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Julie brings Jennifer a coffee in the living room of the Horton house. Jennifer thanks her and says she didn’t sleep much. Julie bets she knows why. Jennifer admits she was having a hard time believing that Chad could forgive Cat and be friends with her, but Chad being in an actual relationship with Cat feels like the worst betrayal as Julie hugs her.

Chad sits with Thomas in his room and notes that he doesn’t have a fever. Thomas doesn’t care and says he just doesn’t feel well. Chad agrees to let him stay home today but he has to go back to school tomorrow. Chad calls Thomas “buddy” but Thomas responds that he’s not his buddy anymore. Chad knows Thomas is upset about him dating Cat and says he’s so sorry that he found out how he did. Chad promises to fix this and make it right.

Jennifer tells Julie that she doesn’t have a problem with Chad moving on with his life, but questions why he has to move on with Cat. Jennifer talks about Thomas being so upset and hurt because Chad kept it secret from him. Jennifer adds that Thomas is angry like they all are because Cat deceived them in the worst possible way. Julie calls it very bad. Jennifer brings up that she’s supposed to be interviewing Julie about Tom, but she just doesn’t have it in her right now. Julie says she assumed that might be the case, so she sent for some backup.

Cat sits at home when she gets a text from Chad, saying they need to talk.

Julie tells Jennifer that she thought she might need some help as Jack arrives, which they call perfect timing. Jennifer hugs Jack and says she’s so glad he’s there. Julie thanks Jack. Jack tells Jennifer that Julie told him what happened, so he got the first flight out. Chad then comes downstairs and enters the room, greeting Jack. Chad says he told Thomas that he would make this right, so that’s what he’s going to do. Chad then exits the house. Jennifer thinks it’s too late for that.

JJ walks in to the town square and stares at the spot where he shot Theo as he grabs his badge. JJ flashes back to when he called Jennifer while planning to end his life. JJ then gets a call from Jada and confirms he just had his meeting with the department psychologist and they talked about what happened with Theo in the blackout and how it brought back the memory of shooting him. JJ agrees to continue therapy as he’s determined to get through this.

Julie thinks Jennifer is the most qualified writer in the world to tell Tom’s story. Jack agrees. Jennifer thanks them for having so much faith in her. Jennifer realizes it’s been 40 years since she came back to Salem. Jennifer recalls just looking for a temporary place, but she found a lifelong home. Jennifer jokes that she caused a lot of trouble when she first got there as she flashes back to stealing when she first got there. Jack doesn’t think he’s heard that story before. Jennifer flashes back to Tom and Alice advising her about school. Julie jokes that Jennifer is not the only grandchild who caused problems for Tom and Alice. Julie says they both had wild streaks but turned out pretty much alright. Jack encourages that Tom and Alice would be very proud of the women that Julie and Jennifer have become.

Chad goes to Cat’s apartment. Cat guesses things didn’t go so well with telling his family about them. Chad confirms it didn’t go well.

Julie brings out family scrapbooks to help with the interview. Jack opens one of the scrapbooks. Jennifer talks about how Tom and Alice always taught them to try and find the best in everyone and have forgiveness in their hearts and then she thought about Cat, who made them relive the most awful tragedy of their life. Jennifer declares that she can’t forgive Cat.

Chad informs Cat that Rachel did see them kissing at mini golf and told Thomas. Cat can’t believe Thomas found out like that instead of from Chad. Cat brings up that Thomas was okay with Chad dating Stephanie and questions why he reacted so differently to them dating. Chad explains that Thomas did like Cat until he talked to Rachel.

Jennifer begins interviewing Julie about Tom. Julie talks about Tom being a poet and how Alice kept some of his poems. Jennifer sees one that Tom wrote after her parents got divorced and flashes back to when Tom first read it to her. Julie talks about Tom seeing tons of patients at the hospital every day but when he came home, he always made time for them. Jack brings up Jennifer going to Alice for relationship advice which Jennifer says she was doing long before she met Jack. Jennifer talks about how her and Frankie weren’t meant to be, but she’s glad she took Alice’s advice and told him how she felt because it led her to her next chapter. Jennifer declares that all her mistakes led her to the man she was destined to be with in Jack. Julie believes in destiny and that the universe leads them to who is supposed to be their soulmate. Jack comments that Julie and Doug were certainly soulmates. Jennifer says so are they as she hugs Jack. They look through more of the scrapbook and find that Alice kept Jennifer’s very first story written for the Spectator. Jack says he remembers those days so well and that she knew she could do it. Jennifer recalls Jack being very skeptical of her writing at first as they flash back to their early days at the Spectator which they joke about now as they hug.

Cat doesn’t understand and asks what else Rachel told Thomas. Chad informs her that Rachel told Thomas that she was impersonating his mom when she first came to town, which she knows from living in the DiMera Mansion with her. Chad explains that they were playing Monopoly and Rachel was losing, so she wanted to get back at Thomas. Cat asks what Thomas said to him. Chad says that he told him he doesn’t understand how he could be with someone that pretended to be Abigail. Cat holds back tears and asks what happens now and where they go from here. Chad responds that he promised to make it right and there’s only one way he knows how to do that in order to regain Thomas’s trust. Cat says it’s okay and she knows that he’s going to say they can’t be together. Cat tells Chad that she gets it and understands that he has to put his kids first. Chad would like to say there could be a chance for them someday, but she’s already put things on hold for so long, so he doesn’t want to ask her to wait especially when he doesn’t know if that day is ever really going to come.

Jack calls it a miracle that he and Jennifer got it together enough to tie the knot and questions how many times he actually proposed before she finally said yes which they flash back to. Jennifer jokes that she fell hard for him eventually while Jack says he was glad to be there to catch her sort of as they flash back to more of their moments together, their eventual wedding, and the birth of Abigail. Jennifer says they were blessed with a perfect daughter. Jack says they still are in their hearts which they agree will be forever.

Cat wishes she could go back in time to meet Chad as herself and not pretending to be Abigail. Chad says if not for those awful circumstances, they would’ve never met and he’s grateful that they did and that he got to know the woman she is. Chad calls her beautiful and thanks her for making him feel something he didn’t think he would ever feel again. Cat cries that she’s really grateful to have had Chad in her life and experience his kindness in spite of everything. Cat tells Chad that he will always be in her heart. Chad responds that she will be in his.

JJ goes home and is surprised to see Jack, who says he just got in after Julie called him, thinking Jennifer could use some support after the news about Chad and Cat. Jennifer comes back in, surprised to see JJ as she thought he had to work. JJ says it was just a morning meeting and now he has the rest of the day off. Jennifer is glad as it gives them more family time together. JJ asks how Thomas is doing. Jennifer admits he’s terrible and didn’t even go to school today. JJ asks if Chad is around. Jack informs him that Chad left awhile ago to make things right, whatever that means. Jennifer says that means he’s with Cat Green as they speak.

Chad asks Cat to promise to stop being so hard on herself for what happened between them in the past. Chad wishes they could’ve kept going. Cat calls Chad the kindest human she’s ever met and she doesn’t think he’ll ever realize just how much he means to her. Chad knows he may have made it seem like this was easy for him, but it was really hard because he cares about her. Chad kisses Cat goodbye and then exits. Cat then starts to cry.

Julie announces she made a fresh pot of coffee and is then surprised to see JJ has joined them. JJ says he should let them get to work as he forgot Jennifer was interviewing Julie. Jennifer invites him to stay and says they got sidetracked with the scrapbook. Jack talks about how they went over how they met and got married. JJ jokes that it sounds like Jennifer’s kind of party where she’ll be passing out his baby photos. Jennifer brings up never telling the story of how they decided on JJ’s name. Jennifer says they’ll do that and then get to work. They flashback to being on a boat when they decided on JJ’s name. Jack explains that he first thought it would be egotistical to name his son after himself, but in hindsight he’s so glad they did because JJ does the name proud more than he ever did. Jack calls JJ kind, selfless, and a damn good police officer determined to serve and protect the community that their family has loved for so many generations. Jack knows Tom and Alice would be brimming with pride at what JJ has become, just like they are.

Cat sits at home, crying.

Thomas comes in to the living room and asks about them talking about Tom. Jennifer tells him about the Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic. Thomas wishes he could’ve met Tom. Jennifer says they all have so many stories to tell. Jennifer brings up coming to live with Tom and Alice when she was just a little bit older than Thomas. Thomas questions her not living with her parents. Jennifer explains that her mom was sick and she didn’t get along with her dad, so she moved in with her grandparents and it was the best decision she could’ve made. Thomas asks if he can live with them. Chad then comes in with Charlotte, exciting Jack and Jennifer. Charlotte runs up to Jennifer. Jennifer hugs Charlotte and Thomas as she declares that she’s so happy to have the Hortons back together in the house.

Happy 40th Anniversary to Melissa Reeves as Jennifer Horton!

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Sarah runs in to Xander outside the Brady Pub and says she wasn’t expecting to see him tonight since he and Philip have the meeting with Tony. Xander says they do but he needed to refuel, pointing out that Victoria’s legacy is on the line. Sarah encourages that he’s got this as she kisses him for good luck as Xander then walks away.

Maggie joins Philip in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie talks about Brady and Alex being as concerned as they all are, but they know the roles they have to play tonight. They talk about Brady being in the legal role while Alex is playing the calm role with SJPR in case the lawsuit goes forward. Philip brings up how his fraud would then come out and says none of this would be happening if he hadn’t gone along with Vivian forging the letter from Victor. Maggie says he made a colossal mistake but what matters is that he’s trying to make amends. Maggie believes that’s what Victor would’ve wanted above all else, for all of them to come together as family. Philip hopes that’s enough to keep his company from falling in to the hands of Tony DiMera.

Tony stands in the living room of the DiMera Mansion where he declares to Stefano that it’s almost time.

Johnny wonders how the person who wrote the letter would get the idea that he was in a relationship with Holly while Chanel wonders how they even knew they were attempting to adopt Tesoro. Johnny says the timing is way off while Chanel wishes Holly could remember more from before the fire. They then realize that Holly said that she lost her phone in the fire which means the photos were sent before she got a new phone, so she couldn’t have sent those photos at all. Johnny wonders who did and why. Chanel questions how to get to the truth. Johnny thinks he knows someone who can help them.

