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EJ tells Cat that hopefully Chad will show up, surprised by all the worry he caused. Cat asks if he actually believes that will happen. EJ says his team is on it as well as law enforcement, so he believes that both of his brothers will turn up safe and sound. Cat toasts to that as EJ takes a drink from the cup that Cat drugged. EJ says he’s starving and is going to go check on the food. Cat says she will go check but EJ then passes out on the couch. Cat says she’s sorry that dinner will have to wait because Chad is missing and if EJ had anything to do with it, she will find out.

Chad tells Kristen and Tony that this person has to know that they aren’t just doing it to them, but their families too. Tony feels Chad missing his custody hearing must have set off alarm bells and the search must be on. Chad complains that he’s not going to just sit there and wait for someone to rescue them. Kristen agrees but says she’s fresh out of ideas. Tony says they’ve tried the door and picking the lock but it doesn’t budge. Chad asks what if their captor opens the door, like when they threw him in. Chad suggests having some kind of game plan next time it happens. Kristen guesses he can stand by the door 24/7 ready to strike on the off chance that their captor comes back.

Paulina and Abe are babysitting Trey, who won’t stop crying. Abe calls Theo, who stepped out of the Pub to answer. Abe tells him they are on grandparent duty while Theo has a hard time hearing over the baby crying. Paulina then turns on the vacuum to try and calm Trey down. Abe asks Theo if he’s free tonight to join them, but they can’t hear each other and the call drops. Paulina asks if Theo is coming to help. Abe guesses Theo got frustrated and hung up. Paulina complains that she’s tried everything to get Trey settled. Abe jokes that’s been awhile as Paulina worries if she’s lost her touch. Abe says it’s okay as babies do cry. Paulina says they don’t all have the pipes that Trey does and that it’s no wonder Chanel and Johnny are exhausted.

Cat searches the living room of the DiMera Mansion and decides to enter the tunnels while EJ is passed out.

Jada goes to the Brady Pub and greets Gabi, noting it’s been awhile and asks how she’s been. Gabi says she’s great as Gabi Chic is officially hers again which has been a long time coming. Gabi asks what’s new with Jada other than coming to trivia night for her second date with Theo. Jada asks how she knew. Gabi says that Theo mentioned it while they signed the papers. Jada remembers that Gabi Chic was part of DiMera. Jada asks if Theo is there. Gabi questions her not seeing him on her way in. Gabi says that Theo stepped out awhile ago to answer a call from his dad, so she would’ve thought he was right outside. Philip then arrives and greets them. Philip kisses Gabi and says he hopes she wasn’t waiting long. Gabi says she wasn’t as they talk about studying up for trivia. Jada comments on them sounding competitive. Gabi insists they are just playing for fun. Jada says she’s somewhat of a trivia buff herself but says she’s down a teammate. Jada says she will text Theo to find out where he’s at but gets a call from JJ. Jada asks if it’s an emergency since she took the day off. JJ informs Jada that Chad has been reported missing. Jada hangs up and tells Gabi and Philip that Chad is apparently missing along with Tony. Jada decides she needs to find Theo and rushes out of the Pub. Jada then calls Abe and asks if Theo said anything about going anywhere. Abe asks how she knew he talked to Theo. Jada says she doesn’t have time to explain and asks if it sounded like Theo was going somewhere. Abe says he thought that he hung up because he couldn’t hear him and questions what’s going on. Jada says she will need to call him back and hangs up. Abe tells Paulina that Jada is looking for Theo, but she didn’t tell him why.

Cat goes into the wine cellar secret room in the DiMera Tunnels where she finds a bed and someone’s shoes. Cat uses her phone to take pictures of the room and remarks that you’d think someone with more guest bedrooms than friends could offer something better to whoever the shoes belonged to.

Jada tries to call Theo, but finds his phone rings from underneath the bench outside the Pub. Jada calls JJ and tells him that she needs a forensics team outside the Pub right now and that it’s Theo.

Chad suggests to Tony and Kristen that they try to get in to the mind of their abductor and come up with a game plan. Chad says there’s no bad ideas and questions them having nothing. Kristen says all she can come up with is the obvious that maybe it’s some twisted revenge plot hatched by an enemy of Stefano’s. Chad argues that they would make themselves known then. The door then suddenly opens and a gunshot is fired to startle them as Theo is dumped in to the room. Chad checks on Theo until he begins to wake up. Theo is surprised to see the three of them and questions what is going on.

Abe finishes another call with Jada. Paulina asks why she was looking for Theo or if she found him. Paulina questions what’s going on as he’s scaring her. Abe responds that it seems like Theo has disappeared. Paulina argues that he was just talking to him. Abe tells her that Theo walked out of the Pub to take his call and said he’d be right back, then after awhile, Jada found his phone discarded on the ground. Paulina asks if he couldn’t have dropped it accidentally. Abe then reveals that Chad is missing too. Abe tells Paulina to stay there while he goes to the police department. Abe says he will call her and hurries out.

Theo tells Chad, Tony, and Kristen that he was talking to Abe on the phone outside the Pub, then he felt something sharp like a needle and the next thing he knew, he woke up here. Chad asks if Abe would think anything was up and be looking for him. Theo says he was trying to hear him and probably thinks he hung up on him. Theo says that Gabi and Jada should know something is up since he told Gabi that he would be right back when he took the call and he was supposed to meet Jada there. Kristen and Chad ask why they were meeting Jada there. Theo reveals that they had a second date. Chad says whoever took them obviously waited for the perfect moment to snag them, so whoever did this had been watching them and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Chad asks if any of them remember anyone following them or seeming suspicious. Tony and Theo don’t remember anyone. Kristen says prison is always suspicious but she feels she would notice someone lurking around and the guards wouldn’t allow it. Tony feels they aren’t anywhere near discovering the meaning of all of this. Kristen says maybe they are since Theo being grabbed blows one of their theories to Hell.

Cat returns to the living room of the DiMera Mansion where EJ remains passed out on the couch. Cat starts to search EJ’s jacket but he speaks in his sleep and startles her, so Cat goes ahead and wakes him up. EJ questions what happened. Cat claims he must have dozed off while she went to freshen up and asks if he’s feeling okay. EJ says he’s fine and apologizes as he must be very tired. EJ promises that he’s usually a very engaging host. Cat tells him not to worry as it’s been a really difficult last few days. EJ admits he’s been worried about his brothers, so he’s been sleeping very poorly. Cat can’t imagine if her siblings went missing. EJ says it’s not as if this is some tragic consequence. EJ feels it seems likely that someone is after his family. Cat asks who he thinks that might be.

Gabi asks Philip if he really thinks someone went after Theo. Philip says it sounds like Jada thinks so. Gabi can’t believe it as she was just talking to Theo and thought his phone call was going on a long time, but she never imagined this. Gabi asks if Philip thinks Theo was kidnapped right outside. Philip says they don’t know for sure, but if he was, whoever did it was probably a professional. Philip points out Chad and Tony both missing. Gabi calls it so scary. Philip decides he’s not really in the mood for trivia anymore. Gabi says she’s not either and suggests they leave.

Kristen and Chad worry about the kidnapper targeting DiMeras meaning their kids, but Theo think he sees the pattern is not just any DiMeras, so their kids should be safe.

Abe goes to the police station where Jada says she doesn’t have any new information yet but she just talked to Rafe to involve the FBI. Abe asks if there are any leads or potential suspects. Jada promises to keep him in the loop with their progress, but technically she cannot share too many details on an ongoing investigation. Abe argues that he’s worn the badge nearly as long as she’s been alive. Abe pleads with Jada to let him help her look for his son.

Paulina calls Rafe and talks about her and Abe being so scared, so she’s officially requesting the FBI be on the case but Rafe informs her that they are already on it. Paulina thanks him and hangs up. Paulina remembers Abe saying it was a mistake for Theo to get involved with the DiMeras and declares that they should’ve listened. Paulina prays that Theo is alright.

Jada tells Abe that they have a relative time and location on when Theo was kidnapped which is very helpful. Jada adds that she has people surfacing the area and checking traffic cameras. Jada says they are tracking Chad’s phone to hopefully find out where he was. Jada tells Abe that Gabi was the last person to see Theo and said they had a pleasant business meeting. Abe suspects that somebody must have surprised Theo. Jada feels they are looking at either a very discreet stalker or someone that Theo and Chad both trusted. Abe asks if she thinks it’s EJ. Jada says it’s definitely his M.O. and it could be a power play for DiMera. Abe flashes back to asking EJ for help getting Theo out of DiMera Enterprises. Abe questions why kidnap Chad if it was about DiMera Enterprises since he hasn’t been interested in the family company for years. Jada says even if the motive is unclear, EJ being the only child of Stefano left in Salem is pretty suspicious so she will have questions. Abe points out that EJ could be next so Jada wants to contact him ASAP. Abe says he will leave it up to her. Jada agrees to call him the moment she hears anything. Abe thanks her. Jada gives him her word that they will find Theo.

Kristen questions how Theo knows their kids are safe. Theo points out that none of them are the CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Chad says he’s not either but Theo points out that he is an heir of Stefano. Theo declares that whoever did this is after the DiMera money since that’s what they all have in common. Kristen says she wasn’t doing anything with Stefano’s fortune in prison. Theo points out that she didn’t have a life sentence. Chad guesses it makes sense if they were playing the long game. Tony apologizes to Theo if he became a target because of his new position at DiMera. Theo says he came willingly and knew what he was getting in to, but he can’t help but feel like he’s letting everybody know. Tony says it’s not his fault that he was kidnapped. Theo worries that being kidnapped leaves him extremely vulnerable, so someone is going to have to step up in his absence, which they conclude would be EJ.

EJ tells Cat that if she’s asking him for a list of DiMera enemies, he wouldn’t know where to begin. Cat questions why they would take Chad and Tony, feeling they’d have slightly fewer enemies. EJ feels the DiMera name alone puts one in peril. Cat asks if he thinks they are being targeted just because of being part of the DiMera family and if he’s worried that he’s next. EJ calls it possible but it’s also possible it’s a coincidence. EJ then gets a text from Abe that they need to talk because Theo is missing. EJ then tells Cat that she should get out of here now because it’s not safe.

Philip brings Gabi back to his room at the Salem Inn. Gabi talks about how she can’t think of anything other than her worry for Theo. Philip understands since she was the last person to see him before he vanished. Gabi hopes he’s okay since he’s a really good guy and she would hate to think he was hurt or kidnapped. Philip comments that he didn’t know they were so close. Gabi assures he has nothing to worry about and repeats that Theo is just a great guy. Gabi says Theo was becoming a friend and the whole thing is scary and bizarre, especially with Chad missing. Gabi hopes they are both found. Philip points out Tony too. Gabi thinks back to Tony refusing to let her be CEO of DiMera. Gabi then admits she’s not a big fan of Tony. Philip says that makes two of them.

