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Philip runs in to Belle at the Brady Pub. Belle talks about her new year’s plans of doing hot yoga and stopping in for egg whites. Belle asks if Philip has any new year’s resolutions. Philip responds that he doesn’t officially, but he would like to see his friends more often including her. Belle says she would love that and will hold him to that.

Alex and Stephanie walk through the town square. They talk about Steve tailing them which Alex says he knows is awkward having him around 24/7 but it’s what they agreed to, at least until the freak sending her letters is caught. Stephanie spots Chad and runs up to hug him. Stephanie says she was so worried about him and wanted to call but she knew he’d be spending time with his family. Stephanie asks how the kids are. Chad says they are good and he’s happy to be back with them. Alex adds that he’s glad he’s okay. Chad sees Stephanie’s ring and asks about that. Stephanie reveals that she and Alex got engaged last night. Chad congratulates them and calls that awesome as he hugs them both. Chad offers to put their engagement announcement in the paper if they want which they say they would love. Chad repeats that he’s so happy for them. Stephanie thanks him and says it means aa lot.

Gabi visits Theo in the hospital and brings him snacks. Theo calls it nice of her to come by. Gabi jokes that he is her favorite ex-boss which Theo questions.

At the hospital, Kayla reveals to Kristen that Peter Blake has died. Kristen doesn’t understand since he was breathing on his own, was awake, and was talking to her. Kayla points out that his condition was still critical. Kristen argues that he had a surge of strength and she was sure he was going to fight. Kayla responds that sometimes that will to live isn’t enough. Kayla calls it a miracle that Peter regained consciousness. Kristen blames herself while Kayla reminds her that it was self defense to save her family. Kayla adds that she has ordered an autopsy so they will know the official cause of death.

Belle and Philip sit together at the Pub. Belle asks how his New Year’s Eve was. Philip calls it entirely uneventful as Gabi was at her cousin’s disaster of a wedding, so he stayed in, ordered room service and was in bed by 10. Belle responds that she was also in bed by 9:30 with a book. Philip jokes that they could’ve gone to Small Bar and gotten crazy which Belle points out that Gabi would not have loved.

Theo jokes that whatever the doctors have him on is making him loopy. Gabi encourages him to listen to the doctors and comments that loopy Theo is cute. Theo then jokes that he’s going to tell Philip she said that.

Alex tells Stephanie that it was very cool that Chad congratulated them considering their history which Stephanie calls ancient history. Stephanie confesses that when she was with Chad, she was dying for him to put a ring on her finger but she’s glad he didn’t because then she wouldn’t be here with Alex. Stephanie admits she thought she was ready to get married then but she wasn’t and she was just feeling pressured from so many failed relationships to prove to everyone and herself that she could finally get it right. Stephanie says she’s grown so much since then, personally and professionally, and Alex is a huge part of that. Stephanie states that Alex drew out parts of her that she was afraid to show the world. Stephanie declares that for the first time in her life, she knows that she’s exactly where she’s meant to be with the man she will love for the rest of her life as they hug.

Chad goes to the hospital and asks Kayla how Kristen and Theo are. Kayla responds that they are both improving, but there’s something he needs to know.

Stephanie gets a reminder on her phone about a PR proposal that she needs to send out before the next leg of her book tour. Alex stops her and reveals that she’s not going back on the book tour because he cancelled it.

Philip tells Belle that he’s not worried about Gabi as she knows the past is the past and that he and Belle are way better in the friend zone. Philip suggests in sticking with his resolution that they do something together. Belle brings up going horse riding again. Philip remarks that he’ll have to make sure they haven’t sold the horses. Belle mentions that Brady told her about Titan’s financial struggles. Philip says they are working on it and asks what’s going on with her. Belle admits it’s hard to start a new year without her dad and she’s struggling with the fact that he’s not coming back. Belle says it doesn’t seem real that somebody so full of life is just gone. Philip says he gets it even though they had very different relationships with their dads, but since Victor died, it doesn’t seem real that he’s never going to see him again as he was such a huge presence to everyone in his orbit. Philip talks about John being so kind and supportive, so he can only imagine how hard it’s been for her.

Theo assures Gabi that he was just joking and is not going to tell Philip. Gabi brings up her unkind reaction when she found out Tony named Theo CEO. Theo says she already apologized. Gabi notes that he accepted her apology when not a lot of DiMeras would do that and would be vengeful instead. Gabi calls Theo a true class act and says it’s been such a pleasure getting to know him better. Gabi reminds Theo that she was with him at the Pub right before he disappeared and she worried about never seeing him again. Theo insists that he had to get back because he wants to do that collaboration with Gabi Chic, which Gabi says is definitely going to happen. Gabi adds that she’s really glad he’s alright and she’s so happy for everyone that loves him. Gabi says it must’ve been terrifying in the crypt and of all people, the kidnapper was Peter Blake. Theo still can’t believe a man he never met could hate him so much.

Rafe and Jada meet Kayla at the hospital and say they need to take Peter Blake’s statement. Kayla reveals that won’t be possible because Peter died just awhile ago.

Chad goes to see Kristen in her hospital room and says that Kayla told him. Chad says he’s sorry as in spite of everything Peter did to them, he hopes he’s at peace. Kristen wishes Peter hadn’t woken up. Chad knows she must have mixed emotions. Kristen calls Peter her one true ally in the world. Kristen tells Chad that before he died, Peter told her that he would see her in Hell and she’s sure he’s right. Chad encourages that he didn’t mean it but Kristen assures that he did. Kristen feels she betrayed him in the worst way possible while Chad argues that if anyone betrayed the family, it was Peter. Kristen argues that he wasn’t in his right mind and she could’ve gotten him help. Chad points out that there’s no way to know he would’ve stopped coming after them. Chad declares that Kristen wanted to take Peter off life support and God chose. Chad hopes Peter is at peace and states that they all can be now that they know he’s not going to come after them again. Kristen calls it so strange as she has a feeling that this isn’t how it was supposed to end.

Jada asks Kayla if Peter said anything indicating he had an accomplice. Kayla says he didn’t say anything to her at all. Rafe asks Kayla to walk them through his last moments. Kayla explains that she took Peter off life support and he unexpectedly gave a huge breath, then he continued breathing on his own. Kayla says she left the room to let Kristen sit and talk with Peter, then Kristen came running out and said Peter was awake but then he coded. Kayla mentions that Peter was alone when this happened. Kayla knows they came for answers, so she hopes they can find them.

