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Update written by Joseph
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Gwen sits at home reading her tablet and laughs. Xander walks in and questions what she’s laughing about. Gwen responds that she’s reading The Intruder. Xander asks if there’s any news about Dr. Snyder. Gwen says no, but there is about Xander as he’s topped her front page story. Xander asks what she’s talking about. Gwen shows him the headline, which reads “The Happy Home-Wrecker: Ex-Titan CEO Destroys Marriage”.

Theo questions if Paulina found Ciara. Paulina clarifies that she thinks she might have found her but doesn’t have all the information yet. Paulina explains that a woman called and thinks she has a lead. Theo questions why they didn’t call the police. Paulina says she wants the reward money. Theo notes that it sounds pretty shady. Paulina admits it might be, but it might be Theo’s only chance to find Ciara.

Ciara says goodbye to Ben and gets up to leave but she has a memory. Ben asks what’s going on. Ciara claims it’s nothing but her memories continue rushing back. Ben guesses that she’s remembering right now. Ciara denies it so Ben asks what’s wrong then. Ciara claims it’s nothing and she has to go. Ben stops her and tells her not to fight it because he knows she can feel it. Ciara stops and remembers Ben proposing to her with a fortune cookie. Ciara then turns back to Ben and says “Oh my God”. Ben asks what it is. Ciara declares that she remembers.

Lani mocks Abe asking why she won’t let Paulina make amends, like she’s the one being unreasonable. Abe asks if she’s implying that he is. Lani asks if he caught Ciara’s amnesia. Lani reminds him that Paulina came for a Christening and stayed to make a killing while lying all along the way so they wouldn’t notice her boundless greed. Lani doesn’t know how Abe can get over the hypocrisy. Lani adds that worst of all is that Paulina used Abe’s spotless reputation and decades of service to this town to broker the deal and didn’t even care what happened to him. Abe disagrees but admits that Paulina lied and planned something terrible but she didn’t go through with what she planned and she is sorry. Lani argues that Paulina is always sorry when she’s been found out, so now she will spend time vowing to make a change, but she’s known her for her entire life and she never changes.

Paulina informs Theo that the woman is texting her bank account information and as soon as she transfers the money, she will call with what she knows. Theo worries that it’s a scam. Paulina agrees but says she’s willing to take the chance because she cares about Theo and Abe. Theo thanks her but feels they need to get the police involved. Paulina worries that would scare the woman off. Theo suggests calling Shawn since he wants to find Ciara as much as he does and he would know whether or not they can trust this woman.

Ben asks what Ciara is remembering. Ciara recalls being outside the town square on the bench and she opened up a fortune cookie which said “Will you marry me?”. Ben asks her what happened next. Ciara says that Ben asked her to marry him.

Jack goes to see Steve. Steve thanks him for coming while Jack notes that Steve sounded grumpy on the phone. Jack guesses that whatever it is, is not good news. Steve informs him that he’s been checking out the late Dr. Snyder and Kayla and Tripp were right that he was a total sleazebag. Jack knows Steve thought he was stealing pills from the hospital and selling them on the street. Steve confirms that he has proof that Dr. Snyder had been running his side business for six months. Jack asks why Steve needed to meet with him. Steve responds that it looks like Jack’s daughter Gwen was involved.

Xander laughs at the headline while Gwen jokes about what he did. Xander asks if he should’ve been more discreet like her. Gwen asks how drunk Nicole was when she slept with him. Xander says that two lonely people reached out to each other for a human connection. Xander tells her not to cheapen the memory. Gwen realizes that he blackmailed Nicole to get his job. Gwen asks if he understands this is now on his personal record and that he can’t be trusted so he’s never going to get another job again. Gwen calls his behavior insanely stupid and destructive. Gwen asks if his moment of fame worth it. Xander responds that she has no idea how worth it that it was.

Shawn goes to see Paulina and Theo, questioning this woman wanting the reward money first and not contacting the cops directly. Paulina thinks the woman might be scared of her screwing her out of the money. Shawn brings up how Paulina tried to screw the city out of it’s own town square. Theo insists that this could be a lead. Shawn adds that it also could be a set up. Shawn says he wasted enough time on a stakeout at the DiMeras which he thinks could’ve been set up by Ben. Paulina gets a text from the woman with her bank account information and says if she doesn’t get the money within the next ten minutes then the deal is off. Paulina declares that it’s now or never.

Ben asks Ciara if she remembers what happened next. Ciara flashes back and then tells Ben that he wanted to get down on one knee but it wasn’t easy because he was hurt. Ben says that’s right because he got beaten up but nothing was going to stop him from proposing to her. Ciara’s memory of the proposal continues and she remembers saying yes. Ben brings up her fortune that says “Yes” and says he should’ve known the universe would come through for them. Ciara asks if he didn’t mess with the fortune. Ben says he didn’t have to. Ben declares that no matter the circumstances or odds, fate is always going to bring them back together.

Xander informs Gwen that Sami paid him a million dollars to out Nicole. He adds that she had to use some to pay his bail after he got arrested which he blames Gwen for. Gwen says it’s not her fault as she didn’t tell him to shove a cop. Xander says he wouldn’t have if she didn’t throw him under the bus. Gwen admits she panicked. Xander knew it was a risk since Julie might have identified Dr. Snyder as the man on the couch. Gwen says they already told Julie that was Xander’s friend, so she had to tell Eli the same thing. Xander complains that now Eli is pressuring him to name his so called friend. Gwen asks if the police have contacted him since his arrest. Xander says they are too busy searching for Ciara, but sooner or later they will be back and demanding answer so he won’t be able to put them off much longer. Gwen thinks they might not have to do as she may have just come up with a solution.

Abe doesn’t understand since Lani was so happy to have Paulina in Salem before all this went down. Lani says maybe she was as she hadn’t seen her in a really long time and it was nice to have family at the Christening, but she forgot how Paulina operates and that there is always a grand entrance. Lani declares that in the end, Paulina is just always going to let you down. Abe asks how so. Lani talks about how Paulina was in and out of the picture while growing up. Lani says Paulina would bring her presents and shopping trips but she would also make her promises about places they would go and then she would disappear without explanation. Abe says that must have hurt. Lani declares that one time, Paulina just about broke her heart.

Shawn says he wants to find Ciara too but Paulina might be throwing $100,000 down the drain. Theo asks what if the woman is telling the truth and this could be their only chance to find Ciara. Theo complains that Ciara is alone with Ben. Paulina asks if Ben would hurt her since she thought he loved her. Theo argues that if Ciara rejects him, he could snap and asks if Ben even took his medication. Paulina asks what he’s talking about. Theo explains that Ben killed three woman and was known as The Necktie Killer, so he’s on medication to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Paulina questions Hope letting him marry Ciara. Paulina doesn’t care if she gets scammed or not as she wants to do whatever she can to get Ciara back. Paulina sends the woman the money and says now they just wait.

Ciara still doesn’t know if she buys fate. Ben says if she remembered everything that happened between them, she would. Ben asks if she remembers anything else. Ciara recalls that Ben asked her to marry him and she said yes, but maybe that’s only because he told her about it at the hospital. Ben suggests they keep going and asks what happened next. Ciara remembers helping him up and they kissed. Ciara has more memories start flooding back. Ciara then grabs Ben and kisses him as all of her memories continue coming back. Ciara tells Ben that she remembers everything. Ben thanks God. Ciara recalls Ben taking care of her in the cabin, their first kiss, their first time making love, and their wedding. Ciara declares that mostly, she remembers how much she loves him. Ben responds that he loves her. Ben can’t believe this is really happening as he felt so much time had passed that he wasn’t sure this day would ever come. Ciara points out that Ben never stopped fighting. Ciara realizes she was horrible to him and said awful things to him. Ciara says she was cruel and tried to deliberately marry Theo on their wedding anniversary. Ciara then remembers Theo.

Theo points out that the woman is not calling. Shawn believes it was a mistake. Paulina notes that it was an unknown number. Theo offers to try to trace it but Shawn says there is no point as they got conned and there’s nothing they can do about it. Paulina then gets a call from the woman and asks what she knows.

