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Jada tells Bobby that he has five seconds to spit it out or she’s gone. Bobby then tells her it’s about the murder of Li Shin. Jada questions how he could have information on that when he never even met Li and they already know who killed Li, but Bobby reveals that they don’t.

Connie goes home to the apartment that used to belong to Li, Wendy, and Tripp and flashes back to being the one who stabbed Li Shin! Connie remarks to herself that it wasn’t her fault and that Gabi is to blame.

At the town square press conference, Nicole asks Gabi what role EJ played in overturning her case. Gabi asks how she could forget and admits much credit must go to EJ for approving the immunity deal for Melinda, who then handed over the evidence to exonerate her even though EJ wrongfully accused her in the first place, but in the end he was big enough to admit he was wrong and that he let his personal animosity towards her cloud his judgment. Gabi remarks that she and EJ are similar in that way as sometimes they let their emotions guide their decisions. Gabi states that in EJ’s case, he sent her to prison out of hate but he freed her out of love for Nicole. EJ argues that Nicole has nothing to do with this but Gabi says this is all about Nicole. Nicole questions what she’s talking about. Gabi then announces that the only reason EJ exonerated her is because he was desperately afraid of losing his beloved wife to Eric Brady. Nicole asks why EJ would be afraid of that. Gabi responds that it’s because Nicole is still in love with Eric and that Eric is the father of her baby, shocking Stefan and EJ.

Eric walks by the Brady Pub and calls Holly, asking if she has a moment. Eric reminds her that he was thinking about leaving town and informs her that one of the jobs he applied for came through, so he’s moving to Paris today. Eric confirms that he saw Nicole awhile ago and they said their goodbyes.

Rafe questions what Gabi is doing, telling her this is not the place but Gabi calls it the perfect place. Nicole questions why she would say that. EJ argues that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about but Gabi says she knows exactly what she’s talking about. Gabi declares that EJ is not Jude’s father, Eric is, and that she can prove it. Stefan asks Gabi not to do this. EJ announces that Gabi is not thinking straight and thanks everyone for coming, saying they will meet privately to clarify the issue. Rafe tells everyone to move along. Gabi tells Nicole to stop and not listen to them because she is telling her the God’s honest truth. Nicole asks how this could be and questions Gabi’s proof. Gabi tells Nicole that she can see how it all makes sense and talks about what Sloan did. Gabi declares that Eric’s child being ripped from his arms is a wrong that needs to be righted immediately.

Eric assures Holly that he will come visit her and she can come see him. Holly reminds him that she’s still grounded. Eric assures that won’t last forever because nothing ever does.

Nicole questions how Gabi could possibly know this when she just got out of prison. Gabi asks why Nicole is fighting this when it’s her dream come true. EJ argues that Gabi is just out for revenge. Gabi repeats that it’s about righting a terrible wrong and she is not lying as she did not make this up out of thin air. Nicole asks where in the world she got the idea that Jude is Eric’s son. Gabi assures that her source is solid so Nicole questions who her source is, arguing that she’s not about to turn their lives upside down. Gabi then reveals that Stefan told her.

Jada tells Bobby that they already have proof of who killed Li Shin and they have evidence linked to Gil Carter. Bobby says he reads the paper but assures the evidence doesn’t matter because Gil didn’t do it. Bobby guesses Jada thinks he’s lying. Jada says it wouldn’t be his first time. Bobby points out that she has nothing but circumstantial evidence and no eye witnesses against Gil. Jada brings up having Li’s blood on Gil’s black book and a dried fingerprint in the blood which she calls pretty solid proof. Bobby argues that it’s not definitive. Jada then asks Bobby who killed Li if not Gil.

Connie repeats to herself that it was Gabi’s fault. Connie then imagines Li appearing before her and stating that Gabi is not the one who stabbed him.

Jada questions if Bobby is trying to tell her that Gabi stabbed Li. Bobby says no and that Gabi has been rightfully exonerated. Bobby remarks that they got the wrong perp twice now, but he’s definitely got it. Jada comments that he sounds awfully sure of himself for being confined to a mental institution which Bobby mocks. Jada question why he thinks the police have been on the wrong track this whole time. Bobby responds that it’s because he saw the person who killed Li Shin.

Connie calls it a miracle to see Li, but he assures that he is dead and remarks that she should know since she killed him.

Nicole questions Stefan telling Gabi that EJ is not Jude’s father. Gabi asks if Stefan is going to call her a liar in front of all these people. Stefan says no, so Nicole asks if he’s saying it’s true which he confirms as he declares that Eric is Jude’s father.

Eric enters the Brady Pub to say goodbye to Roman. Roman guesses he won’t talk him in to changing his mind. Eric calls it a pretty good job opportunity which Roman understands. Eric knows Roman thinks he’s running away and admits maybe he is. Roman says he did the same thing and in time, he chose to come back so maybe Eric will do the same someday. Eric mentions just coming from Marlena and she was understanding. Roman asks about Nicole. Eric says she knows and they said their goodbyes. Eric admits it was tough but they kept it short and sweet and she had to take off to cover a press conference at the town square.

Nicole argues that Stefan and Gabi just hate EJ and they did this just to hurt him. Gabi responds that maybe under different circumstances, she might get revenge but she is telling nothing but the truth here. Gabi declares that Stefan saw the original DNA test results in black and white. Stefan tells EJ that he’s sorry. Nicole tells EJ that if this is true, she’s so sorry. Gabi asks why she’s apologizing to EJ when he already knew.

Jada asks how Bobby could have possibly seen the person who murdered Li Shin when Li was murdered in his apartment. Jada asks if he was there and witnessed the murder. Bobby says not exactly. Jada asks if he’s telling her that he was the murderer then. Bobby asks if she really thinks he’d go around blabbing about it if he was. Jada questions how he could have possibly seen who did it then.

Connie tells her vision of Li that she didn’t mean to kill him and it was an accident as she continues to blame Gabi. Li points out that Gabi didn’t stab her as that was all Connie. Connie tells him to stop saying that but Li says it’s true. Connie argues that nobody else knows, so what happened will stay between them forever.

Nicole questions Gabi saying that EJ knew. Gabi responds that Stefan found the DNA test results in the living room safe and that EJ was the one who put them there. Nicole asks EJ if this is true that he knew.

