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At the hospital, Sami told Johnny she just got into town. She said she was there to see him but stopped to check on EJ. Johnny wondered why she would care if EJ lived or died after what he did. Sami said she didn’t want to see the father of her children dead. Johnny apologized for what EJ did to her and thought it must be painful to look at him. She said it wasn’t his fault. He wondered how she could have fallen in love with EJ. Sami said she struggled with it herself. She apologized for keeping the secret from him and Allie, but she wanted to protect his relationship with EJ. Sami said she didn’t want him to see her as a victim who fell in love with a man who forced himself on her. She said she spent years trying to understand how she could have fallen in love with EJ, but she thought it was time for Johnny to know the truth. She said she has been talking to a therapist and was ready to talk. Johnny asked if she talked about EJ in therapy. Sami said she talked about her sexual trauma and opened up about Alan raping her in high school. She talked to him about the way men treated her, and she thought she deserved to be treated badly. Johnny said she deserved better. Sami said she was broken and didn’t deserve to be loved. She said it started when Stefano took her parents away from her. Sami said her siblings came out okay, but she didn’t. She went on to talk about her parents and how Marlena cheated on Roman with John. While she was talking, she told him what happened with Austin. She talked about meeting EJ and the night Johnny was conceived. Sami said it felt like karma and that she deserved what happened. After everything that happened, she loved EJ more than anyone. She said she knew EJ loved her. The things that happened between them couldn’t go away, but she was grateful that she had Johnny.

While Rex was on the phone, he noticed Kate’s gun and wondered what she did. Roman showed up to see him. Rex wondered why Kate was upset about EJ. Roman told him that Kate told Johnny about EJ raping Sami. Rex was surprised but said EJ was the bad guy. Roman said EJ was paying for what he did. He said Kristen was arrested because the police found her gun. Rex opened a drawer and showed Roman the gun. Roman knew she had a gun but said it was usually in her pocketbook or the safe. Rex gave Roman his reasons for why Kate could have shot EJ. Roman let Rex know that Kate didn’t shoot EJ. Chanel talked to Paulina about Johnny’s reaction to EJ being shot. Paulina understood Johnny’s reaction after what he found out about EJ. Chanel said EJ’s actions were despicable, but realized Amy might let her and Johnny adopt the baby. She said she didn’t want to become parents at the risk of EJ being in a coma. Paulina wanted to confess something to Chanel. She said she met with that ADA to see if EJ could be charged with Sami’s rape. Paulina said he couldn’t be charged, but she would find a way to get him in prison. Before Philip and Kate could celebrate Titan taking over DiMera, Vivian showed up. They thought she escaped from prison. Vivian told them she was released. She said she was there to get what was hers. Vivian reminded them about the forged letter and how she was supposed to get half of what he got. When Philip tried to come up with excuses, Vivian wasn’t interested. She said she didn’t sign up to get half of half, so Xander had to do. Vivian didn’t want to share anything with Xander. She said Xander had to die. Vivian said she wasn’t killing him so Kate could do it. Kate refused to kill Xander. Vivian said she would expose the lie. Before she left, she wanted them to think about it.

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When Gabi was looking at an article about EJ’s shooting, she flashed back to being outside the DiMera house with a gun. Xander and Philip showed up to let her know that Gabi Chic was theirs. They told her what happened. Gabi was furious with them for taking advantage of EJ being in a coma. They didn’t believe her concern because she was planning to takeover the company herself. When Gabi threatened to quit, Xander and Philiip let her know Gabi Chic wasn’t going with her. Gabi let them know that Gabi Chic was her company per an agreement with DiMera. They let her know that Mr. Shin sold her out, so Gabi Chic was theirs. She could be the face of the company if she played by the rules. Reluctantly, Gabi agreed to stay. Sarah saw Alex working at the Kiriakis mansion. Alex told her things were hectic at Titan ever since the DiMera takeover. Sarah was surprised that it happened so fast. Alex was upset that Philip had two businesses he didn’t deserve. He talked to her about her lies and her using Philip so Xander could keep his power wasn’t working. Sarah said she was grateful that he went along with it but wondered if he was changing his mind. Alex was upset about what she was putting him and Stephanie through. Sarah told him to focus on the big picture. She said Philip and Xander were getting along. Alex said that was why he didn’t tell the truth. When Alex left, Sarah was relieved.