Lani tells Abe that when she was a kid, she loved the Madeline books so she wanted to go to Paris more than anything. Abe wishes he knew her then. Lani talks about how she used to beg her mom all the time to go to Paris for their summer vacation but they couldn’t afford it. Lani says that year Paulina came for Christmas and she’s great at getting people to tell her their dreams. Lani adds that right before she left that night, Paulina whispered to her that next summer they are going to go to Paris. Lani talks about getting letters from her that would make her dream even better as they were going to visit the Eiffel Tower and fancy restaurants. Abe guesses it was a disaster waiting to happen. Lani says she never told her mom, but she told all the girls at school and they got to laugh at her when school started since everyone knew that Paulina never showed up and she didn’t get to go to Paris, so she was a fool to believe her.

Jack tells Steve that he really thought Gwen was trying to change her life but now he has to face the fact that you never know what’s real with Gwen. Jack asks if he’s taken this to the police. Steve says not yet as he wanted to give him a heads up first. Jack asks Steve to hold off for now until he talks to Gwen to try and get the straight story. Jack doesn’t get it since Gwen’s mother was a drug addict, who died of a drug overdose, so he questions why she would get involved with a drug dealer.

Gwen tells Xander that all he has to do is hire someone who looks like Dr. Snyder and get him to tell Julie that he was the one on the couch. Xander asks why he has to make the hire. Gwen reminds him that she doesn’t have any money or a job. Xander suggests she get a job. Gwen says she hasn’t found one that matches her skillset yet. Xander remarks that she’s skilled at drugging people and seducing CEOs, but points out how she had to convince Chad that his wife was cheating on him and get him drunk. Gwen reminds Xander that he couldn’t stop himself from kissing her. Xander argues that she threw herself at him. Gwen says she doesn’t even like him that much. Xander says he doesn’t like her either but says once he kissed her, she got completely carried away but admits they both did. Xander thinks they should get carried away again.

Abe asks Lani if Paulina ever said why she didn’t show up. Lani says that Paulina finally told her mom about the trip and blamed it on some business committment she had and then the next time she saw her, it was like it never happened. Abe asks if she ever talked to her about it. Lani says she just let it go and moved on. Lani adds that it’s been a really long time since she even thought about that incident, but now that she’s talking about it, all those feelings are coming back up. Lani really doesn’t want Abe and Theo to get hurt the way she did all those years ago, so that’s why she thinks it’s best if they have absolutely nothing to do with Paulina.

Paulina tells the woman on the phone that she’s an angel, but warns her about sending her on a wild goose chase. Paulina hangs up and informs Shawn and Theo that the woman says she saw a limo on route 17, heading towards Mammoth Falls. Shawn realizes that he knows that Ben took Ciara to the cabin.

Ben holds Ciara as she says she can’t marry Theo now and it’s going to kill him. Ben says that Theo knew he was taking a risk and that she could get her memory back. Ciara says she told Theo over and over again that she wouldn’t, and he’s in love with her. Ciara says she loves Theo too, but as a friend. Ben tells Ciara that Theo was going to marry her, knowing that she still loved him so he knew he was taking a risk. Ciara repeats that she assured Theo over and over that it wouldn’t happen. Ciara declares that she has to find Theo and tell him in person. Ben tells Ciara that she can’t leave right now as he just got her back and can’t lose her all over again. Ciara assures that it will never happen again. Ben points out that the nearest phone is miles away. Ciara says that’s why she has to leave now while it’s still daylight. Ben asks if she has to. Ciara adds that it’s not just for Theo’s sake, but Ben’s too so someone can look at his ankle. Ben says his ankle stopped hurting as soon as she started to remember. Ben asks Ciara to let him hold her a little bit longer as he kisses her.

Xander and Gwen almost kiss but Jack comes home and questions what’s going on. Xander says nothing but Jack says that’s bull. Jack reveals that he just talked to Steve, who Kayla asked to look in to what Dr. Snyder had been up to since she thought he’d been stealing drugs from the hospital and selling them on the street. Gwen claims that she can’t imagine him doing anything like that. Jack then informs Gwen that Steve said she was running Dr. Snyder’s delivery service.

Abe tells Lani that he’s not trying to minimize how much Paulina hurt her, but if she never talked to her about it then maybe Paulina thinks she didn’t want to talk about it. Abe adds that there may be things she doesn’t know. Lani remarks that Abe has really fallen hard for Paulina. Abe states that the Paulina he knows screwed up big time but admitted it and tried to make amends. Lani argues that it’s only when she got found out. Abe points out that the town square is still standing, Chanel is still going to open her bakery, and she put up a great deal of money to help Theo find Ciara. Lani complains that it’s always about money with her. Abe asks if that’s so hard to understand about what that man did to her. Lani is unaware and asks what man. Abe assumed that she knew so Lani questions what it is.

Ben and Ciara lay in bed together. Ciara says this is so nice as they haven’t been like this in over a year. Ben recalls everyone thinking she had died in the car explosion. Ciara never thought she would make it out of that glass cage but Ben found her. Ben says in a way, she found him as it was his dreams that helped him know she was still alive. Ciara says she actually remembers those vivid dreams now. They talk about the dream where they were Romeo & Juliet. Ben says that’s the one that made him know she was definitely alive. Ciara points out that Romeo & Juliet didn’t get a happy ending. Ben assures that the universe will see to it that they do. Ciara understands people thinking their psychic connection is crazy but they both know it’s true. Ben agrees as they kiss.

Gwen tells Jack that’s ridiculous as she would never be involved with drugs, especially after what she went through with her mother. Jack says that’s what he thought but then Dr. Snyder’s dealer identified Gwen as the delivery person. Gwen claims there must be some sort of a mistake. Jack asks if Julie was mistaken too when she identified Xander’s drunk friend on the couch as Dr. Snyder. Xander comments that his friend does kind of look like Snyder. Gwen argues that a drug dealer can’t be trusted. Jack yells at her to stop lying to him. Jack says he brought her in to his home and defended her, telling everyone that she had changed and trusted her but she was just playing him. Gwen cries that it’s not true. Jack warns her not to use words like true and trust because she doesn’t know what they mean. Jack acknowledges that Gwen found a great cover and wrapped herself up here but then she and her doctor teamed up to sell drugs. Gwen tells Jack that it wasn’t like that. Jack asks if she’s admitting that she was working with Dr. Snyder. Gwen then admits that she was. Gwen asks Jack to let her explain. Jack asks if Gwen kept drugs in this house. Gwen admits that she did. Jack points out that she put Julie, Doug, and him at incredible risk but she doesn’t think about other people. Gwen cries that he doesn’t understand. Jack says he finally does. Jack declares that her partner in crime dropped dead and she knew someone would walk in so she got Xander to help her. Jack remarks that she’s good at getting men to do what she wants. Jack guesses they took Dr. Snyder’s body and dumped it in the lake. Xander thinks back to Gwen crying about Jack finding out and the possibility of losing her father. Jack tells Gwen that after everything she’s done to he and his family, she owes him the truth. Gwen starts to tell him but Xander interrupts and says Jack has it all backwards. Xander declares that he wasn’t helping Gwen out of a jam, but she was helping him.

Paulina looks at a photo of her and Lani and says that maybe someday Lani will forgive her. There’s a knock at the door so Paulina hopes it’s Lani. Paulina answers the door and asks what the hell they are doing there.

Abe finishes telling Lani about Paulina’s past relationship. Lani tells Abe that it’s awful as she never knew anything about that. Abe says that’s why money is so important to Paulina. Lani argues that this reward will only make things worse. Abe then gets a text that Theo and Shawn are on their way to the cabin as they think Ben might have taken Ciara there. Lani asks how they figured that out. Abe informs her that someone called Paulina thanks to the reward she offered so they can make sure Ciara is okay.

Ben and Ciara remain in bed. Ben can’t believe this is happening as there were moments when he almost gave up. Ciara acknowledges that she didn’t make it easy on him and asks how she could do that. Ben says they have an excuse to have another wedding, minus the bomb, and this time a honeymoon. Ciara says that sounds wonderful. Ciara tells Ben that she loves him so much as they kiss until Shawn and Theo burst in to the cabin.

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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph
Photos by Kimberly

Tripp gets out of the shower at home and answers the door to see Chanel. Chanel remarks that here we go again with another guy in a towel. Chanel tells him to try not to let it fall off. Chanel says she came to talk to Allie but Philip informs her that she’s not there. Chanel questions where the hell Allie is, if she didn’t spend the night with Tripp.