Arianna goes to her dorm room where she finds Holly packing her things. Holly tells her that she’s moving out as she can’t stay here. Holly announces that she’s made her decision to drop out of Salem U.

Sophia and Tate finish up working at the Brady Pub. Sophia asks if he feels like hanging out after they clock out. Tate apologizes but says he’s in is head right now and wouldn’t be good company. Sophia apologizes for saying anything about Holly and Johnny but Tate says he needed to know. Sophia says she knows it has to hurt. Tate says he doesn’t want to talk about it and is going to get some air. Tate storms out as Sarah enters the Pub. Sophia tells Sarah not to mind Tate as he has a lot going out. Sophia offers to take Sarah’s order, but Sarah says she wants answers as to why she is lying to her and everyone else.

Maggie asks if Philip honestly believes Tony ever expected their family to be so united as his strategy was to pit he and Xander against each other. Philip calls divide and conquer pretty effective but Maggie says not this time. Philip says it means a lot to have her, Brady, and Alex in his corner but he hopes she doesn’t end up regretting having his back through all of this because if they untangle Titan from DiMera, the company will be in dire straits. Philip worries about going through all of this just to lose everything. Maggie encourages that they would just rebuild it, pointing out that Victor built the company himself from the ground up while they are not alone. Maggie declares that the Kiriakis family is much stronger together.

Arianna questions Holly drunk sexting Johnny. Holly says she’s mortified enough as it is. Arianna brings up her having a crush on Johnny in high school but he’s her professor, married, and Ari’s uncle. Holly repeats that she wasn’t in her right mind and is sure she planned to send the photos to Tate but she doesn’t remember anything about last night. Arianna acknowledges that they all do stupid stuff when drunk and apologizes for not doing more. Holly says it’s not her fault but she’s beyond humiliated and asks how she’s supposed to face Johnny or Chanel again. Holly adds that she definitely can’t keep taking Johnny’s class. Arianna thinks she’s overreacting as things happen and this will blow over. Holly says starting the fire will still probably get her kicked out of the dorms. Arianna says she can move out with her and find a place off campus. Holly thanks her but says she obviously caused all this trouble because she can’t cope with being around Tate and Sophia. Holly thinks the universe is telling her that she needs a change of scenery. Arianna realizes that Holly isn’t just talking about leaving the dorms. Holly confirms that she spoke to her mom and is going to live with her in Paris like she should have in the first place. Holly declares that it’s time for her to get the hell out of Salem.

Johnny finishes a call with Rafe, thanking him for doing this and says to call if he finds anything. Johnny informs Chanel that Rafe is going to try to pinpoint where the photos were taken from and if they were from the hospital then they will know Holly was lying but if they weren’t then someone must have sent the photos while Holly was in the hospital and is trying to stop them from adopting Tesoro. Johnny declares that the question is who?

Sophia tells Sarah that she doesn’t have time for whatever this is. Sarah tells her to make time. Sophia asks if they can do it after her shift. Sarah demands Sophia text her the minute she’s done and to meet her at the park as she then exits the Pub.

Johnny feels there’s still so many unanswered questions like how Tesoro’s birth mother would have even found out they were planning to adopt him. Chanel blames herself for talking about their plans. Johnny says they couldn’t have known Tesoro’s mother would write a letter trashing him. Chanel points out that they don’t know for sure who wrote the letter but whoever it is knew about his past with Holly and used it against them. Johnny questions who would want to destroy their chances at having a family. Chanel responds that the only person she can think of is EJ.

Philip, Maggie, and Xander go to the DiMera Mansion to meet with Tony. Tony asks what they have decided about his offer. Maggie states that they agreed it would be best for both families to keep this out of court. Tony agrees and says it’s settled then that DiMera will be returned to his family. Xander tells him that’s correct, but Titan stays with them.

Arianna argues that Holly can’t just leave like this. Arianna says they’ve all made mistakes and that’s no reason to move to another continent. Holly loves her for trying to talk her out of it but says she’s already made up her mind and her mom is super excited for her to come to Paris. Holly insists that it’s for the best. Arianna starts to cry. Holly tells her to come visit her in Paris. Holly says she’ll be leaving tomorrow and asks Arianna not to tell Tate until after she’s gone. Arianna reluctantly promises as they agree to video chat. Holly thanks her for being the best thing to come out of a crappy year and says she’s really lucky to have her as a friend. They hug as Holly then takes her bags and exits.

Sophia meets Sarah in the park and asks what this is all about. Sarah responds that she needs to know what happened to her baby and she needs the truth this time. Sophia questions her calling her a liar. Sarah states that Sophia said she went in to labor on her own and panicked over her mother or Tate forcing her to keep the baby so she dropped her baby off at the fire house. Sophia confirms that is the truth. Sophia reminds Sarah that she can’t tell anybody without risking losing her medical license so they have nothing else to say here. Sarah says that’s unless she thinks that something has happened to her baby. Sophia questions what she is talking about and tells Sarah that her baby is Tesoro and he’s the happiest baby she’s ever seen. Sarah tells her to stop lying to her while Sophia insists she isn’t. Sophia argues that she told her all of this months ago and questions why she suddenly doesn’t believe her. Sarah then reveals that Tesoro’s DNA was tested and he’s definitely not her and Tate’s.

Tony comments that he underestimated them financially. Maggie says they are ready to go now. Tony warns that by splitting Titan from DiMera, they will be sending Victor’s company in to a death spiral. Xander responds that Titan’s future is none of his business, so he can take their offer or leave it. Philip explains that Tony will regain control of his family’s company while they will keep their family’s company. Tony continues to warn that they could lose everything. Maggie declares that’s a risk she’s willing to take for her family.

Chanel asks Johnny if this could be another one of EJ’s schemes. Johnny says he made a point not to tell EJ about the adoption. Chanel says it’s possible he found out from someone else. Johnny knows EJ is capable of stooping that low but doesn’t think he’d be that sloppy. Johnny then gets a call back from Rafe. Johnny thanks him and says he owes him one. Johnny hangs up and informs Chanel that the text wasn’t sent from the hospital and the picture he got were sent near the town square while Holly was still in the hospital. Chanel realizes this means Holly doesn’t remember sending the pictures because she didn’t. Johnny states that means someone is setting them up. Johnny says that Rafe plans to take what he knows to social services and he hopes having an FBI agent on their side will help their case. Chanel gets excited that they may still have a fighting chance to adopt Tesoro. Johnny says they just have to prove that they deserve to be his parents which means they have to figure out who is screwing with them.

Holly returns home to the Kiriakis Mansion with her packed bag as she thinks back to her relationship with Tate.

Arianna looks at a frame of her and Holly until Tate shows up at the door and says he needs to see Holly but Arianna says that could be a problem.

Sophia accuses Sarah of lying about Tesoro not being her baby. Sarah tells her to give up the charade while Sophia argues that Sarah is making up a story about a DNA test. Sophia asks why a DNA test would even be run. Sarah reveals that Brady asked Rafe to run one because he started to suspect that Tesoro was Tate’s son. Sophia accuses Sarah of saying something to him but Sarah says it didn’t come from her as she kept her word. Sophia argues that there’s something wrong with the test then because Tesoro is her son. Sarah adds that they ran the DNA test twice just to make sure and declares that Tesoro and Tate are not a parental match. Sophia asks if they didn’t compare any of her DNA to the baby. Sophia swears that Tesoro is her son but declares that if what Sarah is saying is true, then Tate isn’t the father.

Tony tells Maggie that he’s disappointed but he can understand them going with her heart over her head but he can’t understand Xander and Philip’s motivations. Tony can’t understand Xander protecting the legacy of a man who wouldn’t even acknowledge him as his son. Maggie says he’s out of line while Philip tells Tony to go to Hell. Tony asks if Xander is willing to lose everything for a family who will never embrace him as their own.

Arianna informs Tate that Holly isn’t there as he just missed her. Tate says she isn’t answering his calls and asks if she has any idea when she’ll be back. Arianna says that she has no clue. Tate comes in to the room and asks her to go easy on him. Tate asks Arianna if the rumor about Holly and Johnny is true. Arianna assures him that it’s not and nothing is going on between them. Tate asks how a rumor like that even gets started in the first place. Arianna responds that she has an idea.

Chanel tells Johnny that they have to come up with a list of suspects. Chanel suggests someone at Salem U had access to Holly’s phone and an axe to grind. Johnny kisses Chanel and thanks her for helping him figure out who is targeting them.

Sophia begins to panic, saying this can’t be happening. Sarah asks if she had sex with someone else besides Tate around the time her baby was conceived. Sophia admits so and realizes that the other guy must be the baby’s father.

Tony argues to Xander that he’s selling his soul to people that wouldn’t think twice about selling him out. Xander says they may have once been a house divided but at the end of the day, Philip is his brother and he has his back. Philip says he has his as well. Maggie doesn’t blame Tony for trying to come between them but says he failed as they are not backing down. Tony declares that he will take DiMera back while they can pick up the scraps of what’s left of Titan. Tony suspects he’ll be picking Titan up in a matter of months when they have to sell. Maggie then exits with Philip and Xander.

Xander and Philip go to the Titan office. Xander thought it would be more satisfying and hates that they had to deal with Tony while he was in a position of power. Philip says that part is over at least and now the real work begins. Xander says they need to let Brady and Alex know that DiMera and Titan will be untangled any day now. Philip stops him and wants to clear the air. Xander says he won’t let what Tony said get to him. Philip feels Tony was right about one thing, that if they don’t play their cards right, they really could lose everything. Xander assures him that won’t happen as long as they stick together.

Maggie goes home and is surprised to find Holly in the living room. Maggie hugs her as Holly asks if she can crash there tonight. Maggie says this is her home and asks if it has to do with the fire. Holly cries that everything is ruined as they embrace.