At Paulina and Abe’s place, Johnny read an article in the Spectator about EJ. He thought about pulling out Roman’s gun. Chad showed up to check on Johnny. When Johnny said he was fine, Chad asked why he hasn’t been to the hospital. Johnny said he didn’t care if EJ lived or died. He told Chad about what happened with the adoption and finding out about EJ raping Sami. Johnny asked if he was the only one who didn’t know. Chad said he wasn’t but the people who knew wanted to protect him. Johnny said Sami hasn’t been ignoring him. Chad said it might be hard for Sami to talk about the situation. Johnny didn’t care about how hard it was for Sami. He said she owed him an explanation about why she chose to stay with him after everything that happened. Chad said it might be Johnny’s last chance to see EJ alive. He told Johnny he didn’t have to forgive EJ, but he should see him. Chad said he wished he could take back the last time he saw his mother and suggested that he should see EJ. Before Chad left, he told Johnny that it was family above everything else. Kate read in the news that Kristen was arrested. She took her gun out of her pocketbook and then put it back. Rex showed up to visit her. He said he had a minor injury and the person who hit him was in custody. Rex let her know EJ wasn’t involved in his accident. Kate told him that EJ was shot. Rex asked if she thought Kristen shot EJ. Before she answered Rex’s question, Philip sent her a text. He wanted to celebrate good news. She wanted Rex to stay so they could have dinner with Roman when she got back. When Belle told EJ that she loved him, Sami walked in. Belle was surprised that Sami was there. Sami said she was back because the father of her children was shot. She confronted Belle about her confession to EJ. Belle told Sami that she shouldn’t be there. Sami said she was staying. Belle told her to be civil to which Sami said it was impossible to be civil with her sister after she confessed to loving the father of her children. When Belle tried to leave, Sami stopped her to say EJ was using her as a Sami replacement. Belle informed Sami that EJ pursued her to which Sami said she felt sorry for her. Sami reminded Belle that EJ was using her and wanted her to realize it. Belle said Sami must care about EJ since she flew across the country to be there. Sami said she was there to talk to Johnny. She told a shocked Belle that Johnny knew about his conception. When Belle didn’t say anything about Johnny, Sami sarcastically said it was okay if she didn’t ask how Johnny was doing. When the subject of John came up, Belle told her what was going on with him. Belle left to talk to Marlena while Sami stayed with EJ. Sami told EJ about his taste in women. She told him about the people who loved him. When she told EJ that she didn’t know how to tell an upset Johnny how she fell in love with him, Johnny told her she had her chance to tell him now. While Rex was on the phone with someone, he looked for a pen. He ended up finding Kate’s gun. Kate met with Philip at the Kiriakis mansion. Before they could celebrate, Vivian showed up.

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Sophia told Holly that Tate went to her house to talk to her. Holly quickly walked away. Amy showed up and wondered where Tate was and what was more important than the baby. At the Kiriakis mansion, Tate went to Holly’s room and saw Doug putting on his underwear. Doug told him it wasn’t what it looked like. Tate said it looked like he was sleeping with his girlfriend. Doug reminded him that Holly wasn’t his girlfriend anymore. Tate blamed Doug for why he and Holly broke up. Doug brought up that Tate sold him out. They ended up arguing. During their argument, Doug pointed out that Tate and Holly had problems throughout their relationship. While they were talking, Doug called Tate an insecure baby which led to Tate hitting him. Holly walked in the room. Tate asked her if she slept with Doug. She said it was his fault that Doug was homeless and said he didn’t have anywhere else to go. Tate said he was there because he wanted to check on her after what happened with EJ. Holly said she knew about it. Tate ended up leaving. After Doug got dressed, Holly asked if he was okay. Tate met up with Sophia and Amy. Sophia asked if Tate was okay to which he said he was. She told him about Holly’s reaction when they ran into each other. Tate told her that Doug was in Holly’s room. When Sophia wanted to ask more questions, Tate cut her off to talk to Amy. They tried to convince Amy to consider the adoption plan since EJ was shot. Amy said she was praying for EJ. Sophia told Amy that the adoption shouldn’t be a problem since EJ was in a coma. Amy said EJ could still wake up to which Sophia said it may take years. Sophia reminded Amy that Johnny and Chanel moved out of the DiMera mansion and moved in with Paulina. Amy said she liked Paulina. Tate and Sophia continued to convince Amy that everything happening was a sign from God to go through with the adoption. Amy agreed that it could be a sign, but she wanted to talk to Johnny and Chanel to make sure EJ stayed out of the baby’s life.

JJ talked to Shawn about his concern that Gabi was involved in EJ’s shooting. He told Shawn that Gabi disappeared when EJ was shot. JJ said Gabi tried to shoot EJ before. Shawn said he didn’t think Gabi would risk losing her daughter to which JJ said she might have been willing to lose her to get rid of EJ. When Shawn suggested JJ ask Gabi if she shot EJ, JJ said that would end their relationship. Shawn thought questioning his girlfriend’s innocent wasn’t good either. He told JJ that he didn’t think Gabi shot EJ since so many people wanted to kill him. JJ agreed with him and said Kristen was on the top of the list. Shawn thought Kristen’s alibi was suspicious. Gabi showed up at the DiMera mansion and went into the living room. Kristen showed up and asked what she was doing there. She wanted Gabi to give her the key. Gabi gave her the key and said she was there on business since Kristen hasn’t been there. Kristen said she was busy. Gabi said it was crazy that someone shot EJ and that he was still alive. Kristen asked if she knew anything about EJ getting shot. Gabi was offended by the accusation. Kristen said she thought Gabi might have known something since she was dating JJ. Gabi said she didn’t know anything and asked if Kristen knew anything. Kristen said Gabi had reason to kill EJ to which Gabi said Kristen had reason to kill him too. Gabi said Kristen had more of a reason to kill him after what he did to her mother. Kristen said she didn’t own a gun to which Gabi said she could have gotten one. They continued to argue about it until Gabi left. Brady told Belle that EJ was shot and in a coma. He said Kristen told him about it. Belle didn’t know how she felt about what happened. She told him about trying to get EJ to confess to what he did and said it was a bad plan. Belle said she knew he would figure out what she was doing and secretly wanted him to figure it out. She said she wanted him and didn’t want him to go to prison. Belle said after everything EJ did, she was still worried about him. Brady understood what she was saying because of his situation with Kristen, but he was able to get over it. Belle said she wasn’t sure if she would be able to get over it. She said she wanted to hate EJ, but she couldn’t. Brady told her not to beat herself up about it because EJ was a terrible person and caring about him made her a kind one. He said he would support her and be there for her. Later on, Belle went to see EJ at the hospital. When Kristen was about to leave the mansion, Shawn and JJ showed up with a search warrant to search her room. Kristen hesitated at first but agreed to let them search her room. While they searched the room, JJ found a gun.