Gabi tells Theo that she’s so sorry for everything he’s been through. Theo says he knew taking the CEO job would be tough, but he never thought it would put a target on his back. Gabi calls this extreme even for a DiMera, but says if any good came from it, maybe it brought the rest of them closer. Theo jokes about being stuck in a crypt bringing a family together. Jada then comes in and asks Theo how he’s feeling. Theo responds that he’s better. Gabi says they have to redo trivia night when Theo is better. Jada agrees but says for now, she’s on official business and needs to ask Theo some questions. Gabi says they’ll talk soon and hugs Jada as she then exits. Jada first tells Theo that as a cop, she’s pretty much seen it all but when they brought him out of the crypt, it nearly scared her to death. Jada says she’s so grateful that he’s going to be okay.

Belle thanks Philip for his words about John. Belle says it’s been months since John passed away but some days hit harder than others. Philip encourages her to just process those feelings as they come. Belle jokes that he sounds like her mom which Philip takes as a compliment. Philip decides he should get to work and reminds her that they will go horseback riding or something soon as he then exits the Pub.

Stephanie questions Alex as to why he would cancel her book tour. Alex explains that the crazed fan situation has gotten worse and it’s harder to protect her in different states, so he was just thinking about her safety. Stephanie argues that he should’ve talked to her first. Alex brings up Titan Publishing and says he also did it as her boss which upsets Stephanie.

Rafe joins Chad in Kristen’s room and says he’s sorry to interrupt but he needs to have an official conversation with Kristen. Chad tells Kristen to call him if she needs anything as he exits. Rafe tells Kristen that he’s sorry for her loss but he needs to ask questions about what happened in the crypt. Kristen argues that she already gave her statement. Rafe says he’s just wondering if there’s anything that can help with the investigation like if Peter had any accomplices. Kristen says he said nothing and their last conversation was very personal with no help to the authorities so she wants him to leave.

Alex repeats to Stephanie that he is technically her boss while Stephanie argues that she is the author keeping Titan Publishing afloat. Alex says that’s why they need to protect her and that he thought she’d be relieved to not have to travel as she didn’t want to do the book tour in the first place. Stephanie admits that she is but she feels like she’s letting Titan down since they were relying on her to come through and she didn’t. Alex argues that it’s not on her to save the company and says they’ll turn it around with her third book. Stephanie worries that she can’t and if One Stormy Night was it for her and she’s a one hit wonder. Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Gabi. Philip calls it his lucky day. Gabi responds that it’s hers too as they kiss. Philip guesses they are making up for New Year’s since they had no kiss at midnight. Gabi tells him to just be glad he wasn’t at the wedding. Philip says he couldn’t believe it when she texted him what happened. Gabi says it went from beautiful to heartbreaking and she wishes she could help Javi. Philip points out that Gabi was never a fan of Leo so maybe he dodged a bullet if that’s how she feels. Gabi responds that she actually doesn’t and that she told Rafe that she hopes they work it out and that Leo realizes Javi is the one.

Belle finishes a call as Chad enters the Pub. Belle tells Chad that it’s really good to see him and she’s so glad that he and his family are okay. Chad thanks her and says he’s happy to be back. Belle says she has to go and welcomes him home. Chad stops her and hoped they could talk about how they matched on the dating app. Chad says he’s sorry he didn’t respond and he didn’t want her to think he ignored her. Chad assures he was going to swipe up and now they are here in person. Belle asks if Chad is asking her out on a date.

Jada asks Theo about believing Peter was the kidnapper. Theo recalls demanding Peter emptying his pockets and then rushing him when he didn’t. Theo says he woke up here and remembers Peter threatening to blow them all up with gas which Jada confirms. Theo asks how they got out of the crypt. Jada thinks that’s enough for now but Theo insists that he was there and wants to know what happened. Jada then explains that Kristen made it seem like she was on Peter’s side but then she hit him in the head. Jada declares that Kristen stopped her brother to protect the rest of them. Theo guesses Peter is not in very good shape which Jada confirms. Jada then reveals that Peter has died and she’s sorry to bring him bad news. Theo wonders if it is since on one hand Kristen lost her brother but he was a maniac who tried to murder them, so the world is probably better without him. Theo knows that’s harsh to say about his own uncle but it’s true. Jada states that Theo’s a DiMera, so it’s understandable to have complicated feelings about his family. Theo talks about his mother struggling with that a lot and never wanting him involved, but growing up, they were always good to him. Theo declares that now that he’s older, he’s learning what it’s really like to be a DiMera.

Belle tells Chad that she was honestly surprised to see him on Salem Singles after everything that happened with Cat. Chad explains that Gabi convinced him to try it and admits that Leo helped him with his profile. Belle says she figured she would hold off on reaching out with everything else going on. Chad admits he signed up in hopes that it would help him get over Cat and show Jack and Jennifer that he was moving on. Chad says it’d be like a rebound so it’s probably not fair to ask her out. Belle says it would be and that it would be a rebound for her too. Chad then officially asks Belle on a date, which she says she would like very much.

Philip asks if Gabi is coming around on Leo. Gabi responds that she just wants Javi to be happy and despite trouble following Leo where ever he goes, he makes Javi happy. Philip asks about the Dimitri factor. Gabi says his guess is as good as hers since love is unpredictable. Alex assures Stephanie that she’s not a one hit wonder but an incredibly talented writer with an enormous fanbase. Alex says he believes in her and urges her to believe in herself. Stephanie agrees to try. Alex says he’ll hold her to that and promises to talk to her in advance in regards to any major decisions. Stephanie promises not to jump down his throat. Stephanie jokes about saying I love you to her boss. Alex responds that her boss happens to love her too. They kiss as someone sits nearby in the town square, wearing all black and recording them on their phone.

Rafe tells Kristen that he understands so he will leave her alone. Rafe adds that he does just want to say when he came in, he was expecting her to be like she normally is but he understands she’s been through Hell and suffered unbearable loss, but he’s never seen her this sad. Kristen responds that between having her daughter institutionalized and killing her brother, she has quite a lot to be sad about. Rafe repeats that he understands and obviously it’s not the same, but his sister Arianna died in this hospital too. Rafe says for a long time, he felt guilty for not being there or being able to save her and after many years, he finally realized that her death was not his fault and Peter’s death is not her fault. Kristen calls those nice words but not much comfort for her. Kristen then declares that one thing that would lift her out of this despair is revenge on her brother, EJ. Kristen points out that she and Rafe have that in common as they have good reason to want to punish EJ and they should.

Belle tells Chad that she will text him some ideas for their date and goes over possible ideas. Chad suggests just taking her out to dinner. Belle calls it uninspired but agrees as she then exits the Pub.

Gabi tells Philip that what is predictable is that she will fall in love with someone wrong for her or someone who will break her heart and disappear as she’s never been lucky in love. Philip goes over his love history from his obsession with Chloe in high school in to his adult years and now she’s no longer in his life as their relationship went nowhere. Gabi acknowledges that Philip really loved Chloe. Philip guesses part of him always will which is why it hasn’t been easy moving on until maybe now. Gabi reminds him of when they had lunch and it led to hot sex. Gabi says afterwards, she told him how they connected so naturally and easily. Gabi calls it unexpected how she feels so comfortable with him and feels like she can be herself. Gabi says she’s not used to that but would like to get used to it. Philip feels the same and suggests they start trying to get used to it tonight if she’s free. Gabi says that will work as they kiss.

