually a lot alike, they get hurt, lash out, and react impulsively as they toast their drinks together.

Sarah tells Tony that now that Anna is in police custody, they can get back to business of getting married. Sarah asks if they should go back to the exam room to wait for the blood test. Tony says he’ll find out what the delay is and meet her there so Sarah heads back to the exam room. Tony asks Xander what now. Xander suggests they keep playing along to see how she reacts to the drug. Tony agrees that she is safest here. Xander prays that she will get her memory back. Tony walks away as Maggie returns and asks where everybody is. Xander explains that Sarah just had Anna arrested for assault and now Sarah and Tony are waiting for the supposed blood test. Maggie is glad Sarah is still there. Xander asks what Maggie learned in the lab. Maggie responds that the drug is probably safe but they do want to flush it out of her system just in case. Maggie guesses they can do that. Xander asks if she’s sure that’s what she wants. Maggie asks why she wouldn’t. Xander points out that there is a chance that the drug might work, so maybe they should wait to see it if has the desired effect. Xander tells her to imagine the relief it would be to have their Sarah back.

Shawn brings Anna to the interrogation room and tells Rafe that she’s a handful. Rafe jokes that Shawn should have clocked out early. Shawn says he will now since Belle might be home now. Rafe points out that they didn’t finish their conversation and it seemed like he had something on his mind. Shawn responds that it’s not important. Shawn thanks him and tells him to have a good night as he exits the police station.

Jan tells Belle that she has a second chance at motherhood. Belle starts to leave but Jan talks about what Nicole’s father did to her in high school and she wanted to terminate that pregnancy but Shawn convinced her not to. Jan talks about Shawn being willing to marry her and raise her child as his own which began their love story. Belle argues that Shawn never loved Jan. Jan says she did but she lost the baby and Shawn too, but this time the baby is his, so they have another chance to raise a child together. Jan calls it full circle like a dream come true. Belle calls it a nightmare. Belle adds that even if this is true, Shawn won’t want to raise the child with her but he will be horrified and disgusted as he thinks Jan is evil and crazy like everyone else who has crossed paths with her. Jan knows it’s a lot to take in, but she thinks they should try to get along since her and her child are going to be in Shawn’s life from now on. Jan hopes that won’t be a problem for her. Belle then storms out of the prison. Jan remarks that she thinks Belle took the news quite well.

Ava asks Jake where she is sleeping. Jake tells her to take the bed and he will sleep on the floor. Ava argues that it’s his place so she can’t let him do that. Jake says it’s just for tonight and he’ll grab an air mattress tomorrow. Jake tells her to get settled while he takes a shower. Ava thanks him as she really appreciates what he’s doing for her.

Gabi tells Gwen that she thought Jake betrayed her and wanted to kill him but now that she knows the truth, she would do anything to make it right. Gwen encourages her to talk to him. Gabi says she did that but it didn’t go so well. Gwen says they used to have horrible blow ups and think it’s over for good but then they would have fabulous make up sex. Gabi says today when they parted ways, it felt pretty final.

Maggie knows how much Xander wants Sarah back but she worries they don’t know enough about the drug. Xander points out that Dr. Rolf was so sure it would work. Maggie doesn’t trust Rolf with her daughter’s life. Xander knows she’s right but it felt like they were so close. Maggie admits it’s frustrating but they have to be patient. Maggie says that Sarah will put up a fight when she realizes they want to flush the drug out of her system. Xander offers to stick around to make sure she’s okay. Maggie worries that he will just make Sarah more upset. Xander agrees. Maggie promises to keep him updated and tells him to hang in. Xander thanks her as Maggie then walks away. Xander pulls out his phone.

Gabi offers to get her and Gwen another round of drinks. Gwen gets a text from Xander wanting to talk.

Belle sits at home looking at her and Shawn’s wedding photo. Shawn comes home and says she’ll never believe what happened at work today but then asks if everything is okay. Belle responds that it’s not. Shawn asks if something happened at the prison with EJ. Belle reveals that it wasn’t EJ who asked to see her, it was Jan Spears.

Jake gets out of the shower and tells Ava the bathroom is all hers. There’s a knock at the door so Jake assumes it must be Ben and Ciara, but he answers it to see Gabi. Gabi then sees Ava in Jake’s bed and questions what the hell she’s doing here.

Rafe joins Anna in the interrogation room. Anna complains that this is wrong and he can’t keep her here as Sarah is not in her right mind, so something had to be done. Rafe argues that Anna confessed to stabbing her with a syringe with three witnesses. Anna cries that it’s not fair as she was only trying to help. Tony arrives and asks for a word with his wife, so Rafe exits. Anna is thankful that Tony is there. Tony informs her that he’s arranged an attorney for her. Anna doesn’t think she will need one since Sarah will get her memory back any second now and drop these ridiculous charges. Tony tells her to pray that’s true for Sarah’s sake and her own.

Sarah remains waiting in the exam room at the hospital. Maggie enters and asks where Tony is. Sarah claims he went to get his blood taken and asks where the nurse is. Maggie is sure someone will be in shortly. Sarah says she hopes so but then stops mid-sentence and responds to Maggie calling her Sarah. Maggie asks if she knows who she is.

Xander goes home to Gwen and talks about how Maggie wanted the drug tested but Anna was so angry and over it all that she grabbed the needle and jabbed Sarah with it. Gwen asks what now. Xander says that Maggie wants the drug flushed out of Sarah’s system, but he hopes she changes her mind so they can see if the drug works and if Sarah gets her memory back. Gwen then thinks back to dressing up as a nurse and sneaking in to the hospital to switch the antidote with another dose of the mind altering drug to alter Sarah’s mind even more. Gwen tells Xander that she thinks Sarah would be better off if they did just leave the drug in her system…

Maggie asks if Sarah remembers who she is. Sarah responds like a child that she’s Sarah Horton and that Maggie is her mommy as Maggie cries.

Jan sits in prison, talking to her baby about enjoying her visit with Belle and thinking she was still in denial when she left. Jan is sure that Shawn will set her straight.

Shawn asks Belle what Jan wanted after all this time. Belle then reveals that Jan is pregnant and claims that the baby is Shawn’s.

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Update written by Joseph

Abigail goes to Anna’s bedroom with flowers from Tony. Anna complains about Tony sending her flowers while devoting all of his attention to “Renee DuMonde”

Tony sits at the Kiriakis Mansion, figuring that roses won’t be enough for Anna so he wonders what else to do. Tony begins to text Anna but Maggie comes in looking for Sarah and says she’s worried because she can’t find her anywhere.

Sarah goes to Xander’s hotel room and tells him that they need to talk.

Allie asks what is happening to Johnny as she wants to help him and she loves him. Johnny yells at her to leave him alone. Allie wants to take him to the hospital but Johnny transforms in to the Devil and screams at Allie to leave him alone. Allie can’t believe it as she sees Johnny possessed by the Devil. The Devil laughs at Allie looking scared and says his yellow eyes are just the beginning of what he can do. Allie tells him to leave her brother alone. The Devil says he can show her his powers by moving things with his mind. Allie questions when this happened and if it was during Belle’s exorcism. The Devil then reveals that Belle was never possessed, it was just him framing her to take the fall for his sins. Allie argues that Belle was choking Marlena. The Devil admits he took a short trip in to Belle’s body but other than that he’s been in Johnny since Christmas. Allie realizes now everything that Johnny did makes sense. The Devil confirms it was all him and says he loves his work. Allie argues that he had them all fooled. Allie asks why he’s revealing himself to her now. The Devil admits he wasn’t planning on it but Allie did this because all that talk about her special connection with Johnny made him fight from within, but that ends now.

Anna tells Abigail that she knows it sounds terrible but there are days that she wishes Tony was back in the urn so she could hold him close. Abigail gets a call from Chad and steps out to answer. Abigail asks if he was able to talk to Dr. Rolf. Chad confirms that he was, so Abigail hopes he has good news.

Roman tells Maggie that Sarah couldn’t have gone too far and suggests they split up to search the house.

Xander tells Sarah to stop calling him Alex because his name is Xander. Sarah asks him to sign their divorce papers so she can be with the man that she loves. Xander responds that the problem with that is that he’s the man she loves. Sarah argues with him but Xander says she is speaking of someone else named Alex Marshall because that’s not him, he’s Xander Cook. Xander adds that what they had was very real and she was the best thing to ever happen to him and the love of his life. Gwen then walks in and asks what’s going on here. Sarah greets Gwen, so Xander questions Sarah recognizing her.

Maggie and Tony have no luck finding Sarah but Tony finds a note on her bed, saying that she did not sleep and just laid awake with dreams of holding him. Maggie asks if there are any clues as to where she went. Tony continues reading that Sarah wrote that she had gone to seek a divorce from who stands between them. Maggie and Tony assume that means Sarah went to go confront Anna, so Tony decides to get to the DiMera Mansion.

Anna complains that she waited years for Tony to come back to her and now this. Chad hears that over the phone and asks what’s going on with her. Anna continues that a lunatic claims Tony’s heart and he’s going along with it. Abigail asks Chad about Dr. Rolf. Chad says it wasn’t easy but he was able to convince them to allow Rolf in to the infirmary. Abigail tells Chad that it’s hard to hear him over Anna, who continues complaining about Tony. Abigail asks Chad how he got Dr. Rolf to agree. Chad says he reminded him of how he was loyal to Stefano. Abigail asks if he got the antidote. Chad confirms that he did and he’s at the hospital now, making sure the serum is safe to administer. Abigail tells Chad that she will let him go. Chad wishes her luck with Anna as they hang up. Abigail then informs Anna that Chad got an antidote to the drug that Sarah was injected with. Anna asks why she didn’t say so. Abigail says she just did. Anna declares that this means Renee DuMonde will be dead and buried again and she will get her husband back.

Allie says she won’t let the Devil hurt her brother. The Devil says she won’t have any connection with Johnny when he’s dead. Allie grabs him and tries to get through to Johnny by talking about their love. The Devil tells her to let go. Allie talks about when Johnny stood up for her when they were kids. Johnny’s voice inside talks about remembering. Allie says nobody messes with them when they are together. Johnny’s voice urges her to keep going but the Devil screams that this won’t work and tells Allie to stop talking to Johnny. Allie encourages Johnny to keep fighting so they can send the Devil straight back to Hell.

Shawn joins Belle at the Bistro. They talk about Shawn’s day at work. Shawn is glad Rafe is back to being police commissioner. Belle asks if he had any luck proving Ava set Rafe up. Shawn says not yet but he’s working on it. Belle talks about working to prove EJ was set up and finding the proof shouldn’t be hard considering she’s the one who did it.

Tony tells Maggie that he doesn’t think Sarah would hurt Anna but Renee might so he doesn’t want to take any chances. Anna then arrives at the Kiriakis Mansion. Tony says he was just about to come looking for her because Renee left a note. Anna says she doesn’t care because this charade is about to come to an end. Maggie asks what she means. Anna explains that Chad convinced Dr. Rolf to cook up an antidote to Sarah’s condition. Maggie calls that wonderful and asks where Chad is now. Anna responds that he’s at the hospital getting it tested. Anna suggests wrapping “Renee” up and dragging her to the hospital so they can get back to reality. Tony explains that they thought Sarah was with her, but since she’s not, they have no idea where she is.

Sarah tells Xander that she recognizes Gwen as his lover. Xander asks how she knows Gwen. Sarah says everyone knows they are in cahoots and refers to Gwen as “Ms. Davies”. Gwen corrects her but Sarah argues that she is the attorney Gwen Davies and accuses her of working with Xander. Sarah tells her to look at the divorce papers and convince Xander to sign them so they can be out of each others’ lives for good.

Abigail walks in to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and finds Allie with her back turned and Johnny is now gone. Abigail calls out to her and questions her not hearing her. Allie says she scared her and claims she was on her phone. Abigail asks what she’s doing here. Allie claims that she was looking for Johnny but didn’t find him so she guesses he’s not here and doesn’t know where he is.

Anna questions how it’s possible that they lost Sarah. Tony argues that she’s a grown woman that comes and goes as she pleases. Anna asks if they are supposed to call the cops. Maggie gets a call from Xander, who reveals that Sarah is with him at the Salem Inn. Maggie says she may have some good news. Sarah asks Gwen to convince Xander to accept reality as there is nothing between them and he needs to move on. Gwen responds that as much as she would love for him to accept that, she doesn’t think he’s ready to let her go yet. Maggie informs Xander that Chad has the antidote from Dr. Rolf at the hospital. Xander calls that the best news ever. Maggie asks Xander to keep Sarah there until they get there. Xander says it’s unlikely that he can keep her with him but he might know a way to send her back to them. Xander hangs up and tells Sarah that he’s ready to sign and has decided to accept reality. Sarah asks what made him change his mind. Xander responds that it’s time for him to say goodbye to “Renee DuMonde”. Xander signs the divorce papers and tells her to take it to Tony. Sarah calls “Alex” a miserable bastard but says she’s grateful that he just gave her life back. Sarah then exits. Gwen asks what this means. Xander reveals that Dr. Rolf agreed to make an antidote for the drug. Gwen realizes that means Sarah might be back. Xander gets dressed and tells Gwen that he knows it must have been awkward for her to walk in on he and Sarah. Gwen says awkward isn’t the right word since he was in just a towel while holding Sarah’s hand. Gwen admits seeing him with Sarah makes her terribly jealous. Gwen questions him having no response to that. Gwen feels sorry that Sarah is the real love of his life. Xander tells her that they have a past, but his is more complicated because the woman he thought he was going to marry got kidnapped and he thought she didn’t love him anymore but that wasn’t true. Xander asks her to try and see it from his perspective. Gwen cries that Xander never has and will never feel as passionately as he did and still does about Sarah. Gwen complains about Xander not saying anything. Xander tells her that he loves her and she’s so important to him as he hates that this situation is causing her so much pain. Gwen asks him what’s next since Chad is guilting Dr. Rolf in to helping Sarah. Gwen asks if Sarah will really go along with it because it seems “Renee DuMonde” will never want to take an antidote. Xander declares that it’s up to Tony and Maggie to convince her to go to the hospital and he’s decided that he needs to be there as well. Gwen feels she’s been selfish in her own pity and hasn’t acknowledged that this is very difficult for him. Gwen says she does understand that he is loyal to Sarah. Xander says that means a lot and hugs her. Gwen says he is everything to her and she knows that makes her sound clingy and needy. Xander feels very lucky that she clings to him and needs him because he feels the same towards her. Gwen then asks Xander to promise to let Sarah go if the antidote doesn’t work and marry her.

Maggie asks Tony and Anna how they will convince Sarah to take the antidote. Anna suggests not giving her a choice but Maggie says they can’t force her. Anna argues that it’s for her own good. Sarah walks in and questions what Anna is doing here. Tony says Anna just came to visit and help them out. Sarah says it better be a brief visit. Sarah then announces that “Alex” agreed to the divorce papers so she’s a free woman. Tony says that’s a coincidence because Anna also signed their divorce papers, which Anna questions.

Xander acknowledges that he’s asked Gwen to put up with a lot of uncertainty and hates himself for putting her through this. Gwen says none of this is his fault. Gwen questions Xander not loving her with all of his heart because part of his heart still belongs to Sarah. Xander admits part of his heart is aching because a woman he once loved was cruelly robbed of months of her life. Gwen says she was also robbed of him which is terribly sad. Xander goes back to her request. Gwen points out he hasn’t answered. Xander says he loves Gwen very much but he thinks of her as his best friend, who got him through a dreadful time in his life and he’s grateful for her letting him figuring all this out. Xander then tells Gwen that if the antidote fails and Sarah is not herself again, then he will let her go and he and Gwen will be married. Gwen cries that she’d be so lost without him and kisses him.

Sarah asks if it’s true that Tony is divorcing Anna. Tony claims it is so Sarah exclaims that they are free to be married. Tony suggests doing it today. Sarah says yes and asks how it will work or if they should go to the city hall with Maggie as their witness. Tony brings up that Marlena is an ordained minister to marry them. Tony adds that they need to get a blood test to obtain the marriage license. Maggie says they can get that at the hospital so she will call them. Sarah then excitedly leaves with Tony.

Abigail tells Allie that it doesn’t seem like anybody else here since Chad is at the hospital, Anna just left, and Tony is at the Kiriakis Mansion. Abigail mentions seeing Johnny’s car and asks if Allie is sure she’s alright as she seems a little off. Allie says she’s just upset as she and Johnny haven’t been getting along since Christmas, so she was hoping to come work things out. Abigail asks if she wants to talk about it. Allie says there isn’t much to say, she just hoped they could have it out. Allie jokes that when they go at it, there’s always a chance one of them ends up dead on the floor. Abigail hopes it doesn’t get to that point as Allie, now possessed by the Devil, then looks over at Johnny knocked out behind the couch.

Tony brings Sarah to the hospital and says the nurse should be in soon. Sarah says as soon as they get their blood test results, they can move on with their wedding. She talks about how difficult it has been to come back to Salem and having everyone treating her like something is wrong with her. Sarah remarks that she finally feels like herself and safe here with Tony. Tony is glad and says he just wants her to be happy. Sarah calls Tony the most kind and loving man as she thanks him for standing by her side and now making her dreams come true.

Anna, Maggie, and Xander wait at the hospital as Chad then arrives with the antidote. Chad says Dr. Rolf said it should work relatively quickly so before long, Sarah should be herself again. Anna wants to go give it to her. Maggie asks if the lab said it’s safe. Chad confirms they ran tests and their unofficial opinion is that it is safe. Maggie questions it being unofficial. Chad explains that they would have to run through proper safety trials before testing it on humans which could take months or years. Chad adds that they know Dr. Rolf’s work goes beyond regular science and he swore on Stefano’s grave that it would work. Maggie worries about Rolf being a mad man. Chad points out that Dr. Rolf was loyal to Stefano. Anna and Xander encourage that Maggie has to do this for Sarah. Chad declares that Sarah is Maggie’s daughter, so she is the only one who can make this happen.

Belle still doesn’t understand why the Devil went after EJ. Shawn jokes that he always thought the DiMeras were in league with Satan. Belle feels Satan’s only goal is to cause chaos and pain by ripping apart all of Salem’s happy couples like Sami and EJ, Paulina and Abe, Gabi and Jake, and even their own marriage by turning Jan in to her on Christmas Eve. Belle thinks back to finding Shawn in bed with Jan and says thank God she walked in before he slept with her. Shawn tries to say something but Belle gets a text from the warden that a prisoner wants to speak with her. Belle guesses she should update EJ so she’ll see Shawn at home. Belle then exits while Shawn looks worried.

Abigail talks to Allie about relating to how things can get between siblings. Allie says she and Johnny will always be connected. Abigail offers to go try and find Johnny so she exits. Devil Allie then stands over Johnny and says it was fun while it lasted but she has a new evil twin now. Allie’s eyes turn yellow as the Devil wonders what to do with Johnny. Abigail comes back in the room and finds Allie is gone and the side door is left open with the wind blowing. Abigail goes and closes the door. Chad comes home and comments that it’s freezing in here. Abigail responds that Allie was here but seems to have left. Abigail guesses Allie gave up on finding Johnny. Abigail asks about Dr. Rolf and the antidote. Chad declares that it’s up to Maggie whether she uses it on Sarah or not and he has no idea what she’s going to do.

Anna questions Maggie seriously considering waiting. Xander adds that Chad said the lab said the antidote is safe. Maggie argues that they also said it should be put through proper testing. Anna points out they could take years. Maggie cries that she wants her daughter back more than anything but she doesn’t want to risk her health and well-being for selfish reasons, so they have to be sure that the antidote won’t hurt her.

Sarah holds Tony’s hand and wonders what is taking the nurse so long. Tony encourages her to be patient because they have the rest of their lives.

Gwen goes to the bistro and declares that after everything she and Xander have been through, she can’t lose him to Sarah.

Xander asks Maggie if they should call the nurse to administer the antidote. Sarah comes out looking for the nurse with Tony following her to try to stop her. Sarah comes across Anne, Maggie, and Xander, questioning what they are doing here. Sarah guesses that Anna is trying to stop their wedding but she needs to admit that she lost. Sarah declares that she and Tony are in love and getting married as soon as they find someone in the hospital to stick her with a needle. Anna decides she should do it. Anna then grabs the antidote from Maggie and injects Sarah.

Belle goes to the prison and meets Jan Spears, who thanks her for coming. Belle says if she knew the prisoner that wanted to see her was Jan, she would not have come. Belle says they have nothing to talk about. Jan stops her and stands up, revealing that she is pregnant.

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Gabi comes home to find Jake packing his things. Jake says he’ll see her around or hopefully never. Gabi stops him and asks if they are really going to end things like this.

Nicole walks past the Brady Pub and calls Rafe, leaving a message about how Abe is having a rough time so she hoped they could invite him to dinner. Nicole tells him to call back when he gets a chance and she loves him as she hangs up. Ava then appears and says she loves her too, then jokes that she wasn’t talking to her.

Paulina asks Rafe how the drug dealer overdosed if he didn’t use drugs. Rafe says that is the million dollar question. TR suggests he was looking for a quick exit after shooting a cop. Rafe points out that he had a gun which would be a bit quicker. TR jokes it’d be a lot less enjoyable. Rafe says that Lani thinks it was an accidental overdose but that seems unlikely since he had no priors. TR suggests maybe he thought it would calm him down. Rafe says that something just doesn’t sit right with him. Paulina argues that they know he overdosed and asks if it really matters why since he shot Eli, unless Rafe is suggesting that he didn’t.

Lani thanks Chanel for the flowers. Chanel knows Eli can’t enjoy them but she figured it brightens up the room. Chanel comments that Paulina said Lani has been here 24/7. Chanel asks how she can help. Lani thanks her but says they have it covered as Paulina has been all over it including cleaning her apartment. Lani adds that everyone has been really supportive as even TR came to see Eli. Chanel asks if that’s something she wanted. Lani responds that she’ll take all the support she can get right now. Chanel points out that just a few weeks ago, everyone was acting like TR was the Devil himself…

Allie goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Johnny to turn around and face her. Devil Johnny remains turned away with his yellow eyes and says he’s busy. Allie asks what the problem is and if he can’t look her in the eye. Johnny yells at her to go away. Allie then declares she will make him turn around and grabs his shoulder.

Rafe tells Paulina that he’s not suggesting someone else shot Eli. TR questions what he is suggesting then. Rafe says something just doesn’t feel right. Paulina sees how determined Rafe is and says Eli is lucky to have him on the case. Rafe calls Eli a good friend, so he owes it to him to find out the whole story as to why he was in the park and why he got shot. Paulina believes Rafe will uncover the truth.

Lani tells Chanel that TR swears he’s a changed man. Chanel asks if she believes him. Lani admits she was skeptical at first because Paulina has awful stories from the past, but he’s gone through treatment and therapy, so even Paulina admits he’s a changed man. Chanel says she never would have guessed TR was who Paulina was running from for half of her life as he seems really nice. Chanel reveals that TR did her and Allie a huge favor by allowing them out of their contracts in Johnny’s movie. Chanel says there is no way she could work with Johnny now and she can’t believe that she thought he loved her.

Johnny hides his devil eyes as he turns around and asks Allie what is so important that they have to talk about it right now. Allie complains that he told Tripp that she and Chanel are together and asks why he would do that. Johnny argues that he didn’t know it was a secret since they were all over each other in the town square. Allie says it’s not a secret, but she wanted to tell Tripp herself. Johnny claims he hadn’t realized that she hadn’t told him yet. Allie argues that Johnny knew that she hadn’t told Tripp about her and Chanel when she accepted his proposal. Johnny asks if it’s his fault that she cheated on Tripp. Allie says she owns that, but lately it’s like Johnny is enjoying watching her life apart and doing everything possible to make sure that happens. Allie asks him why.

Gabi tells Jake that she’s so sorry for how she treated him as she truly believed that he betrayed her first. Jake complains that she didn’t think to ask him about it or give him the benefit of the doubt. Gabi asks how she was supposed to know that the Devil morphed in to him. Jake says it’s about how she handled it as instead of asking him about it, she lied and plotted with Johnny then single handedly destroyed their relationship, his career, and his future. Gabi cries that she regrets all of that and wants to figure out a way to fix it. Jake shouts that there is no fixing it since them falling apart so quickly made him realize that the fundamental problem was that Gabi always wanted him to be Stefan, but he never will be. Gabi disagrees but Jake declares that all he will ever be to her is a pale imitation of his twin brother. Gabi says that’s not true. Jake questions why she won’t take off her necklace with Stefan’s ring on it then. Gabi calls it honoring his memory. Jake tells Gabi that they are broken and there’s no fixing them. Gabi asks where he will stay. Jake says he will go to his old place over the garage because it’s available, cheap, and all he can afford thanks to her. Jake then walks out of the house.

Ava questions Nicole and Rafe already being at the I love you stage but points out they’ve been hiding their feelings for a long time. Nicole tells Ava that she’s sorry. Ava doesn’t believe her. Nicole says she’s about as sorry as Ava is for setting Rafe up for a crime he didn’t commit. Nicole tells Ava that her revenge plot wasn’t clever enough since Rafe is now free of all charges. Nicole asks what Ava is going to do with all her pent up anger. Ava guesses she’ll just have to wait and find out. Nicole tells Ava to stop and just come at her if she’s going to. Nicole wants her to have the guts to do it to her face. Ava says okay and then slaps Nicole. Ava asks if she regrets telling her tor bring it to her face now. Nicole is glad that the gloves are coming off and then responds by slapping Ava. Jake rushes up to break up the fight.

Paulina tells Rafe that Lani said Eli wasn’t even working on this case when he got shot. Rafe confirms that and tells TR that he just spoke to Beth about that because Eli was interviewing Beth right before the shooting, so he thought she could provide some insight as to why Eli suddenly left the station and went to the park but she said that Eli only said he had to take care of something. TR says that’s too bad. Rafe says he will keep on digging. Paulina says they don’t want to keep Rafe if he has work to do. Rafe says he does. Paulina thanks Rafe for the update. TR claims it was nice meeting him. Rafe brings up that Lani saying TR has changed, so he hopes that she’s right for her sake. Rafe then exits.

Lani asks if Chanel is still hurting over Johnny. Chanel assures that she doesn’t have feelings for him anymore but she can’t get over how wrong she was about him. Chanel says Allie is pretty much done with him too. Lani asks what happened with Tripp since he seemed upset when she came in. Chanel confirms that he’s pretty angry with her so Lani asks what happened. Chanel reveals that Johnny took it upon himself to tell Tripp that she and Allie are a couple now, surprising Lani.

Johnny tells Allie that he thought Tripp had a right to know what they were doing behind his back. Allie argues that she’s his sister. Johnny says he will still call her out on doing bad stuff. Allie agrees that Tripp had a right to know but says she was going to break it to him gently. Johnny asks when she was going to. Allie argues that this is not his business. Johnny says it is because Chanel is still his wife and she’s cheating on him with his twin sister. Allie argues that his marriage is over because he threw it away. Johnny brings up how that makes him look. Allie hopes it’s humiliating for him after how he dumped Chanel in front of her entire family. Johnny argues that Allie always said he’s a jerk and a player. Allie wishes Chanel listened. Johnny says Allie got what she wants in Chanel so he asks what she wants from him. Allie wants to know what happened to the brother that she loved her whole life.

Sonny goes to see Gabi, who answers the door in tears as she hugs him. Gabi thanks him for stopping by. Sonny asks if she’s okay. Gabi says she will be and invites him in. Sonny gives her a bracelet from Arianna and assures that Arianna and Will will be back. Gabi cries that it’s Jake.

Jake asks if Ava and Nicole are trying to kill each other and they say yes. Ava argues that Nicole told her that she could hit her. Nicole says not exactly. Ava remarks that Nicole already cheated with her boyfriend, so she doesn’t get to hit her back. Nicole argues that she tried to be her friend but now it’s every woman for herself. Nicole tells Ava to think again if she thinks she can get between her and Rafe. Nicole storms off as Ava starts to say what she would’ve done in the old days. Jake asks Ava about Nicole and Rafe. Ava confirms they slept together months ago and have been lying to her this whole time. Ava says Rafe finally had the decency to break up with her and now he and Nicole are in love. Jake tells Ava that he’s sorry. Ava brings up that Gabi will be over the moon since Rafe finally got rid of her. Jake informs Ava that he and Gabi broke up. Ava questions what happened. Jake points out that Ava’s cheek looks like it’s going to bruise. Ava asks if he’s avoiding the subject. Jake suggests they go inside and find her some ice and they can swap war stories over a drink. Ava agrees that she could definitely use a drink.

Lani questions Chanel and Allie seeing each other. Chanel admits it’s pretty new. Lani says she just always thought Allie was straight. Chanel says Allie identifies as bisexual and maybe she is too but she’s never done the whole label thing. Lani asks how this happened. Chanel explains that there has always been feelings but Allie was with Tripp and she was with Johnny and now that they are both single, they figured they would explore their feelings and see what happens. Chanel says so far so good. Lani asks if she’s totally over Johnny. Chanel admits she’s still hurt by what he did as she really did love him, but he’s just not the guy that she thought she married.

Johnny says according to Allie, he was always an insensitive jerk. Allie argues that he was a player but he wasn’t cruel as she always thought he had a heart. Allie wants to know why Johnny is acting like such a jerk. Allie acknowledges that they fought a lot but she always felt a connection. Allie sometimes felt like she could read his mind but now that connection is gone. Allie asks Johnny where the brother she loves is. Devil Johnny turns away again as Johnny’s voice inside of him tries to tell Allie that he’s here but the Devil won’t let him out.

TR tells Paulina that Rafe is wasting his time since they already have their man and asks who cares why he overdosed. Paulina thinks everyone just wants to know for sure what happened to Eli. TR gets a text and says there is a crisis with the movie so he has to go put out a fire. TR says he hates leaving Paulina alone with the kids. Paulina assures she can handle it. TR tells her that she can call him any time. TR says he never got to be with Lani growing up, but he does want to be there for their grandchildren. TR adds that he likes spending time with them and with her. TR says he was going to give her a goodbye hug, but he would never touch her without her permission. Paulina says that she is a hugger so TR hugs her.

Rafe goes to his office and finishes a call with Abe, saying he’ll let him know what he finds out and he will be in touch. Nicole arrives, so Rafe goes to kiss her but Nicole mentions her face being sore after a run in with Ava.

Jake and Ava sit together in the Brady Pub. Ava asks him what happened with he and Gabi. Jake asks how much time she has. Ava says it can’t be that complicated. Jake informs Ava that the Devil impersonated him so that Gabi would think he betrayed her and he thinks Gabi is still in love with Stefan. Ava acknowledges that it’s pretty complicated. Jake assures that they are done and he just picked up the last of his stuff. Ava comments on Rafe not changing the locks yet. Ava knows she should probably be sad but she would rather buy him a bottle of champagne and congratulate him for finally getting away from Gabi.

Gabi explains to Sonny that Jake thinks she only fell in love with him because he reminded her of Stefan. Gabi admits that when she first met Jake, she thought he was Stefan and desperately wanted him to be. Sonny feels that is understandable. Gabi assures that she really fell in love with Jake for who he was or at least she thought she did. Gabi admits that the minute she thought Jake betrayed her, she turned on him so fast, so maybe she didn’t fall in love with him for who he really was and maybe she was just waiting for him to let her down.

Allie asks Johnny if something is wrong. Johnny’s voice inside continues trying to get out. Allie questions why Johnny is acting like this and why he married Chanel if he didn’t love her. Johnny’s voice inside says he did love her, but Devil Johnny tells Allie that he just knew it would get to her. Allie asks if he married Chanel just to hurt her. Johnny jokes about how he used to take her toys when they were kids. Allie calls him a grown man now and says this is so not normal. Johnny’s voice inside continues trying to tell her it’s not him. Allie then declares that she knows what’s going on here.

Jake tells Ava that he’s staying at his old place over the garage since Ben and Ciara moved out. Jake asks where Ava is staying. Ava says she’s just been lying low. Jake recalls Ava being wanted by the police. Ava argues that they have nothing on her but she was staying a motel and only came out when she heard Rafe was out of jail. Jake asks if they will get back together. Ava assures they are through and adds that Rafe is convinced that she set him up on those charges for cheating on her. Jake asks if Ava did it.

Rafe asks Nicole if she came to press charges. Nicole says no and that she just came to see him. Nicole acknowledges that she dared Ava to hit her and came at her just as hard. Rafe tells her that she can’t be doing that. Nicole knows she should’ve controlled herself but it’s driving her crazy to not know what Ava is going to do next. Rafe tells her to call him next time. Nicole informs him that she did call Rafe earlier and left a message. Rafe remembers he turned his phone off and meant to call her but he was working on Eli’s case. Nicole though they knew who shot Eli. Rafe says they do but there are unanswered questions.

Lani hopes Chanel and Allie will be happy together. Chanel thanks her. Lani gets an alert that Eli is scheduled for tests so they will be kicked out soon by a nurse. Chanel asks if Lani needs anything. Lani says she’s going to duck out and go see the kids while she has a chance. Lani thanks her for the flowers. Chanel says she’s sorry she’s going through this. Lani responds that the only person who needs to be sorry is the criminal who shot her husband in cold blood.

Beth goes to see TR at his hotel room and says she got his message as she asks what’s going on. TR mentions hearing that she went to visit the police commissioner. Beth confirms that she signed her statement and didn’t tell him that TR was a drug user or about the abuse. TR says he knows because Rafe would’ve mentioned if she had. TR adds that he needs to make sure Beth will continue to keep her mouth shut because he’s asking a lot of questions about Eli’s shooting. Beth asks why he cares since he said he had nothing to do with that. TR argues that they can’t trust police, so he needs to know that he can count on her or things could dicey for the both of them..

Johnny questions Allie saying she knows what’s really going on. Allie says Johnny is saying all these horrible things but underneath it all she can still feel the real him. Johnny’s voice inside tries to get through to Allie. Allie senses Johnny is trying to push her away because there is something going on and he doesn’t want him to know. Johnny continues fighting from inside. Allie asks what is going on and if he’s alright.

Jake asks Ava if he would recognize the guys that accused Rafe from back in the day. Ava says of course not because no one uses their real names. Ava adds that she didn’t say it was her that set up Rafe. Jake points out that she didn’t say it wasn’t her either. Ava says if she told him it was her, he’d become an accessory and she’d never do that to him when she knows how hard he’s been working to put his life of crime behind him. Jake toasts to them being former business associates, now trying to walk the straight and narrow.

Nicole talks to Rafe about Eli looking up TR before he went to the park. Rafe talks about TR claiming that he’s turned his life around which is backed up by Beth and now Paulina and Lani think it might be true. Nicole says in her experience, it’s rare that guys like that change their stripes.

Beth feels like TR is threatening her. TR says he’s just pointing out the opportunity costs and she still wants to be in his movie. Beth informs him that she had a really great meeting with Johnny. TR asks what she told Johnny about him. Beth says she stuck to the story but Johnny was asking a lot of questions about how she got hired because apparently, he has final say on all casting, so he wanted to know why TR hired her without his input. TR asks what she said. Beth recalls telling Johnny that she agreed to keep quiet about TR’s past. Beth claims to TR that Johnny assumed she traded sexual favors for the spot and that she didn’t correct him. TR hopes she’s telling the truth because if Paulina finds out he’s not as reformed as he said, the whole film could go to Hell..

Allie asks if Johnny is alright. Devil Johnny claims he’s fine but Johnny’s voice inside says he’s not. Johnny’s voice inside calls for Allie to help him. Devil Johnny screams for him to shut up. Allie argues but Johnny responds that he wasn’t talking to her so Allie frantically asks who the hell he’s talking to then.

Sonny asks if Gabi is feeling okay. Gabi says she’s been better. Sonny tells her to get in bed and he’ll make her some tea. Gabi thanks him but doesn’t think tea will do the trick. Sonny encourages that he’s seen her rally and she will get over Jake. Gabi responds that it’s not just Jake but Kate told her that she’s doomed to be alone because she’s ousted everybody at DiMera that cared for her and she’s not wrong. Sonny tells her to never listen to Kate and that she’s not alone as she has Arianna, Will, Rafe, and himself.

Jake asks Ava where she’s going now. Ava confirms she’s staying in Salem because her son is here. Jake asks if she will get her own place. Ava is not really sure as she can’t have Tripp seeing her dig in to her inheritance to pay rent. Jake asks about staying with Tripp. Ava reminds Jake that Tripp lives with Steve and Kayla. Jake tells Ava that it’s not much, but she’s welcome to stay at his place while she figures things out. Ava doesn’t think he means it but Jake says she’d be doing a favor by helping out with rent or keeping the fridge stocked with beer. Ava points out that she’s a pretty good cook too and acknowledges that she doesn’t have many other options. Ava asks if he’s sure as they toast their beers together.

Nicole is sure that Rafe will figure out the whole story of Eli’s shooting. Rafe wishes he knew why Eli left that day and how he ended up facing the drug dealer that shot him. Nicole asks if he can’t find any witnesses. Rafe says not so far, so at this point Eli is the only one who knows what really happened.

TR tells Beth that he’s had to move some money around to cover some debts. Beth asks what Paulina has to do with that, unless he’s trying to get back with her because she’s rich. Beth asks if that’s how he will finance his film. TR warns her to keep her mouth shut because Paulina needs to believe that he’s a totally changed man. Beth realizes that’s so he can get his hands on her money.

Lani returns home where Paulina asks how she’s doing. Lani responds that she’s hanging in there and she hoped the kids behaved for her. Paulina says they tired themselves out and now are sleeping. Lani asks if Abe left. Paulina reveals that TR was there when Abe arrived and he didn’t react well and didn’t stay long. Lani notes that Abe is convinced that TR is bad news. Paulina understands but says it really does seem like TR has changed and he reminds her of the sweet guy she knew years ago before the drugs made him angry and abusive. Paulina talks about how good TR was with the babies. Lani acknowledges that it was nice of him to come by and help out. Paulina comments that TR could not have been more of a gentleman…

Chanel calls Allie, wondering where she is.

Allie questions Johnny as to what is going on. Johnny says it’s nothing and he’s fine. Devil Johnny tells her to get out and leave him alone while Johnny’s voice inside begs Allie for help. Allie asks what is happening to him as she wants to help him and she loves him. Johnny yells at her to leave him alone. Allie wants to take him to the hospital but Johnny transforms in to the Devil and screams at Allie to leave him alone.

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Lani sits at Eli’s bedside in the hospital and prays for God to bring her husband back and not to give up on him. Abe joins Lani and they hug. Abe asks if there’s any chance. Lani says no and cries that Eli is her entire world. Lani asks what she’s going to do if she loses him.

Rafe brings Beth to his office at the police station to sign her statement. Beth asks if there is a problem. Rafe says he’s reviewing everything and notes that the case is close to him, so he wants to make sure he gets it right for Eli. Beth is sorry for what happened to Eli. Rafe goes over Beth’s statement that Eli left during their meeting. Rafe asks if she has no idea why he left or where he was going.

Paulina babysits Jules and Carver. TR shows up. Paulina tells him it’s not a good time. TR informs her that Lani told him that she was watching the kids, so he thought she could use a little help.

Johnny finds Tripp in the town square. Tripp tries to walk away. Johnny jokes about their ex-girlfriends owning the bakery and having devil’s food cupcakes. Johnny points out that Allie and Chanel aren’t at the bakery, so they’re probably off somewhere making passionate love.

Chanel thanks Allie for letting her stay over. Allie assures that she loves having her here. Chanel points out that they work together all day and now they’re sleeping together all night, so she asks if she’s sick of her yet. Allie insists that she’s not. Allie and Chanel kiss each other until Nicole comes home and greets them. Chanel and Allie respond that it is a really good morning.

Beth informs Rafe that Eli only said he had something to do and he’d be back soon. Rafe goes over that Beth met with Eli to provide background information on TR Coates. Beth assures her and TR’s relationship is over now. Rafe notes that it also says during the time they were together, TR was never under the influence of drugs or physically abusive which Beth claims is correct. Rafe then hands her the statement and she signs it. Beth asks how Eli is doing. Rafe informs her that he’s still in a coma. Beth says that’s awful and she feels so bad for his wife. Rafe mentions being on his way to the hospital to see Lani now.

Abe encourages Lani that Eli is young and strong with so many reasons to fight his way back. Lani remarks that not everyone is so optimistic. Lani informs Abe that Valerie had to fly back to DC for work. Lani argues that Valerie wouldn’t have left if she thought Eli was going to wake up soon, so seeing her leave made this all so much more real to her. Lani tells Abe that they have to face that this could go on for a really long time. Abe urges her not to lose hope. Lani cries that she’s trying but it’s like no matter what choice she makes, someone is being neglected. Lani talks about the kids needing their mother but everything inside of her says she should be by Eli’s side in hopes that he will come back to her. Abe suggests agreeing with her heart. Lani says that Valerie was watching the kids and now Paulina is, but she can’t expect her to watch two babies full time. Lani cries that she needs a nanny but she feels like getting one is admitting to herself that Eli is never coming back. Abe assures that he would be happy to pitch in and help whenever she needs and so would Julie, as they are all here for her. Lani thanks him and says she feels really blessed to have so much support but taking care of twins is a lot for one person. Abe suggests maybe Paulina could use some help.

Paulina questions TR thinking he could help when he doesn’t know the first thing about babies. TR reveals that he bought the deluxe toddler package with toys, stuffed animals, and pacifiers. Paulina gives in to accept his help.

Tripp tells Johnny that he’s not getting to him. Johnny says he’s surprised. Tripp asks why since he already knows Chanel and Allie slept together since Johnny couldn’t wait to tell him on Valentine’s Day right after he proposed. Johnny claims that he just thought Tripp had a right to know that Allie was having sexual relations with his wife, behind Tripp’s back. Tripp argues that it happened one time. Johnny responds that as usual, Tripp is the last to know. Johnny declares that it’s not one time but like all the time, as he reveals that Allie and Chanel are a couple now.

Allie says good morning to Nicole as well. Nicole offers coffee but Chanel says she’s on her way out to see Lani at the hospital. Nicole sends her love. Chanel and Allie kiss goodbye as Chanel then exits. Nicole offers Allie some coffee. Allie thinks first they should talk about the elephant in the room. Allie informs Nicole that she and Chanel are obviously now a couple and asks if Nicole is not happy about it. Nicole responds that she’s wondering if this could possibly just be a rebound. Allie assures that it’s not. Nicole says she’s not judging her but points out that Tripp just called off the engagement. Allie knows it seems fast but says it’s really not because she was in denial about her feelings for so long. Allie knew she was attracted to Chanel but also to men and she didn’t know what that meant until Will helped her figure out that it means she’s bisexual. Allie says she’s still learning a ton but this feels right to her. Allie understands what she had with Tripp was real but so is what she has with Chanel. Allie declares that she and Chanel care about each other and want to be together as a couple. Nicole says she wants to support her and she’s there if she needs to talk about anything. Allie thanks her and says that means so much. Nicole asks if she and Chanel are out in the open. Allie says not exactly as they are not keeping it secret but she’s nervous about going public because Tripp doesn’t know yet.

Tripp calls it amazing how Johnny spends so much time gossiping and spreading false rumors. Johnny assures that it’s true as he saw Allie and Chanel all over each other in the town square and when he said they made a cute couple, they didn’t deny it. Tripp says he has to get to work. Johnny tells him that he can ask at the Bakery because he found out that Chanel and Allie spent the night together at Nicole’s place. Johnny jokes that’s the same bed that Allie and Tripp used to share. Johnny guesses he doesn’t need to clue him in anymore since Tripp said he doesn’t care. Johnny then sits down as Tripp walks away.

Rafe joins Lani in Eli’s hospital room. Rafe tells Lani that he’s so sorry this happened and that he couldn’t be there for her. Lani understands he was in jail for something he didn’t do. Rafe declares that he’s out now, so he’s going to do everything in his power to get to the bottom of this.

TR and Paulina get the twins to sleep. TR tells her that he doesn’t know anything about babies but he’s going to learn since Carver and Jules are his grandchildren too, so he wants to be there for them and get to know them. TR adds that he wants to prove to Paulina that she can trust him. Abe then arrives and is shocked to see TR answer the door.

Allie tells Nicole that Tripp doesn’t know but she knows he’s going to find out eventually. Allie guesses that Nicole thinks she should tell him, but she hates the idea of hurting him again. Nicole knows it would be hard, but if she were Tripp, she’d want to hear it from her.

Tripp runs in to Chanel at the hospital. Chanel tells him that she’s here to see Lani and says she should get going. Tripp remarks that he’s surprised she could tear herself away from her new girlfriend.

Beth goes to the DiMera Mansion and meets Johnny. Beth informs him that she’s the new Celeste in his movie and she had to tell him how she thinks the script is incredible, original, and fresh. Beth says she’s never been this excited about a project before and she’d love to get Johnny’s take on her character. Johnny calls Celeste is a kick ass character and her idiot soon to be ex-wife gave up the role. Beth calls it her gain. Johnny notes that she has a good look and he likes how bold she is, seeking him out and asking for his input. Beth wants to give him her best. Johnny hopes she gets the chance but reveals that she doesn’t have the role locked up yet. Beth argues that TR told her himself that she did. Johnny wonders why he would do that when he knows that Johnny has the final say on casting.

Abe tells Paulina that Lani told him that she would be watching the kids, so he thought she might need some help and he brought supplies from home. Paulina calls that very thoughtful of him and thanks him. Abe mentions dolls that Jules loves. Paulina reveals that TR brought supplies as well. TR knows how Abe feels about him but explains that Lani wanted to stay at the hospital with Eli, so he thought he’d come spend some time with his grandkids. Abe asks to speak to Paulina in private. TR steps away to check his e-mails. Abe tells Paulina that she may think it’s none of his business, but having TR here is a damn big mistake.

Rafe informs Lani that he’s been taking statements, reviewing evidence, and conducting interviews as he has questions about what happened in the park that day. Lani says they know what happened because she and Shawn were there. Rafe is not sure it’s as simple as it seems as he thinks there might be more to the story.

Chanel questions what Tripp is talking about. Tripp tells her to cut the crap as Johnny told him that she and Allie are together. Tripp tells her not to bother denying it since Johnny said he saw them getting it on in the town square and he knows she spent the night at Nicole’s. Chanel complains that Johnny has a big mouth. Chanel tells Tripp that this is not how they wanted him to find out. Tripp says he doesn’t care and tell her not to flatter herself. Chanel responds that she and Allie care about him a lot. Tripp recalls Chanel telling him that her and Allie was a one time thing. Chanel says that she had no idea they would end up together. Tripp argues that Chanel wanted Allie from day one and just couldn’t let them be happy. Tripp accuses Chanel of going after Johnny just to get under Allie’s skin. Chanel insists that she loved Johnny but he broke her heart. Tripp says if that’s true, it sucks for her, but he doesn’t think it is true because she sure got over Johnny quick.

Johnny guesses TR didn’t mention that detail when he offered Beth the part, which she confirms. Johnny calls that weird since he told Chanel and says that’s why Chanel came running to him to beg him to recast her because she knew that without his approval, she wasn’t getting out of her contract. Beth asks what he told her. Johnny explains that he agreed to cut Chanel loose if she dropped her lawsuit against him, but before she could get back to him, TR went ahead and signed Beth. Beth suggests they just got their wires crossed. Johnny disagrees, arguing that TR is a veteran producer and knew damn well that he didn’t have the authority to give Beth that role without his approval. Johnny wonders why he would do that and asks if she can shed any light on that.