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JJ and the police were at the DiMera mansion. He found out Jada was missing. Kristen came downstairs and asked if it was true that EJ got shot. She asked if he was dead. JJ told her he was alive. When she was about to go see EJ, JJ stopped her. He asked her where she was that night. Kristen said she was at Brady’s place, but she didn’t know how long. She said she and EJ spoke when she got home. After she spoke to EJ, she went to take a shower. JJ wondered why she took a shower. Kristen said she does that before she goes to bed. She didn’t like that he tried to imply that she was washing off evidence and denied trying to kill him or anyone. JJ gave her a rundown of the people she tried to kill. Kristen told him about the people who wanted to kill EJ. JJ flashed back to Gabi pulling a gun on EJ. Kristen told him to catch the shooter. JJ told her not to leave town. Jada was drinking at the Small Bar when Shawn came in. She let him know that Rafe kicked her out and told him what happened. Jada blamed herself for not figuring out Arnold sooner. Shawn told her that EJ was shot. When Jada attempted to stand up, Shawn caught her. He noticed her gun was missing and wondered where it was. Jada said she locked it in her desk and forgot to take off her holster. She said she wasn’t thinking clearly since Rafe threw her out. He told her she was too drunk to show up to work and suggested she go home and sleep it off. When Jada said she didn’t have anywhere to go, Shawn said he would take her to his place.

Leo and Gabi ran into each other at the town square. When she insulted him, he warned her a killer was on the loose. He told her someone shot EJ. A shocked Gabi asked what happened. Leo said he didn’t find out much from the police, but they didn’t think EJ would survive the shooting. Gabi thought it would have been good if EJ didn’t survive. Leo was surprised she hated EJ so much. Gabi told him why she hated EJ. Leo wondered who she thought shot EJ. Gabi said the person was her hero. Leo wanted to quote her for the paper, but she refused to let him quote her. Gabi thought people would think she shot EJ. When she and Leo were finished talking, she called the hospital to get an update on EJ. Rafe came home and flashed back to Gabi blaming EJ for everything. Javi wondered where he was. Rafe said he went to get beer. Javi said they had plenty of beer. He asked what was wrong with Rafe. Rafe denied that there was anything wrong, but Javi didn’t believe him. He told Javi that he was thinking about EJ. Rafe told Javi about Jada sleeping with Shawn. Javi was shocked but understood after what Arnold did. He said Jada was devastated and heartbroken and said Rafe should forgive her. Rafe said he didn’t know if he could and didn’t understand how Jada didn’t know it wasn’t him. Javi said no one knew. He told Rafe that he and Jada loved each other and warned him not to take it out on her. Javi told him to take his anger out on EJ to which Rafe said he already did. When Rafe said he didn’t want to talk about it, Leo came in and told them about EJ getting shot. Rafe said he put a bug in the DiMera mansion to which Leo said that was where EJ got shot. Rafe said he had to take care of something. When Rafe left, Javi and Leo wondered what was going on. Kayla told Chad that EJ was stable, but not out of the woods. She said the bullet caused a lot of internal damage but missed his heart. Kayla said he could go see EJ. Chad went to see EJ. While Chad was talking to EJ, he had a seizure. Kayla rushed in and told Chad to leave. Chad went to Cat and blamed himself for printing the article that possibly led to EJ getting shot. Cat told him he wasn’t responsible and said it was EJ’s fault. Jada told Shawn she appreciated him giving her a place to stay, but she didn’t think Rafe would like her going home with him. Shawn said it was too late to make Rafe mad. When Shawn reminded Jada that Rafe kicked her out, she agreed to stay with him. Leo and Javi talked about Rafe and Gabi possibly being shooting EJ. Gabi checked her phone to make sure EJ died. JJ showed up. She asked if he knew who shot EJ to which he said he didn’t. Rafe went to the DiMera mansion and took the wire out of the statue. Kayla told Chad that they had to put EJ in a medically induced coma to keep him from having seizures.

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EJ talked to Stefano’s portrait about everyone hating him. He said Rafe and Gabi were leading the people who were after him. EJ gave the rundown of the people who were after him. When he talked about Johnny hating him because the truth came out, he cursed Roman and Kate for telling him the truth. At the pub, Johnny went behind the bar and got the gun. Kate told Roman that Rex was in a car accident. She was worried that EJ caused Rex’s accident. If EJ was responsible, she was going to make him pay. She pulled a gun out of her pocketbook. EJ talked to Stefano’s portrait about Ava being upset with him because of Aremid, but thought Kristen was to blame for that. Ava took out the gun Melinda gave her. Later on, EJ said he was a step ahead. When he looked over his shoulder, he noticed someone was in the room with him. He asked what the person was doing. Chanel came home and realized Johnny wasn’t there. She woke up Paulina and told her Johnny wasn’t there. Chanel said Johnny went to see Roman a while ago and hadn’t heard from him since. A gunshot could be heard. EJ grabbed for his chest before falling on the floor. Chad went to the DiMera mansion and saw EJ on the floor. EJ was still alive but bleeding. Chad called for help. He told EJ help was on the way.

