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Holly called Eric to see if he would do the DNA test. He agreed to do it, but he wanted to talk to Sloan first. Sloan walked in the room and wanted to know what he wanted to say. Eric got off the phone with Holly so he could talk to Sloan. He told her about his conversation with Holly. Eric was about to tell her about the DNA test when Dimitri texted her. Dimitri wasn’t happy that the charges weren’t dropped the way he wanted. She told Eric that she had to leave. She told him that whatever he wanted to do to convince Nicole the baby was theirs was fine with her. EJ told Nicole he would throw the book at Leo for his role in their baby’s death. She lied to him and said she didn’t think Eric and Nicole’s baby was theirs. She told Holly that she still believed Eric and Sloan’s baby was hers. Holly told her about the idea she had to get a DNA test done. Nicole was happy that Eric agreed to do it. She got her toothbrush for the test. Holly wanted to go with her when she received a text from Tate. Nicole said she could handle it alone.

Dimitri was upset with Sloan because Leo was still in jail. She told him that EJ wouldn’t drop the charges so she filed a motion so the judge could do it. Sloan got a message from the judge telling her the motion was denied. She apologized to Dimitri. Her apology wasn’t good enough for him so he called Nicole. He wanted to talk to her about her baby, but Sloan took his phone from him. She hung up the phone. Nicole tried to call him back, but Sloan declined the call. Sloan told Dimitri that she would get Leo out of jail. She suggested he turn himself in and he would be the only one getting charged. EJ arrived at the station and Leo offered his condolences. He told EJ that the baby was healthy when Dimitri took him to the hospital. EJ didn’t want to hear what he had to say and gladly told him the judge turned down the motion to drop the charges. He told Leo he could make the deal for him if he told him where to find Dimitri. Leo refused to turn on Dimitri. Sloan arrived and told EJ that Dimitri agreed to turn himself in so the charges would get dropped against Leo. Dimitri looked at a picture of Leo. He couldn’t believe he loved someone so much that he would sacrifice his freedom. There was a knock on the door. He didn’t know who it was. Eric brought the baby to the hospital to see Kayla. He asked her to run a DNA test on him. Eric told her what happened with Nicole. She agreed to do the test when Nicole arrived with her toothbrush. Nicole looked at the baby and smiled. Eric and Kayla were concerned. Kayla told them the test would be done in an hour.

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Dimitri called Sloan demanding to know why Leo was still in jail. She told him that she was busy with her son. He told her that she had to get Leo out of jail, or he would tell Nicole everything. She promised to do it. She hung up the phone and told Eric that she had a meeting with a client. Nicole and EJ arrived at the mansion when Holly showed up. She was about to leave them alone when Nicole stopped her. Nicole apologized to her for the way she talked to her. Holly understood why she did it. The bell rang so EJ left to answer it. After he left, Nicole told Holly that her baby was alive. She told Holly about her theory about Eric and Sloan’s new baby. Holly was skeptical about her theory. She was worried about Nicole. EJ opened the door to Sloan. She wanted to talk about Leo. Sloan asked him to drop the charges against Leo. She told him that Leo wasn’t responsible for his son’s death. EJ didn’t agree with her and wanted her to leave. EJ walked away from her, but she followed him inside. Nicole wanted to talk to her. She wanted to know where Sloan got her baby. Sloan told her that her baby wasn’t her son. She offered her condolences, but she was wrong about the baby. Nicole didn’t believe her. EJ ordered Sloan to leave. Nicole went after her, but Holly stopped her. Nicole yelled at EJ for letting Sloan leave. She ended up crying in his arms. Nicole felt bad for breaking down in front of Holly. They looked around and Holly was gone.

Konstantin told Maggie that he owed a loan sharks money in Greece, and they were responsible for the kidnapping. He thought they were trying to get him to pay by kidnapping the baby. Steve didn’t believe him, but Maggie was convinced. After Steve left, Maggie told Konstantin that she felt bad for him, but he had to leave because she couldn’t put her family in danger. She offered to pay for his hotel stay, flight and debt so he could pay the loan sharks. He wouldn’t have to worry about the loan sharks anymore. He tried to protest by telling her that he cared about her and didn’t want her money. She wanted him to take it and leave. Sloan met with Dimitri at the motel. He wanted to know what was going on with Leo. She told him Leo would be out of jail the next morning. He thanked her for helping Leo. Steve met with John at the town square. He told him about Konstantin. He didn’t believe Konstantin. He wanted to continue investigating him. Holly went to see Eric. She told him about Nicole’s theory about the baby. Holly didn’t know how to help her mother. She knew Nicole needed help. Holly asked Eric to do a DNA test on the baby to prove he wasn’t Nicole’s baby. Eric was skeptical about that, but she pleaded with him to do it.