Claire and Allie remain in the interrogation room. Claire complains that it’s easier to stay up all night clubbing than in the police station. Allie tells her to try having a baby then they can talk about sleep deprivation. Claire says it was nice of Roman to look after Henry so Allie could be Ciara’s maid of honor. Allie bets Ciara is regretting that decision now. Claire jokes about Allie helping Ben kidnap Ciara and says she doesn’t think they are allowed to listen to them in here. Allie insists that she didn’t think it would end up like this and asks how long they can keep them here for anyway. Claire assures that it will be fine and that Belle will get them out soon.

Belle goes to the police station and tells Eli that he needs to let Allie and Claire go now. Belle says that Ben kidnapped Ciara, so he can go track him down. Eli informs her that Shawn is pursuing a lead since Ciara’s motorcycle was found outside the DiMera Gatehouse, so they are staking the area to make sure Ben doesn’t come back with her. Belle says that’s great and that Eli doesn’t need Allie or Claire. Eli responds that he’s happy to let them go as soon as they tell him where Ben took Ciara. Eli declares that this isn’t over until Theo gets his bride back.

Abe takes Theo to the Brady Pub but Theo doesn’t want breakfast, he just wants Ciara back. Abe assures that they will find her but says Theo won’t help if he passes out. Theo insists that he’s fine. Abe then turns to the door to the Pub and sees a flyer on it for a $100,000 reward to find Ben and Ciara.

Ciara wakes up in bed at the cabin. Ben is passed out in a chair nearby. Ciara looks around and thinks back to Ben trying to bring back her memory. Ben then wakes up and looks over at Ciara. Ben says good morning but Ciara asks what’s good about it. Ben responds that seeing her first thing in the morning already made his day. Ben asks how she slept. Ciara says it could’ve been worse and jokes about him kidnapping her. Ciara can’t believe she tore her own wedding dress to make a splint for his ankle. Ciara says she’ll just get another dress when she goes back to Salem to marry Theo. Ciara guesses Theo and her family must be so worried about her, other than Allie and Claire being his partners in crime. Ben says they care about her and were just trying to help her remember how much they love each other. Ciara argues that she loves Theo and that Theo is the man she’s going to spend her life with. Ben says she can tell herself that but he will refuse to accept it. Ciara says that’s his problem and this time, she’s actually leaving. Ben reminds her that the car won’t start. Ciara says she will walk. Ben asks her not to go.

Chanel tells Tripp that Nicole said Allie never came home, so they both assumed she spent the night with Tripp. Tripp asks if she texted her. Chanel says she did and her phone goes straight to voicemail. Tripp asks about Henry. Chanel says that Nicole said he’s with Allie’s grandfather, but it’s not like Allie to stay out all night. Chanel questions where she would even go. Tripp decides to call Roman to check with him.

Eli tells Belle that he has every right to hold Allie and Claire for questioning and Melinda will back him up on that because what they did was wrong. Belle argues that they were just trying to help a friend. Eli complains that Ciara was abducted on her wedding day. Belle understands he’s coming at this differently because of Theo. Eli says that Theo loves her and he hears that he’s really upset about this. Belle points out that this is personal for him. Eli says he’s just doing his job but admits it is personal since Theo is his family. Belle gets that but reminds him that Allie and Claire are his family too.

Allie guesses Ciara must have lost it when she realized Ben was the limo driver. Claire hopes being at the cabin will jog her memory. Allie notes that being where they first fell in love. Claire brings up trying to set Ciara on fire twice. Allie encourages that if Ciara remembers everything, she’ll remember forgiving her for that too. Claire prays that Ben’s plan works. Allie hopes Theo will forgive them for ruining his wedding.

Theo complains about the flyer listing Ben and Ciara as a couple and argues that they are divorced so he questions why they would write that. Abe guesses Victor offered the reward and the only photo he had of Ben was a wedding photo. Theo questions why he wouldn’t tell them that he’s doing this. Abe says that’s just Victor. Paulina then appears and reveals that she’s the one who offered the reward. Abe asks why. Paulina says she heard about Ciara being kidnapped and she wanted to get her back. Theo questions her doing this for him. Paulina says she did it for both of them. Paulina apologizes to Theo and says she can’t imagine what he’s going through right now. Paulina says she grabbed the phone to call Abe when she heard about the wedding, then she realized he wouldn’t want to hear from her but she couldn’t just do nothing so she made the posters. Paulina tells Theo that she’s sorry about the photo as it’s the first one she found online of Ben and Ciara, but it must be painful seeing them together. Theo declares that the only thing that matters is finding Ciara. Abe notes that $100,000 is a lot of money. Paulina assures that she will gladly pay it if they bring Ciara back home. Theo doesn’t know what to say and thanks her. Abe thanks her as well.

Tripp tells Roman to let him know if he can help with Henry at all as he hangs up. Tripp informs Chanel that Roman said Allie spent the night at the police station after she and Claire helped Ben kidnap Ciara. Chanel recognizes Ciara as the one that’s engaged to Theo. Tripp explains that it happened right before the wedding. Chanel declares that if Allie is in trouble, she has to go help her. Tripp asks what she’s going to do. Chanel says she doesn’t know but she’s sure that she’s upset and scared and she’s her friend. Tripp declares that Allie is his girlfriend, so if anyone should go down there to help her, it should be him.

Belle gets that Eli is under pressure because Theo is Lani’s brother, but Allie and Claire are his cousins and they were just trying to help Ciara remember how much she loves Ben. Eli complains that Belle is acting like this is no big deal, but Ciara is missing and has been abducted by a man she doesn’t remember loving and that she thinks is a serial killer. Belle says Ben is not that guy anymore. Eli says he’s not saying that he is, but if he was Ciara, he would be scared and might do something desperate to escape. Eli tells Belle to go get Allie and Claire to tell everything they know about where Ben took Ciara.

Claire complains about still wearing the wedding dress she put on to pretend to be Ciara. Claire asks when they will get out of here. Allie doesn’t know and says they just have to keep their mouths shut until Ben can get through to Ciara. Claire believes that Ben can get Ciara to remember how much they love each other and that he’s not going to give up.

Ben tells Ciara that it’s at least 20 miles back to Salem, so she’s not walking that. Ciara suggests she can find a store, gas station, or catch a ride with someone. Ben warns that’s not safe. Ciara jokes that if he thinks she’s going to run in to a serial killer, she’s already looking at one. Ben suggests she eat something first. Ciara says there’s no food but Ben reminds her that there’s a full cooler in the back of the limo. Ciara argues that the cooler is evidence that Ben plotted her abduction which will make it easier for the district attorney to nail her. Ben says he’ll get the cooler himself and tries to stand up on his bad ankle but Ciara stops him and sits him back down. Ben claims he’s fine but Ciara tells him to stay there as she goes to get the cooler.

Chanel accuses Tripp of getting possessive and weird about Allie. Tripp says he just wants her to get that he and Allie are together. Chanel assures that he made it very clear. Tripp asks if she’s sure that she’s accepted it. Chanel asks what else he wants her to say. Tripp just wants her to be honest with him. Chanel doesn’t deny that there was something going on between her and Allie and she was hoping it would go somewhere, but Allie made her choice and it’s not her. Tripp asks if she’s okay with that. Chanel responds that she just wants Allie to be happy. Chanel tells Tripp that he has no reason to trip and that he won’t get any trouble from her, which Tripp is glad to hear. Tripp suggests they head down to the police station together. Chanel says that’s a good plan but reminds Tripp to put on some clothes first.

Abe tells Paulina that her reward is beyond generous. Paulina says she’ll do anything to bring Ciara home. Theo hopes someone has seen her and calls the tip line. Lani shows up and reminds Paulina that she told her to leave her family alone. Paulina says she was just sharing her concerns about Ciara. Lani says they have enough to deal with and complains about the reward, saying that’s not helping so she’s been pulling the flyers down all over town. Theo asks what’s wrong with the reward. Lani argues that it’s very unhelpful for a civilian to do this without consulting the police first, since no one requested a reward. Theo tries to explain, but Lani says she wishes she knew who did this so she could tell them how wrong it was. Paulina then reveals to Lani that it was her.

Ciara finds leftover Chinese food in the cooler. Ben says it was supposed to be their dinner last night. Ciara questions that being his plan. Ben reminds her that it’s what they had on their first date. Ciara remembers him telling her about it but she doesn’t remember or care about it. Ciara calls it a pretty weak date. Ben reminds her that it wasn’t their original plan. Ciara goes over what Ben told her about trying to get a reservation at Julie’s Place, but she still doesn’t care. Ciara says she does care about marrying Theo because she loves him very much and she doesn’t want anything to come between them. Ben says not even the love of her life. Ciara agrees to stay for one plate of Chinese food and then she’s leaving.

