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Johnny went to Xander’s office. Xander asked him if he considered working for the company. He told Johnny that they wanted a DiMera working there who didn’t have any issues with the Kiriakises. Johnny wanted to know if he was offered the job just to get back at his father. If that was the reason, Johnny was interested. Xander said he wouldn’t tell him what the job would be, but Johnny said he would think it over. Abe talked to Chanel about him and Lexie raising Zack for two years before they had to give him back to Bo and Hope. He said it hurt, but they went on to have their own son. Chanel said she didn’t think she and Johnny would ever have a miracle baby or heal their hearts. She said Johnny hurt her and didn’t think she could get past it. Chanel noticed Johnny’s behavior changing around the time EJ was shot. Abe asked if she thought Johnny shot EJ. Chanel didn’t know what to do about it. Abe suggested that she talk to Johnny. Chanel thanked him and left.

When Kayla went in her office, she found EJ sitting at her desk. EJ said they had unfinished business to take care of and wanted to give her time to think about his offer. Kayla said she wasn’t going to let a DiMera take control over the Horton legacy. EJ said he was going to own the hospital one way or the other. He walked away from her. When EJ left, Sarah showed up and asked Kayla to look out for her patients while she was gone. She told Kayla that she was surprised that Dr. Russell was taking her place at the conference. While they were talking, Kayla told Sarah about EJ’s offer. She told Sarah that she refused the offer. Sarah was surprised she turned down the offer. She thought it was a good offer despite EJ being involved, but said it was Kayla’s call. EJ ran into Marlena at the nurse’s station. He said it was hard doing good when people were still skeptical of him. Marlena reminded him that he hurt people, so it was understandable that people were skeptical of him. She suggested that he give people a chance. Marlena said Belle thought he could change so she was willing to do it too. Despite being willing to think he could change, Marlena said she wasn’t happy about them being together. She reminded him of what he did to Sami and said she only talked to Johnny on his behalf for Johnny’s sake. EJ thought about Johnny pointing a gun at him. He walked away from Marlena. When EJ went home, he found Dr. Russell there. He told Dr. Russell that Kayla wasn’t changing her mind about the offer. EJ said they may not win the battle, but they would win the war. Before Dr. Russell left, Xander called him and said he had an offer for him. When Xander got off the phone, Sarah met with him. She told him about their vacation being set and that EJ was trying to buy the hospital. When Sarah left to take care of things, Xander called Alex and told him to make the move with the hospital.

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Brady went to the DiMera mansion to pick up Rachel. Kristen told him that Rachel didn’t need therapy because it wasn’t working. She said Rachel needed her grandmother back. He didn’t agree with her. Kristen asked if he could put in a good word for her with Xander and Philip to which Brady refused to do. He didn’t want anything to do with the takeover or her. At the Kiriakis mansion, Sarah found Xander working from home. Xander said he would be working from home until he could get rid of Philip. Sarah suggested that he convince Philip to leave on his own. Xander said he wanted Philip to pay for what he did to him. Sarah told him not to get revenge because it could cost him everything. Xander said looking at Philip made him want to kill him. Sarah wanted him to forget about that and focus on something positive. She asked him to walk with her to the hospital. Belle asked Marlena if there was any news on John. Marlena said there wasn’t, but Paul thought they were getting close. They talked about Johnny. Marlena wanted him to make up things right with Chanel and resolve his feelings for EJ. Belle said despite what was going on, EJ changed for the better. She said she hoped it lasted long. Marlena wondered why EJ changed. She said Sami told her that Belle declared her love for EJ. Belle admitted that she loved him. She said they talked about it and he felt the same way about her. Marlena was proud of her for being honest about her feelings. She let Belle know that she would support her.

