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In the town square, Alex informs Stephanie that he’s got some big news. Alex says he took her advice and Xander just hired him back at Titan. Stephanie feels that’s not so crazy. Alex says that’s not the crazy part as Joy reveals that Philip also hired her at Titan. Stephanie agrees that is big news as she flashes back to overhearing Sarah’s call about Joy’s pregnancy test.

Shawn goes to Small Bar and tracks down Savannah the stripper. She recognizes him from “Rafe’s” bachelor party and asks if he’s booked her for a lap dance. Shawn reveals his badge and says he’s a detective that has some questions for her.

Gabi is at home, complaining to JJ that going through Arnold’s things have gotten them no more leads on Rafe. JJ understands and is disappointed too, but they had to pursue the avenue and will now move on to the next one. JJ promises they will find Rafe and bring him home as he hugs Gabi.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ talks to the portrait of Stefano, saying he’s relieved that Stefano isn’t alive to see the mess Arnold made of things but he could use his advice on what to do now. Rita enters and doubts Stefano has much ideas. EJ says he was beginning to think she had issues disposing of Arnold. Rita asks why he says that and if there were issues on his end.

Jada confronts Rafe in the interrogation room. Rafe wants his lawyer and says she can’t question him without his attorney. Jada figures that police procedure is the one thing Rafe can remember. Jada talks about Rafe hiring her in the first place. Rafe then flashes back to hiring Jada and tells her that he remembers the day he hired her. Jada questions expecting her to believe that. Rafe informs her that he said welcome to Salem PD and calls it the best decision he ever made.

Alex asks Stephanie if everything is okay. Stephanie claims everything is fine. Joy gets that it’s a bit weird that she and Alex will be working together and admits she’s not psyched about it. Alex adds that they haven’t even had the chance to discuss it, but maybe they should hash it out since they are all here. Alex says nobody could’ve predicted they’d be working together and offers to tell Xander that he won’t be able to take the job but Stephanie says no, insisting that it’s his family business and that’s why she suggested he go back there. Joy guesses that Stephanie instead thinks she’s the one who should decline the job.

Savannah tells Shawn that she doesn’t want any trouble, insisting that she quit that job and the drugs were not hers. Shawn clarifies that he’s not here to talk about drugs but about the bachelor she slept with on the night before his wedding.

Gabi thanks JJ for everything he’s been doing to help find Rafe, but she can’t help but worry they could be too late. Gabi asks what if EJ decides to kill Rafe. JJ responds that EJ may be despicable but he’s smart enough to know that killing only causes more problem than it solves. JJ points out what EJ and Stefano went through to keep Arnold alive the first time and if they kept him alive, he’s sure Rafe is alive. Gabi worries that EJ has enough money and power to stash Rafe anywhere, so they could look for months and not find him. JJ says EJ is also the sort of guy who likes to keep his problems where he can see them. JJ bets the noise that Jada heard in the tunnels was Rafe being held hostage and that EJ just had him moved before they found him. Gabi worries that EJ could just move him again. Gabi declares that EJ is the only one with the answers they need, so they just need to find a way to get the truth out of him.

Rita asks EJ if there was an issue with the plan. EJ responds that there have been a few unforeseen challenges since Rafe may have been given a stronger dose of CRS-17 than they intended, since he forgot all about the kidnapping but the rest of his mind seems to have gone as well. EJ says he wouldn’t care but Gabi ran a DNA test on Arnold before they made the switch. EJ guesses Arnold gave himself away somehow, so Gabi started to suspect he wasn’t Rafe. EJ says what matters now is that Gabi and whoever else know, but they don’t know when Rafe was replaced. EJ adds that whoever found Rafe in his kitchen think that Arnold is pretending to have amnesia, so the authorities think that Rafe is still out there and being held hostage by him. Rita says she can see why EJ was turning to Stefano now. Rita asks how long this will last since when the drug was used on Gabi, it eventually wore off so maybe the same will happen to Rafe and he’ll remember who he is. EJ hopes to God that Rafe doesn’t remember everything, otherwise it could blow up in all of their faces.

Rafe tells Jada that he remembers now that he is Rafe Hernandez. Jada argues that Arnold is not fooling anyone. Rafe then goes over that Jada’s father’s name is Marcus and her sister is Talia. Jada guesses EJ fed him those names. Rafe calls Jada the best detective he ever hired and says the first time they kissed, she rocked his world and he knew they were meant to be together. Rafe tells Jada that he loves her and he missed her so much. Jada tells him to go to Hell.

Stephanie tells Joy that she’s not saying she shouldn’t take the job since where she chooses to work is none of her business. Joy agrees and says she can’t exactly be picky with her job opportunities. Stephanie says she gets it and just thought maybe Joy would follow Body and Soul to LA. Joy admits she was considering it, but they already recast her part. Joy says if she was in a better head space, she probably would have decided sooner but she was poisoned and then dumped. Alex says he’s very sorry. Joy says she has to play the hand she’s dealt and that means being an assistant at Titan. Joy adds that if there’s a problem with that, Alex can quit. Alex assures that no one has to quit and that Stephanie isn’t saying that. Alex says it’s a big company so he’s sure it will be fine. Joy declares that regardless, she’s staying. Alex tells Joy that he will see her at the office then. Joy then sits back down while Alex walks off with Stephanie, who looks back at Joy with concern.

Rafe tells Jada that he’s just trying to tell her that he remembers. Jada still believes he’s Arnold. Rafe asks if Arnold would remember all the crap they went through from the department when they first dated, the first time they made love, or every word from his proposal which he flashes back to. Rafe recalls the details of his proposal and says Jada made him the happiest man in the world. Rafe states that he knows Jada is the one for him and hopes she feels the same way about him. Rafe then asks what day it is and if they are already married. Jada informs him that they never got a chance to finish the wedding. Rafe questions why not.

Shawn informs Savannah that the guy she slept with was not Rafe Hernandez, but some kind of impostor. Savannah admits it doesn’t surprise her now that she thinks about it and guesses his real name was Arnold which surprises Shawn.

EJ can’t believe they managed to pull off the switch with Rafe and Arnold, only for everyone in Salem to assume that Rafe is still out there. EJ complains that he already had a visit from Jada and Gabi, insisting on search the tunnels, and they won’t stop without getting answers. EJ hopes that Rita was able to dispose of Arnold without problem. Rita confirms that Arnold won’t be talking but he’s not exactly in Argentina as they planned because he wouldn’t get on the jet and kept making threats and demands. Rita reveals that she made the executive decision that there needed to be a more permanent solution. EJ questions what exactly Rita did to him.