Paulina agrees that it is none of Abe’s business. Abe brings up her history with TR and questions why the hell she would let him be around her and the twins. TR comes back over and says he knows they are talking about him so they can just get it out there. Abe tells TR that he doesn’t want him around Paulina, Lani, or his grandchildren. TR argues that he’s not the man he used to be and he’s trying to show them that. TR assures Abe that Paulina has nothing to fear from him. Paulina tells Abe that she’s fine and he can go. Abe says he’ll call her later just to make sure all is well as he then exits. TR points out that Abe does not like him. Paulina says he’s just being protective but TR suggests Abe is jealous.

Lani tells Rafe they can go over everything, starting with why Eli went to the park. Rafe says he will have to keep digging on that. Rafe brings up a theory that Eli sees Frank the drug dealer shooting up and went to arrest him and they fought over the gun, then Eli got shot. Lani asks why Frank wouldn’t run if that’s true. Rafe says that brings him to theory #2 that Eli sees Frank dealing drugs and goes to arrest him then they fought over the gun, then Eli got shot and Frank panicked about shooting a cop and overdosed to kill himself. Lani asks why he wouldn’t use the gun. Rafe suggests it could have been an accidental overdose but every scenario brings more questions than answers. Rafe adds that there are no witnesses or security footage. Lani declares that Eli is the only one who knows what happened that day. Lani prays that Eli will wake up and tell them what happened. Rafe says he’s going to try and find out more about the dealer. Rafe tells Lani to hang in there and he’s there if she needs anything. Rafe hugs her and says they will talk soon as he then exits the room.

Tripp argues that Chanel and Allie could have told him the truth at any point. Chanel says she’s sorry but Tripp doesn’t believe her. Tripp complains that he was stupid enough to believe that it was only two innocent kisses between Allie and Chanel or that Allie left Chanel’s house after comforting her that night. Tripp brings up how he came to check on Chanel after her break up and says she must have been laughing at him inside. Chanel says that’s not true and understands he’s upset. Chanel blames Johnny but Tripp remarks that at least Johnny told him the truth, which is more than Chanel and Allie have ever done. Tripp then storms off.

Johnny asks Beth why TR would go out on a limb for her. Beth explains that they have history and he knows her work, so he thought she’d be right for the role. Johnny argues that he knows how these things work in Hollywood and guesses she wanted the role while TR wanted something in return. Johnny remarks that if TR gave her the role in exchange for sexual favors, that could blow up in his face and that won’t happen because this is his big shot and no one will get in the way of that. Beth insists that she would never. Johnny argues that her word is not enough for him to stake his entire career on. Johnny tells Beth that he’s sorry but they are going to have to start looking for another actress. Beth swears that she didn’t sleep with TR and all she did was agree to keep quiet about his past. Johnny then turns and asks what past.

Paulina tells TR that Abe is not jealous because there’s nothing to be jealous of. Paulina assures there’s nothing going on between them and less than nothing between her and Abe. Paulina explains that Abe doesn’t know if he can trust her again, so there’s no hope for the future. TR says he’s sorry to hear that. TR knows he has a lot of work to do to earn her trust again and he intends to do it by proving himself through his actions a little more each day. TR tells Paulina that he wants to be a part of her life and he wants another chance to show her how good they can be together. TR declares that he’s never giving up on her. Paulina comments that he always was a sweet talker but the rest of it, she’s not so sure about. TR doesn’t blame her, but he hopes over time that she will see that he’s sincere and give him another chance.

Johnny asks Beth what happened in TR’s past and what he wants her to keep quiet about. Beth says it’s just some things she knows about him but it’s not important and she shouldn’t have said anything. Johnny tells her that secrets have a way of coming out but Beth says this one is dead and buried. Johnny asks who else knows about it. Beth says no one and that’s how she’s going to keep it. Beth tells Johnny that he can’t say anything to TR about this because she can’t lose this role. Johnny thinks he gets the picture now. Beth asks if he’s not firing her then. Johnny says no and that he will be in touch. Johnny says he looks forward to working with her as Beth then exits.

Tripp checks on Eli and tells Lani that there’s no changes but that means he’s stable so that’s something positive to hold on to. Tripp asks how Lani is doing and when she last slept or ate. Lani says she doesn’t even remember. Tripp encourages her to take care of herself too. Tripp offers to get her a sandwich and coffee on his break. Lani admits that would be great and thanks him. Lani adds that Paulina was right when she said Tripp was a great doctor.

Allie walks through the town square and gets a call from Chanel, who is crying at the hospital. Allie asks what’s wrong and if something happened to Eli. Chanel informs Allie that she ran in to Tripp and he knows they are a couple because Johnny told him and Tripp is not taking it well. Chanel cries that it’s like Johnny can’t help but make it worse and worse for them. Chanel says she needs to pull herself together to be there for Lani. Allie tells Chanel to call her after she sees Lani. Allie hangs up and declares that she knows who she has to see.

Abe runs in to Nicole outside the Brady Pub and tells her about what happened earlier. Nicole says she’s sorry as she knows seeing TR with his grandkids must have been uncomfortable. Abe admits he’s really worried about Paulina as he doesn’t like her spending time with TR. Nicole asks about TR saying he’s changed. Abe reveals that his ex-girlfriend Beth backs him up, claiming that TR never used drugs or laid a hand on her while they were together. Nicole asks if Abe believes that. Abe acknowledges that TR is saying and doing all the right things, but he just doesn’t trust him. Nicole reminds Abe of how abusive her father was and how he told everyone he changed but he didn’t and it’s rare that guys like that do. Abe says that’s what has him concerned but he doesn’t have the right to say anything since he’s not in Paulina’s life anymore. Abe decides he better get going and tells her it’s so good to see her as they hug. Nicole tells him to take care of himself.

TR holds Paulina’s hand until they are interrupted by a knock at the door and Rafe arrives. Rafe asks if Paulina has a minute. Paulina says to keep it down because the twins are sleeping. Paulina introduces TR to Rafe. Rafe reveals that he was just reinstated as police commissioner which Paulina calls wonderful. TR steps away while Paulina asks what she can do for Rafe. Rafe says that Lani said Abe was here, so he was hoping to talk to him about Eli’s shooting. Paulina informs him that he just missed Abe. Paulina talks about how glad she is that Rafe is back on the job and on this case. Paulina talks about being relieved that the low life junkie that shot Eli is dead. Rafe then reveals that Frank wasn’t a junkie as he just got off the phone with a reliable source, who said Frank didn’t use drugs and he only sold them. Rafe is now wondering how the hell Frank died of a massive overdose as TR looks on with worry.

Chanel enters Eli’s hospital room with flowers but sees Tripp and says she’ll come back. Lani asks her to stay and Tripp says he was just leaving. Chanel gives her flowers to Lani and says she’s so sorry. Tripp glares at Chanel and walks out of the room.

Devil Johnny says to Stefano’s portrait that everybody has a dirty little secret and he can’t wait to find out what TR’s is, so he can use it against him, just like he used Allie’s secret against her. Allie walks in and yells that she knows what Johnny did. She calls him a son of a bitch and tells him to turn around and face her.

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EJ sits in the prison waiting area, reading a magazine, when a note falls out of it that reads “Consider this a friendly reminder to keep your mouth shut!” EJ tosses the note aside and says “Damn you, Clyde”

Ben wakes Clyde up at home with coffee. Clyde remarks that he got to sleep later than this in prison but thanks him. Clyde asks if Ciara is still sleeping and if Ben doesn’t wake her up at this ungodly hour. Ben informs Clyde that Ciara is at a pre-natal yoga class and it’s time for Clyde to get up because they have to talk about Clyde getting a job if he’s going to stay here.

Craig goes to Marlena’s office at the hospital and asks if it’s a good time. Marlena tells him to come in and sit down. Craig says he needs to make it quick as he just started work and he’s already behind because Kayla left quite the backlog. Marlena questions him coming first. Craig explains that he had to because the first item of business is to fire her.

Brady and Chloe wake up in bed together. They talk about this being real as they kiss. Brady asks if she has any regrets. Chloe says not at all and feels like maybe they should consider doing it again. They continue kissing until Leo appears in the doorway and asks if they mind if he watches.

Clyde asks if Ben wants to charge him rent. Ben says no but finding work is a condition of his parole and he’s now his responsibility. Ben adds that there is no way he’s letting him become a liability. Ben declares either they go get Clyde a job or he gets out. Clyde says he’d never do anything to get him in trouble. Clyde gets a phone call which Ben questions. Clyde notes that it says it’s from Statesville and guesses one of his buddies from prison misses him already.

At the Brady Pub, Chad tells Kate that their plan won’t work unless Belle finds the evidence. Kate says they couldn’t just leave the file on her desk and they have to be patient. Chad argues that it’s not Kate’s brother that is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. Kate agrees to see what she can do to move it along. Chad thanks her and then exits. Roman comes over and asks if everything is okay. Kate says that Chad is just upset about EJ being in prison. Roman asks why Chad is complaining to Kate about it when there’s nothing she can do. Kate asks for a coffee to go, claiming she forgot that she had an errand to run.

Clyde answers and accepts the call from prison. Clyde asks Ben if he can take this in private, so Ben goes to get dressed. Clyde answers and it’s EJ, who questions Clyde making threats even after making parole. EJ informs Clyde that he just got a friendly reminder from Orpheus to keep his mouth shut. Clyde argues that EJ’s beef should be with Orpheus then, not him. Clyde questions how he got this number. EJ responds that Clyde’s not the only one who has friends. EJ adds that he told him he wouldn’t say a word about their arrangement, so he needs to call off his dogs or else he’ll have to hire some of his own.

Chloe questions what the hell Leo is doing here. Brady threatens to call the cops and having him charged with breaking and entering. Leo informs him that John let him in. Brady argues that John let him in the house but not this room. Leo reveals that he came to see Brady and had no idea Chloe would be there, asking how long this has been going on. Brady responds that it’s none of his business. Leo says just like his relationship with Craig is none of their business but that didn’t stop them.

Craig informs Marlena that the board is going to e-mail the staff later this morning, so he just came by to give her a heads up. Craig acknowledges that she has been a fixture here for so long, so he told the board that he didn’t think it was a job for HR to handle. Marlena accuses him of doing Seth’s dirty work. Craig knows she is hurt. Marlena tells him that he can fire her, but they both know that he’s only doing it because Kayla wouldn’t do it. Craig tells Marlena to think what she wants. Marlena thinks Craig agrees with exactly how she feels.

Kate meets Belle in the town square. Kate thanks her for meeting and brings up that Gabi fired her from DiMera Enterprises. Kate can’t imagine them ever having a good working relationship together anyways. Kate guesses it’s just in her DNA to fight back. Kate informs Belle that she was thinking of suing DiMera for wrongful termination but she would never want to cause problems for DiMera. Belle remarks that she doesn’t really have a case anyways. Kate guesses she’s just loyal. Belle asks what any of this has to do with her. Kate asks if Belle would be able to look up the details of her severance package on her laptop.

EJ asks Clyde if they have an understanding of their mutually assured destruction as he then hangs up. Ben comes back in and asks Clyde if he needs to be worried about the phone call. Clyde says it was nothing but a pep talk and offers to take Ben out for breakfast to thank him for all he’s done. Clyde adds that Ben will have to pay but he’ll make it up to him when he gets a job.

At the hospital, Lani finishes a call with Paulina about her watching the twins as TR approaches. TR talks about the kids being he and Paulina’s grandchildren. TR states that he has a beautiful and successful daughter, who has given him the gift of grandchildren. TR says all they need now is for Eli to get well. TR claims that he’s been praying for him night and day because he’s family. TR calls them more important to him than anything else in the world and asks Lani if she believes that. Lani responds that she’s really trying. TR says that’s all he can ask.

Leo complains about Brady and Chloe conspiring with Will and Sonny to put Chad in his bed. Brady guesses he wormed his way out of that too. Leo remarks that he could never sleep with another man unless Craig wanted to be a part of it. Leo says as soon as Chad offered himself to him, the first thing he did was text Craig to see if he wanted to be part of it. Brady argues that Leo was just covering his ass.

Chad visits EJ in prison. EJ doesn’t want to hear another sermon about supposedly kissing Chad’s wife. Chad reveals that Johnny told him what really happened and that it wasn’t EJ, but Belle possessed by the Devil. EJ asks if Chad is here to apologize. Chad says not exactly.

Kate claims to Belle that she forgot some of the details of her severance and she wants everything that she’s entitled to. Belle says she’s not involved in the packages. Kate argues that Belle drew up her contract and she can’t find a copy of it, so she was wondering if Belle could pull one up for her. Belle then opens her laptop to see if she can find the right file. Belle notices a folder with a bunch of files that she has never seen before and says she can’t believe it as she thinks she’s done something horrible.

Ben and Clyde sit together at the Brady Pub for breakfast. Roman comes over to take their order. Clyde informs Roman that he was just released on parole and he’s a free man, no thanks to him. Clyde reminds Ben of how when Roman was police commissioner, he sent his protégé to try and take down the business that Clyde was running. Roman says that was an illegal drug operation. Clyde argues that he was just trying to make a living. Ben tells Clyde not to pick any fights with Roman since he was just doing his job and Clyde was breaking the law. Ben assures Roman that Clyde’s past is now behind him and he’s paid for his crimes in full, so he’s now on the straight and narrow. Clyde confirms he will be out looking for a job after breakfast. Roman wishes him luck with that. Clyde then asks what are the chances of Roman hiring him.

TR tells Lani that her trusting him and allowing him in to her life means more than she knows. TR notes that a lesser, more cynical person might not be as forgiving as Lani which makes him even more proud of her. Lani wants to believe that he’s turned his life around and after everything with Eli, it’s made her realize that life is fragile and unpredictable. Lani cries that the most important thing they can all do is be kind and forgiving to each other. TR claims that he agrees. Lani admits that all she has seen from him is someone who is dedicated to being a decent and caring person. TR promises that is all she will ever see as he hugs her.

Craig informs Marlena that security will be there in 20 minutes to escort her from the building and she can only take personal items. Marlena asks if he’s enjoying this. Craig says he’s not and wanted to do this as quickly and gently as possible. Craig argues that she had to know this was coming. Nancy then comes in, apologizing to Marlena for being late, but is surprised to see Craig there. Nancy asks if Craig is there for counseling. Craig reveals that he’s the new Chief of Staff. Nancy guesses his little boyfriend must be thrilled. Craig responds that he and Leo are actually no longer boyfriends. Nancy excitedly asks if that means Craig dumped the little gold digger.

Leo tells Brady and Chloe that he realized what Chad was up to and how low they all sunk. Chloe yells at Leo to go away and says she doesn’t regret anything they did because they wanted to stop him from ruining another man’s life. Leo argues that they have to find a way to start over, now that they are going to be family. Chloe questions what the hell he’s talking about.

Craig informs Nancy that he and Leo are still together, but he’s not his boyfriend, he’s his fiancée.

Leo reveals to Brady and Chloe that he came to tell them the good news that he and Craig are getting married.

Belle tells Kate that she’s sorry but she’ll have to get back to her about the severance. Kate notes that Belle seems so upset and asks if she can help. Belle says she just has to go and hurries off. Kate bets she knows exactly where Belle is going.

EJ questions why Chad is here if not to apologize. Chad reveals he came to see Dr. Rolf. EJ asks if there’s been a death in the family to reverse. Chad explains that it’s about the drug Kristen gave to Sarah which came from Dr. Rolf’s lab so he came to see if he can provide an antidote. EJ asks if he came to atone for Kristen’s sins. Chad confirms that he is for her sins and his own.

Chloe asks if Leo is joking as she can’t believe he’s marrying her father. Leo tells Chloe that he’ll try to be a good stepfather to her. Leo comments that she looks like she’s going to puke. Chloe claims she’s fine and argues that Craig will say yes to Leo, but one day he will figure that he’s been playing him all along. Leo then reveals that it was actually Craig who asked him to marry him.

Craig knows it’s a shock to Nancy and he’s sorry to spring it on her so suddenly, but he loves Leo. Nancy argues that he can’t possibly love him when he doesn’t even know him and what he thinks he knows is a lie. Craig says he’s already heard about his past. Nancy questions Craig refusing to believe it. Craig understands how hard this is on her and Chloe. Nancy complains that he doesn’t care that he’s ruining her life and their daughter’s. Craig prays that time heals them. Nancy tells Craig to leave because she came here to see her therapist and now she needs her more than ever. Marlena reveals that she’s afraid that she can’t be her therapist any longer because Craig just fired her.

Roman questions Clyde wanting him to hire him. Clyde says he has kitchen experience and sees he’s looking for a short order cook. Roman brings up Clyde trying to blow up the whole city. Clyde argues that they talk about rehabilitation but he’d rather lock them up and throw away the key. Clyde declares that he’s done his time and is trying to put his life back together, but if he can’t get a job then he’ll get thrown right back in prison. Clyde asks if Roman thinks that’s fair.

EJ asks what Chad is talking about. Chad sits down and says he knows his testimony is why EJ is in here and he knows now that things weren’t exactly as they seemed. EJ says they’ve established the Devil went after Abigail and not him, but he doesn’t see how Chad believing his own eyes was a sin. Chad says that’s not the only thing that isn’t what it seems. EJ asks what he means. Chad responds that there is something he needs to know. Belle then bursts in and says there is something that she has to tell EJ. EJ asks what she’s doing there. Belle is glad they are both there because they both need to hear it. Chad asks what it is. Belle informs them that the evidence Chad found on EJ’s computer with so called proof that EJ kidnapped Sami came from her. EJ asks how she knows. Belle explains that Kate asked her to look something up and while scrolling through the files, she found the paper trail that made it look like EJ was the one who hired Sami’s kidnappers but the file was actually created by her, or the Devil while she was possessed. Belle tells EJ that he was framed and the evidence was manufactured. Belle cries that she’s so sorry.

Lani thanks TR for stopping by. TR says he wants to help her through this terrible time. Lani says that he has by being caring, supportive, and comforting to her. Lani says she better get back to Eli. TR tells her to let him know that her father is praying for him. Lani says she talks to Eli a lot, hoping that he hears her, so she will pass that along. TR tells Lani to take care of herself. Lani cries that she will because she has to be strong for her kids no matter what happens. TR calls her strong and courageous, saying he couldn’t be prouder of her. Lani then heads to Eli’s hospital room.

Roman asks to talk to Ben so they step aside. Roman asks Ben when Clyde got out and where he’s staying. Ben informs him that he got out yesterday and is staying with them. Ben explains that he just showed up on their door and he’s such a loose cannon, so he thought he should keep an eye on him as he doesn’t know what else to do. Roman asks if Ciara is okay with it. Ben says neither of them are. Ben apologizes for not having more sense than to bring Clyde here as he doesn’t expect Roman to just forget about all the things he’s done. Roman tells Ben not to worry about it. Roman says he’s going to make a phone call and orders Ben not to let Clyde go.

Leo guesses Chloe isn’t going to congratulate him. Chloe argues that her parents aren’t even divorced yet. Leo says it’s just a matter of time and then Chloe will be calling him “daddy”. Brady tells Leo to get the hell out. Leo jokes that Brady can call him daddy too. Leo tells Chloe that they both love her dad, so maybe they can bury the hatchet for his sake. Leo then exits while Chloe remarks that she’d like to bury the hatchet in his crotch.

Nancy questions Craig firing Marlena. Craig says the board fired her while he just delivered the news. Marlena tells Nancy that she can recommend a colleague. Nancy declares that Craig is not going to fire her. Craig informs her that she has no say in this matter. Nancy points out that if Craig wants to get married, he needs a divorce from her first. Craig asks if she’s going to blackmail him. Nancy says she will succeed, warning that divorces can be messy and drag on for years. Nancy declares that unless Craig wants to wait a decade or so to get married, Marlena keeps her job.

Leo joins Craig in the town square and asks about his morning. Leo claims that he ran in to Brady and Chloe and he was so excited that he let it slip that they are getting married. Craig argues that he should’ve been the one to tell Chloe. Leo claims he’s sorry and that he was really sensitive in the way he told her. Leo says he’s just so happy that it’s hard to keep it to himself. Craig asks how Chloe took it. Leo claims that Chloe and Brady both seemed happy for them. Craig finds that hard to believe. Leo admits they were more tepid in their reaction but they understands it’s inevitable and they need to accept it for Craig’s sake. Leo adds that now all they need is for Nancy to agree to sign the divorce papers. Craig reveals that she did that. Leo calls that amazing. Craig adds that there is a little catch.

Marlena tells Nancy that she didn’t have to do that. Nancy says she wanted to because Craig ruined her life, but she doesn’t see any reason that he should ruin Marlena’s too.

EJ says now that Belle found the paper trail, they have proof that he did not kidnap Sami. Chad says this is really good news. Chad decides he will leave to let them figure out how to move forward with all of this. Chad tells EJ that he’s really sorry he had to go through all of this as he then exits. EJ comments that Chad sounded like he actually meant that. Belle is sure he did. Belle cries that what happened to EJ was so wrong. EJ assures the Devil put him in here while Belle is the one getting him out. Belle tells EJ that he can be angry with her. EJ tells her to let it all go and focus on the fact that she now has something concrete to take to the board of appeals. Belle says she’s going to have a colleague do that since she thinks it’s better for a third party to handle the case since she is the one who framed him. Belle says the important thing is that EJ is getting out. EJ says that’s thanks to her as he hugs her.

Kate walks past the Brady Pub and gets a call from Chad, who says he’s calling from prison which Kate questions. Kate asks if he told EJ the truth. Chad says he didn’t have to as whatever Kate said to Belle worked since she told EJ that she’s the one who framed him. Chad declares that EJ will never find out that he and Lucas are the ones that set him up.

Clyde worries to Ben that Roman making a call means he’s trying to find someone to set him up to send him back to prison because he’s always had it in for him. Ben argues that he doesn’t know that. Roman comes back and reveals that he just got off the phone with Statesville prison and apparently, Clyde is a pretty good short order cook, so he got the job. Roman adds that he promised to keep a very close eye on him. Ben thanks Roman. Roman asks when Clyde can start. Clyde says any time since Roman’s the boss. Clyde then thanks Roman and they shake hands. Kate then walks in to the Pub and calls this a surprise. Clyde tells Kate that it’s wonderful to see her again.

Belle tells EJ that before he knows it, he’ll be a free man. EJ calls that good news. Belle finds Orpheus’ note to EJ and questions what it is. EJ calls it nothing and just something he got in to with an inmate. Belle calls that quite a threat. Belle says it won’t be long before EJ is back home and totally safe.

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Xander and Gwen eat together in the town square. Xander comments on Gwen not eating much. Xander reminds Gwen that he asked her to go with him to the prison to see Dr. Rolf about the antidote to his drug that made Sarah lose her mind. Gwen sarcastically comments on how that could bring the old Sarah back and how great that would be as she finishes her glass of wine.

Maggie joins Tony in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and comments on him getting settling in. Maggie says she just wanted to make sure he had everything he needs which Tony confirms. Maggie knows Victor hasn’t welcomed him yet. Tony can’t imagine that Victor is happy to have a DiMera under his roof. Maggie assures that she can handle Victor. Maggie thanks Tony again for agreeing to move in. Tony says they all want Sarah to be healthy again. Maggie points out that Anna was the unsung hero in all of this because of how difficult this has been for her. Tony states that Anna understands that they all just want to help Sarah and that she’s totally on board with him staying here. Anna then walks in and disagrees with that.

Chad then removes his jacket, his shirt, and his pants. Leo comes back in his robe and tells Chad that he has to see his ass before he gets in the bed. Chad then removes his underwear. Leo stares in awe and says it’s even better than he imagined. Leo then drops his robe and says it’s time to get this party started as he and Chad get in to bed together.

At the DiMera Mansion, Chloe tells Brady and Abigail that she knows what they are doing is what’s best for Craig but it kills her to know that he’s going to have his heart broken. Abigail assures that this is to help him. Chloe hated dragging Abigail and Chad in to this. Abigail assures that she didn’t and jokes that it gave her the opportunity to work on her acting skills. Brady praises Abigail for pulling it off brilliantly so Leo had no idea. Abigail thanks him and says now it’s Chad’s turn…

Chad and Leo get in bed together. Leo can’t believe this is happening and tells Chad that he’ll be real gentle. Leo says they will go nice and slow in the beginning. Leo goes to kiss Chad right as Craig comes in and is shocked to find Leo in bed with Chad. Craig asks what the hell is going on. Craig questions what he’s doing and who Chad is. Chad says he’s nobody. Leo introduces Chad to Craig. Craig questions what Leo is doing in bed with this guy. Chad says nothing actually happened. Craig orders he get dressed. Chad says he feels bad and terrible about this. Chad blames his drinking and showing up on Leo’s doorstep. Chad shouts that he can’t imagine how hard this must be for Craig to find out that the person he loves is cheating on him.

Chloe talks about how Leo has done enough damage and not just to Craig which Abigail questions. Chloe informs her that she’s sorry but Craig took Kayla’s job at the hospital which shocks Abigail. Abigail can’t believe they fired Kayla. Brady confirms they did and that he and Chloe are convinced that Leo pushed Craig to go after the job, so he made this happen.

Xander guesses Gwen is not thrilled about coming along with him. Gwen apologizes for being negative and says it’s not about Sarah. Gwen understands why Xander wants to help her, but she’s not proud of her association with Dr. Rolf as she was in a very dark place when she went to him about Abigail which is why she doesn’t want to go back to that part of her life, especially since Jack has forgiven her. Xander encourages that if Gwen convinces Dr. Rolf to help Sarah, then Jack and the Hortons will be forever in debt to her for bringing Sarah back. Gwen questions why he needs her to help him with Dr. Rolf when he met him in Nashville and probably has a better relationship. Xander says that Dr. Rolf hates his guts. Xander understands her reluctance to bring up bad memories. Xander adds that he realizes that Gwen doesn’t want Sarah to get better.

Tony questions what Anna is doing here. Anna responds that she’s come to take him home. Tony thought they agreed. Anna says she changed her mind. Maggie decides to give them privacy to discuss this. Sarah walks in and accuses Anna of stalking them. Anna repeats that she’s come to take her husband home. Sarah knows it must be difficult for Anna but what she thought she had with Tony is over. Sarah declares that tonight she and Tony are going to prove they are back together in every way imaginable.

Abigail argues that Kayla is a brilliant doctor and beloved at the hospital, so she can’t believe Kayla got fired and asks what she could have possibly done. Brady explains that Kayla refused to fire Marlena. Chloe adds that the hospital board was pressuring Kayla to fire Marlena because of the devil possession and patients were filing complaints. Abigail calls it a horrible position for Kayla to be in. Brady continues that when Kayla didn’t, the board decided to get another chief of staff to do the dirty work. Abigail asks about them thinking Leo put Craig up to putting his hat in the ring. Chloe says they are pretty sure. Abigail calls it a nightmare but notes that it sounds like Kayla would have lost her job either way. Abigail says it’s awful and unfair. Abigail hopes that they hear from Chad soon. Brady notes that it’s getting late and he has to go tuck in his daughter. Brady invites Chloe to come with him to wait on word. Abigail promises to call as soon as she hears that Craig has kicked Leo to the curb. Chloe thanks her as they hug. Chloe and Brady then exit the mansion.

Chad tells Craig that Leo told him that Craig was at work, so he did not intend for him to walk in on them. Leo reveals that he did intend on it which Chad questions. Leo informs them that he texted Craig to come home. Craig checks his phone and reads his message from Leo, saying to come home quick because he had a surprise for him. Chad questions when Leo did that. Leo says it was when he went to change. Chad asks why he did that. Leo asks if Chad really thought they were going to have sex without his boyfriend joining them.

Gwen accuses Xander of making her out to be the bad one, like she’s the reason that Sarah is thinking she’s Renee when that is all on Abigail. Xander clarifies that he didn’t say she was to blame, but that it feels a little like she doesn’t want to help Sarah. Gwen asks why she would be in a rush so that Sarah could go back her old fabulous self and they could get back together and live happily ever after. Gwen asks him if that is the plan.

Sarah tells Anna to face the facts that she and Tony are reunited. Anna tries to argue but Tony tells her that’s enough. Tony asks Sarah to give them a few minutes alone to talk. Sarah argues that he can’t be alone with Anna. Anna accuses Sarah of impersonating a dead woman. Maggie comes back and invites Sarah to the garden with her. Sarah warns that when she comes back, Anna better be gone. Tony questions what’s the matter with Anna as they had an understanding that he would stay here. Anna complains that he doesn’t belong here, he belongs with her. Anna knows she agreed to this but after thinking about it, she realized just how unfair it really is. Tony tells Anna that this living arrangement is temporary to keep Sarah stable so they can find a cure for her break from reality. Anna asks what if they never find a cure. Anna complains that Sarah believes she is Renee DuMonde and she gets under her skin like only the real Renee could. Tony urges Anna to be rational since Sarah is fragile and needs their help. Anna argues that Sarah wants to take away her husband, so she won’t be polite about it. Tony argues that he’s not going to bed with Sarah and that Anna thinks he would is insulting to his intelligence. Tony demands Anna trust him and go home. Anna agrees to go home and spend her evening wondering why her husband is spending his evening with some other woman. Anna then walks out of the mansion.

Xander realizes how difficult this must be for Gwen. Gwen responds that she fell in love with him and he completely changed her life, but now it feels like he’s slipping away. Xander says he’s not and he’s right here. Xander argues that they found each other when the whole world turned their back on them and that kind of connection doesn’t come around often. Gwen is sure it pales in comparison to Xander and Sarah’s epic love story. Xander tells her not to make light of what they share when it’s every bit as real. Xander tells Gwen that she has to believe that he loves her. Gwen wants to but it’s hard when he’s asking her to get his old fiancee back. Gwen argues that she is his fiancee now and he’s still avoiding the question of what happens when Sarah gets better. Gwen asks if he will still want to marry her or will he want to marry Sarah?

Maggie brings Sarah back to the living room. Sarah comments that she’s very happy to see Tony got rid of Anna. Sarah thanks Maggie for her hospitality and promises that she and Tony won’t overstay their welcome, as once Anna is out of the DiMera Mansion, they will reclaim what is theirs. Sarah then tells Maggie that she and Tony would like some time alone. Maggie agrees if that’s alright with Tony. Sarah questions why she would think it isn’t. Tony claims it’s fine with him so Maggie says goodnight and exits the room. Sarah tells Tony that she thought Maggie was going to suggest a round of hot cocoa, but she has something much better in mind.

Chloe thanks Brady for letting her wait at his place with him, so she doesn’t have to run in to Craig and get blamed for setting this up. Chloe talks about Craig accusing her earlier of lying and scheming and he’s right. Brady argues that she’s doing it all for Craig’s own good. Chloe says Craig looks at it like she’s interfering. Brady knows he’s ticked off right now, but now he’s learning who Leo Stark really is. Brady thinks Craig will be eternally grateful to Chloe for loving him enough to look out for him. Chloe hopes that he’s right. Brady says he is also grateful to Chloe for being there for him for his worst and best moments. Brady calls her his constant and says he can’t imagine his life without her as they kiss.

Craig questions Leo wanting all three of them to have sex which Leo confirms. Leo gets out of bed and talks about how he was having dinner by himself when Chad showed up, begging him to sleep with him. Chad denies that but Leo continues. Leo insists that Craig is the only man for him, but Chad was so insistent and desperate to get in to their bed. Leo says he then started thinking about Craig and how new he is to all of this, so he thought Chad could be like a present. Leo calls Chad a gift from him to the man he loves. Leo promises Craig will thank him later. Leo understands Craig has never done this and says he’s here to help him explore. Leo promises this will bring them even closer together. Leo asks Chad and Craig if they are ready for their three way.

Brady and Chloe kiss until Chloe stops and worries about John walking in like the last time. Brady says he’s probably asleep. Chloe asks about Marlena or if they get up for a snack. Brady jokes that it’s no big deal. Brady suggests they could go to his room because he wants to be with her if it’s not too fast. Chloe assures that he’s not as they resume kissing.

Craig tells Leo that he’s never thought of this but he’s heard that there’s couples who do this. Leo takes that a yes. Chad says he’s out and gathers his clothes. Leo asks what the problem is as he thought he wanted to hook up. Chad says not with the both of them. Leo questions why not and if he doesn’t find Craig attractive. Chad tries to come up with an explanation but Leo declares that it’s not what Chad expected because he and Abigail set this whole thing up to trick him in to cheating on his boyfriend.

Anna returns to the DiMera Mansion in a rage. Abigail asks if she’s alright and if something happened with Tony. Anna tells her not to mention Tony’s name to her. Abigail guesses this has to do with Sarah. Anna complains that Renee DuMonde came between her and Tony almost 40 years ago and she thought her being dead would mean she’s out of their lives, but that woman is back and after her husband again.

Sarah suggests she and Tony go upstairs to their bedroom but Tony reveals he asked for separate rooms. Sarah asks why he would do that. Tony says it’s because of Anna. Sarah thought he was done with Anna and that he wanted to be with her.

Xander talks about how when he and Gwen got together, he thought Sarah dumped him for her ex, hated him, and didn’t want him anymore. Gwen points out that now they know that wasn’t the case, so she’s presumably still very in love with him. Gwen asks if that changes everything for them. Xander wishes he knew but he doesn’t blame Gwen for being upset. Xander feels he has to see this through and at least try to help Sarah. Xander tells Gwen not to worry about coming with him to the prison as he shouldn’t have asked and he will go alone.

Tony tells Sarah that he does want to be with her. Sarah asks why he’s so concerned about Anna then. Tony explains that he and Anna are still married, so if she finds out, she’ll use it in the divorce. Sarah argues that she’s rich enough for the both of them, claiming to be the sole heir to Stefano’s estate, so money won’t be a problem for them. Sarah suggests they go to bed now.

Abigail tells Anna that Sarah must have really absorbed what she read in Renee’s diary. Anna complains that Renee never gave her and Tony any peace and now she fears this version of her won’t either. Abigail says she’s so sorry. Anna guesses she just has to suck it up since Tony is trying to help. Anna complains that it makes her so angry and jealous. Abigail hopes she won’t have to feel that way for long. Anna says that’s enough about her and asks what’s going on with Abigail and where Chad is tonight. Abigail reveals that Chad is pretending to want to have sex with someone he despises in order to help their friends. Abigail says it’s a long story so she doesn’t need to know. Anna laughs and says if Stefano could see his sons now, selflessly helping others instead of plotting world domination.

Chad gets dressed as Leo talks about Chad and Abigail’s act in front of him. Leo talks about Abigail coming to him to beg him not to sleep with Chad, feeling she overplayed it. Leo calls it hard to believe but says Chad has never appreciated all he has to offer, so his plan was a bust from the beginning. Leo tells Chad that if he wants to stay, they could salvage the evening. Chad tells Leo to get out of his way. Craig stops Chad and points out that Chad doesn’t know him, so he has no stake in whether he stays with Leo or not, so he questions why Chad is doing this, why he cares, and what’s in it for him. Leo suggests maybe Chad was hoping something really would happen tonight. Chad responds that he hoped to show Craig what a dirtbag Leo is. Chad apologizes to Craig and says he did this as a favor for friends that he cares about, who care about Craig enough to do anything to try and open his eyes about this con artist. Chad declares that if Craig is not willing to see who Leo really is, that’s on him. Leo calls Chad the guy who knocked up his children’s nanny. Chad tells Craig to get out while he still can. Chad then exits the room. Craig declares that Chloe obviously has something to do with this, so he pulls out his phone to call her.

Brady and Chloe go to Brady’s bedroom and continue kissing.

Sarah talks to Tony about how she’s dreamed of this for so long. Tony stops her and says it’s not about the money, but Anna’s temper. Tony worries that Anna will find out and drag this out in court forever. Sarah argues that they’ve already waited for years. Tony encourages her to be patient just a little longer. Sarah states that patience is not her strong suit, but if it means getting rid of Anna for good then she will try. Sarah then exits the room. Tony pulls out his phone.

Anna tells Abigail that she’s off to bed but won’t get much sleep thinking about Sarah chasing Tony around the Kiriakis Mansion. Anna then gets a text from Tony, saying he’s never loved another woman as much as he loves her and he’s counting the seconds until he can return to her. Abigail encourages that she had nothing to worry about and now hopes to hear from her own husband..

Chad exits the Salem Inn and runs in to Xander and Gwen. Gwen asks if he’s alright. Chad claims he’s fine. Xander informs Chad that he’s planning a trip to Statesville prison to see Dr. Rolf and wondered if Chad had any pointers on how to handle him now. Chad guesses this is about finding if he has the antidote for the drug that Kristen gave Sarah. Chad reveals he and Abigail were already planning to visit Dr. Rolf which Xander says is great. Chad assures they are doing this for Sarah. Chad declares that they couldn’t help Chloe, so maybe at least they can help Sarah. Chad then rushes off.

Leo tells Craig that he can’t call Chloe while he’s this upset. Craig questions why Leo is so calm when Chloe and her friends have done nothing but harass him and now they sent Chad to seduce him. Craig is sorry that Leo had to go through this. Leo says he’s sorry too.

Xander says this is great news since if anyone can get Dr. Rolf to give up the antidote, it’s Stefano’s son. Xander calls it the break they needed but then looks back at Gwen and apologizes. Gwen tells him it’s fine and she’s glad that Chad can help him. Gwen adds that if Chad can’t get through to Dr. Rolf, then she will give it a go. Gwen tells Xander that it’s not for Sarah, but she’d do it for him as they hug.

Brady and Chloe lay in bed together and kiss. Brady declares it was worth the wait as they continue kissing until Chloe gets a text from Chad, revealing that Leo figured out it was a trap and he tried to cover his tracks by wanting Craig to walk in on them. Chloe complains that Craig is going to be furious with her and this whole plan with Leo didn’t even work.

Chad returns home to the DiMera Mansion. Abigail rushes up to ask how it went. Chad says if almost having his first gay threesome is a win then it was a success.

Craig apologizes for being hesitant about a threesome. Leo assures that he’s a one man guy and he only threw out a threesome to call Chad’s bluff. Craig remarks that they should sue his ass. Craig doesn’t think Leo should have to endure all of this because he chose to be with him. Craig says he’s sick of it. Leo is too but says it’s obvious that Chloe won’t stop. Leo wishes he could convince Chloe that this is real and that he’s a new man because of their love and he’s in this for the long haul. Craig responds that there is something Leo could do; marry him.

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Update written by Joseph

Nicole and Rafe go to take a bath together. Nicole can’t believe this is really happening and calls it a dream she’d never want to wake up from as they kiss.

EJ sits in the prison waiting room at the computer and finds out that Rafe was found innocent. Orpheus walks in and says he heard EJ lost his cellmate today. EJ confirms Clyde got paroled and says good for him. Orpheus questions if he really thinks that considering Clyde tried to have him killed.

Ciara tells Ben how she hates it that Clyde just showed up and Ben let him stay with them. Ben promises that he won’t stay long. Clyde comes out and asks if everything is okay. Ben claims everything is good. Clyde tells them to just say so if he’s making a problem by staying here, so Ciara tells him that he is making a problem.

Brady goes to the DiMera Mansion and asks Abigail if she thinks Leo bought her act. Abigail says that he seemed to as she went on quite dramatically about how he’s the reason her marriage is falling apart and that Chad couldn’t stop talking about him. Abigail says Leo ate it up. Abigail asks how things are going on Brady’s side. Brady explains that he and Chloe tailed Craig to the hospital like secret agents but they aren’t sure what he’s doing there. Brady says Chloe will try to intercept Craig there to stall him long enough for Chad to work his magic on Leo. Brady hopes Chloe will send Craig home at the right time to find Leo in bed with Chad.

Craig begins working in his new office at the hospital. Chloe arrives. Craig calls it a surprise and asks how she knew he was here. Chloe explains that she just ran in to Steve and Kayla, who said that Craig took Kayla’s job. Craig argues that Kayla was going to lose her job no matter what, so he just presented the board with a viable alternative. Chloe asks if that was his idea or Leo’s?

Chad shows up at the door of Craig and Leo’s room and tells Leo that he needed to see him which Leo questions. Chad asks if he’s alone. Leo confirms that he is as Craig is at his new job. Chad asks if that means they can talk privately. Leo asks about what. Chad asks if he can just come in which Leo allows. Chad asks if he can have a drink. Leo comments that it looks like it wouldn’t be his first. Chad says he had a very rough day since he and Abigail got in a big fight. Leo says he knows because Abigail was just here. Chad acts surprised and asks what Abigail said. Leo notes that Abigail was pretty upset and accused him of causing trouble between them. Chad calls that ridiculous and claims not to know what she’s talking about. Leo informs him that Abigail said Chad called out his name in his sleep. Chad argues that he explained that he was dreaming about a dog he had as a kid, named Leo. Leo doesn’t think Abigail was convinced and says neither is he. Chad assures it wasn’t about him and that he loved that dog. Chad insists that Leo was the last thing on his mind as he takes a drink. Leo asks what Chad is doing here then.

Craig tells Chloe that Leo believes in him and confirms that when Leo found out the chief of staff job would be available, he suggested that he lobby for the position. Craig argues that he’s qualified and he needs a job because he’s bound to be fired from the one he had, thanks to Nancy bad mouthing him to everyone in New York. Chloe argues that doesn’t mean Craig is entitled to Kayla’s job. Craig explains that Kayla refused to fire Marlena when the board had a problem with someone claiming to be possessed by the Devil. Craig says he just tossed his hat in the ring and if he didn’t, they would have hired someone else. Chloe complains that Leo put Craig up to this and she can’t understand why Craig doesn’t see that Leo is pulling him in to his schemes and lies. Craig remarks that the only way scheming and lying is her.

Rafe and Nicole drink champagne together in the bathtub. Rafe asks if they can do this every night. Nicole responds that they can do whatever he wants, now that Ava is out of the picture. Rafe comments that he really thought Ava had changed. Nicole says she did too but the way she tried framing him was a bonafide Vitali move. Nicole hopes Ava is done trying stuff like that. Rafe assures that if she tries again, he’s ready for it. Nicole and Rafe toast to Rafe’s freedom and their relationship. Rafe talks about being glad to not go to jail so he doesn’t have to miss nights like this with Nicole, but admits he was worried that he would end up in a cell with EJ.

EJ claims to Orpheus that he’s been misinformed as he was shot by some random drug addict. Orpheus tells EJ to save it because Clyde told him that EJ now knows the truth that Clyde was responsible for his near death experience. EJ claims that he and Clyde hashed it out as Clyde expressed remorse for what he did which Orpheus questions. EJ says that he agreed not to turn Clyde in. Orpheus then reveals that he’s here to make sure EJ keeps his mouth shut.

Ben asks Ciara if they can talk about this when Clyde’s not in the room. Clyde states that Ciara is entitled to her opinion, so if she doesn’t want him here then they should at least discuss it. Ciara says it’s nothing personal but Clyde has a lot of enemies that still have it in for him and they will come looking for him here while she’s having a baby in a couple months. Clyde remarks that he’d take a bullet for that baby. Ciara doesn’t want any bullets anywhere. Ben assures that won’t happen. Clyde points out that he’s been in jail for so long that most of his enemies are dead or locked up for life while the parole board decided he paid his debt to society. Clyde wants to be around for his grandchild growing up, so he knows he has to walk the straight and narrow. Ciara asks if that doesn’t seem a little boring to him. Clyde calls it appealing right now and argues that a leopard can change his spots in relation to Ben. Clyde asks for a chance to prove himself to Ciara, like the chance she gave to Ben.

Chad tells Leo that he was pretty surprised to run in to him last night and his new boyfriend. Chad says he just thought maybe they could catch up. Leo asks why when they aren’t exactly besties. Chad says they had quite the adventure a few months ago. Leo says they’ll always have Phoenix. Leo brings up that Abigail says he talks about that trip the other time, that she caught him in drag, and that he wants to get him in to bed. Chad argues that she exaggerates and she’s paranoid, because he’s devoted to her. Leo asks if he is and confesses that he heard their argument and he heard Abigail say that Chad hasn’t touched her in months. Leo asks if Abigail is right that Chad is having naughty thoughts about him while Chad turns away to hide his disgust.

EJ pretends to be shocked that Clyde doesn’t trust him. Orpheus responds that Clyde’s not the trusting type because he’s been so frequently disappointed by his fellow man. EJ asks if he’s his enforcer. Orpheus explains that they have a cautious alliance as Clyde can be very useful now that he’s on the outside. Orpheus says he has a vested interest in Clyde remaining at large. EJ assures he has no plans to do anything to jeopardize his freedom. Orpheus warns that he will be keeping a close watch on EJ as his smart mouth can get him in to trouble in a place like this. EJ says he’ll take his chances. Orpheus suggests he keep a low profile and notes that he has eyes and ears all over, so very little happens without him knowing. Orpheus says he’d hate for life inside to become unpleasant for EJ. EJ says if he didn’t know better, he’d say Orpheus is threatening him.

Ciara says she’s all for Clyde getting a chance to prove and redeem himself, but she doesn’t understand why he has to do it while living in this house. Clyde says he’d rather be on his own but the parole board said he had to be with family and Ben’s the only family he has left. Ben points out that if they kick him out, they can revoke his parole and send him right back to prison. Ben asks Ciara if they can try giving this a shot.

Chloe questions Craig saying she’s the one who is scheming. Craig brings up her pretending to give Leo a chance when she had no intention of doing so. Craig argues that Chloe has been trying to sabotage this relationship from the moment it started like she thinks he’s a chump. Craig shouts that it has to stop right now because Leo is not after his money and they love each other.

Chad tells Leo that since Phoenix, he hasn’t been able to get him out of his head. Leo can’t believe he didn’t know all this time. Chad brings up all the attention Leo gave him and the way he looked at him like he wanted him. Chad calls it intoxicating. Leo asks if he was an ego boost then and just something to throw in his wife’s face. Chad says it was way more than that and says when someone wants you that much, it almost makes you want them back.

Rafe can’t believe that he and Nicole are here together in one piece. Nicole wishes she could say the same about their teddy bear Duke. Rafe notes that things really changed between them the night that she won Duke for him even though they didn’t admit it. Rafe hated lying to Ava and keeping Nicole at a distance but Duke didn’t let him forget any of it. Rafe explains how he would look at Duke and his conscience would talk to him about not facing his feelings for her. Nicole thinks they are both guilty of that. Rafe points out that Nicole was married. Nicole says even after that blew up, she didn’t tell him how she felt even when she wanted to. Rafe says he knows because he felt the same way as they kiss.

Ben knows he’s asking a lot of Ciara but asks if they can give this a try. Clyde assures that it won’t be permanent and that as soon as the parole board gives the green light, he’ll find another place. Clyde adds that he’ll pull his weight by helping Ben with the nursery and he’ll even cook. Ben brings up when he was looking for Ciara and how Clyde shived Orpheus to get his phone, just so Ben could reach her. Ben states that if Clyde didn’t stick his neck out for them, they might not be together right now. Ciara acknowledges that she might not even be alive. Ben calls this returning the favor by letting Clyde stay for a little while. Ciara gives in and allows Clyde to stay but says it’s only for a little while.

Leo asks if Chad is saying that he wants him. Chad says he doesn’t know, maybe but then says yes. Leo brings up how Chad was so freaked out when he tricked him in to thinking that they had slept together. Chad claims it just never crossed his mind how much he might be attracted to men. Leo calls this a sexual revelation. Leo adds that if Chad told him this in Phoenix, he would’ve been all over him, but he’s on a committed relationship now. Chad asks if that means he’s not interested.

Ben is sorry that Clyde has to sleep on the couch but Clyde assures that it’s fine compared to prison. Clyde says he really appreciates him letting him stay here and how he went to bat for him. Clyde says it means a lot and thanks him. Ben asks Clyde to not screw this up because right now, the baby is the number one priority, so if Clyde gets in to anything illegal then he’s out of here even if that means getting sent back to prison. Clyde assures that he understands.