Eli brings Belle in to the interrogation room. Claire hugs her and thanks her for coming, saying she told Allie that Belle would come to her rescue. Belle asks if they are okay. Allie says she’s just a little tired and needs to get Henry from Roman. Belle says she would love to take them home. Claire asks if there’s a problem. Belle explains that Eli agreed to release them if they tell him where Ben has taken Ciara. Claire says she’s sorry but they can’t do that.

Ciara complains about cold Chinese food. Ben says they used to argue about leftovers like that. Ben suggests she try the General Tso’s chicken because it was always their favorite. Ben flashes back to when they had it in the past. Ciara asks if he thinks a few bites of the chicken will make her memories flood back. Ben says it could and talks about reading a lot and impressing Ciara with his mechanic skills. Ciara argues that he can’t even fix the limo. Ben says he’s hindered by the broken ankle she gave him. Ciara says he’s being charming but it’s not going to work or make her magically fall in love with him again. Ben decides he’s done forcing the issue then. Ben says he’s done all he can do here and after her gourmet breakfast, she’ll have enough energy to make it back to Salem, so he won’t stand in her way.

Lani questions Paulina offering the reward and says she should’ve guessed. Paulina says she wanted to help. Lani asks why just $100,000 then since Lady Gaga offered half a million for her dogs. Lani asks if Paulina is feeling cheap or if she’s strapped from the fall of Price Town. Paulina says she’s sorry about that. Lani argues that she’s just sorry it didn’t happen. Paulina admits it was a terrible idea and wants to make it up to everyone. Lani accuses her of just trying to buy forgiveness, especially from Abe. Paulina says that’s not true. Lani stops her and says she already tried to buy her way in to their family by offering to pay for the twins’ college tuition. Paulina argues that she did that because she loves her. Lani says Paulina doesn’t know what love is and that she thinks it can be bought. Paulina wants to explain but Lani says they know who she is and what she really cares about. Lani tells her to take her money and go buy some designer clothes because they don’t need her help. Lani then rips the flyer off the door of the Pub. Theo tells Lani it’s okay as he believes that Paulina was trying to help find Ciara and is concerned about her. Lani argues that Paulina is just concerned about rehabbing her image in this town and trying to make them all forget that she wanted to tear it down. Paulina asks Lani what she can do. Lani says nothing because they see her for who she really is. Paulina admits she made a terrible mistake that she wishes she could take back, but asks if she has to be so cold hearted. Lani insists that she’s trying to protect Abe and Theo from being hurt by her again. Paulina complains that they are family. Lani tells her that Abe, Theo, Eli, and the twins are her family while Paulina is nothing to her. Lani tells Paulina to go. Paulina apologizes for intruding on a family crisis and says she will pray that Ciara is found as she then walks away. Abe tells Lani that was uncalled for.

Belle asks if Claire and Allie are saying they don’t know where Ben took Ciara. They don’t respond so Belle asks Eli for a couple minutes alone with her clients. Eli says he’ll be outside if she needs him and steps out. Belle questions what they were thinking. Claire insists they know what they are doing. Belle doesn’t think they do and goes over what they have done and how everyone knows they were in on Ben’s plot. Claire calls it matchmaking. Belle warns that Melinda won’t see it that way. Allie asks how serious this is. Belle warns that if they are charged in the kidnapping, it will go on their permanent record and Eli assured that he will take them straight to a holding cell. Allie questions getting locked up. Belle adds that if they are convicted, they could go to prison so this isn’t a joke. Belle asks if they are really willing to risk all of this for Ben Weston.

Ciara tells Ben that she will leave the food within reach so he can get it and she will send for help as soon as she gets back. Ben says she doesn’t have to. Ciara is pretty sure he’ll be arrested for kidnapping. Ciara wishes she could say it’s been a pleasure but instead she’ll just tell him to never pull anything like this again. Ben assures she doesn’t have to worry about that. Ben stops her and says she cannot leave without having her fortune cookie. Ciara declines and says she’s full. Ciara doesn’t like the taste but Ben says it’s about the fortune. Ciara questions doing that and says she doesn’t care what it says. Ciara asks why Ben cares if she reads her fortune. Ben says it reminds him of how their first date ended as he flashes back to that night. Ciara questions him basing this all on a fortune cookie. Ben points out that their fortunes came true that day because he found the person he waited his whole life for and praises Ciara. Ben says that’s why he is so determined to get her to remember what they once had, because they are meant to be together.

Tripp and Chanel go to the police station to see Allie. Allie asks how they knew she was here. Chanel explains that she came by to get her to sign papers for the bakery, but Nicole said she never came home. Tripp adds that Chanel assumed she was with him, so he called Roman and found out what happened. Tripp assures that Henry is okay. Allie is sorry that she couldn’t call him. Chanel asks if Belle is helping them. Belle says she is trying. Tripp asks if Allie can go home now. Eli says Allie and Claire have chosen not to cooperate so they will be staying here. Belle adds that it’s not too late to change their mind. Allie says they’ll be okay. Eli says if they don’t mind being locked up. Chanel questions taking them to jail. Eli says he has no choice. Tripp calls it crazy and promises to get Allie out of this. Allie asks him to just check on Henry for her as Eli escorts her and Claire away. Tripp questions how Belle is letting this happen. Chanel tells Belle that she has to fix this.

Lani questions Abe thinking she was too hard on Paulina and reminds him that she’s been playing them the entire time she’s been in Salem. Abe points out that this time she was doing the right thing and just trying to help. Lani tells Abe that he can give her the benefit of the doubt, but she’s done. Theo asks them to just focus on Ciara and bringing her home safe. Abe apologizes and agrees. Abe suggests they have breakfast and then focus on finding Ciara. Theo repeats that he has no time to waste with breakfast since every minute he’s apart from Ciara, Ben is taking her further away from him. Abe disagrees but Theo declares that he needs to find Ciara before he loses her forever. Theo then walks away.

Ciara tells Ben that he’s made it very clear that whatever they shared still means a lot to him, but she doesn’t feel it and one fortune cookie isn’t going to change that. Ben knows it seems silly but says it’s really about fate. Ben says when he thought she died in the explosion, he had a gut feeling and would order Chinese food just to feel closer to her again. Ben tells her about when their wedding photo fell on top of a fortune cookie and the fortune said “Nothing is ever lost if you follow your heart”, so that’s what he did. He followed his heart and never stopped, chasing down every sign no matter how many people told him he was crazy or in denial because he knew they were connected. Ben says he could feel her out there and he knew she was still alive, just like he knows now that somewhere inside of her, she still loves him. Ben says he’s trying so hard to reach her. Ciara questions him thinking the fortune cookie is going to make that happen. Ben knows it sounds crazy but that is what he believes. Ciara asks him to promise this will all be over if she opens the cookie. Ben confirms it will be the last thing he asks of her. Ciara then takes the fortune cookie and says if it gets him to shut up once and for all, then she will open it. Ciara opens the fortune cookie so Ben asks what it says.

Belle tells Tripp and Chanel that Allie and Claire know where Ben took Ciara but they are not saying and if they don’t, the district attorney may press charges so she needs to go talk to her. Belle then walks away. Chanel complains that Allie can’t go to prison and doesn’t deserve this while Tripp is sure she’s worried about Henry. Chanel tells Tripp that they have to find some way to help her.

Lani and Abe go in to the Brady Pub for breakfast. Lani asks how Theo seemed to him. Abe says he’s scared but holding it together which is more than he can say for her. Abe adds that they were all upset about Price Town and nobody felt more betrayed than he did, but Paulina owned her mistakes and let the project go which was a substantial financial loss. Lani asks if she’s supposed to forget what she did. Abe knows they love each other and he thinks Paulina is sincere in wanting to make amends so he asks why Lani can’t let her.

Paulina goes home and is on the phone until the doorbell rings. Paulina answers the door to see Theo, who apologizes for Lani being hostile towards her. Paulina understands she feels betrayed. Theo just wanted her to know that he really appreciates her wanting to find Ciara. Paulina then reveals that she thinks maybe she already did.