At the police station, JJ tried calling Gabi, but she didn’t answer. A CSI officer told JJ there was a shooting at the DiMera mansion and that EJ got shot. Chad went to the hospital and told Kat his brother was shot. He said EJ was barely hanging on. Chad told her he and EJ didn’t always get along, but they were family. He said EJ was there for him when Abby died. JJ showed up at the hospital to get his statement. Chad warned him that they were going to be there all night if he wanted a list of suspects. He said he didn’t see or hear anyone and said he was there to talk about an article in the paper. Chad said they never got a chance to talk. He said the last time he saw that much blood was when Abby died. JJ said he was going to the mansion and would keep him updated. Kate thought about EJ threatening her children and her own threat to kill him if he did anything to her children. She called Roman and said she needed him. Ava came downstairs and said she was leaving Salem for good. She said she was going to Hong Kong. Ava flashed back to her argument with EJ. When Roman showed up, Ava told him she was leaving town and thanked him for everything he did for her. Paulina and Chanel talked about Johnny and what he has been through. When they were talking about the adoption, Chanel said Johnny blamed himself for what happened. Paulina said it was EJ’s fault. Chanel said she told EJ that. A shocked Paulina asked if she talked to EJ. Chanel said they would be better off without EJ being in their lives. Paulina said she felt the same way about Lani’s father. Chanel said Amy would never let them adopt the baby as long as EJ was around. Paulina flashed back to yelling at EJ. When Paulina’s flashback was over, she told Chanel that she had something to tell her. Before Paulina could say anything, Johnny showed up. Chanel was relieved he was okay and wondered where he was. Johnny thought about the last time he saw EJ. He said he was walking in the park. Chad called him to tell him that EJ was shot. He said EJ was in surgery. Johnny couldn’t care less. JJ went to the DiMera mansion. The police were there as well. Ava took her gun out of her pocketbook and threw it in the garbage. Kate told Roman that they needed to find out if EJ had anything to do with what happened to Rex and if he was going after her children. Roman said they would figure it out and keep her children safe. When Kate went to check on Rex, Roman went behind the bar and thought about Johnny asking about his gun. When he opened the case, the gun was gone. Johnny told Chanel and Paulina that EJ was shot. Chanel wanted to go with him to the hospital. Johnny said he didn’t care what happened to EJ. He said EJ deserved what he got. Kayla went over to Chad and Kat. Chad asked how EJ was.

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Jada told Rafe that she slept with another man. She explained to him why and when it happened but didn’t want to tell him who it was. Rafe wanted to know if it was someone who knew. Jada said she slept with Shawn. She let him know what Arnold put her throw, but Rafe said it wasn’t him. Jada told him that she and Shawn were lost, but Rafe thought Shawn used her to get back at Belle. She said Shawn wasn’t using her. Rafe was furious that she didn’t tell him before and wasn’t sure if he would be able to trust her. She thought his reaction wasn’t fair because she was telling him now. Jada said she loved him and was telling him the truth. She said he deserved to know what happened and told him she and Shawn were hurting. When Jada said she thought Rafe turned on her and cost her her job, Rafe said it wasn’t him. Rafe said she should have known that. He wondered how she thought so little of him that she would have believed he would do those things to her. Jada said she didn’t know that he was replaced by an imposter. When she said Arnold put her through torture, Rafe said she gave up on him. Jada asked if he forgave Sami when Arnold did this before. Rafe said she wasn’t honest with him. She agreed with him and said this was where they were now and wondered if they could fix it to which Rafe said they couldn’t. He said he needed space and time and wanted to go home alone. EJ was happy to see Belle at the mansion but wondered what changed her mind about seeing him. She said she threw him out because she was going through a lot. EJ said she wasn’t lying about his feelings for her. He said he would never hurt her, but she reminded him that he hurt the people she cared about. She said she could forgive that but not dishonesty and wanted him to admit what he did to Jada and Rafe. When EJ wouldn’t tell her what he did, she drove it home that she needed to trust him. She said she wanted him to admit what he did if he wanted a future with her. EJ tried to seduce Belle, but she stopped him until he could admit to what he did. He told her he had nothing to do with what happened to Rafe so she was wearing a wire for nothing. Belle denied wearing a wire, but EJ didn’t believe her. He said it would explain her attitude change. Belle kept denying that she was wearing a wire. EJ wanted her to prove it by stripping. They continued to talk until she walked out.