Orpheus tells EJ that he’s offering him a friendly warning and suggests he take it seriously. EJ brings up that his father was Stefano DiMera, so he knows Orpheus means that if he opens his mouth, he’ll have him killed and his people will make it look like an accident. EJ assures that he doesn’t have to worry since he knows it’s better for him for Clyde to be out there while he’s in here since there’s less chance of him slitting his throat while he sleeps. Orpheus argues that the equation changes if EJ gets released and he knows that his lawyer is preparing an appeal. EJ knows it’s in everyone’s best interest to let bygones be bygones. EJ insists that Clyde has nothing to fear from him. Orpheus hopes not for his sake.

Chloe tells Craig that she’s sorry if she upset him. Craig acknowledges that it takes two to tango which Chloe questions. Craig says he can see how his coming out has hurt Chloe and Nancy since he turned their family completely upside down. Craig knows it’s a lot to ask for her to see him with someone else but says he needs her support more than ever. Craig says if she won’t give him support then he wants her to stop interfering and let him live his life. Chloe questions those terms when she’s his daughter. Craig gets a call and says he’ll come right now. Craig hangs up and informs Chloe that Seth Burns wants to see him, so he exits the office, leaving Chloe in tears. Chloe then pulls out her phone and calls Brady, who asks how it’s going with her dad. Chloe informs him that he just went to go talk to Seth Burns because he has hired Craig as the new chief of staff. Brady asks what about Kayla. Chloe reveals that Kayla got fired which shocks Brady. Chloe says that’s not why she called but she thinks maybe this whole plan of Sonny’s might be a bad idea, so maybe they should call it off.

Leo asks Chad if he said he wasn’t interested. Leo points out that if they gave in to their forbidden lust, it would break Craig and Abigail’s hearts. Leo adds that despite what Brady and Chloe think, he does love Craig. Leo complains about them trying to come between he and Craig, so if he hooked up with Chad, Craig would think they were right that he was just using him and he would never forgive him. Chad says he doesn’t want to screw things up for him, so maybe he’ll just go and sleep off his buzz. Chad goes to leave but Leo stops him and points out that Craig would never forgive him, if he found out. Chad then tells Leo that he won’t tell if Leo won’t.

Clyde goes to take a shower while Ciara rejoins Ben in the living room. Ben says he knows she still hates this. Ciara says she doesn’t hate it, she just thinks it’s a bad idea. Ben promises her if she gets a weird feeling or doesn’t want Clyde there, he’ll be gone. Ciara hopes for Ben’s sake that Clyde has changed his ways because she knows how important it is for him to have a relationship with his father. Ben loves her for understanding and calls her the best wife he could ever ask for as they kiss.

Leo asks Chad if he really wants to do this. Chad tells him that he doesn’t know how much. Leo notes that Craig did say he would be at the hospital for awhile. Chad claims he doesn’t want to pressure him. Leo tells Chad that he can’t resist him and says he’s going to slip in to something more comfortable, so he suggests Chad do the same. Leo heads to the bathroom while Chad pulls out his phone and calls Abigail. Chad tells her it’s a go and asks if Craig is on his way.

Brady knows Chloe doesn’t like going behind Craig’s back but they’re dealing with a guy like Leo. Chloe asks Brady what if Leo has actually changed and really is in love with Craig. Brady states that if Leo loves Craig, he will turn down Chad but if he doesn’t, then Craig will walk right in to it. Chloe says Craig is so upset with her already, so she worries about if he finds out that she helped set this up. Abigail comes in to the living room and tells Brady that Chad said Leo went for it, so Chloe has to get Craig there now. Brady then informs Chloe that Leo took the bait. Chloe then realizes that Leo has not changed his ways and is still a slime. Brady says they have to get Chad out of there, so he orders Chloe to get Craig out of there now. Chloe says she’s on it and hangs up. Craig returns to his office. Chloe tells him that she’s been thinking about what he said and he’s right, so she’s going to do her best to accept Leo in his life. Craig thanks her and says it means the world to her as he hugs her. Chloe says it’s getting late and offers to walk him out but Craig says he has a ton of work to do. Chloe encourages him to just go home and celebrate with Leo.

Chad tells himself that he can do this and just has to fake it until Craig gets there, so he better get there soon. Chad then removes his jacket, his shirt, and his pants. Leo comes back in his robe and tells Chad that he has to see his ass before he gets in the bed. Chad then removes his underwear. Leo stares in awe and says it’s even better than he imagined. Leo then drops his robe and says it’s time to get this party started as he and Chad get in to bed together.

After their bath, Rafe and Nicole talk about how nice that was. Nicole tells Rafe that she really loves him. Rafe says he really loves her too as they kiss.

EJ tells Orpheus that he’s going to call it a night. Orpheus says he’ll be in touch. EJ jokes that he’s looking forward to it and then exits the room.

Clyde lays down on the couch and tells Ben and Ciara that he has everything that he needs. Ciara adds that there is coffee in the morning if he wakes up early. They say goodnight as Ben and Ciara then head to their bedroom. Clyde then gets a call from Orpheus and tells him to make it fast since Ben and Ciara just went to bed. Orpheus asks how life is on the outside. Clyde says it’s better than on the inside. Orpheus informs Clyde about his conversation with EJ and says EJ said all the right things but he has an attitude, so he’s not sure they can trust him to keep his mouth shut, so they may have to eliminate him. Clyde orders Orpheus to do what he has to do and gives him his blessing as he then hangs up.

Chloe goes to the DiMera Mansion and informs Abigail and Brady that Craig is on his way to the Salem Inn, so he should be there just in time to have his heart broken. Brady tells her not to feel guilty as this was bound to happen and Leo did this to himself.

Chad and Leo get in bed together. Leo can’t believe this is happening and tells Chad that he’ll be real gentle. Leo says they will go nice and slow in the beginning. Leo goes to kiss Chad right as Craig comes in and is shocked to find Leo in bed with Chad.

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Nicole and Rafe have champagne to celebrate. Rafe brings up the last time they were in the kitchen when he was arrested and he asked what she thought about starting a relationship and she never really answered him. Nicole says there was a lot going on. Rafe points out that now here they are back in the kitchen, so he’s going to ask her again, what she thinks about them. Nicole puts down their glasses of champagne and kisses Rafe until Ava comes out of the bedroom and says “how adorable”. Rafe questions how she got in. Ava reminds him that she has a key. Rafe orders her to put it down and get out. Ava asks if he thinks he can get rid of her that easy.

Sonny goes to see Chad at the DiMera Mansion and tells him that Will had to go back to Arizona on a big story. Sonny assures that the plan to run Leo out of town is still on as he’s not giving up until Craig realizes that Leo is using him. Sonny asks if Leo bought Chad’s staged fight with Abigail. Chad says that he seemed to but you never really know with Leo.

Leo and Craig are in Craig’s room at the Salem Inn. Craig gets an e-mail from the hospital HR department that looks like a job offer. Leo gets excited and asks if he should call him chief of staff. Craig says no, so Leo gets upset and says nobody double crosses him and gets away with it.

Marlena meets with Kayla in her office at the hospital. They talk about what Belle is going through. Kayla is glad she is okay. Marlena thought this whole mess was behind them but it’s not even close. Kayla asks how Marlena is doing. Marlena says it’s been awful seeing Belle through this. Kayla agrees to keep it to herself. The hospital administrator Seth Burns enters and says he needs to talk to Kayla, adding that it concerns Marlena too. Seth insists that Kayla fire Marlena immediately.

Craig tells Leo that nobody double crossed him. Leo argues that double crossing Craig is the same as doing it to him. Leo asks if they are kidding offering Craig a staff position. Craig explains that Seth Burns wasn’t in his office when he went to the hospital, but he ran in to Kayla so he had to tell her something, so he said he was looking for a job even if it was entry level. Leo argues that he just said that to throw her off and didn’t actually mean it. Craig didn’t realize they were tag teaming the job search. Leo complains that they are low balling him on money with his degrees. Craig thought he didn’t care about the money. Leo says it’s not everything, but Craig is so smart and talented that he deserves a better job. Craig tells Leo that if he takes a job like this, they can stay in Salem like they planned and the stress would be cut in half while he goes back to patient care. Leo brings up all the people that worked under him as chief of staff and asks if he cares about them. Leo tells Craig to tell Seth Burns that he’s rejecting that offer and only accepting the job as Chief of Staff.

Kayla tells Seth Burns that she has no intention of firing Marlena. Seth warns that the pressure is building from the board members and the community, who are worried about Marlena having been possessed by the Devil and now rumors about her daughter. Marlena thinks she has a way to resolve the situation. Marlena then offers to resign.

Steve goes to the hospital and greets Tripp. Tripp asks if he’s here to see him or Kayla. Steve says it’s him as he got some news about his mom. Tripp remembers Steve having a theory of where Ava was. Steve reveals that he tracked her down to a motel this morning but by the time he got there, she took off. Tripp asks where she went. Steve has a feeling that she will be back.

Nicole warns Ava that it wasn’t smart of her to come here. Ava claims she had to congratulate Rafe after seeing the verdict on TV. Nicole reminds Ava that the police are looking for her. Ava argues that Rafe is no longer on the police force so he can’t really do anything about it. Rafe reveals that he can, because he just got a text from the mayor that he’s been reinstated as police commissioner since he beat those bogus charges. Rafe guesses his first official act will be to place Ava under arrest.

Tripp tells Steve that he really thinks Ava has changed and he can’t see why she would involved in kidnapping Abigail when she doesn’t even know her. Steve doesn’t understand her motive either but she was at the air strip right before Abigail got knocked out and flown to the DiMera private island. Tripp argues that Abigail is home safe now, so he asks if they will drop this since there is no proof that Ava was involved. Steve reveals it might not be the only crime that Ava is involved in.

Ava mocks Rafe not having handcuffs on him. Rafe warns that going to jail is no joke. Ava calls him a joke and asks what exactly he’d be arresting her for. Rafe brings up her leaving the police station while in custody. Ava argues that no one said she couldn’t leave. Nicole questions hiring a phony lawyer to smuggle her out of the station. Ava argues that leaving the station isn’t a crime. Rafe reminds her that the crime was being an accessory to Abigail’s kidnapping.

Sonny assures Chad that Leo is still in to him. Chad argues that he’s not gay so he’s sure that one fight wasn’t enough to convince Leo that he’s on the market. Sonny asks if Abigail will be willing to crank it up a notch. Abigail walks in and jokes that she might if he asks nicely. Abigail and Chad kiss but Sonny says no PDAs until Leo is gone. Abigail asks how long this scheme is going to take since they have other things going on. Abigail informs Chad that tomorrow they are going to see Dr. Rolf to see if he can do anything for Sarah. Sonny asks how it’s going with Sarah. Abigail says Sarah got the same drug that Gwen gave her but it was a much stronger dose, so the damage to her brain is pretty severe and they aren’t sure they can reverse it. Abigail hopes that Dr. Rolf has some answers. Sonny questions them both having to go. Chad knows getting Leo is important to him but Abigail was kidnapped and now she’s going to visit Dr. Rolf because of Sarah, so he’s not going to leave her alone this time. Sonny apologizes and says this thing with Leo has just became an obsession for him and now he’s dragged them in to it. Sonny wonders if he should just give up on ending Leo. Abigail suggests he could just get it done tonight.

Craig finishes a call, telling them to have Seth Burns call him at his earliest opportunity. Craig hangs up and informs Leo that Seth’s assistant said he’s out of the office on a personal matter. Leo assures that he’s making sure Kayla is giving Marlena the axe. Craig tells Leo to just be patient and see what happens.

Kayla argues that Marlena won’t be bullied in to quitting when she’s a senior member of the staff. Seth suggests retirement as an option. Kayla brings up all the times that Marlena was voted Doctor of the Year. Kayla adds that her situation has been resolved and it was beyond Marlena’s control. Seth thinks Kayla should be more loyal to the hospital than her friend and warns her to reconsider her decision. Seth says he will be back and exits the office.

Steve reminds Tripp about the charges against Rafe. Tripp mentions just reading that Rafe was found innocent. Steve says that’s because there was too many questions about the evidence against him and Rafe thinks that Ava used her criminal ties to reach out to some of her old friends in Philly to persuade them to lie under oath. Tripp argues that she left that life behind and asks why she would do that to Rafe when she’s totally in love with him. Steve reveals that Rafe and Nicole are more than friends and were lying to Ava about it. Tripp realizes that the person she loves and her best friend were sneaking around behind her back. Tripp laments that he knows how that feels.

Ava questions Rafe calling her an accessory to kidnapping. Rafe brings up Abigail finding out that Ava was pretending to be Sarah Horton. Ava calls it a prank. Rafe reminds her that she was at the air strip where Abigail was kidnapped, so she witnessed whoever knocked her out and instead of coming to the police, she left town. Ava says now she’s back, so Rafe asks why.

Marlena tells Kayla that Seth has a point. Kayla argues that Marlena did nothing wrong. Marlena warns Kayla that if she doesn’t fire her, they will replace her with someone who will and she doesn’t want her out of a job. Kayla argues that she won’t lose her job and it’s not Marlena’s fault anyways. Kayla feels that firing Marlena sends a message that a personal problem is a firable offense. Kayla declares that she’s the chief of staff and if she can’t control the staffing, she might as well not have the job. Kayla refuses to let Seth Burns bully either of them.

Craig and Leo walk through the town square to meet Seth Burns. Craig introduces Seth to Leo as his boyfriend. Seth asks why Leo’s name sounds familiar to him. Leo guesses he has seen his art work. Craig talks about missing Salem and wanting to be closer to his daughter. Seth asks him about looking for a staffing position. Leo says that’s any position available. Craig asks Seth about replacing the current chief of staff and says if that’s the case, he’s very interested. Leo brings up what Craig did for the bottom line of the hospital and increased profits by running a tight ship. Seth informs Craig that he hasn’t fired Kayla yet. Craig knows how difficult it can be to replace someone at the top. Leo points out that Craig is ready and praises him as the complete package.

Sonny talks to Chloe on the phone and says he’s counting on her because the timing has to be perfect. Sonny hangs up and informs Chad and Abigail that Brady and Chloe will make sure Craig doesn’t walk in on Chad and Leo too early or too late. Chad says it has to be right on cue or the whole thing is over and that’s assuming he can even get Leo in to bed. Sonny doesn’t think that will be a problem. Abigail guesses it’s time for her to go trash their marriage then and tells them to wish her luck.

Ava responds to Rafe that she had to come back because all her stuff is here. Rafe says he will pack it up and send it to her as he asks for his key. Ava asks if he’s going to give it to Nicole while she watches. Rafe says no as he will be changing the locks. Ava doesn’t understand why he’s being so hostile because it was them having sex on the conference table and lying to her about it for months. Ava adds that they falsely accused her of getting Rafe falsely accused of a crime. Nicole insists that Ava set Rafe up and that’s why he was acquitted. Ava repeats that she just came back to pack up her things and to congratulate them, but if she knew they’d be so nasty then she wouldn’t have even bothered. Ava tells Rafe that she’ll send him her forwarding address, assuming he’s not going to arrest her. Ava tells Rafe and Nicole to have a wonderful life for as long as it lasts. Ava then exits the house. Nicole remarks that Ava knows how to make an exit.

Tripp tells Steve that Ava said something to him that is starting to make sense now, as she was kind of warning him about trusting in love. Tripp points out that Ava was totally right about him and Allie. Steve is sorry that didn’t work out. Tripp guesses it’s better to find out now, but he gave Allie so many chances to tell him that she and Chanel were more than friends but he had to find out from Johnny. Tripp adds that he was even trying to think of Chanel as his friend which makes it a lot worse. Steve asks how he’s holding up with all this. Tripp admits he misses Allie and Henry a lot. Steve knows it will take awhile to get over this but he’s here for him. Tripp says he appreciates that as they hug.

Sonny pours drinks for he and Chad and toasts to Leo finally getting his. Chad asks if he’s sure they are doing the right thing. Sonny asks if Chad is getting cold feet.

Abigail goes to Craig and Leo’s room at the Salem Inn. Leo answers the door, so Abigail asks if he’s alone. Leo asks what she’s doing here. Abigail hoped they could talk as it won’t take long so Leo invites her in and asks what he can do for her. Abigail says she just has to know what exactly happened in Phoenix between he and Chad. Abigail claims that yesterday she found Chad dressing up in women’s’ clothes. Leo remarks that it takes way more than a weekend in Phoenix to make that happen. Abigail says something happened between them. Leo asks if she’s wondering about the time they ended up in bed together which Abigail questions.

Chad assures Sonny that he will help but he’s remembering everything that Gwen did to he and Abigail to come between them. Sonny calls that completely different. Chad feels he’s still busting up a relationship. Sonny argues that he’s saving Craig from a world of hurt down the road. Chad asks if Craig will see it that way.

Abigail questions Leo being in bed with Chad. Leo assures nothing happened and that it was a misunderstanding. Abigail remarks that it had a lasting effect on Chad since he keeps bringing it up and going on about what a great time that he had. Abigail says they had a huge argument last night and then she heard Chad saying Leo’s name in his sleep. Leo says maybe he was talking about another Leo but Abigail says it’s obvious that Chad is attracted to him. Abigail says she saw the way they were looking at each other. Leo claims he checks every guy out. Abigail thought their marriage was in a good place but they have two kids, so she’s begging Leo not to sleep with Chad again, no matter how bad he wants him to.

Kayla tells Marlena that now that Belle is herself again, this should all just blow over. Marlena hopes she’s right. Seth returns and assumes that Kayla hasn’t changed her mind which she confirms. Seth reveals that he will have to take that decision out of Kayla’s hands. Kayla argues that Seth can’t fire Marlena without giving her a hearing in front of the board. Seth then announces he’s not firing Marlena, he’s firing Kayla.

Rafe tells Nicole that he’s cleared, Ava’s gone, and they are together, so it’s over. Nicole says she’d like to believe that but she can’t stop thinking about Ava telling them to have a wonderful life for however long it lasts. Rafe feels Ava was just trying to get the last word in. Nicole worries about what Ava could have meant and if she’s putting a mob hit out on them. Rafe says he’s not worried about Ava. Nicole points out that they lied to Ava for way too long. Rafe agrees. Nicole says Ava went out of her way to get back at him and it didn’t work, so she’s afraid that Ava is out for blood. Nicole worries that Ava could have been telling them that she’s not done with them.

Ava goes to the hospital and sees Tripp and Steve hugging, commenting that the world is full of love today. Tripp questions where she has been since he’s been worried. Ava says she just needed to get away for awhile. Steve points out that the police are looking for her. Ava says she’s aware and she just saw Rafe, who for some reason didn’t take her in. Ava guesses he had more important plans with Nicole. Steve asks Ava what she knows about what happened to Abigail. Ava responds that she’s under no obligation to answer his questions as she came to take Tripp out to dinner since they have a lot to catch up on. Ava asks when Tripp gets off. Tripp says he got off half an hour ago. Tripp tells Steve that he will see him soon as he then exits with Ava.

Marlena argues that if Seth can’t fire her, he shouldn’t be able to fire Kayla. Seth explains that the laws state that the physician hires a hearing prior to termination while the Chief of Staff can be fired by the board due to cause which they have. Kayla guesses he will need her to stay while he searches for a replacement but Seth reveals he already found her replacement. Seth orders Kayla to clear out her office, because he’d like Dr. Wesley to start as soon as possible. Seth then exits, leaving Kayla and Marlena in shock.

Chad argues that Craig knows exactly who Leo is and doesn’t care. Sonny argues that Craig thinks he knows but he’s new to this game and the longer it goes, the worse it’s going to be when Leo stabs him in the back. Sonny insists that Leo will drain Craig for every cent he can get. Sonny adds that what Gwen put Chad through is nothing like this. Chad remarks that Sonny doesn’t know that because he wasn’t here. Sonny goes over Gwen making Chad believe that Abigail was cheating on him when she really wasn’t. Sonny apologizes for freaking out but says they are just giving Leo a chance to show his true colors and he doesn’t have to take the bait. Sonny declares that how this turns out is entirely up to him.

Leo tells Abigail that he’s in a relationship and he’s happy for the first time in his life, so he wouldn’t do anything to ruin that, not even for a guy as hot as Chad. Abigail asks if he wouldn’t even entertain the idea. Leo assures that he wouldn’t and she has nothing to worry about. Abigail thanks him and says she has to go before Chad wonders where she is. Abigail then hurries out. Abigail pulls out her phone and calls Chad, saying she did her best to lay the groundwork so now he’s on.

Rafe promises Nicole that he’s going to get to the bottom of Abigail’s kidnapping and Ava’s involvement in it. Nicole says that’s good but Rafe feels she doesn’t believe him. Nicole says she’s just never been in a relationship with a cop before and it’s kind of nice. Rafe responds that he’s never been in a relationship with someone like her before but it’s also nice. Rafe feels they’ve waited a long time to be in this relationship, so he feels like they have some catching up to do. Rafe invites Nicole to take a bath with him which she agrees to as they then kiss.

Tripp and Ava sit together in the town square. Tripp informs her that Steve told him about Rafe and Nicole and he’s sorry that happened to her. Ava says part of her knew about it. Tripp adds that she was right about Allie too which Ava questions. Tripp reveals that Allie cheated on him with Chanel and they are through. Ava tells him that she’s so sorry. Tripp thanks her for giving him her grandma’s ring but says he won’t be needing it anymore. Ava says she’ll just hold on to it until he meets the right woman. Ava encourages that she’s out there somewhere and she will be so lucky to find him.

Steve makes a call to have someone keep an eye on Ava in case she tries to flee jurisdiction again. Steve hangs up and sees Marlena. Steve asks if Kayla is in her office. Marlena confirms that she is, but she’s sorry to tell him that Kayla was just fired.

Craig goes to Kayla’s office at the hospital where Kayla questions if he sucked up to her because he didn’t want her to suspect that he was going to steal her job or if he wanted her to give him a job if his grand scheme didn’t work out. Craig says he has mixed feelings about the whole situation, but he didn’t create it, she did when she put her friend above the responsibilities of the hospital. Kayla guesses that Craig told Seth Burns that he’s going to fire Marlena. Craig mocks Marlena claiming that she’s been possessed by the Devil. Craig declares he will do what has to be done. Kayla asks if Leo put him up to this and says it worked. Kayla tells Craig that the office is all his and wishes him luck with the job as she gathers her things and exits. Craig sits down at the desk and pulls out his phone to call Leo. Craig informs Leo that he’s at the hospital and he’s going to be there for awhile. Leo asks if that means he got the job. Craig confirms that Kayla was just fired, so he’s starting immediately which excites Leo. Craig thanks Leo for believing in him. Craig thinks things are going to get busy very soon, so he might not see Leo a lot for the next couple of weeks. Leo encourages that it will all be worth it.

Abigail returns home to the DiMera Mansion where Sonny asks how it went with Leo. Abigail says she gave it everything she had but hates the idea of her husband coming on to the guy. Sonny thanks Abigail for being such a good sport. Abigail jokes that it’s good practice for her budding career as an actress. Abigail says that if Leo’s really in to Chad, then the sooner he’s gone, the better.

Leo finishes eating in he and Craig’s room. Chad then shows up at the door and tells Leo that he needed to see him. Chad asks if he can come in.

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Gwen talks to Jack on the phone about how everyone is worried about Sarah and how awful what she went through was. Gwen acknowledges that it complicates things for her but she’s hanging in there. Xander then comes home. Gwen hangs up so Xander asks if everything is okay. Gwen explains that Jack was just concerned for her since Sarah is back. Gwen admits things have been a struggle. Gwen adds that Jack said he would be here for their wedding, assuming that Xander still wants to get married.

Abigail goes to the hospital and sees Maggie. Maggie hugs her and says it’s so good to see her. Abigail asks if there’s any changes with Sarah. Maggie says no and she’s just waiting for Kayla to go over her test results. Abigail is sorry for everything they are going through as she feels like it’s all her fault.

Sarah tries asking the nurse to untie her but she says it’s against hospital policy. Sarah complains that she’s desperate to get a hold of her fiancée. Sarah asks the nurse to just dial the phone and hold it for her. The nurse agrees to help and asks what the number is. Sarah tries to remember the phone number.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna finds Tony having a drink in the living room. Anna says she’s been waiting for him in the dining room where Harold made his favorite. Tony responds that he’s not hungry. Anna guesses he’s still angry about the Sarah thing and paying her back. Tony confirms that he is still angry because Anna isn’t sorry at all.

Nicole visits Rafe in the interrogation room. Nicole mentions just checking in with Abe and that Eli is still in a coma. Rafe worries about Lani and if Eli is going to come out of the coma. Rafe argues that Eli and Lani don’t deserve this. Nicole agrees but notes that bad things often happen to good people and a lot of bad people get away with too much. Rafe assumes this means there’s no news on Ava. Nicole remarks that it’s like she just vanished.

Ava sits in a hotel room watching the news on TV about Rafe’s trial, finding out that the verdict is coming soon. Ava remarks that it better be guilty.

Gwen asks Xander again if he still wants to marry her. Xander tells her that she knows how much he loves her. Gwen points out that’s not an answer. Xander apologizes but admits that right now he doesn’t have an answer as he doesn’t see how he can make plans for the future until he knows that Sarah will be okay. Gwen asks what happens if Sarah gets better. Xander says he doesn’t know. Xander swears he’s not trying to hurt Gwen but he doesn’t have a clear answer for her right now. Xander tells Gwen that he will be back later. Gwen questions where he’s going. Xander says he’s going to the hospital and exits the room.

Maggie assures Abigail that what happened to Sarah wasn’t her fault. Abigail argues that if she hadn’t convinced Gabi to dig up Dr. Rolf’s drug, the syringe would never have been in the room for Kristen to use on Sarah. Maggie points out that if it wasn’t for Abigail, she would still believe that Sarah willingly left Salem instead of being held prisoner. Abigail doesn’t know if she can take credit for rescuing Sarah since she was just knocked out and taken to the same island.

Anna questions Tony for wanting her to apologize for how she reacted to Sarah’s verbal assault. Tony argues that Sarah has been drugged. Anna questions that excusing her behavior. Tony asks what excuses Anna’s. The home phone rings so Anna answers it. Sarah tells Anna that it won’t be long before she’s home where she belongs and Anna is on the street. Anna then tells Tony that the call is for him and hands him the phone.

Rafe questions how somebody just walks out of the police department and vanishes. Rafe says unless they find out who helped Ava or Ava herself, there’s no way they can prove that she set him up which is what she wants. Rafe guesses Ava will get her revenge.

Ava calls Gwen and is excited to tell her about the verdict in Rafe’s trial coming in soon. Ava declares that Rafe’s relationship with Nicole will go up in smoke and Rafe will spend several years behind bars so he will finally get what he deserves.

Maggie continues to encourage Abigail about finding Sarah and says she will be eternally grateful to her for that. Kayla comes over and greets them, noting she’s glad Maggie is there because she has Sarah’s test results and it’s not good news.

Tony answers the phone and talks to Sarah as if she is Renee. Sarah says he has to come get her and complains about being tied to the bed. She says she’s going crazy without him and she just wants to be in his arms as Xander walks in to the room.

Nicole tells Rafe that he cannot give up as they don’t even know what the jury will decide. Rafe argues that the testimonies were pretty convincing and Melinda made the most of it. Nicole says that was partly her fault for posing as a reporter to try to get the con man to admit he was lying. Rafe understands she was just trying to help. Nicole feels all she did was fire up Melinda to go after him even harder and she’s so sorry about that. Rafe says all he cares about is that Nicole has been there for him every step of the way and he’s so grateful for that. Melinda walks in and announces the verdict is in.

Ava tells Gwen that it is very satisfying that her plan worked brilliantly. Gwen sarcastically congratulates Ava for screwing over her boyfriend. Ava questions Gwen’s bad mood and asks if Sarah came home and run straight to Xander’s arms. Gwen states that it wasn’t quite the reunion Xander expected.

The nurse hangs up the phone and rushes out of the room as Xander enters while Sarah complains that Tony didn’t get a chance to respond to her request. Sarah says Tony is probably on his way to rescue her and asks what Xander wants. Xander asks how she’s doing. Sarah complains about being tied up. Xander says he hates seeing her like that, so Sarah suggests that he untie her.

Kayla shows Maggie and Abigail the recent brain scan of Sarah and how the drug affected her long term memory. Maggie asks if they can reverse the damage, pointing out that Abigail recovered. Kayla says she compared these results to Abigail’s and the damage to Sarah’s brain is far more extensive. Abigail asks if it’s because of how the drug was administered. Kayla says that’s part of it since Abigail got it through a drink while Sarah was injected with a full syringe of a larger dose so the damage to her brain is far more severe. Maggie asks if she’s saying that Sarah will never recover. Kayla thinks it’s too early to make any definitive prognosis or predict Sarah’s recovery. Kayla says they are just trying to come up with an effective treatment. Kayla thinks their best option is to transfer Sarah to Bayview which worries Maggie. Abigail asks if there’s nothing more they can do here. Kayla says they are working on it and waiting for a report from a specialist but keeping her here against her will is not doing her any good. Maggie doesn’t understand why Sarah would be better off in an institution. Kayla points out that Maggie has power of attorney over Sarah’s medical decisions, so what happens next is really up to her and Maggie gets to decide where Sarah is treated. Maggie thinks the best medicine would be for her to take Sarah home.

Xander doesn’t think untying Sarah right now is a good idea even though he hates it. Sarah argues that it means Xander doesn’t give a damn about her. Maggie walks in and asks what Xander is doing here. Xander says he just wanted to see how “Renee” is doing. Maggie informs Xander that Kayla has Sarah’s test results and she’s given permission for her to share the information with Xander. Xander thanks her and says he’s so sorry for what she’s going through. Xander then exits the room. Sarah tells Maggie that she can follow him out. Maggie knows Sarah is angry at her and says she’s sorry but she’s being released. Maggie announces she came here to take her home. Sarah questions going to Maggie’s home and says no because the only place she’s going when she gets out, is to Tony and if she cannot be with him, she will lose her mind.

Anna asks Tony what “Renee” wanted. Tony says she wanted him to get her out of the hospital. Anna remarks that Tony has been acting like her lap dog so he might as well be her getaway driver too. Anna asks if Tony agreed to do it. Tony says she hung up before he could respond. Anna suggests they can go eat now but Tony says not so fast as he wants Anna to apologize first.

Gwen informs Ava that Sarah thinks she is a woman name Renee DuMonde and thinks Xander is someone named Alex. Ava asks if this isn’t a good thing. Gwen says she would think so but Xander won’t let it go and only talks about Sarah as he just went to see her at the hospital where he thinks they can bring her back to reality since Abigail recovered from that drug, so they believe Sarah will too. Ava encourages that Xander loves Gwen and is engaged to her. Gwen points out that Xander was also engaged to Sarah once and Abigail told her the only reason they are together is because Xander thought he lost Sarah. Gwen worries about what becomes of her if Sarah does snap out of it. Ava encourages her and then sees the verdict is in so she hangs up to watch the TV.

Rafe and Nicole arrive at the court. Rafe declares that this is the moment of truth. Melinda approaches and asks what they are waiting for as she heads inside. Nicole tells Rafe that whatever happens, she is always on his side. Rafe and Nicole then enter the court room.

Xander doesn’t get it since Abigail made a full recovery and asks if Kayla is just giving up on Sarah. Kayla explains that Sarah’s damager was more significant so the treatment will be significantly longer. Xander points out that Abigail was out for months. Kayla reveals that with Sarah, it could take years. Xander wonders if it could take forever and Sarah may never be herself again.

Anna argues that Sarah just called and made outrageous insults at her and Tony still expects an apology from her. Maggie arrives and apologizes for interrupting. Tony asks about Sarah. Maggie says the test results came back and the news is not good. Anna worries that they are going to be stuck forever with the reincarnation of Renee DuMonde. Anna apologizes to Maggie for being insensitive since what has happened to Sarah is tragic and she can’t imagine how worried Maggie must be. Anna thought Sarah was a lovely young woman. Tony tells her not to talk about her like she’s in the past when she’s still alive. Anna just wants Maggie to understand that it’s not Sarah that she hates, but Renee. Tony asks Maggie what’s going on. Maggie repeats that it’s not good as the damage to Sarah’s brain is severe and Kayla is working on a treatment plan, but in the meantime, Sarah is being discharged. Anna calls that a relief since Maggie must be looking forward to having her home. Maggie reveals that Sarah refuses to come home with her because she considers this her home and she only wants to be here with Tony. Anna says no and calls it terribly sad that Sarah doesn’t want to come home with her own mother but she and Tony can’t possibly entertain this request. Tony tells Anna not to speak for him. Anna questions if he thinks this is a good idea. Maggie says there is no need to argue as she wasn’t going to ask if Sarah could stay here as she knows it’s not a viable solution. Anna thanks her and asks why she did come by then. Maggie knows it’s also not a great way to solve this problem, but she is desperate and it’s all she could come up with for now. Maggie tells them to feel free to say no and tell her if it’s an outrageous request. Tony asks what she came up with. Maggie reveals she hoped that Tony would move in with them at the Kiriakis Mansion instead.

Abigail brings Kayla a water. Xander argues that Abigail has done enough and blames her syringe for what happened to Sarah. Abigail tells him that she’s so sorry for everything that has happened to Sarah, but she never would’ve known about the drug if Gwen hadn’t used it on her. Xander warns her not to blame Gwen and blames Abigail’s twisted revenge scheme. Abigail brings up that Dr. Rolf created the drug, so maybe he could create an antidote.

Anna questions Maggie wanting Tony to live with her. Maggie knows it’s unorthodox but Sarah is so fixated on him, so being in his presence is the only thing that keeps him calm. Anna questions using her husband as a therapy animal. Maggie tells Anna that she’s sorry as she knows it would affect her but points out that they could still be together a lot of the time as Tony would only have to be with them during the evenings. Maggie cries that the only alternative is that she would have to commit Sarah and she can’t do that to her daughter. Tony agrees that she’s been through enough already. Maggie knows what she’s asking but assures it would just be for a short time until the doctors can figure out a proper treatment. Maggie feels it’s the only way that Sarah would agree to come home with her. Maggie cries that she doesn’t know what else to do and she’s so worried about Sarah. Maggie pleads with Tony to help her daughter.

Rafe and Nicole excitedly exit the court room. Rafe can’t believe it. Nicole encourages that the jury could tell he was a good guy and now he’s a free man. Rafe is happy to be going home as they hug. Melinda comes over and brings up Nicole’s witness tampering, threatening to still charge her with it. Nicole tells her to go ahead and try since all the witnesses were lying. Melinda warns her that being smug has a way of coming back and biting her. Melinda walks away as Rafe and Nicole rejoice.

Ava is shocked to find out that Rafe is not guilty. Ava screams that this can’t be happening and begins throwing things across her hotel room.

Maggie returns to the hospital. Sarah reminds her that she’s not going anywhere with her and she only wants to go home to Tony. Maggie tells her that she’s not taking her to the DiMera Mansion so Sarah yells at her to get out. Maggie informs Sarah that she spoke to Tony and he’s agreed to live with them at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Tony packs his bags and tells Anna that he knows this is difficult. Anna calls it infuriating, horrifying, and mind boggling. Tony argues that he’s trying to help a woman, who’s daughter survived a terrible trauma and she recently lost another daughter. Tony yells that he’s doing this for Maggie and it’s only going to be temporary. Anna argues that sending Sarah off to an institution would also only be temporary where there are doctors trained to deal with mental illness. Tony brings up that Kayla said the institution couldn’t take care of Sarah since her condition is rare and complicated. Anna calls it not fair to ask Tony to do this. Anna says it’s too much. Tony asks Anna what if this was Carrie, not knowing that Anna was her mother and believing she was a woman who died 40 years ago. Tony asks if Anna wouldn’t move heaven and earth just to help her daughter. Tony encourages Anna to put herself in Maggie’s place for him.

Kayla tells Abigail that she had been so busy that she hadn’t thought about that. Abigail knows it might not be a great idea since they are talking about Dr. Rolf and he might not be interested in helping them find an antidote for someone he doesn’t give a damn about. Kayla asks if she can think of anyone who could get through to him. Abigail brings up that Dr. Rolf had a soft spot for Chad, but Chad has his hands full because he’s getting ready to seduce Leo Stark.

Xander returns home and tells Gwen that Kayla can’t tell how long it will take Sarah to recover or if she ever will. Gwen calls that tragic and sad. Xander says there might be a bright side as Abigail did come up with a possible solution; Dr. Rolf himself, since he invented the drug so maybe he could come up with the antidote to counteract it. Gwen supposes that is possible. Xander declares he won’t wait to find out and he’s going to prison to talk to him. Xander hoped that Gwen would come with him.

Rafe and Nicole return home. Rafe talks on the phone to Gabi and tells her that seeing Arianna off is more important and they will celebrate the moment she gets back. Nicole and Rafe have champagne to celebrate. Rafe brings up the last time they were in the kitchen when he was arrested and he asked what she thought about starting a relationship and she never really answered him. Nicole says there was a lot going on. Rafe points out that now here they are back in the kitchen, so he’s going to ask her again, what she thinks about them. Nicole puts down their glasses of champagne and kisses Rafe until Ava appears and says “how adorable”.

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Jake calls Gabi from the Kiriakis Mansion and wonders why she’s not picking up.

Johnny and Gabi kiss at her desk at DiMera Enterprises while her phone rings from Jake calling, until Gabi stops and says she can’t do this.

Belle tells Shawn that it’s like she’s waking up from a horrible nightmare. Shawn asks what Jake told her. Belle says they kind of figured out that the Devil morphed in to him to cause trouble for he and Gabi. Belle guesses by Shawn’s look that there is more and asks what else she did. Shawn reveals that Jake wasn’t the only person she morphed in to, but also EJ, to get Chad to think he assaulted Abigail.

Chad questions Kate wanting him to blame the Devil for framing EJ and asks who would believe that. Kate says no one, unless they hear a confession from the one person who is perfectly positioned to ensure that EJ was found guilty, his defense attorney, Belle Brady.

Clyde questions what EJ thinks he did. EJ says it’s what he knows he did because he just remembered that Clyde is the son of a bitch who had him shot.

Kate says she’s no lawyer, but Belle had the means and opportunity to frame EJ. Chad questions what Belle’s motive would be for her client to go to prison. Kate blames the Devil and they will have no problem convincing EJ and Belle that she is the one who set it up.

Belle asks Shawn what she did when she was EJ. Shawn clarifies that it wasn’t her, it was the Devil. Belle asks again what she did. Shawn says it was forcing a kiss on Abigail before Chad walked in during EJ’s trial. Belle realizes that’s why Chad was so sure it happened and EJ had no idea what he was talking about. Belle asks what the Devil wanted. Shawn guesses he wanted to make sure Chad would send EJ to prison.

Clyde warns EJ about throwing around baseless accusations. EJ tells him not to deny what they both know it’s true. Clyde claims not to know what he’s talking about. EJ says he’s been having little flashes for weeks about that day in the woods, but he couldn’t see who it was, until now when the whole memory came flooding back. EJ states that Clyde was there and his man pulled the trigger. Clyde admits that he was hoping EJ would never remember, but says what’s done is done. Clyde blames his guy Miguel for being trigger happy, but he’s now dead. Clyde jokes that good help is hard to find these days. Clyde tells EJ that he’s sorry for the misunderstanding in the park. EJ argues that he was shot and left for dead. Clyde points out that he’s not dead as Dr. Rolf brought him back, so he sees no harm, no foul. EJ shouts that he lost everything in his life and Clyde is the one who took it from him.

Jake leaves a voicemail for Gabi, saying he needs to talk to her as he knows she didn’t believe him that he didn’t betray her but he’s got proof now and it’s a long story so he’s coming to the office so they can talk face to face.

Johnny asks Gabi if he did something wrong. Gabi says he didn’t, so Johnny doesn’t see why this can’t happen. Gabi says it just can’t. Johnny calls their kiss incredible and says he can see it affected her too. Gabi brings up Kate giving her reasons to not trust him. Johnny says maybe he’s the one who shouldn’t trust her which Gabi questions. Johnny talks about their plan and says Gabi made him think she wanted him in the bedroom so that she could have her way in the board room. Gabi denies it but Johnny says that’s in her nature. Johnny talks about Gabi becoming successful by leveraging all of her assets. Gabi claims she’s not like that. Johnny asks if she wasn’t playing him just now when she kissed him. Gabi says maybe. Johnny says when he kissed her back, it wasn’t part of the game or a plan. Johnny says business is not what he feels around her. Johnny tells Gabi that he wants her and he can see that she wants him too. Johnny asks Gabi if she’s going to take what she wants.

Allie and Chanel sit together in the town square. Chanel reveals to Allie that she is dropping her lawsuit against Johnny because he agreed to recast their roles in his movie. Chanel is ready to put the whole thing behind her with the marriage, movie, and the devil. Allie is sorry that Johnny hurt her. Chanel thanks her and says she doesn’t want to focus on him right now. Chanel holds Allie’s hand as Allie asks if they are really doing this. Chanel says she hopes so as she and Allie begin kissing until Ben and Ciara walk up.

Gabi asks Johnny what it is about him as part of her finds it almost impossible to resist him. Gabi talks about not giving in to temptation because she usually gets burned. Gabi suggests they just stick to business. Johnny argues that she doesn’t want to leave, she wants to stay with him. Gabi agrees that she always goes after what she wants as they kiss.

Chad tells Kate that it’s not right since Belle already feels terrible for what she did. Kate argues that it was all on the Devil because he wanted EJ in prison and used Chad to make it happen.

Belle cries that she hurt so many people that she cares about. Shawn encourages that everyone knows she wasn’t in control. Belle complains that EJ hired her to save his life and instead, she’s the reason he is behind bars. Belle can’t help but feel responsible. Belle doesn’t think she could live with herself if something happened to EJ in prison.

EJ tells Clyde that he took years from his life. EJ says Kristen and Dr. Rolf brought him back but he could barely move and his recovery was slow. Clyde acknowledges that he had it rough. EJ complains that in that time, his children grew up and his wife grew distant because he couldn’t be the husband she needed so he pushed her away in to the arms of another man, all because of the bullet that Clyde’s henchman put in to him. EJ declares that Clyde took everything good in his life and left nothing but misery. Clyde mocks him having his life ruined and tells him to join the club. Clyde then asks EJ what he’s going to do about it.

Allie introduces Chanel to Ben and Ciara. Allie and Chanel explain that since Allie and Tripp broke up and Chanel and Johnny are getting divorced, they are both single and have always been attracted to each other so they are seeing where it goes. Ciara says as long as she’s happy. Chanel says they all want the same thing then. Allie asks if they know the gender of their baby yet. Ciara says not yet and reveals they were wondering if she could answer that question for them.

Belle and Shawn examine Belle’s coat and confirm there are no marks on it. Belle decides she’s going to the prison to tell EJ what happened. Shawn questions doing that now instead of waiting until tomorrow. Belle says she won’t be able to sleep and she is responsible for what she does now. Belle declares that she put her client in prison, so she’s going to do everything she can to get him out.

EJ questions Clyde’s parole hearing being moved up and how he sounded so confident about getting out. EJ wonders how the board would feel after he tells them about his shooting. Clyde argues that EJ wouldn’t do that and warns against him ratting him out. EJ assures that he wants to do and he has 2,705 reasons why as that’s the number of days since he took that bullet. EJ talks about each day thinking of what he would do if he ever met the bastard from the park and now he has that chance. Clyde warns him to think twice about ratting him out to the parole board because if EJ costs him his chance at freedom then he”ll be right back here with him in their cell in a bad mood. EJ asks if that’s a threat. Clyde calls it a fact and argues that he apologized to him which is not something he usually does. Clyde advises EJ to accept his apology for his health and leave the past dead and buried. Clyde then exits the room. EJ declares that the past is not dead and buried as for him, it’s still very much alive.

Chad tells Kate that they both know Lucas kidnapped Sami, not EJ. Kate argues that what matters is that Chad has three choices, he can throw Lucas under the bus, he can take the fall himself, or he could pin it all on the Devil but it’s his call.

Johnny and Gabi continue kissing in the office and begin to undress until Jake walks in and asks what the hell this is.

Chad goes to see Shawn and says he came to see how Belle is doing now that she’s free from the Devil. Shawn says she’s still trying to process it all but she just went to prison to visit EJ.

Belle enters the prison to visit EJ and says she needs to talk to him. EJ asks if she’s alright as he’s worried about her since Susan told him everything. EJ asks if it’s true that she was possessed by the Devil. Belle confirms that she was and says she is also the reason he is stuck here in prison.

Ciara and Ben explain that they had their sonogram envelope sealed and decided to wait, so they gave it to Shawn so they wouldn’t be tempted but Shawn gave it back after Belle got possessed. Chanel mentions seeing Belle possessed at the DiMera Mansion and it was intense. Ciara says Belle is okay now but while the Devil was in her, it took a peek at the envelope, so it’s no longer sealed. Allie doesn’t understand why the Devil would care. Ben admits they don’t know why but the Devil wanted to take their baby. Chanel calls that so scary. Ciara says the Devil is gone now and hopefully for good this time…

Gabi questions what Jake is doing here. Jake argues that they broke up for five minutes and she’s already doing it with someone else. Gabi complains that Jake stabbed her in the back. Jake realizes she didn’t get his message where he said he had proof that he didn’t do any of that stuff. Gabi insists that Jake stabbed her in the back but Jake explains that it wasn’t him that she heard talking to Maggie, it was the Devil which she questions. Jake tells Gabi that Satan stole Maggie’s phone to text him, drew up the documents to make it look like he stole her DiMera shares, and made the deal with Maggie. Gabi says she heard him. Jake explains that the Devil morphed in to him so that she would overhear the conversation and think that he betrayed her. Gabi argues that the Devil left Marlena at Christmas. Jake responds that now he’s in somebody else. Johnny watches on with a smile.

Allie asks Ciara if they want them to tell them the sex of their baby. Ciara says not yet. Ben suggests having a gender reveal party and asks Allie and Chanel to make them the cake, which they’d love to do. Ben says they just want to be surprised like everybody else. Chanel calls it so exciting. Allie says they will make sure nobody else knows but them what the gender is.

Ciara asks Jake who the Devil went in to. Johnny interrupts and explains that it was Belle and that she knocked him over the head and tried to kill Marlena. Gabi asks how long this was going on. Johnny guesses the Devil jumped in to her on Christmas at Marlena’s exorcism. Johnny claims that he had no idea she was doing any of this to Jake. Jake argues that it didn’t stop him from taking advantage of the situation. Johnny accuses Jake of doing the same and says he knows Jake and Gabi were using him for his shares, but he’s willing to forgive and forget. Johnny remarks that they were just starting to kiss and make up when Jake walked in. Jake goes after Johnny but Gabi separates them and asks Johnny to give her and Jake two minutes alone. Johnny tells Gabi that she knows where to find him when she needs him as he then exits the room. Gabi questions Jake about this being all Belle. Jake confirms that Maggie’s phone was in Belle’s bag and the Stefan document was on her laptop, so he didn’t betray her and never would but it didn’t take her very long to betray him.

Belle tells EJ that he put his faith in her to defend him and she convinced him not to run, but she failed him. EJ understands that she was possessed by the Devil, so it wasn’t her fault. Belle says she is the reason that his trial fell apart. EJ argues that Chad was the one who lied on the stand. Belle explains that he only did that because of her which EJ questions. Belle guesses Susan didn’t tell him everything. Belle brings up Chad and Abigail swearing that EJ kissed Abigail at the court house and now she knows it wasn’t him, because it was her.