Jada asks if Theo has any idea when he will go back to work. Theo says not until the neurologist signs off and it could be awhile. Jada asks if he’s sure he wants to go back but Theo doesn’t want to think that hard. Jada promises no more questions. Theo says the drugs he’s on make him loopy but he won’t be loopy on their second date. Jada says they will have it as soon as he’s up for it. Theo jokes that he’s suddenly starting to feel much better.

Kristen talks to Rafe about being sick of EJ getting away with everything and declares it’s time for him to pay. Kristen says they could do it so much faster if they work together. Rafe states that Kristen has been through a lot and needs to rest and look out for herself, her daughter, and to stay out of prison so he will let her rest. Kristen urges Rafe to think about how satisfying it would be to see EJ get what he deserves. Kristen knows Rafe wants to crush EJ as much as she does and suggests they work together to make that happen. Rafe tells Kristen to let him know if she remembers any more details from the crypt. Kristen points out that Rafe didn’t say no to working together.

Alex and Stephanie talk about going home. They joke about Steve being their third wheel. Stephanie suggests they have a closed door meeting at Alex’s office so Steve wouldn’t be in there and would wait until they are done. Alex likes the way she thinks. They kiss as the person in all black walks by filming them on their phone.

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Update written by Joseph

Justin and Bonnie return to Salem, joining Kate and Roman at the Brady Pub. They wish each other a Happy New Year. Justin talks about how they spent a wonderful Christmas in Phoenix with Will and Sonny, then went to Las Vegas for New Year’s which was on Bonnie’s bucket list. Bonnie gushes over the food they had but says she could really go for a sandwich at the Pub. Justin says he will take a coffee to go as he has a meeting to get to, so he will see Bonnie at home. Bonnie then tells Kate that she wanted to talk to her about something in private. Kate says she wanted to talk to her as well, so they will catch up after her breakfast.

Alex joins Xander in the Titan office and they wish each other a happy new year. Alex asks how his holiday was. Xander asks what holiday since he’s been working here every day and night. Xander then asks if Alex’s holiday was anything exciting. Alex reveals to him that he and Stephanie got engaged.

Kayla goes to Kristen’s hospital room as Jada is removing Kristen’s handcuffs. Jada announces that the judge has granted Melinda’s petition for bail and tells Kristen to just not leave town. Kristen assures she wants to be there for Rachel and Peter. Jada then exits. Kayla informs Kristen that she got her lab results back and she had a very stubborn infection, but they knocked it back with antibiotics and she can hopefully be discharged soon. Kristen insists she’ll be happy to be leaving, but she knows she has legal business to take care of as far as taking Peter off life support. Kayla confirms forms need her signature before beginning that process. Kayla asks if Kristen is 100% sure she’s ready to go through with it. Kristen confirms that she understands everything and she’s sure this is what she needs to do, but it’s a really hard decision. Justin arrives with the paperwork and tells Kristen that he’s sorry she’s facing this. Justin gives Kristen the affidavit for Kristen to sign as Peter’s only blood sibling which Kristen signs. Justin then turns the page for another signature that Kristen is giving her consent and that Kayla has explained the procedure to her. Kristen finishes signing and asks what’s next. Kayla says they will begin the process of getting Peter ready. Kayla promises it will be done with the utmost respect. Kayla asks when the other family members will be arriving. Kristen responds that EJ and Tony have already left the jurisdiction and she didn’t want to put Chad and Theo through this as they didn’t really know Peter. Kristen says Peter was her brother and she feels like this would be the last and kindest thing to do for him.

Rafe meets Jada in her office at the police station about Peter’s case. They talk about the injectors found outside the crypt being the antidote to the gas and how Peter was not likely to share it, meaning his siblings would’ve all died a horrible death, only now Peter is the one likely to die.

Kristen goes to Peter’s hospital room. Kristen repeats that she wishes if anyone had to die, it wouldn’t be him. Kristen cries that she doesn’t know what she’s going to do without him.

Xander tells Alex that’s great news and congratulates he and Stephanie. Alex thanks him and guesses wedding talk is probably the last thing he wants to hear about. Xander says it’s fine as he can be happy for them without thinking about the demise of his own marriage. Alex thanks him and then sees Bonnie’s manuscript on his desk. Xander mentions that Kate dropped it off. Alex asks if that’s going to be Titan’s next blockbuster. Xander remarks that stranger things have happened.

Roman sits with Kate at the Pub and asks if she made any new year’s resolutions. Kate says she just has one, to let Roman know every single day how much she adores him. Roman says he likes that resolution and that his only one is to make sure Kate knows that she brightens his life with her smile and that he’s the luckiest guy in the world to be married to her. Roman then asks why Kate is so interested in Bonnie. Kate asks what he’s talking about. Roman says she’s been staring at her and asks what is this sudden fascination with Bonnie. Kate then informs Roman that Bonnie wrote a novel and she’s afraid to read it.

Kristen says she has her other DiMera brothers, but Peter is her flesh and blood. Kristen declares that if it is truly his time, she has to trust in her faith to send him back home where he belongs.

Rafe reveals to Jada that they unencrypted the hidden camera from the DiMera crypt and it’s possible that Peter was not the one who planted it because it was transmitting a signal overseas to Alamania.

Kate decides to join Bonnie for breakfast. Bonnie asks what she wanted to talk to her about. Kate says it’s her book. Bonnie says that’s exactly what she wanted to talk to her about. Kate admits she was surprised to find her manuscript on her desk as she didn’t know Bonnie continued writing after her Love Made Me Looney memoir, but she certainly managed to get back in the saddle. Bonnie says that she’s been writing her whole life which surprises Kate. Bonnie adds that ever since grade school, her teachers always thought she had quite a gift and made her read her stories in front of the class. Kate decides she doesn’t need to hear about all of that. Bonnie explains that she was reading Stephanie’s novel when she thought she should write a novel too, feeling she has the talent and the time. Bonnie asks what it could hurt and brings up all the fun she had with Justin during her research. Bonnie guesses Kate must have read her book and asks if it blew her skirt up.

Xander informs Alex that Bonnie’s latest book doesn’t interest him in the least and what does interest him is books they already have out, specifically Stephanie’s. Alex guesses he means her latest mystery novel. Xander goes over how sales started slow and haven’t really picked up. Alex feels it hasn’t been out that long. Xander says they were hoping for a holiday bump but that didn’t happen, so they need to pivot. Alex asks what he’s thinking. Xander wants to ramp up Stephanie’s publicity tour and change course because of how important the book is to Titan. Alex says they can’t and it’s not negotiable. Alex then declares that he wants to cancel Stephanie’s tour altogether.