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Stephanie was surprised that Chad came to his senses about Everett. She was suspicious of him until he wanted to invite Everett over. Chad realized he was off base about Everett’s intentions towards her. Stephanie insisted that Chad wasn’t wrong. She admitted what Everett’s intentions were when she first saw him. Xander told Everett that he had to let him go. He wanted to know why. He thought about Chad’s offer. Xander lied about Gwen disapproving of his article about Leo. He told him that Gwen wanted him to fire him. Everett didn’t believe him. Steve thought Konstantin had an accomplice so he could look like the hero in the kidnapping. Kayla didn’t think that theory was true. Sarah agreed with Kayla that Konstantin was charming. She remembered that she was hesitant about him at first too and shared her thoughts with Maggie. Steve thought Konstantin probably heard them. She thought it was possible. Sarah admitted that her feelings about Konstantin changed when he saved her daughter. Steve thought his plan worked like a charm. They wondered who the accomplice was. Alex overheard Theresa and Konstantin talking about her going after Alex’s inheritance. He wondered why Konstantin cared about it. Maggie overheard them and wondered why it mattered to Konstantin as well. He covered his tracks by saying he was concerned about Theresa’s motives. Alex and Maggie defended Theresa.

Chad and Stephanie enjoyed their time together until Everett arrived. He let Stephanie know they won’t be working together anymore. She wanted to know what happened. He told her that Xander’s silent partner wanted him to go. He wasn’t sure what would happen to her because he hired her. She wondered what he would do now. He would figure it out. Chad pretended to be shocked about his firing. He wished him luck. He had dinner with Stephanie and assured her that things would be okay. It wasn’t her fault that Everett lost his job. Everett called Gwen, but he got her voice mail. Maggie talked to Konstantin. He let her know that Steve wanted her to leave town. She wanted to know why. He admitted that he lied to her about the tablecloth. Konstantin also admitted that he lied about his relationship with Victor. He swore that everything else was the truth. Steve suggested he tell her about the kidnapping. Konstantin was upset that he accused him of the kidnapping. He could tell them who really did it.

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Chad told Stephanie that the kids were with Doug and Julie so they could have some time to fix things. She agreed with him when Everett showed up. Everett needed his help with Leo’s situation. He asked her to go to the office with him. Chad thought they should distance themselves away from Leo, but Everett disagreed with him. Stephanie sided with Everett. She understood Chad’s feelings since he lost his nephew, but she reminded him that it was her job. Sarah went to see Xander. She surprised him by showing him Victoria’s updated birth certificate. She named him as Victoria’s father. Sarah told him that she had Justin draw up the paperwork for joint custody. She was happy that things were getting better. She thought there was a chance they could get back together. Sarah was open to the idea. He was about to kiss her when she told him that she had to go to work. After she left, Chad showed up. He wanted Xander to sell his half of the newspaper. Xander wasn’t interested in selling his half of the paper. Chad told him that Gwen sold her half of the paper and they were partners now. He would allow Xander to keep the profits if he fired Everett.

Steve told Kayla that he and John found out the truth about Konstantin. They found out that he lied to Maggie. He told her that Konstantin and Victor weren’t close anymore when he wanted a loan. Victor turned down a loan that Konstantin wanted. Kayla thought Konstantin had good intentions, but Steve didn’t agree with that. Kayla thought they shouldn’t say anything to Maggie about Konstantin. He didn’t think that was a good idea. Kayla thought he should tell Maggie’s family so they could watch out for him. Sarah walked in and he told her about Konstantin. She had doubts about him too. Sarah told him about Victoria’s kidnapping and how he found her. He didn’t know about the kidnapping. Steve wondered if he was behind the kidnapping. Stephanie and Everett were working at the paper. She went into his laptop bag and found a ring. He admitted that he bought it the night he was going to propose to her. Everett was going to propose to her when he saw her again, but she was with Chad. He knew he should sell the ring to help pay for his medical bills. She apologized to him, but he said she didn’t need to be sorry. Everett wished she didn’t find it. Later, Xander let Everett know he was fired.

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Rafe offered EJ his condolences over the loss of his son. He didn’t want Rafe’s condolences. EJ wanted him to find Dimitri so he could get charged for the baby’s death. Rafe informed him the police were doing everything possible to find him. EJ wanted to throw the book at Dimitri and Leo. Rafe wondered what he was going to do about Ava. He told EJ forensics checked Gil’s fingernails and the results proved that Ava killed him in self-defense. EJ wondered if Ava planted the evidence, but Rafe didn’t think she did that. He didn’t see a reason to prosecute her if Rafe thought she killed Gil in self-defense. Eric didn’t think it was a good idea for Nicole to hold his baby. She thought holding the baby would comfort her. Nicole agreed with Eric, but he changed his mind. He let her hold the baby. She talked about how sweet the baby was. Harris wondered what happened to his lawyer. Leo told him that Sloan would be there to prove his innocence. He assured him that he didn’t murder the baby. Leo mourned the baby too. Harris left him and talked to Jada about Ava. Eric was shocked when Nicole announced that he was her baby. Eric was confused by what she said. Nicole let her know that she recognized her baby because she held him when he was born. Eric said it was impossible, but Nicole believed he was her baby. EJ arrived and Eric told him that Nicole thought the baby was hers. She tried to convince EJ that she was right, but he thought her grief played tricks on her. He tried convincing her that Eric’s baby wasn’t hers. She gave Eric the baby. Rafe saw them and wondered what happened. Eric told him about Nicole’s theory.