Roman asks Eric about Jude. Eric says he already had a painful goodbye with him and doesn’t want to put them through that again, especially after having a dream last night that Jude was he and Nicole’s son.

EJ argues that Stefan and Gabi are lying because Gabi blames him for sending her to prison and this is her way of getting back at him. Rafe points out that EJ just freed Gabi. Gabi assures that she still hates EJ but insists that this is the truth. Nicole calls it impossible because they did a DNA test. Gabi says that Sloan kept switching the results. Nicole argues that Sloan had nothing to do with this as EJ came home with the test. Gabi questions going by what EJ said and tells Nicole to think about all the other things that don’t add up. Gabi asks how Nicole thinks Stefan got EJ to overturn her conviction and why EJ gave Melinda an immunity deal after stealing her child. Gabi asks if that seems like the fatherly thing to do or the DiMera thing to do. Stefan tries to stop Gabi but she continues, declaring that EJ had no choice as his walls were closing in. Gabi adds that Melinda knew the truth and used it to get her immunity. Gabi tells Nicole that Stefan used the information too to threaten to tell her everything if she didn’t go free. Gabi declares that her standing here is all the proof she needs. EJ calls her an ungrateful, vindictive bitch. EJ tries to go after Gabi but Rafe holds him back. EJ questions her after everything he did for her. Gabi asks if he expected gratitude after he sent her to prison for something she didn’t do. EJ argues that after everything she’s done in her miserable life, she deserved ten times the sentence she got. Gabi complains that EJ refused to help her even when Stefan begged him. Nicole asks what EJ has to say to her and yells at him to say something, asking if he’ll even say sorry. Nicole calls EJ a bastard for knowing and shoves him as she then storms off. EJ tries to go after her but Rafe stops him and says he’s not going anywhere.

Eric tells Roman about when they first took the DNA test that showed EJ was the father of Nicole’s baby, it was a big letdown as he flashes back to that moment. Eric says when he went to bed last night, he knew he was leaving today so maybe that’s why he had the dream. Eric declares that if he would’ve been the father, it would’ve changed his and Nicole’s entire lives. Eric decides he should go get his bags and get going. Roman offers to get Kate to cover at the Pub so he can give him a ride to the airport. Eric says he’s sorry but Brady already offered. Roman guesses he was just trying to buy some more time with him. Eric promises he will be back. Roman tells him to take care of himself and be well as they hug and say I love you to one another.

Rafe wants a statement from EJ because everything he just heard tells him that he perpetrated a fraud or at the very least was an accessory after the fact. EJ tells Rafe that if he wants to press charges, he can take it up with his office and storms off.

Jada complains that Bobby is talking in riddles and she doesn’t have time for his games. Bobby clarifies that he didn’t see the actual murder in front of him, but he saw the killer. Bobby explains that Everett and he had moved to Salem a couple days earlier and Chad was very upset because of Everett staying in Salem. Bobby says Everett got very upset so he had to take over for awhile and right then, he stumbled across his first big story in Salem, only it never gets published because Everett can’t remember it, but he does. Everett remarks that you tend to remember the times you come face to face with a killer, so Jada asks who it is.

Connie argues that prison served Gabi right but now she gets sprung when Gil Carter didn’t even kill Li and that’s just not right. Her vision of Li points out that Gabi didn’t kill him either. Connie complains that Melinda is to blame too and it made her skin crawl to kiss up to them so that they wouldn’t suspect her. Connie wishes they could go back in time to her and Li’s first date. Connie says she’s not crazy and she doesn’t want Li to be dead because she wants to be close to him forever. Connie talks about that being why she’s in the apartment where he lived and died. Connie declares that she had to do it but she misses Li and she promises revenge on everyone who is to blame for his tragic loss. Connie states that she’s going to make them all pay and when Li is finally avenged, they can live happily ever after. Connie then exits the apartment.

Jada asks who Bobby saw. Bobby says he had just moved here so he didn’t know anyone’s name. Jada asks if he can describe them. Bobby suddenly claims he’s tired. Jada argues that it’s 10 AM and says she knew he was just stringing her along so she’d come back and see him. Bobby says he’s not stringing her along if he actually has the goods. Jada questions how she knows any of this is even true. Bobby says she is smart and has a keen sense of when justice has actually been served. Bobby tells Jada that he will see her tomorrow and they will talk more about it then. Bobby then pretends to go to sleep so that Jada leaves. Bobby then goes back to reading his book.

EJ catches up to Nicole at the DiMera Mansion. Nicole cries that EJ knew her baby was Eric’s son and he let them mourn his death and spread his ashes. EJ explains that he did not know for months. Nicole questions why she should believe him. EJ insists that he loves her but Nicole disagrees. Nicole says he has to hate someone to do something like this to them. EJ repeats that it’s love and always will be. EJ asks if he can at least explain. EJ informs her that it was Leo who finally told him that it was their baby. EJ says he couldn’t believe it, so he confronted Sloan, who then told him that Jude was Nicole’s baby but the father was actually Eric. EJ adds that he didn’t believe her at first so he had another DNA test done to be sure. Nicole points out that he still kept it quiet. EJ admits he was devastated as he had already lost the boy once, so losing him a second time was too much to bear. EJ states that once it all sank in, Nicole and another man raising a child would be a stab in the heart to a man who gave his whole heart to her. EJ adds that it wasn’t just another man, but Eric, and he knew how much Eric wanted to have a child with her and that Nicole still had feelings for him. EJ brings up seeing her kissing Eric when he brought her home that night, so he made a terrible choice. EJ asks what he could do when Nicole means everything to him and he was so afraid of losing her. Nicole then responds that now he has as she walks away in tears and heads upstairs.

Rafe tells Gabi and Stefan to tell him everything they know, starting from the beginning. Stefan responds that they will gladly come to the police station to make a statement, but right now he needs to speak to his wife alone. Gabi promises Rafe that they will come in tomorrow. Rafe tells them to do that and walks away. Stefan then questions how Gabi could do this.

Nicole comes back downstairs with Jude. EJ tries to stop her and says they need to talk but Nicole cries that she has nothing left to say. EJ argues that they’ve weathered more storms than this. Nicole questions him thinking this is a storm and calls it a nightmare of EJ’s doing. EJ insists that he loves her. Nicole calls those empty words that she doesn’t want to hear ever again. EJ asks where she will go. Nicole tells him it’s none of his business anymore as she exits the mansion in tears with Jude.