Rafe and Jada talk about Vivian making sense and the possibility of Vivian and Peter being in cahoots. Rafe points out that if Peter successfully wiped out the other DiMeras, the person who would benefit the most would be another of Stefano’s children, not Vivian. Jada then proposes that Vivian could’ve been working with Peter and Stefan before Stefan’s alleged death, with plans to split the inheritance.

Kayla joins Kristen at Peter’s side to ask if she’s ready. Kristen feels like she has so much more to say to him, but at the same time she has no words. Kristen asks if there’s a chance he will breathe on his own. Kayla says it’s not likely. Kristen argues that he’s a fighter and she needs him to live, because she doesn’t know if she can live with the guilt if he doesn’t. Kristen wants him to be the brother she knew and loved. Kristen then decides that she’s ready, so Kayla disconnects Peter from life support. Peter begins breathing on his own, shocking Kristen and Kayla. Kayla says his vitals are coming back to normal and agrees with Kristen that Peter is a fighter.

Bonnie hopes Kate doesn’t mind that she snuck in to her office to leave her manuscript on her desk. Kate admires her tenacity and says it makes her a dynamic force and an unstoppable optimist. Bonnie jokes that she just gave her an ego boost. Bonnie hopes for an even bigger one if Kate tells her how brilliant her book is. Kate says as much as she would love to read her novel, she can’t.

Xander questions Alex wanting to cancel the rest of Stephanie’s book tour. Alex clarifies that he doesn’t want to but feels he has to in order to keep her safe. Alex tells Xander about one fan’s increasing love letters and how it’s gotten the whole family worried to the point that Steve just moved in with them to keep Stephanie safe. Xander is sorry to hear it’s gotten so out of hand. Alex says that’s why he doesn’t want Stephanie exposed to the public. Xander understands but says that Titan can supply her a security team. Alex feels that’s just not enough and not worth the risk. Xander says he’s sorry but they can’t just call off the rest of the tour because Stephanie has a contract and agreement. Alex doesn’t give a damn when they are talking about her safety as that’s more important than the bottom line. Alex asks if Xander sold his soul for the almighty dollar.

Rafe tells Jada it’s an interesting theory but if Vivian was using Stefan to get her hands on the DiMera family fortune, Stefan’s death would put a stop to that. Jada points out that maybe Stefan’s not dead. Rafe says that’s possible with that family, but if Vivian is working with Peter, there’s a chance he could cut her in on the DiMera family inheritance. Jada knows Rafe wants to confirm Stefan’s death for Gabi’s sake. Rafe admits that hit her hard. Jada brings up Vivian providing a photo of Stefan’s tombstone and the ISA obtaining a recently filed death certificate. Rafe points out that it’s clearly suspicious, but every time they tried to track down Stefan, they came up with nothing. Rafe wonders if Stefan isn’t dead, why Vivian would pretend that he is. Jada calls that the burning question.

Kristen asks Kayla if Peter is going to live. Kayla admits she’s more optimistic than she was and time will tell. Kayla explains that they had him sedated and lowered the dosage. Kayla suggests Kristen stay and talk to Peter, so she exits to give her time. Peter then suddenly grabs Kristen’s arm.

Bonnie questions Kate saying she can’t read her novel. Kate says it’s nothing personal, but they can’t accept unsolicited manuscripts that they hadn’t asked to see. Bonnie suggests just asking her to see it then. Kate says they have too many romance writers under contract now, so they can’t afford to sign any more. Bonnie calls that disappointing. Kate wishes she could do more. Kate then suggests Bonnie submit to other publishers and offers to give her a list of contacts. Bonnie is surprised she would do that for her and thanks Kate, calling her the best.

Xander tells Alex that he did not sell his soul and resents him being so cavalier about the bottom line when he’s been working 24/7 to protect that bottom line by himself while Maggie and Philip have been stuffing their faces and Alex has apparently been going over engagement rings. Alex says fine and that Xander has been working harder than all of them to save Titan, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want the company to succeed too. Alex adds that he’s also the one who persuaded Stephanie to publish One Stormy Night in the first place, so he feels responsible for this crazy stalker and now he has to keep her safe. Alex points out that Xander just said the book sales didn’t quite live up, so he suggests letting Stephanie stay here and work on another book because she’s definitely not going back on this book tour.

Rafe tells Jada that the case would be easier to solve if their suspect was conscious. Jada notes that he likely won’t be anytime soon if ever. Jada reveals that Kristen decided to take Peter off life support today. Rafe says so much for questioning then. Jada remarks that he won’t live long enough to terrorize anyone else…

Justin tells Kayla that he just ran in to Kristen, who told him that Peter is now breathing on his own. Kayla calls it completely unexpected. Justin remarks that if Peter does recover, he’ll be spending the rest of his life in prison. Kayla is sure Kristen can’t be thrilled about what Peter’s future looks like.

Kristen is excited to see Peter awake and says she’s going to get the doctor but Peter stops her and says not to go. Kristen asks what he needs. Peter says he has something to say. Kristen urges him to save his strength and that there’s something she wants to say first. Kristen tells Peter that she forgives him for what he tried to do to their family and she didn’t want to hurt him, but she didn’t want innocent people to die so she hopes he can forgive her. Peter struggles to speak but manages to say that he’ll see her in Hell. Kristen argues that he doesn’t mean that but Peter yells at her to get out, so Kristen hurries out of the room.

Xander feels that Stephanie will want to make this decision on her own so he will be speaking to her about it. Alex says he won’t because Stephanie has no idea about this conversation. Xander questions Alex going behind her back about her career. Alex says he’s trying to keep her safe. Xander points out that’s without her consent and remarks that he has a lot to learn about married life.

Bonnie thanks Kate for the advice and Roman for the food as she exits the Pub. Roman notes that Bonnie looks happy so he asks if Kate is publishing her book. Kate responds that she told her that she can’t read her book because it’s company policy that they can’t read an unsolicited manuscript and if it’s terrible, she doesn’t want to be the one to dash her hopes. Roman asks why Bonnie is so happy then. Kate explains that she told her that she would refer her to other publishers. Kate adds that Bonnie told her she’s been writing her whole life, so maybe she’s a brilliant author.

Jada asks Rafe if there are any leads on who Peter hired to work for him. Rafe says they found multiple bank accounts but they are still working on it. Rafe assures they will find them, track them down, and hopefully get the information they need.

Someone dressed as a nurse sneaks in to Peter’s room and locks the door. They take a syringe and inject it in to Peter’s IV.