Chad tells Shawn that Johnny told him everything so he knows it was Belle, not EJ, that kissed Abigail. Shawn talks about Belle not remembering any of it. Chad can’t imagine what she’s going through. Shawn says she knows it wasn’t her fault but she’s still dealing with the guilt. Chad assures that he doesn’t blame her for anything. Shawn gets a call from Kate, who asks if he has any updates on Philip. Shawn says he doesn’t. Kate knows it’s been designated a cold case and claims that she and Victor hired a private detective to search for him. Kate asks Shawn to send over a copy of Philip’s police report. Shawn agrees to do so when he gets back to the station. Kate knows he has a lot going on with Belle, but asks if he could do that now. Shawn agrees to do it ASAP. Kate thanks him as he wishes her luck and hangs up. Shawn tells Chad that he has to get back to the station. Chad asks if he can wait here for Belle because he wants to tell her how he feels in person. Shawn says that’s no problem and exits the house. Chad then opens up Belle’s laptop.

Belle tells EJ that she doesn’t remember any of this so she can only assume that the Devil sensed Chad was having a change of heart about testifying against him. Belle doesn’t know how to explain it but somehow the Devil morphed in to EJ and then kissed Abigail before Chad walked in on it. EJ understands why Chad would want him locked up then.

Kate talks to Chad on the phone as Chad plugs in the flash drive to Belle’s computer so that it will automatically upload the paper trail that Lucas put on EJ’s computer, so it will look like the file was created there. Chad can’t believe that he’s planting evidence on a computer to frame somebody for planting evidence on a computer and says it still feels wrong. Chad finishes the upload as Kate gets Shawn’s e-mail of the police report on Philip. Kate warns Chad that Shawn will probably be coming back home now so Chad needs to get out of there before anybody realizes why he really stuck around. Chad then hangs up and hurries out.

Jake accuses Gabi of being about to have sex with Johnny before he walked in. Gabi tries to explain but Jake shouts that she thought wrong as he didn’t do any of that stuff. Jake yells that they were partners in everything. Gabi says she believes him now but she was just upset when she heard him talking to Maggie. Jake questions why she didn’t confront him to give them a chance. Gabi says it’s just what she does when she thinks someone is hurting her. Gabi agrees that she should’ve trusted him. Gabi asks if there is any way that he can forgive her.

Ben and Ciara return home. Ben never thought he’d be this excited to cut in to a cake. Ciara asks what Ben thinks the gender is. Ben doesn’t care as his life is already perfect. They kiss until they are interrupted by Ben’s father Clyde showing up at their door, surprising them.

Allie tells Chanel that it’s so exciting to know if her cousin is having a boy or a girl. Allie asks if she should open it. Chanel questions doing it now. Allie goes ahead and looks. Chanel asks if it’s a boy or a girl. Allie jokes that they don’t both need to know so she will just bake the cake when she’s not around. Chanel insists on wanting to know and not wanting secrets between them. Allie keeps the envelope from her as they play around until Johnny appears and remarks that they make the sweetest couple.

Shawn returns home and finds Chad is gone, so he guesses he couldn’t stay.

Chad returns to the DiMera Mansion and gives Kate the flash drive back. Kate says she will destroy it and pretend it never existed. Chad asks if she’s sure that Belle will confess when she finds out it’s on the computer. Kate knows Belle will be horrified to find out what she did while possessed but she will do the right thing. Chad declares that it won’t be long then until EJ is free.

Belle talks to EJ about his appeal. EJ doubts the court will be swayed by the argument that his attorney was possessed by the Devil. Belle says they can at least make the attempt, so she will file his appeal as soon as she gets home. EJ thanks her and questions if Belle was possessed the entire time that she was representing him which means it wasn’t her saying she believed in him. Belle assures that was her because she remembers all of that. EJ asks what that means. Belle says all she knows is that she needs to get him out of here and she will. Belle then gets a text that Clyde just made parole.

Ben questions if Clyde escaped from prison again. Clyde reveals that he didn’t have to this time as he made parole on the condition that he has a roof over his head and is living with a responsible person. Clyde figured who could be more responsible than the soon to be parents of his baby grandchild. Clyde asks if they are having a boy or a girl.

Johnny asks if Allie and Chanel are together now. Chanel asks so what if they are. Johnny agrees that they all have what they want and brings up Chanel dropping the lawsuit. Chanel says that TR already recasted their parts. Johnny says it’s a shame as she would’ve been great. Allie argues that it’s better this way for everyone. Johnny looks at the envelope in Allie’s hand and thinks back to the Devil opening it. Johnny declares that he has much more important things to worry about, so he tells them to have fun and walks away.

Jake asks what this means for their relationship, even if he could forgive Gabi. Gabi blames the Devil while Jake complains that it was so easy for the Devil to get Gabi to turn against him and tear them apart which made him realize they weren’t as strong as they thought. Jake argues that Gabi got exactly what she wanted, CEO of DiMera Enterprises, and nothing else matters to her. Jake then walks out of the office.

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Kate goes to see Gabi in the DiMera Enterprises office. Kate mentions Will taking Arianna back to Arizona soon. Kate says she has an important meeting so she doesn’t have much time and asks Gabi what this is about. Gabi responds that it won’t take long and then tells Kate that she’s fired.

Jake goes to Ben and Ciara’s apartment to ask if Susan confirmed Johnny is possessed. They inform Jake that there was an exorcism and that Marlena and John were finally able to get rid of the Devil for good. Jake asks if they were right that the Devil was in Johnny. Ben reveals they were wrong as the Devil was in Belle.

Shawn checks on Belle at home. Belle mentions having a headache but not knowing why. Shawn asks what she remembers about last night. Belle recalls him taking her to the car and putting her to bed. Belle asks what her parents were doing there and if something happened. Shawn reveals that John performed an exorcism. Belle asks if Marlena was possessed again but Shawn says this time it wasn’t Marlena, it was Belle.

Johnny enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks Chad if he has a second. Chad asks if he wants to apologize and say he knows now that Gabi was using him to get him booted from DiMera. Johnny responds that it’s not about Gabi, but about EJ. Chad asks what about him. Johnny brings up Chad seeing EJ kissing Abigail in the witness room. Johnny reveals to Chad that it turns out that wasn’t EJ.

Susan visits EJ in prison. Susan hugs him and says she misses him so much. Susan says it breaks her heart that he’s in here when he didn’t do a thing. EJ says she didn’t have to come. Susan responds that she did because she has wonderful news. Susan declares that he won’t have to stay much longer because she is here to set him free as she has a plan. EJ hopes she doesn’t plan to break him out. Susan assures her plan is legit. Susan says they are going to get his conviction overturned and blames his attorney. EJ says Belle is excellent but he failed her advice. Susan responds that Belle may be a fine lawyer, but the Devil sure isn’t.

Shawn explains to Belle that her head hurts because Johnny had to knock her out and then she was sedated and tied to a bed until John got back to remove Satan from her body. Belle questions this starting at Marlena’s exorcism and if she has been possessed since Christmas. Shawn says he had no idea but the Devil said something about keeping a low profile until he had finished his work. Shawn worries that the Devil was waiting for Ciara to give birth. Belle can’t believe that she had been plotting to steal Ciara and Ben’s baby without even knowing it.

Ben tells Jake that it turned out that Belle was the one who was possessed. Jake says it doesn’t make sense since they were convinced it was Johnny. Ben talks about Susan not feeling bad vibes from Johnny. Jake says he sure did. Jake knows Susan has been there for them, but insists that Susan is wrong on this. Jake is convinced that the Devil was in Johnny and working to tear him apart from the woman he loves.

Kate laughs at Gabi and says she can’t fire her. Gabi says she is dead serious and she just did. Gabi calls Kate a disloyal bitch and says she can’t have someone working under her, who she can’t trust. Kate says they can discuss this over lunch but Gabi tells Kate that she’s done. Gabi orders Kate to pack up her stuff and get the hell out. Kate agrees to leave but warns that if she walks out, Gabi is screwed. Gabi says she’ll be fine. Kate tells her that to be successful, Gabi needs allies and right now there is no one here that she can count on since Chad hates her, EJ is in prison, and she totally blew it with Jake. Kate tells Gabi that she is all alone. Gabi points out that she has Johnny. Kate says that Johnny ousted his uncle, blew up his sister’s engagement, and dumped his wife at their wedding reception, so she asks how long until Johnny turns on Gabi.

Chad questions Johnny telling him that it wasn’t EJ kissing Abigail, but Belle possessed by the Devil. Johnny claims Belle has been possessed since Christmas when Eric exorcised Marlena. Johnny says John did the exorcism this time and got rid of the Devil for good, but before that, Belle confessed what she did to Abigail. Chad questions why Belle would morph in to EJ so he could see him make a play for his wife. Johnny claims he asked Satan himself and he said it was to rip apart the family and turn brother against brother. Johnny knows EJ has done some bad things, including kidnapping Sami, but he did not force himself on Abigail. Johnny says he just thought Chad might want to know that.

Susan tells EJ about the Devil possessing Belle. Susan says John and Marlena are taking very good care of her now after the exorcism. EJ asks if she’s sure it was a success. Susan insists that the Devil is back in Hell where he belongs and Belle will be just fine.

Belle can’t believe she has been plotting to steal Ben and Ciara’s baby. Shawn remembers Ben and Ciara giving him an envelope with the sonogram containing the baby’s gender to hold on to so they could be surprised. Shawn points out that if the Devil was after their baby, he’d want to know what’s in the envelope. Shawn shows Belle where he had the envelope and finds that it has been opened.

Jake talks to Ben and Ciara about all these bizarre things started happening that benefitted Johnny and messed with he and Gabi. Jake brings up the meeting he supposedly had with Maggie where Gabi overheard him saying he was using her or the documents that he supposedly signed, trying to steal Gabi’s shares, or the text messages that Maggie supposedly sent him about working behind Gabi’s back. Jake asks how he and Gabi could be so happy one minute and then just done the next. Jake says when they told him that Johnny could be possessed, it all started making sense. Jake declares that it’s the only thing that makes sense as it had to be Johnny.

Susan wants EJ to argue for another trial because his attorney was possessed by the Devil. EJ argues that it would never work and would be seen as a stunt. Susan feels there has to be something that someone could do to clear his name.

Chad looks to the portrait of Stefano and says he sent EJ to prison for something he thought EJ did to Abigail but it wasn’t him. Chad then calls Kate and says he needs to see her as soon as possible. Kate walks in and says she’s right there, guessing he heard the news that Gabi fired her but Chad says he hadn’t. Kate says she would’ve quit after two more days there anyway. Chad says that Gabi and Johnny are going to run the company in to the ground and calls it a joke. Chad then tells Kate that she should sit down.

Devil Johnny returns to his bedroom and talks about how Chad must be feeling so guilty now because he told him that the person he saw kissing Abigail wasn’t EJ, but Belle. The Devil remarks that he’s already convinced half these idiots that Belle has been wreaking havoc this whole time and not Johnny, so it should be a breeze to get the rest of them to buy it too. The Devil flashes back to planting evidence to make Belle look devilish and then revealing he had the sonogram envelope and found out what Ben and Ciara were having.

Belle tells Shawn that she must have opened the envelope but swears that she does not remember doing that. Shawn understands it wasn’t her but the Devil. Shawn insists that the Devil is gone. Belle thinks he needs to go tell Ciara right now. Shawn asks if she’s sure that she’ll be alright alone. Belle says she’ll be fine. Shawn kisses her and says he’ll be back as he then exits.

Ciara agrees with Jake that all those things did benefit Johnny but Belle still could have been behind them and that Johnny might just have been in the right place at the right time to move in on Gabi and the company. Jake says she could be right but he has to know for sure. Jake declares he’s going to get to the bottom of this once and for all as he then exits. Shawn shows up to see them. Ciara asks how Belle is. Shawn says she’s fine physically but worried about what she might have done to hurt the people she loves which is why he is here. Shawn brings up the sonogram envelope and shows them that the Devil opened it. Shawn knows they want to keep it a surprise but he’s trying to keep Belle calm. Ciara agrees to keep the envelope with them. Shawn says he has to get back to Belle but he knows it will make her heart feel good to know they are okay. Ben says to let them know if he needs anything as Shawn then exits.

Jake goes to see Belle and says he’s sorry to bother her as he knows she just went through a terrible experience and he doesn’t want her to relive it but he has a personal stake in what happened which Belle questions. Jake says he’s trying to get to the bottom of something and he needs her help because if his suspicions are correct then he can help her out too.

Johnny goes to see Gabi at DiMera Enterprises and asks how her first day on the job is going. Gabi responds that she fired Kate so it’s off to an excellent start. Johnny thought they used to be friends. Gabi says that was before Jake and before Kate backstabbed her at the shareholders meeting. Gabi asks if he has a problem with it. Johnny says no as she is the boss. Gabi complains that Kate thinks she can’t do the job and is bad for the company, so if she let Kate stay, she would worry that she could turn on her at any time. Johnny remarks that she shouldn’t have to work with anyone she can’t trust. Gabi agrees which brings her to her next point as she asks Johnny if she can trust him.

Chad informs Kate that it wasn’t EJ who kissed Abigail, but that it was apparently Belle while possessed by the Devil, to turn him against EJ. Chad says it worked since he was going to testify that he planted the evidence against EJ and the Devil made him change his mind. Chad declares that he was going to set EJ free and he got played. Chad says he knew it wasn’t EJ that kidnapped Sami as he knew it was Lucas and he only helped EJ get framed so he’d lose his job but then when he heard he was going to get 10 years, he couldn’t keep quiet. Chad declares that he sure can’t keep quiet now. Kate tries to slow Chad down. Chad argues that his brother is serving a sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, so he needs to make it right.

EJ loves that Susan cares so much but assures that the Devil possession argument is a waste of time so it’s going to be awhile before he gets out. Clyde walks in to the room. EJ introduces him to his mother Susan Banks. Susan recognizes Clyde as Ben’s dad and says he is very bad. Clyde says he’s expecting a call from his lawyer so he will go and wait. EJ tells Susan that wasn’t very nice. Susan warns EJ to stay far away from Clyde. EJ responds that he can’t because Clyde is his cellmate. Susan complains that Clyde has done terrible things. EJ says that everyone in prison has but if he’s going to survive, he needs someone to have his back. Susan worries that Clyde has a secret and feels that he is hiding something from EJ. EJ flashes back to the night he was shot then tells Susan not to worry as he’ll be fine and he will take care of himself. Susan encourages that EJ will get out and back to his beautiful life. Susan hugs him and says she loves him so much. Susan then exits the prison. EJ looks back at Clyde, who is on the phone.

Chad tells Kate that he can’t let EJ stay in prison, knowing what he knows, so he has to get him out. Kate asks what he will do. Chad says he will say he planted the evidence like he was going to before, without implicating Lucas. Chad knows he’ll get charged with perjury. Kate points out that Chad will end up behind bars too. Kate knows Chad feels awful but he will feel a million times worse if he’s separated from his wife and children. Kate asks if he really thinks EJ would do the same thing if the situation was reversed. Chad says it doesn’t matter as he has to do what’s right. Chad says he has to call Melinda. Kate stops him and says she thinks there might be another way.

Jake asks Belle if it was her that morphed in to him when he supposedly met with Maggie. Belle asks when it was. Jake tells her that it was February 2nd. Belle thinks she was at the prison with EJ that day in the afternoon. Jake says the meeting with Maggie was in the morning, but if Belle could prove she was somewhere else at that time then maybe they could prove it wasn’t her that morphed in to him and that it was Johnny. Belle goes to check her calendar but finds Maggie’s phone in her purse instead. Jake brings up Maggie supposedly sent him a message after that meeting that made it look like they were conspiring behind Gabi’s back but she swears she didn’t send it. Belle cries that it looks like it was her. Jake is sorry since he knows it’s upsetting, but if this is true, she has no idea what this could mean for he and Gabi.

Johnny questions Gabi not trusting him. Gabi tells him that Kate reminded her that he’s stabbed a lot of people in the back, including his uncle, his sister, and his wife. Gabi asks how she knows he won’t do the same to her, use her to get ahead and then cut her loose. Johnny insists he would never do that. Gabi is hesitant to take his word given what he has done. Gabi asks Johnny what he really wants.

Ben and Ciara sit together with the sonogram envelope in front of them. Ben guesses he should put it away. Ciara stops him and asks if they should look at it first.

Gabi asks Johnny if he wants to be CEO of DiMera. Johnny says maybe someday but he’s going to be tied up with his movie for a long time and even if he wasn’t, Gabi is the CEO of DiMera. Gabi wonders if it’s part of a bigger plan and if he’s plotting behind her back to get rid of her so he can take over. Johnny calls her very suspicious but says he can completely understand where this is coming from since she loved Jake and he lied to her, used her, and stabbed her in the back. Johnny tells her that he’s not Jake. Gabi points out that Johnny hurt people that he supposedly cared about. Johnny argues that he turned on Chad because he wanted Gabi to have this job and he spoke up about Allie because he thought Tripp had a right to know that Allie slept with his wife. Johnny adds that he and Chanel would have never lasted as Chanel wants his sister and always has. Gabi questions why he married her if he knew that. Johnny blames it on being in Italy and getting swept up in the moment. Johnny declares that when they got home, he realized Chanel is not the woman for him and that Gabi is.

Jake swears to Belle that he did not sign the petition to steal Gabi’s shares. Belle says she keeps a copy of all legal documents on her laptop so she goes to it to take a look. Belle guesses she must have forged his signature on it and says she doesn’t remember doing it. Belle thinks it’s pretty clear that Johnny wasn’t the one causing all the problems for he and Gabi, it was her. Jake understands it wasn’t her fault and says now he can go to Gabi and prove to her that he didn’t betray her. Belle is glad she could help. Jake knows this wasn’t easy for her and he’s really grateful. Jake hopes she feels better and says he’ll take Maggie’s phone back to her. Belle says to tell her that she’s so sorry. Jake calls Belle one of the good ones and says she has nothing to be sorry about as he exits.

Clyde jokes with EJ about his mom not being what he expected. EJ admits she’s eccentric but loves him very much. Clyde points out that Susan doesn’t think much of him though. EJ says Susan is just protective of Ben and Ciara. Clyde admits he wasn’t much of a dad to Ben growing up, but they worked things out and he knows he has nothing to fear from him. Clyde adds that EJ doesn’t either despite what Susan says. Clyde tells EJ that he’s in a very good mood because he may be getting out of here sooner than anyone expects.

Ben and Ciara ask each other if they want to look at the sonogram. Ben guesses he should put it away somewhere where they won’t be so tempted but he has no idea where. Ben says he will figure it out and kisses her until Susan shows up at their door. Susan says she came to say farewell since the Devil is gone and their baby is safe, so her work here is done and she can’t wait to get back to Roger in Memphis. Ciara thanks Susan for everything as they hug. Susan then spots the envelope on the table and exclaims that she knows what that is. Susan starts to announce what they are going to have but Ben and Ciara both stop her. Susan questions why they are yelling at her, arguing that she has used her gifts for good and she’s protected them from the Devil. Ben explains that they are not angry with her. Ciara says they wanted to stop her before she told them whether the baby was a boy or a girl. Susan gets that they want to be surprised. Susan assures that her lips are sealed from now on as she then exits. Ciara and Ben joke that they didn’t want to find out like that. Ben asks Ciara how she does want to find out. Ciara thinks she has an idea..

Shawn goes home. Belle asks if Ben and Ciara were upset about the sonogram. Shawn says not at all and they were just glad that she is okay. Belle mentions still being shaken up. Shawn asks if something happened while he was gone. Belle informs him that Jake came by because apparently Ben and Ciara aren’t the only couple she tried to cause trouble for.

Johnny tells Gabi that he doesn’t want anything but her. He says they got everything they want by working together and they can do so much more together. Johnny remarks that she’s clearly attracted to him and that she was fighting it while with Jake, but he’s out of the picture now. Johnny says he’s getting divorced so they are both single, available, and hot. Johnny thinks it’s time for them to take their relationship to the next level. Gabi asks what level that is.

Jake goes to the Kiriakis Mansion looking for Maggie but she’s not home. Jake puts Maggie’s phone down and leaves a note, writing that he found her phone and to call him to discuss. Jake then pulls out his own phone to call Gabi.

Gabi questions Johnny just thinking they are single and hot. Johnny argues that they have so much more in common than that as they are both ambitious, ruthless, passionate, and they go after what they want. Johnny tells Gabi that what he wants is her. Johnny and Gabi start kissing as Gabi’s phone rings nearby with a call from Jake.

Chad questions Kate knowing a way to clear EJ without incriminating him or Lucas. Kate says she thinks so. Chad doesn’t see how they can pull that off while keeping everyone’s hands clean. Kate says she didn’t say everyone as someone will have to take the fall, just not Chad. Chad asks who. Kate suggests pinning the crime on the Devil.

EJ questions Clyde getting out of prison. Clyde informs him that he got his hearing moved up so he may have spent his last night in prison. EJ notes that Clyde seems confident. Clyde looks forward to a fresh start, knowing he’s paid for all his crimes. EJ flashes back to the night that he was shot. Clyde asks if anything is wrong. EJ declares that it was him.

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Chad questions Will and Sonny how they plan to get a guy to come on to Leo. Sonny explains that it would have to be someone who Leo has already come on to, who wouldn’t have to sell himself. Chad questions why they are looking at him like that and what they want him to do. Will and Sonny want Chad to make Leo’s wildest dreams come true, by going to bed with him. Chad suggests a plan B of shooting Leo in the town square because spending the rest of his life in prison would be vastly better than what they are offering. Will argues that Chad was in a bed with Leo in Phoenix. Chad would rather wake up with a tarantula than wake up with Leo. Sonny thought Chad wanted to help them. Chad screams that was before he realized they were out of their minds.

Craig questions Leo wanting him to go after Kayla’s job. Leo encourages that he’d be great at it. Craig points out that Kayla is too. Leo reminds Craig that he could lose his job in New York because of Nancy’s big mouth. Craig warns Leo that they will not trash Nancy. Leo argues that Nancy is trying to get him fired. Craig understands that she is in a lot of pain. Leo thinks Nancy is overreacting horribly to this turn of events. Craig mocks the idea of that bothering him. Leo apologizes for starting a fight and says he’d be happy to spend the rest of his life alone with him on a deserted island but he knows Craig’s work is part of who he is, as he’s a healer. Craig argues that he can be a healer without taking Kayla’s job. Leo says Kayla would be losing her job on her own if she refuses to fire Marlena. Leo tells Craig that he can’t fight fate.

At the hospital, Kayla argues on the phone that Marlena is recovered and fully competent. Kayla tells Mr. Hartley that they can talk about this in the morning and warns that she does not take well to threats. Abigail arrives and asks if Kayla is alright as she heard her talking about Marlena. Kayla reveals that the board is trying to get Marlena fired.

As John prepares Belle’s exorcism, Marlena questions him wanting her to leave. John says she has to and tells her to go stay downstairs with Johnny until this is all over. Marlena argues that Belle is her daughter so she’s not leaving her at a time like this. John points out that they now know that when Eric performed the exorcism, the Devil took over Belle because she was in the room. John argues that the Devil has come after Marlena twice so he doesn’t want to give him a third chance. John declares that the only way to make sure the Devil is gone is if no one else is in the room. Marlena asks what if the Devil decides to make John his next host.

Devil Johnny calls Shawn to ask him to come over right away because something has happened to Belle. Johnny tells him to get there as fast as he can and he’ll see him soon. The Devil hangs up and declares that Shawn is going to get him in to that room because he can’t have them figure out that Belle isn’t the problem and Johnny is.

Sonny tells Chad that they understand his reservations. Chad argues that’s not strong enough for how he feels. Will doesn’t think Chad wants to do it. Chad brings up their rants about Leo and now they want him to make Leo’s dreams come true. Chad adds that he barely knows Craig. Sonny says they can talk about what this actually entails. Chad doesn’t want details. Sonny and Will clarify that they just mean going to bed with him, but his virtue is safe with them.

Leo apologizes to Craig as he sees that he’s been unfair to Nancy and he sees that he would react badly too if he ever lost him. Craig doesn’t think they need to worry about that. Leo says he’s not religious but he is spiritual and believes everything happens for a reason. Leo talks about Nancy trying to sabotage his career in New York while the Devil sent University Hospital in to a tail spine as if a higher power needs him to be the new chief of staff. Leo encourages that this could be the start of a whole new life for them.

John tells Marlena that if he’s performing the exorcism, he’s going to have God’s protection. Marlena asks if he’s sure since he’s not even a priest and technically never was. John assures that he believes in what he’s doing. Marlena repeats that Belle is her daughter too and that love is the only thing to defeat the Devil. Marlena insists that together they are stronger so she’s not leaving.

Shawn enters the DiMera Mansion and asks Johnny where Belle is and why he couldn’t tell him on the phone. Johnny responds that there’s no good way to say this but Belle is possessed.

Chad tells Will and Sonny that he’s not doing it and asks if it would ever occur to them that maybe Leo and Craig should be together and maybe Leo does love him. Will argues that Leo’s not capable of love because he doesn’t have a heart. Sonny reminds Chad that Leo is a narcissist. Will is surprised Leo settled for Craig since Craig is well off but not by Leo’s standards and he’s good looking but old enough to be Leo’s father. Will argues that what Leo really likes are young men with lots of family money. Will says with Chad’s looks and DiMera money, Leo would be in his hands. Chad says he’s not saying he couldn’t do it, but that he won’t. Sonny assures that Chad won’t have to do anything as the minute they are in bed, they will send Craig in. Chad questions having an audience. Sonny explains that Craig needs to know the truth and one picture is worth a thousand words. Chad argues that it’s not his responsibility. Chad shouts that Craig’s bad boyfriend is not his problem so there’s no reason that he should do this for him. Will clarifies that he’s not asking Chad to do it for Craig, but for Sonny.

Leo tells Craig that when he’s the new chief of staff, he could put him in charge of HR and be his right hand man. Craig argues that Leo doesn’t know how grueling the job can be since chief of staff gets blamed for everything and thanked for nothing. Craig talks about the pressure. Leo thought he loved the job. Craig says he does certain aspects. Leo encourages that Craig could help people here and Salem needs help. Craig argues that taking someone else’s job is not helping people and the last time he did it, he ended up with psycho nurses and Seth Burns. Craig says when he found out that Chloe was his daughter and then Joy was born, he realized he didn’t want to be a money grubbing, social climbing weasel. Leo insists that he wouldn’t be. Craig questions why Leo is pushing this and if he wants him to be a money grubbing, social climbing weasel. Craig asks if he was wrong about Leo wanting to change.

Abigail asks Kayla about Sarah. Kayla says they are waiting for her test results to come back before they can plan the next step. Abigail guesses she’s not allowed visitors. Kayla confirms she’s pretty fragile and extremely angry about being hospitalized against her will. Kayla is afraid Sarah will see Abigail as a stranger or an enemy. Abigail understands but just hoped to ease her conscience. Kayla asks how Sarah would have anything to do with that. Abigail explains that if she hadn’t gone after Gwen with the syringe and left it there, Kristen wouldn’t have been able to use it on Sarah and none of this would have ever happened.

Shawn argues to Johnny that he knows what Susan said but insists he would have sensed it. Johnny says he’s sorry but he saw her himself and he’s not the only one. Johnny informs Shawn that Belle attacked Marlena and had the glowing eyes and the voice like they saw at the exorcism. Johnny adds that he had to hit Belle over the head to stop her because he thinks she would have killed Marlena if he hadn’t. Shawn asks where she is. Johnny informs him that she’s upstairs with John and Marlena for an exorcism but John said that he didn’t want anyone else up there. Johnny says he thought Shawn should know and he feels terrible. Shawn responds that he should because this is all Johnny’s fault.

Belle starts to wake up. John and Marlena tell her that they are there. Belle calls out Johnny’s name which Marlena questions.

Will tells Sonny that he’s sorry but he had to, as he then tells Chad about how long it took Sonny to get over what Leo did to him. Will says Sonny got over it but now found out Leo is doing it to someone else and he can’t sleep as it’s eating him up inside. Sonny gets teary-eyed and says he’ll admit it’s true. Sonny brings up Leo saying “nice try bitches” when they tried to talk to Craig. Sonny feels that Leo liked that they were trying to stop him because he’s watching Leo do what he did to him to another man. Sonny declares that he has to stop him. Chad says this doesn’t sound like it’s about Craig at all but about revenge. Chad asks why they didn’t just say that. Sonny asks if Chad is in then. Chad responds that he’s a DiMera and they invented revenge. Chad warns Sonny that he will owe him and he doesn’t even know if it will work since Leo knows he’s straight and married. Will says that is where Abigail comes in…

Kayla asks if Abigail really thinks Sarah is here because she didn’t get rid of the syringe. Kayla reminds her that Kristen kidnapped Sarah to save herself. Kayla tells Abigail that she can’t feel guilty about this. Abigail repeats that she got the drug from Dr. Rolf. Kayla understands because Gwen poisoned her and humiliated her father and it was to get her to tell the truth. Kayla reminds Abigail that she couldn’t do it because she’s a good person. Abigail points out that Gabi stopped her. Kayla declares that the day that Kristen atones for her sins is the day that she can feel guilty about this. Kayla adds that thanks to Abigail, they have some idea of what’s in the syringe which will help Sarah. Kayla assures Abigail that this is not her fault.

Leo assures Craig that he has changed since meeting him, but this isn’t about him, it’s about Craig, his career and the people in town. Leo talks about the terror Kayla unleashed on the town by looking the other way when the Devil was around. Craig doesn’t think Kayla can be blamed for not knowing Marlena was possessed when she’s not the only one who was tricked. Leo responds that there is so much more he doesn’t know.

Johnny asks Shawn how this is his fault. Shawn blames Johnny’s movie and says the Devil would have never come back if he hadn’t dared it to. Shawn apologizes and says this is what the Devil wants, to turn them against each other. Shawn says he’s just angry at himself since Susan warned him and he didn’t want to listen. Johnny calls it hard to believe. Shawn says they have to believe they can get rid of the Devil. Shawn declares he has to see Belle, so Johnny directs him upstairs. Johnny then follows Shawn up.

Belle calls Johnny’s name again. Marlena confirms that he was there and says they are all here for her. Belle repeats that “it’s him” which John questions. Shawn bursts in to the room with Johnny. John questions what he’s doing there. Johnny argues that Shawn had a right to know, so he called him. John reminds him that he wanted no one else in the room. John explains to Shawn that they are doing an exorcism and they need to make sure that if it works, the Devil doesn’t just take over another person in the room. Shawn argues that he’s not just another person, he’s her husband. Shawn tells Belle that he’s there and wants her to say something. The Devil then possesses Belle again and tells Shawn to stop calling her Belle.

Kayla tells Abigail that she’s sorry if she’s overstating her case. Abigail understands she’s trying to make her feel better and she did. Abigail brings up hearing Kayla talk about Marlena’s job and offers to write an editorial for the paper but Kayla worries that would just enflame things. Kayla hopes things will just blow over but admits that Seth Burns told her that her job was on the line. Kayla remarks that with the way she feels right now, if someone wanted her job, they could have it.

Leo tells Craig that University Hospital has fallen since he left so it’s his duty to take over as chief of staff because they need him.

Kayla tells Abigail that she has to get back to work and she’ll keep her posted on Sarah. Abigail thanks her for listening as they hug. Kayla walks away and then Abigail gets a call from Chad. Abigail says she’s on her way home. Chad informs her that he’s at the Kiriakis Mansion with Will and Sonny. Chad asks her to meet them there. Abigail asks what’s going on. Chad calls it complicated and says he will fill her in when she gets there.

Shawn asks how long Belle has been like this. Marlena says it’s been since the exorcism. Shawn argues that he would’ve known. The Devil says he was incognito so he wouldn’t interfere with his work which they question. The Devil reveals that he turned himself in to EJ at the courthouse and stuck his tongue down Abigail’s throat. Johnny argues that he knew EJ wouldn’t do something so stupid and asks why the Devil turned Chad against EJ. Marlena says it was to destroy love, tear a family apart, and turn brother against brother. The Devil remarks that Marlena knows him so well. Johnny goes after the Devil and starts choking Belle while John and Shawn pull him off, shouting that it’s not Belle.

After Chad, Sonny, and Will fill Abigail in on their plan, she tells them that she didn’t expect to have all three of them asking her to sign off on her husband getting in bed with another man. Chad calls it extreme. Abigail asks if he’s okay with this. Chad clarifies that he does not want to do this, but Leo’s done bad stuff and is set on doing more. Abigail guesses this is a far better thing to do. Chad tells Abigail that it’s her call. Abigail guesses she’d still be stuck on the island if it wasn’t for Chad so she asks where to start. Chad suggests starting ASAP so he can get it over with. Will then calls the Salem Inn and asks for Craig’s room. Will is informed that Craig and Leo are out for the evening, so he hangs up. Chad declares that they have to come home sometime and when they do, he and Abigail will be waiting for them.

Leo asks Craig what’s left for him in New York since Parker and Joy are in school while he and Chloe are here. Craig points out that Leo is not the most popular person in Salem. Leo says it doesn’t matter if he’s liked as long as he’s loved. Craig guesses it would be nice to live closer to Chloe and if they are going to get rid of Kayla anyway, he could put his hat in the ring. Leo says that’s unless someone on the board remembers what he did and they could put his hat in the ring for him. Craig wonders where Seth Burns is.

Shawn and John pull Johnny off of Devil Belle. Johnny apologizes. Marlena insists it wasn’t Belle, it was the Devil. John says this is why he didn’t want anyone else in this room. Shawn declares that he’s staying because Belle is his wife. Marlena believes the more people in the room that love Belle, the better. John disagrees because if there are people in the room, they will never know for sure if the Devil is really gone. Johnny declares that he just got an idea.

Will wonders if Leo will take the bait. Sonny says there’s not much they can do until Chad and Abigail set the stage. Sonny guesses they are done with their workout. Will says not necessarily as he kisses him.

Chad and Abigail talk in the town square. Chad jokes that they are finally all alone and they are doing this. Abigail points out it was not her idea. Chad sees Leo coming so he and Abigail stage an argument which Leo stops to listen in on and hears Abigail claim that Chad hasn’t touched her in months and only lights up when he talks about his time in Arizona with Will, Sonny, and Leo.

Craig goes to the hospital and says it’s been a long time as he tries to figure out where Seth Burns’ office is. Kayla spots Craig and asks what he’s doing here.

Johnny explains that he’s been doing research for his movie and asks about the medal that Gabe gave John and how it’s supposed to give him power over the Devil to drive him away. Johnny suggests if Marlena and Shawn hold onto it while John performs the exorcism, then they will be protected too. John supposes too. Marlena credits Johnny’s thinking there. Johnny wishes he thought of that last time. Shawn agrees to it. Johnny says he’s the one person they don’t need in the room then so he’ll be right outside. Marlena thanks Johnny. Johnny prays that it works as he exits the room. John, Shawn, and Marlena put their hands together over the medal as John tosses holy water on Belle. Marlena notes it strange that Belle had no reaction. Devil Johnny stands outside the room and uses his power to cause the bed to shake. John prays the Our Father over Belle.

Will suggests he and Sonny take this upstairs. Sonny feels kind of guilty being alone with him here while Chad and Abigail are stuck with Leo, but they continue kissing.

Leo walks by so Chad and Abigail see him. Chad tells Leo that they were just talking about him and didn’t know he was back in Salem. Leo responds that he has a new Salem boyfriend. Chad introduces Leo to Abigail. Abigail calls Leo famous because Chad never stops talking about him, so he obviously made quite an impression. Chad says he wouldn’t go that far. Abigail says she would. Leo tells Chad that it was nice to see him again and heads in to the Salem Inn while Chad and Abigail laugh about their plan.

Craig questions Kayla working a graveyard shift while chief of staff. Kayla asks if she can help him with something. Craig explains that he and Leo were kicking around the idea of staying in Salem, so he wanted to find out if Kayla had any positions available on staff. Kayla doesn’t think she has any positions available for someone of his expertise. Craig claims he’d be perfectly happy starting at the bottom.

Devil Johnny keeps his hand on the bedroom door as John continues trying to exorcise Belle with Shawn and Marlena. Devil Johnny removes his hand from the door and the bed stops shaking. Belle then wakes up and calls out to Shawn, Marlena, and John, asking what happened and where she is. Marlena informs him that she’s in Johnny’s bedroom at the DiMera Mansion. Belle recalls being downstairs with Johnny and something happened. Marlena encourages that she was sick but now she’s healed. Belle tells Shawn that she loves him. Marlena declares “thank God, the Devil is gone forever”. Shawn kisses Belle. Devil Johnny remains outside the room with a smile.

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Will and Sonny are working out in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion when Chad arrives and greets them. Chad mentions he’s sorry that they couldn’t get together sooner as he was out of town. Sonny mentions hearing that he found Sarah Horton. Chad confirms that Kristen had her the whole time and grabbed Abigail too but they are home safe. Sonny asks if it was scary on the DiMera private island. Chad remarks that it wasn’t quite dealing with Leo Stark.

Leo and Craig wake up in bed together. Craig suggests buying dinner while Leo says he will have him for dessert as they kiss.

Marlena enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and looks up at the portrait of Stefano. Marlena guesses Stefano is loving that the Devil has her daughter. Marlena declares that John is on his way over and they will defeat him again. John arrives and hugs Marlena. John says her message just said emergency so he’s been going out of his mind. Marlena didn’t want to leave it on voicemail. John asks what’s going on. Marlena suggests he brace himself.

Devil Johnny enters the bedroom where Belle is tied to the bed. He remarks that she seems to be in a bind and jokes that she’s going to be here for awhile.

Chloe goes to see Brady, who comments that she looks tired. Chloe confirms that she hasn’t been sleeping well lately and doesn’t think she will until she can get Craig out of Leo’s clutches. Chloe mentions that Craig called her today and they spoke for over an hour but he’s furious about them trying to grill Leo and sending Will and Sonny to warn him. Chloe says it’s so crazy as she feels like she doesn’t know her own father anymore. Brady encourages that Craig will realize she has his best interest at heart and that Will and Sonny aren’t giving up. Chloe wishes she knew what Will and Sonny’s secret plan is and hopes it doesn’t blow up in their faces or Craig’s.

Chad jokes with Will and Sonny about Leo and wonders what his latest caper is. Will and Sonny then reveal that Leo is back in town.

Marlena explains to John that on the night of the exorcism, she thought John freed her from the hell that she was going through and that they would return to their normal lives but it hasn’t happened. John questions what they are doing here. Marlena informs him that this is where it happened. Marlena explains that she came here looking for Belle which John questions. Marlena reveals that she came in and was attacked. John tells her to start from the beginning and tell him what happened. Marlena declares that he didn’t vanquish the Devil that night, he just left her soul and went in to somebody else’s. Marlena then reveals to John that it went in to their daughter, Belle. John can’t believe it.

The Devil says he knew he wouldn’t have any problem conning Susan in to believing the Devil had Belle, but what really impressed him is that he did the same thing to Marlena. The Devil remarks that as long as Belle remains sleeping, no one will ever be wiser. The Devil declares that now he has to work on what to do when she wakes up, if she wakes up.

Kayla meets Steve for drinks in the town square. Steve asks her about Eli is doing. Kayla says they thought surgery was a success but now he’s slipped into a coma. Kayla worries about the wins. Steve asks about Lani. Kayla informs him that she is at the hospital with Paulina, Valerie, and Julie. Steve can’t believe a drug dealer would shoot a cop in broad daylight. Steve feels Kayla needs to eat but Kayla says not yet. Kayla then reveals that the board is pressuring her to fire Marlena.

John questions Marlena being attacked by Belle. Marlena confirms she attacked Johnny too. Marlena brings up Belle’s eyes glowing. John asks where she is now. Marlena informs him that she’s upstairs, tied up like she was. Marlena blames herself because the Devil came after her and when he couldn’t control her, he went after Belle. John says something about this doesn’t make any sense here as he spent far too much time with Belle the night after the exorcism, so he would’ve seen the signs. Marlena thinks the Devil knew that and stayed away from him. John asks why he’d show himself now. Marlena explains that Susan came back to town to warn her about him and found Belle wearing a coat with “666” on it. John can’t buy it and needs to see Belle himself. Marlena says he can’t talk to her as she’s sedated him. John asks if she’s alone. Marlena informs him that Johnny is with her and is the one that stopped Belle from hurting her by knocking her unconscious. Marlena doesn’t know what would’ve happened if Johnny hadn’t been there.

The Devil says things would go more smoothly if Belle never woke up and the people of Salem would believe the Devil died with her. He then begins choking Belle until John walks in with Marlena and questions what the hell Johnny is doing. John points out that he had his hands around Belle’s neck. Johnny claims that he was checking her pulse. John tells him to stay away from her. John checks on Belle and asks if Shawn knows about this. Marlena says not yet as she wanted to talk to John before telling him. John says now he knows and Belle is going to need Shawn. Marlena informs John that Eli was shot by a drug dealer and it’s critical, so Shawn is in charge of that case and he has to be there for Julie. John insists that he needs to know. Johnny claims that they thought the fewer people that know, the better. John argues that Johnny doesn’t call the shots and they don’t even know that she’s possessed. Johnny brings up what Belle did. John says before he accepts that they are dealing with the Devil again, he’s going to make damn sure that Belle’s behavior wasn’t caused by something else…

Steve tells Kayla that it’s bad enough that the board want Marlena gone but now they want Kayla to fire her. Craig comes over and questions why they would fire Marlena. Steve calls it a private conversation. Kayla recognizes Craig and reminds Steve who he is. Steve apologizes and says it’s been awhile. Kayla assumes that Craig and Nancy came in to see Chloe. Craig reveals they are no longer together. Kayla says she’s sorry. Leo Stark then appears and announces he is Craig’s new boyfriend.

Chad can’t believe that Chloe’s dad is suddenly gay and dating Leo Stark. Will and Sonny confirm it and explain that they tried to get through to Craig but it didn’t work. Sonny feels they have to do something but it won’t be easy because Craig hasn’t been out that long and Leo is very attentive. Will tells Chad that they need his help. Chad questions what he can do.

Brady tells Chloe that Sonny and Will know Leo better than anyone so if Sonny says he has a way get Craig to see Leo’s true colors, he believes him. Chloe wants to but brings up how Craig was on the phone today and said he’s never been happier in his life than with Leo. Brady comments on knowing about the illusion of happiness and brings up his relationships with Theresa and Kristen. They relate about wanting to believe things are true. Brady remarks that sometimes the worst part is that the real thing is staring at you right in the face.

Kayla questions Craig and Leo dating. Leo says it’s more than that, they’re in love which Craig confirms. Steve says he’s sorry if he doesn’t say congratulations but they still remember what Leo did to Sonny and Will. Craig gives his word that Leo is a changed man. Kayla tells Craig that it was nice running in to him. Craig asks again why the board would fire Marlena. Leo points out that being possessed by the Devil had to be a game changer.

Marlena knows John hates this but says Belle is definitely possessed. Johnny talks about seeing Belle’s eyes and says if that’s not proof, he doesn’t know what is. John wants to see it for himself. Devil Johnny touches Belle’s hand as John opens her eyes and sees the yellow eyes. Marlena asks what they are going to do. John says he’s tried to get a hold of Eric but he’s not getting back to him, so if there’s going to be another exorcism, he’s going to have to do it himself. Johnny argues that he’s not really a priest. John argues that the priesthood didn’t save Marlena all those years ago, it was their love for one another and now that same love has to save their child.

Kayla tells Leo not to believe everything he reads. Leo asks if Marlena didn’t get possessed then. Kayla argues that she didn’t say that. Steve says Marlena and John are their close friends so they are not going to discuss something Leo read about them. Leo says he’s sorry if he hit a nerve. Craig admires Kayla sticking by her friend and colleague, but he remembers how tough the board can be from when he was chief of staff. Leo thanks Craig for smoothing over the situation. Leo says they have to get going to the Brady Pub. Craig suggests they all get together sometime. Leo promises the topic of the Devil won’t come up. Leo suggests a double date this weekend. Kayla says they are so busy so they’ll have to check their calendars. Craig says some other time then as he and Leo walk away. Kayla guesses what her mom used to say is true, that there is a lid for every pot.

Sonny tells Chad that Craig won’t believe a word they or Chloe say about Leo, so they have to show him to his own eyes what a degenerate this guy is. Chad asks how he fits in. Sonny says if there’s one thing Leo likes as much as money or more, it’s sex. Will believes Leo is a sex addict. Chad questions why they care. Sonny says they have to understand Leo’s weaknesses to exploit them. Chad asks how they propose they do that. Sonny suggests offering Leo his two biggest temptations, sex and money, in one great looking package..

Steve can’t believe that a man at Craig’s age would fall for a creep like Leo Stark. Steve thinks Craig is brave for coming out at this point in life but questions him choosing a guy like Leo. Kayla agrees that it’s not a great match. Kayla asks Steve to tell her to keep her voice next time when talking about work. Steve feels it’s no big deal that Craig overheard them. Kayla brings up hearing how Craig pulled every dirty trick in the book to steal the Chief of Staff job away from Mike Horton. Steve asks if she’s worried that Craig would come after her job. Kayla says no but she wouldn’t put anything past him, especially now that he’s hooked up with a con man like Leo Stark.

Craig and Leo go to the Brady Pub. Craig can’t stop thinking about the board wanting to fire Marlena. Leo talks about Marlena becoming possessed. Craig points out that Marlena is still highly respected. Craig tells Leo that he loves him but he just wishes Chloe would find a way to accept them. Leo assures that she will come around.

Chloe thanks Brady for being her friend and sounding board through all of this when none of this mess is his problem. Chloe tells Brady that he can bail anytime he wants. Brady assures he will never do that and brings up the personal drama that she has seen him through. Brady talks about Chloe running the office and taking care of him when he got out of the hospital last year. Brady mentions that his daughter Rachel is crazy about her. Chloe assures that she will always be here for him. Brady doesn’t know what he did to deserve Chloe coming back in to his life like she has, but he’s so grateful that she has. They get close but John comes home, interrupting them. Brady asks how San Francisco was. John says he’s sorry but he can’t talk about it right now.

Johnny returns to the bedroom where Marlena informs him that John went to get the stuff he needs for the exorcism. Johnny says he still can’t get over seeing Belle that way and what she was capable of with the Devil inside of her. Marlena says they have to get her back. Johnny hopes John is able to save her soul before it’s too late…

John gathers his things while Brady asks if everything is okay. John claims he’s just working on a case and had to pick up some stuff. John says goodnight and exits. Brady is pretty sure John wasn’t telling him the truth and wonders what it is now. Brady brings up that he hopes Chloe didn’t think he was coming onto her before John came in. Brady says she knows how he feels about her but he knows she’s hung up on Philip. Chloe reveals that maybe she’s not. Chloe hopes that Philip is okay where ever he is but thinks it might be time to let him go.

Craig finishes a martini as Leo comments on him being quiet. Leo guesses he’s thinking about Chloe which he confirms. Leo wishes he would give him a chance to prove how much he loves him. Craig then gets a text from one of his friends at the hospital, informing him that Nancy has been informed them of their divorce and the reason. Leo questions why she would do that. Craig understands she’s hurt and angry. Craig says it wouldn’t be a problem but Nancy is beloved at the hospital, so if anyone thinks he treated her poorly, his career could take a hit and they could fire him for this. Craig adds that it could freeze him out of important social circles which would end his career. Leo asks who says they have to go back to New York. Craig says that’s where his career is. Leo reminds him that he said he started his career in Salem so he asks what if he comes back to pick up where he left off.