Harris wondered if Jada saw his keys. She didn’t see them but warned him to find them soon. Jada wondered if he had luck with Leo. Harris told him that Leo insisted that he was innocent. Jada wanted to talk to him. She tried to get Leo to turn on Dimitri, but he refused to do it. Ava surprised Harris at the station. She distracted him while Stefan went to the evidence room to find the evidence against Clyde’s dealer. Jada walked in the room while Stefan was in there. She looked for evidence in another case. Harris got a call from Rafe telling him that EJ wasn’t pressing charges against Ava. Ava was excited and hugged Harris. She wanted to tell Tripp right away. After she left, Rafe arrived and brought Harris his keys. Dimitri shocked Sloan by being at her door. He told her that he heard that Leo was getting charged with murder and thought she was the one who should be charged. She didn’t understand what he meant. He reminded her that he brought a healthy baby to her, and she was supposed to take him to the hospital. The baby ended up dying. Dimitri knew she hated Nicole but didn’t think she would kill the baby. Sloan said she would never do that to a baby. He wanted to know how the baby ended up dying. She lied to him about the accident, but he noticed baby items around her place. He figured out that she kept the baby. She tried denying it, but she admitted it. He warned her to get Leo out of jail or he would tell what she did. Sloan promised to get Leo out as fast as she could. After Dimitri left, Eric returned with the baby. He told her about Nicole’s accusations.

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Harris called Ava and let her know that he couldn’t find his key. He wondered if she saw his keys. She looked at the table and saw the keys. She put the keys in her pocket when Stefan arrived at her apartment. He told her that he was her new partner. Ava pretended not to know what he meant. Stefan told her that Clyde blackmailed him with Gabi’s safety, so he had to help him. He asked her about the keys, and she showed it to him. Stefan was going to make copies of them so she could give them back to Harris. She wonders why she should trust him, and he told her they had to work together. He told her they had to protect the people they love, but he didn’t plan on being blackmailed for long. Stefan was about to leave when Harris arrived. He lied to Harris about why he was there. He wanted to talk to Wendy and Tripp about Li being killed. Harris warned him about interrogating witnesses. After Stefan left, Harris wondered why she didn’t return his call. She said she was about to call him when Stefan showed up. He asked her about his keys, and she said she didn’t see it. Sloan was on the phone with Melinda. She talked about the guilt she felt about the baby when Eric walked in the room. Sloan told him that she was on the phone with Melinda. She was happy and wondered if Eric was. He was happy too, but he kept thinking about Nicole’s baby. Melinda arrived with the baby. They were excited about the baby. Sloan was nervous because the baby cried with her and was calm with Eric. He thought she had to get used to the idea. He took the baby for a walk. After he left, Dimitri was at the door.

EJ arrived at the hospital to help Nicole get discharged. Dr. Pierce talked to them about the autopsy results from the baby. He said the baby died because of the car accident. Nicole didn’t understand so he explained it to her. She wanted to see her baby, but he didn’t think it was a good idea. Nicole refused to back down about that. He left to make the arrangements. She told EJ he didn’t have to stay, but she had to do it. He said he wanted to see the baby too. She apologized that he didn’t get a chance to hold the baby. Nicole thought they should hold him now. Harris talked to Leo at the police station. He told him that Nicole’s baby died, and he would be charged with murder. Leo didn’t understand since the baby seemed healthy. Harris told him that the baby died because of the accident. He left Leo alone so he could talk to his lawyer. Leo called Sloan and she said she would help him as soon as she could. Dr. Pierce went to see Melinda. He told her that Nicole and EJ wanted to see their baby. She told him that he took the money and he had to figure out what to do. He demanded more money from her. Dr. Pierce went back to the hospital. Nicole was upset when he didn’t have the baby with him. He told her the baby was accidentally cremated. He apologized to EJ and Nicole. EJ and Nicole were upset and yelled at him. He apologized again and offered to get the ashes. Dr. Pierce left the room and Nicole broke down in EJ’s arms. Later EJ took Nicole to the pub. She wanted to wait outside because she didn’t want to face anyone. Eric showed up with the baby. Nicole was surprised they already had the baby. He said he was bringing the baby there to meet his father. Nicole wanted to hold him.

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Sloan told Eric they were getting tomorrow. He was happy about it, but he couldn’t help thinking about Nicole losing her baby. Sloan felt bad for Nicole and EJ, but she wanted to focus on their new lives together. EJ was trying to comfort Nicole when Stefan burst in the room. He demanded EJ drop the charges against Gabi. EJ wanted him to have some compassion for Nicole. Stefan wondered where EJ’s compassion for his wife was. He reminded EJ that his wife was rotting in prison because of him. Stefan finally calmed down and offered his condolences. Nicole wanted EJ to talk to Stefan outside because she wanted to be alone. Clyde called Ava. He let her know that killing Gil didn’t get her out of their arrangement. She told him that Gil tried to rape her. Clyde thought he was playing hard to get. He threatened Tripp and reminded her to get the key. Harris walked in the interrogation room while she was on the phone with Clyde. Clyde threatened Tripp again before she hung up. She lied about talking to a defense attorney who charged too much. He said she might not need an attorney if he could prove she killed Gil in self-defense. She appreciated what he was doing for her.