Kristen tells Kayla and Justin that Peter woke up and told her to get the hell out of his room. Kayla calls Jada and tells her that Peter Blake is awake which shocks her. Jada thanks her and hangs up. Jada and Rafe then head out to get to the hospital. Kayla thanks Justin and then gets called on a code blue to Peter’s room. Kristen follows Kayla as they rush to Peter’s room while the person disguised as a nurse comes around the corner and is revealed to be Dr. Rolf.

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Update written by Joseph

Abe and Paulina remain at Theo’s side in the hospital. Paulina tries a noise maker and complains that they’ve tried everything to get Theo to wake up, so she thought loud noise might annoy him awake. Abe thanks her for trying and says normally a sound like that would make Theo jump out of his skin, but not tonight. Theo then suddenly begins to make movements.

Rafe, Gabi, and Marlena are the Bistro for Javi and Leo’s wedding reception. Gabi questions how long taking wedding photos can take. Rafe jokes that with Leo, it could take all night. Marlena suggests Leo has Javi re-enacting Drag Race scenes. Rafe asks where Arianna is. Gabi says she went to go hang out with her friends. Gabi points out that it’s after midnight and they haven’t toasted to 2026. Chad joins them and asks where the newlyweds are. Marlena says she will go try and find out but Javi then arrives, so everyone applauds until noticing Javi’s sad demeanor. Chad asks where Leo is. Javi responds that he’s not coming.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn where he had rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed and had left a card for Javi. Leo then walks back out of the room.

Gwen goes home to the DiMera Mansion and pours a drink until Dimitri walks in and remarks that she’s made herself right at home. Gwen questions what the hell he’s doing there. Dimitri says he could ask her the same thing and reminds her that she is his wife. Gwen responds that she lives there and he’s trespassing. Dimitri calls it his family home. Gwen calls it EJ’s home. Dimitri is sure his uncle won’t mind him moving back in. Gwen says she might and tells him to go lay his lying, cheating head somewhere else.

Leo returns to the town square which is being cleaned up from the wedding and steps on a balloon, popping it.

Gabi questions if Leo dumped Javi for Dimitri. Javi clarifies that no one dumped anyone, but he walked away. Rafe asks what that means. Javi says he told Leo that they can’t move forward until Leo resolves his feelings for his ex. Gabi asks what feelings, arguing that Leo loves Javi and married him. Javi says not officially and asks Marlena to hold off on filing the certificate. Javi argues that he can’t have Leo stay with him while secretly wondering what life could’ve been like with Dimitri as he needs to know that his husband loves him with his whole heart. Marlena reminds him that they have 10 days to file the paperwork, so he can let her know before then. Chad says he and Marlena can take things from here if Rafe and Gabi want to take Javi home, but Javi says there’s no chance because they paid a lot of money for this reception so they can’t let it go to waste as he then drinks from a bottle of champagne.

Theo wakes up, thrilling Abe & Paulina. Abe tells him that he’s alright and at the hospital with he and Paulina. Theo questions what happened as he doesn’t remember anything outside of being in the crypt. Paulina tells Theo to keep talking to Abe while she goes to get the doctor. Theo starts to remember what Peter tried to do. Abe assures him that Peter Blake will never be able to hurt him again.

Chad and Marlena find Leo in the town square. Leo guesses they heard what happened which Marlena confirms. Leo asks if Javi told them that he dumped him. Marlena assures that Javi was very clear that it was his decision. Leo says that’s good so Rafe and Gabi don’t hunt him down for hurting their cousin which is the last thing he wanted to do. Chad says they are sorry about all of this. Leo can’t believe Dimitri showed up out of nowhere and tells him in front of Javi that everything he thought was true wasn’t actually true and then Javi pauses their wedding and walks away. Chad asks where Dimitri is. Leo responds that he doesn’t know as he stormed off after Javi left. Chad asks if he wants them to track Dimitri down so they can talk. Leo says no and thanks him but says he just needs time to process this. Leo wishes this was a bad dream that he could wake up from in the arms of his new husband. Leo suggests they go home and salvage what’s left of their New Year’s Eve. Chad tells Leo to call him if he needs anything as he then exits. Leo thinks Marlena should take off too so she can be home with her family. Marlena declares that she’s not going anywhere as she’s exactly where she wants to be right now with him.

Rafe and Gabi try to calm Javi down. Javi argues that you’re supposed to drown your sorrows when your marriage ends before it even starts. Javi remarks that he forgot how much he hates champagne and asks them to get him more to drink but they refuse. Javi mocks them for cutting him off on his doomed wedding night. Javi calls himself such an idiot as he takes another drink of champagne. Javi complains that he married Leo, knowing that he never got closure from his ex and his unresolved feelings for Dimitri would come back to bite them one day and that day is now here. Rafe says something about that doesn’t sit right. Rafe questions the chances of Dimitri suddenly coming back to Salem on the night they get married. Gabi asks if someone brought him back to stop the wedding. Rafe says it was someone with one hell of an axe to grind. Gabi questions who would have such a vendetta against Javi. Rafe says it’s not against Javi but against Leo.

Dimitri questions Gwen getting to say who lives in the DiMera Mansion. Gwen says that EJ went away on a family emergency and put her in charge in his absence and she doesn’t want him here. Dimitri calls Gwen a gold digging grifter that is now mistress of the manor. Gwen argues that she married him for love and now she despises him with every fiber of her being, but back then she was stupid enough to fall for his performance even though there was a mountain of evidence that there was another side to him. Gwen complains that Dimitri made her feel like she had found exactly what she was looking for her entire life and that’s why she said yes, only to discover it was all a vicious, disgusting, horrible lie. Dimitri points out that Gwen has told a boatload of those herself. Gwen repeats that she married him for love and he deceived her and used her to get his hands on his inheritance. Dimitri says that in the end, his inheritance ended up in her greedy little hands and she’s been squeezing every ounce out of being Mrs. Dimitri Von Leuschner. Dimitri accuses her of taking over his life, stealing his fortune, and landing a spot in the family home which he has no idea why EJ has agreed to. Gwen argues that EJ offered her refuge after he saw how disgusting Dimitri was to her because he’s a gentleman. Dimitri disagrees that EJ is a gentleman and argues that Gwen is no lady, but a kidnapper.

Chad goes home and wishes Julie a happy New Year. Julie tells him that Jeremy went to bed right after the ball dropped and asks how the wedding was. Julie notes Chad’s expression and asks what Leo came up with this time.

Marlena sits with Leo and says they don’t have to talk if he doesn’t want to and can just sit here quietly. Marlena asks what he is thinking. Leo says so many things really. Marlena asks what he’s thinking about tonight. Leo responds that the situation he’s in is the epitome of irony because he spent his entire life chasing after men who didn’t want him, being rejected by men who thought he was too much or too little and he just wanted one man who thought he was enough for a lifetime and now he has two, but he’s never been more miserable.