Tate questions Arianna thinking someone just made up this story about Holly and Johnny to hurt her. Arianna thinks Holly made a stupid mistake and everyone else has the wrong idea. Arianna explains that when Holly was drunk, she sent suggestive pictures to Johnny but it was a total accident and thinks she meant to sent them to Tate. Arianna argues that Holly is still in love with Tate but he keeps screwing things up.

Sophia complains that she told herself this wasn’t possible. Sarah asks Sophia who Tesoro’s father is. Sophia calls it none of her business. Sarah agrees but says it is Tate’s business as he’s torturing himself over not getting to meet the baby, so he deserves to know that it was never his to begin with. Sophia feels what’s done is done and telling Tate now won’t solve anything. Sarah tells Sophia that she’s been where she is now, so she knows what it’s like to feel that she has to hide her child’s paternity. Sarah adds that no matter what she tells herself, a secret like that won’t stay hidden forever as the truth always comes out in the end.

Chanel asks Johnny who he thinks is behind all of this. Johnny reminds her that when they met outside the Pub, Sophia was there and then he ran in to her again in the town square. Johnny says he mentioned the adoption but never told her it was Tesoro and they already know how she feels about them after backing out of adopting her baby. Chanel adds that Sophia hates Holly and wonders if she could really be the one setting them all up.

Philip tells Xander that he’s not sure he deserves it after everything he did, but promises to make it up to him. Xander says he already has with Sarah, pointing out that Titan is not the only thing he’s trying to save as his marriage is finally back on track which wouldn’t have been possible if Philip told her that he beat him within an inch of his life. Philip admits that if he was in Xander’s shoes, he may have done the same thing. Xander thinks Philip may have had more self control than him. Xander points out that Philip could’ve blew up his spot when Sarah was grilling him at Victoria’s party, but he protected him instead. Philip says that’s what family does. Philip says he sincerely hopes that Xander and Sarah get back on track, but until then they’ve got work to do. Xander declares they will return Titan to it’s former glory.

Tate complains to Arianna that he doesn’t need another lecture about how he royally screwed things up with Holly because he knows that he did. Arianna mocks him finally becoming self-aware. Tate asks what else she wants him to do since Holly told him that he already lost her. Tate argues that if she loves him like Arianna said, maybe there’s a chance. Tate asks Arianna to just talk to Holly. Arianna wishes she could but asks Tate to go as she needs to study. Arianna agrees to tell Holly that he stopped by as Tate then exits.

Holly feels like Maggie is even more ashamed of her but Maggie says she’s never ashamed of her. Holly believes she messed up so badly that the only way out is to leave Salem. Maggie says she just came back from a difficult meeting for Titan that may shed a different light on her decision. Maggie tells her that someone she worked with made a terrible mistake and they all became vulnerable because of it and then another threat happened, so the only way forward was to face things head on instead of running away. Holly asks if she thinks moving to Paris is running away. Maggie says of course not, but if she wanted to stay, she thinks she could weather the storm no matter how bleak it seems now. Holly isn’t sure but Maggie says she’s sure enough for the both of them. Holly hugs her and thanks her, saying it means a lot to her. Holly says it’s not about running away but she’s in this crazy cycle with Tate, partying too much, and been obsessing over guys wrong for her. Holly feels she needs a fresh start and she can’t do it here. Maggie understands but wishes she didn’t because she will miss her so much. Holly thanks her for everything as they hug.

Johnny doesn’t know how to make sense of it but Sophia being the one behind the texts makes the most sense since she’s friends with Arianna so she’d have easy access to Holly’s phone. Chanel says it doesn’t explain the letter to social services. Johnny points out that it was anonymous so it could’ve been Sophia pretending to be the mother, unless she really is Tesoro’s mother which Chanel calls impossible since Sophia was still pregnant when the baby was left at the fire house. Johnny says he doesn’t know how to explain it but if they accept the idea that Sophia is Tesoro’s mother, then everything else makes sense. Chanel agrees that it does. Johnny says if Sophia is capable of setting them up and sabotaging them, God knows what else she’s capable of. Chanel adds that if this is true, then that means Tesoro is the baby they were planning to adopt the first time.

Sarah tells Sophia that it would be a lot easier for her if she got ahead of this thing. Sophia tells her to run another DNA test and offers a sample of her hair right now since her main concern is that Tesoro is safe. Sophia argues that once she proves Tesoro is her baby, she’ll have no reason to keep harassing her and they can all just move on. Sarah questions just letting Brady and Tate continue to torture themselves over this. Sophia remarks that they will get over it eventually. Sarah argues that they won’t stop looking until they find answers about what happened to her baby. Sarah thinks it would be better if those answers came from Sophia. Sophia says she’s sorry but she can’t tell Tate that the baby isn’t his and neither can Sarah.

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Brady sees Sarah at the hospital after dropping Rachel off for therapy. Sarah talks about being glad because she’s a big believer in therapy. Sarah then informs Brady that she and Xander are about to start couples therapy. Brady is surprised that Xander agreed to that while Sarah admits she made it mandatory to give their relationship another chance. Brady says it’s better to deal with things head on, especially when there’s kids involved.

Johnny and Chanel are at home as Johnny wonders if he should text Holly again and questions why she isn’t reading his texts as he needs to know why she sent him those provocative photos and complains that the timing couldn’t have been worse in the middle of their adoption meeting. Johnny remarks that he doesn’t know what she was thinking.

Arianna and Holly get set up in their new dorm room while Holly continues to complain and blame herself, worrying that she could get expelled. Holly then decides it’s okay and might be a blessing in disguise if she got kicked out of Salem U because she’s starting to hate it there.

Tate and Sophia get sent on break at the Brady Pub. Tate tells her that he’s just going to take a walk on the pier but Sophia gets shocked by something she sees on her phone.

JJ goes to see Jada in her office at the police station. Jada says she didn’t get a chance to thank him for everything he did to help restore order in the town square during the blackout as she’s sure it was challenging. JJ confirms that it was. Jada asks if there’s something he wants to share with her. JJ responds that there is something he wants to talk to her about. JJ then hands over his badge and announces he’s resigning from the force.

Theo walks through the town square and thinks back to JJ stopping him there during the blackout, triggering flashbacks to when JJ shot him. Abe then appears and startles him, asking if he’s alright. Theo says he’s okay and that he was just lost in thought. Abe asks if it’s because of the blackout and hopes it didn’t affect his feelings about moving back here. Theo responds that there’s a lot to think about because being back in Salem stirs up all kinds of feelings.

Arianna questions Holly hating it at Salem U, arguing that they’ve had some epic times. Holly assures that she loves being her roommate, but aside from that, her life is a total disaster as she points out that Tate lives down the hall from them and he and Sophia are in her film class. Arianna argues that Tate is just a guy while she is a queen. Holly calls herself the queen of screwups. Arianna insists that Holly can do so much better, pointing out that Tate cheated and not her. Holly thought they could get through everything as she doesn’t understand why everything went sideways.

Tate asks Sophia what’s going on. Sophia informs him that a friend told her that Holly is seeing an older, married guy and she’s sorry to just drop that on him. Tate finds that hard to believe and questions who the guy is. Sophia claims it’s none other than Johnny DiMera.

Chanel tells Johnny that if Holly thought she could come between them, she’s sadly mistaken. Johnny argues that this doesn’t seem like Holly to be this deluded and spiteful. Johnny is thankful that Chanel believes in him. Chanel talks about being through a lot together and their love kept them strong. Chanel hopes this hasn’t messed up their chances to adopt Tesoro because he has her heart already as they hug.

Sarah tells Brady that she and Xander still have a long way to go, but she’s feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time. Brady gets a text and tells Sarah that he’s waiting on an important message, but is disappointed by what he sees.

JJ explains to Jada how he saw Theo in the town square when they were trying to clear everyone out. Jada tells him that Theo told her something happened in the square and he seemed pretty shaken up. JJ admits they both were as it felt so much like what happened last time when he shot him.

Abe tells Theo that the only thing he’s ever wanted is for him to be happy. Abe promises that his mom would be as proud of him as he is as they hug.

Tate tells Sophia that this doesn’t make any sense. Sophia feels it kind of does, bringing up how Holly had a crush on Johnny in the past. Tate insists that she was totally over him. Sophia says she thought so too, but maybe Johnny becoming her college professor got her interested again.

Arianna promises Holly that everything is going to get better and encourages her to give things a chance. Holly then checks her new phone and finds out all her photos and texts are gone from the cloud and wonders why she has all these texts and messages from Johnny.

Chanel apologizes for how she first reacted to seeing the pictures that Holly sent him. Johnny understands she was shocked and upset. Chanel brings up that he did say Holly just ended things with Tate and had been drinking. Johnny then gets a call back from Holly, who says she got his text and asks what’s going on. Johnny tells her that he and Chanel need to speak with her right away. Holly asks if it’s about her paper. Johnny says he’d rather not discuss it over the phone, so Holly agrees to come by his place. Johnny says they will be waiting for her and hangs up.

Sarah asks if Brady got bad news. Brady says it’s just disappointing as he thought he had a lead on Tate’s baby, but it turns out he was wrong.

Chanel asks Johnny how Holly sounded on the phone. Johnny says she sounded like she had no idea why he was calling and suggests she’s embarrassed after sobering up. Chanel remarks that she should be. Holly then shows up at their door.

Tate doesn’t believe Holly would be hooking up with Johnny, pointing out that he’s happily married. Sophia agrees that it’s pretty extreme. Tate asks if it’s just one person saying this. Sophia claims that her friend heard it from others and rumors get around. Tate suggests they could just be trying to cause trouble. Sophia suggests maybe Holly made up the rumor herself to make Tate jealous or punish him but Tate says she wouldn’t do that. Sophia points out that Tate did say she was pretty hurt when she found out about them hanging out. Tate asks how Sophia thinks Holly found out that they kissed.

Abe promises Theo that he won’t bug him about getting a job or moving to Salem permanently as he then walks away. Arianna comes by with her bag of laundry, so Theo offers her a hand which she accepts.

JJ tells Jada that he thinks he and Theo both relived that terrible moment when he shot him. Jada asks if JJ thinks he acted inappropriately last night. JJ wants to say no and that he did everything by the book, but he really doesn’t know.