EJ and Stefan argued about Gabi in the park. Stefan offered to reinstate EJ as co-CEO. EJ wanted to be sole CEO. Stefan agreed to it if he could get Gabi back. He offered his shares to EJ. EJ got a message about Ava’s situation and rejected Stefan’s proposal. He said he was bored with the drama at the company. He wanted to put hardened criminals like Gabi and Ava in prison. Stefan told him that karma would get him. He said it already did because of what happened to his wife. Sloan apologized to Eric for sounding selfish about Nicole’s situation. Eric thought she was right. He didn’t want EJ and Nicole to ruin their happiness. She wanted to think of baby names. Eric wanted to name the baby Sam. She was surprised he wanted to name the baby after his sister. He thought she was the most loyal person he knew. Sloan remembered Sami and Nicole didn’t get along. She wanted to know why. He told her that Nicole stole her baby. Harris took Ava to get her statement. She looked at his keys on the desk. Tripp and Wendy walked in the station. He would have killed Gil himself if he knew what he did to his mother. Ava assured him that she was okay. She wanted him to stay out of it, but he refused to stay out until he was free. Stefan met Clyde at Statesville. Clyde wanted to work with Stefan, but he didn’t want to do it. He reminded Stefan about Gabi being in prison. Clyde could protect her if he helped him. He felt the DiMeras should be back in the drug business. Tripp talked to Belle about representing Ava. She refused to represent her, so he called Justin. Ava took Harris’ keys. Harris told her that she could go home.

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Harris drew his gun and burst in Ava’s apartment. He found Gil on the floor with a gunshot wound in his chest. Ava told him that Gil was dead. Harris checked his body and confirmed he was dead. Ava was shaken up and Harris wanted her to tell him what happened. He took the gun away from her. Harris wanted to know why Gil was in her apartment. She lied about why he was there. Ava told him that he tried to attack her. Harris noticed that her blouse was torn. She explained he tried to do it when she was trying to get away from him. He had a bad feeling about him from the beginning. Harris felt like he should have trusted his instincts. Sloan was on the phone with Melinda. They talked about the baby when Eric walked in the room. He heard part of her conversation. Sloan ended the call. Eric wondered what she was talking about. She lied to Eric and said the mother had doubts about giving up her baby. Sloan assured him that she didn’t change her mind. He wanted to see Nicole at the hospital. Sloan went to see Melinda. She spent time with the baby. Harris and Ava arrived at the police station. She was afraid no one would believe her story. He assured her that he believed her. Harris planned to prove her innocence. He left the interrogation room to check with the CSI team. Ava received a call from Statesville.

EJ tried to comfort Nicole at the hospital, but she rejected him. Holly arrived with her favorite pizza, but she snapped at her. EJ suggested that Holly go home. He promised her that he would keep her informed. Nicole told him that she needed to sleep, so he left her alone. He waited in the lobby and Chad arrived. He heard about the baby and offered his condolences. Chad comforted EJ. He was concerned about Nicole. Chad talked about how he felt when he left Abby. EJ and Chad talked about Chad losing Grace. They talked about how it felt not spending time with their children before they lost them. Eric went to Nicole’s room. He saw that she was resting so he decided to leave. She told him not to go. Nicole told him that he was a man of God and wanted to know how God could do that to her. Eric tried to console her, but she was heartbroken. EJ walked in the room and saw them hugging. Eric left the room. EJ told her about Chad’s visit. Johnny was happy that Chanel returned home after visiting Lani. He told her what happened with EJ and Nicole’s baby. Chanel wanted to do something for them. They decided to make dinner for them. Holly arrived at the mansion and was upset about her mother. She told Johnny what happened at the hospital. Johnny comforted Holly. Chanel walked in the room and saw them together. Holly didn’t expect her to come home so soon. Johnny told her that she could hang out with them. Holly wanted to go upstairs. Chanel let Johnny know that Holly had a crush on him. Johnny told her that she was wrong about that. He told her that Holly had a crush on EJ.Chanel was skeptical about that.

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Rafe talked to Harris about Gabi’s case. He’s convinced his sister is innocent and wanted Harris to investigate her case on the low. Paulina overheard them talking and said they couldn’t do it. She threatened to fire both of them if they went through with the plan. Rafe understood her position and agreed to drop it. She wanted them to work on the drug cartel situation. Paulina wanted them to shut it down. They agreed to investigate the drug cartel. After Paulina left, Harris agreed to help Rafe investigate Gabi’s case. Harris felt they should focus on the drug cartel too. Maggie thanked Konstantin for getting Victoria back. He kissed her and she pushed him away. She was horrified that he kissed her. Konstantin said he would go back to Greece immediately. Maggie informed him that it wasn’t necessary, but he said he needed to go. She walked away from him. He beat himself up for messing up his plan. Konstantin wondered if he could fix it after all. Xander and Sarah were ecstatic to have their daughter back. He told her that he wanted to drop the custody battle. She was surprised by his decision. He didn’t want to take their daughter away from her. Xander wondered if they could co-parent Victoria. Sarah agreed to that. They were about to kiss when Maggie walked in the room. She apologized for interrupting them. They told her the good news about the case. Maggie was happy about the news. Konstantin prepared to leave the mansion. Sarah was shocked that he was leaving. Maggie and Sarah talked him into staying. He pretended to think about it before changing his mind.