Javi questions Rafe thinking someone used Dimitri to get back at Leo. Gabi points out that Leo has made a lot of enemies. Javi laughs them off at conspiracy theories. Rafe asks if he doesn’t want to know the real reason Dimitri came back to town. Javi questions what difference it makes since Dimitri is here now and his relationship may very well be over. Gabi refuses to believe that. Rafe declares that the damn DiMeras really do ruin everything they touch.

Gwen threatens to sue Dimitri for slander if he keeps throwing around baseless accusations. Dimitri argues that she would lose that lawsuit because he’s the one telling the truth. Dimitri tells Gwen to admit that she had him kidnapped so she could maintain control of his trust fund. Gwen argues that she spent months trying to track him down but says he can believe what he wants because she’s bored with this conversation. Dimitri says the authorities will want to listen to what he has to say. Gwen argues that they’ll just throw him in a cell. Dimitri says this is way bigger than the Salem police department and says he will go straight to his old friends at the ISA. Gwen brings up how he duped the ISA to try and steal the Alamanian Peacock. Gwen tells Dimitri to face that he has zero proof that she had anything to do with his disappearance. Dimitri says she’s right, but it’s only a matter of time before he does. Gwen calls him delusional. Dimitri says she was impulsive and so blinded by her desire to get back at Leo that she didn’t think this through. Dimitri remarks that she dropped her revenge bomb on Leo, but now she’s screwed because he’s free, he set the record with Leo, and now he can finally divorce Gwen and have her thrown out on her ass. Dimitri adds that he’ll enjoy seeing her go back to the penniless piece of trash she really is.

A doctor checks on Theo and informs him that he suffered a severe concussion so it will be awhile before he can resume regular activity but he believes he will make a full recovery. He tells Theo to get some rest and he will check on him in the morning as he exits. Abe exclaims that Theo is going to be alright while Paulina calls it a New Year’s miracle.

Julie guesses she was wrong about Leo as for once, the debacle in town wasn’t his fault. Chad says it’s all on Dimitri even if he didn’t mean for it to happen. Chad asks what Julie is still doing up. Julie says she couldn’t sleep so she came back down. Chad doesn’t think he’ll get any sleep soon so he offers to join her which Julie says she would love.

Gabi assures that Leo knows Javi is the best thing to ever happen to him. Rafe agrees, adding that Javi made Leo a better man and tolerable. Javi remarks that they don’t have to tolerate Leo anymore. Gabi argues that Leo isn’t going to throw away what they have to go back to a toxic jerk like Dimitri. Gabi brings up that Gwen has all of Dimitri’s money. Javi thanks them for trying to cheer him up. Gabi says that’s what family is for and suggests they go home. Javi remembers that Leo got them a room at the Salem Inn for their wedding night and wonders if he’s there. Gabi says there’s only one way to find out. Rafe questions if he really wants to go there. Javi decides that he and Leo both need some time.

Marlena tells Leo that she knows what it’s like to choose between two men you love. Marlena brings up thinking John was Roman when she first fell in love with John. Leo says he made his choice to marry Javi and wasn’t supposed to have any more choices to make. Marlena is afraid he does and suggests he listen to his heart to see which way it guides him.

Gwen questions Dimitri wanting to divorce her. Dimitri says that can’t come as a surprise. Gwen says it does because if anyone is getting a divorce from their sham of a marriage, it’s going to be her. Dimitri doesn’t care who does it as long as he never has to see her again. Gwen remarks that he hasn’t thought things through and is so blinded by his desire to get rid of her as she reminds him that he has to remain married to her to meet the terms of his inheritance and she knows he’d do anything to hold onto it. Dimitri responds that she’s made a fatal miscalculation in her lust for revenge. Dimitri says it only said he had to be married before his 40th birthday to get his inheritance and it said nothing about staying married, so he gets to keep it while Gwen gets nothing. Dimitri concludes that it was never hers to begin with and will soon be all his once again.

Abe says they better let Theo get some rest. Abe adds that he and Paulina will be back to check on him soon. Theo stops them and says he remembers more from the crypt. Theo asks about everyone else. Abe responds that everyone else is safe. Theo asks about Kristen being sick. Abe assures she’s much better now. Theo says that’s good but asks how they got out of the crypt. Abe calls that a story for another day as they want him to rest and recover, so he can come home. Paulina adds that everyone has been asking about him, so she’s going to make some phone calls to tell everybody the good news as she exits the room.

Julie tells Chad that when the telephone rang on Christmas Eve and she saw it was hospital, her heart sank, but then she heard Chad’s voice and she knew everything was going to be alright. Julie is glad they were all alright after being stuck in the crypt with Peter Blake. Julie says the silver lining is his time away gave Jack and Jennifer time to reconsider their approach to the custody case. Chad says he’s grateful for that but there’s still some stuff to iron out and he’s not sure they will be able to come to an agreement. Julie cries that she can’t take sides but she wants what’s best for Thomas and Charlotte. Chad says he knows. Chad doesn’t know what they would do without Julie and thanks her. Julie says she loves him and his children. Julie adds that them living in the house when she lost Doug saved her as without their constant support and attention, she wouldn’t be the functioning widow she is today. Julie declares that in her darkest hour, they were her light. Julie then gets a call from Paulina and asks what’s happened. Paulina informs her that Theo is awake. Julie thanks her and hangs up. Julie then tells Chad that Theo is awake. Chad thanks God as he hugs Julie.

Gwen accuses Dimitri of lying. Dimitri asks why he would lie. Gwen says it comes so naturally to him. Dimitri calls that rich coming from her. Gwen asks why he didn’t just divorce her if he never had to stay married to her. Dimitri guesses he felt sorry for her and thought she had earned the right to enjoy some of the spoils of being Mrs. Dimitri Von Leuschner. Gwen complains about him making a fool of her by shagging Leo every chance he got. Dimitri asks what about what she did to him by capturing him and holding him hostage for months, ruining his life. Dimitri declares that he’d say they are about even now.

Rafe and Gabi bring Javi home. Javi drunkenly asks for tequila but they tell him to get to bed and feel better in the morning, so Javi tells them he loves them and goes to his room. Gabi calls it a horrible way to start the new year. Rafe doesn’t think Leo’s is starting any better.

Leo tells Marlena that Dimitri broke his heart and it was incredibly painful but it also set him free and allowed him to move on to Javi, who is the kindest and most wonderful man. Leo calls Javi the closest thing to perfect he will ever have. Marlena asks if Leo loves Javi the same way he loves Dimitri or if he would still want a second chance with Dimitri if he hadn’t abandoned him. Leo says if Javi hadn’t walked away tonight, they would be married and he doesn’t want to lose Javi or the man he has become with Javi by his side, but then there’s Dimitri and he doesn’t know what to do.