Sophia ran into Amy at the town square. Amy asked her about the adoption papers. Sophia told her that Johnny changed his mind about the adoption. Amy was surprised and comforted Sophia. She told Sophia that she didn’t want to give the baby to strangers. Sophia asked to find another family to adopt the baby. Amy thought the situation was a sign from God that she should raise the baby. Sophia became upset and dizzy. Amy called for help. Sarah and Xander showed up in time and got Sophia to the hospital. At the Salem Inn, Johnny heard knocking on the door and thought it was Chanel. When he opened the door, Tate punched him. Tate hit him for stringing him and Sophia along and for hurting Chanel. He ripped into Johnny for what he was doing to everyone. Johnny said he was right but things changed after he found out what EJ did. He said he couldn’t take the risk of being a parent like EJ. Tate told him that he wouldn’t be like EJ. Amy called Tate to tell him about the baby. Tate rushed off to the hospital. At the DiMera mansion, EJ looked at the video of Johnny pointing a gun at him. He flashed back to his conversation with Johnny at Abe and Paulina’s place. Rita showed up. Kristen came in and was upset about Rita’s loyalty. EJ left to get his pain medicine. Kristen asked Rita about working with the new company. She also asked Rita if she helped EJ get rid of her mother. Rita said she didn’t have anything to do with it. EJ showed up and made Kristen leave. He gave Rita the memory card and told her to hide it so no one could find it. Rita said he could count on her. Belle went to see EJ to find out why he left the hospital. EJ told her about the video camera and asked if she shot him. Belle said she didn’t shoot him. EJ said he believed her but was surprised by how much Johnny hated him. Belle said Johnny would come around. She said she would talk to Johnny. EJ thanked her for her help and passed out. He dreamed of pulling out the memory card and seeing Johnny pointing a gun at him. When EJ woke up, he told Belle he had a bad dream.

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Steve and Kayla talked about the drug that could save Bo and how Dr. Russell didn’t want Kayla to use it. She said she tried to find something else that could help Bo, but she couldn’t find anything. From a doctor’s standpoint, she understood where Dr. Russell was coming from but from a sister’s standpoint, she couldn’t accept that. She said she gave Shawn hope for a miracle drug and didn’t want to have to tell him it was for nothing. When Kayla was about to call Shawn, Stephanie showed up. Stephanie noticed something was wrong, so Steve and Kayla told her what was going on with Bo. They said there was no word on John. Shawn and Jada went to the pub for breakfast. He thought she was staying with him to make sure he didn’t fall off the wagon. When Philip showed up, Shawn told him about Bo. He told Philip that it wasn’t good news but there was a miracle drug that could save him. While Shawn was talking to Philip about the drug, Kayla called him to tell him what happened with the drug. Shawn felt like there was no hope left but wished there was a way to get to Dr. Russell. Jada said she had to meet with Paulina. When Jada left, Shawn called Steve. He told Steve that he figured out a way to save Bo and needed his help to do it. Steve met with Shawn to talk about the plan.

Shawn told Steve about his plan to steal the drug from Dr. Russell. He said Dr. Russell couldn’t be blamed, and Bo could be saved. Steve said it was a good plan but wanted to do it on his own. Gabi yelled at Leo for going through her purse. While Gabi was yelling at Leo, Javi came in. Gabi said she wanted Leo to move out immediately because he was a thief and accused him of stealing Rafe’s memory card. She told Javi that she wanted Leo out of the house. Javi said he would go if Leo left. Gabi said she didn’t want to lose him. Javi told her there was no proof that Leo stole the memory card. Gabi took Javi with her so they could go to the office. When they left, Leo wrote down the suspects in EJ’s shooting. He still believed Gabi was the shooter. When Gabi and Javi got to her office, Philip was at her desk. Philip said his office at Titan was being renovated. Gabi wanted him out of her office and ripped into him. When Javi tried to calm her down, Gabi wasn’t pleased. An upset Javi walked away from her. Philip advised Gabi to be nicer to her family. She reminded him about his dysfunctional family. Philip left to take a phone call. Gabi threw his laptop in the garbage. Alex went to the Kiriakis mansion and saw Xander finding ways to get rid of Philip. Xander wanted to find a way to get rid of Philip that wouldn’t be bad for business. Alex said he could count on him, but Xander didn’t trust him. He apologized to Xander and said he would earn his trust back. Xander left to find a file. Javi went home and found Leo working on a top-secret story. When Javi looked at Leo’s suspect list, he was upset that Gabi’s name was on it. Javi told Leo not to go after his family to which Leo said he couldn’t do that. Leo said he wouldn’t take advantage of being in his home to which Javi said was good enough for him. Javi told him that he wasn’t sure if he could keep working and living with Gabi. Leo suggested that he quit. Mr. Shin called Xander with bad news. He said Xander had to keep working with Philip. Mr. Shin told him that the fraud could never come out. Shawn told Steve that he couldn’t let him do the plan on his own. Steve agreed to let Shawn help.