Theresa left a message for Konstantin in Alex’s office when Brady overheard her. He wanted to know what she didn’t want anyone else to know. She lied to him and said she was talking to Stephanie about sleeping with Alex. Theresa didn’t want anyone to know about it. They argued when Alex walked in the room. He told them about Victoria’s kidnapping. Brady was thankful and hoped the kidnapper was punished. Theresa was uncomfortable about the conversation. Gil arrived at Ava’s apartment and told her that he wanted her to steal the key to the Salem PD’s evidence room from Harris, He told her that one of the dealers got arrested and they needed to get the evidence, so the dealer didn’t flip on them. She told him that she couldn’t do it because Harris would get suspicious and blow the investigation. Gil told her that he would have to tell Clyde that she refused to do it. He offered her another alternative. Gil told her that he would keep quiet if she had sex with him. She refused and pulled away from him. He ripped her shirt and got rough with her. Gil told her that she didn’t have a choice. Ava pretended to give in and grabbed his gun. He didn’t think she would shoot him, so he continued to approach her. Harris was outside the door. He burst into Ava’s apartment with his gun drawn when he heard a gunshot. He found Ava holding a gun while Gil was on the floor with a gunshot wound.

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Chad called Gwen to ask for her help. Xander wanted to know what Sarah was trying to pull in their case. He found out that Sarah called Brady to testify for her. She told him that she did it because he got Eric to testify. Konstantin wanted Theresa to kidnap Sarah’s baby. She wanted to know where to take the baby. He wanted her to do it or he would tell Alex what she did. Sarah and Xander continued talking about what they planned to do to each other in court. Chad knew Gwen had trouble getting the money she wanted from Dimitri’s family. He offered to give her money. Gwen didn’t understand why Chad wanted her to sell her half of the paper. Chad wanted to know how much she wanted. She hadn’t decided yet. Sarah planned on telling the judge how Xander passed Kristen’s baby off as his. He told her that he did that to spare her the pain of losing her child. She said that he was doing that to her again. Theresa took Victoria out her bassinette. Maggie saw her, but she was wearing a hooded jacket. Therea ran out with the baby. Maggie noticed Konstantin on the floor. She told him what happened to the baby. Konstantin told her that someone hit him from behind.

Sarah told Xander about the things Brady planned to say to the judge about him. Maggie called her and told her that someone took Victoria. Sarah accused Xander of kidnapping her. She thought he set it up so she could look like an unfit mother. Xander denied kidnapping her. Xander and Sarah arrived at the mansion. Maggie told them what happened. She apologized for allowing it to happen. Sarah cried in Xander’s arms. She wondered who would take their baby. Konstantin ran up to Theresa demanding the baby. She thought he wanted to reap the benefits of finding the baby. He demanded that she hand over the baby. Theresa gave the baby to him. He wanted her to punch him. She hesitated until he started talking about her. Theresa punched him in the face. Sarah wanted to know where her daughter was. She was afraid she was hurt. Xander wanted to go look for her. Konstantin brought Victoria back to Sarah. Xander told Konstantin that the police were going to question him about what happened. Konstantin said he didn’t see the person’s face. He warned Maggie that people would be after her now that she’s Victor’s widow. Xander and Sarah were grateful that he saved their daughter. Maggie helped take care of Konstantin. He kissed her. Sloan called Xander about the custody battle. Sarah couldn’t do it and wanted him to postpone it. Xander considered dropping the case all together.

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Chad and Stephanie got into an argument over Everett. He didn’t like how he got her help with the paper. She didn’t see the problem. Xander and Sarah argued about the custody battle. He thought she wanted him to drop his custody suit. Xander didn’t have any intention of dropping the case. Maggie overheard her conversation. Sarah asked her to babysit Victoria. Stephanie couldn’t believe Chad wanted her to drop a lucrative client. He didn’t think Everett was interested in work. Chad believed that Stephanie used Everett to get him to commit. Steve talked to John about investigating Konstantin. Sarah talked to Maggie about getting close to Konstantin. She thought she was getting too close too fast. Konstantin overheard their conversation. Maggie didn’t think she was seeing him too much. She told Sarah that he was Victor’s friend, and she was going to look out for him. Maggie wanted her to mind her business. Steve told John about his suspicions of Konstantin. John wondered if Steve thought he was after Maggie’s money. He felt like he was after it.

Chad went to see Xander. He wanted him to sell his half of the paper to him. Konstantin went to see Theresa. He said he was ready to tell Alex the truth about his paternity. Everett met with Stephanie and told him about her argument with Chad. Xander wondered why Chad wanted the paper. Chad explained why he wanted the paper. He wanted to keep it in the family. Chad told him the Hortons weren’t pleased with the way the paper was going. Xander felt like it was going great. He wanted Chad to keep Everett if he sold the paper. Chad didn’t see a point. Xander figured he didn’t like Everett. Sarah apologized for butting in her business. John agreed to investigate him. Theresa didn’t understand why Konstantin wanted to reveal the truth. Theresa reminded him that it was his idea too. He felt like she was taking too long to get married. He thought he could get Maggie’s half of the fortune. Xander turned down Chad’s offer because he wanted to gain custody of his daughter. Sarah backed down from Maggie. Theresa refused to let Konstantin take advantage of Maggie. Konstantin wasn’t taking advantage of her. She reminded him that Maggie loved Victor. He felt like he was getting closer to her. Konstantin didn’t like how Sarah tried to talk her out of getting close to him.