Julie and Chad have a late toast of champagne for the New Year’s. Chad mentions hearing that Julie got him an invite to Thanksgiving. Julie decides she owes Chad an apology because she thinks her anger towards Cat influenced his children and also influenced Jack and Jennifer. Chad tells Julie that’s not on her as he knew how Jack and Jennifer felt and still allowed himself to have feelings for Cat. Julie questions if he thinks that’s something allowed or that you can control love. Chad asks if she’s letting him off the hook. Julie knows the heart is a very powerful organ that can overwhelm reason, common sense, and even her strong directives. Julie knows how hard it is to walk away from the person you love. Chad responds that his kids are his priority, so making sure they are happy and healthy is all he cares about. Julie says amen to that as they toast to a happy New Year.

Paulina returns to Theo’s room and says she called Lani, Chanel, Julie, and sent texts all around the world and they are all ecstatic that Theo is awake. Abe says he’s at the top of that list. Abe notes that he never stopped praying to God and Theo’s mother to bring him back. Theo guesses they heard his prayers. Abe is so thankful and wishes him a happy New Year. Theo says he thought he heard a party horn and wishes them a happy new year. Paulina hopes 2026 is the best year ever for all of them.

Marlena tells Leo that he’s been through quite a loop but he can’t stop believing in himself. Marlena knows he will find the solution here. Leo says the old him would say they should go dance at a bar but the new him knows he should go inside and get to sleep. Marlena reminds him that she’s only a phone call away. Leo thanks her. Marlena wishes him a happy new year as they hug.

Gabi and Rafe toast to 2026 being a fabulous year and everything working out for Javi. Gabi never thought she’d say this but she’s praying that Leo comes back. Rafe says he is too. Rafe then gets a text from Paulina that Theo is awake. Gabi says she’s so happy to hear that and calls it really great news.

Javi cries as he gets into bed in his room.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn and brushes the rose petals off the bed as he lays down.

Gwen tells Dimitri that she’s finished arguing and is going to bed. Gwen suggests Dimitri slither over to the Salem Inn where Leo has a room booked as she’s sure he would welcome him. Dimitri responds that he’ll spend the night here and for the foreseeable future. Gwen mocks being touched that he wants to spend the new year under the same roof as her and exits. Dimitri declares that’s even if it kills them.

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Update written by Joseph

Julie and Jeremy play Scrabble at home. Julie talks about everyone else being out of the house and says she enjoys Jeremy’s company but she doesn’t want to be the reason he’s not having a night out on the town on New Year’s Eve due to feeling sorry for her. Jeremy assures that it’s not feeling sorry for her and he’s exactly where he wants to be.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Brady is on his laptop in his room when Sarah walks by and questions him working on New Year’s Eve. Brady points out that she’s just getting off a shift at the hospital too. Sarah says that was not by choice, otherwise she would’ve been home by 9. Brady explains that he doesn’t have a choice with everything going on with Rachel as he’s behind on work. Brady assures that Rachel is his first priority but he has to pay his bills too. Sarah admires that he’s trying to be responsible but points out that it’s New Year’s Eve, so she thinks he needs to give himself a break and focus on something other than work. Brady asks if she had something specific in mind. Sarah responds that she actually did.

Holly surprises Tate at his door and wishes him a happy New Year as they hug.

Leo and Javi decide to go catch up with the photographer when they suddenly run in to Dimitri, leaving Leo in shock as Gwen looks on. Leo questions where he came from and where the hell he’s been.

Julie asks if Jeremy is looking forward to going back to work or if he’s sorry the holidays have ended. Jeremy says he’s happy to be teaching and he’s glad that Thomas is coming back with him. Julie calls it a blessing that Jeremy is his teacher. Jeremy is lucky to have Thomas in his class and says they’ve been down two since Rachel had to leave so abruptly. Jeremy talks about the other kids missing Rachel and he hopes she’ll be back soon. Julie calls him a good man. Jeremy responds that she might be the only one who thinks so.

Tate is surprised to see Holly as he thought she wasn’t coming home until tomorrow. Holly says that was the plan but there’s a snowstorm hitting Paris so she figured she would come home today.

Brady asks Sarah what her plan for him is. Sarah responds that 2025 was hellish so it’s imperative they start 2026 off right, so she thought they could go downstairs and have some popcorn, watch the ball drop, share some laughs and lighthearted conversation. Brady agrees that sounds more fun. Sarah adds that they could pop open some sparkling grape juice and ring in the new year together. Brady assures that he would like to do that.

Gwen approaches Dimitri and asks where he’s been all this time. Leo says that he asked first. Dimitri calls it a very interesting story, explaining that he was released from prison, on his way home, when he was kidnapped, thrown in a van and shipped off to Alamania. Dimitri says he was given anything he wanted or needed, except for the man he loves, who is now standing right in front of him.

Julie disagrees that she’s the only one who thinks highly of Jeremy. Jeremy calls it a select few who don’t judge him because of his past as most of the people in town don’t think he’s a different person. Julie is sure he’s exaggerating. Jeremy says most of the people who actually know him like Stephanie and Maggie. Julie is shocked that he says Maggie. Jeremy explains that Stephanie has been getting inappropriate love letters from a fan of one of her books and Maggie asked if they were coming from him, but of course they weren’t. Jeremy admits he’s feeling a little defensive. Julie calls it understandable and asks what she can do to help him. Jeremy says she’s already done so much for him. Jeremy wonders if coming back here to make a life for himself was a mistake. Jeremy decides that when the teacher he’s substituting for come back from maternity leave, he might pack up and leave Salem.

Holly gives Tate a beret as a souvenir from Paris. Tate puts it on and speaks French as they kiss.

Sarah tells Brady that she wasn’t going to bring it up but decides maybe they should talk about what happened between them on Christmas. Sarah wasn’t sure if their kiss wasn’t just because of the mistletoe tradition. Brady assures he doesn’t want to forget it and doesn’t think he could.

Leo isn’t buying it and calls BS on Dimitri’s kidnapping story. Leo says he got his letter and knows he found someone else. Dimitri says the letter wasn’t real and that he wrote it with a gun to his head. Dimitri says he refused to write it until they threatened to come after Leo. Javi questions who made the threat. Dimitri says he only dealt with their henchmen and they never revealed who they were working for, but he has a pretty good idea as he looks to Gwen. Leo brings up Gwen spending Dimitri’s money while claiming she had no idea where he could be.

Julie knows moving back to Salem hasn’t been easy for Jeremy but questions letting other people’s opinions drive him out of town. Jeremy says it’s not just that and that coming back to Salem was an experiment. Jeremy says that it was great to see everyone he missed all these years but thinks he’s ready to move on. Julie asks what if she’s not ready for him to move on.

Tate asks Holly to tell him everything about her trip. Holly says besides missing him, it was really great. Tate asks about her nephew Jude. Holly says he’s learning to speak French. Holly talks about seeing the Mona Lisa and the Eiffel Tower. Holly says it was magical and she’s sorry he couldn’t be there. Tate apologizes for cancelling last minute but Holly understands why he had to stay. Tate says it was important to Brady and Rachel. Holly asks if things are better for Rachel now. Tate admits he’s honestly not sure.