Bobby thinks back to finding Connie crying in the park, swearing she didn’t mean to do it.

Jada meets Rafe outside the Pub and asks how the press conference was. Rafe calls it more eventful than expected and says he’ll fill her in later. Rafe asks about her visit with her ex and if he filled her in on the so called murder. Jada reveals it was Li Shin’s murder. Rafe says they already know who murdered Li but Jada says that Bobby said it wasn’t Gil Carter. Rafe laughs it off considering the evidence and asks who Bobby said did it then. Jada informs him that Bobby wouldn’t say but did say that he saw the killer shortly after they committed the crime. Rafe questions Jada really thinking there’s anything to this. Jada says Bobby wants her to come back to Bayview to discuss it further. Rafe worries that it sounds like another trick but Jada says maybe he’ll be ready to name some names. Jada suggests they go inside to the Pub where he can tell her what happened at the press conference. After they head inside, Connie comes around the corner.

Eric sits at the airport and thinks back to handing Jude over to EJ and Nicole. Eric gets up to board his flight but gets a cal from Nicole.

EJ pours a drink in the living room and tells the portrait of Stefano that Stefan and Gabi are going to pay dearly for this. EJ takes his drink and then smashes the glass against the wall as he screams out in frustration.

Stefan tells Gabi that he promised EJ to keep his secret, she agreed, and they had an understanding. Gabi says she knows, so Stefan asks why she blew it all to Hell.

Eric ignores Nicole’s call and goes to board the flight but Nicole arrives with Jude. Nicole says she tried calling him. Eric questions what she is doing here. Nicole informs him that she had to stop him from getting on the plane. Eric doesn’t understand. Nicole then reveals to Eric that he is Jude’s father.

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Update written by Joseph

Marlena goes to visit Bobby at Bayview. Bobby says he doesn’t know why she’s there as he has nothing to say to her. Bobby declares that he will speak to Jada and no one else.

Jada and Rafe have breakfast at the Brady Pub. Jada informs Rafe that she went to see Bobby at Bayview yesterday. Jada says the doctors haven’t been able to reach Everett while Stephanie thought that she could reason with Bobby, but she hit a wall and he would not let Everett out. Rafe asks if it was a total waste of time then, but Jada says not necessarily.

Melinda waits in the town square to meet with Kristen, wondering where she is and worrying that it could be a big waste of time. Connie approaches her, who Melinda remembers as the woman who attacked her on Valentine’s Day and blamed her for Li Shin’s death. Connie apologizes for being unreasonable and says it’s only because she was jealous as things didn’t work out with her and Li because he was still hung up on her. Connie admits it wasn’t her fault and doesn’t make her responsible for Li’s death. Melinda acknowledges that they have all their moments. Connie calls that gracious of her and says she won’t take up any more of her time as she walks away. Kristen then arrives. Melinda remarks that she’s finally there. Kristen responds that a great thing about being CEO is she can be as late as she wants and everyone else just has to deal with it. Kristen suggests they get down to business as they sit down. Kristen informs Melinda that EJ wants her to hire her as DiMera’s general counsel and she’s just trying to figure out why.

EJ goes to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks Stefan where Gabi is as he’s been looking all over for her. Stefan informs him that Gabi is on a flight back from Arizona which EJ questions. Stefan explains that she was visiting her daughter, Arianna which takes precedence. EJ asks when her flight lands as Stefan questions why he needs her so bad. EJ explains that Paulina doesn’t think him being reinstated as district attorney is going over well, so he’s holding a press conference to boost his image and he wants Gabi there to talk about how valiantly he fought for her which Stefan laughs at. EJ says he needs this. Stefan argues that it’s not like EJ overturned Gabi’s conviction because it was the right thing to do but so he wouldn’t tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s paternity.

Eric goes to the Spectator office where Nicole is working. Nicole informs Eric that she’s covering EJ’s press conference so she wants Eric to come with her to take photos. Eric responds that he’s sorry as he can’t. Nicole starts saying she understands but Eric reveals that he can’t, because he doesn’t work here anymore. Eric announces that one of the jobs he applied for came through, so he’s moving to Paris, France which surprises Nicole. Eric informs her that he’s going to be head of photography for a prestigious magazine there. Nicole calls that amazing and congratulates him. Eric thanks her. Nicole then says she’s sorry if she seems caught off guard as she didn’t know they would respond so quickly and that he already quit his job at the Spectator. Eric confirms that Xander agreed to let him out of his contract right away. Eric then reveals that he’s flying out today.

EJ tells Stefan that he held up his end of the bargain as Gabi is free so now he has to keep up his and keep his mouth shut. Stefan assures he hasn’t told Gabi a word and she’s asked a lot of questions about why he helped them, so he has nothing to worry about. EJ tells Stefan to stop phrasing everything like a threat then as he has enough trouble with Melinda nipping at his heels. Stefan asks about that not being a casual visit then. EJ reveals that Melinda was in a frenzy and almost told Nicole the truth but she agreed to keep quiet after he offered her a job as general counsel at DiMera. Stefan asks if that’s a joke, arguing that EJ can’t offer a position without Kristen’s approval and she hates his guts right now. EJ suggests Kristen could be feeling generous after getting the CEO job, otherwise Melinda will go back to being a 10,000 volt live wire. Stefan laughs at EJ’s life. EJ argues that he treasures his relationship with Nicole, so he doesn’t appreciate Stefan making light of this, especially since he wouldn’t be in this mess if he wasn’t blackmailing him. Stefan responds that if EJ didn’t lie to the woman he loved, he wouldn’t be in this mess so it’s his doing. Gabi then comes home and asks what she missed.

Marlena asks Bobby about Jada’s visit last night. Bobby says there were no cuts or bruises, so he thinks their conversation was quite productive.