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Tate comforted Holly about Nicole. They were about to kiss when EJ walked in the mansion. She told him that she might know where Nicole was because of an app. EJ exploded because she didn’t mention it sooner. She told him that she forgot about it at the time. Tate defended her and EJ backed down. They let EJ know that Eric told them to wait at the mansion while he went to look for her. EJ left to find them. Nicole told Eric what happened during the crash. She talked about delivering the baby and why she let Dimitri take him to the hospital. She panicked when she remembered that Dimitri was wanted by the police and had her son. Eric tried to call Rafe, but there was no service. Eric comforted Nicole until EJ arrived. EJ overheard that Nicole gave birth and he was happy he had a son. He wondered why he didn’t see the baby. She didn’t answer him, and he got upset. Nicole and Eric tried explaining what happened. EJ told Eric he would take care of Nicole. He wanted him to tend to his own wife. After Eric left, EJ took Nicole to the hospital. They arrived at the hospital, and Nicole got settled. EJ assured her that he would find their son. Sloan didn’t expect to see Dimitri. He told her that Leo said she was a great lawyer. Dimitri needed her help. Sloan and Melinda wondered about the baby he was carrying. He told them the baby belonged to his Uncle EJ. Dimitri told them what happened with Nicole. He was about to leave because he thought they couldn’t help him. Melinda stopped him and told him they could help him. She took the baby from him and handed him to Sloan. Dimitri left before they could say anything to him.

Sloan wanted to call Rafe, but Melinda wanted to wait. Sloan realized Melinda wanted her to raise Nicole’s baby. She didn’t want to do that. Melinda insisted that it was the perfect solution to her problem. She would be raising Eric’s son. Sloan couldn’t do that to Nicole. Melinda told her to think about doing it. Melinda knew a doctor she could pay to check out the baby. She said the doctor could tell Nicole her baby died. Sloan didn’t give her an answer. Jada found Leo at the park. She wanted to know where Dimitri was. Leo tried to run, but Rafe arrived. They took him to the station to question him. Leo told them what happened to Nicole. He said Dimitri took the baby to the hospital to get checked out. Rafe and Jada warn him that his only chance was to tell them where to find Dimitri. Leo refused to help and wanted to make a phone call. They left so he could make his call. He called Dimitri. Leo informed him that he was arrested and told him to save himself.  Eric returned home, and Sloan told him that she had great news for him. She told him that Melinda said the baby was born that night. Melinda took the baby to a hotel and talked to him. She told him that Sloan made the right decision to raise him.

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EJ heard Nicole’s car crash and he panicked. Nicole’s phone went dead. Holly walked in the room and overheard him. EJ admitted he heard a crash and he’s worried about Nicole. Holly got upset, but EJ assured her that he would find her. He wanted her to stay by the phone while he found her. EJ left to find Nicole. Eric and Tate talked about him marrying Sloan and adopting a baby with her. Holly walked in and told them what happened to Nicole. She couldn’t reach her mother on the phone. Tate told her that his parents made him turn his location on his phone. Holly remembered that Nicole did the same thing with her. She checked Nicole’s location and found it. Eric wanted her to go home while he went to find Nicole. Tate offered to go with her. Leo and Dimitri were relieved when their car stopped. Dimitri wanted to get to Rolf, but Leo wanted to check on the driver. They went to the car and saw that Nicole was the other driver. Leo and Dimitri thought Nicole died until she moaned. Leo wanted to stay and help her. They got her out the car, but she was in pain. Nicole informed Leo that she was in labor, and he had to help her. Leo got nervous so he talked himself into doing it. Leo helped her give birth to a boy. Leo and Dimitri wrapped the baby up. Nicole became emotional while she held him.

Nicole thought something might be wrong since her baby was born prematurely. She wanted to take her baby to the hospital. Leo was afraid to move her in case she had internal injuries. He suggested that Dimitri take the baby to the hospital to get checked out. Leo volunteered to stay with Nicole until help arrived. Leo and Dimitri made a plan to meet in the park after he takes the baby. Nicole gave Dimitri her baby. Leo promised her that her baby would be okay. Dimitri took the baby to the hospital. Eric showed up after Dimitri left. Nicole told him that she gave birth as Leo left. Eric wondered what happened to the baby. Rafe found Jada and wanted her to get her head checked out. She beat herself up for letting Dimitri and Leo get away. He assured her that it wasn’t her fault. Rafe insisted that she get checked out. She argued with him but had trouble standing up. He took her to the hospital. Later, Rafe and Jada arrived at the hospital, and she got a CT scan. EJ ran into Rafe in the lobby. He told him about Nicole. He wanted Rafe to do everything he could to find Nicole. Rafe assured him that he would help her, but most of his officers were looking for Dimitri and Leo. EJ didn’t want to hear that, and the guys got into an argument. EJ felt he was dragging his feet because of what happened to Gabi. Dimitri saw Rafe and EJ at the hospital. He heard Rafe vow to track him and Leo down. Dimitri turned away before Rafe saw him. Rafe went to Jada’s room and saw that she was gone. Leo waited for Dimitri at the park and got a shock when Jada was waiting found him. Sloan got upset when Melinda told her the birth mother changed her mind after hearing about her past. The mother wouldn’t let anyone like Sloan raise her baby. Sloan wanted to tell Eric the truth. She thought they could work things out. Melinda thought he would break up with her. She convinced Sloan not to tell Eric anything. Melinda promised to find her another baby. Sloan thought it would take too long. She was about to leave when Dimitri showed up holding a baby.