Johnny asks Holly how she is feeling today. Holly says she has a sore throat from inhaling smoke but she’ll manage. Holly admits she’s feeling ashamed and tells them about how she caused the fire which Johnny says they heard about. Holly asks if that’s why they called her over. Johnny argues that she must know it’s about the photos she sent. Holly questions what photos. Johnny asks if that’s how she wants to play this and tells her to get out her phone. Holly explains that she got a new phone since she lost her old one in the fire and everything is gone. Johnny says they’ll use his then and shows her the photos on his phone which shocks Holly.

Jada tells JJ that Theo told her something happened and brought up racial profiling. Jada then asks if JJ would have stopped him if he were white. JJ assures that he would have since there was a city wide curfew in effect and he was stopping everyone of all races. JJ believes he was consistent with his actions and attitudes. JJ feels he was direct, but not aggressive. Jada asks if JJ escalated the situation inappropriately or if he drew his weapon. JJ confirms he did not. Jada feels he did everything by the book, so she questions why he is turning in his badge.

Arianna buys Theo coffee in the town square for helping her carry her laundry. She tells him about the fire during the blackout. Theo asks why her roommate isn’t helping her. Arianna responds that she’s been dealing with a lot lately so she didn’t want to stress her out with anything else. Theo calls her a good friend. Arianna hopes that’s enough.

Holly panics as Johnny explains that she sent those pictures to him last night. Holly says she has no memory of taking the pictures or sending them. Holly suggests maybe she meant to send them to Tate. Chanel questions Holly saying this whole thing was an accident. Holly remembers texting Johnny and he called her last night so he must have been her most recent contact. Holly says she’s never done anything like this and she’s so sorry to both of them. Johnny wants to believe her but says it still doesn’t explain the letter.

Sophia hopes Tate doesn’t think she told Holly about him kissing her. Tate confirms that he doesn’t since when Holly punched him, she said Sophia didn’t tell her. Sophia asks who he thinks could’ve told her then. Tate says he doesn’t know since they were alone in his room and asks if she told anyone else. Sophia says she doesn’t think so but then recalls to him that after she left his room, she ran in to Arianna in the hall. Sophia adds that she told her nothing happened but she was looking at her like she didn’t believe her. Tate concludes that maybe Arianna ran back and told Holly. Sophia tells Tate that she’s so sorry as she thought she did a good job covering. Tate says it’s fine as it’s his own stupid fault. Sophia says it’s not like he even wanted to kiss her and was just trying to get info out of her. Tate says he’s not proud of that but he’s trying to shake the feeling that there is something she’s not telling him. Sophia asks him to let it go, claiming there’s nothing else she can say to him. Sophia says her break is over and goes back in to the Pub to work.

Sarah asks Brady what the lead on the baby was. Brady explains that when Sophia slipped and referred to the baby as a him instead of her, he did a little digging. Sarah asks what exactly he was looking for. Brady informs her of his crazy theory that Sophia lied about the gender of the baby because she delivered sooner than expected and dropped the kid off at the fire house.

Theo and Arianna talk about how they grew up in Salem and both moved away for awhile. Theo mentions just getting back a few weeks ago. Arianna asks how he likes being home. Theo responds that he’s not sure as it still doesn’t feel like home yet. Arianna relates to that feeling in the beginning but encourages him to give it some time and he’ll be vibing with Salem all over again.

JJ tells Jada that he’s gone through the training and he knows like everyone else that he has certain prejudices but he has tried very hard to be aware of them to be sure what happened to Theo never happens again, even though he was cleared and charges were dropped. Jada understands something like that lives with you forever. JJ talks about losing hope and going to a really dark place after it happened, but he found his way out thanks to friends and family. JJ says he’s tried very hard since then to be a better person in every way possible. Jada thinks he’s doing a pretty good job of it. JJ recalls Theo getting upset when he saw him in the town square and he told him that rejoining the police department was a mistake because he didn’t have the right judgment to be a cop. JJ declares that maybe Theo’s right that he’s not meant to serve.

Sarah tells Brady that if he’s right then maybe Sophia did the right thing since the drop offs at the fire house are set up for safety. Brady agrees and explains that his investigation had nothing to do with questioning her decision, but finding out what happened to his grandchild. Brady decides it doesn’t matter anyway because the baby does not belong to Tate and Sophia. Brady informs Sarah that Rafe got a sample of DNA from Tesoro and he had Tate’s toothbrush, but the DNA samples didn’t match which seems to surprise her too.

Tate goes back in to the Pub and offers to help Sophia but she says she’s good. Tate asks if Sophia can promise him that she’s telling him the truth about their baby and not hiding anything. Sophia complains that they’ve been over this a million times and says she’s not hiding anything from him about their baby. Sophia hopes Tate can take comfort in the fact that their baby will have an amazing life and parents because she made sure of it.

Holly questions Johnny and Chanel thinking she wrote the letter. Johnny says it’s hard not to think the letter was connected to the pictures she sent while Chanel adds that whoever wrote the letter knew that Holly once had feelings for Johnny. Holly assures that she hasn’t for a long time and has no clue on how any of this is happening. Chanel asks what she last remembers from the night of the fire. Holly says she was talking to Johnny on the phone and then she felt sick, then she woke up in the hospital. Holly says she can’t do this and needs some air. Holly tells them that she’s really sorry and hopes they believe her as she rushes out.

Arianna thanks Theo again for his help as they officially introduce themselves to each other. Arianna says she hopes to see him around. Theo says he’d like that as he walks away.

Jada tells JJ that if she didn’t think he was capable of being a good cop, she’d be the first one to take back his badge and gun. Jada says she’s been in the job for a long time and thinks JJ is a great cop and credit to the force. JJ is not so sure. Jada urges him to have confidence because if he starts doubting himself, he will become a liability. Jada suggests he take a few days off and have a session with the psychiatrist on the force, then they will revisit his resignation after that which JJ agrees to. JJ then takes his badge back and thanks Jada for believing in him.

Johnny tells Chanel that Holly sure seemed shocked to see the photos. Chanel says that Holly has bent the truth in the past but agrees with the look on her face. Johnny wonders how the person who wrote the letter would get the idea that he was in a relationship with Holly while Chanel wonders how they even knew they were attempting to adopt Tesoro. Johnny says the timing is way off while Chanel wishes Holly could remember more from before the fire. They then realize that Holly said that she lost her phone in the fire which means the photos were sent before she got a new phone, so she couldn’t have sent those photos at all. Johnny wonders who did and why.

Brady tells Sarah that the message he got earlier was the results of the second DNA test, confirming Tate and Tesoro are not a match so he’s definitely not Tate and Sophia’s baby. Sarah flashes back to questioning Sophia’s story. Sarah then tells Brady that she’s so sorry as she can see how disappointed he is. Sarah says she has to get back to work while Brady says he’s going to see Steve to plan out their next step in finding Tate’s child. Sarah wishes Brady luck as he exits the hospital. Sarah then removes her coat and rushes down the hall.

Tate tells Sophia that he’s really sorry about how he handled the whole situation as it wasn’t fair to her or Holly. Sophia asks if he finally believes her now. Tate says that he does and he won’t ask her about the baby anymore. Tate decides that if Sophia says the baby is in a safe and happy home, that’s good enough for him.

Holly walks by the Brady Pub and looks through the window to see Tate and Sophia inside with Tate having his hand on her shoulder. Holly then turns away upset and calls her mom, telling her that her whole life is a mess and she wishes she could live with her in France. Holly thanks her for understanding and says she can’t wait to see her. Holly tells Nicole that she never wants to come back to Salem ever again.

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Chad asks Thomas what’s going on and if he’s sick. Thomas says it’s his heart because Chad told him that Cat was just his friend, but Rachel said she’s his girlfriend. Thomas guesses that’s why Chad was at Cat’s house last night and calls him a liar. Chad explains that he went to Cat’s house to do some work when the power went out. Thomas asks if that’s it. Chad then confirms that he and Cat have feelings for each other.

Cat meets with Rafe in his office. Rafe asks if she learned anything new at her lunch with Gwen. Cat responds that she actually did.

Jeremy Horton shows up at Stephanie’s door with a bouquet of flowers. Stephanie is shocked and asks what he’s doing there. Jeremy responds that he needed to see her.

Steve and Kayla sit together at the Brady Pub. Steve brings up Brady calling to tell him that Tate and Tesoro were not a DNA match and that Kayla is running the test again. Kayla insists that there won’t be a different outcome since she oversaw the test herself and the chance of error was zero. Steve says he was so sure they were onto something. Jennifer then arrives to surprise them.

Chad tells Thomas that he and Cat did start out as just friends but it turned in to something more. Thomas questions when, arguing that he asked him a few weeks ago if he liked her and he said no. Chad apologizes for not telling him and Charlotte sooner, saying he needed to figure out his feelings. Chad asks why Thomas seems angry since he thought he liked Cat. Thomas says not anymore. Chad points out that Thomas liked Stephanie when he dated her. Thomas then shouts that Stephanie wasn’t living in the DiMera Mansion, pretending to be his mom.

Cat tells Rafe about Gwen getting trapped in the free clinic at the hospital. Rafe questions what she was doing there. Cat explains that EJ was hitting her up for a sizable donation to the hospital and that she got stuck behind an electric security door. Rafe comments on her being stuck with EJ for all that time, but Cat says the strange part is that EJ wasn’t there.

Jennifer joins Kayla and Steve at the Pub. Jennifer thanks Kayla for agreeing to help her with her article. Kayla says it’s an honor to be paying tribute to Tom Horton while Jennifer talks about how touched she was when Chad asked her to write the article. Jennifer then informs them about Jeremy coming back to town.

Stephanie questions why Jeremy needed to see her. Jeremy thought they could talk. Stephanie says he could’ve just called but Jeremy says he wanted to bring her flowers as a peace offering. Stephanie questions how he found her. He informs her that Julie gave her the address. He adds that he was in town for a job interview and stopped by to see her when he saw Alex and assumed she lived there. Jeremy asks if he can come in but Stephanie says no and that Alex will be back soon. Stephanie adds that she has a ton of work to do. Jeremy promises not to take up much of her time and asks for just a few minutes, so she allows him in.