Maggie interrupts Brady and Sarah. Sarah thought she was going to see a movie with Julie. Maggie says she was but then she got a text from Holly that she was coming home early from Paris, so she went to pick her up from the airport. Maggie adds that she dropped Holly off with Tate as she couldn’t wait to see him. Maggie decides she will now go to bed and leave them to it but Brady stops her.

Gwen questions Leo and Javi accusing her of kidnapping Dimitri. Dimitri remarks that Gwen is part of the DiMera family now which means whoever works for them, works for her. Gwen argues that if she had a henchman, she would have them track Dimitri down, not kidnap him. Gwen points out that she even wanted to hire Leo to go find him but he refused. Leo points out that was only because he thought Dimitri wasn’t interested in him which annoys Javi as Dimitri then declares that there was no other man and he only loves Leo. Dimitri says he never stopped loving Leo. Leo responds that he’s moved on and is in love with somebody else now. Leo introduces Javi as the man he just married, his husband, and the one true love of his life.

Jeremy apologizes for dropping this news on Julie on New Year’s Eve. Julie clarifies that she loves his company but she would never want him to not be comfortable living here. Julie assures that a lot of them do want Jeremy in Salem. Jeremy thanks her and says that means a lot. Jeremy promises to think long and hard before his final decision. Jeremy thanks her for her kindness and support as it means so much to him. Julie says she will always be there for him.

Tate tells Holly that Rachel is very happy to have Kristen back but everything else about that situation was bizarre. Holly calls it insane and says they thought it was a hoax when they heard about in Paris. Holly guesses having her mom back must be helping Rachel at Bayview. Tate says Marlena was able to get Rachel out of Bayview for Christmas which they loved, but when she had to go back after, it was rough. Holly asks how Brady is. Tate says he’s good as he was able to work things out with Marlena, but it’s weird that he’s still living at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Brady guesses Maggie must be wondering what she walked in on. Maggie calls it none of her business. Sarah explains that they were planning a quiet night in. Maggie says that was her idea too as she was about to get in bed with a book and watch the ball drop. Sarah asks if she’s sure and invites Maggie to join them downstairs with sparkling cider.

Javi questions why Dimitri just happened to show up today of all days. Dimitri responds that he had no idea that Leo and Javi were getting married as his guard put him on a private plane straight to Salem. Gwen questions him not going straight to the police to tell them that he was held against his will. Dimitri declares that all he wanted to see was Leo and he remembered Leo stayed at the Salem Inn before he left. Leo informs him that he now lives with Javi. Dimitri says he didn’t expect to stumble in on his wedding and certainly didn’t plan it that way, but he bets he knows who did.

Julie wins the game of Scrabble. Jeremy then brings out party hats for them to wear for New Year’s.

Tate and Holly talk about Brady being at the Kiriakis Mansion, Belle being asleep, and Marlena being at Leo and Javi’s wedding. Holly questions if Tate was just going to spend New Year’s Eve all alone playing video games. Tate says he was taking a break from writing a paper and he didn’t feel like celebrating without her. Holly says she’s here now. Tate asks if that means she wants to go out. Holly says she’s fine staying in and a little tired from the plane. Tate decides they can just spend New Year’s Eve here as they kiss.

Maggie says she would love to ring in the New Year with Brady and Sarah but she’s barely keeping her eyes open, so she will celebrate in the comfort of her bedroom. Maggie tells them goodnight and wishes them a happy New Year as she exits. Brady and Sarah joke about that being awkward. Sarah says she’ll talk to Maggie about it tomorrow but admits she doesn’t know what she will say. Sarah points out that it’s now just them again.

Dimitri asks what better way for someone who hates he and Leo to kill two birds with one stone by leading him right here so that Leo’s wedding gets ruined and his heart gets broken. Leo says that his wedding wasn’t ruined. Dimitri explains that his flight was delayed and he’s sure Gwen was livid that her plan was ruined by some turbulence. Gwen argues that if Dimitri think she kidnapped him, he’s even more demented than when he convinced her to marry him. Leo doesn’t know what to say as he obviously had no idea that Dimitri didn’t write that letter. Javi points out that now Leo knows and they aren’t actually married yet since the marriage certificate hasn’t been filed. Leo argues that it will be, they signed it, and said their vows. Javi argues that when they got married, Leo thought Dimitri left him and didn’t love him back. Leo insists that doesn’t change how he feels about Javi. Javi believes that if Leo didn’t think Dimitri left him, he wouldn’t have even fallen in love with him. Leo asks what he’s saying. Javi tells Leo that he needs to deal with how he feels about Dimitri. Leo questions what he’s asking him to do. Javi tells him to do whatever he has to in order to know his heart. Javi declares that he’s going to tell Marlena not to file the marriage certificate yet. Leo asks what he’s talking about and says of course they are going to file the certificate. Javi feels they can’t like this. Javi declares that it’s not forever unless Leo wants it to be, but he needs to figure this out without him. Javi wishes them a happy New Year and walks off to go find Marlena.

Julie and Jeremy talk New Year’s resolutions. Julie wants to be less judgmental, more sympathetic, and spend more time with her friends and in the gym. Jeremy says so far, he just has one resolution so Julie asks what it is.

Leo questions how the hell Gwen and Dimitri could do this. Dimitri asks what he did. Leo complains that he made him fall in love with him and then hate him, then he finally got over him and now he doesn’t know what to feel. Leo declares that he has to go and rushes off. Gwen tells Dimitri that was quite a show. Dimitri tells her not to think that she’s getting off that easy as he has no doubt she’s behind all of this. Gwen asks if he has no other suspects and says she would think it was his mother who didn’t want to share him with anyone. Dimitri says his mother has her problems but she would want him to know that she was the one pulling the strings. Dimitri argues that Gwen has always been more than happy to hide her true intentions. Gwen says Dimitri can think whatever he’d like as he has no proof. Dimitri reminds her that he is a former ISA agent which Gwen laughs off. Dimitri declares that he will do whatever it takes to prove what she did to him and then he will make her pay as he then walks away.

Jeremy tells Julie that he doesn’t want to jinx it but Julie argues that it’s not a birthday wish. Jeremy points out that the ball is dropping so they count down to the New Year. Julie hopes it really is a Happy New Year for everybody.

Sarah asks if they should get downstairs. Brady stops and realizes they are a little late as it’s already midnight. Brady wishes Sarah a happy New Year and they kiss.

Tate and Holly wish each other a happy New Year as they kiss.

Javi storms off to the park in a panic and breaks down crying as fireworks go off.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn where he had rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed and had left a card for Javi.

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