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Melinda told Sloan and Eric that she had a baby boy for them. They were excited and Eric left to buy things for the baby. After he left, Sloan knew something was wrong with Melinda. She told Sloan that the baby was promised to another couple. Melinda planned to bribe the couple’s lawyer so they would lose the baby. Sloan panicked about it. Melinda warned her that they needed that baby because another one won’t come for a long time. Melinda offered to call off the deal with the other lawyer, but Sloan told her not to do it. She told Sloan that nothing else would matter once they hold their baby in their hands. Roman shocked Nicole when he told her that she and EJ got married the same day Eric and Sloan did. She was surprised that Eric got married. She left the pub and ran into Eric. Nicole noticed the baby things he bought. She asked him if that meant he and Sloan had a baby. Nicole was happy for them, but she wondered why he didn’t tell her they got married the same day. He explained why he didn’t tell her about his wedding. He had mixed feelings about it. Melinda got a call from the lawyer telling her the deal was off.

Chad ran into EJ at the town square. He talked to him about Everett staying in town. EJ advised him to buy the newspaper so he could be Everett’s boss. Everett went to see Stephanie. She informed him that he couldn’t show up unannounced. He apologized, but he needed her help with the paper. Everett informed her what happened at the paper. He wanted the paper to distance itself from Leo, but she didn’t think it was a good idea. They continued talking until Chad arrived. She informed him that The Spectator was their new client. Dimitri and Leo didn’t expect Jada to show up at the motel. She told them they were under arrest and drew her gun. Jada wanted Leo to put the handcuffs on Dimitri. He told her that his wrists were too big. She looked down to get her zip ties, and Dimitri took his gun from her to use against her. Jada told him that backup was on the way. Dimitri and Leo didn’t believe her. Dimitri demanded her keys, and she gave them to him. He wanted to kill Jada, but Leo didn’t think he should do it. Leo reminded Dimitri that he wasn’t a killer. Dimitri decided to knock her out instead of killing her. He threw the gun on the bed before they left the motel. Dimitri and Leo took Jada’s car to meet Rolf. Leo told him that Rolf wasn’t going to wait much longer. They needed to get there. Dimitri drove faster to get to the submarine in time. Nicole was on the road to meet EJ. Leo warned Dimitri to slow down because the road was slick. He told him that he drifted to the other lane. Nicole saw headlights and screamed.

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Belle informed EJ that she was representing Gabi and planned to fight hard for her client. She thought he used his position as D.A. to get back at Gabi and Stefan for getting him fired from the family business. He told her that he didn’t know anything about Gabi when he accepted the position. EJ wondered what Belle planned to do about the mounting evidence against Gabi. Rafe and Jada talked about Gabi’s case. She told him there were two sets of prints on the knife. Gabi and Li’s prints were on it. Stefan visited Gabi at the station. She thought she was going to prison. He assured her that he would get her out of there. Rafe told Stefan what was on the knife. He told Gabi they were investigating the case. Belle arrived at the station, and they talked about Gabi’s arraignment. She informed everyone that EJ planned to make sure Gabi didn’t get bail. EJ arrived at the station and gloated. Stefan grabbed him by the throat. Stefan was going to hit EJ when Rafe stopped him. EJ warned Gabi to enjoy Statesville.

Jada went to see Wendy and questioned her about Li’s emotional state before he was killed. Wendy yelled at her for implying that Li committed suicide and framed Gabi for it. Jada wanted the truth. Gabi couldn’t believe the judge didn’t grant her bail. Belle and Stefan assured her that they would appeal it and ask for a new judge. Later, Belle ran into EJ in the park. She yelled at him for not offering Gabi bail. Belle let him now that she planned to appeal it. EJ wasn’t worried about her. She knew he was doing it to get revenge. Belle warned him that he wouldn’t win the war. She told him that Stefan wants revenge against him. Gabi called Arianna and told her what happened. She swore she was innocent. Stefan and Gabi shared an emotional goodbye before she went to prison. Rafe let Gabi know that he had to get her ready for Statesville.

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John and Marlena celebrated their anniversary. They were thankful to spend another anniversary together. Brady and Eric helped John celebrate their anniversary. Roman caught Steve and Kayla up on what happened to Gabi. He let them know that Gabi faced a murder charge. Sarah comforted Maggie on what would have been her anniversary. Konstantin eavesdropped on their conversation. Maggie offered to go to court with Sarah. Sarah didn’t want her to focus on her case on her anniversary. Sarah knew she hoped she and Xander would make up, but it wasn’t going to happen. Maggie warned her to prepare for the possibility that she might lose custody of her baby. Maggie apologized for the way she talked to her. Sarah understood what she told her. Sarah didn’t see a way for her and Xander to work things out. Steve and Kayla arrived at the mansion to see Maggie. Kayla was happy that Sarah was coming back to work. Sarah told Maggie that she was back part time. she had to prove she could support her daughter. Sarah walked out the room and Konstantin went in to see Maggie. Maggie introduced him to Steve and Kayla. Konstantin let Steve know that he heard about him from Victor and told Kayla that she was as beautiful as her mother. He saw a picture of Caroline. He gave Maggie a table that Victor had in Greece. Maggie and Konstantin left the room. Steve let Kayla know that he was suspicious of Konstantin. Steve looked around and saw the receipt for the tablecloth. He thought that proved Konstantin lied to Maggie.