Jada informs Rafe that Bobby did want her to give him a second chance. Rafe jokes about getting hit on by someone who isn’t even real. Jada responds that he was real to her, so Rafe apologizes. Rafe asks what Bobby dangled to entice her to get involved with him again. Jada reveals that he offered to help solve a case. Rafe questions that and hopes she didn’t humor him. Jada admits that she is intrigued since Bobby claimed to have information on a murder. Rafe admits that does change things then makes a joke but apologizes and tells her to continue. Jada says that Bobby didn’t give her any details but said they could further discuss it if she came back to visit him today. Rafe argues that Bobby is bluffing and just wants to spend more time with her. Jada feels it’s possible while Rafe feels Bobby is just manipulating her. Jada declares that either way, she’s going back because she needs to hear him out. Rafe doesn’t want to sound harsh but states that Bobby is mentally unstable, so this could be a trap and he could get violent. Rafe thinks Jada should stay as far away from Bobby as possible.

Marlena is glad Bobby had a positive experience with Jada as she knows he still has feelings for her, but questions him not considering Everett and briefly letting him out. Bobby declines and says Everett is not ready to face his past. Marlena feels they should explore that and asks what happened in the past.

Kristen asks Melinda to sum up why EJ is so eager for her to give her this job. Melinda responds that EJ feels guilty for stealing the district attorney job from her. Kristen feels DiMeras don’t have guilty consciences. Melinda points out that EJ might want to reward a good deed since she did hand over the evidence that freed Gabi. Kristen says that’s another thing she doesn’t understand since EJ previously refused to reopen Gabi’s case and now all of a sudden it was top priority. Kristen states that EJ hates Gabi and isn’t very fond of Stefan either. Melinda talks about the district attorney serving the mayor and how politics and optics are just as important as the results in court. Melinda thinks EJ just decided to go for an easy win but Kristen doesn’t buy it. Kristen decides to table all the EJ questions for now as she’s curious about Melinda. Kristen asks why Melinda wants to work for her, assuming she still blames her for her daughter’s death. Melinda notes that Kristen did push her down a flight of stairs. Kristen repeats that it was an accident and she was out of her mind with grief but she was horrified by what happened. Melinda says she’s been out of her mind since losing her only child and since Kristen is responsible for her death, she is triggered just being in her presence, but she is a professional. Melinda declares that for the sake of the job, she can put aside their differences. Kristen responds that she can’t say the same.

Nicole comments on Eric leaving just like that. Eric says he needs a clean break and the sooner he starts a new life, the better. Nicole knows it’s not getting any easier without Jude and is only getting harder, but she wishes there was something she could do. Eric says all he knows is that he needs time and distance. Nicole tells Eric that she’s really going to miss him. Eric says he will miss her but maybe this is for the best for all of them, pointing out that EJ never did like them working together. Nicole informs Eric that EJ saw them kissing and he just recently told her. Nicole says she reassured him that it meant nothing but it obviously upset him. Eric remarks that if they were together, he doesn’t know what he would do if he saw her kissing another man.

Stefan tells Gabi that he was going to pick her up from the airport. Gabi says she got in early as they kiss. Stefan asks about Arianna. Gabi can’t believe how grown up she is and says she wanted to bring her back with her but she signed up for classes. EJ interrupts and tells Gabi that he needs her at his press conference to express her gratitude. Gabi says she’s exhausted but EJ argues that they owe him, so Stefan agrees to be there. EJ asks them not to be late as he exits. Gabi asks if Stefan really wants her to do this. Stefan confirms that he does want to throw EJ a bone. Gabi agrees to but only if he tells her how he strong-armed EJ in to overturning her conviction. Stefan says that he told her he pleaded to EJ’s sense of family loyalty. Gabi repeats that she doesn’t buy it and then reveals that she overheard them talking about blackmail when she walked in. Gabi asks Stefan for the truth. Stefan tells her to brace herself as shuts the door to the living room. Stefan then informs Gabi that it’s about Nicole’s baby Jude and reveals that EJ is not the father.

Marlena says that Bobby says he’s protecting Everett but she senses he’s more protective of himself. Bobby calls this boring and says he wants to get back to his book. Marlena agrees to leave for now but says they can’t go on like this as she then exits. Bobby says they’ll see about that.

Rafe reminds Jada that Bobby is in Bayview for a reason. Jada insists that Bobby wouldn’t hurt her and says it’s very rare for alters to be violent. Jada talks about doing research on D.I.D. and Marlena said the same. Rafe argues that if she wants to investigate a crime, he has a whole stack of them at the station and feels it’s too risky. Jada argues that Rafe wouldn’t pull this on a male detective and says her job is to investigate crimes. Rafe points out that he’s not involved with any of the male detectives, only her. Rafe realizes that there is no stopping her and offers to go with her but Jada says he can’t because Bobby won’t tell her anything if he’s there. Jada says this is all about trust, so she needs to go there alone. Rafe admits he hates this. Jada assures there will be a doctor right outside the door. Rafe tells her to be careful and that he loves her.

Nicole tells Eric that she should get to the press conference. Eric says he needs to finish the rounds of his farewell tour and then it’s off to the airport. Nicole asks if Eric wants to see Jude before he goes since he’s at home and she could let the nanny know he’s coming. Eric doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Nicole points out that EJ won’t be home if that helps. Eric thanks her for the offer. Nicole asks if this is really goodbye as it seems so final. Nicole suggests saying see you later but admits maybe that doesn’t work, so this really is goodbye. Nicole decides they just won’t say it which Eric agrees to as they hug while holding back tears. Eric then exits the office.

Melinda questions Kristen being unwilling to set aside personal differences. Kristen feels she would always be looking over her shoulder, worrying about Melinda playing the long game. Melinda tells her that she only plans to put her head down and work her ass off, so she’d be extremely lucky to have her in her employ. Kristen admits she feels like she owes her, but she doesn’t feel it’s her best move right now. EJ arrives and joins them, asking how it’s going. Melinda informs him that Kristen doesn’t want to hire her. EJ questions why not, arguing that Melinda is extremely qualified. Kristen worries about Melinda stabbing her in the back. Melinda insists that she’s not a threat to Kristen. EJ asks what he can do to help seal the deal and then asks what if he offers her his DiMera shares.