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At the pub, Xander talked to Sarah about not wanting to work with Philip. He said he didn’t know if he could keep Philip’s antics a secret for much longer. Xander said he didn’t like lying and thought the truth coming out would hurt the business. Sarah understood and thought he was doing it to protect his family. While they were talking, he brought up their anniversary and told her he wanted to make it special for her. She agreed to go. Before they left for work, Sarah let Xander know that he and Victoria were her world and everything she did was for them. Holly talked to Doug about wanting to tell Maggie the truth about him being there, but Doug didn’t think she should say anything yet. He thought he would get a job soon and could pay for his own place. Holly agreed not to say anything and went out to get something to eat. Doug got a call about a job interview. When he was about to leave, he saw Maggie and Philip together. Philip said he was there to get his things. Doug listened at the door. Maggie ripped into Philip for lying about the inheritance and Victor’s last wishes. Philip said his father always wanted him to be part of his legacy. Maggie yelled at him for not doing it legally. She wanted him to be out of the house before anyone got home. When Doug thought the coast was clear, he came out only to be caught by Philip. He asked who Doug was. Doug told him what happened. He told Philip that Holly was the only other one who knew. Philip promised not to say anything. He told Doug that he wouldn’t lie for him, but he wouldn’t say anything to anyone.

At the hospital, Maggie talked to Julie who said she was volunteering. Julie told her she was struggling since losing Doug and then Doug’s grandson. Maggie said she missed Doug III and reminded Julie that she used to steal. She told Julie that she wasn’t telling her forgive Doug, but people made mistakes. Julie wasn’t willing to change her mind and said she didn’t know or care where he was. They reminded each other that they both lost their husbands. When Julie went home, Sarah showed up to talk to Maggie. Maggie told her that she was staying out of Philip’s way while he moved out of the house. Sarah told her that she decided not to tell Xander the truth. Chanel panicked when Johnny brought up the adoption. She thought Amy changed her mind about it. He said he was the one who wasn’t sure he wanted to go through with it. Johnny said he felt lost and couldn’t be a father now. He said he didn’t think the adoption would go through so he didn’t think he needed to say anything. Chanel said she understood and thought they could work it out. Johnny said he didn’t think he could and felt it wasn’t fair to do that to Tate and Sophia. Chanel wanted him to lean on her because she wanted to raise the baby. Johnny said he didn’t trust himself after what his father did. He said he was afraid he could turn out like his father. She said that wasn’t true because he was a good person with a good heart. When Johnny wasn’t convinced, she asked about what she needed. She said he was breaking her heart. Tate and Sophia showed up to give them a scrapbook. They wondered if everything was okay with Johnny and Chanel. Johnny told Tate and Sophia that he and Chanel wouldn’t be adopting their baby. Sophia didn’t understand what was going on. Johnny told her things changed and he wasn’t ready to be a father. Sophia ran away. Tate went after her. Chanel cried. At the town square, Doug answered the phone and found out he still owed money to the guys he paid off. The guys knew he was staying at the Kiriakis mansion. At Titan, Philip found Xander in his office and tried apologizing again but it didn’t do any good. Xander said he wouldn’t do anything to him because of the takeover deal. He warned Philip that he would push him out. Chanel yelled at Johnny for not giving her a chance before he called off the adoption. She wanted him to go back to the mansion because she couldn’t look at him. When Johnny left, Chanel broke down and cried.