Jada calls Rafe and says that EJ did report Chad as missing but she’s not buying his concerned brother act, so she wants to bring EJ in for questioning immediately. Rafe tells her that he’s going to, so Jada says she gets that FBI trumps the police on this and tells Rafe that she needs to be kept in the loop on this.

Abe returns home and tells Paulina there is no news. Paulina says she’s so sorry and hugs him.

Theo questions thinking EJ will step in at DiMera Enterprises. Kristen mocks the idea of EJ champing at the bit for them to be rescued. Chad questions them thinking EJ is responsible. Theo guesses it’s possible but Chad insists that he knows in his gut it’s not. Chad says that EJ had really been helping him through the custody stuff, arguing that he wouldn’t kidnap his client the day before the trial. Theo says EJ was genuinely concerned about Tony and sent people looking for him. Kristen tells them to take their blinders off and declares that EJ’s only priority is always himself, so he would not hesitate to betray any one of them if it fits his agenda. Theo argues that even if it was EJ, he would not kill them.

Cat questions EJ saying she should leave and what’s going on. EJ tells her that he just received word that his nephew Theo is missing which means she could be right that he’s next. Cat refuses to leave and says if she leaves, he could be in even more danger. EJ says he can get his people and would not ask Cat to be in harm’s way. Cat argues that he’s not asking, she wants to stay because she’s worried about him which surprises EJ. EJ responds that not many people worry about him. EJ adds that he’s the DiMera that most people hope disappear. Cat says not her as they lean in close with one another.

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Jack sits in the living room at the Horton house as Jennifer joins him ahead of the custody trial. Jack tells Jennifer that he’s sorry it came to this. Jennifer says she feels the same way but Chad has left them no choice once Thomas ended up in the hospital because he saw Chad with Cat. Jennifer prays that the judge sees it their way. Thomas comes in and asks Jack to help him with his tie. Jack points out that it looks like Thomas has outgrown the clothes he is wearing.

Theo and Gabi are at the Brady Pub as Gabi finishes signing papers to have Gabi Chic officially divested from DiMera Enterprises. Gabi declares it officially belongs to her again as Theo congratulates her.

At the DiMera Mansion, Cat tells EJ that she will meet him back in a few hours for dinner, drinks, and catching up on their time in Italy together. EJ still can’t believe they were in the same rehab facility. Cat calls it a crazy coincidence while EJ suggests maybe it wasn’t.

In the DiMera Crypt, Tony and Kristen successfully wake up Chad, who questions what is going on.

Jack and Jennifer talk about Thomas not having any other dressed up clothes to wear, so Jennifer decides she will go buy him some and exits. Jack sits with Thomas and asks if he has any questions about what’s going to happen today. Thomas says not really but admits he’s a little nervous. Jack tells him to just be honest with the judge and everything will be okay. Thomas worries that’s what Rachel said when she had to take the stand and said it was scary. Jack explains that was a criminal trial and very different from a custody trial. Thomas questions why he has to be there. Jack says he has to be the guest of honor. Thomas points out that Charlotte doesn’t have to be there. Jack says she’s too young to answer questions from the judge. Jack understands Thomas wants to skip it, but says if he wants to be with him and Jennifer, the judge has to hear it from him.

Gabi thanks Theo for being understanding and supportive, unlike most of her previous bosses. Theo wishes he could’ve been her boss longer and admits he thinks Tony made a big mistake by allowing her to walk away with her company, but he has to honor the deal they made. Gabi admits she’s impressed by the whole new vibe that Theo is bringing to DiMera. Theo asks if she’d consider coming back but Gabi says not a chance. Theo says he had to give it one last try. Gabi declares that she’ll never give up control of her company again but she’s not ruling out the possibility of them working together on a collaboration one day. Theo assures that he would definitely be interested in that.

Cat asks EJ how them ending up at the same facility in Italy would be anything but a coincidence. EJ points out that Clyde Weston could have arranged for them to cross paths. Cat asks what Clyde would get out of that. EJ says he has no idea but suggests they could talk about it over dinner, but he has to meet with Chad at the courthouse before the custody hearing. Cat hopes Chad can keep his children and sends her best. EJ agrees to do everything he can as they exit the mansion.

Kristen and Tony explain to Chad that Kristen never escaped prison and Tony wasn’t lost in Greece, they were all kidnapped and now trapped in the DiMera crypt. Chad questions being trapped. Tony responds that they haven’t been able to find a way out. Chad asks what they know. Tony says nothing, but he thinks somebody is clearly targeting DiMera siblings. Chad questions who would do that and why. Tony calls that the burning question.

Thomas tells Jack that he does want to live with him and Jennifer, but he doesn’t want to go to court. Jack encourages that it’s only a family court while Thomas worries about the judge. Jack promises he has nothing to be afraid of. Thomas questions why Chad won’t just let he and Charlotte live with them. Jack explains that Chad doesn’t want them to move away from him and he wouldn’t either if he was in Chad’s shoes. Thomas feels that sounds like Jack is on Chad’s side. Jack assures he is on Thomas’s side, but he understands Chad not wanting to be away from him. Jack adds that he also understands that parents might not always be able to give them what they need when they need it. Jack assures that Chad loves Thomas. Thomas question why Chad lied to him then. Jack says he won’t answer that for him, but insists that Chad would never do anything to deliberately cause him pain. Jack admits Chad’s actions are disappointing and confusing and he knows that’s been really hard on him. Jack declares that nothing hurts more than when the people they love the most let them down.

EJ goes to the Pub and greets Theo and Gabi. Theo thanks EJ again for coming to help him with the licensing agreement on Thanksgiving. EJ says it was his pleasure. EJ mentions picking up a milkshake for Thomas to put him at ease because he’s testifying at the trial today. Gabi mocks EJ and thinks he’s trying to bribe Thomas not to say anything bad about Chad in front of the judge. Gabi thinks EJ would do anything to win the case. EJ says he’s just being a caring uncle which Gabi mocks. Theo tells EJ that he hopes the custody case goes his way. Theo adds that he tried to call Chad but it went straight to voicemail. EJ says he will let him know that he’s on his side as he walks away. Gabi calls EJ a smug bastard. Theo then asks what’s the deal with Gabi and EJ.

Cat walks through the town square and calls Rafe, asking if he was able to track Chad’s phone. Cat says to let her know when he hears something and tells him about EJ getting a text from Chad and is at least pretending that he thinks Chad is going to show up at court. Cat declares that if Chad doesn’t show up, she will get the truth out of EJ one way or another. Cat then hangs up and comes face to face with Jennifer.

Kristen questions Chad about what Jennifer was thinking by trying to take his kids away. Chad explains that he was trying to give them space by leaving the house, so he checked in to the Salem Inn and went to the park to clear his head when he felt a jab and woke up here. Tony says he was drugged just like they were. Chad questions how long he was out and what day it is. Tony reveals that it’s the day after Thanksgiving which shocks Chad, as he worries about his court hearing being today.

Jennifer tries to turn and walk away from Cat but Cat stops her. Jennifer questions what she wants. Cat tells Jennifer that she works for EJ, so she knows about the custody hearing and she just wants to say that Chad is a good man and father. Cat assures that their involvement was over well before Thomas saw Chad consoling her. Cat vows to stay out of Chad’s life forever and that she does not need to take his children away from him. Jennifer questions Cat presuming what she needs or doesn’t. Cat just wanted to assure that she’s out of Chad’s life. Jennifer questions why she would believe her when she doesn’t trust Chad, so she trusts her even less. Jennifer declares that she’s being forced to do what she has to do to protect her grandchildren and tells Cat to stay out of it as she walks ahead. Jennifer stops and tells Cat that Chad’s feelings for her were not real and were just residual confusion from when she pretended to be Abigail. Jennifer remarks that she didn’t buy that Clyde made Cat do it and calls her a vile predator, so she will do everything she can to make sure Cat never hurts her family again. Jennifer then storms off.

Gabi tells Theo that he must know EJ has pissed off a lot of people in this town over the years. Theo says he’s heard that but he’s curious what makes Gabi hate him. Gabi responds that she hated him for awhile, but now she just feels sorry for him. Gabi calls him a screwed up and miserable person. Theo questions how well she knows him. Gabi says at one point they were friends, then enemies, and at one point more than friends. Gabi thinks EJ is kind of pathetic. Theo says it sounds complicated. Gabi says there are a lot of history between them, same with her and Chad, but she does hope things go their way at the hearing because Chad should not lose his kids as he loves them more than anything. Theo agrees. Gabi points out that it’s 5 PM and suggests ordering celebratory drinks, unless Theo has to get back to work. Theo reveals that he planned to stick around for trivia night as he thought it would be a good second date night. Gabi asks if it’s with anyone she knows. Theo informs her that it’s Jada. Gabi reveals that she used to live with Jada when she was engaged to Rafe, which surprises Theo. Theo hopes that’s not a sore subject. Gabi assures that it’s not and states that Rafe and Jada were a great couple, until EJ ruined everything.

EJ goes to court and points out that Chad’s not there. Justin arrives behind him and says his clients will be a little late. Justin acknowledges that Chad as the father has a stronger case but assures EJ that Jack and Jennifer do have a case, but either way it goes, he’s worried about how it will affect the whole family. Justin asks EJ if mediation is an option to resolve this out of court in a way that’s less painful for everyone. Justin says if Chad is open to that, he will broach the subject to Jack and Jennifer. EJ responds that he will run it by Chad when he arrives.

Chad looks for his phone but Tony and Kristen inform him that whoever abducted them took their phones and watches. Chad argues that they have to do something as he panics that this hearing decides if he gets to keep his kids and questions what’s going to happen if he doesn’t show up. Kristen tries to say they will postpone it but Chad worries that Jennifer will push ahead to determine he’s an unfit father and the judge will see Thomas begging to live with his grandparents, while he doesn’t even show up to fight for him. Chad guesses that’s it and Jennifer wins.

Jack and Jennifer arrive to court with Thomas. EJ greets them and explains to Thomas that he will making a case for he and Charlotte to stay with Chad, but if the judge decides that’s not what is best for him, he will totally accept that because everyone’s goal is for Thomas to be happy. Jennifer asks where Chad is. EJ responds that he wishes he knew. Justin asks how Jack is doing with all of this. Jack admits it’s pretty tough for all of them. Jack thanks Justin for taking the case. Justin says he agreed because he’s family, but he has to wonder what Adrienne would think of all this since she always wanted to bring the family together and would hate to see them torn apart this way.