JJ tells Gabi that he knows her look that she’s not going to sit back and let the police handle it. JJ admits he can’t blame her but he also cares about her, so he doesn’t want to see her get hurt. Gabi says she cares about her brother too. JJ suggests there could still be some leads at Arnold’s room in the Salem Inn. Gabi tells JJ to go ahead and go there next. JJ pleads with Gabi not to do anything she will regret. Gabi promises not to. JJ kisses her on the cheek and then exits. Gabi declares that she certainly won’t regret this as she takes Rafe’s gun from the house and exits.

Alex goes home with Stephanie, who asks if they should have a drink and toast to his new job. Alex is not sure they should be toasting to something she’s not really happy about. Stephanie says she is happy but Alex says he saw how she reacted. Stephanie admits she was a little blindsided but that doesn’t mean she’s not happy for him. Alex gets that she doesn’t love that he’s working with Joy and he’s not either, but after everything with the break up, he feels he owes Joy the courtesy of seeing this through. Stephanie agrees and assures Alex that she trusts him and she knows they will keeping it professional, so that’s not what she’s concerned about. Alex asks what she is concerned about.

JJ finds Joy in the town square as she almost passes out and checks on her. JJ explains that he’s a cop and checks her pulse. JJ feels she’s going to need some real help but Joy responds that she already knows what’s wrong and reveals she might be pregnant.

Rafe questions why he can’t remember what happened in his own wedding. Jada asks what he does remember. Rafe remembers talking about getting married on his birthday, then going to see EJ about a PI case for Black Patch and EJ threw him out, but he knew EJ was hiding something so he snuck back in. Rafe flashes back to that day and remembers coming face to face with Arnold Feniger.

Shawn questions how Savannah knew about Arnold. Savannah reveals that Arnold told her to call him that and that it was his real name, but guesses that’s not true. Shawn confirms he is Arnold Feniger and he was masquerading as Rafe. Savannah questions what happened to the real Rafe Hernandez then. Shawn says that’s what they are trying to figure out and asks if Arnold told Savannah anything else that could help them find Rafe.

EJ asks Rita if she killed Arnold. Gabi arrives to confront EJ, but sees Rita and questions what she’s doing there. Rita claims she was just dropping off paper work for Kristen and asks EJ to tell her that she stopped by. Rita says she has to get back to the office now and hurries out. EJ then asks Gabi what she wants as he already told her that he has no idea about a Rafe impostor or where Rafe is. Gabi then pulls the gun on EJ and says maybe this will jog his memory.

Stephanie guesses she’s just a little concerned about Joy and Alex being in such close proximity every day as she doesn’t want Joy to get too attached to him again. Alex assures that they just want to move on and promises there’s nothing tying them together anymore.

JJ congratulates Joy but Joy says if she’s pregnant, she’s screwed because the father is already in a relationship with somebody else. JJ asks if there’s anything he could do to help. Joy says aside from turn back time, no. Joy assures she’ll be fine and is probably just a little dehydrated. JJ offers to get her some water but Joy insists that she’s fine and thanks him for his concern. Joy says she appreciates it but she’s got to get going and walks away.

Savannah tells Shawn that she and Arnold didn’t do a lot of talking. Shawn argues that he must have told her something but Savannah says she has nothing. Shawn hopes she’s telling him the truth, otherwise she’d be aiding a felon. Savannah says Arnold wasn’t exactly deep, but he was good in bed though more of a senseless pig than her usual clients. Shawn asks her to call him if she thinks of anything else because Rafe’s life could depend on it. Shawn leaves his card and exits.

EJ tells Gabi not to do anything rash and insists he hasn’t done anything with Rafe. EJ asks Gabi to put the gun down but Gabi accuses him of lying. Gabi tells EJ that it’s Rafe’s gun and swears she will blow his head off if he doesn’t tell her where Rafe is.

Jada questions Rafe saying he saw Arnold and asks then what. Rafe says he realized that Arnold obviously didn’t die in jail like they all thought, so he went to call for backup but he went black after that. Jada asks if he remembers seeing EJ when he woke up. Rafe says that’s the last memory he has until she and Shawn woke him up in his kitchen. Rafe questions what happened in between. Jada says she doesn’t know, but she knows how she’s going to find out.

Savannah remains at Small Bar as Joy arrives and sits at a table. Savannah goes to leave but recognizes Joy as Reagan from Body and Soul. Savannah says she loves the show and never misses an episode. Joy is surprised she recognizes her since she was barely on. Savannah calls Reagan her favorite character and talks about how she and Alex’s character Arrow made a much better couple and how they were made for each other.

Stephanie comments on Jada coming home, so Alex suggests going to his place for some alone time. Stephanie informs him that Jada is actually moving back to the Hernandez house since she was only staying with her because “Rafe” broke up with her, but it turns out that wasn’t Rafe so she has no reason to move back in until the real Rafe is found and everything goes back to normal. Alex asks if the police have any leads on Rafe’s location. Stephanie says not yet but that Jada is a great cop so she won’t stop until she finds him.

Jada finishes a call as Shawn arrives at the police station and informs her that Savannah confirmed their guy is Arnold. Jada responds that she doesn’t think it is. Shawn asks about the DNA test that proves it is. Jada explains that he just shared all these memories with her that only Rafe would have. Jada doesn’t know if EJ switched Rafe with Arnold after Gabi took his DNA. Shawn says that would be quite the coincidence. Jada then gets a text and reveals that forensics just confirmed it’s really Rafe.

JJ goes back to the Hernandez house and knocks on the door but Gabi’s not home. JJ heads inside, saying he didn’t find anything at the Salem Inn but notices that Rafe’s gun is gone and begins to worry.

EJ tells Gabi that they both know she isn’t going to shoot him. Gabi asks if he’d like to test that theory. EJ asks if she’d like to go back to prison for murder. Gabi argues that she was only there in the first place because he prosecuted her for a crime she didn’t commit. EJ points out that the real killer has been found and she was cleared, so he questions if she wants to give up her freedom. Gabi admits she thought for a second about trying to seduce the truth out of him, but never again because he disgusts her. EJ assures the feeling is mutual but he hardly thinks disgust will stand up against murder in court. Gabi declares that if she has to shoot him, she will, and then she will just wipe her prints off the gun and be on her merry way. EJ reminds her that Rita saw her come in. EJ tells Gabi that killing him is not going to end well for her. Gabi warns that if he doesn’t cough up Rafe’s location, it won’t end well for him either.