Chad questions Sonny and Will wanting to offer Leo better sex and money than he’s getting from Craig. Chad asks if they want to hire someone to pretend to be a rich guy hot for Leo. Will and Sonny say Leo would be on to that and recognize a fellow con man so it has to be the real deal. Chad says that will be pretty hard to find but Sonny says maybe not as they look to Chad.

Johnny advises Marlena to take care of herself. Marlena claims she’s fine. Johnny suggests she go get something to eat but Marlena says she’s not hungry and she’s not leaving Belle until John gets back. The Devil wonders to himself if he should get rid of Marlena right now since she’s starting to bore him and he could blame it on Belle and tell John that she broke free of the restraints. Johnny prepares to grab Marlena from behind but John returns. Johnny offers to do anything he can to help. John responds that the best thing he can do right now is leave them alone. Johnny shouts that he just said that Belle needs people around who love her. John explains that he’s telling him that he has to leave because he doesn’t want the Devil making him his next host. Johnny claims he’s not afraid and that he loves Belle. Marlena tells him that John is right that the fewer people in the room, the better. Johnny offers to stand far away but John tells him to just go downstairs and wait. Johnny realizes he can’t change their minds so he leaves the room. Marlena says she’s never actually seen this done before and has only been on the receiving end. Marlena asks what John wants her to do. John responds that he wants her to leave the room too.

Devil Johnny walks in to the living room and complains that if he’s not there when the ritual starts, John is going to find out that Belle is not possessed and they are going to figure out the truth. The Devil declares that he has to do something to get back in to the room. He then gets an idea and calls Shawn to ask him to come over right away because something has happened to Belle.

Brady questions Chloe being ready to give up on Philip. Chloe says sometimes you just have to face the reality and the reality is that she doesn’t know where he is or if he’s coming back. Chloe thinks she just has to accept that maybe Philip is dead and she doesn’t know who got to him or why. Chloe says maybe it was Kristen since she escaped around that time, but she knows it wasn’t Brady. Brady is relieved. Chloe is tired of living her life in limbo. Brady understands she’s had so much to deal with lately. Chloe says that’s what made her think about this. Chloe talks about how Craig lived his entire life in denial and she doesn’t want to live like that, denying what she feels for Brady. Brady tells her how long he’s waited to hear that and asks if she’s sure. Chloe talks about him being so patient and gentle with her. Chloe thinks it’s always been Brady as they then kiss.

Craig tells Leo that he loves New York and asks why he would want to leave that to come back here. Leo encourages that he’d be a big fish in a small pond. Leo brings up the board wanting Kayla to fire Marlena but if Kayla stands her ground, her job could be in trouble. Leo tells Craig that if they play their cards right, Craig could once again become Chief of Staff at Salem University Hospital.

Chad questions Will and Sonny how they plan to get a guy to come on to Leo. Sonny explains that it would have to be someone who Leo has already come on to, who wouldn’t have to sell himself. Chad questions why they are looking at him like that and what they want him to do. Will and Sonny want Chad to make Leo’s wildest dreams come true, by going to bed with him.

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Chanel calls Allie and asks if there’s any update on her aunt Belle. Allie informs her that Marlena is keeping her sedated while trying to get a hold of John. Allie says they’ve been through it, so they’ll know how to help Belle. Allie asks how Chanel is doing. Chanel is still freaked out because the Devil looked her in the eye and told her that he was going to kill her. Allie says she’s sorry but asks her not to tell anyone as Marlena wants to keep it on the DL. Chanel tells her not to worry as she has no desire to talk about Johnny or what went down this morning. Paulina then appears and questions what happened with Johnny. Chanel tells Allie that she will call her back and hangs up. Paulina asks what Johnny did now. Chanel explains that she went by this morning to try and get Johnny to let her and Allie out of doing his stupid movie and he said he would if she dropped her lawsuit, meaning she won’t get a dime in their divorce. Paulina hopes she told him to kick rocks. Chanel responds that she would have but they got interrupted. Paulina offers to talk to TR about it. Chanel says that TR said he’d be fine letting them out of the movie, as a favor to Paulina.

TR asks Beth if they have a deal that she will keep her mouth shut about their past relationship and in exchange, he will give her a role in his upcoming movie. Beth reluctantly agrees to the deal. TR tells her that she made the right decision and she won’t regret it. Beth is unsure but TR assures that this could be her big break as he hands her the papers. Beth remarks that TR always gets his way. TR guesses he’s just lucky. Beth asks if it was just luck that the one person that she told her story to, that knows the disgusting truth about him, gets shot right after meeting with her. TR claims he had nothing to do with that but admits that poor Eli took his secret to the grave…

Shawn goes to see Julie, who notes that he looks serious and asks if something is wrong. Shawn informs her that he has bad news about Eli.

Lani complains to Abe that it seems like Eli has been in surgery forever and asks how long it’s been. Abe says they should hear some news soon. Kayla comes over and announces that Eli is out of surgery. Lani asks how it went. Eli’s mother Valerie arrives and hugs Lani, asking how her son is. Lani informs her that he’s out of surgery. Abe asks if Kayla has more to tell them. Kayla reveals that the surgeon removed the bullet without any complications, so Eli is in stable condition. Kayla adds that Eli is okay but he’s not out of the woods, so the next 24-48 hours are critical. Abe and Valerie hug Lani as she cries.

Eli lays in his hospital bed and dreams about getting shot by TR. Eli then calls out “Ray” in his sleep.

Paulina questions when Chanel spoke to TR. Chanel explains that he came by this morning with an updated version of the script but they told him that there was no way they were working with him or Johnny, and TR said he didn’t want to make them do anything they don’t want to do. Chanel guesses TR is trying to make amends with Paulina and Lani, but Johnny still has to agree. Chanel adds that knowing that TR is cool with it is huge since he’s the producer and doesn’t have to do this. Chanel guesses TR really is trying to get back in Paulina’s graces. Paulina acknowledges that TR has made it clear he wants a chance with her, but she’s still thinking about it. Chanel admits that TR did seem like a decent guy but she’s not sure she trusts him after all the hell he put Paulina through. Paulina says that was a long time ago but assures that her eyes are wide open and she won’t forget what TR did to her. Paulina adds that she told him that forgiveness has to be earned but she still has a lot of reservations. Paulina brings up everyone in town forgiving her for what she did, so it seems hypocritical to not give a second chance to others. Chanel doesn’t want to see her get hurt again. Paulina tells her not to worry about her and just focus on getting out of that movie. Paulina hopes TR can find a way to overrule Johnny. Chanel remarks that she’s sure TR won’t have a problem finding someone else to play Celeste in the movie. Beth then appears and reveals that he already has, as she is the new Celeste.

Valerie asks Kayla if the surgeon expressed any concern about permanent brain damage. Kayla says not at this point, but they will have to wait and see. Lani asks if they can see him. Kayla says they are welcome to sit with him and suggests limiting it to two for now. Abe sends his love as Kayla takes Lani and Valerie to Eli’s room. Lani goes to Eli’s side and tells him that she and Valerie are right there. Eli tries to speak, so they wonder what he’s trying to say.

Chanel questions Beth being the new Celeste. Beth confirms that she was just cast and asks if Chanel was hoping for the role. Chanel reveals she already did and was trying to get out of it for weeks. Beth asks why. Paulina informs her that Chanel’s soon to be ex-husband is the director. Chanel wonders if this means that Johnny has caved. Paulina questions why he would do that. Chanel reveals that she helped him with a family crisis, so maybe this is his way of saying thanks. Chanel asks if Beth has talked to Johnny. Beth says she just talked to TR. Chanel doesn’t care how it happened and is just glad it did. Beth asks if she should be worried about Johnny. Chanel says not at all as he is a very talented director and very passionate about this project. Chanel mentions Johnny having her try on wigs and study tarot cards which Beth questions. Beth mentions she hasn’t read the script yet as she just got cast. Beth recalls TR mentioning something about Celeste being a psychic. Beth says she would love to pick Chanel’s brain about the role. Chanel invites Beth in to the Bakery so they can chat. Beth thanks her as Chanel introduces herself and Paulina. Chanel tells Beth that she is the one helping her out as they head in to the bakery.

Shawn brings Julie to the hospital where Abe talks to them about the shooter being a known drug dealer named Frank. Shawn points out that Eli wasn’t working a case that involved him. Julie wonders if Eli was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Shawn brings up that Eli was questioning a woman right before the shooting. Abe explains that was part of a background check and that the woman told Lani that Eli had stepped out in the middle of their meeting. Shawn decides to go check on leads. Julie encourages him to find out what has happened to Eli. Shawn tells Julie that he loves her and exits the hospital. Julie hugs Abe and asks how Lani is holding up. Abe admits she’s shook up but keeping it together. Abe thinks Lani could use some additional support.

TR wishes he saved some of the heroin for himself instead of using it all on Frank but decides it’s probably for the best as he has to keep a clear head. TR believes that Eli is dead and says it should have hit the news by now. TR checks his tablet and is shocked to find out Eli is still alive.

Abe calls Paulina, who says it’s nice to hear from him. Abe informs her that there is something she should know as he reveals that Eli was shot earlier today. Paulina asks if he’s alright. Abe says he is at the moment and they are at the hospital. Paulina says she’ll be right there and hangs up.

Lani can’t make out what Eli is saying. Kayla guesses he’s just dreaming. Lani encourages Eli to relax. Eli continues dreaming about getting shot. Lani notes that he seems really agitated. Kayla encourages Lani to keep talking to him and to keep him calm. Lani tells Eli that their family is safe. Valerie adds that the man who did this to him is no longer a threat. Eli then begins having a seizure.

Allie calls Tripp and says she got his text and got all of his stuff that he left in a box, so whenever he wants her to drop it off, he can text or call her. Allie hopes he’s doing well and hangs up.

Chanel tells Beth about Celeste being a psychic and going up against the Devil. Chanel says that Celeste was the first person to sense the Devil was in Salem and mutters that she wishes she was here now. Chanel adds that Celeste was from New Orleans and had Creole accent which Beth notes she will have to work on. Beth comments that TR was right that this is a great part. Chanel calls it interesting that TR was the one who casted her. Beth guesses that she knows TR. Chanel reveals that TR used to date her mom and they have a daughter together, her half-sister Lani. Beth asks if TR and Paulina are close. Chanel says TR would like them to be, but he did some pretty bad stuff to her in the past, so she’s not sure that she can trust him. Chanel mentions that TR apologized to her and seems sincere and he claims he put it all behind him, but she doesn’t think men like that can change. Chanel notes that Paulina thinks everyone deserves a second chance, so maybe she’s right. Beth tells Chanel that she has something she needs to tell her, but she gets a call from Shawn, who asks her to come down to the police station right away.

Paulina goes to the hospital and sits with Julie and Abe. Paulina tells Julie that she’s so sorry this happened and that she knows how much she loves Eli, like they all do. TR then arrives and claims to Paulina that he just heard about Eli and asks how he is. Paulina responds that he’s in recovery and Lani is with him now. TR asks if Eli is awake. Julie says not as far as they know. TR introduces himself to Abe as Lani’s father. Julie didn’t know he was in the picture. TR calls it a recent development and asks who Julie is. Paulina explains that she is Eli’s grandmother and that Abe is the mayor. TR calls Abe the man that Lani thought was his dad. Abe clarifies that he is her dad. TR appreciates Abe looking out for his little girl and says he doesn’t know how to thank him. Abe responds that he doesn’t need his thanks. Abe declares that being Lani’s father is the greatest gift in his life and Lani will always be his daughter, so he’ll do his best to protect her which means he’s going to have to ask TR to leave.

Lani panics as Kayla begins to work on Eli. Kayla asks Lani to leave the room. Valerie agrees to take Lani out but says she will be back to help. Lani cries that they have to save Eli. Valerie promises to do everything they can.

Chanel goes to see Allie and says she thinks she has good news as she just met the new Celeste since apparently TR gave someone else the part. Allie asks if this means they are off the hook and don’t have to do the movie. Chanel hopes so. Allie notes that would be very good news. Allie adds that Chanel was just in time because she made snickerdoodles for Will. Chanel calls it nice to finally meet Will and jokes that he’s a hottie. Allie reminds him that he’s her gay brother and married. Chanel assures that she’s done dating her family and asks if they had fun catching up. Allie says they did and reveals that they spent a lot of time talking about Chanel.

Beth meets Shawn in the interrogation room at the police station and asks what this is about. Shawn informs her of Eli being shot by a local drug dealer. Beth says that’s awful but asks what it has to do with her. Shawn says that she was the last person to see Eli before the shooting, so he hoped that she could shed some light on why Eli was in the park. Beth responds that all he said was that he had something to take care of and it wouldn’t be long, but then he never came back and now she knows why. Beth comments on Lani being young to be a widow. Shawn then reveals that Eli is still alive and was just getting out of surgery, so he’s hoping soon that he will be able to tell him what really went down. Beth thinks back to warning Eli to keep TR away from his wife and kids because he is the Devil. Beth guesses that Eli being alive changes everything.

Abe asks TR to leave. TR asks why he would do that when he’s family. TR adds that he and Lani have already started to bond so he’s sure she wouldn’t have a problem with him being here. Abe argues that he does because he knows what TR did to Paulina and he’s not comfortable having him around her, his daughter, or his grandchildren. TR understands why Abe wouldn’t want him around, but assures him that he has changed and he would really like to have a chance to be here for his daughter. Lani comes out from Eli’s room so Julie asks how he is. Lani cries that she doesn’t understand as they were talking to him about what happened. TR cuts her off and quickly says he can explain. Lani questions what he could explain.

Kayla and Valerie work to try to stop Eli’s seizure.

Chanel doesn’t know if she should be flattered or scared that Allie was talking to her brother about her. Allie suggests a little of both. Chanel asks if Allie told Will that they slept together. Allie confirms that she did because she wanted him to hear it from her and she also wanted his help with figuring out what her feelings for her mean and if she’s gay. Chanel asks what Will said. Allie says that Will told her he couldn’t answer that for her but he told her about his experience and it was really helpful. Allie adds that she thought a lot about it and she understands now that her experience and Will’s are different. Allie says Will was in the closet and used to sleep with women even though he wasn’t really into it but then he came out and realized he’s gay while she’s not and she knows that because she’s definitely attracted to men but she knows she’s not completely straight because clearly she’s attracted to Chanel. Allie reveals that Will thinks that she’s bisexual and she thinks he might be right.

Shawn questions Beth saying that Eli being alive changes everything. Beth claims she just meant for Lani since she still has her husband. Shawn informs her that Lani told him that Beth met with Eli to discuss her relationship with TR Coates. Beth emphasizes that was a past relationship. Shawn asks if she can tell him what was said during that meeting. Beth calls it a private matter. Shawn understands but someone shot and injured one of his officers today, so it’s his job to find out what happened to him and in order to do that, he needs as much information as possible. Beth doubts anything she would say would be relevant. Shawn says sometimes the little things can be what cracks the case wide open. Shawn asks Beth to tell him what she told Eli and to not leave anything out.

TR apologizes to Lani for jumping in like that. Lani asks what he wanted to explain. TR claims he was just going to explain why he’s here and says he read about what happened to Eli. Lani thought Abe said he asked Shawn not to release any information to the media. Abe confirms that he did but every reporter is on social media. TR tells Lani that he didn’t mean to intrude as they just started to get to know one another, but he wanted to come show his support if that’s alright with her. Lani says it’s fine. Julie wants to get back to the subject of Eli and asks Lani what he said about the shooting. Lani says he was just mumbling in his sleep and then he had a seizure. Lani adds that Kayla asked her to leave while Valerie stayed to help, so she doesn’t know what’s happening. Paulina hugs Lani and encourages that everything will be alright. Kayla comes over and confirms Eli’s seizure but they were able to get it under control. Kayla then announces that Eli is now in a coma. Kayla says it’s impossible to predict when a patient will come out of a coma, so they will just have to let Eli’s body heal itself and then see what happens. Lani asks Abe to check with the babysitter which he agrees to do as Lani heads back to Eli’s room. Paulina encourages Julie that everything is going to be alright. Shawn returns and asks what’s going on. Julie informs him that Eli’s in a coma and asks if he found anything out about the shooting. Shawn looks at TR and says he’d rather not discuss that information in front of a stranger. TR remarks that he’s not a stranger, he’s Lani’s father. Shawn introduces himself and reveals that he just interviewed TR’s ex-girlfriend, Beth Howard. Paulina shouts out that she just met Beth and questions that being his ex. TR responds that they dated a year ago but it’s been over for awhile. Paulina asks why Shawn needed to speak with her. Shawn explains that Eli just left a meeting with Beth before going to the park. Paulina asks what the meeting was about. Shawn informs her that Eli had some questions about Beth’s relationship with TR. Paulina argues that TR told her that he got clean years ago after prison and swore he wasn’t using drugs and that he hadn’t raised his hand to another woman since. Paulina says she wanted to verify his story and Eli offered to help by digging in to his past to see if he was telling the truth. Paulina asks what Beth had to say about her relationship with TR. Abe adds that he’d like to hear the answer that himself.

Chanel asks Allie if she’s comfortable identifying as bisexual. Allie says she thinks so and that it feels right. Allie asks if that’s weird since Chanel isn’t big on labels. Chanel says she would never judge her. Allie says talking to Will made her realize how much pressure she had been putting on herself to choose gay or straight and now she knows she doesn’t have to. Allie says what helped her was remembering when Paulina found out they kissed and Chanel explained that she wasn’t gay, just sometimes she kisses girls and sometimes she kisses boys. Allie guesses she does too but some people might call themselves bisexual while others might not and that’s okay. Allie is still processing it but is seeing herself through a new lens and embracing who she is. Allie says she feels good and more at peace. Chanel says she’s happy for her. Allie just wishes she could have figured out her sexual identity before hurting Tripp. Chanel says she didn’t mean to but Allie says it doesn’t make it any less painful. Chanel asks if there’s any chance but Allie says no since Tripp made it very clear they are over, asked for his ring back, and now all of his stuff back. Chanel mentions that she made a plea on her behalf but he wouldn’t listen. Allie thanks her for trying and calls her a good friend.

Shawn says he spoke a great length with Beth and she had a lot to say. Shawn reveals that Beth confirmed that during her relationship with TR, there was no physical violence and that he was sober for the entire time. Paulina is relieved to hear that. Julie asks if Beth knew why Eli went to the park and faced off with a drug dealer but Shawn says no. Abe guesses they won’t have the full picture until Eli wakes up.

Valerie sits at Eli’s side and encourages him to come back to her. Kayla brings Lani back in to the room as Valerie breaks down crying over Eli.

Chanel tells Allie that they are in the same boat as part of her still loves Johnny but there is zero chance of them getting back together. Allie says before realizing that she was bisexual, she couldn’t imagine her and Chanel together as a couple and usually she’d say jumping into a new relationship right after an old one ends is a terrible idea, but Chanel is her best friend and they know everything about each other. Allie adds that they obviously have feelings for each other. Allie says now that they are both single, maybe this is their chance to give them a shot and see if they have a future. Chanel asks if she means as a couple. Allie says yes unless that sounds crazy. Chanel says it definitely sounds crazy but she absolutely loves it. Chanel and Allie then kiss each other.

Shawn takes Julie to the chapel to say a prayer for Eli. Paulina hopes TR understands why she had Eli look in to him. TR says of course and he’s glad she did because now she knows that he’s telling the truth that he’s a changed man. TR tells her that he’s going to be in Salem for awhile so he has plenty of time to earn her trust, which he fully intends to do, but right now they have to put their issues aside and be there for Lani. Paulina cries about Lani and the twins possibly losing Eli. Abe finishes a call and looks over to see TR comforting Paulina.

Lani tells Eli how much she loves him and tells him to take as much time as he needs to recover. Lani cries that they will be fine and she knows he will be too.

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At the hospital, Lani calls Valerie and informs her that Eli has just been taken in for surgery. Lani cries that she’s so sorry. Abe arrives and hugs Lani.

TR slips a Do Not Disturb sign onto his door as Beth enters. TR tells her to relax as he’s not going to bite. Beth says she can tell that he’s been using and recalls how he beat her when he was high. Beth decides coming here was a mistake but TR warns that walking away from him would be a bigger mistake.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Maggie calls Jake and leaves a message, saying she just got back from Chicago, hoping he can explain why there was a surprise DiMera shareholder meeting and how instead of Victor joining the board like they discussed, Johnny DiMera was installed in his place. Maggie tells Jake to call her and hangs up. Xander then enters and greets Maggie. Xander says he’s here because he wanted to tell her in person that Sarah is back in town. Maggie says she’s glad to hear that but surprised because of when she was there a few weeks ago, she was terribly hurtful and made it clear that she didn’t want anything to do with any of them. Xander reveals that it wasn’t Sarah but Ava Vitali in a Sarah mask and that the woman who dumped him on his wedding day also wasn’t Sarah, but Kristen DiMera, which shocks Maggie. Xander explains that Sarah became a threat to Kristen so she kidnapped her and made it look like she left on her own so no one would look for her. Maggie asks where Sarah has been all this time. Xander informs her that she’s been held captive on an island until Steve, Kayla, and Abigail were able to rescue her. Maggie can’t believe it. Xander confirms it’s all true. Maggie excitedly hugs Xander, relieved that Sarah is safe. Maggie then stops and points out that if this is true, Sarah never stopped loving him. Xander says maybe but right now, she only has eyes for Tony DiMera which Maggie questions.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna complains to Tony that she didn’t sleep at all because she was in the guest bedroom, wondering why her husband was not beside her. Tony argues that she knows why they had to sleep in separate bedrooms because Sarah would pitch a fit and try to throw her out on the street. Anna argues that Tony doesn’t have to let Sarah do anything since this is their house but he is indulging Sarah’s delusion that she is Renee DuMonde and let her call the shots. Anna mocks Sarah’s fantasy that they are madly in love. Tony insists he’s not enjoying this but Kayla said this is the right course of action. Anna argues that Sarah is out of her mind, so they need Marlena to talk some sense in to her. Sarah walks in and remarks that Marlena is upstairs but she’s dealing with a woman tied to the bed.

Gwen walks through the town square and runs in to Abigail. Abigail asks if she’s going to welcome her back.

Beth questions if TR is threatening her. TR says he has an offer that she can’t refuse. TR declares that he will make her a star.

Lani tells Abe that she’s so glad to see him. Abe asks about Eli. Lani says they just took him in to surgery. Kayla comes over and assures that Eli is in the very best hands. Kayla says she’ll let Lani know as soon as she has an update. Kayla encourages them to keep praying for him.

Anna questions Sarah saying that Marlena had someone tied up upstairs. Tony suggests Sarah could be hallucinating. Sarah complains about Anna still being here and says it won’t be her home for long. Sarah notes that her attorney told her that she’d have to show proof that she is the rightful owner of the home before she can kick Anna out, but says obviously she’s a DiMera. Sarah brings up her drivers license and passport missing, so she will have her long lost brother Chad attest to her identity. Sarah then presents Tony with a contract to retain her lawyer’s services so they can initiate his divorce from Anna, so all he has to do is sign.

Maggie questions Sarah now thinking she is Renee DuMonde after reading her diary. Xander blames the drug that Kristen injected her with and says that Sarah is completely delusional. Xander tells Maggie about Sarah’s plan to have Tony and Anna divorce and to get Anna kicked out of the mansion. Xander adds that Tony has been advised to be worried about Sarah’s mental state. Maggie brings up the treatment that helped Abigail. Xander says that’s where Maggie comes in since she’s next of kin. Xander hands Maggie a paper to sign to get Sarah the help she needs. Maggie questions it being against her will. Xander explains that it’s the only way. Maggie sits down with the paper. Xander knows it’s a lot to take in but says if they want Sarah back, this is the only way. Maggie declares that she will not sign it.

Gwen tells Abigail that they were all worried about her and she’s very happy that she was rescued. Abigail questions that since Gwen hates her guts. Abigail brings up Chad trying to get the accomplice’s name from Ava but she wonders what possible reason Ava could have for wanting her gone when she barely knows her, Sarah, or Kristen, so she didn’t want her gone but Gwen has all kinds of reasons to want Sarah out of the picture and she was desperate to stop her from finding Sarah. Abigail declares that it’s glaringly obvious to her that it was Gwen that bashed her over the head.

Abe suggests Lani go home and take a shower, but Lani refuses to go anywhere until she knows that Eli is okay. Abe asks her what happened as they sit together. Lani explains that she was at the police station when Shawn came in and said there had been a shooting in the park and asked her to back him up. Lani adds that when they got there, Eli was on the ground with a bullet in his head and there was a drug dealer slumped over on the bench with Eli’s gun in his hand. Lani mentions that the dealer had been on their radar but he wasn’t an active case for Eli. Lani reveals that Eli was doing a background search on TR.

Beth laughs at the idea of TR making her a star, saying she’s heard that before. TR says he has the perfect role for her in “Possessed: The Marlena Evans Story” because one of his leads wants out due to personal issues. TR claims that Beth would be ideal for the part. Beth asks if she’d be playing the lead role of Marlena Evans. TR says she would be playing Celeste and be instrumental to the story as she totally steals the show. Beth points out that it’s not the Celeste Story. TR insists that she will bring depth to the role and promises she will make bank on this because word of mouth on this film is huge. Beth asks if he wants her to audition. TR says he already knows what she can do. Beth guesses he wants something from her. TR says just the courtesy of keeping their private history private. Beth informs him that he’s too late for that as she already gave every detail about him to Eli. TR reveals that Eli is in no condition to repeat that story.

Anna pulls Tony aside and questions if he’s going to hire this attorney and go through with the divorce. Tony says of course not. Anna asks if she should bring popcorn for this show. Sarah remarks that Anna will soon be nothing but an unpleasant memory as she offers the paper to Tony.

Xander questions if Maggie wants Sarah to get help. Maggie says she does but she’s not going to subject her to being hospitalized against her will. Maggie says she has to talk to Sarah and see her. Xander offers to take Maggie to the DiMera Mansion. Maggie asks if he’s sure he should come with her since he and Gwen are engaged. Xander admits that he loves Gwen and Sarah. Maggie points out that if Xander had any idea what happened months ago, he and Sarah would still be together. Maggie asks what he’s going to do. Xander says all he can think about right now is making sure Sarah gets the help that she needs.

Gwen laughs at Abigail thinking she was Ava’s accomplice and calls that ridiculous because she hardly knows Ava and she doesn’t know Kristen at all. Gwen brings up how Abigail was convinced she was masquerading as Sarah but came out looking like a fool. Abigail points out how she wasn’t wrong about it being someone in a Sarah mask and she was only wrong about the person in it. Gwen says she has somewhere to be but Abigail says she’s just getting to the fascinating part. Abigail goes over two different people masquerading as Sarah, who break up with Xander on two different occasions. Abigail says first Kristen did it to cover up Sarah’s kidnapping but the second time, she doesn’t know who would benefit from it except Gwen.

Abe asks Lani about Eli checking on TR’s background. Lani explains that TR told Paulina that he went to prison years ago for stealing from his clients to support his drug habit, but he got clean and hasn’t used or hit a woman since. Abe says that’s what they all say. Lani says that’s why Eli wanted to verify TR’s story, so he tracked down his ex-girlfriend Beth and she was at the police station when she got there this morning and said she just talked to Eli. Abe asks what she told him, but Lani says she never got to find out because Shawn alerted her to the shooting. Lani cries that they didn’t even know Eli was in the park until they got there. Lani didn’t know why he was there and wonders if she’ll ever be able to find out.

TR informs Beth of Eli being the one shot in the park. Beth asks how it happened and how he could know, unless he had something to do with it.

Gwen mocks Abigail wanting to pin this on her but says it’s obvious that Kristen was Ava’s accomplice. Abigail says she knows for a fact it wasn’t Kristen since Ned told her that Kristen was waiting for him on the island. Ava says maybe it was the pilot or maybe the guy who posed as Ava’s lawyer to get her out of the police station. Abigail questions Gwen knowing about that. Gwen says it’s all over the news. Gwen doesn’t care what Abigail thinks of her because she had nothing to do with her kidnapping, and now that she’s back, it doesn’t matter. Abigail argues that Sarah has lost months of her life and is drugged out of her mind, like Abigail was when Gwen drugged her. Gwen blames Abigail for leaving the syringe lying around, otherwise Sarah would be perfectly fine. Abigail points out that she made a full recovery, so she has every confidence that Sarah will too.

Maggie and Xander arrive at the DiMera Mansion. Maggie is excited to see Sarah but Sarah, believing she is Renee, comments that Maggie has aged.

Abe encourages Lani that she’ll get the whole story when Eli comes out of surgery. Abe reminds Lani that Kayla said Eli is in good hands. Abe adds that he’s young, strong, and has everything to live for. Lani cries that she knows but he didn’t have a pulse when she got to him. Lani states that Eli was gone and she had to give him CPR to get his heart beating until the EMTs got there. Abe declares that Lani saved Eli’s life. Lani worries about what if she didn’t as Abe hugs her.

TR claims to Beth that he had nothing to do with Eli’s shooting as it seems a deadbeat drug dealer shot him and then overdosed. Beth questions the one person that she told her story to, ends up shot and killed right after she met with him. TR says he’s a cop and it’s a dangerous job. TR says that coincidences happen. TR talks about his movie being based on real life. TR is waiting to hear Beth’s answer about playing Celeste. TR claims he has people beating down his door to be part of this project so this is a limited opportunity. TR asks if Beth wants the job or not.

Gwen argues that Abigail wants Sarah to go back to her old self because she’s cheering for Xander to throw her over for Sarah. Abigail states that Xander loved Sarah before he ever laid eyes on Gwen and he never would’ve dated her or proposed to her if he hadn’t believed that Sarah broke his heart. Abigail tells Gwen that she knows it’s true. Gwen says Abigail being so determined to find Sarah was not about Maggie but about wanting to get revenge on her.

Sarah apologizes to Maggie for being rude and claims the last time that she saw Maggie, she was chasing after a toddler. Sarah calls Xander “Alex” and questions what he’s doing here as she told him she never wanted to see him again. Sarah asks if Maggie let Xander drag her here with the ridiculous story that she is her daughter when she is obviously not. Sarah asks about Neil Curtis. Anna informs her that he’s dead which Sarah calls a shame. Sarah tells them that they are just in time as Tony has hired a divorce attorney so they will be free to get married and live happily ever after. Maggie then asks for the pen and the papers from Xander to sign off on making sure Sarah gets all the tests and treatments that she needs.

Abigail tells Gwen that not everything is about her. Abigail wants Sarah to get well because she’s her cousin and she loves her. Gwen points out that she is Abigail’s sister. Abigail argues that Sarah never tried to kill her before. Gwen questions if Abigail is so concerned about family then why she didn’t bother to tell Maggie that her daughter is back in town. Abigail says Maggie is out of town but Gwen reveals that Xander is with her now.

Sarah argues that she won’t let Maggie do this. Tony sees no harm in having a check up if the tests prove nothing is wrong. Sarah shouts that nothing is wrong and she won’t let any of them destroy her chance at happiness. Sarah goes to storm out but Kayla arrives with a cop. Xander reveals that he called Kayla before they left and told her they might need some assistance. Kayla asks if Maggie signed the consent form. Maggie asks Kayla to help her daughter. Sarah yells that she’s not her daughter and she doesn’t need help. Kayla says they are here to help her. Sarah complains that they are treating her like a criminal and warns them to get out of her way. The cop tells her that it would be best if she came willingly. Sarah questions if they will handcuff her otherwise. Sarah tells Tony to do something to help her but Tony says his hands are tied. Kayla promises they will take good care of her. Sarah calls Xander a bastard and says it’s all his fault. Sarah is dragged out in handcuffs as Kayla and the cop leave with her.

Beth questions TR bribing her with a movie role. TR asks if she doesn’t believe in her own talents. Beth ask if she’s going to get shot if she says no. TR insists he had nothing to do with that shooting but he thinks Beth knows it would be in both of their best interests if she signed on for the role.

Lani tells Abe that every time she and Eli walk out the door, they know there’s a chance that something will happen to them, so that’s why every time they leave in the morning, they say I love you. Lani isn’t sure if that’s the last thing she said to Eli. Abe assures that Eli knows how much she loves him. Lani points out that they didn’t even sleep together last night since she got home late and didn’t want to wake him. Lani wonders if that was their last chance to be a family together. Lani knows she should try to be positive and optimistic. Abe encourages her to feel whatever she wants. Lani thinks it’s so hard being back in the hospital where they lost their son. Abe reminds her that it’s also where their twins were born. Lani cries that Eli was shot in the head and wasn’t breathing. Abe hugs Lani as she prays for God to let Eli live.

Beth tells TR that selling out isn’t unheard of in this business and remarks on him putting his fist in her face. TR asks if they are having a #metoo moment. Beth hoped things were getting better but sees slimy jerks like him still run the world. Beth comments that her biggest role was woman #4 in a B movie. TR argues that his film will change all that and make her a star. Beth responds that maybe being a star isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. TR asks if she is saying no.

Kayla puts Sarah in a hospital bed. Sarah questions how she could do this to her when she saved her life on the island and kept Kristen from putting drugs in her food but this is how she repays her. Maggie says they are just trying to help her. Sarah cals her a bitch and shouts that her name is Renee.

Gwen tells Abigail that she can go tell Maggie that her precious daughter is back instead of harassing her. Abigail argues that she’s going to prove that Gwen had something to do with it. Xander arrives and questions what Abigail is so determined to prove. Gwen informs Xander that Abigail has accused her of being involved in her kidnapping even though she has no evidence. Xander argues that Abigail is in no position to be throwing stones. Xander talks about Sarah being a shell of herself because of some drug that Abigail left lying around. Abigail tries to explain that it wasn’t intended for Sarah. Xander argues that Abigail wanted Gwen to be her victim and then couldn’t be bothered to clean up after herself. Xander tells Abigail that what happened to Sarah is her fault so she doesn’t get to stand on her moral high ground this time. Xander asks why she is still here, so Abigail then walks away. Xander can’t believe Gwen is related to Abigail. Gwen thanks Xander for defending her. Xander starts to call Gwen the woman he loves but stops and says he loves her. Gwen asks if he’s alright as she can’t imagine him seeing Sarah like that. Xander is just glad she’s getting the treatment she needs and he hopes that she will be on the road to recovery soon.

Kayla encourages that Sarah will feel better soon. Sarah argues that she was feeling just fine before they showed up. Maggie asks for a moment alone with Sarah, so Kayla exits. Sarah tells Maggie to get out. Maggie sits down and says she knows how difficult this is, but she has no idea how much she’s missed her. Sarah shouts that she hates Maggie.

Anna tells Tony that she’s thankful Maggie and Xander got here when they did, so now Sarah will get locked in a padded cell and never darken their door way again. Anna asks Tony where he’d like to have lunch. Tony responds that they just witnessed a mentally ill woman getting dragged out against her will. Tony tells Anna to have some compassion. Tony complains that Sarah poses no threat to Anna at all but she was too selfish to show any kindness. Anna asks if Tony heard how Sarah talked to her. Tony understands how Anna must despise Renee DuMonde, but he loved her once and will never forgive himself for how she was murdered and this all reminded him of how horrible it all was. Tony says he’s sorry but he found Anna to be cruel to poor Sarah. Tony adds that as for lunch, he’s lost his appetite, so he won’t be joining her. Tony then exits the room, leaving Anna in disbelief.

TR tells Beth that she’s not fooling him as she wouldn’t be there if she wasn’t buying what he’s selling. Beth responds that his daughter deserves to know the truth about him, but she’s not going to tell her and she hates herself for it. TR knew she would see things his way and says he will have the papers drawn up ASAP.

Lani complains to Abe that it seems like Eli has been in surgery forever and asks how long it’s been. Abe says they should hear some news soon. Kayla comes over and announces that Eli is out of surgery.

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Update written by Joseph

Lani goes to the police station and in to the interrogation room. She sees Beth and says she was just looking for Eli. Beth tells her that she just missed him. Lani asks if he said when he would be back. Beth responds that Eli said he had something to take care of and that he would be back soon to take her statement. Lani asks if Eli called her down here. Beth explains that she came to talk to him about someone Eli has been investigating. Lani asks who would that be. Beth reveals it was TR Coates and asks if Lani knows him. Lani responds that TR Coates is her father.

Eli questions TR about heroin being his drug of choice. TR asks if that’s one of the lies Beth told him. Eli asks if he never had a drug problem then. TR claims he got help and he’s been clean for years. Eli asks if he doesn’t put his hands on women anymore either. TR says never. Eli asks him to start by showing him what’s in the bag in his pocket. TR thinks back to the drug dealer giving it to him as an introductory offer on the house. TR claims to Eli that Chanel gave him some sweets from the bakery. Eli asks if he can take a look.

Allie gives Will a donut from the bakery and asks how it is. Will tells her that she really nailed Grandma Alice’s recipe. Allie then asks Will to answer her question; is she gay? Allie jokes that Will is kind of the expert. Allie says she needs to figure out why she can’t shake these feelings for Chanel and why she let them ruin her relationship with Tripp. Allie questions if she’s gay and she just can’t admit it. Will wishes he could help her, but those are questions that she’s going to have to answer herself.

Chanel returns to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and finds Johnny knocked out on the ground. Chanel tries waking him up.

Marlena goes to the DiMera Mansion where Devil Belle now answers the door with yellow eyes. Marlena says it’s true and that Ben told her but she didn’t want to believe him. The Devil mocks her. Marlena yells at the Devil to stay away from her daughter. The Devil says no but he’s glad that she’s there. The Devil invites Marlena in and says the fun is just getting started.

Chanel continues trying to wake Johnny up. Johnny wakes up and she’s relieved to see that he’s alive. Chanel questions what the hell happened since she left him talking to Belle. Johnny sits up and declares it was not Belle.

The Devil mocks Marlena thinking she had sent him back to Hell for good. Marlena argues that they drove him out. The Devil says they didn’t and claims he left Marlena’s body on his own free will as it was time for a new partner, so he just went in to Belle. Marlena tells him to leave her daughter alone but the Devil says he has big plans for Belle. The Devil laughs about Ben and Ciara being convinced that Johnny is his new host but they both know he prefers the female form. Marlena brings up Susan telling her and hoping it wasn’t true. The Devil says he’s aware that Susan tipped her off and questions what Marlena is going to do about it since she’s powerless to stop him. Marlena declares that she’s not and she’s not afraid of him. Marlena wants the Devil to leave Belle immediately.

Beth tells Lani that Eli told her about her. Lani explains that she and TR just met. Lani and Beth introduce themselves to each other. Lani asks what made Beth come look for Eli. Beth explains that she got a call from Billie Reed and was in Chicago, so she figured she’d come tell Eli what she knew. Lani questions how exactly she knows TR. Beth reveals that she used to be his girlfriend but they broke up about 6 months ago. Beth adds that she told Eli all about their relationship. Lani asks Beth to tell her as well because she has some questions.

TR tells Eli that he’s sorry and he’s not trying to get on his bad side but he’d rather not show him what’s in the bag. Eli questions why. TR claims he got the last brownie and he doesn’t trust him not to snag it from him. Eli questions him not even getting a look. TR remarks that he’s not in a sharing mood and he doesn’t know him that well. Eli invites him to the police station so they can get to know each other a little better but TR declines. TR tries to walk away but Eli grabs him. TR demands he get his hands off of him. Eli asks if that’s what he told Beth and Paulina before he beat them. Eli then pins TR down and says he tried to do this the easy way but he’s glad to have a reason to put his hands on him. TR questions getting stopped just because he had a bag. Eli tells TR that he’s keeping him away from his family. TR argues that he can’t keep him away from Lani and his grandchildren. Eli says he will and that TR is under arrest. TR fights back and they struggle. TR grabs Eli’s gun and it goes off, shooting Eli. TR panics with blood on his hands as Eli collapses to the ground.

Beth asks Lani why this suddenly feels official. Lani doesn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable but she hasn’t known TR very long and her mother has said some very distressing things about him. Beth informs Lani that Eli told her about TR abusing Paulina. Lani says that TR swears he has changed and is no longer using drugs. Lani asks if that’s Beth’s experience. Lani swears that anything she says will not leave this room. Shawn walks in and apologizes, thinking the room was free. Shawn goes to leave but then gets a text of shots being fired in the park. Shawn asks Lani to come with him as backup. Lani asks Beth to stay until she gets back so they can finish this conversation as she then leaves with Shawn.

Allie tells Will that maybe she’s gay and just in denial about it, asking if that’s how it was for him. Will says even when he was in the closet, he knew he was attracted to guys. Allie points out that Will had a baby with Gabi. Will says he cares a lot about Gabi but doesn’t think he was ever really sexually attracted to her. Allie says she’s surprised because Gabi is super hot. Will then asks if Allie is attracted to Gabi. Allie says no, or at least she doesn’t think she is. Will asks if Allie has been attracted to other women. Allie confirms that she’s never felt that way about women, except for one. Will suggests they should talk about Chanel then.

Chanel helps Johnny up and asks what the hell happened as he said it wasn’t his aunt Belle. Johnny says he needs to explain something but they hear a noise outside the door.

Devil Belle slams Marlena against the front door and chokes her, talking about how Marlena is always fighting him after all these years. The Devil suggests she just give up and let go. Marlena says never but the Devil says he can feel her life slipping away, so in a few moments, she will be dead and can join him in Hell.

TR stands over Eli’s body and says he warned him but he wouldn’t listen and now look what he did. The drug dealer, Frank, returns and says he got TR’s text, questioning if he needs more already since the bag he gave him had enough to kill a horse. He then sees Eli on the ground . He tells TR that he doesn’t know what happened here so it’s none of his business. Frank goes to leave but TR pulls the gun on him and says he just made it his business. He questions what he’s doing. TR says he’s in a little bit of a jam and he needs Frank to help him out.

Allie tells Will that when Chanel first kissed her, she was surprised because they were always just really good friends. Will asks if Allie never thought about being with her. Allie says no as she only ever dated guys. Will asks if Allie liked it when Chanel kissed her. Allie confirms that she really liked it. Will asks if she freaked out after. Allie thinks she just played it off like no big deal and pushed her freaking out feelings aside. Will says in his experience, pushing feelings aside is not usually the best strategy. Allie says after that, every time she thought about the kiss, she would just make excuses. Will asks if they talked about it. Allie confirms that she told Chanel that she didn’t feel that way about her and moved on. Will points out that she didn’t really move on though. Allie admits that they kissed again on the fourth of July and that time, she couldn’t pretend that she didn’t like it and thinks she even initiated it. Will calls that a big step. Allie says she pulled back again and threw herself in to the relationship with Tripp. Will asks how she feels now. Allie says it’s not weird and it’s like there’s a charge and pull between them that makes her want to kiss Chanel and touch her all the time, almost like she can’t breathe.

Devil Belle continues choking Marlena and says it’s time to say goodnight. Chanel comes out from the living room and tries to help but the Devil uses his powers to stop Chanel from moving forward. Chanel screams to let her go. The Devil says she has front row seats to the death of Dr. Marlena Evans. The Devil tells Chanel to stick around so he can kill her next. The Devil threatens to snap Marlena’s neck in an instant. Johnny then appears and hits Devil Belle from behind with a statue, knocking The Devil/Belle unconscious, and saves Marlena.

TR rushes in to his room at the Salem Inn. TR questions what the hell he has done and tells himself that he’s supposed to have his act together and be better than this. TR panics that it was Lani’s husband, his son in law, and a cop. TR says he knows Eli pushed his buttons and made him angry. TR stops and says enough of that. He looks at the blood on his hands and declares he has to clean this mess up.

Shawn and Lani find Eli and Frank in the park. Lani rushes to Eli’s side and checks on him while Shawn checks Frank. Shawn notes that Frank has Eli’s gun in his hands and looks like he’s just been shot up with heroin. Lani calls out that Eli has no pulse and is not breathing after being shot in the head. Lani desperately tries to revive Eli while Shawn calls for backup.

TR comes out of the shower with his clothes in a trash bag. TR says there’s no need to panic as he did what he had to do; he left the gun in Frank’s hand and he is not talking. TR decides he will get dressed and then find a place to burn his bloody clothes, so nobody will know he was there, especially not Lani. TR thinks back to Eli telling him that Beth was at the police station. TR remarks that there’s always a woman that gets in the way. TR guesses he will have to do something about Beth too because he’ll be damned if he lets her or anyone else come between him and his daughter.

Marlena checks on Belle and tries to wake her up. Chanel questions what is going on. Marlena explains that the Devil is inside Belle and she doesn’t know how it happened but questions why she didn’t stop it. Chanel complains that she was trying to kill them. Marlena argues that it’s not Belle as she’s not in control. The Devil then returns to inside of Johnny. Johnny tells Marlena that he’s so glad she’s okay. Marlena says it’s thanks to him and asks how he knew. Johnny explains that Belle’s eyes started glowing and then she attacked him, so he thought she was going to kill him. Marlena is glad he’s alright and guesses he must have been terrified. Johnny asks what they are going to do to save Belle.

Will asks Allie if her feelings for Chanel are not going away. Allie says if anything, they are getting stronger. Will then asks if Allie has answered her own question. Allie doesn’t know because she’s definitely attracted to men and what she had with Tripp was real. Will asks if she’s not just trying to convince herself. Allie assures that she cared about Tripp a lot and she was never pretending as she loved him until she screwed it all up. Allie hates that she hurt Tripp but notes that for the entire relationship, she was also battling her feelings with Chanel. Allie talks about the night she just wanted to comfort Chanel and be with her. Allie tells Will that she and Chanel slept together and it was her first time with a woman. Will asks how it was. Allie admits it was great and she can’t stop thinking about it. Will asks how it compares to being with a guy. Allie acknowledges that it was different and compares it to like two different flavors of ice cream. Allie asks if she sounds ridiculous. Will then declares that Allie sounds bisexual. Allie jokes about adoring her gay brother but feeling really ignorant talking about this. Allie questions if bisexuality is a real thing or if it’s just something people say so they don’t have to decide. Will assures that it’s a real thing. Will explains that being bisexual means you can fall in love with someone regardless of their gender. Allie comments on Will knowing a lot about this and thanks him. Allie then guesses she is bi but finds it confusing to find a label. Will encourages that she doesn’t have to decide who she is today. Will talks about their parents coming around eventually and encourages that they will be there to support her no matter what. Allie asks Will who he talked to first. Will tells her that it was Marlena who helped him be proud of who he is.

Marlena doesn’t know what to expect when Belle wakes up. Chanel suggests calling the cops or a priest. Johnny doesn’t think they have time to wait since Belle threatened their lives. Marlena agrees that they have to neutralize her. Chanel questions fighting the Devil alone and says she did not sign up for this. Johnny stops her and says he knows he hurt her and she has every right to hate him, but she cares about Allie and Belle is Allie’s aunt too. Johnny encourages that she needs her so he asks her to stay and help them.

Beth remains in the interrogation room when she gets a call from TR, who says long time no speak. Beth argues that she changed her number so she questions how the hell he got it. TR reminds her that he likes to keep track of the people he shares secrets with and wasn’t just going to let her go.

Lani continues trying to revive Eli as paramedics arrive. They reveal that Lani was able to get Eli’s heart going again as Lani prays for Eli to be okay.

Beth informs TR that what he did to her isn’t a secret anymore. TR reveals that he heard she ratted him out to detective Eli Grant. Beth questions how he knew. TR says that’s not important but he needs to know if she told anyone else at the police station. TR adds that it’s good if she didn’t. Beth reveals that she just met Lani and was just about to tell her what a poor excuse of a human being he is, but she got pulled away for a shooting in the park. Beth warns that when she or Eli return, she’s going to make an official statement about all the abuse TR did to her and then they will see about pressing charges. TR is not worried and warns that she needs to talk to him first before talking to the cops because he’s going to make her an offer and promises she won’t be sorry.