Cat sits in the town square and calls Andrew Donovan to ask him for a favor and asks him to keep it between them. Cat asks him to put in a prescription for her with a rush order on it.

Gabi explains to Theo how EJ had an impostor take over Rafe’s life and set Jada up to look like a dirty cop. Gabi says that EJ tortured Jada by making her think that Rafe dumped her at the altar and cheated on her with a stripper. Gabi adds that their relationship never recovered. Theo doesn’t understand how EJ isn’t in jail then. Gabi explains that Rafe had no memory of being kidnapped and EJ made Arnold disappear while strong arming Kristen’s mother into keeping quiet, so there was no way to prove that he was behind it. Theo calls that so horrible. Gabi knows EJ is Theo’s uncle and he cares about him, but warns him to watch his back. Gabi reminds Theo that EJ never does anything out of the goodness of his heart, so if he offered to help him, it’s because there’s something in it for him.

The judge arrives in court and asks EJ where Chad is. EJ responds that he’s not sure as he’s called several times but has been unable to reach him. EJ assures it’s very unlike Chad and he’s quite concerned. The judge asks if he didn’t just want EJ to handle it without him. EJ says ever since Chad found out that he was being sued for custody, he’s thought of nothing else and they’ve spent hours going over how they would prove that Chad is a loving father. EJ insists that Chad knows how important this hearing is and would never miss it unless something was seriously wrong. The judge asks when Jack and Jennifer last heard from Chad. Thomas informs her that they invited Chad to Thanksgiving but he didn’t come. Jack mentions receiving a text yesterday, explaining that he hadn’t seen the invitation and apologized for not showing up, but he did not say anything about not being here today. The judge questions EJ having no idea where Chad is or why he’s absent .EJ suggests he could’ve had an emergency. EJ requests a continuance so he can look in to it. Justin asks if there’s any objection.

Chad argues that EJ is representing him but Jennifer will say it was his choice not to show up. Chad worries about losing the case and not being there. Kristen argues that EJ knows Chad would never blow off his kids and that nothing would stop him from getting to the hearing if he could. Kristen then points out that Chad not showing up in court could be the best thing to happen for them.

Theo assures Gabi that his eyes are wide open where EJ is concerned, especially after what she just told him. Gabi is glad she could raise his consciousness about EJ a bit. Gabi brings up hearing that Tony is missing and wonders if EJ had anything to do with it. Theo argues that EJ’s people are trying to find him. Gabi suggests EJ’s people could’ve pushed Tony out of the way so he could get closer to Theo. Gabi brings up EJ helping Theo and argues that EJ could be trying to push him out of the door to take over himself. Theo tries to say that EJ would never do that but then admits maybe he would, but assures he will watch his back. Gabi brings up her and Philip being at trivia night last week and warns Theo about a guy at the bar who cheats by looking up answers on his phone. Theo thanks her and asks how they did at trivia. Gabi says they lost by one point to Steve and Kayla, noting that it got intense but they had a lot of fun. Theo asks if she’s up for another round. Gabi says she will call Philip. Theo asks how they are doing. Gabi says it’s early but going well. Theo brings up Philip still not knowing that Gabi gave Tony the ammo to take DiMera back from Titan. Gabi responds that he never will as long as Theo and Tony keep quiet. Theo says his lips are sealed as he wouldn’t stand in the way of love. Gabi thanks Theo. Theo then gets a call from Abe and steps outside to answer it.

Jack tells Jennifer that it’s her call whether or not they postpone. Jennifer decides she’s fine with it. Justin then informs the judge that his clients have no objection to a continuance so the judge grants it. She announces they will reconvene one week from today. She hopes EJ finds Chad and that he has good reason for wasting the court’s time as she then exits. Thomas turns to Jack and Jennifer to ask if EJ is right that something has happened to Chad. Jack insists that Chad is fine and his car probably broke down and he has no cell signal. Jennifer assures that Chad is fine and they will hear from him very soon while Thomas looks sad.

EJ goes home to the the DiMera Mansion and has a drink in the living room. Cat joins him and says she’ll have what he’s having. Cat asks EJ how the hearing went. EJ informs her that Chad never showed. EJ says he couldn’t reach him but luckily Jennifer didn’t object to a continuance. Cat worries that nothing would stop Chad from getting to the hearing. EJ agrees, so Cat asks if he now believes Chad is really missing like Tony. EJ admits he’s afraid that he is and says he has notified the police.

Chad questions how missing his court hearing is a good thing. Kristen explains that EJ will know something is wrong and could have his people or the FBI already on it. Chad questions who will look for them in a crypt. Tony thinks their best shot is a fellow DiMera. Kristen agrees that with EJ leading the charge, there is a chance someone could find them.

Cat asks EJ about the text he got from Chad. EJ says maybe he sent it right before something happened to him. Cat suggests maybe Chad didn’t send the text at all. EJ says he’s trying to track his phone but has had no luck. Cat asks if there’s any other reason Chad could be missing or if their family has received any threats. EJ insists that he would’ve notified the authorities if they had. Cat questions if he would since EJ prefers to handle these matters privately. EJ understands she cares about Chad and assures he’s doing everything in his power to find him. Cat asks if EJ is sure, pointing out that he seems tired. EJ says he got up at dawn to prepare for the hearing and then Chad going missing, it’s been a long day. As EJ goes to get Cat another drink, Cat pulls something out of her purse and injects it in to EJ’s drink.

Gabi calls Philip and says she’s so glad he’s up for another trivia night. Gabi says she will let Theo know whenever he comes back.

Jack and Jennifer return home with Thomas. Thomas asks if they are sure Chad is going to be okay. Jennifer insists he has nothing to worry about. They send Thomas upstairs to change clothes. Jack tells Jennifer that EJ was right that there is no way Chad would have missed that hearing unless something was really wrong. Jennifer says that’s why she wants this taken care of, arguing that Tony is missing and being around a DiMera is dangerous. Jack decides they will call JJ to report Chad as missing while Jennifer declares they will get Thomas and Charlotte far away from all of this before something happens to them too.

Tony asks Chad how Anna is doing. Chad says she’s back home and freaking out about his disappearance, but she’s okay. Kristen asks how Rachel is. Chad hesitates but then says she’s fine. Kristen asks if something happened to her, feeling there is something he’s not telling her. Chad then reveals there was an incident on Halloween where Thomas and Rachel found a pumpkin launcher and almost took out Alex Kiriakis but they were aiming for Cat Green. Chad states that Rachel was teaching Thomas how to take out his father’s girlfriend. Kristen questions how he knows it was Rachel’s idea. Chad informs her that she admitted it. Kristen argues that Rachel was probably acting out because of everything she’s gone through this year. Kristen worries that Rachel thinks she ran off and abandoned her, so her world is turned upside down. Kristen complains that her daughter needs her more than ever, so she’s going to figure out a way to get back to her.

EJ tells Cat that hopefully Chad will show up, surprised by all the worry he caused. Cat asks if he actually believes that will happen. EJ says his team is on it as well as law enforcement, so he believes that both of his brothers will turn up safe and sound. Cat toasts to that as EJ takes a drink from the cup that Cat drugged. EJ says he’s starving and is going to go check on the food. Cat says she will go check but EJ then passes out on the couch.

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Holly remains in the town square as Tate walks by. Holly asks how his visit with Rachel went as she hugs him and says she’s there for him. Tate talks about feeling like there’s nothing he can do to help Rachel. Holly encourages that he is helping by just being there and visiting as she knows that meant a lot to her. Holly suggests maybe next time, she could go with him but Tate says it’s family only right now and not a good idea which Holly questions. Tate then reveals that he found Sophia with Rachel when he was there.

Rachel asks Sophia if she’s okay. Sophia claims that she’s fine. Rachel encourages that Johnny is her cousin and he’s great while she really likes Chanel too, so they will take really good care of her baby. Sophia responds that all that matters is that he’s in a good home with people that love him, but admits it makes her a little sad too. Rachel asks if that’s why she’s not talking to anyone. Sophia says that’s not why, but it means so much to her that she didn’t tell Tate since she doesn’t want him to know that she’s not talking on purpose because he feels he might go tell everyone. Sophia feels she can trust Rachel, but Rachel questions what if she can’t trust Sophia.

Johnny and Chanel talk in the town square. Johnny is considering canceling his trip to Chicago to cover Stephanie’s book tour because they’ve only had Trey for three weeks and he feels it’s unfair for him to go and leave Chanel to hold things down. Chanel insists that Johnny has to go since it is his job. Johnny points out Chanel having a job too and encourages her to delegate to her staff at the Bakery. Chanel states that she has realized between their families and her job, she’s been spreading herself too thin, so she declares that she has come to an important decision.

Stephanie has a box of Christmas decorations at home as Alex comes in and questions what she’s doing when she has a book tour to get to in a few hours. Stephanie explains that Christmas is her favorite holiday and she won’t have much time to decorate before then. Alex suggests he sort through the ornaments and then they can decorate the tree together when she gets back. Stephanie says she will hold him to that as she will be thinking of him the whole time she’s gone. Stephanie holds a mistletoe over them as they kiss.

EJ is in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, on the phone with Rita and tells her to keep him posted. EJ hangs up as Cat arrives and says she’s still really worried about Chad as something has to have happened to him.

Alex suggests they take the mistletoe into the other room but Stephanie says the Titan car has already picked Kate up, so she will be there any minute. Alex jokes that he only has himself to blame as he encouraged her to do this and now she’s a big time author. Alex wishes he could go with her on the tour. Stephanie points out that the first stop is only one night, so she will be back and they can pick up exactly where they left off. Alex says that’s what he likes to hear and they kiss until there’s a knock at the door. Stephanie assumes it will be Kate but is surprised to see Steve and asks what he’s doing there.

Holly questions Sophia being with Rachel. Tate says she was just in her room when he got there. Holly guesses she didn’t put it together that they would both be at Bayview and asks what Sophia was doing in her room. Tate says he has no idea and neither did Rachel, but he just wanted to be upfront with her that every time he visits Rachel, he could end up seeing Sophia there too. Johnny asks Chanel about her important decision. Chanel says they can talk more when he gets back but she’s been thinking a lot about how the two of them are working four jobs and being parents is like a fifth job. Johnny offers to stop teaching but Chanel says no and talks about hiring a new baker or assistant manager at the Bakery, but it would cut in to their bottom line. Johnny understands she wants to spend more time with their son. Johnny adds that there is always another option in going to EJ about his trust fund but Chanel says absolutely not.