Savannah offers to buy Joy a drink. Joy says she’ll just take a club soda as she’s not really drinking these days. Savannah then guesses that Joy is pregnant and if that’s why her character got pregnant in the show. Joy doesn’t want to talk about it. Savannah assures that her lips are sealed.

Alex tells Stephanie that if Jada is not coming home, they don’t need to find another place for alone time. Stephanie says she’d love to but he starts his new job tomorrow and she has an early start as well, so maybe it’s best if he just goes back to his place. Alex guesses they should both get their sleep and asks if she’s sure this isn’t about Joy, offering to call Xander and get another job. Stephanie swears it’s not about the job as they hug.

Gabi threatens to pull the trigger but JJ interrupts, telling Gabi not to do this because EJ won’t tell her where Rafe is, but he can. JJ reveals that he just got a call from Shawn and that the guy at the police station is Rafe, not Arnold.

Jada returns to the interrogation room and declares that it’s really Rafe, revealing she ran his fingerprints. Jada tells Rafe that she has missed him so much and she still loves him with all her heart. Jada declares that she will love him forever as she kisses Rafe.

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Update written by Joseph

Marlena remains at her desk, looking at a photo of John as she flashes back to a past reunion they had. Marlena wonders where John is and what she’s going to tell the children.

Ava meets Belle at the Brady Pub. Belle says she wants to help Ava prepare her statement about her kidnapping to make sure there’s no way that Kristen and EJ get out of this. Ava comments that they always find a way. Belle assures that they won’t with her in her corner and that she plans to prosecute EJ and Kristen to the fullest extent of the law, along with Rachel Blake. Belle hands Ava a folder of notes from her previous interview and says to let her know if anything is missing. Ava responds that it would bring her endless joy to see Kristen and EJ join Rachel Blake behind bars, but she’s afraid she won’t be able to help her.

Stephanie sits at the hospital in shock. Kayla comes over and asks her for help with her flash drive. Stephanie asks her to explain the problem gain. Kayla asks if she’s okay as she seems a million miles away. Stephanie tries to claim that she is okay but Kayla asks what’s going on. Stephanie then reveals that Joy Wesley might be pregnant.

In the town square, Philip questions Joy wanting a job at Titan as he’s surprised she would want to work for him after the way things ended with he and Chloe. Joy says she had to give him a hard time as Chloe’s sister but promises they will have a perfectly friendly working relationship. Philip questions her working for her sister’s ex. Joy says she needs to make a living. Philip suggests talking to Chloe first. Joy argues that it’s not like she’s asking him on a date and asks what he says.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Alex asks Xander about coming back to Titan unless he has a problem with that.

Philip asks if Joy has any corporate experience. Joy says she was a temp in New York but admits she doesn’t have a ton of experience. Joy says she’s a really quick learner and talks about how Kate gave her a chance on Body and Soul. Philip guesses he can’t ask for a better reference than his mom. Joy says she’d be more than happy to start off as an assistant to learn the job. Philip notes that he’d have to talk to Xander first since they are co-CEOs. Philip says he’ll get back to her next week but Joy hoped he could talk to Xander today because she’d rather have the job sooner than later as time is of the essence.

Kayla questions Stephanie saying Joy might be pregnant. Stephanie explains that she doesn’t know for sure but she overheard Sarah on the phone, saying to put a rush on a pregnancy test for Joy. Kayla feels Sarah is usually more careful than that. Stephanie says she’s just kind of shocked because if Joy is pregnant, the baby must be Alex’s.

Xander questions why he would have a problem with Alex working at Titan. Alex brings up that not long ago, he was running the place and had the job that was rightfully Xander’s, so he can see how it might make him uncomfortable if he came back to the family business. Alex says if Xander feels it’s a bad idea, he’ll just be on his way.

Belle questions Ava not pressing charges against EJ and Kristen. Ava can’t believe she’s saying this, but she is not. Belle doesn’t understand since they are just as guilty as Rachel Blake and questions her not wanting to see them pay. Ava insists that she does, so Belle questions why she doesn’t want to testify against them. Ava responds that it’s because of Brady.

Brady goes to see Marlena in her office, hoping to get her advice on the Ava situation. Brady stops to ask if Marlena is okay. Marlena admits that she’s not, so Brady asks what’s going on. Marlena responds that she’s afraid she has some bad news as she then reveals that his dad is missing which Brady questions. Marlena explains that she just spoke to Shane as he promised to try to set up a phone call with John, but he couldn’t locate him. Brady questions if there’s any leads and what else Shane said. Marlena says that Shane is using all his resources to try and track John down, but he doesn’t know any more than they do. Marlena declares that means they don’t know if John is alive. Brady then hugs Marlena.

Belle asks Ava why Brady would be the reason she’s not pressing charges against EJ and Kristen. Ava informs her that Brady asked her not to press charges which Belle argues doesn’t make sense. Ava explains that Kristen told Brady that their daughter’s involvement would come to light. Belle argues that she had no intention of prosecuting a nine year old for something her Grandmother told her to do. Ava explains that Brady is more worried about child protective services threatening to take Rachel away after one more incident. Belle guesses she just assumed Brady would regain custody if Kristen went to prison, but CPS being involved does complicate things. Ava comments that Brady had nothing to do with this but he could lose his daughter.

Xander tells Alex that he had nothing to do with what happened and it was all Theresa and Konstantin, so he holds nothing against him. Alex is glad there is no bad blood between them. Xander tells Alex that he’s sure Titan would be better if he wants to rejoin the family business. Alex thanks him and hopes that Philip feels the same way.

Philip tells Joy that he can talk to Xander today if it’s that urgent. Joy thanks him and explains that she just got her final paycheck from Body and Soul, so she’s eager to start new work. Philip says he’s sorry about the show and questions her not moving to Los Angeles with it. Joy says she considered it, but was told they recast her character. Philip asks about moving back to New York with her family but Joy doesn’t think her mother wants to hear about what a mess she’s made of her life in Salem.

Kayla tells Stephanie not to jump to conclusions and asks if she’s sure Joy hasn’t seen anyone else. Stephanie admits she’s not for sure and talks about Alex running in to Joy, who seemed like she wasn’t holding a grudge. Stephanie hoped they could put this all behind them, but now it seems to be looming ahead. Kayla reminds her not to get ahead of themselves since they don’t even know if Joy is pregnant. Stephanie guesses Kayla can’t go check the lab, but she doesn’t know if she will get any peace of mind until she knows for sure. Stephanie doesn’t know what to say to Alex. Kayla encourages not saying anything.