Lani leaves the park with the paramedics to ride in the ambulance to the hospital while Shawn calls out that he will be praying for him.

Allie tells Will that she is someone’s mother and she’s so all over the place. Will encourages that she has many people who love and support her. Will adds that if Allie decides to come out, they will all be there for her. Allie thanks him and hugs him. Allie guesses she has a lot of thinking to do. Will suggests she give her brain a rest and listen to her heart because love is love. Will tells Allie that he’s proud of her because this can be really scary and emotionally heavy. Will praises her as amazing and strong. Will says he loves her. Allie says she loves him too and thanks him as they hug. Will then walks away. Allie wonders what’s taking Chanel so long and hopes Johnny is not being a jerk to her again…

Johnny, Chanel, and Marlena tie Belle to a bed. Marlena suggests getting her medical bag to sedate Belle until they know what’s going to happen next. Chanel says she should go because she has to meet Allie. Marlena decides to walk her out. Johnny thanks Chanel and says he owes her. Marlena thanks Johnny, who says he is glad that he was there when she needed him. Marlena asks if Johnny will be okay alone with Belle for a few moments. Johnny assures he will and asks if Marlena is okay. Marlena says she is just shaken. Johnny knows how hard this is for her considering everything she’s been through. Johnny remarks that they are going to help Belle as he knows they can drive the Devil out. Marlena exits with Chanel. The Devil then takes over Johnny and declares he and Belle are alone at last.

Beth goes to see TR at his hotel room. TR says he’s glad she came and invites her in. Beth asks if they can’t meet in the lobby because she’d like to be in public. TR says he can’t do that right now as he has something sensitive to discuss with her. Beth tells him to forget it as this was a mistake. TR says she’s going to want to listen to his offer. TR gets why she’s nervous, but promises he won’t hurt her. Beth says she’s heard that before and threatens to call 911. TR claims that she’s safe with him, so she enters the room. TR then sneaks a “do not disturb” sign on to the door as he closes it.

The paramedics reveal to Shawn that Frank has died. Shawn guesses that he overdosed. The medic notes that it looks like what was in the needle was enough to kill three people. Shawn wonders what the hell Eli was doing here and how he let a low life drug dealer get close enough to grab his gun.

Lani tells Eli how much she loves him as Eli is stretchered in to the trauma room at the hospital. Lani urges Eli to come back to them because they need him. Lani then breaks down crying.

Chanel meets Allie in the town square. Allie gets up with a smile which Chanel questions. Chanel comments that Allie seems confused. Allie assures that she’s not, she’s just more aware of it. Allie asks Chanel if they are out of the movie and if she talked to Johnny.

Marlena gives Belle a sedative to sleep for a couple hours and leaves the room with Johnny. Johnny suggests Marlena get some rest too since she looks like she’s been through Hell. Marlena says there is no time as she needs to try to reach John. Johnny says he will stay with Belle while she looks for John. Marlena tells him to call her if there’s any change which he agrees to do. Johnny remarks that he knows it’s all going to work out as he hugs Marlena. Johnny then heads back in to the bedroom.

Chanel informs Allie that her and Johnny didn’t get a chance to finish talking about the movie because they got interrupted. Allie asks by what, so Chanel suggests she sit down.

Devil Johnny sits next to the bed with Belle tied up. The Devil declares that now that he’s succeeded in convincing people that Belle is the one who is possessed, they need to make this look good. The Devil suggests they practice a few moves. He uses his power to make the bed shake.

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Eli wakes up and greets Lani at home, questioning her not having her morning coffee. Lani guesses she forgot. Eli asks if she’s mad at him for going to bed before she got home last night as he knew she was dropping the kids off at Abe’s so he assumed she would hang out there for awhile. Lani then reveals that she was actually with T.R.

Allie and Chanel work at the bakery in the town square. TR approaches and comments on them being used to movie hours. Chanel tells him that they are working. TR says he is too as he’s delivering them the latest rewrite of the script and he thinks they will like the rewrites. Chanel and Allie both say they refuse to have anything to do with Johnny DiMera.

Will goes to the DiMera Mansion and sees Johnny. Johnny comments that Will looks great and that married life seems to be agreeing with him. Will remarks that he can’t say the same about Johnny. Johnny guesses he heard that he and Chanel couldn’t make it work. Will responds that he’s heard a lot of things and none of them are very good. Johnny questions him passing judgment. Will informs him that Marlena told him what he’s been up to and she’s tried to see his side of things, but Will wants to take the smirk on Johnny’s face and shove it down his throat.

Ben goes to see Marlena, who says it’s not a very good time. Ben apologizes and says he’s not here to ask for help but to tell her something upsetting. Ben knows they all thought that after the exorcism that they had gotten rid of the Devil. Marlena asks if he thinks she’s still possessed. Ben explains that he does think the Devil is out of her, but he’s not gone as he’s here in Salem.

Susan looks through the window at the Brady Pub where Belle and Shawn are eating inside. Susan thinks back to seeing “666” on Belle’s coat when Devil Johnny made her think that Belle is the Devil. Susan then heads in the Pub and looks through the coats hanging by the door to find Belle’s.

Eli asks Lani how that happened. Lani calls it kind of a coincidence as she ran in to TR on her way to drop the kids off with Abe and he asked her to have a drink at the Pub. Lani says at first she said no, but she changed her mind and she’s actually glad that she did because it ended up being not as intense as she thought it would be. Lani points out that TR eats his fries with mayo too. Eli makes a mocking remark so Lani tells him that this isn’t easy for her and to ease up on the attitude. Eli apologizes. Lani knows Eli went through something like this. Eli recalls wanting to know everything about his biological father. Lani points out that TR is the twins’ biological grandfather, so medically it matters. Lani adds that she thinks about Abe and everything TR did to Paulina. Lani admits that talking to TR makes her feel guilty. Eli acknowledges that it’s messy and there’s no easy way to go about it, so it’s whatever feels right to her. Lani likes that Eli sees how hard this is for her and that if she does decide to get to know TR, Eli trusts her. Eli responds that he does trust her, but not TR which Lani questions. Eli reveals that he’s investigating TR because she has the right to know the truth about her father, whether he wants her to or not.

TR reminds Chanel and Allie that he has signed contracts from both of them. They continue to refuse and threaten to go to the press to tell the truth about Johnny and TR. Chanel brings up TR’s abuse of Paulina. Chanel asks how Lani would feel about TR shoving her little sister around. TR says he doesn’t want them doing anything they don’t want to do but it’s not that easy. TR says he will try to make amends to Paulina and Lani, but the director has final say in casting.

Johnny remarks that Will is rushing to judgment. Will asks for his side of the story then and why he found it necessary to announce the end of his marriage in front of a room full of people without even giving his bride a heads up. Johnny tells him that he has work to do. Will comments on Johnny being a corporate big shot now. Johnny admits he might have embarrassed Chanel a little, but at least he didn’t knock her up and then dump her for some dude. Johnny asks about Arianna. Will points to the portrait of Stefano and says he did a lot of despicable things and caused suffering, but even he drew the line at torturing someone in his own family. Johnny argues that Will is the one on the attack. Will says he doesn’t give a rat’s ass about what he’s doing to him, but he’s talking about what Johnny is doing to Marlena. Will declares that what Johnny is doing to Marlena is unforgivable.

Marlena invites Ben in and questions him thinking the Devil has taken possession of somebody else. Marlena wants him to tell her who it is. Ben reveals the claim that it’s Belle.

Shawn suggests to Belle that they take a vacation together. Belle then spots Susan and questions what she is doing with her coat.

Lani argues that Eli investigating TR behind her back means he doesn’t trust her. Eli says it’s not behind her back since he just told her. Lani points out that he made that decision on his own. Eli agrees that he should have cleared it with her first, but he already contacted Billie Reed at the ISA so they should hear back from her later today. Lani then admits that maybe Eli is thinking more clearly than she is and this is probably a good idea to check him out. Eli hopes that TR has changed and they don’t find anything for her sake.

TR tells Allie and Chanel to tell Johnny what they told him about how it’s better for him and the movie to recast the roles. TR states that if Johnny agrees, he will let them out of their contracts. Allie agrees that it’s worth a try. TR thanks them and wishes them luck. TR tells Chanel that he lives with what he did to Paulina and he was on drugs then, but he’s clean now and hopes to prove to Paulina and Lani that he’s not the same man. TR then walks away. Chanel tells Allie that was a lot and then asks which one of them is going to go talk to Johnny.

Johnny tells Will that he’s contractually obligated to make this film and Marlena understands that, so he doesn’t see why Will can’t. Will argues that Marlena is losing patients and is fearing for her job if this movie gets made. Johnny argues that the producer is in town and the table read is tonight, so it’s too late as the movie is getting made and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Will tells Johnny to rewrite it and take the Devil out of the story. Johnny responds that he’s sorry but the Devil is the story.

Marlena tells Ben that the Devil can’t be in Belle. Ben informs her that Susan saw Belle leaving the DiMera Mansion and saw a “666” on the back of her coat. Marlena points out that Susan has seen these things from the very beginning. Ben says that he and Ciara are convinced that after being at the exorcism, that it was Johnny but Susan found out it wasn’t him. Marlena worries about it being Belle.

Susan claims to Belle that she thought Belle’s coat was her coat. Shawn comes over and asks if something is wrong and what Susan is doing with Belle’s coat. Susan then admits she’s looking for evidence and tells Shawn that he could be in grave danger. Susan then shouts that the Devil is back in Salem and that Shawn is married to her as she points to Belle.

Eli is at the police station when a woman arrives, saying she got a call yesterday from Billie Reed, who said he is checking out TR Coates. The woman reveals that she is TR’s ex girlfriend.

TR sits outside with his phone and calls Lani. TR says he just wanted to say how much it meant to him to talk to her last night. Lani guesses it was nice. TR hopes he’s not pushing too hard but he was thinking that he wants to get to know her family too, so maybe they can have dinner sometime. Lani says she’ll talk to Eli about it and get back to him as they hang up. TR then texts someone, saying he needs to see them.

Johnny mocks Will’s idea to take the Devil out of the movie. Will argues that Johnny was ready to do his script of The Sami Brady Story which won’t destroy Sami the way that this will destroy Marlena. Johnny argues that this won’t destroy Marlena and that Will’s original script was never going to sell. Johnny adds that if he takes a hot property and waters it down, his film career will be over, so it’s his job to take a script and make it better. Will mocks not realizing how much this could hurt his career and how important it was for him to make yet another crappy Devil movie. Will guesses it’s screw grandma as the show must go on. Will then remarks that Stefano would be proud as he walks out.

Ben explains to Marlena that Susan went to check it out and talked to Johnny, but said she felt nothing then when she left, she saw “666” on the back of Belle’s coat and felt the presence of the Devil. Marlena prays for God to help Belle.

Shawn questions what Susan is talking about. Susan tells him that Belle had 666 on the back of her coat last night. Shawn argues that there was something on her coat but no numbers. Susan talks about feeling the Devil’s presence and points out that Belle was at the exorcism. Belle insists that she is herself. Shawn acknowledges that Susan was right about Marlena but Belle is not acting strangely as he would notice. Susan argues that the Devil won’t show himself until after he gets Ciara’s baby but she is going to stop him from doing that as she holds a cross up towards Belle. Belle swears that Susan is wrong. Susan says she’s not afraid. Shawn points out that the cross isn’t working because this is Belle. Susan agrees and decides to go. Susan says she will go to Marlena’s but warns that she won’t give up and the Devil will be vanquished. Susan then exits the Pub. Belle tells Shawn that the problem is that Susan had been right all this time. Shawn argues that she’s wrong this time. Belle doesn’t think anything has happened to her but something has happened. Belle worries that it’s not over.

Allie says she will talk to Johnny because he’s her brother but Chanel says she will do it because she kind of enjoys getting in his face these days. Allie tells Chanel to give him hell as they hug. Will then walks up. Allie introduces him to Chanel. Chanel says she’s sorry but she has to go. Allie wishes her luck as she walks away. Allie informs Will that Chanel is going to talk to Johnny. Will says he just talked to Johnny and he loves his brother, but he wanted to deck him. Allie thought she could get over this and it would all be for the best, but she doesn’t think she will ever be able to forgive Johnny. Will doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Allie is glad he’s here because she couldn’t do this over the phone. Allie then reveals to Will that she and Tripp broke up because Johnny told him that she slept with Chanel.

TR’s ex girlfriend tells Eli that she was in Chicago for an audition and figured it’d be easier to come talk to him in person. Eli appreciates that and asks if she met TR in LA. She confirms they met last year and dated for six months, but assures that it’s over. Eli explains that TR is his wife Lani’s biological father and TR has admitted that he used to be an abuser and addict. Eli says TR swears that he’s kicked all his bad habits in prison and hasn’t abused women since Paulina. Eli adds that he’s now in Salem and wants to get to know Lani and their twins, so he wants to make sure TR is telling the absolute truth. The woman declares that not one freaking word is true.

TR meets with a man outside, who delivers a bag of heroin to TR. He hands him an introductory offer on the house. TR informs him that this will be his home base for awhile so he asks if the man will be around when he wants more. He says he’s got his number and he lives around the corner, so he can just text him and he’ll be there in two seconds. TR says that sounds perfect.

TR’s ex girlfriend tells Eli that she didn’t know TR was an addict when they first met, but it didn’t take her long to figure out he was using heroin. She explains that TR tried to hide it but she could always tell. She says he would shoot up and then take out his frustrations on her. She remarks that he was such a gentleman to not bruise her face when she had an audition coming up. Eli asks if she ever reported him but she says TR threatened to ruin her acting career. Eli is sorry that she had to go through that. She thinks he’s really just sorry that she didn’t report it. She adds that he doesn’t have to just take her word for it as last time, she ended up in the hospital and they took photos. She tells Eli that time, she didn’t have an audition coming up. She warns Eli to keep TR away from his wife and kids because he is the devil incarnate..

Shawn decides he should call Marlena and give her a heads up. Belle talks about having to take this seriously. Belle thinks she’s going to talk to Johnny because Susan said she felt the Devil’s presence in the DiMera Mansion yesterday so she needs to figure out who else was there other than her and Chad. Shawn feels that makes sense that the Devil would be at the DiMera Mansion.

Susan goes to see Marlena and tells her that she needs her help as she has something very terrible to tell her. Marlena informs her that Ben told her all about Belle. Susan points out that she didn’t feel the Devil’s presence with Belle just now. Marlena gets a call from Shawn and confirms that she’s with Susan now and she’s told her about Belle. Shawn informs her that Belle went to go talk to Johnny to try and figure out what happened last night. Marlena decides she will go talk to both of them. Marlena tells Shawn not to worry. Shawn tells her to take care and hangs up. Susan warns Marlena to be careful. Marlena assures Susan that she’s not fighting the Devil by herself as they are all here beside her and they are grateful for all she has done to take care of them. Susan worries that The Devil wants the baby and they can’t let him have the baby. Marlena promises they won’t as she then exits.

Chanel goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Johnny that she and Allie aren’t going to be in his movie and TR said that if Johnny agreed to recast them, he would let them out of their contracts. Johnny questions why he should. Chanel warns that if he doesn’t, they will make life a living hell for him and his producers. Johnny mocks her being upset. Chanel calls him a creep. Johnny wonders where all this passion is coming from and asks if she just can’t quit him.

Eli thanks the woman for coming in. She introduces herself as Beth. Eli asks if she’s in a hurry. Beth says she’s not, so Eli asks for an official statement from her. Beth assures that she would do anything to keep TR from harming another. Eli says he’ll be back and tells her that what she did took a lot of courage, so she should be proud of herself. Eli then exits the room.

Will questions Allie about Johnny telling Tripp that she slept with Chanel and that Tripp believed him. Allie explains that it’s true that she slept with Chanel. Will jokes that it’d be hypocritical if he was shocked. Allie says it’s not Johnny’s fault since she did what she did, but he was involved since it happened on the night that Johnny ended things with Chanel at the wedding reception. Allie admits that she was attracted to Chanel before that and they kissed a couple times, so she didn’t feel bad about that. Allie states that she loves Tripp, but she’s so confused about Chanel.

Chanel tells Johnny that she’s not over him because she’s human and she loved him enough to marry him. Chanel argues that she can’t just turn that off like a light switch. Johnny jokes about rewriting a scene for her since she has all this untapped passion. Chanel tries to slap him but he warns her not to even think about it. Johnny decides he doesn’t need this drama. Johnny agrees that if she drops her lawsuit, he will let her and her girlfriend out of his movie. Belle arrives and tells Johnny that she needs to talk to him. Johnny says he’s in the middle of something. Belle repeats that she needs to talk to him. Chanel says she needs a break, so they will pick this up when Belle leaves. Chanel exits as Belle informs Johnny that Susan just accused her of being the Devil. Belle asks if Johnny saw 666 written on the back of her coat last night. Johnny questions Susan saying that. Belle adds that Susan said she felt Lucifer’s presence in the house. Johnny argues that they saw him exorcised. Belle brings up Susan also saying that the Devil could have gone in to someone else. Belle starts to worry and says that Johnny said he was in the middle of something with Chanel so he can just call her. Johnny stops her and says there was something off about last night so maybe they should put their heads together and see what they can figure out.

TR pays the man for the drugs. He comments that it’s more than what they agreed on. TR says he’s a big tipper, so he says this could be the start of a beautiful friendship and walks away. Eli approaches. TR remarks that it’s funny running in to him here. TR says he was just talking to Lani about getting together some time. Eli says that’s not happening. TR knows Eli is busy but says he’s flexible. Eli warns that he won’t be for long because he was just heading to the Salem Inn to talk to him about a conversation he just had with Beth Howard. Eli asks if that rings a bell.

Lani goes to the police station and in to the interrogation room. She sees Beth and says she was just looking for Eli. Beth tells her that she just missed him.

TR claims not to know Beth Howard. Eli informs him that she’s at the police station right now and just told him that everything TR has been telling Lani and Paulina is a load of crap as he’s still using and that he used Beth as a punching bag last year. TR says she’s lying because he didn’t use her in his last movie and she didn’t take it well. Eli argues that his Hollywood crap doesn’t work on him. Eli then finds the bag of heroin on the ground and asks what they have here. TR claims to have no idea and that someone must dropped it. Eli says that someone is TR.

Will tells Allie that confused is not the worst thing to be and that figuring out who you are can be a life’s work. Allie brings up having a baby and being a mother, so she’s supposed to be a grown up but she doesn’t even know this very basic thing about her. Allie then wonders aloud if she’s gay.

Chanel returns to the living room and finds Johnny seemingly knocked out on the ground.

Susan goes to see Ben and tells him that everything is going to be alright as she just spoke with Marlena. Susan declares that if anyone can figure out what the Devil is up to, Marlena can.

Marlena goes to the DiMera Mansion where Devil Belle now answers the door with yellow eyes.

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Bonnie goes to leave the Brady Pub but Nancy breaks down crying, so Bonnie goes back and hugs her. Bonnie asks her to talk to her about what’s wrong. Nancy doesn’t think she wants to hear it but Bonnie insists and swears that it will stay between them. Nancy declares that it’s her big fat gay husband.

Will and Sonny show up at Craig’s door. Craig asks if he can help them. Will says actually they are here to help him. Craig doesn’t understand and asks who they are. Sonny introduces he and Will then says they are here to talk about his boyfriend, Leo Stark. Craig says thanks but no thanks and shuts the door on them.

Brady finds Chloe at the bar and asks where Leo is. Chloe says he is on his way and asks about Will and Sonny. Brady says they should be at Craig’s room now. Chloe hopes that they can talk some sense in to Craig. Brady says they just have to buy them some time. Chloe remarks that she’ll need several drinks to make nice with Leo. Brady encourages that they will get through this whole thing together. Brady adds that it will be worth it just to get Leo off of Craig’s back. Chloe hopes it works. Brady asks if she thinks Leo suspects anything. Leo then appears and questions what is going on here. Chloe didn’t realize he was right there which Leo calls obvious. Leo asks Brady what he’s not supposed to be suspicious of.

Paulina goes to see Eli at his home. Eli notes that she looks like something is wrong. Paulina asks where Lani is. Eli responds that she took the twins to see her dad.

Lani walks through the town square with her twins. TR approaches and greets her. TR asks where they are off to. Lani responds that she’s taking the twins to spend the night with their grandfather.

Bonnie is surprised to learn that Craig is gay. Nancy says she just found out but has been suspicious of him for awhile. Nancy adds that a couple months ago, she went through his briefcase and found some condoms. Bonnie can’t imagine what she’s going through. Bonnie says she would never compare their experiences but she might know more than she thinks about this. Bonnie tells her about having a crush on a boy, who turned out to be gay, and it made her sad that he was ashamed of it. Bonnie says she loved him no matter what and they became closer because he was honest with her. Bonnie adds that they are still friends and talk all the time. Nancy points out that unlike Craig, he never had to live a lie or feel he had to marry a woman. Bonnie says her marriage ending doesn’t mean that what they had wasn’t real and wonderful. Bonnie encourages that they had fun and two beautiful children. Bonnie adds that relationships end for all sorts of reasons. Bonnie encourages her to treasure all the good memories. Nancy thanks her. Bonnie asks what they are going to do now. Nancy responds that Craig has already gotten himself a boyfriend. Nancy notes that was fast. Nancy points out that he’s younger and someone that Craig says he’s crazy in love with. Nancy calls it a big adjustment to be all alone after sharing 30+ years with someone who was her husband and best friend. Bonnie declares that if Craig has a new boyfriend, Nancy can get one too. Nancy doesn’t think that’s the answer but Bonnie thinks it is.

Sonny knocks on Craig’s door again and shouts that they aren’t going anywhere until he hears what they have to say. Craig then answers the door and invites them in. Craig assumes Chloe and Brady sent them which Will confirms and says is because they care about him. Sonny adds that they don’t want Craig to get hurt by Leo the same way he did. Craig knows Leo is far from perfect. Will says about as far as it gets actually. Craig says it still doesn’t change how he feels about him. Sonny says he knows what it’s like to be taken in by Leo and he learned the hard way that he is always out for himself.

Brady asks Leo how long he was standing over there. Leo doesn’t think he needs to explain himself right now. Chloe says they just ran in to each other. Brady claims he was meeting a client and Chloe just happened to be there. Leo says he knows exactly why they are here and points out that it’s a bar. Leo calls Brady a raging alcoholic and guesses he fell off the wagon again.

Paulina questions Eli letting Lani take the babies to see Ray Coates. Eli clarifies that she knows they don’t think of Ray as the kids’ grandfather or Lani’s dad and he meant Abe as the twins are spending the night at his house. Paulina apologizes and says Ray being in town just makes her nervous. Eli understands she has good reason but notes that TR hasn’t been back over since Paulina ran him off. Paulina is surprised since he never took no for an answer. Paulina says the other night, he was determined as ever to make sure he’s part of Lani’s life.

TR questions Lani taking the kids to see their grandfather and guesses that is Abe Carver, noting that he did his research. Lani says she should get going. TR invites her to join him for a drink after dropping the twins off. Lani doesn’t think that would be a good idea because Paulina wants her to stay very far away from him. TR understands and says he won’t push but he’ll be at the Brady Pub. Lani responds that she already had dinner. TR says he won’t keep her but she knows where he will be if she changes her mind. Lani tells him not to count on it. TR tells them to have a great night and walks away.

Leo tells Brady that he won’t tell anyone that he’s drinking again. Brady assures that he is sober and just happened to run in to Chloe, but he will get going. Leo invites Brady to join them on he and Chloe’s bonding session. Brady doesn’t want to intrude but Leo says that Brady is important to Chloe, so he’s important to him. Brady says he just made his day. Leo encourages Brady to stick around. Chloe agrees so Brady decides to stay. Leo sits with them. Chloe asks Leo to tell them everything about himself. Leo says they already know the bad stuff. Chloe wants to know the side that Craig knows, the real Leo, so she tells him to start from the beginning.

Craig tells Will and Sonny that they are wasting their time because he knows who Leo is and they are very happy together, so nothing they say can change that. Will says he has nothing to lose by hearing what Sonny has to say then. Craig agrees to listen and they sit down. Craig asks how Sonny met Leo. Sonny explains that he joined a dating app when he and Will got divorced. Sonny says he and Leo eventually met up for drinks and hit it off. Sonny says it all went really well until he found out it wasn’t an accident that they met on a dating app and that Leo was paid to pull him in and seduce him.

Bonnie tells Nancy that the best way to get over somebody is to find somebody new. Nancy cries that she doesn’t want somebody new. Bonnie encourages that being a little uncomfortable with somebody new is a lot better than moping over someone you can’t have. Bonnie says her life is not over and she knows there’s another man out there for Nancy. TR Coates walks in to the Pub, so Bonnie tells Nancy that she thinks he just walked in the door. Bonnie says he’s gorgeous and calls TR over which Nancy questions. TR asks if he can help them. Bonnie hopes he can and introduces herself and Nancy. Bonnie says she is happily married but Nancy is single and ready to mingle. Bonnie suggests TR buy Nancy a drink.

Eli questions Paulina saying that TR told her that he intends to be part of Lani’s life. Paulina reveals that it was in his hotel room on Valentine’s Day. Eli questions what she was doing in his hotel room. Paulina says he sent her flowers so she took them back. Eli thinks she should’ve just dumped them in the garbage. Paulina didn’t want him to think she kept them. Eli doesn’t like Paulina being alone in a room with a guy who used to beat her. Paulina felt she had to go give him a piece of her mind and to warn him to stay away from Lani. Eli asks what he said. Paulina says that TR blamed her for hurting Lani. Eli says that’s how guys like him work. Paulina argues that TR tried to say her lying to Lani about him is the same as him hitting her. Eli assures that Lani knows she only lied to her to protect her from an abusive father. Paulina hopes that Lani gets that. Eli asks if she’s going to stay away from TR now. Paulina says that’s what she was planning on, but then something happened. Paulina tells Eli that TR started telling her how he had changed after time in prison. Eli asks what she’s thinking. Paulina remembers her plan to turn the Horton Town Square in to Price Town. Eli asks what that has to do with anything since she realized she was wrong and apologized. Paulina points out that they all forgave her, so she wants to believe in second chances because they all gave her one. Eli says that was because she realized what she did was wrong, was genuinely sorry, and she apologized. Paulina wishes there was a way that to make sure that TR Coates and her low life ex are not still the same man.

TR tells Nancy that it’s nice to meet her but he’s waiting for someone so he walks away. Nancy tells Bonnie that was so embarrassing and thinks he was totally turned off. Bonnie argues that he just had plans. Bonnie calls her an attractive, charming woman. Bonnie tells her to just wait until she gets her on a dating app. Nancy doesn’t think those things are for her but Bonnie thinks they are. Bonnie tells Nancy to come to her house with her.

Craig questions why some woman would pay Leo to seduce Sonny. Sonny explains that she was trying to get back at Victor through his company, Titan, where he was CEO, so when he and Leo started dating, Leo got a job at Titan as Sonny’s assistant and that was Vivian Alamain’s doing. Craig questions why he’s telling him all of this. Sonny says he knows where he is as he had just lost the love of his life, so they were both vulnerable and Leo knew it. Sonny doesn’t want Leo to use Craig, the same way he used him. Craig questions what Leo did other than saying he liked him and taking a job. Sonny explains that he would either have to give up the job or they would have to stop seeing each other so as to not mix business and pleasure. Sonny adds that Leo chose the job and then they ended up having sex in his office where Leo planted a camera and planned to sue him for sexual harassment in a scandal to take down the company which Vivian wanted. Will points out that Leo was happy to do it if the price was right.

Leo talks to Chloe and Brady about being an artist and having a few gallery showings. Chloe asks about his art. Leo says he was a painter and did it all. Brady asks more questions. Leo asks if they are really this fascinated by his love of art or if they are stalling to give Will and Sonny more time to hate on him to Craig. Chloe claims to have no idea what he’s talking about. Leo tells her to save the innocent act and asks if she really thought he was dumb enough to think that she suddenly wanted to hang out with him. Leo insults them and says he’s had enough. Brady stops him to ask how he knew what they were up to. Leo says he was suspicious, so he hung around the Salem Inn long enough to see Sonny and Will arrive and ask for Craig’s room number. Leo is sure they are giving Craig an earful right now.

Sonny asks Craig if Leo told him that he blackmailed him in to marrying him. Craig confirms he’s well aware that they were married. Sonny argues that Leo was dying to be Mr. Sonny Kiriakis and bets he’s dying to Mr. Dr. Wesley, but it’s always about the money with him. Craig questions how Leo was able to blackmail him into marriage. Sonny calls it complicated but says it all started when Will found out about Leo’s past as a male escort, which would destroy his sexual harassment case. Sonny says when they confronted Leo with the information, he attacked Will, so he pushed him off and he hit his head. Will adds that they thought he was dead, so they rolled him up in a rug to get rid of the body. Will admits they are not proud of it. Sonny says they made a horrible mistake but Leo was alive and healed just fine, but when he got back to Salem, he said if he didn’t marry him, he would have him charged with attempted murder. Craig feels Leo is the victim here, not them, and says it was in the past. Craig says they have all done things they are not proud of, but Leo has changed. Craig then opens the door for them to leave. Sonny responds that he’s sorry but he’s wrong, and he can prove it.

Eli wants to know the truth about TR Coates just as much as Paulina does, so he can make a background check because he has a contact at the ISA. Paulina says he sounds like the solution to her problems. Eli assures that he’ll start digging tomorrow and if there’s anything to prove that TR hasn’t changed, he’ll find it.

Chloe tells Leo that she won’t try to apologize for trying to protect her dad. Chloe doesn’t trust Leo and never will as she thinks he’s after Craig for his money. Leo only cares about what Craig thinks and says that Craig has never been happier. Leo adds that Craig hasn’t been happy in a really long time. Leo assures that he loves Craig with his entire heart and soul. Leo decides he’s going to be with the man he loves but jokes they should do this again sometime. Leo then exits, leaving Brady and Chloe disappointed in their plan.

Craig informs Sonny and Will that he knows all about Leo stealing the emerald and from what he understands, several major cities would’ve been vaporized if Leo didn’t switch the emeralds, so in his book, Leo is a hero. Will questions thinking Leo stole the emerald to be a hero. Craig responds that he is a hero to him. Craig asks if they read anything about Leo’s parents. Sonny reveals that he did meet Leo’s mom. Craig asks if they knew Leo’s father used to physically and emotionally abuse him and ridicule him because he was gay. Craig adds that Leo stood up to his father by embracing who he was and he wishes he had that strength at his age. Craig assures he’s not naïve and gullible as he sees Leo Stark for exactly who he is and he makes him happy. Craig tells Will and Sonny to get out of his room. Sonny tells Craig that they didn’t come because they think he’s naïve, but because he wishes that someone had warned him about Leo. Sonny and Will then exit the room as Leo arrives and tells them, “nice try, bitches”.

Bonnie brings Nancy to her room for a makeover. Nancy says she doesn’t have to do this. Bonnie says it’s no trouble as Justin had a last minute meeting with a client. Bonnie says they have to stick together and when they are done, Nancy will love looking in the mirror. Bonnie says before she knows it, dudes will be eating out of her hand on the dating app. Bonnie suggests also doing something with her hair.

TR sits alone at the Pub and tells himself to give up as it’s not happening, so he asks for the check. Lani then enters the Pub, surprising TR. TR says he’s so glad she came. Lani says it’s just one drink and tells him not to look too much in to it. Lani clarifies that Abe Carver is her father and that is not up for discussion. Lani adds that she will never okay with what he did to Paulina as it’s never okay for a man to put his hands on a woman. TR swears to never do anything that horrible again. Lani warns him about if she finds out this new him is an act and reminds him that she is a cop. Lani admits part of her is curious about him but she doesn’t know where this will lead. Lani says against her better judgment, she’s here. TR calls it a start and thanks her. TR asks if she’s sure she’s not hungry. Lani agrees to eat so TR calls for the waitress.

Nancy asks Bonnie if her hair scared TR off. Bonnie recalls Nancy having gorgeous red hair back in the day and goes to get hair dye.

Will and Sonny meet Chloe and Brady at the bar. Chloe hopes they were able to get through to Craig. Will says unfortunately, not even close. Sonny adds that Craig is even more convinced than before that Leo loves him.

Leo returns to Craig’s room and they kiss.

Eli begins researching TR Coates as he calls Agent Billie Reed. Eli informs her that Shane Donovan told him that she is the one to speak to if he ever needed help from the ISA. Eli says he’s going to need everything they’ve got on a guy he’s investigating. Eli says it’s TR Coates, who used to go by Ray as well.

Lani orders mayonnaise with her fries and acknowledges that everyone thinks it’s gross. TR points out that he was just about to ask for the same thing and says it must be in the genes.

Bonnie has Nancy dye her hair red and a new outfit. Bonnie praises her look and assures they will get her a young, hot hunk.

Craig and Leo lay in bed together. Craig asks about Leo’s time with Chloe. Leo says it was fine and mentions that Brady was there. Leo claims that Chloe asked him questions and seemed interested in getting to know him. Craig informs him that it was only pretend because she sent Will and Sonny to pay him a visit. Leo mentions seeing them on his way out and figured they were there to see him. Craig questions Leo knowing they were her and asks if he told them. Leo says that Chloe is his daughter so he doesn’t want to get between them. Craig doesn’t know what he did to deserve him but says he did it right.

Chloe complains that this was all for nothing but Brady encourages that Craig still got to hear about Leo from the two that Leo hurt them most. Will brings up that Leo made sure Craig knew about his rotten childhood with his homophobic father. Chloe laments that it would get to Craig. Will assures they didn’t get to him. Chloe refuses to give up, feeling she has to make Craig see Leo for who he really is. Sonny thinks he has an idea…

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Justin sits at home in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion, reading a book. Bonnie walks in wearing a robe. Justin thought they were going out to dinner but Bonnie informs him that Victor and Maggie went to Chicago on an overnight trip, so they have the whole place to themselves and she’s always wanted to make love in the light of a roaring fire. Bonnie then removes her robe right as Justin’s son, Sonny walks in to the room.

Marlena finishes a call at the hospital and comments on it being her third patient this week to cancel. Her grandson Will then arrives, surprising her with his return to Salem.

John and Brady eat together at the Brady Pub. John tells him about Marlena running in to Steve and Kayla at the hospital. Brady asks how they are doing. John says they are in pretty good shape considering what Kristen put them through. Brady says they never would have been on that island if he hadn’t hired Steve to find Kristen and he knew it would be dangerous. John argues that Steve knew what he was getting in to, he’s just sorry Brady didn’t get the answers he was looking for. Brady mentions that Steve said Kristen swore she had nothing to do with framing him for Philip’s death. Brady adds that now that Kristen has escaped again, he’s at square one and doesn’t even know if Philip is alive or dead. John points out that until then, he can’t move on with Chloe.

Chloe and Nancy sit together in the town square. Chloe tells Nancy that she has to tell her something about last night. Chloe reveals she wasn’t working late. Nancy says she knew that and guesses that she and Brady went out for Valentine’s Day. Chloe confirms that she did go out with Brady, but it wasn’t a date as they had dinner with Craig and his new boyfriend.

Craig and Leo have room service in their hotel room. Leo says he likes having him all to himself but Craig says he’s not sure about their relationship.

Brady tells John that he’s right since Chloe and Philip were together when he disappeared. Brady admits he would love to start something up with Chloe but he doesn’t feel right pursuing a relationship with her while they don’t know what happened to Philip. John asks what if they never find out. Brady notes that Nancy asked the same question and he guesses that he and Chloe would stay in limbo. John questions that being forever. Brady talks about Nancy being determined to play cupid but she’s backed off recently since finding out that her husband has been cheating on her with a man. John questions Brady meeting Craig’s boyfriend. Brady reveals that John has met him too.

Nancy asks Chloe about the man Craig is seeing being in Salem. Chloe confirms that he flew in last night and he did it before Craig could even stop him. Chloe mentions his name is Leo Stark. Chloe admits she was reluctant to do it, so she took Brady for emotional support. Nancy questions them having a double date. Chloe says it wasn’t like that and apologizes for not being upfront with her but she didn’t want her to feel like she wasn’t being loyal to her. Nancy declares that Chloe totally betrayed her.

Leo questions Craig having doubts about them but guesses he shouldn’t be surprised after Chloe and Brady attacked him at dinner. Leo admits it was awkward, horrible, and a complete disaster but says it wasn’t his fault because Chloe and Brady never even gave him a chance as they were determined to belittle him in front of the man he loves. Craig brings up Brady saying that Leo tried to screw him over. Leo argues that Brady is a total drama queen, who made a big deal out of nothing and poisoned Chloe against him. Leo asks if Brady has turned Craig against him too.

Justin and Bonnie are surprised to see Sonny back home and not in Arizona. Sonny guesses he should’ve called first as he turns away. Justin checks on Bonnie, who says she’s just totally mortified. Justin tells Sonny that he can turn around now as Bonnie puts her robe back on.

Will informs Marlena that they dropped Arianna off with Gabi and Sonny is seeing Justin. Marlena is so glad he’s there since he doesn’t get a chance to visit very often. Will says he’s sorry it’s been so long, especially considering everything Marlena has been through. Marlena says it’s just so good to see his face and he’s a perfect pick me up. Will asks if something is wrong. Marlena explains that her professional reputation has taken a hit and her career might be over.

John is shocked to learn that Craig is dating Leo Stark. Brady talks about how it was supposed to be a nice dinner but instead it was he and Chloe trying to convince Craig to dump Leo, but Craig wasn’t having it. Brady gets that Craig is in love and it’s an important relationship since he’s willing to throw away his marriage to Nancy. Brady reveals that he and Chloe have devised a plan to rescue Craig from Leo’s clutches but John warns that he thinks that’s a really bad idea.

Nancy cries that Chloe always took her father’s side against her which Chloe calls not true and says she’s not taking sides. Nancy complains that she spent last night alone while Chloe and Brady were out celebrating Valentine’s Day with her father and his new boyfriend. Chloe apologizes for hurting her feelings. Nancy doesn’t think she should have gone. Chloe cries that she doesn’t want to hurt Craig’s feelings either as she loves both of them and she doesn’t like being stuck in the middle of this. Nancy cries that she’s so sorry and agrees they have put her in a terrible position. Nancy feels so displaced, thinking of Chloe and Brady being out with Craig and his new boyfriend, bonding and having a great time. Chloe assures that’s not exactly how it went as the whole evening was a complete disaster.

Craig admits he wasn’t thrilled to hear about all the schemes Leo has pulled but says he has no right to judge since he’s done his share of underhanded things. Craig says the problem is that his daughter can’t stand him. Leo argues that Chloe doesn’t even know him so that’s unfair. Craig has reservations about moving forward in this relationship if that means there’s a chance of losing Chloe over it. Leo argues that he can’t let Chloe dictate his love life. Craig says that his daughters are very important to him. Leo asks if he’s breaking up with him then.

Justin and Sonny hug, talking about how much they missed each other. Justin hopes that they are in town for awhile. Sonny says it’s all kind of up in the air right now. Sonny guesses he should’ve given some notice but asks if he minds if they stay here for a little while. Justin assures that this is his home. Bonnie jokingly promises to lock the door next time her and Justin are alone together. Bonnie then goes to change clothes. Justin apologizes to Sonny for that. Sonny understands they are still in their honeymoon phase. Sonny apologizes if he’s a little awkward about Bonnie because she looks so much like his mom but is so different. Sonny says he’s tried to let it go to support their marriage but he can’t forget about all things Bonnie did to Adrienne. Sonny tells Justin that he’s sorry. Justin says there’s no need to apologize as he understands this is difficult for him. Justin knows Sonny and Adrienne were very close and it was a terrible loss for all of them. Justin thought maybe Sonny had moved beyond his animosity towards Bonnie but guesses that’s not the case.

Marlena tells Will about all those years ago when she was possessed and how she lost all her patients then while now it’s happening all over again, so she shouldn’t be too surprised. Will points out that she’s not possessed anymore and she’s better. Marlena says it’s not that simple since the Devil was giving out very bad advice to her patients. Marlena notes that she apparently encouraged one of her patients to cheat on her husband in the form of self care. Will argues that they didn’t have to take that advice. Marlena responds that she did take her advice and now her life is in shambles and she’s switching to another doctor like half of her patients. Marlena expects that the board will want her to resign.

Brady asks John how it’s a bad idea to keep Craig from being used. John asks how he knows Leo is using him. Brady calls Leo bad news and says he’s after Craig for his money because he’s a scam artist. John suggests people can change. Brady questions why John is defending Leo. John reveals he doesn’t think Leo is as bad as Brady is making him out to be.

Chloe tells Nancy that she told Craig that he was making a huge mistake and she knows she upset him and that he was freaked out, but she didn’t care, and then she and Brady stormed out of the bar. Chloe tells Nancy that she thinks Leo is a lying snake, using Craig for his money. Nancy declares that if Craig is being taken advantage of, she can’t do nothing. Chloe feels she shouldn’t get involved. Nancy points out that he’s still her husband. Chloe reminds her that she asked him for a divorce. Nancy says that was before she knew that he was being duped by a gold digger. Nancy then rushes off to the Salem Inn.

Craig tells Leo that he’s feeling so conflicted and it’s been complicated from the beginning. Leo argues that Craig is just afraid of being with a man and is looking for an excuse. Craig assures that’s not it. Leo argues that they hit one tiny bump in the road but they love and understand each other. Leo knows this is overwhelming and says he was very young when he came out, but for Craig, he’s turning his entire life upside down. Leo calls that a good thing because Craig lived his life until now for his wife and daughters while denying his true feelings. Leo encourages that now it’s time for Craig to be his true self and he cannot let Nancy, his daughters, or anybody stop him from doing that. Craig asks what if his daughters cut him out of their lives. Leo assures that won’t happen and promises they will come around when they see how happy he is. Craig tells Leo how much he loves him. Leo says he loves him too as they hug. They then remove each others shirts until Nancy walks in and orders Leo to get his paws off of her husband. Chloe follows her in and apologizes to Craig, saying it was all her fault. Nancy says that Chloe was just telling her all about Leo and how he’s taking advantage of him. Craig says this isn’t the time or place. Nancy accuses Leo of being after Craig’s money. Leo talks about hearing what a wonderful person and mother Nancy is. Leo understands this must be difficult for her, but he assures that his love for Craig is real with no hidden agenda. Nancy calls Leo the man who stole her husband. Leo wants them to be friends which Nancy laughs off. Leo says Nancy and Craig will still be in each others’ lives because of their children so he wants them to get along. Leo proposes a toast to new beginnings.

Brady reminds John of the horrible things that Leo did to their family. John acknowledges that Leo had problems but when he and Leo thought they were father and son, he saw a different side of him. John calls Leo just a kid who was desperate for love and acceptance. Brady doesn’t think that excuses his behavior. John suggests maybe Leo has found that love and acceptance with Craig and it’s possible it made him a better person. Brady sticks with his doubts and says John can defend Leo, but he knows damn well that Leo is going to break Craig’s heart in two unless he does something to break them up.

Will asks Marlena if the board has asked her to resign. Marlena says no but they have been dropping hints. Marlena adds that it won’t help that “Possessed: The Marlena Evans Story” is coming out soon. Will is surprised to learn that Johnny is still making the movie. Marlena is surprised that Johnny didn’t tell Will because he’s still giving Will story credit. Will questions how Johnny could go forward with it. Marlena explains that his producer is making him fulfill his contract and he couldn’t get out of it. Will feels there has to be something they can do since it’s Marlena’s life story. Marlena says unfortunately, she had already signed the release so she doesn’t have any options. Marlena declares that when the movie does come out, she expects to be fired if that hasn’t happened already.

Justin asks Sonny if he didn’t come to their first wedding because he didn’t approve of Bonnie. Sonny assures he did have a work emergency and couldn’t take time off. Sonny adds that he would have given his blessing but some things that happened at the ceremony gave him pause. Justin argues that he wasn’t there. Sonny says he heard all about Bonnie shooting a woman, leaving the bloody corpse in their bed and then came down to marry him like nothing happened and then Xander walks in to collect a million dollars that she stole from him and she left in handcuffs. Sonny asks if he can blame him for having been a little concerned. Justin calls it a long story as none of it was Bonnie’s fault. Sonny points out that wasn’t even the end of it. Justin knows he nearly lost his law license but that wasn’t her fault either. Sonny argues that Justin tried to extort a judge. Justin admits he did it for Bonnie and he would do it again. Sonny remarks that it’s not very comforting. Justin gets what happened at their wedding gave him pause, but he needs to know if Sonny is not going to move on from that. Justin asks Sonny if he still has a problem with his wife. Sonny admits that Bonnie is not the wife he would’ve chosen for Justin, but if she makes him happy then he will give her a chance and support this marriage 1000%. Justin hugs Sonny and says it means so much to him. Bonnie, having overheard from outside the room, rushes in with tears in her eyes to hug Sonny and tell him that it means so much to her too. Bonnie thanks Sonny for not hating her. Sonny assures that he doesn’t hate her and he just needed to hear directly from Justin that he is happy, so they are good. Bonnie declares that she’s so relieved as now they can be a family. Bonnie tells Sonny that he can call her mom if he wants. Sonny says not to get carried away.

John knows Brady is trying to protect Craig but warns that he and Chloe just need to stay out of this. Brady appreciates John’s input but says it’s kind of too late as the plan is already under way. John questions what this plan is. Marlena arrives with Will, surprising John and Brady. They get up and hug Will. John asks Marlena about not telling him that Will was coming. Marlena calls it a complete surprise to her as well. John asks what brings Will here. Brady then reveals that it was him who asked Will and Sonny to come to Salem.

Leo acknowledges this is an awkward situation because he’s dating Nancy’s husband, but says they don’t have to be at each others’ throats. Leo remarks that he is what’s best for Craig and how happy he is. Nancy says it’s one thing for Craig to ask her to accept that he’s gay, but not to deal with this piece of trash Leo. Leo argues that he’s trying to extend an olive branch. Nancy tells him to stick it where the sun don’t shine. Nancy then takes the glass of champagne and tosses it on Leo. Nancy then walks out of the room. Craig asks if Chloe is going to go after her. Chloe feels Nancy wants to be alone right now and since she’s here, she wanted to apologize to Leo which surprises him. Chloe says she felt like she was out of line the other night and hoped they could start over.

Justin and Bonnie sit together. Bonnie is so happy things went well with Sonny. Justin calls him a good man. Justin points out that Sonny and Will are going to be out for awhile, so they can pick up where they left off. Bonnie feels the mood is broken now and she’s hungry so she offers to go get something to eat. Justin asks if she’s sure she wants the roaring fire to go to waste. Bonnie suggests they have a picnic right in front of it. Bonnie tells Justin to resume reading and she’ll be home before he knows it.

Craig questions Chloe suddenly being willing to give Leo another chance. Chloe admits she would be skeptical of anyone Craig is dating and she was just thinking about what she said, so she felt like she was being unreasonable. Chloe says they all have a past and whatever Leo’s is. Chloe adds that all that matters is that Leo clearly makes Craig happy, so she hoped they could start again. Leo agrees so Chloe offers to take Leo out for drinks tonight just the two of them. Leo agrees and says he’ll go get dressed. Chloe says she will go get them a table at the bar to have their do over from the other night. Craig thanks Chloe for doing this and tells her how much it means to him as he hugs Chloe.

John asks Will if he and Sonny didn’t mind just dropping everything to fly here, just to talk to Craig. Sonny arrives and calls it the perfect chance to see family and friends. Brady explains that he was just filling them in on their plan. Sonny is glad Brady called because he wouldn’t want anyone else to go through the hell that Leo put he and Sonny through. Will asks when they talk to Craig. Brady says he’s waiting to hear from Chloe as it’s all about making sure Leo isn’t around. Brady gets a text from Chloe that step one is green lit. Brady declares that Operation: Free Craig is a go.