EJ tells Cat that she made it clear that she’s concerned about Chad. Cat insists something is wrong and asks about EJ having someone look in to it. EJ then says there’s no need as he reveals that Chad reached out to him.

Sophia assures that Rachel can trust her. Rachel argues that Sophia lied to Tate about her baby and questions how she knows that she’s not still lying. Sophia clarifies that she really thought Tate was her baby’s father and still wishes he was. Sophia calls it a mistake and asks if Rachel will hold that against her like everyone else has. Sophia swears she wasn’t trying to hurt anyone. Rachel says she gets it now and apologizes for accusing her of lying. Rachel says that her teacher always accuses her of things she didn’t do and she hates it. Rachel argues that she’s not a bad girl. Sophia says neither of them are bad, they are just misunderstood which makes Rachel smile. Sophia feels that makes them kindred spirits, where they have more in common than they realize. Sophia thinks they should figure out a way to help each other out.

Holly tells Tate that she’s not thrilled that Sophia keeps popping in to their lives like this, but she would never tell him that he can’t visit his sister. Holly gets an alert on her phone that they got a 98 on their film project which means she got an A+ in the film class. Holly asks what Tate got. Tate checks his phone and sees that he got a C-.

Steve tells Stephanie that he’s sorry to interrupt but he wanted to see her off before her big tour. Stephanie calls that sweet but asks why everyone is acting like she’s being shipped off to the arctic for a year when it’s one night in Chicago. Steve says it’s her first major public event so he wanted to wish her luck. Stephanie thanks him and says she really appreciates that. Steve tells her how proud he and Kayla are. Alex says he is too. Stephanie gets a text from Kate that the car is there. Steve exits to walk her out while Stephanie tells Alex that she will see him soon. Alex tells her to call as soon as she gets there as they kiss goodbye and say I love you to each other. Stephanie then exits.

Cat questions EJ hearing back from Chad. EJ says that Chad texted him not long after Cat left his office and that he said they shouldn’t be concerned as he was going off the grid to clear his head. EJ adds that Chad’s custody hearing with Jennifer is tomorrow so he can’t imagine he would miss that. Cat questions Chad not even acknowledging the hearing. EJ states that it was just one brief exchange. Cat questions Chad not responding to him since. EJ asks if there’s a reason that she is giving him the third degree when he’s been nothing but forthcoming with her. Cat says she knows that, so EJ questions why he feels that she doesn’t believe him.

Tate claims to Holly that his grades haven’t come in yet. Holly talks about her excitement and says she’ll have to text Marie. Holly says she has to get back to work with going through Stephanie’s fan mail and they agree to meet up later. Tate stares back at his grade with a worried look.

Steve returns to Alex and admits he didn’t just come to wish Stephanie well but he came to see Alex. Alex asks if that means he got information on the weird fan letter she got. Steve says he turned it over to some people he trusts including a handwriting analyst. Alex asks if they found anything useful. Steve confirms that the person who wrote the letter is left handed, probably male, and close to Stephanie’s age. Steve adds that what concerns him is that the handwriting shows the letter was written by someone with obsessive thoughts and emotional instability which they say is no surprise. Alex says that doesn’t make him feel any better about any of this.

Chanel is not comfortable with Johnny asking EJ for any favors. Johnny argues that it’s not a favor as it’s his money. Chanel says he would have to ask EJ’s permission to access his trust fund early and worries that any favor would lead to EJ trying to worm his way back in to their lives. Chanel asks if that’s a risk that Johnny is willing to take. Johnny says of course not as he hugs her. Johnny suggests they talk more about it when he gets back from Chicago. Johnny promises they will find a way to make this work.

Cat assures EJ that she believes him, but he knows how much she cares about Chad and the thought that something happened to him. EJ apologizes for being insensitive. Cat says she’s sorry and of course EJ cares about his brother. Cat says she and Chad weren’t together that long and she thought she would be able to get over it easier, but it’s like she gave Chad her heart and he pinched it to death and then flung it back to her which EJ recognizes as a line from Wuthering Heights. EJ then excitedly declares that he can’t believe it but he recognizes her voice and realizes that she was the woman with him in Italy.

Rachel doesn’t get how she and Sophia can help each other. Sophia points out that they are both here to get better and go home, but if they aren’t careful, they could get stuck there for a very long time. Sophia suggests they stick together and have each others’ back to make sure that doesn’t happen. Rachel questions why they wouldn’t want them to get better. Sophia says they longer they keep them there, the more they can charge their family. Sophia tells Rachel that they will make her go to group therapy and then one on one sessions. Sophia calls the group therapy a total waste of time but warns that the doctor will try to trip her up in the one on one sessions, so she needs to be very careful as one wrong word, they will use it to extend her stay. Sophia adds that she stays mute so she’s not giving them any ammunition. Rachel talks about being in therapy for a long time and dodging Marlena’s questions since she was in first grade. Sophia jokes that she knew she liked her. Sophia tells Rachel that there is no internet and she won’t be able to use her phone. Rachel gets upset and questions how she’s supposed to talk to Brady or Tate. Sophia says she can’t except for the landline but she will be watched the entire time. Rachel complains that she hates it here. Sophia says she didn’t want to bum her out, but wanted her to know the truth now instead of finding out the hard way. Sophia encourages that they can make the place tolerable, like getting extra dessert. Rachel wishes there was something she could do for her. Sophia says she’s sure she will think of something.

Johnny and Chanel go through the town square with Trey and run in to Tate. Tate comments on Trey seeming really happy. Chanel says they are too. Tate says back when he thought he was Trey’s father, all he wanted was for them to be his parents because he knew he’d be in really good hands and he was right, so he’s glad it worked out for everyone, except Sophia. Chanel asks if he’s heard how Sophia is doing. Tate admits he saw her at Bayview but she doesn’t seem to be doing much better. Johnny says he’s sorry to hear that and to hear about Rachel too. Tate says he hates it but keeps telling himself that she has to go through this to get better. Chanel and Johnny talk about feeling bad for Rachel having to go through the trial and then Kristen escaping from prison. Tate says she’s definitely been through a lot. Johnny sends his best and says he’ll make a point to visit Rachel when he gets back from Chicago which Tate is sure she would appreciate. Trey wakes up crying, so Chanel takes him for a walk. Tate then asks Johnny if there’s anything he can do to bring up his C- grade in his class.

Alex tells Steve that he doesn’t like any of this as Stephanie is a celebrity now. Alex says most of her fans are great but having one bad apple is par for the course. Steve guesses he’s talking about when they were on Body and Soul. Alex recalls the fan mail then making it clear that they really believe he is that character and the fantasies. Alex worries that it will be double for Stephanie. Alex wishes Jeremy didn’t out Stephanie to Leo and regrets pushing her. Holly then shows up at the door and says she was hoping to catch Stephanie before she left for her tour. Alex says she just missed her and asks if there’s something he can help with. Holly says maybe as she was going through her fan mail and flagged some more letters which she thinks is from the same guy as before.

EJ calls it unreal as Cat claims not to understand what he’s talking about. EJ says he doesn’t know how to explain. Cat says she’s lost. EJ explains that ever since he started reading Wuthering Heights, he’s been getting hit with flashes of memories from when he was Italy, recovering for a very long time. EJ says it was a woman reading that book to him and he couldn’t recognize her face or her voice until now, declaring that it was her. Cat calls it not possible. EJ argues that it was seven years ago. Cat says she hardly remembers any of her life after the accident and what Clyde did to her. Cat admits she was sent to a specialist in Italy but questions it being possible that they were in the same facility. EJ feels it explains so much, like why he’s been drawn to her ever since finding out she wasn’t Abigail.

Johnny tells Tate that the C- he got was generous at best. Tate thought he was doing well in his class. Johnny says he was on the assignments he turned in, but he missed a lot of them. Tate guesses they slipped through the cracks with everything going on. Johnny understands and says they did finish the class early, so he could work on some of those missed assignments but he would suggest not doing that since Tate mentioned struggling in his other classes too. Tate admits that he’s failing most of them. Johnny says once he marks his missing assignments as late, his grade might jump to a C+ or maybe a B- which won’t help his overall average. Johnny advises Tate to work on getting his other classes up to passing grades. Johnny says he’s rooting for him and to let him know if he can help. Tate thanks him and walks away.

Holly says she’s not a handwriting expert but they all look the same. Steve agrees while Alex points out that they are all sent from Salem and it’s like a letter a day. Holly adds that they all say the same things. Steve reads that the letters say “I love you” and “I want to be with you”. Holly apologizes and says she wasn’t trying to upset Alex. Steve assures that she did the right thing by bringing the letters to them. Holly asks if he’s not worried that Stephanie is in danger. Steve says not yet since there are no threats or escalation. Holly assures he’ll be the first to know if she finds any more of these letters.

Cat questions how EJ is drawn to her. EJ says he hadn’t put his finger on it but when the entire town turned it’s back on her, he couldn’t bring himself to and felt the need to account for her. EJ says now he knows it’s because she once looked out for him and read Wuthering Heights to him for hours on end. EJ says when she quoted it just now, the memory hit him like a wave. EJ states that they must have had a very real connection.

Sophia plays cards with Rachel. Rachel thanks her for making Bayview seem less scary. Rachel knows Sophia hates it too, but she’s glad she made a friend who will help her get through it. Sophia says she feels the exact same way.

Holly returns to Tate in the town square. Tate says he was just talking family stuff with Johnny. Holly asks if he wants to go Christmas shopping. Tate says he will miss her so much when she goes to Paris for Christmas. Holly says it will only be a week and that he’ll be seeing her nonstop when they go back to school next semester. Tate says he can’t wait and hugs her, hiding his look of worry. Johnny asks if Chanel is sure she’s okay taking care of Trey by herself tonight. Chanel assures that she will check in at the Bakery and then head straight home. Chanel adds if she needs anything, she’ll call Paulina and tells him to leave so he can get back home to them. Johnny says he loves her as they kiss.

Cat tells EJ that this is a lot to process and asks if it could really be possible that they already knew each other. EJ thinks it would explain why they’ve gotten along so well and feels their history had been trying to find it’s way to the surface. Cat says if this is true, she has a lot of questions. EJ says he does too and suggests they figure it out together. EJ invites her to dinner tonight at the Bistro but Cat suggests EJ have the cook make them dinner here. They then agree to meet back here for drinks at 5.

Alex asks Steve if they shouldn’t involve the police. Steve says there’s no escalation or anything to go off of yet. Alex asks if he doesn’t think Stephanie is in danger then. Steve responds that if he did, he’d be on his way to Chicago. Alex says that’s fair enough as they shake hands. Steve says he’ll be in touch as he then exits.