Ben asks Ciara what the fortune says. Ciara responds that it just says “Yes” and questions how that’s a fortune. Ben is confused by it just being one word. Ciara says so much for fate and tells Ben that she has to go. Ciara doesn’t know how long it will take for someone to come get him, but she’s sure he’ll be fine. Ciara says goodbye to Ben and gets up to leave but she has a memory. Ben asks what’s going on. Ciara claims it’s nothing but her memories continue rushing back. Ben guesses that she’s remembering right now. Ciara denies it so Ben asks what’s wrong then. Ciara claims it’s nothing and she has to go. Ben stops her and tells her not to fight it because he knows she can feel it. Ciara stops and remembers Ben proposing to her with a fortune cookie. Ciara then turns back to Ben and says “Oh my God”.

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EJ calls Kristen and says it took awhile, but he finally got her letter.

Lucas tells Sami that he’s so sorry about how everything went down, but he thought EJ would try to kill her, and if she didn’t walk in, then EJ might have killed him. Sami remarks that maybe she should’ve let him. Lucas asks what she means. Sami declares that EJ knows about them because of Lucas. Lucas argues that he tried to keep it from EJ. Sami complains that Lucas couldn’t just leave the letter in the fireplace to burn. Lucas realizes that she knows he took it. Sami states that EJ knows every detail about them and it’s because of him.

Rafe tells Nicole that she’s not really alone as she has Allie, Holly, Henry, and himself. Nicole says Rafe shouldn’t have to deal with this but he wants to help since he is her friend. Rafe tells her that he’s not going anywhere. Nicole thanks him and says it so much to her as she doesn’t know what she would do without him. They hug on the couch as Ava walks in and sees them together. Ava asks if she’s interrupting.

Philip gets on his laptop at work but finds that it is frozen.

Gabi tells Jake that she had a wonderful day she thinks Philip is about to offer him a job. Gabi declares that their plan is officially in motion to get rid of Philip, take over Titan, and then take over the world. Jake asks how they get the ball rolling on world domination. Gabi responds that she just had to make a slight modification to Philip’s computer.

Philip tries to get his laptop to work but it remains frozen. Chloe walks in and asks if there’s a problem. Philip says there’s something wrong with his computer, or at least was, as it seems to be working fine now. They write it off as a glitch in the system. Philip asks what brings Chloe here. Chloe says she got off work early and figured since he did everything for her while she was injured, now that she has two working arms again, she wanted to return the favor and take him home. Philip calls that very thoughtful of her. Chloe asks if he has to work late because she was hoping they could go for a celebratory dinner. Philip asks what they would be celebrating. Chloe suggests her healed arm or their relationship. Philip says he’s not hungry. Chloe thought it was more about the company than the food. Chloe adds that they can brainstorm a collaboration between Basic Black and Titan then she could use her corporate card. Philip remarks that Brady would really love that. Chloe asks what Brady has to do with this. Philip informs her that Brady already shot down their companies working together so he doesn’t know if he wants to brainstorm another idea. Chloe says she was kind of kidding. Philip suggests Chloe just have dinner with Brady. Chloe asks if she missed something and says this can’t be about her and Brady working together since he said he was okay with it. Philip asks if she rescued Brady from Xander.

Philip reveals that he waited for her for hours at the Pub but she never came back. Chloe points out that it was late and the party was over. Philip brings up her not responding to his text message. Chloe says she didn’t get it so she checks her phone and reads it. Chloe apologizes and swears she did not see it as she was so tired that she went straight to her room. Philip remarks that at least it wasn’t Brady’s room. Chloe asks what his problem is since Brady is her friend and he’s recovering from a bad car accident, so she wanted to make sure Xander didn’t beat the crap out of him. Philip argues that Brady can take care of himself but he’s sure that Brady was thrilled when she showed up. Chloe tells him to forget about the offer for a ride home. Philip stops her and apologizes. Chloe tells him to think what he wants about Brady but he has to trust her as she works with Brady, he’s her friend, and that’s it. Chloe says she is with Philip and he has to trust that no one else will stand a chance. Philip agrees that he needs to grow the hell up as they are not in high school anymore and he’s lucky to have her in his life. Chloe agrees as they kiss. Philip adds that she’s right that he should’ve gone home and gone to bed like she did because maybe then, he wouldn’t be in the middle of this mess with Sami and Lucas.

Lucas admits to Sami that he did take Kristen’s letter out of the fireplace but he did not give it to EJ. Sami argues that Nicole did. Lucas talks about trying to stop her but it was too late. Sami asks if he’s a hero for trying to stop her. Sami complains that Nicole would’ve never had the letter if Lucas didn’t give it to Philip. Lucas shouts that he didn’t give it to Philip. Sami accuses Lucas of this being his plan all along. Lucas argues that he would never do that. Sami says Lucas had his henchman do it because Philip has no reason to do this. Sami insists that Lucas put Philip up to it because he knew Nicole would use the letter to destroy her marriage.

Rafe greets Ava and asks what she’s doing here. Ava informs Nicole that she called her office and they said she took the day off because she wasn’t feeling well. Nicole clarifies that she’s not sick but just not having the best day. Ava says she’s sorry to hear that. Nicole explains that Rafe was just being kind and giving her a shoulder to cry on. Ava says that sounds serious and asks if something happened. Nicole informs her that Sami destroyed her marriage.

Lucas swears to Sami that he knew Nicole wanted revenge on her, but he did not tell Philip to give the letter to her. Sami knows that’s not true since Lucas admitted he wanted to tell EJ, but he didn’t. Sami asks if he didn’t have the guts so he talked his brother in to doing his dirty work. Lucas insists he had nothing to do with it. Sami asks how Philip got the letter then. Sami goes over Gabi ending up with the letter but convincing Jake not to use it and that Lucas was the only other person that knew about it. Sami talks about trying to burn the letter in the fireplace, but somehow it gets resurrected by Lucas.

EJ tells Kristen that their call ended so abruptly because Sami hung up on her and gave him some nonsense about Kristen being a wanted criminal, but really she just didn’t want her to reveal her betrayal with Lucas. EJ declares that when it comes to what to do with Sami, he has plans.

Gabi informs Jake that all she had to do was put a key logger on Philip’s computer. Jake doesn’t know what that is. Gabi explains that a key logger records every key stroke on the computer, so everything Philip writes, she will be able to see. Jake calls that impressive and a little scary. Jake adds that the world domination doesn’t seem so impossible. Gabi says getting in the door at Titan was phase one so now they will watch, listen, and learn everything they can about how Philip does business so they can sabotage him. Gabi declares that they will take him down so hard and fast that he’ll never know what hit him. Jake says they will take his company and the entire world if Gabi has her way. Jake calls her an incredibly hot diabolical genius as they kiss.

Chloe asks Philip about the mess with Sami and Lucas. Philip says he probably shouldn’t get in to it. Chloe asks if it has something to do with them sleeping together behind EJ’s back because Nicole suspected it, so she’s guessing it’s true. Philip confirms that it is, but that Chloe can’t say anything because Lucas told him in confidence. Chloe assures that she won’t but notes that secrets have a way of coming out in Salem. Philip says especially if they have a little help, so Chloe asks what he has done.

Sami questions Lucas spying on her. Lucas clarifies that he wasn’t and that he was upset that she hung up on him so he came to finish their conversation but he saw her lighting the letter on fire, so he got curious because he didn’t know what she was doing. Lucas says after she left, he got the letter and read it. Lucas admits he wanted to show EJ at first because Sami knows he wants to be with her and that he loves her, but he didn’t do it because he didn’t want to hurt her. Sami argues that he just made sure someone else did the dirty work. Lucas explains that he was upset and confided in his brother but he didn’t know Philip would do that because he thought he could trust him. Lucas explains that Philip came up with this plan to get Nicole the letter without it being traced back to him but he didn’t go along with it and threw the letter away. Lucas cries that he couldn’t have known that Philip was going to dig it out of the trash. Sami argues that either way, Lucas got what he wanted because her marriage is blown out of the water.

Philip explains to Chloe that he gave Nicole the letter so she would give it to EJ and says it seemed like a great idea at the time because Nicole would get major payback while Lucas would get his shot to be with Sami. Chloe remarks that Lucas had somebody else do his dirty work but Philip clarifies that this was all him because Lucas didn’t want to hurt Sami. Philip says that’s where he picked up the letter from the trash and ran with it, but Lucas is not grateful. Chloe mocks Lucas being noble since he faked a brain tumor to get her out of town, so he’s not above questionable methods. Philip bets she isn’t happy with him either. Chloe responds that Sami deserves her marriage blowing up. Philip notes that they don’t know that Nicole lit the match yet. Chloe guesses Nicole will use the letter just as he intended. Chloe says she’s not supporting Philip’s methods, but she did just see her best friend get her marriage blown apart, so she would do anything to help her but she’ll settle for seeing Sami reap the damage that she has sown.