Chad questions who told Thomas that Cat pretended to be his mother. Thomas tells him it was Rachel and questions why Cat would do that and why Chad would believe she was Abigail when she doesn’t look anything like her. Chad calls it very complicated. Thomas guesses this is what Jack and Jennifer couldn’t forgive Cat for which Chad confirms. Thomas asks how Chad could forgive her and why he’d want someone so mean to be his girlfriend.

Rafe questions Cat about EJ leaving Gwen in his new hospital wing. Cat says that Gwen said he had an errand and she also feels it’s suspicious but didn’t ask questions. Cat adds that EJ doesn’t strike her as being cool with outsiders being in his inner sanctum so something doesn’t add up. Rafe agrees that something must be going on.

Jennifer begins recording her interview with Kayla, who talks about Tom Horton being very encouraging of her and making her feel she could do anything. Kayla talks about it being Tom’s advice that she become a doctor. Jennifer tells Steve that she’d love to hear his impressions of Tom too. Steve calls Tom one of the best men he ever knew. Steve says the hospital was lucky to have him running the show for all those years and now they are lucky to have Kayla. Kayla calls it enormous shoes to fill. Steve says it takes a special person to be chief of staff of a busy hospital and Kayla handles it beautifully day in and day out. Kayla says it helps that she always feels like Tom is by her side and she prays for his strength and guidance when she needs it.

Stephanie tells Jeremy to say what he came to say. Jeremy starts by congratulating her on One Stormy Night, guessing that she is Anastasia Sands. Stephanie asks why he would think that. Jeremy brings up the scene of sex in the cockpit at 20,000 feet. Stephanie tries to say plenty of people join the mile high club. Stephanie adds that she’s in a serious relationship now. Jeremy repeats that the flowers were just a peace offering. Jeremy tells her that he has so many regrets about how he treated her and wonders how he could’ve blown something so badly as the most important thing in his life. Jeremy states that he came to see her because he figured she’d find out he’s back in town and he wants her to know that she has nothing to worry about. Jeremy says she will live her life and he will live his.

Jennifer thanks Kayla for taking the time to do this. Kayla and Steve say they could go on about Tom forever. Kayla talks about being thrilled that the hospital is honoring Tom in this way. Jennifer calls it way overdue and says it would’ve meant the world to him. Kayla and Steve tell Jennifer that they know she’s eager to get to the house to see Julie and the grandkids. Jennifer states that she is, but admits there is tension between her and Chad because of Cat Green. Steve asks if something is going on between them. Jennifer says that’s what she’d like to know.

Rafe and Cat talk about the possibility of whatever’s going on between Gwen and EJ having to do with the blackout. Cat questions the high security electronic door. Rafe remarks that EJ does love a secret room and questions EJ not giving Cat a tour of the construction site. Rafe suggests she ask EJ to put that on the to-do list. Cat says that’s exactly what she was thinking.

Jennifer explains to Steve and Kayla that Chad told her that he and Cat were just friends, but she senses it’s more than that. Jennifer doesn’t know how Chad can tolerate being around Cat. Jennifer remarks that it’s bad enough having Cat stay in Salem but now her brother Mark was granted parole. Jennifer calls it shocking because she and Jack wrote out statements imploring that Mark be denied early release. Steve asks if Chad gave a statement. Jennifer complains that Chad was making excuses for Mark and that he’s not a threat anymore and that he only did what he did because of Clyde held their mother captive. Jennifer can’t believe Chad would defend Mark when he’s the one who tampered with the DNA test to make them believe Abigail was alive and almost orphaned her grandchildren. Jennifer argues that she’s sure Cat can get Mark his job back with EJ because she’s convinced that Cat has everybody brainwashed. Kayla knows Cat has hurt Jennifer and Jack terribly, but tells her that she’s been working with Cat at the hospital and she’s really trying to make amends, doing great work with Marlena and the hospital fundraiser. Jennifer questions if Cat has Kayla on her side too. Kayla encourages Jennifer not to hold on to this anger. Jennifer asks if Steve’s going to tell her how wonderful Cat is too. Steve says he’s not defending what Cat and her brother did, but if Clyde had his family captive, he would do what he needed to do too. Jennifer questions just letting go of the fact that Cat was pretending to be her murdered daughter back from the dead. Kayla knows Cat hurt her in the worst way but advises her against holding on to the rage inside of her. Jennifer asks if she’s supposed to take Cat out to lunch. Kayla says they’ve all needed forgiveness at some point in their life. Kayla states that they have loved people who are lost, troubled, and violent but they were able to change for the better because they were forgiven. Steve states that he was one of those people and so is Jack. Kayla says she has known forgiveness and brings up a time when Abigail was suffering terribly and felt that her husband and son would be better off without her. Jennifer argues that Abigail was mentally ill. Kayla points out that she felt her only choice was to disappear forever and a lot of people thought that was an unspeakable thing to do but Jennifer understood Abigail did what she did to protect her family even though she hurt them. Jennifer asks what her point is. Kayla points out that Jennifer was able to forgive Abigail so she thinks she’s capable of forgiving Cat. Jennifer refuses, arguing that Cat wasn’t mentally ill. Kayla argues that Cat was desperate and made the only choice to protect her family. Kayla thinks forgiving her could help take away Jennifer’s pain and she wants her to be free of this.

Stephanie tells Jeremy that it shouldn’t be too hard for them to live their own lives as most people don’t know what he did to her. Stephanie adds that her parents know a little, but not everything. Jeremy says he’s grateful for that as he was in a bad place back then, but that’s not who he is anymore. Stephanie admits she heard he turned his life around and she’s glad, but she wasn’t trying to protect him by keeping what he did to herself. Stephanie says she was ashamed. Jeremy tells her that what happened between them was all on him and he’s so sorry for everything. Jeremy admits he could’ve called and told her this on the phone, but he thought he needed to apologize in person. Stephanie says she appreciates that and that he’s willing to take responsibility. Jeremy says it’s the least he could do and then he read her book. Stephanie hoped he wouldn’t and asks him not to tell anyone that she wrote it. Jeremy promises not to tell a soul. Stephanie thanks him and guesses his interview went well since Julie told her that he got a job. Stephanie asks if he’s still flying planes. Jeremy informs her that his flying days are over and he’s a teacher now. Jeremy reveals that he’s going to be teaching at Salem Elementary and that Thomas will be one of his students. Stephanie questions how he can be a teacher when he has a serious criminal record and was on the run. Jeremy responds that he realized he didn’t want to live like that, so he turned himself in, worked things out with law enforcement and all the charges were dropped. Stephanie guesses he got a second chance. Jeremy says he was determined not to blow it, went right to therapy and started doing volunteer work where he discovered he has a connection with kids so he went back to school and became a teacher. Stephanie finds it hard to imagine him as a teacher. Jeremy assures he’s a changed man and calls Salem the perfect place to prove it. Jeremy knows it’s a lot to process and thanks her for giving him a chance to say his peace. Jeremy tells her to take care as he then exits.

Chad tells Thomas that the situation with Cat is complicated and he’s very sorry for not being straight with him. Chad promises to tell him the truth from now on as he doesn’t want there to be any secrets between them. Thomas complains that Cat turned Chad into a liar and screams that he doesn’t want to listen to him ever again as Jennifer arrives. Thomas runs in to Jennifer’s arms as she questions what happened.

Stephanie dumps Jeremy’s flowers in the trash as Kayla shows up at her door. Kayla knew she was working from home so she brought her a burger from the Pub. Kayla admits she had another reason to stop by as she can’t wrap her head around the fact that Stephanie is Anastasia Sands. Stephanie complains that she wasn’t supposed to know and she wouldn’t know if it wasn’t for the blackout. Kayla understands that Stephanie’s fans were excited about the Q&A and she didn’t want to let them down. Kayla adds that she’s just sorry that EJ found out. Stephanie says she couldn’t let EJ go on thinking that Kayla was Anastasia Sands. Kayla says that Stephanie is obviously tremendously talented and she has a big hit, but she never would’ve thought she wrote it. Kayla adds that she didn’t tell Steve. Stephanie says it’s bad enough that Steve read it while Kayla feels she should take that as a compliment. Kayla repeats that it’s a big hit and says she’s so proud of her. Kayla knows the hard work that goes in to writing a book and getting it published. Stephanie thanks her and says that means a lot. Kayla adds that there is another reason she came by. Kayla informs Stephanie that Jennifer is in town and she told her that her nephew Jeremy is also in town. Stephanie reveals that he was just there.

Rafe reminds Cat that it’s been awhile since they’ve worked on her self defense training. Cat assures that she’s been working on it. Rafe says he’d like to give her another lesson since they are investigating EJ and there’s no telling what they will come up against. Cat agrees that she would like to learn some new moves and says to let her know when works for him. Rafe asks if everything else is alright. Cat says everything is good. Rafe questions if it is since she’s checked her phone like ten times since being here. Cat guesses she can’t get anything past him. Cat informs Rafe that she and Chad are going public with their relationship. Rafe is surprised and says he didn’t know. Cat says no one did and they just decided to do it but she’s a little nervous about Chad talking to his family today and she hasn’t heard back. Cat calls it an obviously very delicate conversation. Rafe suggests Chad is probably just trying to figure out what to say or they are still talking. Cat worries that he could be avoiding her because it was a complete disaster.

Jennifer asks what is going on and what happened. Chad apologizes and claims they are fine. Jennifer argues that it didn’t seem fine. Chad says they just need a minute to finish their conversation. Jennifer asks what Chad said that had Thomas so upset and says to tell her what’s going on. Thomas then shouts that Chad is dating Cat Green.

Kayla questions Jeremy being in Stephanie’s apartment and what he wanted. Stephanie explains that he wanted to tell her that he worked hard to turn his life around and that he was a changed man, then he promised to leave her alone. Kayla asks if she believes him. Stephanie admits he seemed sincere but she’s not sure.

Cat walks through the town square with Felicity. Felicity asks when Mark will be home. Cat says she knows it will be soon. Felicity feels bad thinking Cat was all alone during the blackout but Cat reveals she wasn’t alone.