Kristen went to check on Brady to find out about John. Brady told her what was going on. She told him that her mother is missing because of EJ. Brady was upset that she left Rachel in the house with EJ. Kristen said Rachel was family, so she was safe. Brady ended up telling her that he and Ava broke up because of EJ and Rachel and thought Kristen was okay with it. Kristen denied having anything to do with it. They talked about John being missing. Kristen assured him that John would be okay. Steve went in the office at the facility and shot the assassin. He looked in the office. Marlena showed up and saw the dead man who might be John. When Marlena lifted the man’s head and saw that he wasn’t John. The man was also not dead. He let them know who he was. Marlena asked him if he has seen John. The man said John was there but the men too him with the device. He said he was shot because he helped John. The only thing he said was Rosebud before he died. Paul ended up showing up. He and Steve wondered why Marlena was there. She told them about Orpheus and they all went back to the reference room to see if there was a file. Steve and Marlena looked through the paperwork. Paul went back to the hotel. Marlena found something and showed it to Steve. He said he would send it to the ISA. Orpheus pulled a gun on Andrew and made fun of him for being a terrible agent. Andrew told him he wouldn’t get away with what he’s done. Orpheus said he would kill him. When Orpheus was about to shoot Andrew, a gun shot went off. Orpheus fell to the ground. Paul ended up shooting him. Andrew was glad to see him. Paul asked Orpheus about Rosebud. Orpheus said the word meant nothing to him which caused Paul to threaten to kill him. When Kristen went home, she wanted EJ to tell her where her mother was. EJ refused to answer her. Kristen left and said it wasn’t over and walked off. She pulled out the gun from her pocketbook.

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Steve waited for his contact to meet him. While he was waiting, Andrew showed up. Andrew said his father sent him to watch out for everything. He said he wanted to do everything he could to help find John since Paul was his fiancé. While he was talking, Andrew said he knew more about John’s disappearance than Paul knew. When Steve wanted to know what Andrew knew, he said it was classified. Steve understood but reminded him that he was an agent and could be trusted. Andrew decided to tell him what he knew. He said it was too dangerous to tell Paul and Marlena. Paul went to see Marlena and they talked about John and what was going on with him. While they were talking, Marlena said Paul risked his life to save John from Orpheus. Steve and Andrew went to see Marlena and Paul to tell them someone was building a nuclear device in Tallinn and John found the facility where it was being housed. Andrew said he knew where it was. Marlena tried to stop the guys from going to the facility, but it didn’t do any good.

Philip went to the pub to talk to Kate. She warned him that EJ wanted to hurt one of her children because she was out for blood. Philip told her he would be careful but thought his life was over anyway. He told her Xander thought he was having an affair with Stephanie. When he told Kate that Alex tried to choke him out, she said it was better than losing the company. Philip said he didn’t think Stephanie would risk her relationship for hm. Kate suggested that he talk to her. He reluctantly agreed to talk to Stephanie. Sarah asked Xander why he would tell Alex that Philip was sleeping with Stephanie. Xander wondered why she was upset about it. He said he didn’t intend to Alex, but he overheard Xander confronting Alex. Sarah asked why he didn’t stall him to which Xander wondered why. When she asked what happened, he told her what went on. Sarah realized why Alex was at Stephanie’s apartment. Xander thought Stephanie would tell the truth. Sarah said she hoped Stephanie would let go. When Xander kept saying that Stephanie betrayed Alex. Sarah wanted to change the subject, but Xander kept bringing it up. When Xander said he wanted to check on Alex. A horrified Sarah said she would go him. Alex wanted Stephanie to tell him the truth. Stephanie said the secret wasn’t her cheating on him. She asked if he could trust her and leave it at that, but he said he couldn’t. Despite her protests, Stephanie told Alex about the forged letter and Philip stealing half of Titan. She said Sarah convinced her to keep quiet. When Stephanie asked him to keep the secret, he refused to do it. Alex said Xander deserved to know the truth. He said it was personal because he fell for a forged letter too. Stephanie said Sarah and Xander’s marriage would be over. She told him why Sarah went along with the lie. Alex said Sarah should have trusted her husband. Stephanie said if he told the secret the stability of Titan would be gone, and his job would have been too. Alex was determined to tell Xander the truth. Before Stephanie could convince Alex not to say anything, Philip showed up. When Philip was about to say something, Alex yelled at him and told him he knew everything. He called Philip a liar and a fraud. Philip said he felt bad about lying to Xander, but they were making it work. He said they were close to taking DiMera and warned Alex not to say anything so they could protect Victor’s legacy. While they were talking, Xander and Sarah showed up. Alex said it was time for the truth to come out. Before Alex could say anything, Stephanie admitted to having an affair with Philip. Steve, Andrew, and Paul went to the facility. When Steve went in the office and saw a folder, he said he should have known. Marlena talked to Belle on the phone. When she got off the phone, Orpheus was behind her. Marlena was shocked to see him.

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Holly told Doug that Julie told Maggie that he stole the necklace. She said Tate was the one who told Julie. Doug apologized for stressing her out and blamed himself for what’s going on. Holly told him it was Tate’s fault. When Doug tried to defend Tate, Holly didn’t want to hear it. She told him he could stay at the mansion for now because Maggie didn’t say he couldn’t. Holly left to confront Tate. Doug went to the Bistro to talk to Ava about an assistant manager position. While they were talking, they talked about Holly and Tate. Doug told her that Tate snitched on him to Julie. Sophia thought it would be good for him because Holly would be free to be with him. Doug said it would be good for Sophia since she wanted to be with Tate. They continued to talk about Tate and Holly. JJ showed up at Tate’s place to question him about the necklace. Tate was surprised that Julie involved the police. JJ said he was a part of the investigation now. Tate asked if Doug was getting arrested. JJ said he would be arrested if Julie pressed charges. He told Tate that he would be in touch with him soon. When JJ left, Holly showed up and confronted Tate about snitching on Doug. Tate said he did it to protect her, but she didn’t believe him. She said he did it to hurt Doug. They got into an argument. Tate was surprised to find out she gave Doug money to pay off his debt. Holly told him that he hated Doug since New Year’s Eve. She said it was Tate’s fault that Doug’s relationship with Julie was over. Tate said it was Doug’s fault. When Tate said he talked to the police, Holly ended up breaking up with him.