John and Marlena go to the Kiriakis Mansion to see Justin. John says they are sorry to drop by so late. Marlena hopes they aren’t intruding on Justin’s evening. Justin says not at all as Bonnie just left to pick up dinner. Justin asks what’s going on. John reveals that they need a lawyer. Justin asks why they didn’t ask Belle. Marlena explains that Belle is awfully busy with EJ’s appeal. Justin asks what he can do for them. Marlena is afraid the hospital is going to ask her to resign. Justin questions why they would do that. Marlena informs him that they didn’t like some of the things she did when she was not herself. Justin calls that unfair since those things were not her fault. John states that they don’t see it that way and they worry that Marlena might be in for a real fight. Marlena hopes that Justin will represent her if that happens. Justin agrees and says he’s always happy to help a friend.

Nancy sits at the bar of the Brady Pub and thinks back to her relationship with Craig. Nancy takes a drink and tries to tell herself not to cry. Bonnie enters and recognizes Nancy as Chloe’s mom. Bonnie introduces herself as Mimi Lockhart’s mom. Bonnie tells Nancy that it’s nice to see her and asks if she’s okay. Nancy claims she’s fine and everything is great as she blames allergies. Bonnie says it was good to see her and to have a good evening. Bonnie goes to leave but Nancy breaks down crying, so Bonnie goes back and hugs her.

Will and Sonny show up at Craig’s door. Craig asks if he can help them. Will says actually they are here to help him. Craig doesn’t understand and asks who they are. Sonny introduces he and Will then says they are here to talk about his boyfriend, Leo Stark.

Brady finds Chloe at the bar and asks where Leo is. Chloe says he is on his way and asks about Will and Sonny. Brady says they should be at Craig’s room now. Chloe hopes that they can talk some sense in to Craig. Brady says they just have to buy them some time. Chloe remarks that she’ll need several drinks to make nice with Leo. Brady encourages that they will get through this whole thing together. Brady adds that it will be worth it just to get Leo off of Craig’s back. Chloe hopes it works. Brady asks if she thinks Leo suspects anything. Leo then appears and questions what is going on here.

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Allie lays on the couch at home, looking at Tripp’s number on her phone until there’s a knock at the door. Allie answers the door to see Chanel. Allie apologizes for not showing up at the bakery. Chanel says she didn’t come to give her grief, but to find out if she and Tripp found a way to work things out. Allie says that would be a no.

Shawn goes to the hospital and finds Tripp. Shawn hopes that Tripp heard from his mother. Tripp says they spoke a few days ago and asks what’s going on. Shawn reveals that Ava escaped police custody this morning.

Chad informs Belle that Gabi Hernandez is the new CEO of DiMera. Belle asks how that’s even possible Chad explains that he and Tony were out of town. Belle asks how Abigail is. Chad says she’s fine and they are very lucky, but Gabi took advantage of the situation and called a shareholders meeting then managed to vote him out and her in. Belle asks what Jake got. Chad says it was a knife in his back.

Jake explains to Ben that they called a shareholders meeting to install him as CEO of DiMera but Gabi and Johnny pulled a fast one and now Johnny is on the board, Gabi is control of the company, and he’s on his ass. Ben says he’s so sorry. Jake asks why Ben thinks Johnny would try to pull something like this off. Ben doesn’t get why Gabi would do it. Jake says he’s trying to figure that out, but he knows Johnny got in Gabi’s head that he was going to screw her over and talked her in to screwing him over first.

Devil Johnny lays in bed until Susan shows up. Johnny asks what she’s doing here. Susan responds that she’s here to see if he really is her grandson. Johnny asks who else he would be. Johnny laughs it off and says their family tree can be confusing but he’s definitely her grandson. Susan talks about tracing her ancestors back 100 years so Johnny asks her to tell him more. Susan continues but then stops and says she knows he’s trying to distract her but she won’t be distracted from her mission. Susan tells Johnny that she knows Johnny DiMera is EJ’s son, but she’s here to ask and find out if he’s really Johnny DiMera.

Ben questions Jake thinking that Johnny stole Maggie’s phone to text him and then forged his signature to sign the petition to steal Gabi’s shares. Jake says he sure as hell didn’t do it but the question is how Johnny got Gabi to believe that she overheard him telling Maggie that he would turf her to get what he wanted, when he was never with Maggie. Jake adds that Gabi claims this alleged meeting at the mansion happened at the exact time that he was with Ben. Ben offers to tell Gabi that he was with him but Jake says she won’t believe him. Ben wonders if Jake will believe him when he tells him how he thinks Johnny did this. Jake says he’s listening.

Belle says she would’ve thought Gabi and Jake would be in cahoots on a power play like this. Chad says that apparently Jake made the same assumption but he wouldn’t be the first guy who thought he could trust Gabi. Belle questions Johnny being in on this with Gabi. Chad confirms Gabi went behind Jake’s back to enlist Johnny’s help and hung her boyfriend out to dry.

Tripp questions Ava escaping and asks if it has anything to do with Rafe’s trial. Shawn says this isn’t about Rafe as Ava was being held for questioning in the disappearance of Abigail and then someone posing as Ava’s lawyer walked her out of the station. Shawn adds that he’s still trying to get to the bottom of what happened. Tripp doesn’t understand as Ava didn’t even know Abigail and questions why she would have anything to do with her disappearance. Shawn says that’s his question and he’s hoping Ava has the answer. Shawn asks Tripp to give him a call if he hears from Ava which he agrees to do. Shawn then exits the hospital.

Chanel asks Allie if the engagement is really off. Allie confirms that it is. Allie says it was bad enough at the park when Tripp told her that he’d never trust her again and asked for the ring back, but then she ran in to him at the Brady Pub with Kate and Roman. Chanel asks what happened. Allie says she told Tripp how she felt and that she loved him but Tripp pretty much just shut her down and walked away. Chanel tells her that she’s so sorry and hugs her.

Tripp calls Ava and leaves a message that he’s worried about her and to call him back when she gets this. Ciara approaches and greets him, asking if everything is okay. Tripp claims everything is fine and asks about Ciara and the baby. Ciara says she’s great and just came for her prenatal vitamins. Ciara says she won’t keep him from his work and says to give Allie all her love. Tripp tells her that she’ll have to do that herself because they broke up.

Allie apologizes to Chanel for being such a mess. Chanel says she’s seen her worse. Allie cries that she really screwed up. Chanel blames herself and says it’s all her fault. Allie argues that she was the one in a relationship and she chose to sleep with Chanel then lie about it, so no one else is to blame but her. Allie talks about when Tripp would stay over almost every night and he’d wake up early to turn off the alarm so it didn’t wake up her and Henry, then he’d make her favorite breakfast. Allie says today her alarm went off and it reminded her that she blew it with the most amazing guy she’s ever known.

Belle questions where this Gabi and Johnny alliance came from as she didn’t know they even knew each other. Chad talks about Gabi’s ability to manipulate and Johnny not being so naive since when EJ went to prison, Johnny swore they were on the same side after what EJ did to Abigail. Belle brings up EJ denying his accusation. Chad argues that he saw EJ kiss his wife and Abigail experienced it, so either they are lying or EJ is lying as there is no other explanation.

Johnny questions Susan informing him that Ben and Ciara told her that he’s possessed by the Devil. Johnny plays it off as being about his movie which is called Possessed but they both know the Devil was sent back and he was in the room when it happened. Susan talks about how the Devil could find his way out of Marlena and directly in to Johnny. Johnny argues that a lot of other people were in that room, listing Sami, Belle, Allie, Eric, John, and Brady. Johnny gets that the Devil was after Ben and Ciara’s baby so it makes sense that they are nervous, but asks why they would think it was him when he barely knows Ciara and he just met Ben. Susan brings up Johnny bringing the cross from Julie to Ben and Ciara and the cross was turning upside down again and again outside their door.

Ben reminds Jake about the cross they had hanging outside which kept turning upside down and how Johnny brought it over to them. Ben adds that Julie had an emergency that Johnny happened to be around for and volunteered to deliver the cross. Jake questions Ben thinking Johnny is possessed by the Devil. Ben knows it sounds crazy and he’s not trying to put that type of stuff out there so he knows it could land him back in Bayview. Jake feels he has a right to be paranoid. Jake says that would explain how Johnny got Gabi to believe she overheard a meeting that never happened. Jake then realizes that Johnny told him exactly how he did it.

Belle asks Chad if he was motivated to not tell the whole truth when testifying against EJ. Chad swears that it happened exactly as he said it did as he found the money trail that linked EJ to Sami’s kidnapper on his computer at DiMera, then he went to the police and reported it. Belle calls that a direct and careful answer so she wonders if there is something he’s not telling her.

Tripp informs Ciara that right after Allie accepted his proposal, he found out that she cheated on him with Chanel. Ciara doesn’t get it since just last week she and Allie were talking about how happy they were and how in love Allie was with Tripp. Ciara asks if Tripp is sure about this. Tripp confirms that Allie admitted it as she had no choice after Johnny spilled her dirty little secret. Ciara questions Johnny being the one who told him.

Chanel recalls that Allie wanted to leave that night but she begged her to stay. Allie says there was no chance she was going to leave her alone. Chanel talks about Allie always being there for her and how much that means to her. Chanel wants to be there for Allie now and holds her hand. Chanel says that night, Allie held her and made the pain go away, so she wants to do the same for her…

Tripp explains to Ciara that he just put the ring on Allie’s finger when Johnny and Chanel showed up, and instead of congratulating them, Johnny asked Allie if she told him that she slept with Chanel. Ciara calls that horrible and she can’t believe Allie’s own brother would do that to her. Tripp remarks that Johnny seems to get off on making people miserable. Tripp adds that he is grateful that Johnny told him since Allie sure wasn’t going to. Tripp apologizes since Ciara and Allie are close, so maybe he should let her tell her. Ciara says she cares about Tripp too and she’s so sorry. Tripp guesses he’s just a guy that women use until something better comes along. Ciara says that’s not true but Tripp complains that he lost Ciara to Ben and now he’s lost Allie to Chanel. Tripp apologizes, admitting that was a rotten thing to say. Tripp declares that he’s just so tired of coming in second place with women he cares about.

Allie and Chanel lean in to kiss but they stop when Nicole comes home. Chanel decides to get going and tells Allie to call her as she then exits. Nicole asks if Allie is okay. Allie says yeah and she’d rather talk about Nicole, so she asks what happened in court today. Nicole informs her that the defense rested and closing arguments wrapped up, so now Rafe’s fate is in the hands of a jury.

Belle asks if Chad held something back from his testimony. Chad appreciates how dedicated she is to EJ’s case but points out that she’s still DiMera’s general counsel, so she should focus on what they pay her for. Chad argues that if she’s not going to help him oust Gabi and reclaim his CEO position, then he will find somebody who will.

Ben questions Jake saying that Johnny told him how he did it. Jake flashes back to Johnny mocking Jake’s accusations. Jake says now that he thinks about it, Johnny almost bragged about morphing in to him. Ben asks what happened after that. Jake says things got tense and they must have mixed it up because it ended up flat on his ass but things are fuzzy. Jake admits he was wondering how some kid got the best of him. Ben suggests maybe he wasn’t fighting a kid and he got sucker punched by the Devil. Jake says that makes no sense, yet it explains everything. Ben says the question is, how do they prove that?

Susan states that an inverted cross is the mark of the Devil. Johnny insists that he’s still her same grandson so he thinks if he was possessed by The Devil, she would know it.

Ben explains to Jake that he and Ciara called Susan Banks and she’s now talking to Johnny at the DiMera Mansion. Jake questions trusting Susan. Ben reminds Jake that Susan is the reason he reunited with Ciara when everyone else thought she was dead and that Susan was one of the first people to realize the Devil was in Marlena, so if Johnny is possessed, Susan will know.

Susan tells Johnny that she’s not sure what to think. Devil Johnny flashes back to telling Susan the truth. He asks Susan if she’s okay as she looks pale. Susan doesn’t know if he’s the Devil or not because she would feel the evil but that’s not how she feels. Devil Johnny flashes back to using his power to make Susan forget that he’s the Devil and making her leave town. Johnny claims that Susan would definitely know if he was the Devil which Susan agrees with. Susan decides there is no Devil here. Johnny tells her that she can go tell Ben and Ciara that Satan is gone and there’s nothing to worry about.

Allie tells Nicole that Rafe’s trial is moving really fast. Nicole argues that all they had were the three felons who lied about Rafe setting them up and the defense had some compelling witnesses. Allie asks if Rafe’s lawyer mentioned anything about Ava setting him up. Nicole explains that she couldn’t because she didn’t have proof. Allie offers to go through Ava’s stuff but Nicole says she would never ask her to go after her boyfriend’s mother like that. Allie then reveals to Nicole that Tripp is not her boyfriend anymore.

Ciara tells Tripp that he’s a wonderful man and she loves Allie, but he does not deserve to be lied to like that. Tripp thanks her. Ciara says she’s here if he needs anything. Tripp tells her that talking to her helped. Ciara decides she should get going and jokes about Ben being overprotective. Ciara then exits the hospital. Chanel then arrives and sees Tripp.

Susan asks Johnny if he’s still divorcing Chanel. Johnny says it’s for the best and that they have both moved on. Johnny claims he’s holding out for true love and that he’s sure Roger is missing her so she should get home. Susan brings up that Johnny is getting divorced and EJ is in prison, so she worries about people she loves. Susan hugs Johnny and says she loves him so much. Susan then gets the feeling about the Devil and declares that he’s still in Salem and under this roof.

Allie tells Nicole that it’s her fault and talks about how she was getting her life together but here she is just trashing it as Nicole hugs her.

Tripp tells Chanel that he has nothing to say to her. Chanel responds that she has something to say to him. Chanel insists that Allie loves him and what they did was one time and it’s over. Chanel asks Tripp to get that through his head because walking away from Allie would be the biggest mistake of his life. Chanel insists that Allie doesn’t want her, she wants him. Chanel asks Tripp to find it in his heart to forgive her.

Ben really thought Susan would be back by now and hopes she’s okay. Jake asks if he really thinks Johnny would hurt Susan. Ben hopes not. Jake decides to get going and tells him to let him know what happens if Susan ever comes back. Ciara returns home as Jake is leaving. Ciara jokes about still not having the baby swing together. Ben explains that he was telling Jake about their Johnny theory. Ciara asks if Jake thinks they are crazy. Jake responds that he just had a run in with him himself. Jake explains that Johnny helped Gabi double cross him and then Gabi dumped him. Ciara says she’s sorry. Jake says he’ll be alright and jokes that he’s leaving Ben to assemble the swing. Jake then exits. Ciara comments that it seems that the Devil has a thing for breaking up couples, first with Paulina and Abe, then Johnny broke up with Chanel, and now Gabi and Jake while also blowing up Tripp and Allie’s engagement.

Johnny thought they settled this Devil nonsense. Belle comes out from the living room and tells Susan that she’s doing everything in her power to overturn EJ’s conviction. Susan appreciates that since EJ doesn’t deserve to do penance for the sins of others. Johnny says he agrees. Belle says she’s about to get going. Johnny reminds Belle to get her coat. Johnny’s phone rings. Susan whispers to him, asking what about the Devil. Johnny says they will talk about it later as he steps away. Belle tells Susan that she will let her know if she hears any news on EJ. As Belle walks out of the mansion, Susan sees that Belle’s coat now has “666” on the back of it. Susan then begins to shout that Belle is the Devil.

Nicole tells Allie that she didn’t trash her life, she just made a mistake. Nicole says she’s made a lot of her own mistakes, especially with love. Nicole informs Allie that she learned that if you love someone and they love you back, there’s always a chance to make it right. Allie argues that she didn’t see how angry and hurt Tripp was. Allie cries that she doesn’t think Tripp will ever give her another chance.

Tripp argues that Allie made her choice the night she slept with Chanel. Chanel blames herself for coming on to Allie. Tripp says that she didn’t make Allie lie about it. Tripp tells Chanel to stop protecting her. Tripp complains that he’s an idiot and he could see how much they meant to each other from the first time she saw them. Tripp talks about coming to Chanel to support her when Johnny dumped her, but she lied to his face, so he doesn’t want to hear another word from her and he never wants to see Allie again. Tripp then walks away.

Ben can’t believe Johnny could be so cruel to his own sister. Ciara guesses it’s all the more proof that they are not dealing with Johnny. Susan races back to them in a panic with the bible and begins to pray. Ben asks if it’s true and what the hell happened. Ciara asks if the Devil is back in Salem. Ben asks if Johnny is possessed. Susan declares that the Devil is not in Johnny, but is now in Belle Brady.

Belle goes to the police station and greets Shawn. Shawn then asks what’s on the back of her coat.

Devil Johnny talks to the portrait of Stefano and says he fooled Susan again, so now Belle is going to be busy trying to convince everybody that she’s not the Devil and she won’t have time to spring EJ from prison while he turns up the heat on his plans. Chad then walks in and questions his plans for what.

Shawn tells Belle that it looks like some ash on the back of her coat and it came right off. Shawn asks if she’s been through a fire. Belle says she just came from the DiMera Mansion, where it looked like Chad just got royally burned.

Chad questions Johnny’s plan and if he’s telling Stefano about it. Johnny thinks he’d be proud of at least one of them. Chad argues that Gabi is using him. Johnny responds that there are worse things than being used by a beautiful woman. Chad asks if he thinks this is a game. Chad warns that he’s playing with the big boys now and this isn’t over as he will take back what’s his and then he can go to Hell. Chad walks out of the room. Devil Johnny remarks that the fun is just beginning.

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Clyde is in his jail cell, reading “The Devil Wears Prada”. Orpheus appears outside his cell and makes jokes about him reading. Clyde praises the book. Orpheus then remarks that he’ll take a look when he’s done, unless Clyde’s new cellmate has first dibs.

Belle visits EJ at the prison and asks how he’s holding up. EJ says as well as could be expected considering his surroundings. EJ hopes she has an update on his case to uplift his spirits. EJ asks if she’s made progress with his appeal. Belle confirms that she has.

Ben tries putting together a baby swing at home. Ciara joins him and says she can’t believe he let her sleep in so late. Ben points out that she was tossing and turning all night and asks if she had a bad dream. Ciara says she just couldn’t stop thinking about their conversation about Johnny possibly being possessed by the Devil.

After Jake grabbed Johnny, Johnny turns in to the Devil and grabs Jake. Jake questions what’s going on as the Devil tells him that he’s not Johnny DiMera. Jake doesn’t understand. The Devil asks Jake if he’s ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight.

Chad tells Gabi to stop playing around and get her feet off his desk. Gabi responds that it’s her desk and office so she’ll put her feet where ever she wants. Chad tells her to get out and not try this again with his security. Gabi reveals that she is the new CEO of DiMera which Chad laughs at. Gabi tells him to call Mr. Shin since he will back up every word she said. Chad realizes that she’s serious. Gabi confirms that she’s now in charge of this company. Chad questions how in the hell she pulled that off.

Jake continues to question what this is. The Devil warns that he may put his hands on Johnny but he does not manhandle the all mighty.

Gabi tells Chad that he took his eye off the ball while she was here, seizing the professional moment. Chad comments on Abigail being fine and Gabi not asking. Gabi informs Chad that she used his glaring absence to hold an emergency shareholders meeting which resulted in her getting the top position and Johnny being elected to the board. Chad questions his little nephew being on the board. Gabi explains that Johnny has significant control of DiMera. Chad argues that Mr. Shin cannot be okay with this but Gabi reveals that he was the deciding vote. Chad can’t believe this is happening. Chad asks what Jake’s new position is. Gabi responds that Jake got his ass handed to him.

The Devil asks if Jake thought the Devil was gone and remarks that only losers believe in miracles. Jake realizes the Devil has been here in Johnny for months. The Devil remarks that Jake nor Gabi are as smart as they think and it was so easy to convince Gabi to betray Jake. The Devil confirms that he’s the reason that Gabi thought Jake was going to screw her over. The Devil says Gabi already had doubts so he just used a few tricks to have her in his clutches. The Devil declares that he will now get Gabi in to his bed.

Ciara tells Ben that part of her still thinks it’s crazy that the Devil jumped out of Marlena in to Johnny. Ben feels they still need to check it out to make sure there’s not danger for the baby. Ciara brings up Susan not calling him back. Ben says he can try again but Susan then shows up at their door. Susan says she got Ben’s message and as soon as she heard his voice, she had a premonition and hopped on the first bus to Salem. Susan guesses that he was calling about her son, EJ.

Belle informs EJ that she tracked down the henchman who held Sami captive and falsely testified that EJ put him up to it, Jason Smith. EJ asks how she found him. Belle admits it wasn’t easy as he basically went off the grid after implicating EJ. Belle wanted him to admit it so she tried to trick him in to telling her who really did it but she had no luck as he’s sticking to his story. EJ guesses they are back to square one. Belle says there are other avenues they could explore.

Clyde tells Orpheus that it’s funny how life works with his new cellmate being his old pal EJ DiMera. Orpheus points out that they were business associates and ran a drug operation. Clyde questions where he came up with that. Orpheus says he makes it a point to stay in the know. Clyde argues that he doesn’t know anything about him. Orpheus argues that he knows a great deal about Clyde, including that his relationship with EJ went south. Orpheus asks if that’s why Clyde killed EJ.

Belle tells EJ that she’s been working with the Wisconsin police to try to find the other guy, Pete, who was guarding Sami to see if he would contradict Jason’s story but finding him has been a challenge. EJ guesses that avenue is closed. Belle encourages they can try insufficient evidence. EJ talks about regretting taking the stand. Belle brings up Jason, Lucas, Chad, and Sami but says there’s so much room for reasonable doubt. EJ suggests focusing on overturning the judge’s ruling but Belle says the odds of success there are slim since EJ didn’t want a jury trial. EJ recalls Belle telling him to shut up, sit down, and let her do her job but he disregarded her advice at every turn. EJ points out that she’s still here. Belle reminds him that she promised not to abandon him. Belle declares that she knows he’s innocent and soon, everyone else will too. EJ thanks her and tells her how appreciative he is for all her help. Belle asks him again how he’s doing in here and how things are with his cellmate, Clyde Weston.

Clyde tells Orpheus that his information is bogus since EJ is alive. Orpheus credits Dr. Rolf but brings up that night in park when EJ was shot and everyone thought he was dead. Clyde points out that he didn’t shoot him as some two bit junkie did that. Orpheus argues against that but Clyde swears he did not shoot EJ. Orpheus acknowledges that maybe Clyde didn’t pull the trigger, but he’s certainly responsible for the bullet ending up in EJ’s chest.

Ben questions Susan thinking they called about EJ. Susan says it was in her premonition and she’s been thinking about him nonstop since he got sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. Susan argues that EJ would never dream of kidnapping Sami. Ben stops her to clarify they weren’t calling about EJ. Susan asks what it’s about then. Ciara informs her that it’s Johnny. Susan asks what could possibly be wrong with him. Ben advises her to brace himself.

Jake wants to warn Gabi but Devil Johnny uses his powers to slam the door shut and questions Jake leaving so soon. Jake guesses that he’s not leaving and he’s dancing with the Devil after all as he takes a swing at him.

Chad question DiMera being in chaos because Gabi and Jake got in a fight. Gabi remarks that it doesn’t matter why it happened, just that she landed on top. Chad argues that Gabi and Jake can go at each other all they want but this is his family’s company and his children’s legacy so he won’t let them destroy it. Gabi asks what he’s going to do. Chad declares that he will call a meeting. Gabi reminds him that he needs the majority to remove her and he doesn’t have the votes. Gabi says Mr. Shin wants him out and Johnny is on the board with EJ’s votes. Chad doesn’t know why Johnny turned on him since he wanted to work with him to remove vultures like her from DiMera. Gabi says it looks like he got played by his little nephew. Chad declares that little punk won’t get away with it. They then hear a loud crash.

Devil Johnny stands over Jake, who is knocked unconscious on the conference table.

Clyde claims not to know what Orpheus is talking about and that he wasn’t even around when the shooting went down. Orpheus points out that EJ was and asks how EJ feels with cohabitating with the guy that blew him away, guessing it must make for awkward conversation. Clyde argues that even if he was there, it wouldn’t make a difference because EJ doesn’t remember a thing about that night which is a side effect of Dr. Rolf’s drug. Orpheus says he understands that in time, the memories come back. Orpheus asks what Clyde is going to do when EJ remembers that he double crossed him and left him to die.

Belle is shocked to learn that Clyde is EJ’s cellmate and asks how it’s going. EJ says so far, so good. Belle wouldn’t have thought they would hit it off. EJ reveals that they are already acquainted which Belle questions how. EJ informs her that they used to be in business together. Belle assumes the business wasn’t legit which EJ confirms. Belle suggests putting in a request for a different cellmate so his association with Clyde to jeopardize his appeal. EJ calls it ancient history and he actually thinks Clyde can be quite helpful since he’s been here a long time and he knows the place well. Belle questions thinking he can rely on Clyde. EJ admits he doesn’t trust him but if he’s going to survive, he needs someone to have his back and right now, Clyde is his only choice.

Susan questions Ben and Ciara thinking the Devil is hanging in town in Johnny and what makes them think that. Ben says there’s been strange incidents lately. Ciara explains how Julie got them a cross but her stove randomly burst in to flames and then Johnny volunteered to bring the cross to them, but it keeps flipping upside down. Ciara says Julie thinks it’s a sign that the Devil is back in town. They talk about how the Devil could jump in to someone else during the exorcism. Susan goes over their theory. Ciara brings up Susan’s original premonition that the Devil was after their baby in the first place. Ben asks if she sensed anything about Johnny. Susan recalls being at the DiMera Mansion after the exorcism and if she had any feeling that the Devil was in Johnny, she would have never left town. Ben knew it would be a long shot. Ciara apologizes for letting their imaginations run wild and says clearly they were wrong about the Devil being back in Salem, but Susan says not necessarily.

Gabi questions what the noise was. Chad says she’s the new CEO so she can figure it out as he exits the office.

Gabi returns to the conference room and questions what happened as she thought Johnny was calling security. Johnny says he didn’t have to as he thought Jake was going to leave voluntarily but he stormed back in and attacked him. Gabi checks on Jake. Johnny claims that Jake was acting like a psycho, so he had to defend himself. Gabi wakes Jake up and questions what he was thinking.

Susan informs Ben and Ciara that after the exorcism, she did have a premonition that the Devil was still in Salem but she thought it was still in Marlena so she went there to throw holy water on her but Marlena assured that was not the case. Susan thought her Devil detector didn’t work and she didn’t get any bad vibes from Johnny. Susan mentions seeing him before she left town, but the night of Johnny’s engagement party, she got sick and went to the hospital as she had this feeling that there was an evil force behind it all. Susan can’t believe that she stood right in front of Johnny and didn’t have a clue.

Jake tries to say what Johnny is but the Devil uses his powers to cause Jake to have headaches. Jake calls Johnny a creep who tricked Gabi in to stabbing him in the back. The Devil flashes back to touching Jake’s head before Gabi entered the room.

Belle sees their time is up and asks if EJ needs anything else. EJ tells her to just find a way to get him out of this hell hole. Belle says she’s on it and her next angle is Chad. EJ tells her not to waste her time because Chad called him a criminal and sociopath and said he hoped he stayed locked up forever. Belle notes that Chad was out of his mind with worry but Abigail is now safe at home. EJ is sure Chad’s state of mind is much better then but not enough to help him. Belle brings up that Chad was going to do that before he thought EJ tried to force himself on his wife. EJ assures he did not do that. Belle says whatever did or did not happen, Chad led her to believe that they would be pleased with his testimony, which means he knows something that could exonerate him. EJ questions Belle thinking she can get that out of him. Belle says she will sure try. Belle points out that Chad is the one who found the account linking EJ to kidnapping Sami, so if she can get him to admit he planted those or that he knows who did, it would go a long way to proving EJ’s innocence. EJ admires her tenacity but seriously doubts that Chad is going to volunteer any new information. Belle promises that she will get EJ out of here. EJ tells her how grateful he is to have her in his corner. Belle hopes this will all be over soon as she then exits the room.

Orpheus brings up Clyde being up for parole soon. Clyde confirms that he finally got a new hearing, so with any luck, he’ll be about to be out. Orpheus says that’s unless EJ’s memories come back or someone could present the parole board with evidence that links him to a new crime. Clyde says that would certainly throw a wrench in the works. Orpheus remarks that he’s sort of got it coming. Clyde gets that Orpheus holds a grudge against him for stabbing him, but he did that for his son. Orpheus brings up his son trying to kill Ben, so he supposes they are even. Orpheus adds that if Clyde does get parole, it could be useful to have a friend on the outside. Orpheus states that it’s in both of their best interests, that EJ never remember what Clyde did to him because if he does, they will both suffer the consequences. EJ comes back and questions what consequences are those.

Belle goes to the DiMera Mansion to see Chad, who asks what he can do for her. Belle wants to talk to him about EJ’s appeal.

Clyde tells EJ that he was just telling Orpheus about his new cellmate while Orpheus says he was just complaining about his cellmate. Clyde introduces EJ to Orpheus. Orpheus remarks that he’s glad to see them getting along as he then exits.

Susan can’t believe the Devil has possessed her grandson. Ciara points out that they don’t know that for sure. Susan wories that if Johnny is going toe to toe with the Devil, he’s going to need her help so she has to get there right away. Ben wants to go with her but Susan is afraid that might tip the Devil off. Susan declares that if the Devil is in the DiMera Mansion, she will be the one to find out. Susan then exits.

Gabi questions Jake about what happened in here. Jake says it’s a little fuzzy. Gabi brings up Johnny saying Jake attacked him. Jake says that’s a lie just like everything else he’s told her. Jake tells Gabi that Johnny is playing her and got her to believe he did all of this stuff that he didn’t do. Gabi brings up hearing “Jake” tell Maggie that he didn’t care if she didn’t get the top spot of Titan and that he was just using her. Jake says he never said that and calls it impossible. Gabi asks how he explains the signature to take Stefan’s shares. Jake says he can’t explain it yet but he knows Johnny was behind it. Johnny asks if they really have to listen to this again. Jake says he and Gabi are talking. Johnny remarks that Gabi is clearly not interested in what he has to say. Gabi asks Johnny to let her and Jake speak. Johnny asks if she’s sure she will be okay. Gabi says she’ll be fine, so Johnny then exits the room. Jake asks if Gabi is happy now that she got everything she wants and is CEO of DiMera. Gabi says that’s right. Jake says she obviously doesn’t need him anymore and guesses they break up now and that’s it. Gabi tells him not to pretend because it’s his fault. Jake asks if he can get his stuff from the house. Gabi suggests he get checked out but Jake says he’s fine, so Gabi says adios. Jake tells Gabi that he loves her but he doesn’t understand why she’s doing this. Gabi tells Jake that he can go get his stuff now. Jake brings up how they were on top of the world two weeks ago with their whole future ahead of them, but now, he doesn’t know how this could have happened. Jake then exits the room.

Clyde asks EJ how it went with his lawyer. EJ says she unfortunately had nothing new to report. Clyde encourages that good things come to those who wait. EJ admits that patience was never his strong suit. Clyde points out that they have a roof over their head and advises EJ to enjoy this nice, cushy life style. EJ questions what he just said. Clyde repeats for him to enjoy this nice, cushy life style which causes EJ to flash back to Clyde saying that the night that EJ was shot. Clyde asks if he’s alright. EJ responds that he was just thinking.

Chad questions Belle coming over to talk to EJ. Belle asks what he thought she came for. Chad assumed since Belle is the company’s general counsel that she heard the news that the scheming bitch ousted him from DiMera.

Gabi sits at her desk, thinking back to her original planning with Jake.

Ben continues working on the baby swing. Ciara decides she’s going to the hospital to pick up prenatal vitamins. Ben wants to go with her but Ciara tells him to stay and finish the swing. Ciara wishes him luck and leaves right as Jake arrives. Ben comments that Jake doesn’t look good. Jake says that’s no surprise after the day he had. Ben asks him what happened. Jake reveals that Gabi double-crossed him and left herself as head of DiMera and him out in the cold. Ben questions what the hell happened. Jake says he’s still trying to figure that out but he knows that snake Johnny DiMera got in Gabi’s head that he had betrayed her but he doesn’t know how he did it. Ben responds that he can think of one possibility.

Devil Johnny lays in bed until Susan shows up. Johnny asks what she’s doing here. Susan responds that she’s here to see if he really is her grandson.

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Gwen pleads with Ava not to turn he rin to the police, arguing that they are in this together. Ava says she helped her out but this mess is all Gwen’s and she got dragged down to the station. Ava adds that this was all for nothing since if Chad brought Abigail back from that island, then Sarah can’t be far behind..

Sarah walks through the town square and sits at the bench, looking at the Tom and Alice plaque. Sarah brings up that people keep saying she is their granddaughter Sarah, but she is not. She’s Renee DuMonde and she’s here to take her life back and finally be with the man she loves. Xander then comes out from the Salem Inn and is shocked to see Sarah.

Kate finds Mr. Shin at the DiMera Enterprises office. Mr. Shin informs her that Gabi, Jake, and Johnny called a shareholders meeting for this morning. Kate notes that they didnt’ tell her and planned it for a time when Tony and Chad aren’t in town and EJ is in prison, so she thinks they are going to make a play. Kate declares that whatever it is, they’re not going to get away with it.

Gabi gets dressed for the meeting while Jake wants her to get back in bed. Gabi says they can’t have any distractions as everything is riding on today. Jake agrees to get dressed, but says tonight they are celebrating. Jake goes to get ready while Gabi remarks to herself that she will be celebrating, getting rid of his lying, double-crossing ass.

Devil Johnny gets ready for the meeting and says it’s time for all hell to break loose at DiMera. Johnny tries to fight off The Devil from inside. The Devil calls Johnny his puppet and tells him to go away as he has work to do. Johnny refuses to let the Devil hurt any more people he loves. Devil Johnny then drops to his knees in pain. The Devil warns him about what happens if he fights him. Johnny says Marlena kicked him out, so he will too. The Devil argues that Marlena and John drove him out with love but he’s not worried about Johnny because he only loves himself enough. Johnny calls that not true. The Devil tells Johnny to go away. He then gets a call from Gabi, who asks if everything is okay. Johnny asks if they are all ready for today. Gabi says she’s more than ready and assures that Jake doesn’t suspect a thing. Johnny tells her to keep it that way because they need his vote. Gabi declares that Jake is going to get what he deserves and she can’t wait to witness it.

Xander tells Sarah that Jack told him everything. Sarah responds that it can’t be him. Xander tells Sarah what a relief it is to see her again as after all this time, he believed that she threw him over on his wedding day and jumped in bed with Rex, but it was never her. Xander is terribly sorry for all she went through in getting kidnapped by Kristen and trapped on an island all this time. Sarah accuses him of being part of the scheme to try to make her think she’s Sarah Horton. Sarah tells Xander to get away from her and stop calling her Sarah. Xander asks if she doesn’t know who he is. Sarah responds that she knows exactly who he is. Sarah questions Xander thinking anyone could forget who he is. Sarah calls him a despicably, lying son of a bitch and says she knows him as Alex and she wants a divorce. Sarah says she fell for his act and was foolish enough to marry him which was the worst mistake she ever made. Xander asks if this is some kind of joke as he doesn’t understand. Sarah tells him that she is Renee DuMonde and she intends to marry the love of her life, Tony DiMera, as soon as he divorces Anna. Sarah says she is going to speak to her lawyer, Don Craig. Sarah tells him not to call her Sarah as she walks off. Xander pulls out his phone and calls Jack, asking him to finish the story he was going to tell him.

Ava tells Gwen that Abigail is back and she knows everything. Gwen points out that there is no case against Ava and they haven’t filed charges, so turning her in will only hurt her. Ava worries that she can be charged as an accessory. Gwen argues that they have no proof. Gwen encourages that Ava has beaten murder charges, so she asks if she’s really afraid of this. Ava responds that she’s tried to build a different life for herself, so she’s not throwing it away or going to prison. Ava adds that Rafe is not on her side anymore. Gwen says she still has her back, as long as Ava has hers.

Kate asks Mr. Shin how many people they are expecting. Mr. Shin goes over EJ being in prison while Tony and Chad took the corporate jet on personal business. Kate argues that Abigail was kidnapped. Mr. Shin says it seems there is always a crisis in the DiMera family. Kate says that Chad and Tony are on their way back, so they can postpone but Shin says he has a flight to Hong Kong at noon, so he can’t push this back. Kate asks why they called this meeting but Mr. Shin says he’s not at liberty to discuss.

Johnny tells Gabi that Jake will never know what him. Gabi quickly finishes and hangs up as Jake comes back in the room. Jake asks what that was about. Gabi says she was just going over plans with Johnny. Jake reveals that he heard her say that he’s going to get what he deserves. Gabi claims that by the end of the day, Jake will be CEO of DiMera Enterprises.

Tony enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion, surprising Johnny who thought that he was out of town. Tony reveals that they found Abigail and got back to town. Tony wants to speak to Johnny about the house but Johnny says he’s in a hurry. Tony guesses he’s having a meeting with his producer which Johnny goes along with. Tony asks how the movie is going. Johnny says it’s great and he’s already working on the sequel. Johnny then hurries out of the mansion.

Kate asks Mr. Shin what’s going on with Gabi and Jake. Mr. Shin says he has not been briefed about the meeting. Gabi and Jake arrive, so Kate questions why she was not told about the meeting. Gabi brings up Kate ousting Jake from the company and not wanting to see her. Jake says they will get started when Johnny arrives. Kate suggests Chad and Tony could join them remotely but Johnny arrives and claims that Tony and Chad have been delayed due to weather. Mr. Shin adds that he can’t postpone the meeting. Gabi says they don’t want to. Johnny assures they can do the meeting without the rest of his family. Johnny says to get the show on the road.

Chad returns home to the DiMera Mansion and tells Tony that Abigail is relieved to be home. Chad mentions that they are both very grateful for his help in tracking her down. Tony is glad everything worked out. Tony assumes Jack and Jennifer are on their way back to Boston which Chad confirms. Tony asks what Chad found out from Ava. Chad says that Ava is still being held for questioning and not giving up the name of her accomplice.

Ava tells Gwen that Chad is never going to let this go, so she asks how Gwen will help her without confessing. Gwen swears not to tell a soul that she helped Kristen escape police custody. Ava asks if she’s threatening her and warns that if she did tell anyone, she’ll tell everyone that Gwen bashed Abigail over the head at the airstrip and that she knew about Sarah being kidnapped. Gwen warns that if Ava does that, she’ll let it be known that Ava set up Rafe on made up charges. Ava asks if they are going there now. Gwen brings up how many hours Melinda spent on that case and how she would feel about the woman who made her look like a complete fool. Gwen asks how Rafe would react to finding out what Ava did. Ava warns her that it would be a mistake to threaten her. Gwen says she’s just pointing out that they both have secrets. Ava argues that she can’t prove a thing. Gwen asks if she’s sure about that. Gwen suggests Ava keep her mouth shut and she will do the same. Gwen then exits the interrogation room.

Jack informs Xander about the drug making Sarah so delusional that she thinks she’s a completely different person. Xander says he will bring her back to reality. Xander thanks Jack and hangs up to go after Sarah. Sarah tells him to leave her alone. Xander tells her that Renee DuMonde was murdered by a serial killer. Sarah asks how he got involved in this scheme. Xander says that Renee has been dead for years. Sarah brings up other people being brought back to life in Salem. Sarah says she only cares about divorcing him and getting Tony away from Anna. Xander wishes he could get through to her and that she could remember how much they love each other. Sarah argues that he’s incapable of love and just wanted her inheritance. Xander says he’s not Alex, he’s Xander, and just wanted to make her happy. Sarah remarks that only Tony can make her happy because her heart will always belong to him. Xander shows her a photo of them on his phone and asks if she remembers it.

Gwen walks outside and asks God if this is her punishment for all the revenge she tried to get and the misery and suffering she’s gone through. Gwen wonders that even if Ava doesn’t rat her out and Sarah comes home, can it get any worse? Ned Grainger then appear and says it can always get worse as he asks if she remembers him.

Tony hopes Chad finds out who was behind this nightmare. Chad assures that he will and they will pay. Chad mentions running in to Anna upstairs and that she seems pretty upset about the whole Sarah/Renee situation. Chad knows it will be rough for awhile since Abigail took months to recover. Tony informs Chad that Sarah took off from the hospital which Chad says is not good. Tony agrees and then reveals that Sarah insisted on moving in which shocks Chad. Tony explains that she would at least be safe here and they can try to get her treated. Chad says no wonder Anna’s head exploded. Tony tells him about how Sarah just barged in. Chad asks where Sarah is now. Tony responds that she’s out there hiring him a divorce lawyer which Chad laughs at, saying it sounds like such a mess. Tony talks about how Renee was a passionate woman but now Sarah is channeling the same DiMera determination. Tony says unfortunately, he seems to be indulging in her delusion to avoid an all out war. Chad comments on how Anna feels. Chad says they have no idea what other drugs Kristen was feeding Sarah, but she’s here now, so maybe being in a familiar place will jog her memory. Tony hopes Sarah gets back to her old self soon.

Xander asks Sarah if the photo looks familiar to her but she says not at all. Xander points out that it’s a picture of them together. Sarah claims to have never seen it before and says the woman in the picture is Sarah Horton, but she is Renee DuMonde.

Mr. Shin starts the shareholders meeting and calls upon Jake to start. Jake says they have two motions; first is to elect Victor to the board of directors which Kate questions, since he’s competition. Johnny explains that the goal is to lull Victor in to a sense of security and then steal Titan from under him. Kate questions it being that easy and asks when the three of them started working together. Johnny says they have common interests. Mr. Shin asks about the second motion. Jake says the second is removing Chad as CEO with Jake replacing him. Kate declares she won’t allow that, so that won’t be happening. Gabi announces that she has two things to offer.

Gwen questions where Ned came from and if he’s been stalking her. Ned admits that he has and points out that Chad and Tony tracked him down, but he left Gwen’s name out of it and he didn’t do it for free so now it’s time for her to pay the price.

Xander questions Sarah not recognizing herself in the picture. Sarah insists it’s not her. Xander brings up that Renee would be about 65 years old if she were still alive. Xander says he can’t believe this. Sarah argues that everyone else needs help, not her. Sarah tells him to get out of her sight because she’s going home to the man she loves, Tony. Xander asks her to please wait.

Chad tells Tony that he could ask Abigail to try to get through to Sarah. Tony acknowledges Abigail going through a similar experience. Chad offers anything they can do to help. Tony thanks him and says he appreciates it. Chad asks if he told the rest of the family yet. Tony says he tried to tell Johnny but he seemed to be in a hurry to meet with his movie producer. Chad decides he should get to the office and hopes he didn’t miss too much while they were gone…

Jake questions Gabi as to what’s going on since he doesn’t remember discussing any amendments. Kate calls this very interesting. Jake asks what this is about. Gabi brings up Jake amending their last plan by going to Mr. Shin about ousting EJ without even talking to her first. Jake thought she trusted him. Gabi says she did and asks if he trusts her. Jake says he does which Kate calls a mistake. Jake asks Gabi why she’s doing this now. Gabi thought it would be more efficient. Gabi suggests instead of adding Victor to the board, they elect Johnny, and propose electing her as CEO of DiMera instead of Jake. Jake gets upset and asks what the hell this is. Jake asks what Gabi is doing. Gabi responds that there’s been a change of plans. Kate remarks that she told him not to trust her. Mr. Shin calls for a vote. Jake says they aren’t ready yet but Gabi says they are. Kate says she’d like Jake to get what he deserves, but she’s not going to let Gabi take Chad’s rightful place at DiMera. Gabi and Johnny responds that they can’t do anything. Kate asks how Johnny could do this to Tony and Chad when they’ve been so good to him. Johnny remarks that he’s a chip off the old block after all. Kate declares that she and Jake won’t be voting. Gabi says she and Johnny will vote while Johnny also has EJ’s shares. Kate asks if Mr. Shin is still on Jake’s side. Jake is surprised to see Kate come to his defense. Kate says it’s what’s right for the company. Kate says now would be a tie unless someone comes in to break the tie which means the status quo stands.

Gwen asks how Ned wants to make her pay. Ned responds that he wants one million dollars or else he will sing to the authorities and Xander. Gwen pleads with him not to say anything. Ned says he won’t if he gets his money. Gwen tells him that she will get him the money, but he will need to do something for her first. Ned argues that she’s in no position to make demands. Gwen explains that she doesn’t have money but Ava has access to the Vitali fortune. Gwen mentions that Ava is at the police department so if Ned can get her out of this mess, she promises to get him his pay day.

Xander tells Sarah that they were going to get married. Sarah pulls away from him. Xander wants to take her to see Maggie. Sarah calls him Alex Marshall. Xander complains that he doesn’t even know who that is. Sarah calls him a two faced bastard and says she never wants to see him again as she storms off. Gwen then walks up and calls out to Xander, asking if he’s alright. Xander informs her that he just saw Sarah.

Kate asks Mr. Shin if he’s voting for Jake since he knows it’s what is right for the company. Devil Johnny uses his power to overcome Mr. Shin, who then votes for Gabi to pass the motion. Kate and Jake can’t believe it while Gabi and Johnny celebrate. Jake questions Mr. Shin, who says that EJ is in prison while Chad and Tony abandoned their posts so it’s time for a change. Jake questions how Gabi could betray him like this. Gabi argues that Jake betrayed her first by going to the board to have Stefan’s shares transferred to his name. Jake says he didn’t do that. Gabi says Johnny showed him the papers. Jake argues that Johnny must have forged it just like he stole Maggie’s phone to text him. Gabi asks how he explains that she heard him telling Maggie that he only cared about the CEO job and that he didn’t care if she got Titan. Jake argues that he never met with Maggie. Gabi says she was there and heard every word. Gabi calls Jake a liar and a loser, so her first move as CEO will be have to security throw him out. Jake says none of this makes any sense. Johnny tells Gabi to get settled in her new office while he takes care of Jake.

Sarah goes to the DiMera Mansion and greets Tony. Tony asks if he can get her anything. Sarah hugs him and says she wants him to divorce Anna. Sarah adds that she tried to find Don Craig but no one has seen or heard from him in 35 years. Sarah says she did schedule an appointment with a lawyer and mentions running into “Alex Marshall”. Sarah adds that she also spoke to the lawyer about evicting Anna but Tony says no. Tony tells her that she can’t evict Anna. Sarah says it’s imperative that she does because she will not spend another night having Anna in bed with the man she loves.

Xander explains to Gwen that Sarah never really dumped him as it wasn’t her on the day of the wedding or the second time as she has been held captive on a deserted island this whole time. Gwen asks if Sarah wants to pick up where they left off. Xander says no which Gwen questions. Xander suggests they go to their room where he will try to explain because it’s kind of a long story.

Ned enters the interrogation room, disguised as a lawyer for Ava. Ava questions what is going on. Ned reveals that Gwen sent him to negotiate a deal with the district attorney and they have an appointment with Melinda shortly, after which Ava will walk out a free woman and suggests she leave by plane. Ned warns that his fees are steep but Gwen says Ava is good for it. Ned asks if he can count on her for payment. Ava confirms that he’s hired.

Chad goes to the DiMera Enterprises office and finds Gabi, who informs him that he is out and she is the new CEO.

Johnny laughs at Jake. Jake doesn’t know how he pulled this off but he knows he was behind it. Johnny mocks his ideas and says Jake can blame him but he just threw everything away. Johnny argues that Jake is powerless and impotent. Johnny tells him to get out before he throws him out. Jake says no, so Johnny threatens to call security. Jake grabs Johnny, who then turns in to the Devil and demands Jake get his hands off of him.