Stephanie arrives at her hotel room in Chicago and sends a text to Alex that she just checked in and is going to do some work before heading down to the signing. Someone dressed in all black then approaches her hotel room door, but turns and walks away.

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Leo goes to visit Marlena in the hospital and accidentally wakes her up. Marlena tells Leo that it’s so good to see him.

Kate goes to see Maggie at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie guesses Kate wants to talk business. Kate gives her a folder of numbers she needs to look over and reveals that Stephanie’s second novel Write Out is slightly underperforming. Kate says they knew it would take a dip when they asked romance fans to pivot to mystery, but they still have the book tour to bring things around. Maggie worries that if things don’t improve soon, she has a decision to make about Titan’s bottom line. Kate questions it being that bad. Maggie feels she can’t lay people off at Christmas time while Kate tells Maggie that her problem is that she isn’t ruthless enough.

Holly runs in to Arianna in the town square. They talk about having so much to tell each other. Arianna says she has to tell her about Thanksgiving while Holly asks if she’s seen Tate. Arianna says she hasn’t gone by the Pub yet and asks why. Holly explains that she texted him yesterday and today but he hasn’t responded, so she’s worried that Tate is really mad at her.

Tate goes to see Brady at home and asks how he is. Brady says he’s heartbroken seeing Rachel in that much pain and knows it has to be hard for him too. Tate says it is, but Brady is the one who had to take Rachel to Bayview so he can’t imagine how upsetting that must be for him. Tate asks how Rachel is doing. Brady says she’s all settled in her room but she hates it. Brady says he tried to comfort her but she just cried and begged him to take her home. Tate hugs Brady and says he’s so sorry. Tate encourages that they will visit as much as they can when it’s allowed. Brady wishes he could all day and all night but they have to go by visitation hours. Tate assures he will be there whenever he can. Brady adds that there’s something he needs to know before he goes to visit Rachel. Brady reveals that the reason he admitted Rachel to Bayview is not what he thinks.

Sophia gets up from her hospital bed in Bayview and enters Rachel’s room. Rachel states that she knows her. Sophia then suddenly smiles big and says hi to her. Rachel brings up that Tate said Sophia couldn’t talk. Sophia reveals that’s just what she wants people to think. Rachel questions why. Sophia responds that it gives her the upper hand.

Leo tells Marlena that he heard she was under the weather so he brought her some coloring books to help pass the time. Marlena responds that she needed them almost as much as she needed to see him and she’s so glad he came.

Kate tells Maggie that she can’t get rid of her home and explains that Philip told her about putting it up for collateral. Kate brings up how much Victor loved the mansion while Maggie questions what choice she has. Kate argues that she can stop playing defense. Kate feels Maggie is digging Titan in to a hole. Kate acknowledges that the split from DiMera cost Titan some great people, but some of the division heads are really unhappy with Tony making Theo CEO. Kate feels now that Tony has gone missing, it could be a great time to lure some of those people back to Titan.

Holly complains to Arianna that Tate seems to have ghosted her and has missed seven text messages. Arianna encourages that he could just be stuck at work and that not everything is about her. Holly says she just can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong.

Brady reveals to Tate that Holly shot EJ and tried to kill Sarah. Brady clarifies that he doesn’t think she intended to even hurt Sarah. Tate doesn’t understand, pointing out that Rachel likes EJ and Sarah. Brady says it isn’t about her feelings for them, so Tate questions what it is. Brady says her doctors keep talking about her lack of impulse control skills and her ability to manage her emotions. Brady tells Tate that they aren’t sharing many details about this, so if anyone asks about Rachel, he is to tell them that Rachel is just coping with her mother’s escape from prison. Tate agrees not to tell anyone, including Holly. Tate asks if he thinks Rachel is going to be in Bayview for a long time. Brady says he can’t answer that as he doesn’t know.

Sophia explains to Rachel that at first, she was so upset, sad, and angry that she couldn’t talk but then she found her voice again but she realized it was best not to let anyone else know. Rachel asks if she’s ever going to talk to other people again. Sophia says she will probably have to but she’s not ready yet. Rachel questions why she talked to her then. Sophia says it wasn’t a plan, but she saw her here all alone and she seemed so scared, so she thought someone should be there with her, who knows what it’s like. Sophia asks Rachel to promise not to tell anyone the truth about her, including Tate. Rachel questions why not. Sophia declares that sometimes, it’s best not to let anyone know what you’re capable of. Rachel assures that she understands that.

Leo asks if Marlena is okay now. Marlena assures that she’s doing very well. Leo is relieved because Marlena is very important to him. Leo then tells Marlena that he has a big favor to ask as he asks her to officiate his wedding to Javi.

Maggie tells Kate that she will not poach DiMera’s division heads. Kate thought she wanted to save Titan. Maggie feels it’s unethical to take advantage of Tony’s kidnapping and unwise, considering Tony knows about Philip’s fraud. Maggie asks what she thinks Kate would do when he’s found. Kate says that’s if Tony is found. Maggie calls that very morbid. Kate thinks they have to consider all options. Maggie tells Kate to stay in her lane in the publishing department. Kate tells Maggie that she tried to help and walks out of the mansion.

Tate exits the Pub and runs in to Holly and Arianna. Holly tells Tate that she texted him a lot today and asks how his Thanksgiving was. Tate responds that it wasn’t that great as he reveals that Marlena had pacemaker surgery and Rachel is in Bayview. Holly is shocked and says she’s so sorry. Tate mentions being on his way to see Rachel now. They point out that he has class in like 30 minutes. Arianna flashes back to Tate revealing to her that he could flunk out of Salem U if he doesn’t ace his finals. Tate says he’s sorry but he has to go. Holly tells him to tell Rachel that she loves her as he rushes off.

Sophia and Rachel talk about Rachel’s snake. Rachel says she wants to go home. Sophia tries to encourage that Bayview isn’t so bad and tells her that she already has a friend in her. Rachel points out that she doesn’t really know her. Sophia feels they have a lot in common, like Tate. Sophia tells Rachel that she will have her back because she’s Tate’s sister. Sophia adds that they both got sent here and asks why Rachel is here. Rachel says she will probably hear from someone else so she might as well tell her. Rachel tells Sophia that she did some things she shouldn’t have as she almost made two people die.

Arianna and Holly sit together in the Pub. Arianna talks about how Rachel must be so scared and points out at least now she knows why Tate was missing. Holly worries that he must be hurting so much and wishes she could do something for him. Holly doesn’t know how she will be able to concentrate on anything else including her internship for Stephanie. Arianna wishes her internship would hurry up and come through with Titan. Holly offers to ask Kate for her but Arianna doesn’t want to push it. Holly decides she should get started on going through Stephanie’s fan mail and exits. Roman and Kate come over to greet Arianna, who says she’s just catching up on school work. Kate tells Arianna that they missed her at Thanksgiving. Arianna says she thought she would have more time after dinner, but reveals that Leo proposed to Javi and it became a whole thing. Kate asks how she feels about her cousin getting married to Leo. Arianna reveals she doesn’t feel great about it and that she’s tried to tolerate Leo because he makes Javi happy for whatever reason, but after what Leo did to Will and Sonny, she doesn’t see how the family can welcome him with open arms because she can’t.

Marlena tells Leo that she would be thrilled to officiate his wedding and asks about the proposal. Leo explains that he had planned on proposing when Javi suggested they get their own place. Leo talks about Javi’s mother giving her ring to Rafe, but Rafe agreed that Javi should have it, so he used it to propose. Leo calls it his best Thanksgiving ever, declaring that he now gets to be part of that incredible family for the rest of his life. Leo then apologizes for going on about Thanksgiving and family when Marlena just had her first without John. Marlena responds that she’s had a lot of upset in her family and she thinks it’s her fault.

Brady goes to see Maggie at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie hopes it’s not another lecture about layoffs but Brady clarifies it’s not about work and he just wanted to say sorry because what happened to Sarah was his fault.

Sophia questions Rachel saying she almost killed two people. Rachel says the first one was an accident and the second one was kind of an accident too as she didn’t know what she did would be so bad. Sophia asks what she did but Rachel doesn’t want to talk about it anymore. Rachel asks why Sophia came to her room. Sophia says she got bored and thought Rachel could use someone to talk to. Sophia asks if Rachel knows who adopted her baby. Rachel reveals that she does know that but they are interrupted by Tate arriving. Sophia then goes silent as Tate questions what she’s doing there.

Roman tells Arianna that Marlena is very fond of Leo, so if she feels Leo has changed, he defers to her judgment. Kate jokes that Roman always sees the best in everything. Kate says that just because Leo and Javi are getting married doesn’t mean that Arianna has to be a fan of Leo. Arianna complains that it means Leo will now be at every single one of their family gatherings. Arianna says that she doesn’t hate Leo but she doesn’t want to be related to him.

Leo knows Marlena’s family is going through a lot right now but says she can’t blame herself for getting sick. Marlena says it’s not that and she can’t go in to detail, but she made a terrible error in judgment that she wishes she could take back. Leo finds that hard to believe and encourages that things will start to look up. Marlena responds that she’s afraid the damage is done and there’s nothing she can do to fix it.

Maggie can’t believe Rachel gave Sarah pistachio ice cream on purpose when she knows she’s allergic. Maggie notes that Sarah said it wasn’t an accident but wouldn’t go in to detail. Brady says she was protecting Rachel. Brady wanted to confide in Maggie since she’s his sponsor and he loves and trusts her more than anyone. Maggie says she’s so sorry and asks where Rachel is now. Brady reveals that she’s getting treatment at Bayview. Brady questions how many signs he missed that she ended up there. Maggie feels there’s no way he could’ve known. Brady says there was because someone he thought he could trust knew what Rachel was capable of and didn’t tell him. Maggie questions who, so Brady informs her that it was Marlena.

Rachel claims to Tate that Sophia just came in but didn’t say anything and doesn’t talk, but she was glad to see someone she knows. Tate tells Sophia that he can come see her after visiting Rachel, but he wanted to see and hang out with Rachel alone, so Sophia walks out of the room.

Holly sits in the town square, going through Stephanie’s fan mail. She comes across one letter that says they belong together which she calls creepy. Holly then finds another letter with the same handwriting and guesses it’s the same guy.

Roman goes back to work while Kate tells Arianna that she’s happy that she got her feelings about Leo off her chest, but if she has a problem, she needs to do something. Arianna tells Kate that she needs the internship with Titan but she hasn’t heard back yet. Kate tells Arianna that she’s sorry but it seems very unlikely she will get the internship because they are restructuring at Titan so there’s no new internships. Arianna says she understands but Kate says she has an idea.