Melinda went to Gabi’s office to talk about the article in the Spectator. Gabi said she was glad that EJ was getting exposed. Melinda said Kristen was involved too. She told Gabi that if Kristen was in trouble, Gabi’s business as well as others would be in trouble too. Melinda said everyone was cutting ties with the company and the stock plummeted. While they were talking, JJ showed up. He said Doug stole the necklace. Melinda asked if he was sure to which JJ said it was corroborated. Melinda wondered if Holly was the other one involved. JJ wondered what she was talking about. When Melinda tried to leave, JJ told her to give the necklace back. Melinda said she couldn’t do that. Sarah went to Stephanie’s apartment to tell her they had a problem. Alex came in and offered to help with the problem. They said it was about the hospital fundraiser. When Alex offered to stay and help, Stephanie told him he could go to the office. After Alex left, Sarah told Stephanie that Xander thought she (Stephanie) and Philip were having an affair. She told Stephanie that Xander thinking they were having an affair was better than the truth. Stephanie wondered who it was better for and said it would cause trouble in her relationship. When Stephanie wanted to know what she’s supposed to do if Xander tells Alex, Sarah said to let Alex believe the lie. Stephanie couldn’t believe her and told Sarah to tell her husband the truth. Sarah refused to do that because it has been going on for too long. Stephanie couldn’t believe that Sarah wanted her to risk her relationship for something that had nothing to do with her. Sarah asked Stephanie to say she hooked up with Philip a few times. She said the truth would cost her her marriage and brought up Victoria. When Sarah left, Alex came back. Alex asked Stephanie to tell him that she wasn’t sleeping with Philip. Xander told Philip that he wanted to talk about his secret with Stephanie. A shocked Philip thought he was talking about the forged letter until Xander accused him of sleeping with Stephanie. Before Philip could say anything, Xander told him to fix it before he and Alex fought over it. Philip said the secret wasn’t about him sleeping with Stephanie. When Xander accused Philip of sleeping with Stephanie, Alex walked in the room. Alex demanded to know if it was true. When Philip didn’t answer, Alex grabbed him and yelled at him. Xander pulled them apart from each other. Alex left the room. Xander told Philip to end things with Stephanie. Philip said he would stay away from Stephanie. Tate was upset that Holly broke up with him. Holly said she was breaking up with him for Doug, breaking his promise, and getting stuck with a baby he couldn’t get rid of. She said it has been stress and drama ever since the got back together. Holly told him they weren’t meant to be together. When Sarah went home, she asked Xander if he knew why Alex looked like he wanted to punch someone. Xander said he told Alex about Stephanie and Philip.

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Doug told Holly that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he thought it was time to come clean. Holly didn’t think he should say anything yet, but Doug thought time was running out. He thought it would be worse if someone else told her. Doug wanted to wait until he got the necklace back but he didn’t think it would happen. Holly was worried and thought he would hurt Julie. She thought he was brave for confessing and believed Julie would be proud of him for confessing. Tate called Julie and to tell her Doug stole the necklace. Julie didn’t believe it until he told her he heard it from Doug. Tate ended the call. When Holly went back to Tate’s place, she told him she wasn’t an accomplice anymore. She said Doug promised not to say anything about her when he confessed to Julie about the necklace. Tate told her he had to tell her something. Before Tate could tell her, Holly interrupted him to say that Doug was a good guy and hoped Julie would see it too. When Doug went home, Julie was upset. He asked her if something was wrong to which she said it was. She told him how upset she was over the necklace and how it was a family heirloom. While she was talking, she said she couldn’t believe anyone would steal the necklace for money. She asked if he would know anyone who steal the necklace for money. Julie asked if he stole the necklace. Doug told her he was going to confess to it. Julie didn’t believe him and threw him out of the house.