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Update written by Joseph

Anna is at home wondering what is taking so long when Tony then returns home. Anna rushes up and hugs him. Anna asks if he’s alright as she had been so worried. Tony responds that he’s fine, Kristen got away, but he and Chad were able to bring Abigail, Steve, and Kayla safely home. Anna admits she had a queasy feeling when she heard where he was headed. Tony acknowledges the island does have history. Anna brings up his romantic trip with Renee DuMonde. Tony says that was a lifetime ago. Anna states that it was silly to bring up since they know Renee is long dead. Tony then informs her that Renee was there.

Steve and Kayla have Sarah in the hospital. Sarah questions why she’s being held in this hospital against her will. Kayla says they are just running tests. Sarah reminds them that they weren’t poisoned and demands that they stop calling her Sarah.

Ava sits in the interrogation room, remarking that the three losers who framed Rafe better not have ratted her out. Chad enters the room and greets her. Ava asks what he’s doing here. Chad responds that he’s here to find out why she kidnapped his wife and who helped her do it.

Gwen has a nightmare about Abigail showing up at her and Xander’s door with the truth about what happened to Sarah.

Anna doesn’t understand since they know Renee DuMonde died years ago. Tony clarifies that he meant “Renee” because that’s what she calls herself and actually believes that she is Renee. Anna asks who she really is. Tony reveals that it’s Sarah Horton.

Kayla tells Sarah that she is Sarah and only thinks she isn’t because of the drug she was injected with last year. Sarah questions how a drug can make her think that she’s someone else. Steve says they aren’t sure yet. Kayla says that’s why they need to do an MRI and CT scan to check brain damage. Sarah wants to get home to Tony and Chad.

Ava claims to have no idea what Chad is talking about and that she doesn’t even know Abigail. Chad says the police believe otherwise. Ava questions what the police think she did with Abigail. Chad says locked her away on a deserted island where he just found her. Ava asks if he thinks she brought her there. Chad says maybe not personally, but she was masquerading as Sarah at the airfield when Abigail was knocked out. Ava says she didn’t lay a hand on her. Chad says someone knocked Abigail unconscious and Ava was there, so he asks who was helping her. Ava thinks back to Gwen knocking Abigail out at the airfield. Chad tells Ava that she can act innocent, but he’s not leaving until she identifies her accomplice.

Gwen wakes up from her nightmare about Abigail telling Xander about Sarah in a panic. Xander asks her what’s going on and if she’s alright.

Jack and Jennifer anxiously wait at home for Abigail to return. Abigail comes in and they rush up to embrace her, check on her, and tell her how glad they are that she’s home. Abigail assures that she’s fine. Jennifer asks where Chad is. Abigail reveals that he went to go confront her kidnapper.

Ava tells Chad that the mask was just a harmless prank. Chad argues that she still stood there and did nothing while someone knocked out his wife and dragged her onto the plane. Chad asks who it was. Ava claims she can’t answer that question. Chad argues that she can but doesn’t want to. Chad brings up he and Tony talking to Ned Grainger and he was the one who told them where Abigail was. Chad adds that Kristen was there at the island so she didn’t knock Abigail out. Ava repeats that she can’t answer his question. Chad tells her that she will just have to answer to the police. Ava argues that she hasn’t committed a crime. Chad calls her an accessory to kidnapping. Ava claims to have nothing to do with it. Chad knows all about her past and says the crimes may seem meaningless to her but this is about his wife and the mother of his children, so he’s going to make damn sure that someone pays for what they did to her. Chad adds that Ava could walk out with a slap on the wrist if she just turns on her partner.

Gwen tells Xander that it was just a bad dream. Xander asks if she remembers what it was about this time since it’s been happening a lot recently. Xander asks if it would help to talk about it. Gwen claims it was about Dr. Snyder. Xander says he hasn’t thought about him for a minute and says no wonder she’s so rattled. Gwen calls it terrifying and claims that he had come back from the dead in her dream and that he told her Xander was just using her to get over Sarah. Xander hopes her subconscious didn’t come up with this dream because she doubts his feelings for her. Gwen doesn’t know why she had the dream but says it scared her half to death. Xander informs her that he dreamed last night that they were married with four kids. Xander admits he didn’t dream about it but he daydreams of it all the time. Xander reminds Gwen that they are getting married soon and that wouldn’t be happening if he didn’t adore her and want to spend the rest of his life with her. Gwen knows that his feelings for her are genuine and that he loves her. Gwen can’t wait to be his wife. Xander comments on her bad dreams and asks if she’s nervous about Abigail coming home. Gwen asks why she would be nervous about that. Xander tells Gwen to tell him.

Kayla knows it’s a lot to process as she tells Sarah that Chad is not her brother and she’s not a DiMera. Kayla says that her name is Sarah Horton and she can prove it. Sarah asks to be let out of the hospital. Kayla says she can’t because a lot of friends and family love and miss her. Kayla asks her to let them do these tests as she’s confident in a treatment plan for her. Kayla mentions that Abigail recovered from a very similar condition, so she can too. Steve says they want to help her any way they can. Sarah then decides that whatever is going on, she wants to know the truth about her life, so she tells Kayla to run the tests. Kayla thinks she’s making a wise decision and will go set them up. Steve decides to let Sarah rest and tells her to hang in there. Sarah thanks them as Kayla says she’ll be back. Kayla and Steve then exit the room.

Abigail reveals to Jack and Jennifer that Ava was under the Sarah mask. Jennifer questions why she would do that. Abigail says Ava claimed it was a prank but she knew it was more and then someone came up behind her and knocked her out. Abigail adds that Chad is with Ava now and he’s determined to find out who it was.

Ava questions Chad thinking she would just get to walk after giving him a name. Chad says the district attorney will want the big fish. Chad adds that his wife was the victim and his name has a lot of pull in town so he could convince Melinda to cut Ava a deal. Ava argues that he has no way of knowing that Melinda would say yes. Chad asks what her alternative is and why she would want to go down for someone else’s crime.

Steve finishes a call at the hospital, updating Brady on everyone being safe. Steve tells Kayla that he was waiting until Sarah’s test results to call Maggie, hoping that they can give her good news. Kayla says the tests are ready so she’s going to bring Sarah in.

Xander understands Gwen is still not on the best of terms with Abigail and that she was very upset when Abigail accused her of being Sarah. Gwen calls that quite hurtful. Xander assures that Abigail, Jack, and everyone else now knows it couldn’t have been Gwen since she was in the town square with Abigail and “Sarah”. Xander says it all worked out for the best since “Sarah” coming back gave him the closure that he needed and it reminded him that he’s finished with her. Xander tells Gwen that they belong together and there is nothing that will get in the way of them getting married as they kiss.

Steve and Kayla go to get Sarah but find that she is gone from her hospital room.

Anna questions Tony about Sarah being convinced that she is Renee. Tony says that she is acting like they are madly in love and she wants to pick up where they left off years ago. Tony adds that he tried to set her straight but she is stuck in this emotional delusion. Tony says Steve and Kayla took her to the hospital for tests, so hopefully they have gotten through to her by now. Tony declares that Sarah will just have to accept that Anna is the one and only love of his life. Tony and Anna kiss until Sarah walks in and tells Anna to get her hands off of her Tony.

Ava tells Chad that he makes a compelling pitch but she will take her chances because if the cops had anything on her, they’d already have arrested her. Ava says they will have to let her go soon but Chad says he wouldn’t count on that since she’s a witness and person of interest in a kidnapping. Ava remarks that she’s always a person of interest so she’s used to that. Chad tells her to enjoy her quiet time then but if she decides she doesn’t want to go to prison, she can give him a call. Chad then exits the room.

Gwen asks Xander why he goes by Cook and not Kiriakis. Xander blames his complicated family history. Gwen likes Cook. Xander says she doesn’t have to take his name but Gwen says it sounds perfect to her. They kiss until Gwen gets a text from Ava, telling her to answer her phone. Ava then calls her. Xander questions who is calling at this hour. Gwen claims that she can’t imagine and answers the phone. Ava tells Gwen that she needs to see her right now and orders her down to the police station.

Abigail says there’s no news from Chad yet. Jennifer says what’s important is that Abigail is safe and not hurt and everyone is fine. Jack is sure it was terrifying. Abigail is grateful to be back and thanks them for staying around to take care of her kids. They talk about how much they missed her. Abigail says now that she’s home, she guesses they can go back to Boston. Jack knows the Spectator is in good hands with her and they are proud of what a good writer and journalist she has become. Abigail says she has them to thank for being her role models and inspiring her. Abigail guesses she has her next big story; The Kidnapping of Sarah Horton. Abigail reveals to Jack and Jennifer that Sarah was there as Kristen had been holding her captive since her wedding last year which shocks Jack and Jennifer. Jack realizes Xander was right that Sarah was in trouble. Abigail says she accidentally stumbled onto the fact that it was Kristen masquerading as Sarah, who broke it off with Xander, not Sarah. Abigail calls it terribly sad since Sarah ended up being Kristen’s prisoner for months and didn’t even know where she was. Jack calls Kristen a sadistic maniac. Abigail adds that Kristen won’t pay for this crime like all the others because she got away. Jack asks about Sarah being alive and well. Abigail confirms that she’s alive but not so well.

Steve tells Kayla that he should’ve known that Sarah was playing them and never should’ve left her alone. Kayla says she had them both fooled. Steve feels she couldn’t have gotten too far. Kayla gets a call from the head of security, who says they caught Sarah on the security cameras, leaving the hospital. Steve guesses he knows where she went.

Sarah tells Anna again to step away from her Tony. Anna says she’s sorry but this is her Tony. Anna understands she is confused but they love each other. Sarah argues that Tony would have never looked at Anna if he knew she was alive. Sarah calls their marriage a sham. Anna asks what to do about this person. Tony tells her to try to keep her calm while he calls Kayla. Sarah tells him that he is not calling Kayla and she is not going to be calm. Sarah calls Anna a tramp and tells her to get the hell out of her family home. Anna says she’s trying to be patient because she understands Sarah is ill, but she’s not going anywhere as this is her home. Sarah points out that Stefano is not Anna’s father. Anna argues that he’s not her father either. Sarah speaks to the portrait of Stefano and orders Tony to tell Anna to hit the bricks. Anna says that’s enough and if anyone is going anywhere, it’s Sarah. Sarah says over her dead body. Anna warns that could be arranged as she goes after Sarah.

Gwen tells Ava that it’s a bit early. Ava says it’s not her fault that the cops hauled her down before she even had her morning coffee. Ava asks if Gwen is alone. Gwen says she’s not and asks what’s up. Ava says she’s being held for questioning in connection with the abduction of Abigail DiMera. Ava adds that Chad was just there grilling her about who she saw hit his wife over the head. Ava warns Gwen that if she’s not down there in ten minutes, her name is coming up in conversation as in “Gwen hit Abigail over the head”. Gwen tells Ava that she will be there as soon as she can and hangs up. Xander asks Gwen who that was. Gwen claims it was a wedding planner that she reached out to. Xander feels it’s a bit early for a call. Gwen says that’s the best thing about her and she will go see her because there was a cancellation. Xander offers to go with her but Gwen says she will just take the meeting and see how it goes. Gwen then gets out of bed, leaving Xander confused.

Abigail explains to Jack and Jennifer how Sarah is not in her right mind. Abigail calls it heart breaking and says she can relate. Abigail adds that it’s also really difficult for Tony because Sarah believes that she is Tony’s old flame, Renee DuMonde. Jack calls that strange. Abigail calls it complicated, especially because Sarah as Renee is madly in love with Tony.

Tony separates Anna and Sarah. Sarah tells Tony to keep Anna away from her. Anna asks if the world has gone mad. Tony says they need to work this out like adults. Sarah apologizes to Tony and agrees to calm down for his sake. Steve and Kayla arrive to find Sarah. Anna tells them that Sarah crashed in and attacked her. Anna asks them to take her back to the hospital where she belongs. Kayla offers to take Sarah back to the hospital but Sarah refuses. Anna asks if Kayla can do something about this. Kayla says she can’t force her because it’s a free country and she’s no longer in danger. Anna argues that Sarah almost attacked her before they got there. Sarah says that Anna attacked her, so she should be taken to the hospital. Sarah then leaves the room to go freshen up. Tony questions if there is nothing else they can do. Kayla says they could try to get a court order. Tony asks what to do until then. Kayla tells him to just keep Sarah safe. Steve says that’s until they figure something out. Kayla adds that they will also know where she is. Kayla tells them to call if they need anything. Anna argues that they didn’t do anything. Tony says he’ll be in touch. Steve and Kayla exit as Sarah comes back in to the room. Anna questions Tony letting Sarah stay here. Sarah argues that it’s her family home. Tony agrees to let her stay for now. Anna declares that she’s not going anywhere either because she and Tony are husband and wife. Sarah argues that they were but she will hire Tony the best lawyer in town to get him out of this nightmare of a marriage. Anna assures they are very happily married. Sarah warns that if Anna doesn’t leave, she will have her forcibly removed but Tony says no. Sarah tells Tony that Renee is going to take care of everything as she kisses him on the cheek. Sarah declares that it’s good to be home as she walks out of the room.

Chad goes to the Horton house where Jack greets him with a hug and says Abigail is waiting to hear from him. Jack tells Chad that they appreciate everything he and Tony did to bring Abigail home. Chad is just happy that she’s ok. Jack talks about what happened to Sarah and says he was just about to call Sarah to let him know what happened and that Sarah didn’t leave him voluntarily. Chad is sure that Xander will be happy to hear that. Jack is sure he will, but mentions that Xander is getting married. Chad is surprised and questions Xander getting married to Gwen.

Gwen goes to see Ava in the interrogation room. Gwen can’t believe that Ava made her come down here. Ava asks if she just wanted her to sit here and rot. Gwen reminds Ava that she’s not supposed to be seen with her. Ava says that is the least of her problems.

Xander gets a call from Jack, who informs him that Abigail just got back. Xander calls that wonderful news. Jack then reveals that Sarah was there too on the island with Abigail. Xander doesn’t understand. Jack reminds Xander of when he got a call from Susan Banks on his wedding day about how she saw Sarah going upstairs with Rex. Jack informs Xander that “Susan” was actually Kristen but she didn’t only impersonate Susan, she also impersonated Sarah. Xander is shocked as Jack reveals to Xander that the woman he saw in bed with Rex and the woman that broke up with him was Kristen in a Sarah mask. Jack says he’s sorry to tell him like this. Xander asks about when Sarah came back to Salem to visit Maggie and asks if that was Kristen too. Jack reveals that was actually Ava. Xander can’t believe it and calls it too insane to be true. Jack says he’s afraid it is, as Abigail confirmed it. Xander asks where Sarah is now. Jack informs him that they are taking her to the hospital. Xander declares that he has to go find her and see her. Jack says there is one more thing he needs to know but Xander hangs up and races out of his room.

Jennifer hugs Chad and says he is their hero for bringing Abigail home. Chad talks about how much the kids missed her too. Abigail thanks Jennifer for her and Jack being there again. Jennifer goes to check on Jack. Chad asks Abigail how she’s feeling and what he can do for her. Abigail says she’s too wound up to be tired and asks how it went with Ava. Chad says she stonewalled him, but he can tell she was panicked. Chad adds that they know Ava didn’t assault her, but given her track record, Melinda shouldn’t have a problem getting the charges to stick. They agree that the only way Ava can save herself is to name her accomplice.

Gwen questions if Ava is going to rat her out. Ava says despite her fair share of crimes, she’s managed to stay out of prison for most of her life, so she’s not getting locked up for this. Ava warns that if she does get arrested, the only way out may be to give them a name. Ava asks Gwen why she shouldn’t sacrifice her to save herself.

Jennifer asks Jack how Xander took the news. Jack says he was stunned but he will be even more stunned when he hears the whole story since he hung up before he could tell him. Jack adds that Xander wanted to go find her so he’s off to the hospital. Jack confirms that Xander doesn’t know the real Sarah didn’t reject him, but he doesn’t know that the real Sarah considers herself to be Renee DuMonde.

Tony tells Anna that he’s sorry that she has to go through this. Anna argues that Tony was playing along with Sarah’s delusions. Tony asks Anna to have a little compassion since Sarah is mentally ill and needs some kindness. Anna asks what if that drives his wife crazy.

Sarah walks through the town square and sits at the bench, looking at the Tom and Alice plaque. Sarah brings up that people keep saying she is their granddaughter Sarah, but she is not. She’s Renee DuMonde and she’s here to take her life back and finally be with the man she loves. Xander then comes out from the Salem Inn and is shocked to see Sarah.

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Jennifer returns home and calls out to Jack, who joins her in the room. Jennifer starts quickly talking about publishing an article in the Spectator about Abigail’s disappearance until Jack is able to stop her to inform her that Chad and Tony have found Abigail. Jennifer is thrilled and hugs Jack, asking where Abigail is and if they are bringing her home. Jack confirms that Chad should be rescuing her as they speak.

After Chad finds Abigail, Tony then enters. Sarah rushes up and hugs Tony, saying she can’t believe he’s here, leaving Tony confused.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna complains about spending Valentine’s Day alone and being unable to reach Tony and having no idea where he is or if he’s okay. Anna declares now she must stress eat so she opens her box of Valentines chocolates but finds all the chocolate covered cherries have been eaten. Anna wonders when Tony is coming home.

Tony questions Sarah calling him her love. Sarah that’s what he is and will always be. Chad is confused while Abigail thinks she can explain.

Kayla complains about Kristen telling her and Steve that she drugged their food. Steve asks what the point would be when she’s already holding them captive. Kristen clarifies that she didn’t give them a sedative but something a little bit stronger. Kristen declares it’s strong enough to permanently solve the problem they have been causing her. Kristen hopes they enjoyed their anniversary because it may be their last. Steve knew she was dangerous but questions her going to murder. Kristen says no one is going to die because she drugged them but not with poison. Kristen reveals it was a concotion that will make them forget this whole ordeal. Kristen adds that she can’t keep them on this island forever and she’s not interested in killing them, so it would really suck if they remembered this and could testify against her. Steve asks what the hell she’s talking about. Kristen states that the island chicken comes with a side of amnesia. Steve then charges Kristen.

Tony questions what has come over Sarah and tells her to stop kissing him because he’s a happily married man.

Anna tries calling Tony but it goes to voicemail. Anna decides she’s going to go get some answers and exits the mansion.

Xander and Gwen kiss in bed. Gwen says it’s time to eat so she gets out of bed. Xander jokes about her ditching him for room service. Xander gets up with her and they kiss back onto the bed. Gwen stops and says there is something serious she’d like to talk to him about. Xander asks what’s on her mind. Gwen says it’s their wedding as they have a few details to sort out, like when and where. Xander suggest St Luke’s church. Gwen questions them getting married in front of God and everyone. Xander jokes that his cousin Ciara married a serial killer there. Gwen suggests somewhere more personal to them. Xander asks if she means the Horton family home but Gwen says Julie wouldn’t go for that. Xander says they have to discuss the wedding party as he’s going to ask Jack to be his best man, so maybe Jennifer will stand up for Gwen. Gwen worries that Jennifer thinks she killed her mother so it would be in poor taste. Xander tells Gwen that her perfect maid of honor would be Ava Vitali. Gwen questions why he would suggest Ava. Xander brings up that she said they got close after Ava’s son died. Gwen claims she only offered her condolences because she knew Charlie in passing. Xander thought they formed a deeper connection, having both lost a child. Gwen says she just said a few kind words to her and that was all. Xander says it was just an idea. Gwen apologizes and assures that she will find someone, just not Ava or Jennifer. Xander asks if she read Jennifer’s article about Abigail. Gwen calls it heart wrenching. Xander can’t imagine how difficult it must be for Jack as well. Xander suggests they swing by and offer their support, so he can ask Jack to be his best man while they are there. Gwen thinks he should do that on his own because things are tense between her and Abigail, so she’s sure that she’s the last person they want to see. Xander encourages her not to be worried as Jack knows that she has no idea where Abigail is and it was clear how much it meant to Jack to be able to lean on her. Gwen thinks Xander asking Jack to be his best man is a moment that should be shared between them. Xander agrees to give Jack her love. They kiss and then Xander goes to get dressed.

Jennifer questions why Kristen would go after Abigail unless she was involved in Sarah’s disappearance. Jack asks who knows what Kristen is thinking or why she does what she does, but when Chad gets home with Abigail, he will have answers. Anna comes in and apologizes for barging in but says the door was open and she’s going out of her mind with worry about Tony, Abigail, and Chad since no one is returning her calls or texts. Jack and Jennifer tell Anna the good news that Tony and Chad are on their way to Abigail now. Anna calls that really great news and says they must be so relieved. Anna asks where Abigail is. Jack reveals that Kristen has been holding her hostage on an island off the coast. Anna says she’s very happy for them but she knows that island. Anna stops and says she won’t rain on their parade but Jennifer wants to know what she’s thinking. Anna reveals that she knows Tony spent an extended holiday on that island with his ex-lover Renee DuMonde.

Sarah tells Tony that she should’ve known Tony’s wife was the reason that he’s being so cold to her. Sarah talks about her being a thorn in her side since they started dating, which they only did because they thought they were siblings. Sarah tells Tony that he will never get over her. Tony asks God to help him. Abigail then explains that Sarah thinks she is Renee DuMonde.

Steve manages to tie Kristen up while Kayla holds the gun on her. Kristen warns them to enjoy their victory while they can remember it, because they won’t when the drugs kick in. Steve asks how much of that crap she put in their food. Kristen says it was enough to obliterate the memories of a herd of elephants. Steve still thinks she’s bluffing but Kristen assures that she’s not. Kristen suggests they use this time to reflect on their memories with their children and each other, because soon their epic love story will permanently fade to black.

Tony questions how it’s possible that Sarah Horton thinks she’s Renee DuMonde. Sarah complains about Tony talking about this Sarah nonsense like the others. Sarah declares she’s been stuck on this island for long enough and is ready to go back to Salem. Chad says they will be right down. Sarah says that gives her and Tony a moment to be alone. Sarah and Tony then exit the room.

Jack and Jennifer talk to Anna about Tony getting Ned to come clean. Anna talks about Tony being devoted to Chad and doing anything for him. Jennifer acknowledges that he went above and beyond this time. Jack realizes he needs to let Gwen know that Abigail is coming home since Gwen has been so worried. Anna asks how Gwen is doing. Jack says she’s doing very well and getting married. Anna laughs and says that surprises her. Jack asks why. Anna says she doesn’t want to be insensitive since Gwen is Jack’s daughter, but she has created a world of problems since coming to Salem so she’s just wondering who would have the tolerance to put up with her tendency to lie and be vindictive. Anna questions what man would have the patience to share his life with a woman like Gwen. Xander arrives and reveals that man would be him.

Ava shows up at Gwen’s door. Gwen pulls her inside and questions what she’s doing here. Ava responds that they have a problem.

Abigail informs Chad that Kristen injected Sarah with the same drug that Gwen used in Abigail’s champagne. Abigail feels awful because she knows the damage that drug can do and now Sarah thinks she’s an entirely different person. Chad questions how the drug gave Sarah his dead sister’s memories. Abigail explains that came from Renee’s diary.

Sarah tells Tony that they can’t leave as they have to eat first. Tony says they can eat on the plane. Sarah argues that Kristen cooked up a feast for tonight so it would be an insult not to stay and enjoy it. Tony is sure she’ll understand. Sarah demands that no one is going anywhere until they all sit down together and have a meal and she won’t take no for an answer.

Kayla tells Steve that they need to find the others before their memories fade as if they tell Sarah and Abigail, they can alert the hospital so the staff can help them out as soon as they get home. Kristen wishes them luck with that because she drugged Sarah and Abigail too. Kristen reveals that all of her guests are having her very special island chicken tonight, so by morning, none of them will remember how to tie their own shoes.

Abigail explains to Chad that when Sarah first got there, she was just like Abigail was after Gwen drugged her, so to keep her calm and occupied, Kristen gave her a bunch of books to read including Renee’s diary and she became so obsessed with the story that she started to think the stories were hers. Chad says the good news is that they found Abigail so they can head back to Salem to get Sarah the help she needs. Abigail asks Chad how he found her. Chad informs her that Ned Grainger told them where she was since an eye witness confirmed he flew to the airfield the night she disappeared. Chad adds that there was no flight plan or security footage but Tony knew Ned a little bit, so they tracked him down in Florida and Tony convinced him to tell them where she was. Chad states that now they know Kristen put Ned up to kidnapping her and flying her out here. Abigail then reveals it wasn’t Kristen, it was Ava.

Gwen questions Ava showing up when Xander could have seen her. Ava tells her to relax as she saw Xander leave and waited a bit. Gwen asks why she’s there. Ava repeats that they have a problem and brings up Jennifer’s article. Ava worries about Jack and Jennifer being back and making a big stink about their daughter. Gwen tells her to calm down. Ava says that’s easy for her to say since Abigail didn’t see her wearing the Sarah mask. Gwen says that’s not necessarily a problem. Ava questions what she thinks is going to happen if Chad and Tony bring Abigail and Sarah back to Salem.

Jack tries to cover what Anna said towards Xander but Anna tells him not to apologize for her because she meant what she said. Anna wishes she didn’t feel that way because she cares about Jack and realizes that he has tender feelings for Gwen, but she doesn’t. Jennifer suggests staying off the subject of Gwen. Xander disagrees and says that Gwen was deeply unhappy and very angry when she came to Salem which led to her behaving badly, but she has changed. Xander adds that Gwen feels deep regret for the hurt she caused her family and she’s terribly sorry for how she behaved. Anna questions if he’s sure. Anna says she is sorry for everybody who now trusts Gwen, when she was hired as a nanny and then slept with Chad just to ruin Abigail’s life. Anna brings up what Gwen tried to do Jack and Jennifer’s marriage out of spite. Jennifer says she’s gotten past that. Anna remarks that she would never be able to get past the fact that someone took a wrecking ball to her life like that. Anna acknowledges that people can change but in the case of Gwen, she suggests Xander be careful because you never know what a woman like that could still be hiding.

Tony and Sarah sit down at the dinner table. Sarah reminds him to wait until everyone is there before eating. Sarah wonders what’s keeping Abigail and Chad.

Chad questions Ava being the one in the Sarah mask. Abigail knows it makes no sense. Chad wonders if Ava was doing it to help a friend since she and Kristen were close at one point. Abigail questions close enough for multiple felonies. Abigail goes over ripping off the mask and then getting hit from behind, so the only one that she knows was there was Ava. Abigail suggests asking Steve and Kayla if they have any other insights so they should probably go find them. Chad questions that. Abigail explains that Kristen kidnapped them in Italy and brought them here, so her and Chad hurry out of the room to go find them.

Jennifer suggests a more neutral subject. Anna says that’s fine as she’s had her say about Gwen. Jack mentions that Anna has already heard the news, so he wanted to inform Xander that Abigail is coming home. Xander calls that tremendous news and says that’s why he came over, because he and Gwen read Jennifer’s article and wanted to express their support. Anna questions where Gwen is then. Xander responds that Gwen encouraged him to come without her, given the still strained relationship between her and Abigail. Anna says it will be a wonderful relief when Abigail, Chad, and Tony all come back safely to Salem. Xander agrees and knows Gwen feels the same.

Gwen tells Ava to stop because her speculation is not helpful. Ava warns that she should be nervous because if Abigail and Sarah get back here, both of their lives will go up in smoke. Gwen argues that Kristen promised not to let that happen. Ava questions believing Kristen will keep her promise. Gwen argues that Kristen is Ava’s friend. Ava points out that Kristen blackmailed them in to helping her escape, so if her back is against the wall, she won’t think twice about selling them out. Ava adds that if that happens, then Gwen can say goodbye to her boyfriend and her dad and hello to prison.

Kayla says they are going to find Abigail and Sarah. Kristen warns them to hope they still remember them. Kristen guesses this is goodbye. Kayla tells her that she is going back to Salem to pay for everything she’s done. Kayla assures she will see them again. Kristen says by then, she won’t have a clue who she is or why she’s about to kill them. Kristen laughs as Steve and Kayla exit the room.

Chad and Abigail join Tony and Sarah in the living room. Chad says they need to find Steve and Kayla. Abigail asks if Sarah knows where they are. Sarah responds that she might have an idea or two. Abigail asks her to take them to Steve and Kayla but Sarah says no because she doesn’t trust Steve after he threatened Kristen. Abigail explains that Steve is her uncle and a wonderful man, so she asks Sarah to take them to he and Kayla. Sarah says she will right after they eat. Abigail insists they need to go now. Sarah warns her that if she wants to see Steve and Kayla, she will pull up a chair and join them. Abigail and Chad then sit at the table. Chad asks if Abigail had any problems with the food on the island. Abigail says it’s been fine so far. Sarah calls it the best chicken they will have in their life and then she promises to take them to Steve and Kayla. Sarah questions what could be the harm in all of them having a nice family dinner together.

Gwen reveals to Ava that she and Xander got engaged. Ava congratulates her. Ava apologizes for getting a little worked up before but the article threw her. Ava tells Gwen that she is happy for her and adds that her son is proposing to his girlfriend tonight. Gwen comments that there must be something in the water. Ava doesn’t think so since no one is asking for her hand. Ava declares that everybody is getting their happily ever after except her. Ava then asks who needs love when you got revenge to keep you warm. Gwen states that revenge does not solve anything and only makes you feel worse. Gwen encourages Ava to find another way. Ava says she tried and stopped being so paranoid but that just got her a boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend. Gwen agrees that’s awful. Ava says it’s her problem and congratulates Gwen and Xander on having a long and happy life together. Ava then exits.

Anna says they are thrilled that Abigail, Chad, and Tony will soon be home and safe in Salem. Anna decides to get going. Anna urges Xander to heed her warning about Gwen. Xander urges Anna to keep an open mind about Gwen, noting that Gwen speaks highly about her. Xander says that Gwen believes people can change and is confident that one day Anna will change her mind about her or become her friend. Anna calls it unlikely but supposes stranger things have happened. Anna says she will see them all soon. Anna congratulates Jack and Jennifer on the wonderful news as she then exits. Jack admits that Anna can be outspoken. Xander then asks Jack to be his best man when he marries Gwen. Jack gladly accepts as they hug. Xander jokes that he will soon be Jack’s son in law.

Abigail, Chad, Tony, and Sarah eat their dinner. Abigail says the sooner they finish, the sooner Sarah will take them to Steve and Kayla. Steve and Kayla then burst in, screaming for them not to eat the chicken. Kayla worries that it’s too late. Chad questions what she means. Steve and Kayla warn them of being poisoned. Chad complains that he ate half the chicken. Sarah stops them all and declares no one has been poisoned. Kayla says that Kristen told them that she drugged the food. Sarah reveals that she switched it out as she found a bottle of this cloudy liquid with a feather next to it in the kitchen when Kristen was cooking. Sarah remembered Kristen telling her that the serial killer that was after her used a Raven’s feather. Sarah announces that she emptied the bottle out and filled it back up with milk. Abigail realizes then they are not in danger.

Jack brings Jennifer roses and reminds her that it’s Valentine’s Day. Jennifer can’t believe Jack even found time to shop. Jack talks about when they met and says Jennifer turned his life upside down and taught him about faith. Jack informs her that he took an hour from worrying about their daughter, to make sure Jennifer had a Valentine’s Day to remember. Jack says that faith assured him that Abigail would be coming home, just like how he will always come home to her. Jennifer tells Jack that she loves him forever and wishes him a Happy Valentine’s Day as they kiss.

Chad questions what they are doing as Abigail goes back to get Renee’s diary. Abigail hopes that Sarah will be okay. Chad encourages that they will get Sarah the help she needs back in Salem. Chad adds how impressed he is that Abigail knew it wasn’t Sarah back in Salem and he still can’t believe it was Ava. Chad declares that as soon as they get home, Ava is going down and so is her accomplice.

Xander returns to his room to Gwen. Gwen asks how it went. Xander calls it interesting since Anna was there but he has good news. Xander announces that Jack agreed to be his best man which Gwen calls wonderful. Xander then adds that it looks like Abigail will be home in time for their wedding which Gwen questions. Xander reveals they found Abigail and she’s coming home.

Sarah tells Tony how happy she is that they are finally together. Sarah can’t wait to get back to Salem so Tony can get divorced and kick Anna to the curb.

Kayla tells Steve that she can’t wait to see Kristen’s face when she finds out her plan was ruined. They go back to where they left Kristen tied up, but find that Kristen is gone.

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Tripp goes to the Brady Pub where Roman asks him about proposing to Allie. Tripp informs him that it was a disaster.

Allie remains outside crying as Kate approaches. Allie mentions that she hoped it was Tripp. Kate asks her what’s wrong. Allie says everything as Kate hugs her.

Tony and Chad sit on the DiMera Jet. Chad worries that Ned was Abigail’s kidnapper and could have sent them on a wild goose chase. Tony assures that he convinced Ned to tell them the truth. Chad complains that it’s taking so long to get there. Tony insists that they now know where Abigail is. Chad points out that’s with Kristen. Chad prays that Abigail is safe and unharmed by the time they finally get there.

Abigail pounds on the door as Kristen has locked her in the bedroom where Sarah was held. Abigail says she was out of her mind to believe Kristen anyway. Sarah then enters the room. Abigail is excited to see her but Sarah is left confused.

Kristen has Steve and Kayla tied up with gags over the mouth as they are sat at a table. Kristen wheels in a food cart and wishes them a Happy Valentine’s Day. Kristen says she’s sorry about the gags but she couldn’t bear another lecture and says they’ve always been so pushy. Kristen flashes back to Steve and Kayla threatening her with flare guns. Kristen reveals that Sarah was the one that knocked Steve out from behind. Kristen then says she means Renee DuMonde.

Abigail tells Sarah that she’s so happy to see her as she’s the reason she came here. Sarah questions what Abigail is doing in her room and complains about having to sleep somewhere else last night. Sarah asks why everyone keeps calling her Sarah and tells Abigail that her name is Renee DuMonde. Abigail apologizes for upsetting her and says she knows everything that’s happened to her because Kristen told her. Sarah says it’s not her, it’s everyone else. Sarah claims that she knows who she is and asks if they are all crazy or something.

Kate asks Allie who she cheated on Tripp with. Allie admits that it was Chanel. Allie says Chanel is like her best friend she’s ever had and she couldn’t believe how happy she was to see her again when she moved here. Kate asks if Chanel came on to her. Allie assures that was not the case and they just had a couple of kisses. Kate asks if she considers that cheating. Allie says no and that Tripp was cool with that and didn’t judge her or anything. Allie adds that Chanel and Johnny got married and they put that all behind them. Kate doesn’t understand the problem then. Allie explains that after Johnny broke up with Chanel in front of everyone, Chanel was a wreck and asked her to stay over. Allie says they were laying in bed and it just happened. Kate asks if Allie told Tripp. Allie reveals that Johnny blurted it out. Kate questions why he would do something so cruel. Allie says that Johnny is not the same anymore. Allie adds that Chanel tried to say he was lying but Tripp didn’t buy it and asked her if it was true. Allie knew she had to be honest. Kate asks if Allie is feeling confused about her sexuality. Allie insists that she’s not and she loves Tripp. Kate wishes she could tear Johnny from limb to limb. Allie says after what Johnny did to her and Chanel, she hates him and told him that he’s not her brother anymore. Allie blames herself for screwing up and keeping it from Tripp for weeks then he found out anyway. Kate asks if there’s any hope. Allie doesn’t think so and she wouldn’t blame Tripp if he never wanted to see her again.

Roman informs Tripp that he did hear something happened between Allie and Chanel but he thought it was minor and over with. Tripp says that Allie told him about them kissing and he was surprised but she said it was over, so he made himself get past that. Tripp adds that after that, things were great between them and Allie knew that but then she went and slept with Chanel. Roman asks how long ago that was. Tripp informs him it was the night of Chanel and Johnny’s wedding party. Roman notes that was a month ago. Tripp feels he shouldn’t be telling Roman since Allie is his granddaughter. Roman says he loves Allie and she’s been through Hell but Tripp was the best thing to happen to her in a long time which is why he gave his blessing. Tripp adds that Roman also told him not to rush in to marriage unless he was sure that’s what Allie wanted and he was right.

Kristen laughs about Sarah knocking out Steve and how scared Kayla was. Kristen explains that she then held Kayla at gunpoint to get them down here. Kristen removes their gags, so they immediately ask what she’s done with Abigail. Kristen assures that she’s just fine except for her guilty conscience.

Abigail tells Sarah that she came hoping to find her, but Sarah found her. Abigail says she’ll try to explain everything. Abigail shows her Renee’s diary and admits she read it. Abigail calls it an unbelivable story that she knows is true, but it’s not Sarah’s story, it’s Renee’s. Sarah remarks that she doesn’t understand anything. Abigail asks if she trusts Kristen. Sarah calls Kristen her little sister. Abigail says that Kristen told her that she gave Sarah the diary after she got her and she was drugged and confused, thus when she read the diary, she became convinced it was her story. Abigail tells Sarah that she’s not Renee. Sarah questions how reading a diary could make her think that she’s someone she’s not. Abigail says it’s because of her.

Tony tells Chad that he understands his feelings about Kristen. Chad points out that Kristen wasn’t always this bad. Chad says when he came in to the family, Kristen treated him like an annoying kid brother but she seemed to like him. Tony points out that it all got worse for her when her relationship with Brady fell apart and she lost contact with her daughter. Tony thinks part of Kristen still thinks of Chad as her brother and remembers Jennifer as her friend, so he doesn’t think Kristen would harm Abigail. Chad worries that they have no idea what to expect when they land on the island. Chad talks about not even knowing this place existed. Tony reveals that he spent time there on a romantic getaway. Chad questions why he didn’t tell him that he and Anna had been there. Tony then reveals it was before Anna and before Chad was born, it was a woman that he was very in love with named Renee DuMonde.

Sarah questions how it could be Abigail’s fault when she doesn’t even know her. Abigail says it’s her fault that she got the drug that Kristen gave her which Sarah questions. Abigail reminds Sarah that she found a syringe with a mind altering drug and explains trying to give it to Gwen. Abigail talks about Sarah trying to defend herself against Kristen. Sarah argues that Kristen has always been good to her. Abigail tells her that Kristen drugged her and brought her here. Abigail says if she lets her tell the whole story, she can help her believe how this all happened and who she really is.

Kristen explains to Steve and Kayla that Abigail was planning on injecting Gwen to sweat a confession out of her. Steve points out that Abigail didn’t go through with her plan. Kayla accuses Kristen of injecting Sarah and giving her Renee’s diary. Kristen argues that she was forced to use the syringe but Abigail left it there to be found, so it’s all on her. Kayla refuses to believe her until she sees Abigail for herself to see she’s alright. Steve demands that Kristen take them to Abigail now. Kristen encourages them to eat the meal that she brought. Kristen points out that it’s not just Valentine’s Day, but their anniversary.

Kate tells Allie that she’s had a number of relationships turn bad so she shouldn’t ever give up hope. Allie argues that Kate wasn’t there. Kate thinks Tripp reacted how he did because he felt blindsided and once he calms down, he will realize what he’s throwing away. Kate asks if she’s tried to talk to him yet. Allie says no because he was so mad and hurt that she doesn’t think he could look at her. Kate refuses to leave Allie by herself and invites her to the Pub where she plans to have dinner with Roman. Allie points out that it’s Valentine’s Day so they should be alone. Kate argues that Allie shouldn’t be alone and they wouldn’t have a good time after what happened to her. Kate says Allie is her grandchild and she loves her. Kate asks Allie to come with her.

Tripp tells Roman that he just doesn’t get it as it’s not just that Allie cheated on him, but that it was with Chanel which makes him think maybe she’s not as in to men as she wants to be. Roman can’t answer that but tells him that he knows what it feels like to be cheated on by a woman that you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with. Tripp mentions that Kayla told him about Roman and Marlena. Roman talks about Marlena swearing that she loved him but it turns out that she loved John in a different way which ended their marriage. Tripp thinks Allie loves him and says that’s the hard part. Tripp says that Allie is a good person so she wouldn’t just go behind his back for someone who meant nothing to her. Tripp wonders if Allie just loves Chanel in a different way, like Marlena and John. Roman points out that they had been married for a long time and had kids while Tripp and Allie aren’t there yet. Roman says this could be a phase. Roman notes that Tripp said he believes Allie still loves him and he loves her. Roman wonders if they could get past this.

Tony tells Chad about he and Renee falling in love and then finding out they were brother and sister but then discovering that it was never true and by then, Renee had already married David and Tony met Anna. Tony thought it was over for them but Renee felt different and wanted him back. Tony talks about Renee doing hideous things to Anna and it was all for nothing. Tony calls Anna the love of his life and Renee had to accept the fact that she couldn’t come between them. Tony says he never wished Renee any harm, but his life has become far less complicated now that she’s dead. Tony looks out the window and says he can see land and light which excites he and Chad.

Sarah goes over Abigail telling her about Kristen kidnapping her and locking her in a secret room, where she found the syringe that Kristen used on her. Sarah doesn’t believe any of it. Abigail understands that she doesn’t remember because the drug wiped her memory of it. Sarah argues that Kristen would never do that to her but Abigail assures that Kristen would do that to anyone who got in her way. Abigail admits that she doesn’t think Kristen knew what was in the syringe but it’s a very powerful drug that has made Sarah believe that she is someone that she is not. Abigail knows what the drug can do because Gwen gave it to her and it caused her to have hallucinations, leading to her going to a psychiatric hospital for months. Abigail adds that she could have lost everything she loved but she got treatment and got better. Abigail warns Sarah that if she doesn’t listen to her, she could go down the same hole that she did and she might never get out.

Kristen opens a bottle of champagne and talks about Valentine’s Day meaning a lot to Steve and Kayla. Kristen offers to untie them so they can eat. Kayla questions why she’s doing this. Steve doesn’t think they should touch the food. Kristen encourages them to enjoy the island because they aren’t going anywhere, so they can sit here tied up or they can enjoy the dinner. Kristen says it’s their choice. Steve says they will take the dinner. Kristen decides that she will untie them then.

Tripp tells Roman that Allie said she still wanted to marry him and what happened with Chanel was a mistake. Tripp admits he wanted to believe her. Roman asks if he still loves her. Tripp says he can’t just turn it off with a switch. Roman points out that they still love each other, so maybe Tripp could find it in his heart to forgive her. Kate and Allie then arrive at the Pub. Tripp asks what Allie is doing there. Kate explains that she came with her but they didn’t know Tripp would be here too. Tripp decides to leave but Kate asks him not to go. Kate says she brought Allie because she’s heartbroken and she didn’t want her to be alone. Kate adds that Allie just told her that she still loves Tripp and feels miserable about what happened. Kate knows Tripp is hurt as they had something so lovely together. Kate asks if Tripp can find it in his heart to forgive her. Tripp points out that Roman just asked him the same question. Roman asks what his answer is.

With Kristen gone, Kayla unties Steve. Steve tries to escape but finds the door is locked. Kayla asks about eating the food. Steve points out that they saw her open the champagne so it couldn’t have been poisoned. Steve adds that Kristen didn’t poison the salad that Kayla ate. Kayla notes that they do need to eat so they don’t pass out. Steve is tired of second-guessing Kristen and he does want to celebrate their anniversary. Steve decides they should go for it. Steve and Kayla wish each other a Happy Anniversary and drink their champagne glasses.

Abigail asks if Sarah is thinking about what she said. Abigail knows better than anyone what Sarah is going through. Abigail talks about how her mind was so messed up that she didn’t recognize her husband but he was Chad DiMera. Sarah reacts to the DiMera name. Abigail explains that her husband is Stefano’s youngest son. Sarah remarks that they are practically sisters then and she hugs Abigail.

Roman asks Tripp again what his answer is but Allie tells them not to do this to him in front of everyone. Allie and Tripp step to the side. Allie knows Tripp can barely stand to be in the same room as her and she doesn’t blame him. Allie cries that she hates herself for what she did to him when he stood by her through everything and forgave her for other stupid stuff she’s done. Allie brings up Henry loving him like a father. Allie thinks she couldn’t tell him about what happened with Chanel for the same reason that she couldn’t tell him that she loved him for so long. Allie cries that she felt like damaged goods and like she wasn’t good enough for him, so now she’s proven that. Allie adds that she will never stop hating how much she hurt him but she’ll never stop loving him either. Tripp says she says these things and it seems like she means it, but she’s also said a lot of other things that he thought she meant. Tripp feels like he’ll never be sure if it’s him that she wants and if they’re not together, he could never be sure of who she’s with or what she’s doing. Tripp declares that he’s sorry but he can’t live like that. Tripp walks out of the Pub and Allie breaks down crying. Kate apologizes to Allie for bringing her here. Allie tells Kate it’s not her fault but she just wants to go home. Roman asks Allie to stay with them for dinner but Allie says she can’t eat and just wants to go. Allie then hurries out of the Pub.

Steve and Kayla finish their meal. Kayla feels like they haven’t been poisoned. Steve says he feels okay too. Kayla recalls their first Valentine’s Day wedding at Julie’s Place when it was still Club TBD. Steve remembers getting back from trying to track Stefano down and getting married. Kayla calls it so special because Joey and Stephanie were there. Kayla thought that would be their forever wedding. Steve says it should’ve been because the guy who sent her divorce papers wasn’t really him. Steve adds that they are fine now. Steve declares that last Valentine’s Day was their forever wedding. Kayla calls it her only surprise wedding. Steve says he just couldn’t wait another day for them to be married. Steve remembers Kayla saying that she knew it would be their last wedding because she’d never let him go again. Kayla tells him that if he ever leaves her, she’s going with him. Steve assurse that he’s not going anywhere. They then get up and kiss each other.

Abigail tells Sarah that she is not her sister-in-law but her cousin. Sarah talks as though Chad is her long lost brother. Sarah recalls Renee thinking Tony was her half brother but then finding out Stefano wasn’t his father and it was too late. Abigail says they are talking about the Horton family. Sarah doesn’t want to hear about that and asks about Chad and Tony. Sarah asks if Tony misses her as much as she misses him.

Chad and Tony arrive at the house on the island. Tony recalls being here before. Chad notes the place is enormous. Tony says it has at least two wings so they should check every room for Abigail. They decide to split up. After they go in opposite directions, Kristen comes in and says she could’ve sworn that she heard the front door..

Abigail assures Sarah that she would never lie to her. Chad then comes in to the room. Abigail excitedly hugs him, saying she knew he would find her.

Allie returns home and finds a note from Nicole, saying she put Henry to bed and went to bed herself, adding that she would get up with Henry so Allie and Tripp could sleep in as late as they want, hoping they had the best, most romantic Valentine’s Day ever. Allie then breaks down crying again.

Tripp returns to the picnic set up where he proposed to Allie. Tripp sits down with the ring.

Steve and Kayla reminisce about their wedding and how John and Marlena couldn’t make it because they had food poisoning, then Abe happened to come to the Pub just in time while Tripp filled in as best man and Sarah happened to show up to be Kayla’s maid of honor. They say it feels like a lifetime ago. Kayla wonders what Tripp and Allie are doing tonight. Kristen returns and asks if they enjoyed the food. Kayla calls it average. Steve guesses Kristen didn’t poison it. Kristen reveals that she came back to tell them that she actually did lie.

Chad asks if Abigail is okay. Abigail says she is now. Sarah calls this so romantic and tells Chad that it’s nice to meet him. Chad asks what’s going on with her. Tony then enters. Sarah rushes up and hugs Tony, saying she can’t believe he’s here, leaving Tony confused.

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