Jennifer tells Chad that she knew it. Chad asks if they can table this until he can finish talking to Thomas. Thomas yells that he doesn’t want to talk to him and runs upstairs.

Cat informs Felicity that Chad was at their place during the blackout and ended up staying over. Cat adds that it turns out Felicity was right all along and now everyone is going to know because they decided to tell their families that they are dating.

Jennifer complains that she knew this was going to happen as soon as Chad let that vile woman in to his life. Chad apologizes as this is not how he wanted her to find out. Jennifer asks what about his son. Chad says he said he was sorry and that he’d find a way to explain it to him. Jennifer calls it inexplicable that he’s dating Abigail’s impostor. Jennifer can’t imagine the confusion and betrayal going through Thomas’s mind. Jennifer questions in what universe he thought getting romantically involved with Cat would be remotely okay. Chad asks if she’s done because he has to go talk to Thomas. Jennifer says she’s not as Chad walks out.

Stephanie tells Kayla that she doesn’t love that Jeremy is back in Salem but she’s willing to believe he changed and give him a second chance as they all deserve. Kayla asks her to promise to keep her eyes open and her guard up which she agrees to do.

Rafe joins Steve at the Brady Pub. Rafe says he spoke to Brady and he’s sorry the DNA test didn’t work out. Steve appreciates Rafe getting the sample from Tesoro to make things easier. Rafe asks if Steve called because he has another lead on Tate’s baby. Steve says unfortunately no, but he was hoping Rafe could look in to someone else on the down low. Rafe asks who. Steve reveals that it’s Jeremy Horton.

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Alex greets Stephanie at home and comments on her tossing and turning last night. Stephanie talks about still being upset over what happened at the hospital. Stephanie can’t believe she thought it was a good idea to use Kayla’s office for her blog tour. Alex says she needed a place to work with power and it would’ve been fine if EJ wasn’t such a micromanaging jerk. Stephanie adds that now EJ knows her secret. Alex reminds her that he’s not going to out her since he needs her at the hospital. Stephanie worries that EJ could go back on his word and asks how soon before he uses it against her that she is Anastasia Sands, feeling it could wreck her PR business. Alex thinks she could neutralize that by coming clean herself.

Cat runs in to Chad in the town square and calls it a nice surprise. They joke that they just saw each other this morning but it feels like forever. Chad says he feels over the moon while Cat says she feels happier than she’s been in a really long time.

Julie brings Thomas home from school and says she wouldn’t have taken him if she knew he didn’t feel good. Julie checks that he has no fever. Thomas says he just wants to go upstairs and sleep.

EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion where Gwen is in the living room, questioning where he has been. EJ is not in the mood. Gwen complains that he left her alone locked in the clinic all night during the blackout. EJ mocks her. Gwen then reveals that she wasn’t alone for the entire duration because Leo found her and helped her out.

Cat thought Chad was going straight home. Chad says he got an alert about fried equipment during the blackout at the Spectator, so he had to go check on it but he’s going home now. Cat asks if he still plans to tell his family about them. Chad confirms there’s no going back now. Chad asks if Cat is having second thoughts. Cat assures she isn’t and just wishes she was as optimistic as he is about telling his family. Chad declares that once this is over, they won’t have any more secrets and can see each other whenever they want. Chad says that includes right in the middle of the town square as he kisses her.

Stephanie questions Alex thinking she should come clean about being Anastasia Sands. Alex thinks it would strengthen her brand and encourages that she would find a way to spin it. Stephanie feels maybe they are getting ahead of themselves. Stephanie points out that Kayla agreed not to say anything and EJ promised to keep quiet. Alex worries that if EJ figures out a way to use it to his advantage, he definitely will so he thinks they should take that power away from him. Stephanie responds that it’s not just her PR career that she’s worried about. Stephanie reminds Alex that she based an encounter in the book on an ex and she really doesn’t want him to see it. Stephanie wishes she hadn’t written about that at all. Alex argues that writers use real life inspiration in their novels all the time. Alex asks if she honestly thinks he would read it, claiming if one of his exes wrote a novel, it would stay on the shelf. Stephanie questions if he wouldn’t be a little bit curious if an ex of his wrote a best selling sexy romance novel. Alex then admits he sees her point. Alex goes over the scenario of her ex finding out she wrote a book, picks it up, and skims through chapters somewhere in the world as he then wonders if it could be about him. Alex thinks he would just chuckle to himself and move on, so he doesn’t think it would be that terrible. Stephanie then reveals to Alex that her ex is on his way back to Salem.

EJ demands that Gwen make sure Leo remains clueless about their behind the scenes operation at the Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic. EJ questions how the hell Leo got her out since the backup battery for the security door has yet to be installed. Gwen reveals that Leo had to put a hole in the wall with a crowbar. EJ questions letting him do that while Gwen questions EJ leaving her stuck there. EJ then reveals he was also stuck in an elevator which shocks Gwen, who asks why he didn’t say that from the beginning. Gwen asks if he was alone. EJ admits he was with Belle, so Gwen says he will have to tell her everything.

Chad goes home where Julie is reading the Spectator and worries to Chad about the power outage being caused by the clinic at the hospital. Julie hopes there won’t be more issues since a lot of family is coming to town to honor Tom’s legacy. Chad says not to worry and assures that EJ knows how important it is to Salem and Tom’s family, so he’s sure he is on top of it. Chad asks how it went with the kids last night. Julie says it was wonderful and they were great. Julie informs Chad that Thomas wasn’t feeling well when she picked him up from school and he’s asleep now. Julie notes that he doesn’t have a cough or a fever. Chad says she should’ve called him. Julie didn’t want to do that when he was busy getting the paper up and running after the blackout. Chad thanks her for taking such good care of him and watching him. Julie says it’s always a pleasure. Julie then asks how Chad’s evening with Cat Green was.

Paulina finds Cat in the town square and asks where EJ is hiding. Cat informs her that EJ is working from home today. Paulina complains that she’s left several messages summoning him to her office which he has ignored. Cat calls that strange and doesn’t know why he isn’t answering. Cat asks what is so urgent. Paulina reveals that they strongly suspect that his hospital construction is what caused the blackout last night and if so, he needs to take responsibility. Cat promises to let him know, so Paulina thanks her and walks away. Cat then pulls out her phone and calls Rafe. Cat says she has that lunch she told him about but asks Rafe to meet her after.

EJ tells Gwen that there’s nothing to tell and that he and Belle just happened to be leaving the hospital at the same time when the power went out, so they were stuck there for awhile. Gwen is sure EJ was happy to be with Belle and try to worm his way back in to her good graces. Paulina then walks in and tells EJ that there is no excuse for him to be ignoring his mayor’s calls. Gwen agrees and then says she has to get to lunch, so she exits. Paulina then asks EJ what he has to say for himself. EJ informs her that he only just got home after spending the night in an elevator. Paulina argues that was hours ago and she left him countless messages, adding that he knows damn well why she’s there.

Alex questions how Stephanie knows her ex is on his way back to Salem. Stephanie reveals that she found out from his cousin. Alex asks about him having family in town then questions who this guy is, why she won’t tell him, and who his cousin is. Stephanie then informs Alex that it’s Jeremy Horton.

Julie questions Chad happening to be in Cat’s apartment when the power failed. Chad explains that Cat is EJ’s assistant so she’s coordinating the details for the gala event for the clinic and the Spectator are involved in promoting and supporting it, so EJ thought it would be a great idea for them to put their heads together. Julie asks if it was all EJ’s idea then. Chad says it wasn’t some nefarious plot and that they are all trying to work together for Tom’s memory. Chad adds that Cat thinks it’s amazing that Jennifer is writing the article for the Spectator. Julie blows that off and says she’s trying to imagine Chad and Cat sitting in the dark all night, talking about Tom’s legacy and asks if that’s how it happened. Chad hoped to have a conversation with her about something kind of important. Jeremy Horton then appears, surprising Julie.

Cat and Gwen go to lunch at the Bistro. Gwen says she’s glad they are finally doing this. Cat asks where Gwen was during the blackout. Gwen reveals that she was trapped at the free clinic construction site all night. Cat asks what she was doing there. Gwen explains that EJ is courting her for a donation, so she thought she would cast her eye on things, then he said he had an errand to run and he left for awhile, leaving her behind an electronic security door so she was trapped when the power went out.

EJ tells Paulina that he has no idea why she has graced his doorstep. Paulina asks if he has any idea how much his free clinic cost the city. EJ questions her believing what Leo Stark came up with to drum up clicks. Paulina reveals the city power company confirmed to her personally that a power surge caused the blackout at the planned Dr. Tom Horton Free Clinic. Paulina hopes EJ is ready to pay a utility bill or a sizable fine. EJ responds that he’s sorry but he won’t be paying a cent and there’s not a damn thing she can do about it.

Jeremy tells Julie and Chad that he’ll be staying for awhile. Julie says her part of the family couldn’t be happier. Julie talks about Jeremy reminding her of Mike and Bill as she hugs him. Julie can’t believe Jeremy is really there since it’s been so long since she’s seen him. Jeremy brings up hearing Doug is gone and how hard it’s been for Julie. Julie credits her wonderful family and Chad’s kids brightening the days for her. Jeremy tells Chad how sorry he is for his loss as well. Chad says Abigail always spoke fondly of her cousin Jeremy, so it’s good to finally put a face to the name. Jeremy calls Abigail very kind even when he didn’t deserve it. Julie calls that the past and a long time ago. Chad asks what brings Jeremy back to town. Jeremy says he was at a crossroads in life and went back to school to become a teacher. Jeremy reveals that he was offered a long term position at Salem Elementary to teach 5th grade which excites Chad and Julie as Julie reveals that Jeremy will be teaching Chad’s son Thomas.