Brady called Marlena to find out what was going on with John. Marlena updated him and said hopefully they would see John soon. When Marlena got off the phone, Steve came in and said he didn’t have any news. He said his contracts were talking to the locals so they could find out something soon. Steve suggested that they rest. Marlena said she wanted to find John. She said the other times they separated, they knew they would see each other again. While Marlena and Steve ate breakfast, she talked to him about the times she and John saved each other over the years. Steve promised her that he would do whatever it took to reunite her with John. Ava ran into EJ and reminded him about the last time they saw each other. EJ acted as if he didn’t know what she was talking about. Ava flashed back to Melinda giving her the gun and told him she could still get justice. EJ reminded her that Brady could lose Rachel if she said anything. He told her Rachel Blake wouldn’t be a problem for her anymore. Ava let him now that he may feel safe now, but it didn’t mean he was. When Brady showed up, EJ walked away. Brady asked if they could talk, but Ava didn’t want to talk to him. She told him that Rachel Blake was gone so she wouldn’t be a problem anymore. Brady thought that would make him and Ava okay to which she reminded him about his daughter. She said something was always coming between them and said they shouldn’t see each other anymore. Ava said she knew the timing was bad, but she had to protect herself and her heart. Melinda went to the DiMera mansion to get the immunity deal. Kristen told her that EJ made her mother disappear as soon as he finds out about the immunity deal. Melinda told her that EJ had the upper hand, but Kristen said they had to force his hand. EJ showed up after Kristen told Melinda her plan. He wondered what was going on. Kristen told him she would make him CEO to bring her mother back. EJ didn’t believe her. She said having her mother back was more important than the job. Kristen asked if they had a deal. EJ said he didn’t trust her and having Rachel back was too risky. When he walked away from her, she said she would make him pay.

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Rafe and JJ talked about Gabi and how she was upset over what happened with Arnold. JJ said he would make EJ pay for what he did. Rafe told him about the lead he and Jada had. Doug asked for Julie’s advice on how to tell a girl how he felt about her. Julie told him the thing she and Doug did. She told him about Doug taking her to the Bistro and wanted to go there. When they were on their way to the Bistro, they ran into JJ and invited him to go with them. Holly went to see Tate. He told her that Theresa went to California because Kimberly’s leukemia progressed. Holly offered sympathy for him. Tate wondered why she was being nice to him after their fight. Holly told him she loved him. They talked about their fight. Tate admitted that he was jealous of Doug and was afraid of losing her. Holly said nothing was going on between them. She needed someone to talk to since they don’t see each other that much. He told her the adoption may work out, but EJ was the problem. Holly said EJ would be able to fix things with Amy. Kristen told Jada that her mother would take the plea deal after Melinda looked at the deal. Jada warned her that time was running out. When Kristen left, Rafe showed up and invited Jada out to dinner. Jada told him she got Kristen to agree to Rachel’s testimony. Rafe said he was glad she had her job back. He said he would rather have his investigator job. Rafe said he wanted to make her his wife. He said he never made wedding plans with her and hated how Arnold ruined their wedding. While he was talking, he noticed her ring gone. Jada said she thought Arnold still had it. Rafe didn’t care about it because his focus was making her his wife.

Kristen met with Melinda at the Bistro so she could look at the plea deal. Melinda said it was a good deal for Rachel but bad for EJ. She told Kristen to have Rachel sign it and testify. When Julie, Doug, and JJ came in the Bistro, she noticed Melinda wearing the necklace Julie went to the table and asked Melinda where she got the necklace. Kristen walked away from the table. Julie told Melinda she was wearing stolen property and wanted it back. When Melinda laughed at her, Julie asked JJ to arrest her. Melinda said JJ couldn’t arrest her for wearing a necklace that looked like Julie’s grandmother’s necklace. She said she wouldn’t be wearing stolen jewelry. JJ asked where Melinda got the necklace to which she said she got it from a private jeweler. Julie said she never reported it stolen so Melinda said for them to leave. Julie wanted to report it to the police and took a picture of Melinda wearing the necklace. JJ and Julie walked out the Bistro while Doug and Melinda looked at each other. While talking to Rachel, EJ realized Kristen took a deal to sell him out. He went to the safe and took out the serum and warned her that she wouldn’t be testifying against anyone. He let her know what the plan was before he stuck her with the serum. After he stuck her with the serum, he said he wasn’t sure how much she would remember. When he asked if she had anything to say to Kristen, she demanded to know where Kristen was. Rachel pretended to lose her memory until she slipped up. When EJ realized she was pretending, she told him she remembered everything. She admitted that she saw him playing with the serum before, so she switched it out with a placebo. Rachel said she would be testifying against him after all to which EJ said she wouldn’t be and went towards her. When Kristen came home, she wondered where Rachel was. EJ said he didn’t know. He said she left without saying a word. Kristen realized he was up to something and knew he was lying. She asked where her mother was. EJ told her not to worry when there was nothing she could do about it. When he left, Kristen picked up Rachel’s gun. At the police station, Julie asked JJ how Melinda got the necklace. Melinda warned Doug that she was going to throw him under the bus if something happened to her over the necklace.

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Gabi told Rafe that Belle was sleeping with EJ so there wouldn’t be justice. Rafe said he understood why she recused herself from the case. He wanted to go to the police station and see what was going on. Before he left, he told her EJ wouldn’t get away with what he did. Javi came in and told Gabi that Leo was moving in with them. Gabi said he wasn’t moving in. She reminded him of the things Leo did. to Will and Sonny. Gabi said Leo was a monster who hurt people. While Gabi was talking about Leo, Javi let her know that she was in love with him. When Leo came in, she told him to leave. Javi said he would leave if she kicked Leo out. Gabi changed her mind and agreed to let Leo stay but warned him that he would answer to her if he hurt Javi. She left them alone. Paulina went to Jada’s office. Jada told Paulina that she was certain that Rafe was being held at Aremid and told her about what happened with EJ at the DiMera mansion. Jada said Rafe was there and EJ panicked when she went down in the tunnels and moved him. Paulina said she would never get a DiMera to turn against another DiMera. Jada reminded her that Rachel wasn’t a DiMera so they could get her to flip.