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Gabi talked to Rafe about the money she spent on Alex. She said it might have been a mistake since Philip and Xander might fire her. Rafe told her that Jada wanted him to meet her at the station. He wasn’t sure if Jada forgave him yet. Gabi said she hoped Jada forgave him. When they finished talking, Gabi left to go to work. Rafe got on the laptop and looked at the recording device but the memory card was gone. Brady went to Gabi’s office. She was furious until she realized he could help her out. Gabi wanted Brady to talk Xander and Philip into letting her buy the rights back to Gabi Chic. Since they had Basic Black, they didn’t need two fashion brands. Gabi thought they would listen to Brady because he’s family. Brady asked why she thought he would help her. He said he hasn’t forgiven her and Stefan for doing him dirty in getting custody of Rachel. Also, there was too much going on with his family. He advised her to stick it out.

Jada and Shawn talked about EJ’s shooting and how Ava looked suspicious. Shawn wanted to go to the hospital to question EJ. Jada told him Rafe was stopping by. She also told Shawn that Rafe slept with Sami. When Shawn left, Rafe stopped by. Jada told Rafe their relationship wasn’t going to work anymore. She said she didn’t think they could move past what happened. Jada didn’t think they knew each other that well. Rafe said a lot happened, but he wanted to fight for their relationship. They had good times together. Jada agreed but the trust was broken and couldn’t be undone. She said EJ was at fault for a lot of their problems, but they had problems before. Jada brought up her taking his job. She still loved him but it was over. He said she meant the world to him but it was a good idea to take a break for now. Rafe said he was quitting Black Patch and was going to take an out of town job from his old boss. They told each other goodbye. Belle went to ser EJ at the hospital. He asked if her feelings were real. She admitted that she loved him. EJ said he hoped it wouldn’t fade away. He said he was a terrible person and didn’t want that to be his legacy. EJ said everyone hated him. He said he felt guilty about messing up the adoption. Belle said the adoption went through, but he couldn’t be around the baby. She said he could have a relationship with Johnny but not the baby. EJ said he didn’t like arguing with Johnny. He thanked her for being there for him. Shawn walked in. He said he had questions for EJ. EJ asked what he wanted to know. Shawn asked if he had any memory of Ava to which EJ said he didn’t. EJ said he saw her the night before and she threatened him. Shawn went back to the police station and told Jada what EJ said. An emotional Jada told Shawn that she and Rafe broke up. Shawn suggested they take a lunch to which Jada agreed. Johnny told Chanel that he couldn’t find a job. Chanel thought it was better not to start a new job when the baby comes. While she was excited, Johnny wasn’t. Chanel thought it was because of EJ waking up. Johnny said he didn’t want anything to do with his father. Chanel said she didn’t want anything to mess up the adoption. She said once he signed the papers it would be official. Later on, Johnny checked the news about the shooting. Belle showed up with the adoption papers. Johnny said he couldn’t sign them. He said he wasn’t ready to be a father. Johnny talked to Belle about his parents’ relationship. Belle told him to be honest with himself. She went back to the hospital to check on EJ. They talked about their love. Shawn told Jada about Belle and EJ. He got a call about Bo. It was bad news.

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Chad and Cat talked about the fundraiser. While they were talking, JJ showed up. He let them know that things between him and Gabi weren’t any better because he accused her of murder. When Chad left, Cat let him know that Gabi would forgive him. After she finished talking, JJ asked Kayla if he could ask EJ questions. Xander went over to Sarah to see why she was talking to Philip. He thought she was being too nice to Philip. She said she wanted to be nice in public. Sarah wanted him to be nice for Maggie. When Maggie came over to them, Xander told Maggie what Philip did. Maggie pretended to be shocked. Sarah said they were all shocked. She made a mess, so Xander left to clean it up. While Xander was gone, Sarah told Maggie that she didn’t know if she could ever tell Xander the truth. Maggie wasn’t sure what she should do. Xander came back with Rachel. Sarah and Rachel left to play games. Maggie asked Xander what he was going to do about Philip. Xander said he had to play nice with him because of DiMera. Maggie advised him to have compassion for Philip because she believed Victor would have wanted them to work together. 