Tate tries to encourage Rachel that her room at Bayview isn’t too bad. Rachel questions Tate not bringing him a toy. Tate says he’s too broke and encourages that the doctors will help her here. Rachel complains that she’s better now and wants to go home. The nurse comes in and announces visiting hours are over so Tate has to leave which upsets Rachel. Tate tells Rachel that he loves her and will come visit her every day as he then exits.

Maggie asks Brady how Marlena could know that Rachel would poison Sarah. Brady responds that Marlena knew things about Rachel that she didn’t tell him, feeling he decided she knew what was best for his daughter without telling him. Brady asks Maggie not to take Marlena’s side, complaining that Marlena betrayed his trust and now his daughter is in a mental ward. Maggie understands Brady is in shock but questions if he really thinks Marlena didn’t have Rachel’s best interest at heart. Brady admits she probably meant well but what she did was wrong and it almost cost Sarah her life. Brady declares he doesn’t want to be in that house anymore as he doesn’t think he can live with Marlena.

Leo feels Marlena is being too hard on herself. Marlena says she’s not because she made a terrible mistake. Marlena thought she was in control but she wasn’t and she’s not used to being fallible. Leo calls her an incredible therapist and even better friend. Leo tells Marlena how grateful he is for her.

Tate goes to visit Sophia in her room at Bayview and says it was very nice of her to visit Rachel. Tate apologizes for not coming to see her and tells Sophia that he thinks about her a lot. Tate admits he still doesn’t understand everything that happened and wishes she could tell him. Tate doesn’t know what else to say and tells Sophia to take care of herself. Tate adds that he will come visit her when he sees Rachel. Sophia remains silent as Tate then exits.

Kate thinks maybe Arianna should try to get an internship at DiMera Enterprises. Kate says she has contacts there and could talk to them about her. Kate is sure they would jump at the chance to hire her. Arianna points out DiMera being Titan’s number one enemy. Kate thinks she would do really well there and learn a lot. Kate offers to put in a good word for her.

Leo and Marlena color her coloring books together. Leo says when she gets out of the hospital, they will binge watch Drag Race. Marlena states that she was spiraling when Leo came in and he pulled her back, so she’s very glad he’s there. Leo responds that’s what friends are for.

Maggie questions Brady leaving he and Rachel’s home, calling it a big decision in his state of mind. Brady insists that his state of mind is good and reveals he went to a meeting last night. Maggie acknowledges that he has big challenges ahead and Rachel will need him badly. Brady doesn’t know if he’d be able to stay on track at Marlena’s place. Brady says he’s been thinking for a long time that he should have his own place. Maggie invites him to move in to the Kiriakis Mansion until he finds one, reminding him that he’s always welcome there. Brady admits that would be great, assuring it would only be until he finds his own place. Brady mentions that he does come with Rachel’s snake. Maggie tells him that Kate reminded her today how much she loves the Kiriakis Mansion, calling it her home as well as Brady and Rachel’s because she loves them both. Brady thanks her and hugs her.

Holly remains in the town square as Tate walks by. Holly asks how his visit with Rachel went as she hugs him.

Sophia returns to Rachel’s room at Bayview with a cup of water and thanks her for keeping her secret. Sophia calls it really nice of Tate to come visit Rachel. Rachel calls him a good brother. Sophia reminds Rachel that they were talking about her baby’s adoption. Sophia hopes that Johnny and Chanel do not have her baby, but Rachel reveals that they do and says she’s sorry. Sophia responds that it isn’t her fault as she turns away in anger, crushing the paper cup in her hands.

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Leo and Javi sit together in the town square as Leo is leaving a message for Chad, saying he has urgent questions and to get back to him. Leo complains to Javi that Chad never takes this long to get back to him and wonders what’s going on with him.

Cat joins EJ in his office and asks if he has a minute. Cat tells EJ that she heard a rumor and asks if he knows anything about Jennifer trying to take Thomas and Charlotte from Chad. EJ confirms that Jennifer and Jack are unfortunately taking Chad to court and that he is representing Chad. Cat calls it unfair since those are Chad’s kids and says she’s tried to reach him but he hasn’t gotten back to her which she says she understands because this is entirely her fault. EJ calls that debatable but notes that it’s not just her that Chad hasn’t gotten back to as he reveals that Chad hasn’t been responding to anyone. EJ explains that Chad left the Horton house for a couple days to give Thomas some space and seems to have vanished since then.

Paulina meets Belle at home. Belle thanks her for coming and says it’s urgent and not just a work matter but also personal, noting she’s telling her this in the strictest confidence.

Kayla checks on Marlena in the hospital and reveals that her first test results were inaccurate, so she does have Lyme disease but she believes the antibiotics are helping. Kayla knows it’s not the news she wanted to hear. Marlena responds that she’s more concerned about Rachel.

Brady brings Rachel to Bayview and tries to encourage her but Rachel cries that she hates the place and begs him not to make her stay.

Javi encourages that Chad will check in soon as he’s obviously dealing with a lot. Leo notes that the jewelry store should be open now, so they go to take care of his ring. Javi says he can’t wait to wear it and tell the world they are engaged. They kiss and then bump in to Gwen, who picks up the ring.

Belle tells Paulina about Rachel. Paulina says it must be terribly upsetting for the whole family. Belle says she’s trying to do right by them but she’s also the district attorney and they do have some extra time because of Kristen’s escape, so they can’t vacate her conviction. Paulina realizes that Kristen was protecting Rachel and that’s why she confessed. Belle thinks Kristen was counting on Rachel never remembering what happened. Paulina asks what happens now. Belle explains that she’d like to see this taken through the mental health channels and not the juvenile justice system, so she will petition the court to keep the records sealed. Belle says she just didn’t want to make any decisions without looping Paulina in. Paulina says she doesn’t want to see Belle’s family suffer more than they have, but someone who might have a problem with her plan is EJ.

Cat questions EJ saying that Chad vanished. EJ explains that Julie called him yesterday and Chad never showed up to the Horton Thanksgiving celebration. EJ says that Julie got a text from Chad and that was the last anyone heard from him. EJ adds that he texted Chad about the custody hearing this morning but hasn’t heard back, so he’s hoping that he is just taking some time to regroup. Cat worries that doesn’t sound like Chad at all as no matter what stress he was under, he would want to spend Thanksgiving with his children. Cat points out Tony missing too and asks what if it’s no coincidence and someone is targeting his family. Cat worries that EJ or someone he loves could be next.

Brady reminds Rachel that they talked about this and she has to be here so the doctors can watch her and help her manage her feelings. Brady encourages that everyone there cares about her and will help her. Rachel asks if there are other kids there. Brady confirms there are and when she’s ready, she can meet them in the courtyard. Brady promises that he and Tate will visit every day. Rachel asks if Marlena will visit her as well.

Marlena tells Kayla that she’s feeling guilty because she kept information about Rachel from Brady and now he’s rightfully upset with her. Kayla is sure she had her reasons and encourages that Brady loves her and will forgive her. Marlena says that’s fine but questions if she can forgive herself. Marlena asks if it’s possible that she’s not thinking clearly because of her illness or if her grief is clouding her judgment. Kayla thinks she made the best decision she could for Rachel. Marlena feels she failed Rachel as a Grandmother and therapist and now Rachel is having to pay the price.

EJ appreciates Cat’s concern about Chad and says he wants answers too, but he thinks bringing in the police would be a big mistake. EJ knows there are a lot of questions but making a big deal and filing a missing persons report could affect Chad’s custody case if he did just take a few days off. Cat still wants to make sure Chad is safe. EJ assures that he has his private investigation team looking for Chad and Tony as he trusts them more than the police. Cat says that’s good to hear and asks him to let her know if he hears anything. EJ says she’ll be the first he calls as Cat thanks him and then exits the office.

Paulina argues that Belle knows better than anybody that they don’t know how EJ will react when he learns who shot him. Belle then reveals that EJ has known since the middle of August before any of them which shocks Paulina. Belle thinks EJ was trying to honor Kristen’s wishes to protect Rachel and says she will talk to him to make sure he is on board with her proposal. Paulina wishes her luck. Belle says that EJ loves Rachel and his priority is always himself, but he doesn’t have any reason to take it back to court. Paulina supposes she’s right. Belle asks if she can count on Paulina’s support to handle this through the mental health channel and not the juvenile justice system. Paulina argues that with so many unknowns, she can’t commit to anything at the moment.

Rafe walks past the Brady Pub and gets a call from Cat, who tells him to get his breakfast to go and she’ll meet him outside because they have a situation.

Kayla thinks Marlena made the best decision she could at the time and that she had Rachel’s best interests at heart. Kayla urges Marlena to stay calm and focus on taking care of herself because she needs rest. Kayla promises that it will get better. Marlena thanks her for everything as Kayla then exits the room.

Brady tells Rachel that Marlena is still in the hospital but he’s sure when she’s feeling better, she will come visit her. Rachel questions why Marlena can’t just be her doctor. Brady says even the best doctors need help and Marlena agrees that this is the best place for Rachel to be right now. Rachel cries that she doesn’t believe him and accuses him of lying.

Gwen questions Leo having the ring. Javi explains that it was his mother’s ring. Leo adds that it will now be Javi’s engagement ring which shocks Gwen. Leo asks if she’s happy for them. Gwen congratulates them and calls them inspirational. Gwen hopes they have a wonderful life together and their love for each other grows every day. Leo mocks her being insincere and tells Javi that he can’t wait to get the ring on his finger as they walk away.

Rafe and Cat meet outside the Pub. Cat informs Rafe that she has reason to believe that Chad is missing, explaining that he moved out of the Horton house to relieve tension with the family but he never came back for Thanksgiving dinner and no one has been able to reach him since. Cat brings up Chad and Jennifer being at odds lately because of her. Rafe asks if anyone has filed a missing persons report. Cat explains that EJ dispatched his own people and did not want to involve the authorities. Rafe questions if it’s true. Cat asks if Rafe would think EJ wouldn’t want to find his own brothers. Rafe says not if he’s the one behind them missing.

Rachel cries that Marlena and Kristen wouldn’t want her to stay here. Brady tells her that Kristen would want her to get better. Rachel argues that she wouldn’t want her to be in this horrible place. Rachel tells Brady that he has to find Kristen and tell her that they know she didn’t shoot EJ. Brady thinks she knows that. Rachel questions why she said she didn’t then. Brady says she will have to ask her when she sees her and when she gets home, but insists that this is the best place for her to get better. Brady says they have to listen to the doctors and promises it’s going to be okay. Brady gives Rachel a little baseball that he found in John’s things, explaining that John gave it to him to hold onto whenever he was gone to remember how much everyone loves him. Rachel breaks down crying as Brady hugs her.