Gabi is shocked to learn that Eric is Jude’s father and that Eric has no idea. Stefan says in EJ’s defense, he hadn’t known since the beginning. Gabi asks when exactly Sloan told him the truth, guessing it was months ago and he sat on it ever since. Stefan explains that EJ is afraid of losing Nicole as he thinks she will leave him if she finds out Eric is Jude’s father. Stefan adds that once he discovered the test results, he realized he had EJ right where he wanted him and the tools to get Gabi’s freedom. Gabi says it’s like Independence Day all over again and says now Eric can get his child back which Stefan questions. Gabi declares that they can’t keep this to themselves and they have to tell Eric the truth. Gabi tells Stefan not to look at her like that and argues that telling Eric is the right thing and only thing to do. Stefan can’t believe she’s saying this while Gabi can’t believe Stefan thinks there’s any other choice here. Gabi talks about being separated from her daughter for a year and how it killed her to miss so much time with her, so she can’t sit back and let Eric miss out on his child’s life. Stefan argues that EJ came through for them and she is free. Gabi says they got what they wanted and questions what’s stopping them from telling Eric. Stefan would like to think that a very solemn promise means something here which Gabi questions. Stefan says they finally have a cease fire with EJ, so he doesn’t need or want another war with him right now. Gabi says she gets that but Eric is a really good guy and Arianna’s great uncle, so she questions what he did to deserve this. Stefan reminds her that life is unfair sometimes and points out that Jude will want for nothing. Gabi questions growing up without his dad being okay. Stefan acknowledges that EJ is a very good father. Stefan calls this the price they have to pay for her freedom and that it could be a lot worse. Gabi tells him to tell Eric that. Stefan admits he hates it but pleads with Gabi not to rock the boat right now when he just got her back and he can’t risk anything getting in the way of them living in harmony. Gabi reluctantly agrees to try and see it his way. Stefan calls it the only way and says it’s for the best as they hug. Stefan suggests they go play nice with EJ, so they then exit the mansion together.

Kristen says that EJ fought tooth and nail for his shares and questions him now just being willing to hand them over. EJ questions why he needs them when the board has made it clear they don’t want him in charge and playing another game of CEO musical chairs is pointless. EJ adds that he’s completely content being district attorney. Kristen points out that he still sacrificed a tremendous amount of power and money to get Melinda to this job. EJ reminds Kristen that she will also get the voting and power that come with those shares. EJ encourages that his votes in her corner should help with any insecurities about keeping her position. Kristen feels there’s either something he’s not telling her or being a new father has turned his brain to mush. Kristen then agrees to the deal and says she will have their interim lawyer draw up the paper work and Melinda’s contract which thrills Melinda. Kristen then gets up and walks away. EJ tells Melinda that the job is her’s which means she has to keep her trap shut about Jude’s paternity from now to eternity. Melinda responds that Nicole won’t hear about it from her, right as Nicole walks up and questions what she won’t hear.

Jada goes to see Bobby at Bayview. Bobby says he’s glad she came back. Jada admits she almost didn’t and tells him that she won’t let him keep her on the hook, so she’s going to need answers. Jada asks Bobby to tell him what he knows about a murder. Bobby responds that he’s going to need something in return first.

Nicole doesn’t understand how EJ keeps talking to Melinda and she knows this conversation isn’t about the court cases that EJ is taking over. Melinda informs Nicole that they were just talking about Kristen hiring her at DiMera and now she ended up hearing it from her. Nicole questions why Kristen would do that and the company’s reputation. EJ says he knew Nicole would be upset so he’s sorry she walked in on them like that as he wanted to break the news to her, himself. Melinda guesses the cat’s out of the bag now and jokes that she’s going to pick up some very expensive office furniture as she walks away. Nicole tells EJ that she doesn’t get it since Melinda and Kristen have a terrible history. EJ guesses Kristen hired her to spite him. Nicole calls it unbelievable. EJ asks if Nicole is here for his press conference as he didn’t realize she’d be making a show of support. Nicole explains that she’s here covering for the Spectator, objectively. EJ jokes with her to make sure that Eric takes a flattering photo of him for the front page, even if it has to include Gabi. Nicole then reveals that Eric no longer works for the Spectator as he has taken a job in Paris, France after realizing living in the same town as Jude is too hard and he needs a clean break. EJ says that makes sense and he knows it’s a big change, but he thinks Eric has made the right decision for everyone.

Rafe joins Gabi and Stefan in the town square. Gabi says she’s glad he’s there but wishes it wasn’t for this dog and pony show. Rafe tells Gabi that he loves her and that’s why he’s here to support her. Connie approaches and tells Gabi that she’s so relieved that she’s been exonerated. Gabi asks if she knows her. Connie says no but explains that she knew Li Shin quite well and she knows he wouldn’t rest in peace knowing that someone was wrongfully imprisoned for his murder. Connie is thankful that Gabi got justice and that Li’s true killer was revealed. Gabi thanks her and says that means a lot as Connie walks away. Gabi calls it nice while Rafe felt it was a little strange.

EJ asks Nicole when Eric plans to go. Nicole says he booked a flight for later this afternoon. EJ is surprised that’s so soon but he’s glad she got to say goodbye. Nicole feels EJ is loving this. EJ admits that he will sleep easier knowing he has her all to himself, but he does feel bad for Eric after losing his wife and his child in one swoop, so he would be devastated too.

Eric goes to tell Marlena that he’s moving to Paris which shocks her. Marlena questions there not being any photography jobs in like Missouri, but then says she understands. Eric asks if she thinks he’s weak for running away. Marlena says not at all and that no one blames him for needing space as he has a lot of adjusting to do. Eric thanks her for saying that and for what she’s not saying which Marlena questions. Eric clarifies that he means Nicole because Marlena knows very well that Nicole is the other reason that he’s moving away.

EJ begins his press conference in the town square, talking about the tumultuous time in the district attorney’s office and he wants to assure the citizens of Salem that the right person is back on the job. EJ promises to find justice no matter how hard and talks about reopening Li Shin’s murder case. EJ announces that they now firmly believe the real culprit was Gil Carter, but this was not just about seeking justice for Li Shin. EJ talks about Gabi being wrongly convicted of the crime, so she too was seeking justice. EJ says he presented his filings regarding the new evidence and the judge agreed to Gabi’s immediate release. EJ proclaims the system works because today, Gabi has her freedom. EJ then welcomes Gabi to the podium to say a few words as the people in attendance applaud.

Jada suspected Bobby might want something in return and asks what that might be. Bobby tells her to get him released and then they can go some place private. Jada says she knew he was just playing games. Bobby says he’s not and that he does have information about a murder which he will tell her all about as soon as she gets him sprung. Jada decides Rafe was right and goes to leave, but Bobby stops her and decides he will tell her.