Kristen went to see EJ and demanded to know where her mother was. She said that was the only reason why she wanted him to survive. He acted as if he didn’t know what she was talking about. EJ said he hoped she found her mother soon. Kristen didn’t know why he was acting the way he was and thought it might have been the coma. She said she had to deal with losing DiMera and wanted a truce so they could get it back. When she assumed she could count on him, he said she couldn’t. Kristen yelled at him for turning his back on her. He said he reflected on himself while he was in the coma and wanted to be a better person. Kristen didn’t believe him, but EJ said it was true. When she brought up EJ getting shot, Kristen said her money was on Gabi. EJ said his mother had a vision of Gabi shooting him, but he thought he could be looking at her. He said he hoped she didn’t shoot him but if she did, he would forgive her. While Kristen was threatening EJ, Kayla and JJ came in. Kristen ended up leaving. EJ wondered what JJ wanted. He told JJ that he didn’t remember much about what happened the night he got shot. EJ said he was drinking and passed out. Kayla said she didn’t think the alcohol was why he didn’t remember. She said his injury was affecting his memory. EJ said he remembered Chanel and Kristen but not much else. Kayla asked JJ to leave so she could check on EJ. When JJ left, EJ thanked her for taking care of him. Kayla said he was important to people she cared about. She told him Sami and Johnny came to see him. EJ said he didn’t know that. JJ got a text from ballistics saying the bullet was too damaged but wasn’t a match for Ava’s gun.

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At the hospital, Belle admitted to Susan that she loved EJ. When Belle grabbed EJ’s hand, he stirred. EJ woke up. Susan was excited that he woke up. When Susan mentioned Belle, EJ stared at her. Belle left to get the doctor. Susan let EJ know that he was safe. She went to Belle and let her know that they should go back in EJ’s room to give him energy. Belle said she was glad that EJ was okay but wasn’t sure if she was ready to face him yet. Susan went back n EJ’s room. EJ asked her what happened. Susan said he was shot in the chest which meant he knew who shot him. EJ wanted her to tell him more about what happened because it might trigger a memory. When Susan told him what she knew, it didn’t help EJ. He said he remembered seeing someone. When Belle walked in, EJ said it was her and remembered what she did. Susan started yelling at Belle. EJ said Belle wasn’t the shooter. He said he remembered her betrayal. Susan ripped into Belle for trying to send EJ to prison after saying she loved him. EJ asked Susan to leave his room. When Susan left, EJ asked Belle if she loved him. Gabi was talking to Cat about Chad. When Gabi brought up EJ and the shooting, Susan showed up and ripped into Gabi for talking about EJ. Susan accused Gabi of being at the mansion the night EJ was shot. Gabi flashed back to when she was outside of the DiMera mansion. She denied Susan’s accusation. When Susan said EJ was awake, Gabi was shocked.

Johnny went to see Chad at the Horton House and told him he saw EJ at the hospital. He said Chad was the reason why he went to see him. Johnny said he talked to his mother and had a better understanding of her choices. He said he wanted to support Sami, but EJ was a different situation. Johnny wasn’t sure if he could forgive EJ after what he has done. Before Chad could say anything, Belle called him and said EJ was awake. When Chad got off the phone, they agreed to see EJ. Chad went to see EJ. EJ said he had Chad to thank for saving him. Chad apologized for the article being the reason he got shot. EJ said he was trying to figure out what happened that night. He said Belle, Chanel, and Kristen were there. Chad promised EJ that they would catch the shooter. Amy went to Paulina’s house, to let Chanel know that they could revisit the adoption. While they were talking, Amy brought up EJ and his involvement. Chanel assured her that EJ wouldn’t be near the baby even if he made a full recovery. Amy said she had no problem with the adoption. Sophia went to see Tate to let him know that her mother was considering the adoption. She said she wasn’t sure what her mother was going to do. Tate offered to help her with the labor. While they were practicing for Lamaze class, Sophia got a text from her mother saying she agreed to the adoption. Susan let EJ know that she was pretty sure she knew who shot him. Gabi flashed back to the night of EJ’s shooting and told herself there was no way Susan knew what she did that night.