At the DiMera mansion, Kristen pulled out Rachel’s gun. Rachel walked in and asked for the gun. When Kristen didn’t give her the gun, Rachel suggested putting it on the mantle. Kristen reminded her that her daughter lived there. Rachel agreed but wanted to keep it as an heirloom. While they were talking, Kristen brought up how Rachel could have taken her away from the DiMeras. When Rachel got upset, Kristen said she was glad to have her back in her life. Kristen said they had to be careful because Jada was investigating them, but Rachel wasn’t worried about it. Jada showed up at the DiMera mansion. She demanded Rachel’s testimony about Rafe. Jada warned her she would go down with EJ if she didn’t give her testimony. EJ went to the pub to confront Kate about telling Johnny how he was conceived. Kate said she didn’t want to tell him, but Johnny pushed him. While she was defending herself, she blurted out that Roman was the one who told Johnny his secret. EJ wanted to hurt Roman, but Kate stopped him by reminding him that he was already in trouble with the police. She told him actions had consequences and blamed him for what happened. Kate reminded him that he hired Arnold to take over Rafe’s life again and tempted fate by working with the man who raped Sami. She said she and Roman would never forgive him. EJ said she was just trying to pay him back to which she said she wasn’t sadistic. She reminded him of all the things that were done to Sami and thought it was time it came out. Kate said people in Salem may have forgotten what he’s done, but she hasn’t. EJ told her she may hate him, but Johnny never needed to know the truth. He said she would pay for opening her mouth. While he was talking, he threatened to expose the things she had done. He said he may ruin her sons’ lives. Kate threatened to kill him if he hurt any of her children. After EJ left, Paulina showed up. Kate told her that EJ threatened her children. Johnny ran into Rafe. They talked about EJ being responsible. Johnny said he wished he could find the proof against his father. Rafe said EJ would go to prison if there was proof of what he did. Johnny said he was happy that EJ would go to prison after what he did to his mother. Rafe thought he was talking about Arnold, but Johnny corrected him and said he was talking about EJ raping his mother. He was surprised Johnny knew about that. Johnny wanted to know why no one told him about it. Rafe apologized and said it was Sami’s story to tell. Johnny said Sami was trying to protect EJ and not him. He questioned how Sami could have married EJ and build a life with a man like that. Rafe said she was his mother and the victim. In Jada’s office, Kristen called Melinda to let her know he needed her. Jada walked in with the immunity deal for Rachel. Kristen refused the deal and said her mother had nothing to do with EJ. Jada asked if Kristen was going to let her mother live her life in a cell. She said she wanted Kristen to sell EJ out. Kristen agreed to the deal but said she wanted her lawyer to look at it first. At the DiMera mansion, Rachel let EJ know that Kristen was working out a deal for her even if it meant he was in trouble. EJ thanked her for the warning and pulled out the memory serum. He let her know that she wouldn’t say anything to the police.

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Steve and Marlena barged in Shane’s office to which he was upset. Shane questioned how they got in his office and what they wanted. Marlena wanted to know where John was. Shane told her what he told her before. Steve wanted to know what mission John was on. Shane informed them that he couldn’t say anything. Steve and Marlena demanded to know where John was last. They said they would find out where John was and bring him home. When Marlena tried to reach out to Shane, he ended up telling her that John’s handler lost him in Estonia. Theresa ran into Xander who wanted to call the police until she told him she was out jail and paid her debt to society. Xander said she didn’t pay her debt to him. Theresa said kidnapping Victoria was wrong, but he got what he wanted except having to share everything with Philip. When Theresa thought she offended Xander, he told her working with Philip has been great. He said they brought out the best in each other. While he was talking, he brought up the forged letter she used. When Xander was about to walk away from her, she apologized for working with Konstantin. Xander warned her to stay away from his family and they wouldn’t have a problem.

At Titan, Joy looked at her pregnancy test results. Philip walked in while she was looking at them. Joy lied about what the results were. She opened up to him about causing trouble for Alex and Stephanie. A confused Philip wondered how she would cause trouble for them. Joy said her presence was a reminder that she and Alex were together. She said she was already the enemy for what almost happened with Johnny. Philip told her that Alex and Johnny were the bad ones so she shouldn’t carry the burden on her own. He advised her to talk to Alex, so they were on the same page. At the pub, Roman and Kayla talked about John. Kayla thought they could still lose John despite what Marlena and Steve were doing to find him. She said her worst nightmare was getting the call that Marlena got about Steve. Kayla said she didn’t want to lose him but didn’t know how to get him to stop playing hero. Stephanie showed up at the pub. Philip came in not too long after. He wanted to see his mother but when she wasn’t there, he asked to talk to Stephanie. They went outside to talk. A shocked Alex ran into Theresa at the town square. He told her he moved on with Stephanie. While they were talking, he told her he hoped things worked out for her. Philip asked Stephanie how things were going between her and Alex. He also wanted to know if she was going to keep quiet about the forgery. She said the truth would hurt people and warned him to stay on the same page because Alex could never know what was going on. Xander was listening to them behind a tree. Steve and Marlena made plans to go to Estonia. She said she believed Shane, but she knew he was hiding something.

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