Alex tells Xander that he and Philip both liked Stephanie, so things were tense between them now that he’s with her and he knows Philip isn’t the most gracious loser so this might be a bad idea. Xander acknowledges Philip’s competitive spirit but says he has a surprising ability to bury the hatchet where the company is concerned. Alex comments on never hearing Xander speak so highly of him and questions them getting along now. Xander confirms they are and that they’ve been able to put everything behind them. Xander tells Alex that he will talk to Philip about bringing him on board.

Philip asks Joy about her life being a mess and what’s going on. Joy informs him that Alex just dumped her to be with Stephanie and then she nearly destroyed Johnny and Chanel’s marriage. Philip thinks that was more Johnny’s fault than her. Joy says her mother thinks she has a talent for finding drama. Philip jokes that his mom said something like that to him too. Joy says she felt like she always had to explain her life choices to her mother which is a big reason she’d really like to stay in Salem if she could just find a new job. Philip repeats that he has to check with Xander, but he doesn’t think he will have a problem with her working at the company, so he welcomes Joy to Titan.

Alex appreciates Xander going to bat for him with Philip, but he worries about causing more trouble than it’s worth. Xander is sure they can work things out and says they have big plans for Titan, so they could use another Kiriakis to help. Xander says as soon as Alex is on board, he’ll be the first to know about the plans and if all goes according to plan, it will be a very big deal.

Marlena is sorry to worry Brady but Brady says he’s grateful they have each other. Brady asks what to do to find John. Marlena says Shane has assured her that they are trying to retrace John’s steps and reach out to his latest contacts. Brady asks if Paul knows. Marlena mentions needing to tell Paul and Belle.

Belle gets that Brady is in an impossible position, but a serious crime was committed so she has a moral obligation to prosecute the case even if it affects Rachel. Belle understands Brady being worried about CPS but says maybe their intervention is worth it. Ava continues to worry about Rachel being taken away from Brady. Ava says she’s a mother so she knows what it’s like to have her child taken away and she won’t be the reason that happens to Brady. Belle complains that Ava is her only witness, so without her testimony, she has no case and three criminals go free. Ava says it makes her sick even thinking about it. Ava declares that Brady should not be the one to suffer for their crimes since it’s not his fault, but Kristen’s. Belle calls that unfortunately the story of Brady’s life. Ava blames Kristen for teaching Rachel that taking a hostage is appropriate. Ava can’t believe she actually thought Kristen would help her when she saw her tied up. Ava swears that if she ever sees Kristen again, she’s going to tear her limb from limb. Kristen then enters the Pub and tells her now is her chance. Kristen guesses Ava talked to Brady and won’t be making that statement, but says she’s glad she understands the priorities of the situation. Ava calls her a bitch. Kristen knew she’d do the right thing and says she’s protecting her daughter from some people’s selfish interests. Kristen remarks that she knows Belle’s not happy this will bring down her conviction rate. Belle argues that some people actually care about following the law. Kristen brings up Belle convincing the judge to hold her mother without bail but now she has no witnesses, so she suggests Belle tell the judge that she wants Rachel Blake released right now.

Brady offers to talk to Belle but Marlena feels she should, so Brady says he will talk to Paul so that Marlena isn’t the only bearer of this news. Marlena is glad Brady is here with her. Brady encourages staying positive that they will find John. Brady decides he should go get Rachel, so Marlena tells him to go ahead. Brady hugs her and then exits.

Stephanie asks Kayla why she wouldn’t tell Alex when they are talking about his baby. Kayla points out that they don’t know that there is a baby and they wouldn’t know if she didn’t overhear Sarah. Stephanie says she can’t unhear it and worries about keeping a big secret from Alex. Kayla encourages that this is Joy’s secret to tell and calls it highly unethical. Kayla adds that the hospital could be liable for a violation, so if Stephanie wants to protect the hospital and Joy’s privacy, she has to keep this to herself.

Philip goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and informs Xander that Joy asked him for a job, but he said he had to talk to him first. Xander tells him to go ahead and hire her, stating that he doesn’t need to do a background check on Chloe’s little sister. Philip decides to text Joy the good news.

Joy gets Philip’s text that she’s officially hired. She then runs in to Alex in the town square. Alex tells her that he’s glad they talked earlier and says she was really cool about he and Stephanie. Alex adds that he really likes her so he doesn’t want there to be anything weird between them. Joy informs Alex that there are a couple things he should know. Joy reveals she will be staying in Salem, so they will probably keep running in to each other. Alex says it shouldn’t be too hard now that they cleared the air. Alex then asks what the second thing is.

Xander informs Philip that Alex just told him he wants to come back to Titan. Philip admits that might be an issue. Xander brings up how he and Philip were at each other’s throats before becoming partners, so he’s sure that Philip and Alex could get through their issues and they could use another Kiriakis on board. Xander encourages Philip to put personal issues aside and try to work together as cousins. Philip questions having personal issues. Xander explains that Alex told him about Stephanie and guesses that’s what this is about.

Stephanie admits that Kayla is right and she wasn’t thinking, but she would never do anything to jeopardize the hospital so she won’t say anything to Alex. Kayla thanks her. Stephanie apologizes for getting so fixated on what this meant for Alex that she wasn’t thinking about Joy but this is a really personal thing for her and she respects that. Kayla understands it’s a difficult position for her to be in. Stephanie feels strange having this information that could potentially affect the rest of Alex’s life and keeping it from him. Kayla encourages that maybe she won’t have to since it’s possible Joy will tell him herself.

Joy informs Alex that she’s planning on staying in Salem because she got a job at Titan after talking to Philip.

Philip admits to Xander that he and Alex were locking horns for a minute, but at the end of the day, he and Stephanie didn’t work out and he only has himself to blame for that, so his issue isn’t that but about Alex and Joy. Philip doesn’t know how Joy will feel about working with Alex since they recently split up and he got the feeling she wasn’t totally okay with that.

Joy asks Alex if her working at Titan is a problem. Alex says no, but reveals that he also just spoke to Xander about coming back to Titan.

Kristen asks Belle if she’s going to get on it because she doesn’t want her mother spending one more night in jail. Belle tells Kristen that the court’s are closed, so her mom will have to wait until tomorrow to get her undeserved freedom. Kristen argues that Belle can get the ball rolling so she doesn’t have to sue the city for wrongful imprisonment. Belle warns Kristen that this isn’t over and exits the Pub. Kristen asks if Ava has something to say but Ava says she has nothing. Kristen declares that they are done here then but Ava says not quite and slaps Kristen.