Belle goes to the hospital and asks Kayla if there’s any update on Marlena. Kayla reveals that they confirmed the diagnosis of Lyme disease. Belle complains that she knew it was EJ’s fault and calls him a penny pinching son of a bitch. Kayla says she will deal with EJ while Belle asks more about Marlena. Kayla tells her that Marlena is very upset about Rachel. Belle asks what she said. Kayla explains that Marlena blames herself for Rachel’s condition and is very hard on herself. Kayla thinks Marlena needs Belle’s help more than ever. Belle assures that she will be there. EJ then comes over and greets them. Belle says she’s going to check on Marlena and walks off. EJ remarks that Belle didn’t seem too pleased to see him. Kayla responds that she had good reason since her mother almost died because of him.

Rafe and Cat go to the Salem Inn to search Chad’s room. Rafe notes that the front desk said he checked in they day before Thanksgiving. Cat checks the bag left in the room and notes that Chad’s wallet and phone are not there while Rafe comments on the room being tidy and that Chad’s still being billed for the room while housekeeping said Chad hadn’t even slept in the bed. Cat states that means Chad hasn’t been back since checking in, so Rafe wonders where the hell is.

EJ questions Kayla blaming him for Marlena’s illness. Kayla holds him personally responsible for the errors in the lab that gave Marlena the wrong test results, blaming his budget cuts. EJ argues that he wasn’t running the tests and his budget cuts saved the hospital. EJ asks if the hospital never had an error before. Kayla argues that it’s under his watch now that the lab is understaffed and underpaid which leads to sloppiness and patients like Marlena are having to pay the price. EJ responds that putting more money in to the hospital’s lab is going to have to come from somewhere and suggests Kayla’s salary. Kayla then suggests shutting down the free clinic’s new mystery lab.

Belle visits Marlena in her hospital room. Marlena tells her that Kayla says she’s on the mend. Belle is glad that they finally have a real diagnosis. Marlena asks what’s going on with Rachel. Belle says they don’t have to talk about that but Marlena insists and asks what she knows. Belle explains that she talked to Paulina about signing off on going through mental health instead of the juvenile justice system but Paulina felt it was too soon to commit. Belle adds that it’s ultimately up to her as the district attorney and she will do everything she can to protect Rachel. Marlena says the important thing now is that Rachel recovers and heals.

Brady knows Bayview is not where Rachel wants to be but encourages that he will be there every step of the way. Rachel asks what if she doesn’t get better and is stuck in here forever. Brady encourages that she will. A nurse comes in to tell Brady it’s time to go so they can get Rachel started on her first session for the day. Brady assures Rachel that everyone there will take great care of her and he’ll be there when it’s time for her to come home. Brady adds that he will call and visit her every day and that Tate will come by. Brady repeats that she will be fine. Rachel pleads with him not to leave her. Rachel apologizes for giving Sarah the ice cream and says she didn’t mean to shoot EJ. Brady urges her to be strong and brave. Rachel cries that she wants to go home and pleads with him but Brady says he loves her and exits. Rachel screams for Brady to come back as Brady cries outside the door.

EJ goes back to his office in frustration. Belle then comes in, so EJ asks if she came to berate him too or to apologize for storming away earlier. Belle questions apologizing to him after everything he’s done to the hospital. EJ says he’s sorry for what happened to Marlena but Belle says she doesn’t want to hear it as that’s not why she’s there. Belle tells him that she wants to talk about Rachel and reveals that she knows what she did.

Leo and Javi walk back through the town square, talking about planning their wedding. Leo suggests asking Marlena to officiate which Javi calls a great idea. Leo can’t wait to tell Marlena that he will be marrying the man of his dreams. Javi tells Leo that he loves him and they kiss as Gwen looks over from nearby.

Rafe tells Cat that Dimitri, Stefan, and Megan have all been missing for quite some time, not that they are necessarily connected to the recent disappearances. Cat brings up Tony while Rafe says there’s been no sightings of Kristen. They talk about Kristen’s mother swearing not to have seen her. Cat adds that now Chad might be missing too. Rafe thinks they have to assume this is all connected. Cat asks what they all have in common. Rafe points out that outside of Dimitri, everyone’s father is Stefano DiMera.

Belle informs EJ that Rachel remembers everything from the night of the shooting and argues that all of this was completely unnecessary since Johnny was going to be acquitted anyway. EJ tells her to take it up with Kristen. Belle argues that Kristen is on the run and he’s sitting here. Belle adds that she knows EJ pushed Kristen in to the confession since he was so desperate to clear Johnny and now Kristen went to prison for nothing and everything is so much worse for Rachel. EJ says he gets all of that but questions what she wants from him or expects him to do about it.

The nurse at Bayview goes to check on Sophia, who remains unresponsive. She says she’ll be back to check on her later and exits.

Brady visits Marlena at the hospital. Marlena says she’s surprised to see her. Brady responds that he didn’t know where else to go. Marlena asks what happened and how Rachel is. Brady says he just came from moving her in to her room at Bayview where she has been admitted. Brady declares that his heart is pretty much torn out.

Gwen continues watching as Leo and Javi continue talking about their wedding. Javi suggests starting by picking a wedding date. Javi brings up spring but Leo feels that’s so far away and wants to do it this year. Leo suggests a New Year’s Eve wedding as big things happen in Salem on New Year’s Eve. Javi worries that is tempting fate. Leo feels they have the opportunity to break the curse and turn anything bad into joyfulness. Leo then announces to everyone in the town square that they are getting married on New Year’s Eve as Gwen remains nearby.

Belle tells EJ that she wants Rachel to get the care she needs. EJ says he won’t stand in the way as he only wants what is best for his niece. Belle wants more than his word and warns that if EJ does anything to hurt Rachel or hinder her care, she’ll come after him for what happened to Marlena. Belle warns him not to try her as he knows he will lose. Belle then storms out of the office.

Cat asks Rafe if they are going with the theory that someone connected to the DiMeras is disappearing them one by one. Rafe says the DiMeras have made a lot of enemies but at this point, it’s just a theory. Cat hopes they are wrong and that Chad is okay. Rafe thinks they have to consider it possible that Chad is missing and that EJ is behind it.

EJ remains in his office and comes across his copy of Wuthering Heights on his desk. EJ starts hearing flashbacks to when Cat was reading it to him during his recovery time. EJ questions why he knows that voice.

Marlena tells Brady that she can’t imagine how difficult it must have been for him to walk away from Rachel. Brady responds that what was really difficult and painful was when Rachel asked why she couldn’t just come home and let Marlena treat her. Brady says he didn’t have the heart to tell Rachel that Marlena let her down with this reckless decision that could’ve cost Sarah her life and unraveled Rachel’s completely. Marlena tries to apologize. Brady says he loves her as she’s pretty much been his mom for most of his life and he hates seeing her in the hospital bed. Brady thinks she needs to concentrate on just getting better herself. Marlena offers to talk to the doctors at Bayview as soon as she can but Brady asks her not to. Brady says he won’t prevent her from visiting Rachel because he won’t punish Rachel, but he doesn’t want Marlena involved in her care. Brady then exits as Marlena holds back tears.

Sophia gets up from her hospital bed in Bayview and enters Rachel’s room. Rachel states that she knows her. Sophia then suddenly smiles big and says hi to Rachel.

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EJ and Gwen are in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. EJ is at his desk, reading on his tablet. Gwen questions if he’s just going to stare at that the whole time and asks what he’s reading. EJ tells her it’s a press release about the launch of the free clinic. Gwen thought Stephanie already put one out. EJ says that she will continue to in order to divert everyone’s attention from what they are really up to, including Leo. Gwen reminds EJ that today is an American holiday and asks if he shouldn’t be having turkey somewhere. EJ responds that he’s never had much use for Thanksgiving and that it was only tolerable when Sami and the children were around. EJ then gets a call from Julie and wonders why she would be calling him. EJ answers and tells her that he hasn’t heard from Chad. EJ says he will let her know and hangs up. Gwen asks what’s going on with Chad. EJ responds that according to Julie, Chad is missing.

Chanel and Johnny put Trey down for a nap at home as Paulina and Abe are cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Chanel thanks them for cooking while Paulina says they were happy to bring the holidays to them. Paulina says everything is ready and they will eat as soon as Theo gets there. Abe wonders what is keeping him.

Theo is at work in his office, complaining that he’s read this five times and it still doesn’t make sense.

Maggie and Holly bring Sarah home from the hospital. Sarah thanks them but says they don’t need to fuss over her as it’s not that serious. Maggie argues that Sarah had an allergic reaction and almost died. Sarah insists that she’s totally fine. Maggie points out that it was serious enough that she was kept overnight at the hospital. Sarah repeats that she’s fine and grateful to be back home for Thanksgiving.

Xander staggers in his room alone with empty bottles of alcohol on the floor and tables. He sits down on his bed and sighs as he sadly wishes himself a happy bloody Thanksgiving. He picks up his phone and looks longingly at a photo of Sarah, triggering a flashback to when they were together.

Holly tells Sarah that she’s glad she is home too and asks what exactly happened at the Pub. Maggie says she’d like to know too, pointing out that Sarah is usually so careful about her allergies. Holly asks if Roman served her something with pistachios. Sarah says it doesn’t matter now because it’s over and asks about having turkey.

Gwen tells EJ that she can’t believe Jennifer and Julie would banish Chad from the house where his children leave. EJ jokes about Gwen defending Chad and asks if she’s feeling the holiday spirit. Gwen says she might not be a fan of Chad but she knows he’s a damn good father. EJ explains that they didn’t banish Chad, but he was persuaded to give Thomas some space in hopes that it would calm the situation. Gwen calls it a horrifying situation that Jennifer is suing Chad for custody of his children. EJ agrees that it’s heartless. EJ explains that they invited Chad to Thanksgiving dinner and now Julie is worried because he hasn’t shown up. Gwen laughs off that they banished Chad and still expecting him to come. EJ doesn’t think Chad would pass up the chance to be with his kids and notes that Chad wasn’t answering Julie’s calls and that she only got a short text, but when she asked where he was, there’s been no response. Gwen feels it’s not surprising as Chad probably stuck to letting things cool down. EJ brings up that Chad’s custody hearing is tomorrow, so he better find himself in court by then.

Maggie asks Holly if everything is alright. Holly responds that she hasn’t heard from Tate today and wanted to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Sarah and Maggie encourage that he must be busy with family and that he will reach out soon.

Theo gets a text from Abe, asking where he is because dinner is ready, but he ignores it and continues working.