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At the police station, JJ looked at Gabi’s file. Shawn showed up and asked how things went with Gabi. JJ said it went badly, but she didn’t deny shooting EJ. He said she didn’t have an alibi, lied about leaving the house, and then gave a weak excuse. While they were talking, Shawn got an alert from the tip line and left to check it out. Melinda went in Gabi’s office to get her things. Gabi said she might need her services because JJ accused her of shooting EJ. Melinda wondered why JJ would excuse her of shooting EJ. When Gabi said she didn’t know, Melinda said she had a motive. Since Melinda was her lawyer, she didn’t want Gabi to tell her if she shot EJ. They talked about Philip and Xander. Melinda said she was impressed with what they did. Gabi said things were going to come crashing down for them. Melinda warned Gabi not to talk to JJ. Later on, she went to the police station to let JJ know she was representing Gabi. She warned him not to talk to Gabi unless she was there. Shawn showed up with a gun in a bag and asked if it belonged to Melinda. He said it was found in the garbage. Melinda admitted that it was her gun, but she didn’t throw it out. She said she gave the gun to Ava because she needed protection from Kristen and her mother. When Melinda was about to leave, JJ stopped her so he could arrest her.

Sami went to see Rafe so she could tell him goodbye. She said she did what she came home to do. Rafe said he was happy for her but sad to see her leave. She said she would leave before she caused trouble. He told her that Jada said she didn’t sleep with Shawn again. Sami didn’t understand why Jada was upset until he told her he confessed to sleeping with her. She was surprised that he told her the truth but thought they were even. Rafe said he was going to give Jada space. Sami suggested that he do an apology video, but he didn’t want to do it. She told him to take time to think about what he wants and what he will do to get it. Rafe thanked her for the advice. Sami said she was grateful that he helped her get through the stressful trip. They hugged and said goodbye. Vivian and Philip ran into each other at the town square. She said she told Xander the truth. Vivian told him that she called the shots. Philip said he wouldn’t have the money to give her now that the secret was out. Vivian said self respect was more important than money. She said his life was over. Philip yelled at her before he walked off. When Vivian was making plans with Ivan to leave Salem, she ran into Gabi. She warned Vivian that she would regret it if she tried something. Vivian said Gabi paid for what she did to her. She said her son came to his senses and didn’t give her a second thought before she walked away from Gabi. Xander told Sarah that Philip lied to him. While Xander was talking to Sarah, Philip walked in. Xander said Vivian told him everything. Philip said he wasn’t going to deny it. He told Xander that Vivian told him the truth. Philip said it was Vivian’s idea to do it. He said she gave him something after he lost everything. Philip said he convinced himself that it was what Victor would have wanted. Xander yelled at him and wanted to know who else was involved. Philip said no one else was involved. Xander told him that he stole the company that he wouldn’t have shared if it wasn’t for Sarah. He said it meant a lot to him that they came together and as family. Xander said he felt like he belonged. Philip said he did belong in the family. Xander said Philip wasn’t his brother and demanded that he get out of the house. Philip said he would leave but wanted to say something. He said he liked working with Xander and never laughed at him. Before he left, Philip apologized. Melinda told Shawn and JJ that it wasn’t a crime to have a gun. They told her that Ava was convicted not too long ago and her right to carry a gun was suspended. Melinda said she didn’t know that. She agreed to cooperate with them and wondered if she was going to get arrested. They let her know that she wasn’t, but they would keep an eye on her.