Xander admits he wasn’t aware of the history between Alex and Joy, but remarks that if Joy is uncomfortable with Alex, she can quit. Xander points out that Joy doesn’t have the history with Titan and that Alex is a former CEO, so he’s sure he’d have some insights to help them take down DiMera. Philip agrees that they need Alex on board, so Xander decides to text him the good news.

Alex gets Xander’s text that he’s hired back at Titan. Joy congratulates him. Alex guesses they will be working there together. Joy calls that so crazy as Stephanie approaches and asks what’s crazy. Alex informs her that he’s got some big news. Alex says he took her advice and Xander just hired him back at Titan. Stephanie feels that’s not so crazy. Alex says that’s not the crazy part as Joy reveals that Philip also hired her at Titan. Stephanie agrees that is big news.

Belle goes to see Marlena and says she got her message, so she asks what’s going on, noting that it sounds serious. Marlena confirms that it is and it’s about her dad.

At the DiMera Mansion, Brady talks to Paul on the phone, assuring that the ISA will use every resource to try to find John. Brady says he’ll keep in touch and he loves him as he hangs up. Kristen comes home and asks Brady about Rachel’s therapy appointment. Brady says she was in a good mood after, so he thinks it went well. Kristen mentions running in to Ava and thanks Brady for getting her not to press charges. Brady responds that he did it for their daughter as Kristen holds ice to her face. Brady asks what happened. Kristen responds that Ava assaulted her, so she’s lucky she isn’t pressing charges against her. Kristen then exits the room. Brady calls Ava and says he just spoke to Kristen, who told him that she agreed to drop the charges against her. Ava remarks that she didn’t really have a choice. Brady doesn’t know how to thank her. Ava suggests tying Kristen up in a remote location and leaving her for dead. Brady says he’s really sorry about all of this. Ava responds that she’s sorry too and hangs up.

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Marlena is in her office, looking at a photo of John on her desk as she wishes he would come home soon because she misses him. Cat enters and informs Marlena that her next appointment just called to cancel so she has the next hour free. Cat offers to pick up lunch but Marlena decides she will just go to the cafeteria. Cat says to let her know if she changes her mind. Marlena stops her and says she never told her how things went with her and Chad.

At the Spectator, Chad is finishing a call about Basic Black as Leo arrives. Leo thanks Chad for hiring him back as a reporter and says his faith in him means the world. Chad feels he’s buttering him up. Leo then reveals he needs Chad’s approval on a story he’s working on that will make issues fly off the news stands. Chad can’t wait to hear the pitch but Leo warns that it might hit a little close to home.

Alex goes to the Brady Pub and comes across Joy. Alex notes that it’s been awhile. Joy says he hasn’t seen her since he dumped her to be with Stephanie.

Stephanie goes to the hospital and tells Sarah that she’s there to help raise awareness about the hospital’s financial situation. Sarah can’t believe the hospital shutting down is possible. Sarah argues that it’s so much more than a business. Sarah jokes that she’s one of the lucky ones since Xander said he would take care of her if the hospital goes under. Stephanie understands Xander doesn’t want her to worry about money. Sarah guesses that’s a benefit of being married to a co-CEO. Stephanie asks how Xander has been getting along with Philip since she decided not to tell him that Victor’s letter was a forgery.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip tells Xander news about a major acquisition and says they are one step closer to taking over DiMera. Xander is not enthused and says he’s afraid it might not matter unless they get answers as to why Victor’s letter named Philip as his heir.

Sarah thought Stephanie was fine with keeping the secret about the forgery and asks if she changed her mind. Stephanie says she and Philip aren’t together anymore so his lying and scheming is not her problem. Sarah asks what it’s about then. Stephanie guesses she’s still pissed that Philip made she and Belle complicit in his fraud. Stephanie assures she’s mad at him, not Sarah. Sarah asks if that means she still won’t say anything. Stephanie states that Philip has done enough damage, so saying anything would just blow up more including Sarah’s marriage.

Philip questions why Xander is reading Victor’s letter again. Xander says he just wants clarity, wondering why he wouldn’t change his will. Philip thought they were in a better place. Xander assures that he’s made peace that it’s what Victor wanted, but if they successfully take over DiMera, there will be hurdles including why they decided to share power. Philip calls that a long way away. Xander has a feeling their plans are about to gain major traction because he has a special guest visiting them today, who could be instrumental in taking everything DiMera.

Leo reveals his draft to Chad, called “Children of the Phoenix: The Fall of House DiMera.” Chad complains that it’s a hit piece about his family. Chad calls it not relevant to his paper. Leo disagrees and says his source at the police department told him that EJ and Kristen are both deep in Ava’s kidnapping. Chad says they’ll have a court reporter cover it then. Leo continues to insist until Chad agrees to publish it on the front page.

Cat tells Marlena that it was cool that she and Chad were able to get on the same page with everything. Cat adds that Chad said they could do another brainstorming session this afternoon and put the Spectator behind it. Marlena calls it heartwarming for everyone to come together to help the hospital but thinks they do have to acknowledge their limits. Marlena doesn’t want to make Cat uncomfortable by having her and Chad work so close together, especially after telling him how she feels. Cat thanks her but claims she’s realized that she’s over Chad so it’s all good. Marlena asks if Cat was lying to Chad or to herself.

Leo questions Chad agreeing to print his story. Chad reminds Leo that he’s a journalist now so he needs to adhere to the standards of the Spectator. Chad doesn’t want Leo to forget that EJ is a lawyer and is not afraid of litigation. Chad wants Leo to run everything by legal and demands that he leave Rachel out of it. Leo agrees and thanks Chad for trusting his instincts. Chad tells him not to make him regret it.

Philip asks Xander who his special guest is. Xander says he was thinking more about their conversation about which DiMera board members they could sway to join their side. Philip thought they determined the DiMeras could never be flipped, which leaves Wei Shin, who then appears in the room.

Sarah tells Stephanie that she hates keeping it from Xander but it is for the greater good. Stephanie asks if she really believes that. Sarah assures that she does. Sarah states that Xander and Philip both got the ruthless trait from Victor, but if they are forced to play nice together, it will curb their reckless impulses and now they are actually acting like brothers. Sarah informs her that Xander even invited Philip to move back in to the mansion, so everything is working out how she hoped. Stephanie hopes nothing happens to change that for their sake. Stephanie adds that things are going really well with Alex and she doubts he would be happy to know she kept quiet about all of this. Sarah and Stephanie shake hands in agreement on this being for the greater good.