Alex didn’t know Stephanie dated a Horton. Stephanie calls it not something she wants to relive. Alex asks if she minds telling him why. Stephanie informs him that Jeremy was trouble and ran an airline that was a front for an illegal smuggling operation which got her and some friends mixed up in dangerous situations. Alex always thought the Hortons were saints. Stephanie says most of them are, but Jeremy was an exception. Alex asks if that’s why she never really talked about him before or if there’s something more. Stephanie admits there’s something more. Alex reminds her that she can tell him anything and asks if Jeremy hurt her. Stephanie clarifies that he didn’t hit her, but he was abusive in other ways. Alex asks what he did but Stephanie would rather not talk about that. Stephanie states that all she will say is that she was much younger when she dated Jeremy, so she made excuses for his behavior. Stephanie admits when things were good, they were great, but when they were bad, they were awful.

Cat is sorry to hear Gwen got trapped. Gwen jokes that now she has this really good story to tell while dining out. Gwen asks about Cat’s blackout experience. Cat says she was at home. Gwen asks if she was by herself but Cat admits Chad was with her which surprises Gwen. Gwen notes that Chad is quite good at holding grudges. Cat says she’s found him really forgiving so Gwen says maybe Cat brings out the best in Chad. Gwen asks if Chad is a frequent house guest of her. Cat explains that EJ wanted her to meet with Chad about the gala and the Spectator but Chad was already ahead of them and had Jennifer working on an article about Tom Horton. They talk about Jennifer being Gwen’s stepmother. Cat bets Jennifer hates her a lot more than she hates Gwen which Gwen laughs off. Gwen tells Cat that her life would be a thousand times better if she doesn’t care about Jennifer. Gwen encourages that developing thick skin comes with being universally hated then comments that she knew they would be fast friends.

Paulina warns EJ to drop the attitude or he’ll have more to worry about than a utility bill. EJ asks if that’s a threat. Paulina calls it a warning because if he refuses to cooperate with the city cleaning up his mess, he’ll be hearing from the city attorney. EJ warns her not to escalate this because it was Salem’s aging power grid that caused the transformer to blow which caused the blackout which Paulina doesn’t believe. EJ adds that if Paulina does try to take him to court, he will counter sue the city for gross negligence and he will have Stephanie and Leo on articles that the city is delaying the start of the Tom Horton Free Clinic.

Julie encourages that Jeremy will be a wonderful teacher. Jeremy appreciates her faith in him. Jeremy mentions having to run an errand. Julie hoped he would have lunch with them, so he assures that he will be back for that as Julie walks Jeremy out of the house. Thomas then comes downstairs. Chad says he heard Thomas wasn’t feeling well. Thomas responds that he’s thirsty and needs water. Chad questions Thomas not giving him a hug. Thomas says not right now, so Chad asks him what’s going on.

Stephanie apologizes to Alex for never telling him about Jeremy. Alex understands it’s hard for her to talk about. Stephanie says it’s partly because she was ashamed that she ended up in that situation and even more that she stayed with him. Alex encourages that she has nothing to be ashamed of, but Jeremy does, and it wasn’t her fault so he asks her to understand that. Stephanie knows you’re not supposed to blame the victim and she would say the same thing if it happened to a friend. Alex questions why she can’t believe that about herself then. Stephanie responds that she sort of does on a rational level, but deep down she doesn’t know. Stephanie states that she’s the daughter of a detective and somehow missed every single red flag. Alex states that Jeremy’s actions are his actions only. Stephanie agrees that it wasn’t her fault and thanks Alex for reminding her as they hug. Stephanie adds that she doesn’t think about Jeremy that often and he left town years ago, promising to get his life together. Stephanie mentions hearing that Jeremy cleaned up his act and was doing well, but when Julie told her that he was coming back to Salem, she thought of seeing him again. Alex hopes Jeremy knows to steer clear of her and says he doesn’t know what he would do if he saw the son of a bitch that hurt her like that. Stephanie says she doesn’t want Alex to beat him up or anything but Alex says he can’t make any promises. Stephanie says that was in the past and promises she’s okay now. Alex kisses her and then says he told the family he would meet with them about the meeting with Tony since he gave them 24 hours. Alex offers to stay with Stephanie but she assures that she’s okay and tells him to go. Alex tells her that he loves her so much and to call him if she needs anything which she agrees to do. Stephanie thanks Alex for listening. Alex thanks her for telling him as they kiss and then he exits the apartment. Stephanie holds back tears and tells herself that it’s all in the past.

Paulina tells EJ that they better wait for a full report from the power company before pointing any fingers, but warns this is not over and her people will call his people. EJ stops her to ask how Chanel and Johnny are. Paulina asks why the hell she would tell him, saying he lost the right to ask about their children when he deep faked the video of Chanel in court. EJ denies that but Paulina insists knowing he was behind it. Paulina asks if EJ will ever learn since he pulled a stunt like that right when Johnny was convinced to give him a second chance. Paulina hopes he’s done with him for good this time as she exits the mansion.

Cat and Gwen walk through the town square, agreeing that lunch was fun and they should do it again some time. Gwen tells Cat to take care as she walks away. Cat then pulls out her phone to text Chad, asking how it went with his family.

Chad asks Thomas what’s going on and if he’s sick. Thomas says it’s his heart because Chad told him that Cat was just his friend, but Rachel said she’s his girlfriend. Thomas guesses that’s why Chad was at Cat’s house last night and calls him a liar.

Jeremy Horton shows up at Stephanie’s door with a bouquet of flowers.

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Brady questions Tate and Tesoro not being a DNA match. Kayla says she’s sorry as she knows that’s not the outcome he was hoping for. Brady asks if there could’ve been a mistake but Kayla assures that she followed the progress all the way through. Brady says he was so sure that it was Tate’s child but guesses it’s back to square one.

Tate pleads with Holly not to give up on them now after they’ve been through so much together. Holly argues that he had sex with Sophia and nothing can ever change that. Tate says they got past that, so she has to be committed to moving forward. Holly remarks that she’s not the one who can’t stay away from Sophia. Holly knows it’s been hard to not know about his kid but it’s been hard for her too. Tate acknowledges that he’s been selfish and lost sight of what means the most to him which is her. Tate tells Holly that he loves her so much. Holly responds that he has a funny way of showing it.

Johnny swears to Chanel that Holly is a student to him and that is all. Chanel shouts that they just lost their baby. Johnny doesn’t know what’s going on but says it’s a lie and someone is setting him up. Johnny tells her that she has to believe him. Chanel declares that Johnny just crushed her dream and ruined everything. Chanel asks why the hell Holly sent him those pictures if she’s just a student to him. Johnny shouts that it makes no sense. Chanel argues that Holly is infatuated with him again and asks if she got flirty and he just couldn’t resist. Johnny responds that he has done nothing to lead her on and she only talked about an assignment she deleted. Chanel questions why she sent him those pictures then. Johnny wishes he knew.

Sophia checks Holly’s phone and sees she sent the pictures to Johnny’s phone at 9:02 AM and flashes back to Arianna telling her that Holly’s in the hospital after the fire and that it all happened around 9 AM. Sophia decides she can’t give Holly’s phone back now. Sophia then turns off location services on Holly’s phone and erases all content on it.

Kayla tells Brady that maybe Sophia’s story is true and the baby really was adopted by a family in Chicago. Brady hopes that’s true but questions why Sophia was acting squirrely and claimed to know nothing about the parents. Kayla suggests Sophia might not remember because it’s the only way she can move on with her life. Brady argues that Tate deserves to know what happened to his child. Kayla feels for Tate but says that Sophia is the one who carried the baby for 9 months with the emotional toll of that. Brady doesn’t want to cause Sophia more pain but says they just want to know that the baby is safe and loved. Brady keeps thinking about John and how he didn’t know his real family until later in life. Brady states that he doesn’t want that for his grandkid.

Arianna returns to Sophia and tells her that the fire department gave the all clear to go back to her dorm room but the smoke damage is so bad that they’ll pretty much have to move to another room now.

Brady tells Kayla that he’s just really missing his dad as he would know how to handle this and he has so many questions. Kayla offers to help any way she can. Brady knows she can’t break confidentiality, but says he has strong reason to believe that Sophia was carrying a boy even though she’s telling everyone it was a girl. Brady says if she dropped the baby off at the firehouse, it would make sense to throw everyone off and questions why she would otherwise lie about the baby’s sex. Kayla responds that they may never know what Sophia was thinking. Maggie rushes up to ask how Holly is. Kayla informs her that she is okay and that Brady rescued her. Brady says he was just lucky to be at the dorms at the time the fire broke out. Maggie says she’s grateful but ask why Holly couldn’t leave on her own and if she was trapped. Brady explains that Holly was passed out drunk. Maggie complains that they had so many talks about this. Kayla calls an unfortunate common college practice. Maggie worries that it could’ve cost Holly her life.

Tate tells Holly that he’s so sorry that he hurt her again as what he did was stupid and beyond dumb, but he was desperate because Sophia had been stonewalling him about the baby, so he stupidly thought he could get her to tell him the truth. Holly hopes it was worth it. Tate says it wasn’t at all and calls himself an idiot. Holly tells him that he blew up what was left of their relationship. Holly cries that she tried to be patient and stand by him, but she can’t do it anymore and can’t be apart of this love triangle. Tate knows she is angry and has every right to be, but points out that she’s in the hospital and he’s still trying to shake the image of Brady carrying her out. Tate doesn’t know what he would do if he lost her. Holly asks Tate to just go. Maggie then arrives and embraces Holly as she cries.

Chanel asks Johnny how to explain the letter but he doesn’t know. Chanel argues that the birth mother obviously has an issue with them. Johnny wishes he had an explanation. Johnny tells her that it kills him to know he could be the reason they can’t adopt, especially after everything that happened last time. Johnny promises to do everything he can to fix this but Chanel says it’s too late. Chanel cries that their chance to adopt Tesoro is gone and when the social worker turns in her report, their chance to adopt any other baby will be gone too.

Tate says goodbye to Holly and Maggie as he then exits the room. Maggie tells Holly that she’s so glad she’s alright and asks what happened since she wants to hear it from her. Holly admits she really messed up, drank too much, and knocked a candle over that caused a fire as she completely fell apart between the blackout and losing her paper. Maggie asks what else happened. Holly tells her that Tate cheated on her.