Melinda joins Kristen at the DiMera Mansion. Kristen informs her that she has received EJ’s shares and she is a woman of her word, so she presents Melinda with her contract to sign. Melinda acknowledges the pay package and signs the contract. Kristen says it’s worth it because now Melinda answers to her. Kristen then asks Melinda why EJ pushed so hard to get her this job. Melinda responds that EJ was just doing what’s best for him.

Gabi says she’s so grateful to be standing here today after the last 8 months were the worst of her life and she wouldn’t have survived without the support of her family and friends. Gabi says she has so many people to thank, first her husband Stefan DiMera. Gabi says his love and unwavering faith in her got her through the darkest hours because he never doubted her innocence and fought tirelessly to secure her freedom.

Jada tells Bobby that he has five seconds to spit it out or she’s gone. Bobby then tells her it’s about the murder of Li Shin.

Gabi thanks Jada and Rafe for pursuing every angle of the case and working tirelessly to make sure justice was served. Gabi says she has one more important person to acknowledge and that’s the victim, Li Shin. Gabi states that someone recently mentioned to her that Li can finally rest in peace now that his true murderer is known.

Connie goes home and flashes back to being the one who stabbed Li Shin!

Marlena reminds Eric that he asked her not to bring up Nicole and she respects that he doesn’t want to talk about it. Eric states that now that he’s leaving, he can be honest with her and himself. Eric admits he tried to move on but the fact is, Nicole will always have a piece of his heart.

Nicole asks Gabi what role EJ played in overturning her case. Gabi asks how she could forget and admits much credit must go to EJ for approving the immunity deal for Melinda, who then handed over the evidence to exonerate her even though EJ wrongfully accused her in the first place, but in the end he was big enough to admit he was wrong and that he let his personal animosity towards her cloud his judgment. Gabi remarks that she and EJ are similar in that way as sometimes they let their emotions guide their decisions. Gabi states that in EJ’s case, he sent her to prison out of hate but he freed her out of love for Nicole. EJ argues that Nicole has nothing to do with this but Gabi says this is all about Nicole. Nicole questions what she’s talking about. Gabi then announces that the only reason EJ exonerated her is because he was desperately afraid of losing his beloved wife to Eric Brady. Nicole asks why EJ would be afraid of that. Gabi responds that it’s because Nicole is still in love with Eric and that Eric is the father of her baby, shocking Stefan and EJ.

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Xander works out at home while Sarah goes through the mail. Sarah finds an RSVP for their wedding from Justin and Bonnie. Xander blows it off but Sarah tells him that Justin and Bonnie are family, so he should be lucky that they support their relationship. Xander comments on Bonnie so Sarah talks about Bonnie going out of her way to help with the wedding invitations despite Xander locking her in a shed. Xander says they both know what he did to Bonnie but questions if Bonnie can let it go, why can’t Sarah.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Bonnie and Justin toast to a Happy Independence Day. Bonnie brings up having an engagement to celebrate. Justin guesses she’s talking about Xander and Sarah, but Alex walks in and says they aren’t the only ones as he announces to Justin that he and Theresa are also engaged.

Theresa goes to see Brady, who thanks her for coming. Theresa says his message was urgent. Brady tells her there is no time to waste and asks her to hear him out. Brady reveals that he’s made a decision that he thinks is best for everyone that he hopes she will go along with.

Holly is at the DiMera Mansion and gets a call from Tate, who is at the Pub and apologizes for hanging up on her last time as he had to move fast so no one knew he was talking to her. Holly understands he didn’t want to get busted again. Tate asks Holly if everything is still go and she still wants to run away together.

Alex asks if Justin is going to congratulate him, pointing out that they’ve been engaged for two days and he hasn’t said anything. Justin responds that he hadn’t heard. Bonnie notes that she was waiting for Alex to tell him. Alex comments that Justin doesn’t seem thrilled about it. Justin responds that he needs time to process it. Alex remarks that he wouldn’t need time to process it if he actually liked Theresa and he’d just be happy for them. Bonnie assures that Justin is happy for them and that he likes Theresa just fine. Alex guesses that Justin just doesn’t trust her and doesn’t think he should trust her.

Brady tells Theresa that it’s been an emotionally charged week for everyone, pointing out that Theresa could’ve lost her life and he knows she’s still shaken up about it as he is. Theresa brings up the other night when she told him that she wanted to be with him. Theresa says she was confused and upset then but now she’s not confused anymore. Brady says he knows that she wants to be with Alex and this is not about that. Theresa is relieved and asks what it is then. Brady responds that it’s about their son.

Tate asks Holly if she wants to spend the summer together because there is no way he’s going to stupid lacrosse camp so they have to figure something out. Holly questions how they are going to pull this off, pointing out that she’s practically locked up in a tower and double super grounded, so she doesn’t think Nicole will unground her anytime soon. Tate says that’s why they will have to make sure their parents aren’t watching them. Holly questions how to do that. Tate informs her that he has a plan. Holly hopes it’s better than the prom plan. Tate admits that one didn’t work out so well, but assures that this one will. Holly says she trusts him. Tate says he’ll call her as soon as it’s safe to talk and they hang up. Holly then turns around to see Rachel enter the living room. Holly invites her to join her to watch a movie. Rachel declines but says she does want to know what Holly is plotting with her brother.

Sarah tells Xander that she has let go of what happened and what he did to Bonnie and Susan, adding that she’s made her mistakes. Xander understands she had reason not to trust him but promises he will never again be corrupted by money. They kiss until a knock at the door interrupts them. Xander calls it terrible timing. Sarah answers the door to see Maggie and asks if everything is alright. Maggie says she brought something for Xander and presents him with a check which she says is for his share of Victor’s estate.

Justin cautions Alex to be careful and not rush in to this. Alex appreciates his advice but says he didn’t ask for it or need it. Alex talks about emulating his father, Victor, who always went with his gut and that’s what he’s doing. Justin points out that Victor didn’t trust Theresa. Alex argues that Victor obviously trusts his instincts which is why he left him half of the estate. Justin recalls Victor making Maggie CEO over Alex when he was still alive. Alex argues that Victor didn’t think he was ready and maybe he was right, but before he died, he changed his mind and his will, giving him that power and half his fortune. Justin argues that Victor entrusted him to distribute his money and advises Alex to make sure that Theresa signs an airtight prenup.