Nicole informs Ava that Eric came home yesterday to surprise her for their anniversary. Nicole talks about it being wonderful to be with him after all those months and especially when Eric said he was coming home for good. Ava asks her what happened. Nicole explains that Eric suggested throwing a spur of the moment party with family and friends. Nicole adds that it was perfect until Xander showed up and told everyone that they slept together. Ava calls Xander a son of a bitch as she hoped he would keep his mouth shut. Rafe questions Ava knowing about that. Nicole admits that she confided in Ava. Ava doesn’t understand why Xander would expose her now after all of this time and she gave him a job. Nicole guesses it was money. Ava asks if Sami paid him to blow up her marriage. Nicole confirms that it worked too because Eric is on a plane back to Africa and their marriage is over. Ava questions what Sami’s problem is. Ava says where she comes from, you don’t just stand back when someone hurts one of your own. Ava declares that she will pay Sami back, but Nicole reveals that she already did.

EJ tells Kristen that Sami will no longer be living under the DiMera roof. EJ adds that he wanted to take more drastic measures but it wouldn’t have been satisfying. EJ declares that Harold is packing up Sami’s things as they speak, so that cheating slut will be gone before dinner.

Lucas tells Sami that he thinks EJ is all wrong for her and that she would be better off with him, but he never meant to cause her pain. Lucas talks about being scared of what EJ would do to Sami after reading the letter, so he came here to protect her. Sami thanks him for that. Lucas repeats that he’s sorry that everything went down the way it did. Sami doesn’t think he is. Lucas insists that he means it, because she never deserved EJ to find out like this. Sami cries that they certainly made Nicole’s day, or maybe her whole year. Lucas reminds Sami that he told her if anything ever happened between she and EJ, he’d be there for her because he loves her. Lucas says again that he’s sorry about what happened but suggests maybe it’s a sign that this is their chance to finally get back together again.

Nicole explains to Ava that she took Kristen’s letter to EJ. Nicole talks about how EJ kept defending Sami, but when he read the letter, she actually felt bad for him after seeing the look on his face. Ava says she did EJ a favor and commends Nicole for paying Sami back hard. Nicole doesn’t know how good it is, since she still lost Eric and then Sami came over to try to kill her and she doesn’t know what would’ve happened if not for Rafe. Ava says Rafe is always a stand up guy and there for his friends. Nicole says this has been all about her and asks Ava what she came over for. Ava says it doesn’t matter and they can talk some other time. Nicole insists so Ava admits she was hoping that Nicole could arrange her an interview at Basic Black since she’s in the market for a job. Nicole thinks that’s a great idea. Ava tells her that’s not to discuss now, since right now they need to take care of her. Ava tells her that she’s so sorry this is happening. Ava suggests she and Rafe take Nicole out for dinner to get her out of the house.

Gabi tells Jake that once she puts their plan in motion, Victor will have no choice but to throw Philip out and be in need of a replacement, so she will be ready to take over as CEO. Jake says that’s one answer but he was thinking that maybe he could be CEO.

Philip thanks Chloe for not being upset with him over the letter. Chloe thanks him for telling her the truth, since they’ve seen what secrets can do to relationships. Philip promises there will never be any secrets between them and they kiss. Philip apologizes for being a jealous jerk about her helping Brady. Chloe apologizes for not seeing his text message for a night cap. Philip suggests a do over as they continue kissing.

EJ tells Kristen that he owes her a great deal because if not for her letter, he never would’ve learned the truth about his wife. EJ declares that there is no going back and no possibility of forgiveness. EJ says he thought that would please Kristen as they hang up. EJ picks up the necklace that he bought for Sami and recalls surprising her with it.

Lucas states that Sami’s marriage is over. Sami asks who said it’s over. Lucas points out that EJ is packing up her things and wants her out of the house, so he doesn’t think he wants to patch things up with her. Sami argues that this is what she and EJ do, they fight big and then make up but they don’t quit. Sami assures that she will make EJ come around. EJ then returns to the room and asks why Lucas is still there. Sami says he was just leaving. Lucas complains that they aren’t finished but Sami says they definitely are, so Lucas exits. Sami asks EJ if he wanted to talk to her. EJ just wanted her to know that Harold has packed her bags in to her car. EJ then presents her necklace and points out that she left it in their room, calling it something else from their marriage that she discarded.

Philip and Chloe continue kissing until he suggests they get out of the office. They go to leave but Lucas arrives and says he hates to interrupt, but he needs to talk to Philip because it’s important. Philip says they were heading out but Lucas says it will only take a couple of minutes. Chloe says it’s okay and she will see Philip at home, so she exits. Philip asks Lucas what’s going on and if he got the letter before it went to EJ. Lucas confirms that he didn’t as Nicole already gave it to him and that EJ reacted like they thought he would, by kicking Sami out. Philip says that’s great as now Lucas has a chance to be with her. Lucas says not exactly, because Sami figured out Philip gave the letter to Nicole and thought that he put him up to it. Philip apologizes but says he can fix this. Lucas says he’s done enough. Philip says he can make sure Sami knows that it was his idea and Lucas’s hands are clean. Lucas tells him that Sami wants nothing to do with him. Philip argues that Sami loves him. Lucas says that Sami loves EJ more and is determined to convince him to forgive her. Lucas accepts that he doesn’t stand a chance.

EJ asks what Sami is waiting for. EJ then drops the necklace on the floor and tells her to consider it payment for services rendered. Sami picks it up so EJ says she has all of her belongings and now she can leave. Sami responds that she’s not going anywhere. EJ says it wasn’t a request. Sami reminds him that it’s not his house anymore, so he doesn’t get to kick her out. EJ questions her thinking Gabi will let her stay. Sami points out that she’s Arianna’s grandmother and that her and Gabi are friends, so she’s pretty sure she will let her stay. EJ asks if she’s going to park herself in a guest room. Sami asks why not as she’d be happy to stay as long as it takes for EJ to forgive her. EJ tells her that she can stay until Hell freezes over but it won’t make a difference to him or how he feels about her. Sami says that he says that now, but she knows he loves her, so she’s going to talk to Gabi to make sure she lets her stay. Sami tells EJ that he can’t get rid of her that easily, as she then exits.

Gabi questions Jake wanting to be CEO of Titan when this whole plan was her idea. Jake says he’s the one with CEO experience. Gabi argues that she ran her own company. Jake talks about Titan being a conglomerate like DiMera, which he ran. Gabi says she did too and questions if he doesn’t want her to be his boss. Jake says that’s not it, but she’s his girlfriend. Gabi asks what that has to do with it because Kate was his girlfriend too. Jake feels it might be a little strange to work under her.

Philip admits to Lucas that he should’ve left well enough alone and never given Nicole the letter. Lucas tells him not to worry about it and admits that part of him hoped Sami would see EJ for who he really is and choose him, but she didn’t and wants to be with EJ. Philip says she’s making a big mistake by passing up a man who loves her the way Lucas does. Lucas thanks him as he and Philip exit the Titan office. After Philip exits, his computer shows the installation is complete.

Nicole thanks Ava but says she doesn’t really have an appetite and would just like to be alone now. Rafe asks if she’s sure she will be okay. Ava says they totally understand she needs her space. Nicole thanks Rafe for everything as she doesn’t know what she would’ve done if he wasn’t there. Rafe assures that he’s always there for her if she needs anything, as he’s just a phone call away. Ava is annoyed as she thinks back to arguing with Nicole about her relationship with Rafe where she accused Nicole of wanting Rafe for herself, then flashes back to talking to Rafe about feeling Nicole was jealous of their relationship and questioning Rafe on his feelings for Nicole.

Jake tells Gabi that he has zero problem working under her. Gabi asks if this is going to be a problem. Jake suggests they discuss it under the covers. Gabi says she’s willing to put in the time if he is, so they take each other to the bedroom.

EJ has a drink and looks over to the portrait of Stefano. EJ remarks that Sami made a damn fool out of him, but not to worry because no one humiliates EJ DiMera. EJ promises that Sami won’t get away with it.