Brady tells Kayla that he hopes Maggie can get through to Holly as she has to him on the subject of drinking. Kayla thinks Holly learned a very important lesson. Brady thanks Kayla for supervising the DNA tests. Kayla encourages Brady not to give up. Brady assures that he doesn’t intend to, but says he will spend more time focusing on Rachel and Tate. Kayla knows he’s dealing with a lot and hopes Steve can take some of the burden away from him. Brady responds that Steve has been a great help, just like he was to John. Kayla says they hope that he finds what he’s looking for and that he and Tate can find some peace. Kayla walks away as Tate returns and asks Brady what that was about. Brady claims Kayla was just upset that Tate and Holly are having problems. Tate calls that an understatement. Brady offers to get Tate back to the dorms but Tate says he has to work today, with Sophia, as they exit the hospital.

Johnny argues that the social worker is just a cog in the machine and doesn’t make any final decisions while Chanel worries that her report will carry a lot of weight with child services. Johnny says that’s why she needs to know that everything she thinks happened between he and Holly is a lie. Johnny calls it their dream to have a family and declares he will not let anyone get in the way of that. Johnny urges her not to lose faith in him, pointing out that she believed in him during his trial can now as well. Chanel cries that she wants to and sees how upset he got, so she knows he’s telling the truth and she does believe him. Johnny says he loves her as they hug.

Arianna tells Sophia that most of the stuff in her room was destroyed but luckily most of it came from Gabi Chic. Holly’s phone vibrates in Sophia’s pocket as Johnny tries to call. Arianna asks if she’s going to answer that.

Johnny calls Holly and leaves a voicemail that he needs to speak to her right away.

Arianna asks Sophia if she’s going to see who left her a message. Sophia blows it off as probably being her mom checking on her. Arianna guesses she’s worried about her. Arianna then asks Sophia to help her pack up her room but Sophia says she has to get to work and rushes off. Arianna thanks her for nothing.

Johnny sends a text to Holly’s phone that he left her a voicemail and tells Chanel that college kids are always on their phones, so he’s sure that she’ll get right back to him. Chanel remarks that’s unless she’s ghosting him. Johnny declares that he’s not waiting around and is going to find her at the school right now, so he exits.

Brady and Tate walk through the town square. Brady notes that Tate hasn’t said a word since they left the hospital and guesses he’s thinking about Holly. Tate states that they had broken up before, but this time feels like it’s final and like Holly is putting a wall up. Tate questions what he was thinking by inviting Sophia back to his room. Brady understands that he took a risk and it backfired. Tate says he just feels sick about the whole situation and he doesn’t understand how Holly found out that he kissed Sophia.

Holly explains to Maggie that Arianna told her that she saw Sophia leaving Tate’s room and that it was obvious they hooked up. Maggie says if that’s true, she’d be disappointed in Tate after what happened last time. Holly knows she’s disappointed in her too. Maggie tells her that alcohol and drugs are never the answer. Holly figured a few drinks were no big deal and doesn’t even know how she ended up passed out. Maggie understands she was trying to get through her pain but reminds her that the consequences don’t just affect her but everyone in her dorm. Holly brings up how her father died. Maggie says at Daniel’s memorial, she said she felt cheated because her time with him was tragically cut short. Maggie asks if alcohol is going to cut short Holly’s time with her like the pills almost did. Holly swears it won’t. Maggie says they don’t want any more phone calls like that. Holly cries that she’s sorry and feels she screwed up her start at college, but promises to do better. Maggie assures that she forgives and loves her. Maggie tells Holly to reach out to her when she’s hurting instead of trying to escape the pain. Holly cries that she loves her as they hug.

Johnny finds Brady and Tate in the town square, asking where he can find Holly as he needs to speak to her right away. Brady then informs him that Holly is in the hospital.

Paulina goes to see Chanel with a bag full of things to decorate the nursery. Paulina says she can’t wait to hear how she and Johnny knocked it out of the park, but Chanel breaks down crying as Paulina hugs her and asks what’s wrong. Chanel then explains that the birth mother of the child wrote a letter to social services. Chanel talks about the humiliation and shock of the worker reading those words out loud. Chanel adds that they claimed Johnny was having an inappropriate relationship with a student and a picture of Holly popped up on his phone. Chanel guesses Holly’s old crush on Johnny came back and whoever wrote the letter claim they saw Holly sexting Johnny. Paulina says at least it’s one sided and that Johnny hasn’t initiated contact. Chanel then informs her that Johnny called Holly last night and claimed it was just about an assignment. Chanel calls it such a disaster and worries about what the social worker will put in the report. Paulina asks where Johnny is. Chanel tells her that he went to find Holly.

Johnny is shocked to hear about the fire in the dorms as Brady explains a candle was knocked in to the trash can, but nobody was seriously hurt and Holly will be okay. Tate asks what Johnny needs to talk to her about. Johnny says she had a question about their class. Brady says he’s sure that can wait. Tate then heads of to get to work. Johnny asks if Tate is alright. Brady explains that Holly broke up with him and he’s taking it pretty hard. Johnny asks when he can see Holly. Brady says she should be discharged pretty soon but he’s getting the feeling it’s about more than a class assignment. Brady asks Johnny what’s really going on.

Kayla joins Maggie in Holly’s hospital room to check on her. Holly says she’s a lot better so Kayla brings her discharge papers and scrubs to change in to. Kayla adds that she would like to go over something else. Kayla is sure they discussed Holly’s drinking last night and her levels were very high which is consistent with drinking a whole lot. Holly responds that she only had two roman diets. Kayla asks if she saw the drinks poured. Holly admits she didn’t and that she didn’t eat dinner. Kayla advises her to be very careful which she promises to do. Kayla adds that Holly did inhale a lot of smoke so she might be weak but her energy should come back in a few days. Kayla reminds Holly to get a lot of rest. Holly says she has to get back to school. Maggie wants her to come home for a few days but Holly feels she has to get back to the dorms to apologize to everyone, especially Arianna, and to find her phone.

Sophia goes to the Brady Pub and disposes of Holly’s phone in the trash can outside as Tate walks up and questions what she’s doing.

Maggie brings Holly to the dorms where Arianna rushes up to hug her, saying she’s glad she’s alright while Holly apologizes for what happened. Arianna then informs Holly that they are getting evicted, which Holly says is all her fault.

Johnny tells Brady about Holly sexting him and the social worker seeing the photos which came from Holly’s phone. Brady assures him that Holly was hammered and did get in a fight with Tate, but he doesn’t see her doing something this reckless. Johnny tells Brady about the letter from someone claiming to be Tesoro’s birth mother. Johnny adds that hardly anyone knew they were planning to adopt him, so he question how they would even catch wind of it. Brady asks if Holly knew which Johnny confirms that she did. Brady suggests maybe someone close to Holly heard her talking about it. Johnny says that could be but calls it a huge mess. Brady encourages him to hang in there and to let him know if he needs help figuring things out. Johnny says he might take him up on that.

Arianna tells Holly that it was an accident but Holly says it was her stupid choice to drink. Arianna insists it could’ve been a lot worse and they are just moving to another room because of the smoke damage. Holly argues that she will pay for it but Maggie says not to worry about it. Arianna says she threw out what was damaged and packed up most of their stuff. Maggie says she will coordinate with Gabi. Holly thanks Arianna for doing all of this. Arianna says that was the easy part, but they both have to face the disciplinary committee. Arianna questions Holly not seeing the e-mail. Holly says she left her phone in the room but Arianna assures that she didn’t see it while packing up.

Sophia claims she thought she dropped her phone in the trash, but finds it in her pocket so she and Tate head in to the Brady Pub for work.

Paulina questions Johnny going out to find Holly. Chanel explains that he went to find answers and swears he didn’t do anything to encourage her. Paulina feels something strange is going on here. Chanel agrees that the timing is awful. Paulina asks if any part of Chanel thinks this thing with Holly might be real. Chanel assures that she doesn’t. Paulina wonders if the birth mother is a student that knows Holly. Chanel declares that Johnny said nothing is going on, so she believes him. Chanel adds that it doesn’t even matter because the damage is already done and she’s never going to be a mother.

Kayla finds Brady in the town square. Brady asks how Holly is doing. Kayla responds that Maggie took her back to school. Brady says that’s great news but unfortunately not for Johnny and Chanel. Kayla asks what he means. Brady explains that they had their home meeting with social services today and got a letter claiming to be from Tesoro’s birth mother, objecting to the adoption. Kayla can’t believe Johnny and Chanel were blindsided like that. Brady says whoever wrote this letter has it in for Johnny and Chanel and Holly which Kayla questions. Brady calls it kind of complicated but states that everything points to Sophia, except for the DNA test. Brady asks Kayla one more time if there’s any way the DNA test results could be wrong. Kayla doesn’t think so but agrees to check with the lab.

Tate and Sophia go to work at the Brady Pub. Sophia says she heard about the fire at the dorm and asks if Holly is okay. Tate responds that it was really scary but she will be. Sophia says she’s glad to hear that and hopes they will be okay too. Sophia asks if he wants to talk about it but Tate says he doesn’t and walks away as Sophia smiles.

Holly, Arianna, and Maggie finish searching for Holly’s phone and concludes it’s definitely not in her room or any of the boxes. Maggie reminds Holly that she’s on her plan so she gives her phone to her to use the find my phone feature. Holly checks it and finds out that it says her phone’s last location was right there this morning, so she wonders where it is now.

Paulina encourages Chanel that being a mother is definitely in her future. Chanel questions how she knows. Paulina responds that she feels it in her bones and that nobody deserves it more than her. Chanel doesn’t know if the social worker would agree. Paulina declares that there has to be an explanation for what happened today and then the social worker will be bending over to get them a baby. Paulina states that the baby would have two wonderful, loving, and caring parents along with a grandmother who will spoil them. Chanel thanks her for making her feel better. Johnny returns home and reveals to Paulina and Chanel that Holly is in the hospital after a fire in the dorm room so he couldn’t talk to her yet. Chanel remarks that she’s glad she’s alright. Johnny says the minute she’s up for it, he’s going to ask her to explain the photos. Chanel asks if he really thinks he will get answers. Johnny declares that he knows he will because he will not stop until he finds out who did this to them and why.

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