Brady informs Theresa that he wants to send Tate to lacrosse camp in upstate New York for the summer, thinking it would be a great way for him to get ready for the senior season. Theresa questions this being about his lacrosse skills. Brady calls it a bonus since he would be in a controlled environment where he’d be working his butt off and most importantly, he’d be out of Holly’s orbit so there would be distance between them. Theresa agrees that is a good idea. Brady questions her not having a problem with it as he didn’t think it would be an easy sell since he thought Theresa might want to keep him close, so she can keep an eye on him or be annoyed that he came up with the idea without her. Theresa jokes about him thinking she’s that controlling. Brady asks for sure if she’s cool with it then. Theresa responds that she might have been inclined to send Tate to military school or the actual military, but as long as he’s far away from Holly, lacrosse camp is fine by her.

Aaron joins Tate at the Pub. Tate shows Aaron the flyer for the lacrosse camp and hypes Aaron up about it. Aaron admits he’d love to go but says he can’t afford it. Tate says luckily, his dad is paying for it. Aaron thought they would be going together but Tate reveals he was hoping that Aaron would go in his place.

Holly claims to Rachel that she wasn’t plotting anything with Tate and they were just talking. Holly explains that she and Tate really want to be together but EJ, Theresa, Brady, and Nicole are trying to keep them apart. Rachel guesses they are sneaking around but Holly calls it just not telling anyone about it and tells Rachel that she can’t tell anyone. Rachel questions her wanting her to lie to her dad. Holly says she doesn’t have to lie, just not say anything. Rachel says she’s sorry but she doesn’t want to get in trouble. Rachel pulls out her phone to call Nicole but Holly takes her phone and tells her that she can’t.

Xander tells Maggie that’s a lot of money. Maggie reminds him that she intended to share her half of Victor’s fortune. Maggie apologizes for the delay as it took her and Justin awhile to work out the details. Xander is surprised given everything that happened with Konstantin. Maggie feels it’s just the right time. Maggie says when Konstantin tried to take everything from them, Xander stood up to protect the family so he deserves to be rewarded. Sarah asks if Maggie is sure about this. Maggie confirms it’s what she wants to do and tells Xander that he deserves every penny. Xander thanks her and calls it incredibly generous of her. Xander declares that it means a lot, but he can’t accept it.

Alex questions Justin wanting him to sign a prenup and jokingly asks if he thinks Theresa is going to try to murder him for his money or milk him for his fortune while he’s still alive. Justin responds that he’s not suggesting either. Bonnie thinks Justin is just trying to protect Alex’s interests. Justin feels Alex owes it to the family to protect himself since he’s a very wealthy man. Alex thinks back to Brady warning him about Theresa having a history of chasing men for money. Alex then tells Justin that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Alex declares that despite what Justin, Brady, or anybody else thinks, Theresa is not after his money. Bonnie asks who said anything about Brady. Alex insists that Theresa is in this for the right reasons. Justin feels she shouldn’t have any problem signing a prenup then, laying out what she is entitled to in case the marriage doesn’t work out. Theresa then walks in and questions if they are talking about a prenup.

Tate explains to Aaron that after the whole prom mess, Brady decided to send him out of town to keep him away from Holly but he had a brilliant idea since if he’s away at camp, he’ll be off grid so his parents won’t be paying attention. Aaron jokes about his parents setting up a camera at camp. Tate feels Theresa would do something like that if she could. Tate points out that the camp doesn’t allow visitors so his parents can’t come by and he would turn tracking off on his phone so it would look like he’s in New York. Tate says he’d just need someone to go and say they are Tate Black, encouraging that Aaron is really good at lacrosse and loves it. Aaron questions pulling this off. Tate feels it would be easy since no one at the camp knows who he is or what he looks like and Brady will be paying for the whole thing. Tate says he would have his summer free while Aaron would get all the perks of a world class lacrosse camp. Tate encourages that colleges will be throwing scholarships at him and calls it a win-win situation. Tate asks what he thinks.

Rachel takes her phone back as Holly tells her that she can’t tell Nicole or her parents. Holly says she’ll do anything, so Rachel questions what’s in it for her. Holly says she’d be a hero to her brother and asks if she really wants to make things worse for Tate after all he’s been through. Rachel guesses not. Holly gets that Theresa says she’s bad news but reminds Rachel that they used to have fun together and insists that she would never do anything to hurt her. Holly tells Rachel that she really needs her help and says she’s old enough to understand that she really likes Tate, so it would mean so much to her if she could help them out. Holly offers to give Rachel her favorite perfume that she likes. Rachel asks if that’s a bribe. Holly calls it a gift for being a good friend and asks if she can count on her. Brady then walks in and questions what they are talking about. Holly claims it’s nothing important and that they were just talking about perfumes which Rachel goes along with. Brady feels it seemed a little intense to just be about perfumes. Holly says that Rachel wanted to put some of her perfume on but she didn’t know if it would be okay with Kristen. Brady says he thinks it would be, but it will have to wait since they have to go. Brady asks if Rachel is ready to go see fireworks which excites her. Rachel goes to get her glowsticks, so Brady says to meet him at the front door. Brady thanks Holly for hanging out with Rachel. Holly calls her a really great kid. Holly knows Kristen doesn’t really trust her and remarks that no moms do right now. Brady knows Theresa was harsh on her. Holly says they don’t have to talk about it but Brady wants to. Brady admits he didn’t think it was cool that she and Tate were sneaking around their backs. Holly says they are really sorry it all happened like that. Brady tells Holly that they have decided to send Tate to lacrosse camp for the rest of the summer. Holly acts surprised as Brady explains that they think it’s best that they spend a little time apart. Holly claims she understands and asks how Tate reacted to it. Brady admits he didn’t take it too well, but says it’s only for the summer so it’s not forever and maybe they can re-evaluate the situation when he returns. Brady says if they prove to be trustworthy, he doesn’t see why things couldn’t look different for their senior year. Holly says she really hopes so.

Aaron goes over Tate’s offer for him to go to a world class lacrosse camp to potentially get a scholarship and asks where he signs. Tate asks if he’s serious about doing this. Aaron doesn’t see why not and says he’ll just have to tell his brother but he’s sure he would love him to be out of his hair for the summer. Aaron declares that as far as he’s concerned, he will pretend to be Tate. Tate is thrilled as they shake hands.