Sami goes to Rafe’s house with her necklace in hand and says she’s going to get EJ back. Sami knocks on the door, calling for Gabi. Someone in all black then grabs her from behind with a rag over her mouth, causing Sami to pass out. She drops her necklace as she is dragged away.

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Philip goes to his office and finds Gabi inside on the laptop so he questions what she is doing in his office.

At Rafe’s house, Jake tells Ava that he’s looking for a new apartment for he and Gabi since he told Rafe that they would only stay a couple days. Jake mentions that he’d really want his old place but he gave it to Ben. Ava responds that she thinks his old place might be available sooner than he thinks because Ben is wanted for kidnapping his ex-wife.

After Ben hurt his ankle, Ciara returns to the cabin so Ben guesses she couldn’t stay away after all. Ciara tells him not to flatter himself as she forgot her phone. Ciara picks up Ben’s phone that he dropped and says she will call him an ambulance then she’s going back to Salem to marry the man she loves. Ben responds that the man she loves is right here. Ciara tries to use his phone but there’s no service and says it sucks for him. Ben knows her heart and that she won’t just leave him here, so he asks now what.

Lucas goes to the DiMera Mansion looking for Sami, but finds EJ seated in the living room. EJ tells Lucas that if he’s looking for his mistress, she’s not here. Lucas tells EJ that he knows Nicole gave him Kristen’s letter, claiming that Sami slept with him. Lucas claims it’s not true and that it’s all lies because Kristen was furious with Sami after she figured out Kristen escaped from prison. Lucas tries to explain that Kristen would do anything to get back at Sami for blowing up her plan. EJ brings up that Sami never had a chance to call the police because Kristen had them locked up here while they had sex a second time. EJ reveals that he knows everything and declares that Lucas and Sami have deceived him for the very last time.

Nicole answers her door to see Sami. Nicole says she’s been expecting her. Sami comes in and tells Rafe that he better get out of here because she and the bitch need to talk. Rafe responds that he’s not going anywhere because Sami looks like she could kill somebody. Sami says not just anybody, but Nicole.

Ben knows Ciara won’t leave him alone and suffering as he pulls himself onto a chair. Ben points out that Ciara is the one who did this to him. Ciara blames Ben for kidnapping on her wedding day. Ben notes that it’s their wedding anniversary. Ciara calls it a mistake to come back and says she’s leaving so Ben is on his own. Ben says he can’t stop her so if she wants to go, she can go. Ciara says she will, as soon as she wraps his ankle since that should help the pain until he gets medical attention. Ben asks how she knows that would help with the pain. Ben reminds Ciara that when she wiped out on her motorcycle, he carried her here and made her a splint. Ciara argues that she knows because she was a candy striper and everyone knows pressure alleviates pain. Ciara tells him to shut up so they can get this over with. Ben says ok but she will have to come a lot closer.

EJ tells Lucas that it’s too late to run interference because Sami told him all about their affair. Lucas calls it not an affair since it happened twice and then it was over. EJ argues that they know how much Lucas has been lusting after his wife. Lucas brings up how EJ and Sami’s love affair started when the building collapsed on Lucas then EJ told Sami to sleep with him in order to save Lucas. Lucas tells EJ that he thinks he’s the love of Sami’s life but has a sick way of showing it. Lucas declares that he loved Sami first and there’s nothing EJ can do to change that.

Rafe tells Sami to go home. Sami tells Rafe to stay out of this as he has no idea what she did. Rafe says he knows what Sami did to Nicole, putting Xander up to revealing their affair. Sami asks why Nicole should get away with two timing Eric. Rafe brings up what they say about people in glass houses. Sami questions Nicole telling Rafe about her sleeping with Lucas, which Nicole confirms. Sami argues that she had no right. Nicole questions Sami being okay with broadcasting her affair. Sami says that was with Xander. Nicole points out how this isn’t the first time with Sami, and that EJ previously cheated on Nicole with Sami. Nicole tells Sami that she got what she deserved. Sami warns that Nicole is about to get what she deserves as she goes after her.

EJ tells Lucas that if he came to stake his claim, Sami’s not here. Lucas asks where she is. EJ assumes she’s off licking her wounds. Lucas asks if he thinks this is all her fault. EJ says he lays equal blame on Lucas. Lucas asks if EJ is not to blame and brings up how EJ treated her crap for years and pushed her away. EJ remarks that Lucas was right there to step in. Lucas argues that this is about EJ mistreating her and not caring. EJ complains about listening to Lucas and tells him to get out of his sight. Lucas suggests EJ get the hell out of Sami’s life for good. Lucas declares that if EJ doesn’t love Sami enough to forgive her, then he should step aside to make room for someone who does.

Rafe pulls Sami off of Nicole and threatens to arrest her. Sami accuses Nicole of stealing her property. Nicole asks if Sami means Kristen’s letter and guesses she’s just pissed off that she gave it to EJ. Nicole adds that she never would’ve done it if Sami didn’t do the same thing to her. Nicole argues that Sami doesn’t think and just does without thinking of the consequences. Sami remarks that Nicole wasn’t thinking when she had sex with Xander. Nicole repeats that if Sami kept her mouth shut about her, she would’ve done the same to her. Nicole asks if it ever occurred to her that she would make her pay for wrecking her marriage. Sami knew she would try but she didn’t have proof. Nicole points out that she got some. Sami questions how Nicole even got the letter.

Philip points out that Gabi is at his desk. Gabi claims her laptop wouldn’t start and the monthly reports were due so she just jumped on his and hopes he doesn’t mind. Philip tells her that he doesn’t. Gabi asks him if everything is okay. Philip says it’s just been a crazy couple of days.

Ava shows Jake the article about Ben kidnapping Ciara. Ava knows Ben is Jake’s friend but remarks that it seems like the Necktie Killer is reverting back to his old ways. Jake clarifies that Ben is fighting for the woman he loves and he’s happy for him.

Ciara asks Ben for his tie. Ben asks if she thinks he’s going to strangle her. Ciara explains that she needs it for the splint so Ben removes his tie and hands it over. Ciara decides it won’t be enough fabric. Ben points out that he used duct tape but doesn’t think there is any left. Ben offers his shirt but Ciara says she’s good. Ben asks if they can use her garter belt if she’s wearing one. Ciara rips off some of her wedding dress to use which Ben questions and says he’s sorry for making her do that. Ciara responds that she doesn’t care what she’s wearing as long as she marries Theo. Ciara warns Ben that it’s going to hurt and suggests he bite down on something. Ben thinks back to giving Ciara the same suggestion when he wrapped Ciara’s injury. Ciara says she doesn’t have anything for him to use so he will just have to bite the bullet. Ben then yells in pain as Ciara sets his ankle.

Ava questions Jake being okay with Ben taking a woman against her will. Jake jokes that it’s kind of a thing in Ciara’s family. Ava guesses she is probably terrified. Jake thinks she might be pissed, but deep down she knows Ben won’t hurt her. Jake explains that it’s not a traditional kidnapping with a ransom but more of an emergency intervention. Jake informs Ava that Ciara has amnesia so she doesn’t remember how much she loves Ben which is why she’s marrying Theo. Ava asks if Ben kidnapped Ciara to stop the wedding. Jake says he did it in hopes that Ciara will get her memory back and call off the wedding herself. Jake adds that he’s been pushing Ben to fight for Ciara so he’s glad that he finally took his advice. Ava asks why Jake is looking for a crappy apartment instead of fighting to get his old CEO job back. Jake doesn’t want to fight his backstabbing brothers over a legacy that was never his to begin with as he’s not sure it’s worth it. Ava encourages that he’s a DiMera. Jake states that they will always see him as an outsider so he might as well do his own thing. Ava asks what that will be. Jake admits he doesn’t know yet, but Gabi has some ideas.

Gabi asks Philip what’s been so crazy about the last couple of days. Philip responds that he tried to do his brother a favor but Lucas didn’t really appreciate it as his behavior was a slightly underhanded. Philip remarks that sometimes you have to play dirty to get what you want. Gabi responds that she totally gets it. When Philip turns his back, Gabi removes a flash drive from his laptop.