Joy tells Alex to forget about it but he says she’s absolutely right that he acted like a total jackass and he’s sorry. Alex admits he handled the situation in the worst way possible and she didn’t deserve that. Joy says they just had a fling, so she’ll get over it. Alex feels she’s giving him more grace than he deserves and thanks her. Alex points out that she’s barely touched her food. Joy says she hasn’t had much of an appetite lately and blames being stressed to figure out her next move now that Body and Soul is not an option. Joy informs Alex that their roles have been recast. Alex says it’s going to be weird watching someone else play Arrow. Joy remarks that the show must go on. Alex encourages that there will be other roles. Joy doubts it and isn’t sure acting is her next step. Joy tells Alex that he should go, so he doesn’t keep Stephanie waiting too long. Alex tells her to take care of herself as he exits the Pub. Joy guesses she shouldn’t be wasting food now that she’s unemployed. Joy tries to take a bite, but gets sick and runs to the restroom.

Wei Shin has tea with Xander and Philip. Xander notes having his favorite tea made. Wei acknowledges the Titan jet and company car being arranged for him. He says he could’ve arranged his own travel, so they must want something. He questions why they went through all this trouble for him. Xander responds that they have a proposition for him.

Alex brings food to Stephanie’s apartment and they kiss. Alex tells Stephanie that he ran in to Joy at the Pub. Stephanie jokes that the chowder didn’t get dumped on his head. Alex admits it was a little awkward at first, but he apologized and she got things off her chest, so they got to a good place. Stephanie still feels bad about how everything went down. Alex says in the end, he and Joy weren’t that serious, but she just wants to put it behind her, so they should too. Stephanie says that sounds like a plan as they kiss.

Joy goes to the hospital and tells Sarah that she’s not feeling too great. Joy tells her that her appetite has been off for a few days and asks if it has to do with being poisoned. Sarah doubts it because of how long ago that was, but decides to get her in an exam room because there’s a stomach bug going around. Joy then asks if it could be morning sickness, questioning if she could be pregnant.

Cat tells Marlena that she doesn’t know why she thought she could pull one over on her. Cat admits that she does still have feelings for Chad but it doesn’t matter because nothing can ever come of it and it’s better if Chad doesn’t know, so nothing gets in the way of them planning the fundraiser. Marlena gets a call from Shane and answers. Marlena asks Shane if he has any information on where John is. Marlena doesn’t understand and questions what is happening here. Marlena tells Shane to let her know when he hears anything as she hangs up. Cat asks Marlena if everything is okay. Marlena responds that everything is not okay because her husband is missing.

Leo tells Chad that he just sent his draft to legal and he has no doubt they will feel it’s set to print. Leo adds that he has other stories that he’d like to run past Chad. Chad says it will have to wait because Cat Green is coming and they have a meeting he has to prep for. Leo questions why Chad would be taking a meeting with the woman who pretended to be his dead wife.

Cat questions Marlena saying that John is missing. Marlena responds that he’s missing in action and says he was undercover, but he’s gone radio silent for a long time. Marlena says she had special permission to talk to him but that didn’t happen as it seems even his handler has lost contact with him, which means either John has gone rogue or something terrible has happened.

Sarah tells Joy that pregnancy could be a possibility. Joy says she’s late but that’s not uncommon. Sarah asks when she was last sexually active. Joy admits it was a month ago with Alex, so she’s sure he and his new girlfriend would be thrilled if she’s knocked up. Sarah says not to get ahead and they will find out if she is pregnant.

Alex tells Stephanie that he got more upsetting news as he reveals Body and Soul recast his role. Stephanie says she’s sorry and asks if he regrets not following the show to LA. Alex assures that he doesn’t and he thinks acting was just a weird detour for him. Alex jokes that he has a hard enough time staying away from her when he lives across the hall, so he couldn’t manage across the country. Stephanie points out that he still seems bummed about it. Alex thinks he’s just finally realizing that now that he doesn’t have the show to fall back on, it’s driving home how directionless he is right now. Alex declares that he just needs to find his purpose again or at least a job. Stephanie says she knows of one place he could look. Alex asks if she’s hiring an assistant. Stephanie then asks what he thinks about going back to Titan.

Xander asks Wei what if he told him that Titan is interested in acquiring DiMera Enterprises. Wei responds that he would tell them that they are wasting their time because DiMera is not for sale. Philip argues that with enough shareholders on their side, they could gain majority control. Wei questions a hostile takeover and says the family would not side with them. Wei assures they would also not get his vote and tells them to have a good day. Philip stops him and asks what if they give him a position of power in the new regime. Philip points out that DiMera is in crisis thanks to Kristen. Wei compares her to Stefano being good for the bottom of the line. Xander questions it being the same with Kristen and EJ, bringing up the news about them being involved in a kidnapping. Wei asks if they flew him all this way for idle gossip. Xander asks what is going to happen to the share price if Kristen is convicted and EJ is also implicated. Wei asks what makes them believe Titan would be any less chaotic when it’s not even clear which one of them Victor wanted to be in charge. Xander agrees that it doesn’t make sense, but he and Philip put aside their differences for the good of the company and it’s shareholders. Xander questions if Stefano’s heirs would be capable of doing the same. Xander asks Mr. Shin if he’s in or out.

Cat comments to Marlena that it’s not knowing that is the worst part. Cat relates to not knowing if her mom was alive or dead and calls it agony, but points out that she did find her mom so if a miracle could happen for them, she asks why it can’t happen for Marlena and John. Marlena admits that she and John have faced and defeated greater odds than this, but guesses there’s a time when people’s luck just runs out. Marlena doesn’t know what she will do if anything happens to him. Marlena apologizes while Cat says Marlena has been there for her in her worst moments, so she will return the favor.

Chad tells Leo that it’s none of his business but he and Cat are working together on a fundraiser to save the hospital. Leo questions this and says he just doesn’t want Cat to hurt him again as he asks if he’s sure they can trust her. Chad appreciates his concern and says they are doing their best to get past everything. Chad reminds Leo that Cat was being manipulated by Clyde. Leo argues that a decent person wouldn’t stay in Salem and plan party planner with the guy she tricked in to marriage. Chad points out that the marriage was annulled while Leo points out that’s because she was lying about her identity. Chad insists that Cat does not have feelings for him. Leo questions why he doesn’t seem thrilled about that. Chad claims he’s relieved and says that he and Cat could never work. Chad tells Leo to stop, repeating that Cat doesn’t have feelings for him and this is strictly professional. Leo says if he says so, then exits the office.