Later, Steve and Kayla went to the pub and talked to Roman about Konstantin. Steve decided he wanted to investigate Konstantin. He wanted to inform John that he wanted Black Patch to investigate Konstantin. Theresa ran into Konstantin at the town square. He wanted to know how it was going with Alex. She informed him that it was going slowly, but he would get his money. He warned her that he better get his money. Xander spotted Theresa with Konstantin. He wondered why she was with him. She lied about why they were talking. He didn’t believe her, but she thought he was jealous that Alex was Victor’s heir and not him. She walked away from him. Xander ran into Sarah and the baby. They had a tender moment about working things out with the baby when Eric arrived. He got upset that Xander wanted him to testify against Sarah.

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EJ yelled at someone on the phone to have Wei Shin call him. Nicole saw him on the phone and took it from him. she wanted to consummate their marriage. He wanted that too but was upset about what Stefan and Gabi did. Nicole assured him that they will get everything back from them. She reminded him that it was their wedding night, and she could take him mind off his problems. Tripp covered Li’s body with a sheet. Wendy was upset and asked him if he heard what Li said before he died. Tripp confirmed that Li said Gabi did it. Wendy was upset that Gabi killed her brother. She wanted to make her pay for what she did. She realized she had to tell their father what happened to him. She knew her father would want revenge. Tripp assured her the cops would get justice for Li. Stefan told Harris that Gabi didn’t kill Li. Harris told him that Gabi was holding the knife and Li identified her as his attacker. Harris handcuffed her and bagged the knife. Gabi begged Stefan not to let them arrest her. He promised not to let anything happen to her. He assured her that everything would be okay, but he wasn’t sure about that. Paulina arrived at the DiMera mansion and asked EJ to be Deputy Mayor. He rejected the position because he wanted to work for the family business. She reminded him that he didn’t have a job and she wanted to look out for him. Paulina wanted to look out for him because their children are dating.

Jada filled Rafe in about Li at the station. Harris brought Gabi to the station. Rafe questioned Gabi in the interrogation room. Gabi assured him that she didn’t do it. She told him what happened when she found Li’s body. Rafe believed her. She let him know that she was being framed. Rafe wanted to know why Li texted her. She told him that she used Rolf to blackmail Li so he could give up his shares. Melinda was shocked when she found out what happened to Li. She saw Wendy and Tripp and offered her condolences. Wendy didn’t believe her. She knew Melinda tried to take him down. Melinda assured her that she liked Li. She regretted putting her professional life before her personal life. Tripp got a call that the police were finished at the apartment. Gabi defended blackmailing Rolf. They argued about it until she said she needed him. She couldn’t go back to prison after what happened the last time. Gabi begged him to help her. He told her that she would be okay. Rafe let her know that Li wanting revenge gives him a motive to set her up. He let her know that Li was obsessed with her. Rafe reminded her that she took everything but revenge. She didn’t think the jury would buy that. Later, Rafe told Jada and Harris that Gabi was innocent. He hoped someone else’s prints were on the knife. Stefan arrived at the station and assured Gabi that he wouldn’t let anything bad happen to her. She wants to find out who set her up for murder. EJ arrived at the station and told Stefan and Gabi that he’s the new DA. He looked forward to making Gabi his first conviction.

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Stefan arrived at Li’s apartment and found Gabi holding a knife while Li was on the floor. Li was bleeding from a stab wound. Stefan asked her why she killed Li. She assured him that she didn’t do it. She let him know that Li called her and said the stock certificates were fake. He ordered her to come there if she wanted the real ones. Gabi told him that when she got there Li’s door was open, and he was dead. Stefan told her that Li lied to her because the certificates were real. She was shocked that Li tricked her. Stefan wanted to know why she was holding a knife. Gabi panicked and picked it up again. She wondered if she should wipe her fingerprints off it. Before they could do anything, Wendy and Tripp arrived. Wendy screamed when she saw Li on the floor. Tripp checked his pulse and said he wasn’t dead. They called an ambulance and Wendy went to the hospital with Tripp and Li.

Chad spotted Stephanie and Everett hugging. He wanted to know why they were hugging. Stephaie introduced them, and Chad blasted him for hurting her. Stephanie and Everett explained what happened between them. Chad backed down and asked how long he was staying in Salem. Everett told him that he was moving there since he found a job. Chad wasn’t happy about it. Everett assured him that he wouldn’t go after Stephanie because he knows she’s happy with him. After Everett left, Chad and Stephanie argued about him. Stephanie told him they just hugged. She wanted to be polite to him. Chad compared the situation to her relationship with Alex. She told him that it wasn’t the same. She let him know that she liked  the idea that someone thought she was an amazing person. Gabi panicked and wondered if they should take the knife and leave. Stefan reminded her that Wendy already saw the knife in her hand. He wanted to wait for the police so they could tell what happened. Wendy wanted to know who stabbed her brother. Tripp and the doctors helped Li. Li flatlined and died. Wendy couldn’t handle it and broke down. Harris showed up at Wendy’s apartment and Gabi wondered how Li was doing. Harris let her know that Li died. She wondered if he named his killer. Harris told her that Li said she killed him. He arrested her.

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