Sami states that she burned the letter and asks if Nicole was spying on her at the mansion. Nicole asks why she would wait until after Sami wrecked her marriage to do something. Sami asks where she got it then. Nicole asks why she would tell her anything. Sami warns that she’s going to find out even if she has to strangle her to do it. Rafe then informs Sami that if she’s that determined to find out, Nicole got the letter from Philip. Sami starts to question how Philip got it, then says that Lucas said he wasn’t going to tell EJ. Nicole points out that Lucas didn’t. Rafe explains that Lucas was just there trying to stop Nicole from telling EJ, but he was too late, and then he went flying out looking for Sami as he was very worried.

EJ tells Lucas to get out of his house. Lucas points out that it’s Gabi’s house. EJ threatens to break his legs if he doesn’t get out. Lucas remarks that if you have a good marriage, you don’t stray. Lucas asks if EJ really thinks he and Sami are a match made in heaven. Lucas calls them a couple from Hell and says that’s why they will always be here living their miserable lives together. Lucas tells EJ to do whatever he wants because everything he just said is the truth.

Ciara finishes wrapping Ben’s ankle. Ciara admits she did enjoy making him suffer a little. Ben thanks her since it does feel better now. Ben remarks that this is the first time she has voluntarily touched him. Ben knows she was scared of who he used to be because he saw the look in her eyes. Ben recalls seeing that look the first time that he brought her here. Ben reminds her of his promise to never hurt her and says he never would. Ciara brings up how he almost jabbed her with a syringe. Ben says that was a mistake. Ciara points out that he keeps showing up out of nowhere and scaring her when she’s asked him to stop. Ben says that he can’t. Ciara notes that she’s here against her will in the place where his best friend tried to set her on fire twice. Ciara adds that Ben is trying to manipulate and control her. Ciara asks how long he kept her prisoner here before instead of taking her home. Ben tells her that she wanted to stay. Ciara asks why she would want to stay with a serial killer instead of her family. Ben explains that Ciara told Hope that she needed more time to figure things out and she knew she was safe here with him. Ciara questions why she would do that. Ben says she couldn’t get up and walk so she had no choice while he did everything for her. Ciara starts having hazy memories of being with Ben in the cabin. Ben asks what Ciara just remembered. Ciara tells him to stop asking her that every two minutes and claims she was just freaked out. Ciara tells him that she has to go. Ben asks her not to run away. Ciara says she’s going to where she was supposed to be hours ago since Theo is probably worried. Ben questions her leaving him with a busted leg. Ciara says she will call for help when she gets back to Salem. Ben asks what if he gets eaten by a bear. Ciara says there are wild animals, fires, and serial killers. Ben tries to stop her. Ciara remarks that the next time he sees her, she will be Mrs. Ciara Carver as she then exits the cabin.

Sami warns Nicole that this isn’t over as she storms out of her apartment.

Lucas tells EJ that he ran over as soon as he heard Nicole gave EJ the letter, because he was afraid that EJ might kill Sami. EJ responds that he wouldn’t harm Sami, but Lucas on the other hand, he wouldn’t give it a second thought.

Ben remains alone in the cabin after Ciara left him.

Ciara tries to leave from the cabin, but the car won’t start.

Philip jokes that he can’t imagine Gabi doing anything underhanded. Gabi apologizes to him for all the drama with Jake since she was too proud to admit she wanted him back and she did things that were not cool. Philip brings up Gabi making a play for Jake on her first day back in town and says that Kate told him things. Gabi explains that she meant using Philip to make Jake jealous. Philip says they both knew who she belonged with. Philip says romance may not have been in the cards for them but they have a terrific working relationship and wants nothing to get in the way of that.

Ava questions if Jake is going to work for Titan. Jake is unsure as his experience is spotty. Jake mentions being a mobster back in Philly and that he used to run with the Vitali crime family. Jake then mentions that’s Ava’s name and asks if she’s related to his former boss Angelo. Ava confirms that Angelo is her cousin. Jake says he hadn’t brought it up because he didn’t want to say anything in front of Rafe. Ava assures that Rafe is well aware of her past. Jake says he means no disrespect but a couple years ago, someone in the family took over for Angelo, so he asks if that was Ava.

EJ grabs a letter opener so Lucas asks if he’s going to stab him with it. EJ says it would be poetic justice. Lucas dares him to do it because it would prove to everybody what a psychopath he really is. Sami then walks in and tells EJ no.

Philip thinks everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Gabi says she was shocked when Jake turned down her offer to revive Gabi Chic at DiMera, so she was grateful that Philip took a chance on her. Philip calls it smart business since Gabi Chic is on track to do record earning this quarter. Gabi says that’s because she has his support. Gabi mentions an idea to make the company more successful. Gabi then tells Philip that she thinks they should hire Jake. Gabi praises Jake and mentions how he just left DiMera. Philip points out that Jake was voted out of DiMera. Gabi declares that Jake would be highly motivated to destroy DiMera. Philip asks if she thinks Jake will spill secrets. Gabi asks if he thinks Xander didn’t spill secrets to Basic Black and says Jake is way more valuable than Xander. Philip notes that she’s very passionate about this and asks if she has ulterior motives. Gabi thinks back to telling Jake that she does like Philip but that it was only a matter of time before he screwed up so Victor would be desperate to replace him and she would have Jake with her to take down DiMera once and for all. Gabi then claims to Philip that she would never suggest bringing in somebody that she didn’t think would be a true asset to the company. Philip admits he’s not opposed to making Jake an offer and seeing how things go, so he will certainly consider it.

Jake apologizes to Ava if he overstepped. Ava says she has nothing to hide and confirms that she did take over for Angelo so she was running the Vitali family business, but she cut ties and is out of it for good. Ava explains that she did it for her son as she missed too many years with him and now that she has a chance to rebuild her relationship with him, she won’t let anything jeopardize that. Ava jokes that a mob boss and the police commissioner also wouldn’t be a good look. Jake asks what Ava is doing now for work. Ava says nothing right now but she’s thinking about asking Nicole for a job at Basic Black. Jake asks what’s stopping her. Ava decides there’s no time like the present and gets up to call the Basic Black office. Ava asks for Nicole but is informed that she is not in today. Ava decides she will go pay her a visit. Jake encourages Ava as she exits.

Nicole apologizes to Rafe for putting him in the middle of something he probably didn’t want to be a part of. Rafe jokes that he’s glad he got there when he did or else he’d be investigating a homicide, but he doesn’t know if it would be Nicole’s or Sami’s. Rafe says they are both tough. Nicole says she doesn’t feel tough, she feels awful. Nicole talks about being so angry and wanting revenge, so she did what Sami does and acted without thinking. Nicole thought it would make her feel better and guesses it did at the time, but now, even if EJ left Sami, it doesn’t change anything since she still lost her husband. Nicole cries that while Eric was gone all those months, she felt so lonely, but now she is really truly alone.

Sami asks what the hell EJ is doing. EJ responds that Lucas asked him to kill him and he was going to oblige. Lucas argues that EJ doesn’t have the stones. EJ decides Lucas is not worth it and tosses the letter opener. EJ says he will leave them to packing as he has instructed Harold to pack up Sami’s things because he wants her gone from the house and his life. EJ declares that he never wants to see Sami again.

Gabi goes home. Jake asks how her day was. Gabi responds by kissing him and says she had a fantastic morning as she thinks Philip is about to offer him a job. Gabi declares that their plan is officially in motion to get rid of Philip, take over Titan, and then take over the world.

Rafe tells Nicole that she’s not really alone as she has Allie, Holly, Henry, and himself. Nicole says Rafe shouldn’t have to deal with this but he wants to help since he is her friend. Rafe tells her that he’s not going anywhere. Nicole thanks him and says it means a lot as she honestly doesn’t know what she would do without him. They hug on the couch as Ava walks in and sees them together.

Sami can’t believe EJ asked Harold to pack her things. EJ threatens to have them scattered on the law if she prefers. Lucas remarks that it doesn’t sound like he’s going to forgive her. Sami asks for a chance to explain but EJ says no and walks out. Lucas is glad Sami is okay. Sami asks if she looks okay to him. Lucas says he’s sorry about how everything went down, but he thought EJ would actually kill her, and if she didn’t walk in, then EJ might have killed him. Sami remarks that maybe she should’ve let him.

Ciara returns to the cabin and informs Ben that the car won’t start so she accuses him of doing something to it. Ben says he has a busted ankle so he couldn’t do anything. Ben argues that the car not starting has nothing to do with him. Ciara asks what it is then. Ben says it’s something way bigger than them. Ben thinks it’s the universe telling her that she’s not supposed to leave until she remembers their love.

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