Wei Shin admits Xander and Philip put forth a tantalizing offer, but he’s been on the board since Stefano ran the company and he’s not comfortable going behind his daughter’s back like this. Xander says business is rarely comfortable. Philip brings up EJ sitting on evidence that could’ve brought Li Shin’s killer to justice for months. Xander brings up how Kristen protected Gabi as well. Wei acknowledges Gabi broke Li’s heart in pieces and wonders if Li would still be alive if not for her. Xander argues that the DiMera have been taking advantage of him. Philip assures that he would be in charge of DiMera funding. Mr. Shin then agrees to the deal and they shake hands. He adds that he’ll need to pitch this to his associates and should get back to do it in person. Xander says their driver will take him back to the Titan jet. Wei admits he’s impressed as he exits the mansion. Xander and Philip high five and compliment each other. Xander says they couldn’t have made that happen without him, so maybe they make a good team after all. Philip feels he should get back to the office while Xander thinks they should celebrate. Philip says they have a whole new set of numbers to crunch, so Xander tells him not to work too hard. Philip exits while Xander turns to the portrait of Victor and comments that this is what he wanted all along. Xander declares that the DiMeras won’t know what hit them.

Alex questions Stephanie suggesting he go back to work at Titan. Stephanie points out that he liked working there last year and he was happy. Stephanie then gets a text from Kayla and says they’ll talk more about this later. Stephanie encourages Alex that maybe his passion has always been with the family business. Alex thanks her and they kiss as Stephanie then exits.

Joy asks Sarah what happens now. Sarah says her nurses will bring back her sample. Joy prays for it to come back negative because the last thing she needs now is a baby. Sarah reminds her that she has options and she’s in charge of what happens to her body. Joy thanks her but admits she’s scared. Sarah tells her that she’s there for her no matter what the test says as they hug.

Cat goes to the Spectator to meet with Chad. Cat says she got caught up with Marlena and that’s why she’s late. Chad asks if everything is okay. Cat informs Chad that Marlena just got really bad news about her husband.

Marlena remains at her desk, looking at a photo of John as she flashes back to a past reunion they had. Marlena comments that she can’t count the number of times that their love has brought them back together, so she hopes they get to have it again.

Xander finishes a call, telling them to report back as soon as Mr. Shin is back in Hong Kong. Alex arrives and tells Xander that he came to see him because he wants to come back to Titan.

Philip comes across Joy in the town square and says he knows he’s not her favorite person because of how things ended with Chloe, but he’s known her since she was a kid, so he’s there if she needs anything. Joy responds that there is one thing he could do for her and asks if he’s hiring at Titan.

Sarah makes a call to put a rush on a blood test for Joy’s pregnancy test right as Stephanie arrives at the hospital and overhears her.

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Holly goes to the Horton house and tells Doug III that they need to talk about what happened at the cabin when he told her that he had feelings for her. Doug III hoped they could forget all about that but Holly says she couldn’t and they didn’t get to unpack everything since Tate showed up. Doug III says he has nothing more to say but Holly says she does.

Johnny and Chanel meet with Sophia and Tate in the town square. Sophia says they are really excited they are interested in adopting their baby. Tate adds that Amy wants to meet them if they are free for lunch. Johnny says they live in a house with servants and cooks so it would be no problem. Chanel adds that they are very eager to meet her. Sophia then tells them that there are one or two things they should know beforehand. Tate reminds them how Amy was searching for a couple with good Christian values and says that Sophia might have oversold them a little bit. Chanel asks how much. Tate responds that they are going to need all the prayers they can get.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ is on the phone with Kristen. EJ says he wishes he could’ve been there for Kristen’s mother’s arraignment but it didn’t seem wise. EJ mentions hoping that Ava keeps quiet about their involvement for Brady and Rachel’s sake. EJ tells Kristen not to worry about Rafe because Dr. Rolf’s serum worked a little too well. EJ wishes Kristen luck and hangs up. EJ looks in the mirror and says he couldn’t pull this off better himself as the police think Arnold is pulling off some kind of con and not even Rafe knows that he’s himself. Paulina then shows up at the door.

At the hospital, Gabi brings Jada the lab report and thought she’d want to be there when she opens it. Gabi then opens the test results, confirming it’s not a match. Gabi declares that whoever she plucked the hair from is not related to her, which means the guy who left Jada at the altar and helped EJ frame her is not Rafe. Jada goes over how the man she almost married was an impostor. Gabi can’t believe this is real as it all sounds insane. Jada brings up Stephanie being right that this happened before. Jada assures that they at least hadn’t shared a bed in months. Gabi guesses the switch must have happened around New Year’s. Jada worries that she will break if she tries to process everything and she can’t break until they find Rafe. Jada knows it makes sense to be Arnold but the DNA test doesn’t prove that it is. Gabi says it’s the only thing that makes sense, especially since he was working for EJ.

Paulina tells EJ that she’s given a lot of thought to his pitch to hire him as district attorney and admits he made a persuasive argument since Jada championed Belle. EJ points out that Belle could be corrupted as well. Paulina believes Belle to be a person of integrity but admits the optics aren’t good. EJ asks if this means Paulina is giving him his job back. Paulina feels that doesn’t make any sense, questioning why she would ever appoint a district attorney who is going straight to prison.

Chanel questions Sophia saying she leads a women’s bible study group. Sophia compares it to exaggerating on a resume. Johnny says it’s one thing to bend the truth and they do go to church sometimes, but this is a full on lie. Tate says they would understand if they want to back out now. Johnny asks what Chanel thinks. Chanel doesn’t love the idea of lying to Amy. Sophia apologizes but Chanel says that she and Johnny are ready to be parents and she’s looked at the wait list for adoption. Chanel feels like this was meant to be, so she agrees to go along with the story which excites Tate and Sophia. Tate says he will tell Amy to meet them at the DiMera Mansion then. Chanel says they will head home now to get their stories straight as she and Johnny walk away.