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Steve let Marlena know that the ISA didn’t decrypt the file she found. They don’t know what Rosebud meant yet. The two of them talked about not being able to get access to Orpheus. When Marlena found out he had a medical team, she came up with a plan. Marlena and Steve dressed up like doctors and went in Orpheus’ room. They pretended to be his doctors. While they were talking to Orpheus, he agreed to help. He wanted his son to be able to see his child. Marlena said she would write a letter so Christian could see his son. Orpheus told them Rosebud was a codename for a black market arms exchange in Latvia. He said he didn’t have the coordinates. Marlena promised to help Christian before she and Steve left. Steve let Andrew know what he and Marlena found out. He told Marlena that the ISA wanted them to stay out of it because they had to handle the arms exchange. An upset Marlena said she couldn’t sit around and do nothing. She said she trusted him and was going pack while he booked the flights back to Salem. Steve called Kayla to tell her he was coming home. Marlena saw a note on her bag telling her to come back alone if she wanted to see John alive. She slipped out of the room. Philip and Alex ran into each other. Alex tried to ignore him, but Philip said he did something wrong but it was working out. He said Victor would be proud. Alex didn’t think he would be proud since everything was built on a lie. He said Philip’s lie was going to have a ripple effect when it came out. Alex said he was only going along with it because of Xander, but he was going to tell him the truth when the time was right.

Sarah and Maggie talked about Vivian. Maggie showed Sarah the note Vivian left and was glad Philip threw her out. She didn’t understand the hold Vivian had on Philip. Sarah said she knew. She told Maggie that she was keeping a secret from Xander that could change his life. Sarah told Maggie about the forged letter. A shocked Maggie said it wasn’t her fault but wondered why she was keeping the secret. Sarah said she didn’t find out until it was too late. When she did find out, she was afraid of what Xander would do to Philip. Sarah wondered if she was keeping the secret to keep Xander from hurting Philip or to keep him from finding out she lied to him. Maggie said Sarah did what she did out of love and worry for Xander. Sarah wondered what Victor would have wanted. Maggie said Victor loved his sons and would have wanted Philip in the will. She told Sarah Victor would have wanted this. They talked about the lie only making Sarah feel better. When Maggie found out Stephanie and Alex knew the truth, she told Sarah not to tell Xander. Vivian went to Xander’s office with news about his brother. She said she wanted to tell him why Philip wanted her to stay at the mansion. Xander said she was blackmailing Philip and knew why she was doing it. He asked if Philip was still seeing Stephanie. Vivian said that was a cover story. She said Philip wasn’t making a fool out of Alex. He was making a fool out of him. Vivian brought up the fact that they are sharing Titan to which Xander said things were working out because they have never been closer. She said their bond was a lie. Vivian said she wrote the letter, not Victor. Xander didn’t believe her and thought she was doing what Theresa did. Vivian proved it to him writing Victor’s name down. He still didn’t believe her until she started saying what was in the letter. Xander didn’t understand what was going on. Vivian said Philip didn’t keep his end of the deal, so she wanted him to suffer. Before Vivian left, she said she forged the letter, but Philip stabbed him in the back. Philip ran into Vivian in the town square. She told him Xander knew the truth and warned him that Xander was upset. While Sarah was talking to Victor’s portrait, Xander came in and said he was betrayed. Marlena went back to Orpheus’ room. Orpheus said he lied about Rosebud to Steve because he only trusted her. Orpheus said he knew where John was and would take her to him. He said he wanted her to get him out of the hospital. Marlena refused to get him out and said they knew he was lying. Steve walked in and said he wasn’t needed because the ISA decrypted the file. There was a flashback of Marlena showing Steve the note. Steve told her the ISA said the arms market was in Minsk. Orpheus said it was wrong and he was their only chance of seeing John. They walked out of his room.

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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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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

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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