Abe complains that Theo is ignoring his texts and not picking up his calls. Abe says it’s not like him since Theo told him he’d be there. Abe suggests maybe they should go ahead and eat but Paulina and Chanel decide to wait awhile longer. Paulina asks Johnny how Marlena is doing. Johnny says she’s good and that her pacemaker procedure went well, so hopefully she can go home soon. Paulina says that she’s been fuming since learning that EJ could be responsible by being too cheap at the hospital. Johnny remarks that every time he thinks EJ can’t disappoint him more, he manages to surprise him. Paulina responds that if it’s true that Marlena has been enduring all of this because of EJ’s budget cuts, she will personally see to it that she’s held accountable.

Theo calls EJ and says he needs his help with a business issue. EJ asks what’s going on. Theo says it’s a licensing agreement that’s about to expire which EJ notes that he negotiated. Theo complains about reviewing the terms for hours. EJ says he will be on his way and see him shortly as he hangs up. EJ informs Gwen that he’s off to DiMera Enterprises because his nephew needs him. Gwen questions what she’s supposed to do all day then as EJ exits. Gwen decides she will find her own fun and exits as well.

Sarah asks Holly about her Friendsgiving. Holly says it was great and jokes about how they all brought pumpkin desserts, so they just ended up making a frozen pizza. Holly hopes they make it an annual tradition. Sarah calls it nice that she got to celebrate with friends and family. Holly then reveals that she plans to spend Christmas in Paris which Eric mentioned when he was in town. Maggie says they will miss her but she’s sure Nicole will be lucky to have her. Sarah points out that it will be an all girls Thanksgiving for them when Victoria wakes up since Justin and Bonnie went to visit Mimi. Maggie adds that Bonnie flew in Justin’s twins to surprise him. Holly mentions never meeting them before and suggests next year they can invite him for a big Kiriakis Thanksgiving.

Chanel asks how Sarah is doing after her allergic reaction. Abe tells her that Roman told him that she’s fine but he’s upset because he has no idea how that happened. Paulina talks about being glad that it didn’t happen at the bakery like the last time since Xander was ready to sue. Johnny reveals that they won’t have to worry about that since he heard that Xander and Sarah just signed their divorce papers.

Gwen finds Xander drinking coffee in the town square and comments that he looks like hell, assuming he has a monstrous hangover. Xander hoped coffee and fresh air would fix it but he had no such luck. Gwen tells him that she has just the cure and to come with him if he wants to feel better. Xander wants to be left alone. Gwen argues that nobody wants to be alone on Thanksgiving. Xander doesn’t care about the holiday. Gwen says she doesn’t either as they are both Brits, asking who better to spend it with. Xander then gives in and walks off with Gwen.

EJ meets Theo at the DiMera Enterprises office and tells Theo that he can see how Theo would have trouble with the agreement unless he was an attorney. Theo explains how the client wants a much higher rate to renew. EJ declares that if he thinks he can play hard ball with Theo, he’s got another thing coming as he makes a phone call.

Paulina, Abe, Chanel, and Johnny finish a video call with Lani, Eli, and their twins. Chanel hopes that they can make it to Salem for Christmas. Paulina asks Abe if he’s heard from his tutoring student Liam. Abe reveals that the other night, Liam tried to grab Cat’s purse in the park but she fought him off and then he ran in to him. Paulina questions why she’s just now hearing about it. Abe says he didn’t want to make a big deal about it. Paulina calls it a big deal and hopes he’s on his way to prison. Abe reveals that he and Cat agreed to let him know since Liam never actually touched Cat’s purse so there was no crime. Chanel argues that he intended to. Abe assures that he made it very clear that he’s out of chances. Paulina argues that he preyed on an innocent woman. Abe explains that Liam has a child to feed and they hope this will turn things around. Johnny comments that Liam is lucky to have Abe in his life as a great teacher. Chanel says just like him. Paulina asks if Johnny will teach again next semester. Johnny responds that he’s not sure since he loves teaching film but working there and at Titan is a lot and now that they have Trey, time is more limited so they will just have to wait and see.

Holly tells Maggie and Sarah how happy she is that she and Tate finished their project before Thanksgiving break. Sarah says now all she has to worry about is finals. Holly says college is a lot different than high school but she’s still on track to make straight A’s. Maggie points out that Sarah also had great grades in school. Sarah recalls struggling with geometry and algebra. Maggie encourages that Sarah had a goal and worked really hard to achieve it, just like Holly can. Holly and Sarah call Maggie their role model. Maggie says there are times that she wishes she had the college experience. Holly says it’s never too late and jokes that they could even be classmates. Maggie tells Holly to focus on herself and points out that she could be another physician in the family. Holly reveals that she landed an internship with Stephanie so she will helping out at SJPR. Holly mentions helping with Stephanie’s book tour and sorting through fan mail which Maggie notes will be a lot. Holly talks about her plan which Maggie calls impressive. Sarah asks if any of the fan mail has been spicy. Holly says a lot of it has just been praise but admits some has been a little creepy. Sarah comments on overzealous fans. Maggie advises her to be very careful. Holly assures that she will remain anonymous if she responds, so she doesn’t have to worry.

Theo stops EJ from making the call. EJ thought he wanted him to help. Theo explains that he wanted EJ to walk him through the process, not fight the battle for him. EJ understands. Theo explains that he’s overwhelmed without Tony’s help as Tony was going to walk him through everything and he’s not quite there yet. EJ assures that his investigators are doing everything in their power to find Tony. EJ adds that it’s understandable to be overwhelmed because being CEO is hard. EJ encourages that Tony put Theo in the chair because they know he belongs. Theo appreciates the support. EJ says they will go over the agreement so Theo can show who is boss.

Gwen brings Xander to the DiMera Mansion for English breakfast as his hangover cure. Xander questions EJ’s cook having time to make this after a Thanksgiving feast. Gwen explains that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving so he gave the staff off, revealing she made the breakfast. Xander questions her not having a family get together to get to. Sarah jokes that her invitations from the Hortons and the Johnsons must have got lost, so her only family is the DiMeras as she repeats that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving. Gwen takes a bite to prove she didn’t drug it and asks if he’s satisfied, urging him to go on and eat.

Theo appreciates EJ going through everything with him, admitting he’s not happy that he had to ask for his help as he likes to handle his own problems. EJ is sure Theo will soon handle things with ease but if he ever needs help or guidance, he will be there for him. Theo gets another text from Abe and says he has to get going to Thanksgiving. Theo mentions that they are having it at Johnny and Chanel’s since it’s the baby’s first Thanksgiving. Theo wishes EJ a Happy Thanksgiving even though he’s not celebrating. EJ wishes him the same as he then exits the office.

Holly goes to the kitchen to check on dinner. Sarah then asks Maggie if Xander used her medical emergency as an excuse to see Victoria. Maggie says he didn’t which Sarah says is good. Maggie remarks that Xander has been remarkably well-behaved and hasn’t shown up once. Sarah informs her that he showed up at the hospital, so she reminded him that he promised to stay away and he just left. Sarah calls it bizarre that Xander followed somebody else’s rules without flying in to a rage. Maggie encourages that maybe he’s finally growing up. Sarah calls it too little, too late.

After eating, Gwen asks Xander if he’s feeling better. Xander says he is actually and thanks her. Gwen asks if he wants to share why he’s spending the day hungover or why he got so hammered in the first place as she thought he wasn’t going to use alcohol anymore to solve his problems. Xander explains that he wasn’t but his shrink ended up in the hospital at the same time that his ex-wife had another allergic reaction. Xander reveals that he and Sarah signed divorce papers, giving Sarah full custody of Victoria, so he will never see his daughter again if Sarah has it her way. Gwen says she’s so sorry. Xander then adds that Sarah is finding solace in Brady’s arms. Gwen then says no wonder he started drinking. Xander knows it won’t help but he didn’t want to feel it. Gwen says she understands. Xander calls them quite the pair. Gwen points out that they aren’t alone since they are together as friends and she could think of worse people to spend the day with.

Theo goes to Johnny and Chanel’s. Paulina says it’s about time while Chanel wishes him a happy Thanksgiving. Chanel and Johnny go to check on Trey before they eat. Abe questions why Theo didn’t return his messages as he was worried. Theo apologizes as he got caught up in the office. Paulina questions Theo working on Thanksgiving. Theo calls it a regular work day for most. Abe guesses it hasn’t been regular with Tony missing. Theo then explains that he called EJ for help which Abe says is good. Theo is surprised that Abe is cool with him turning to EJ as he thought he would go ballistic. Abe calls it a sign of maturity to ask for help when needed. Theo thanks him and goes to wash up. Paulina kisses Abe and says it takes great maturity to evolve in his thinking which is what she sees in him with Theo running DiMera and being okay with turning to EJ for help. Paulina jokes that’s even too far for her. Abe then flashes back to asking EJ for help getting Theo away from DiMera Enterprises. Paulina hugs Abe and says she’s so proud of him.

EJ goes to his lab and approaches the tube in the room. EJ declares that most people spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones, while paying a visit here will be the closest he gets to that this year.

Xander thanks Gwen for everything. Xander adds that he knows he’s never welcome to anything unless she’s also getting something out of it which Gwen calls really cynical. Gwen asks what she would want from him and calls him big-headed. Gwen insists that she didn’t lure him here for an ulterior motive. Gwen says that Xander made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t want to give them another go and remarks that unlike him with Sarah, she can take a hint. Xander wishes her a happy Thanksgiving too.

Sarah and Maggie talk about finishing Thanksgiving dinner while Holly went to check on Victoria. Maggie brings up that Sarah seemed rather evasive earlier when talking about her allergic reaction, so she wondered what Sarah didn’t want them know. Sarah says she can’t say anything yet, but it wasn’t an accident. Maggie is shocked and asks if it was Xander. Sarah assures that Xander is capable of horrible things but he would never physically hurt her, so Maggie questions who did.

Paulina, Abe, Johnny, Chanel, and Theo eat Thanksgiving dinner. Abe tells Theo that he’s grateful to have him home. Theo says he missed all of them. Chanel says they are so happy he’s back in Salem. Johnny mentions their video chat with Eli, Lani, and their kids and says how grateful he is to be part of this incredible extended family as he doesn’t know where they’d be without them. Paulina says that’s what family is all about and now they have their newest family member to love and support. Trey wakes up crying, so Paulina goes to take care of him. Johnny jokes about the free child care being a Thanksgiving miracle.

EJ sits at the tube in the lab and says that Dr. Rolf tells him he’s on the verge of a tremendous breakthrough in his trials. EJ prays this means he’ll be seeing them again very soon.

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