Maggie questions Xander not wanting the inheritance. Xander says he’s beyond grateful but he just promised Sarah that he won’t be so money driven anymore. Sarah points out that this would allow Xander to never worry about money again. Xander doesn’t think that’s how it works and feels it’s more money, more problems. Xander adds that if Victor wanted him to have it, he would’ve left it for him, himself. Maggie states that Victor was a stubborn man who didn’t like to admit when he was wrong. Maggie insists that she wants him to have it and calls it a wedding present. Xander is moved by her generosity but says that Victor didn’t really consider him one of his heirs. Maggie insists that Victor did love him and if he put his ego aside, she believes he would want Xander to have that money.

Xander tells Theresa that the prenup was not his idea. Theresa assumes it was Justin’s idea then which he confirms. Theresa asks if Justin really thinks she’s marrying Alex for his money. Bonnie says no one is saying that but Theresa says she was talking to Justin, not her. Justin says it’s not his place to judge her or anyone but he is legalc counsel for the family so it is his job to look out for Alex, both as his lawyer and as someone who loves him. Justin doesn’t think it’s unreasonable to be concerned. Alex thinks back to Brady suggesting Theresa knew he was Victor’s son. Theresa tells Justin that she cares about Alex too and says she obviously loves him very much. Justin says he’s happy to hear that but Theresa doesn’t think he is. Theresa doesn’t blame him for being skeptical, knowing her history, but claims she was interested in Alex before she knew he was Victor’s son and heir, ever since they connected in Greece. Alex thinks back again to Brady reminding him of how Theresa was at the hotel in Greece when the briefcase was delivered. Theresa talks about it being in Greece when she and Alex realized they were drawn to each other and claims that she just saw him as this great guy, but had no idea he was Victor’s son and heir. Alex continues thinking back to the conversation with Brady. Theresa claims that she was just as surprised as everyone else when she found out that Victor had left Alex a substantial fortune but says Alex knows all this already. Theresa asks Alex if he trusts her. Alex assures that he does. Theresa then asks Alex if he wants her to sign a prenup. Theresa then declares that she thinks she should. Bonnie remarks that she didn’t see that coming. Theresa says she’s tired of people thinking ill of her and that she’s only after the money and that she doesn’t really love Alex. Theresa says it’s sad that lots of marriages don’t last so she thinks Alex has every right to protect himself. Justin calls that a practical way of thinking. Theresa says she knows what people are saying and thinking about her but she also knows her heart belongs to Alex because he’s a wonderful person and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. Theresa declares that all she wants is to make him happy. Alex tells her that she does make him so happy as they kiss. Justin asks if they would like him to draw up the papers for the prenup then. Theresa tells him to go ahead.

Maggie asks if Xander is sure he won’t accept the check. Xander confirms that he is. Maggie asks if Sarah wants a minute to talk it over with him. Sarah says she doesn’t need it as it’s entirely up to him. Maggie respects his decision. Xander thanks her but jokes that they will be expecting an extravagant wedding gift. Maggie tells Xander that she’s so proud of him for his decision and she believes Victor would’ve been too. Xander thanks her for saying that as they hug. Maggie hugs Sarah and then exits. Sarah tells Xander that she can’t believe he just did that and calls it amazing. Xander says he meant what he said as he spent so much of his life trying to get his hands on money he didn’t deserve, so it’s time for him to earn it. Xander says he’s got a good job now and it’s legitimate work that is his. Sarah says he never stops surprising her. Xander jokes that he surprises himself sometimes. Xander knows Maggie meant well with her offer but says it felt too much like pity for Victor leaving him out of his will. Xander declares that he doesn’t need pity as he has the greatest prize of all in Sarah as they kiss. Sarah tells Xander that she’s never wanted him more so he picks her up and carries her to the bedroom.

Tate calls Holly and tells her that he loves it when a plan comes together as he reveals that Aaron agreed to go to lacrosse camp in his place so his parents will believe he is there. Tate says now they just need to find a place local for him to stay where she can come and visit him. Aaron then alerts Tate to hang up as Brady arrives at the Pub with Rachel. They greet them and Brady says they were just walking by and he saw them in the window. Tate says he was just telling Aaron about the camp that he’s shipping him off to. Brady informs him that Theresa is completely on board with it and that if it were up to her, she’d probably send him to military school. Tate remarks that at least that wouldn’t start until the fall. Aaron says he thinks the camp looks cool which Brady agrees with. Rachel invites them to come see fireworks with them. Brady offers to get more tickets but Aaron says he has plans at home and Tate sarcastically says he should go pack for his big summer. Brady encourages that it’s going to be a great experience.

Sarah watches fireworks through the window. Xander joins her after putting Victoria down for a nap. Xander tells Sarah that they can make more fireworks of their own as they kiss. They watch the fireworks and agree it’s beautiful. Xander declares that they might not be the richest couple in town, but they are the luckiest. Sarah says the happiest too as they continue kissing.

Bonnie and Justin talk about celebrating the 4th of July. Maggie comes in and announces that Xander turned down the inheritance money which Justin questions. Maggie explains that Xander was adamant that he wants to be his own man.

Brady and Rachel run in to Theresa and Alex in the town square. Theresa comments on the fireworks but Rachel says they were better last year. Brady says everyone’s being critical. Alex informs Brady that Theresa agreed to sign a prenup. Theresa asks why he would bring that up when they are talking about the fireworks. Rachel asks Brady if they can go get ice cream, so they walk away together. Theresa then questions Alex why he told Brady when it’s none of his business. Alex tells her not to worry about it as she wasn’t supposed to hear that. Theresa continues to question Alex blurting that out in front of Brady’s daughter like that. Theresa declares it’s obvious that Brady is badmouthing her and telling him to stay away or that she’s only after his money. Theresa asks what Brady said to him. Alex responds that it doesn’t matter because he wasn’t buying it and he trusts her completely. Brady tells Rachel that it’s just going to be them this summer and asks if she’s going to miss Tate. Rachel responds that she definitely will but not as much as Holly will.

Holly meets Tate in the park. Tate tells Holly that everything is a go. Holly declares they will be able to spend the whole summer together. Tate adds that no one will ever know. Tate and Holly kiss as someone appears to watch them from the bushes.

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