Holly tells Doug III that she’s been going over everything they said and she worried that she left him with the wrong impression. Holly says that she said she couldn’t forget his feelings but that doesn’t mean she returns them. Holly declares that she has a boyfriend who she loves very much. Doug III apologizes for putting her in a weird position and making things awkward between them. Doug III gets if she thinks they can’t be friends anymore. Holly doesn’t want anything to change as long as he knows friends is all they can ever be. Doug III says her friendship means the world to him so he wants to stay just friends. He adds that he’s already started to move on and Julie was adamant. She questions him telling Julie. Doug III assures that he didn’t use her name but Julie still gives the best advice. Holly calls it nice that he and Julie have gotten so close. Doug III still feels bad about stealing the necklace and tells Holly about Julie getting a letter from her brother Steven about not stealing it, so now she wants to go to the police to find the real culprit which makes him want to get it back even more. Holly asks how the search is going. Doug III says Leo is supposed to put him in a touch with a guy but he hasn’t heard back yet. Holly asks if he’s figured out how he’s going to pay for it yet. Doug III hopes he will let him pay it in installments as that’s the only plan he has, if the guy ever gets back to Leo. Holly suggests they go find Leo in person. Doug III figured she had better things to do like hang out with her boyfriend. Holly responds that Tate has his hands full today since he found a couple to adopt his baby.

Tate tells Sophia that he hoped to surprise Holly with lunch today to make up for the times he flaked on her. Sophia tells him that she can go without him but Tate insists this is more important. Sophia asks if Holly won’t be upset. Tate says they didn’t have firm plans and she’s been amazing about the whole situation. Sophia remarks that it must be nice to have someone to lean on. Tate encourages that Sophia has him as no matter what happens, they are in this together. Sophia thanks him and says it means a lot. Sophia tells Tate that she will go get her mom and see him at the DiMeras.

EJ tells Paulina that he is not heading anywhere near a jail cell. Paulina argues that he is named in the highest profile case in years since Ava named him in aiding Rachel Blake in her kidnapping. EJ argues that Ava has a grudge against him and will do anything for revenge. Paulina asks about what EJ has done to Jada. EJ claims to have done nothing to her. Paulina brings up the theory that EJ replaced Rafe with an impostor which EJ calls absurd. Paulina argues that it’s no coincidence and that EJ has tried this scheme before with Arnold Feniger. EJ responds that Arnold is dead and there is concrete evidence that Jada is just as dirty as the felons behind bars, so the public will see her administration has been in freefall for cutting him for personal reasons. EJ argues that she just had to let him do his job, but instead, she jeopardized her entire re-election. EJ vows that if Jada is convicted, Paulina will beg him to come back as district attorney.

Chanel and Johnny go home where Chanel asks if he thinks they can pull this off. Johnny asks how up she is on her bible verses and tells her not to worry because they are just going to focus as much as they can on the truth that they are good decent people and the baby will grow up surrounded by love. Johnny declares the most important thing is that Amy sees they are all one big happy family. They then head in to the living room where Paulina calls EJ an arrogant son of a bitch.

Jada tells Gabi that she feels like an idiot for being a detective and not realizing Rafe had been replaced by a different person. Gabi relates to knowing Rafe her whole life. Jada complains that Arnold kissed her and she should’ve noticed the difference then. Jada cries that Rafe needs their help and they need to find him. Gabi wonders how they know if Rafe is still alive. Jada insists that they would know if Rafe was gone. Jada encourages Gabi to listen to her heart. Gabi agrees that Rafe is still out there somewhere. Jada declares they will find him together.

Holly and Doug III walk through the town square. They sit together and talk about being unable to find the necklace while Leo said he would try to find who bought it. Holly promises that they will find Julie’s necklace and holds his hand as Tate then approaches and questions what is going on here.

Paulina questions EJ thinking she’d give him his job back when he led a recall petition against her. Paulina tells EJ that he can go to Hell. Chanel questions what is going on here. Paulina says she was kindly explaining why she wouldn’t give EJ his job back while Johnny notes it didn’t sound very kind to him. EJ remarks that he was nothing but cordial. Chanel tells them they don’t have time for this because Amy Choi is on her way over to have lunch with them. EJ asks who that is. Johnny reminds them that they want to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby and Amy is the Grandmother. Chanel says Amy has final say so they need to make a good impression. Paulina says she will get out of their hair then but Johnny says it’s perfect that she’s there, so they can show Amy that they have strong family values. Chanel adds that having EJ there as well will help show that. Paulina laughs at the idea of EJ having strong family values. EJ comments on raising his children and asks how Lani is. Paulina tells him to keep her daughter’s name out of his mouth. Chanel says that’s enough as this is really important to them. Chanel says if they can’t act civil for one lunch then they both should leave. Paulina apologizes as she and EJ agree to be on their best behavior. Johnny decides he and Chanel will go get changed while trusting they won’t kill each other. EJ says he can count on them as they head upstairs. Paulina tells EJ that she is so over him while EJ says she’s not exactly his favorite person but they agree they need to make a good impression for Amy and their children. Amy then arrives with Sophia and says she hopes they aren’t interrupting.

Holly tells Tate that she and Doug III were just talking. Tate points out that they were holding hands. Holly claims she was just supporting him as a friend. Tate questions what she’s talking about. Holly says it’s not really her place to say but Doug III tells her it’s okay to tell him the truth about everything, so Tate takes a seat. Holly tells him he doesn’t have to say anything but he insists. Doug III tells Tate that Holly was just trying to make him feel better because he did something awful and the guilt was killing him. Tate asks what he did. He responds that he stole a very expensive necklace. Tate questions him being a thief. Holly explains that he made a mistake and he’s trying to make it right. Doug III admits that Holly has been helping him. Tate question how she has been helping him. Holly explains that they are trying to track down the necklace to return it to it’s rightful owner. Tate asks if she means the person he stole it from and asks if Holly is sure she wants to get wrapped up in this when she could get in trouble. Holly insists that she knows what she’s doing and she’s fine. Tate says he has to get going because Johnny and Chanel are meeting Sophia’s mother and he should be there, but tells Holly that he really wants to talk to her about this later, alone. Tate warns Holly to watch her purse as he walks away. Holly questions why Doug III told Tate that he stole the necklace.

Paulina tells Amy that she’s not interrupting and they were just talking about wanting to make a good first impression. Amy understands it’s all a little nerve racking. Paulina introduces herself to Amy, who acknowledges her as the Mayor. Amy introduces Sophia while EJ introduces himself. Sophia mentions that she used to hang out with Holly sometimes while Amy recalls hanging out with Nicole in the past, who she believes is still EJ’s wife. Amy mentions not seeing Nicole in ages and asks if she will be joining them. Sophia informs her that EJ and Nicole got divorced last year. EJ adds that Nicole lives in Paris now. Amy apologizes. Paulina assures Nicole is happy and thriving. EJ says he wishes her the best and they would still be married if it were up to him, but there was nothing he could do as she left him for another man. Paulina suggests not boring Amy with the details of his divorce and moving on to more cheerful topics. Amy assures that he’s not boring her and appreciates his honesty. Johnny returns to the room and introduces himself to Amy. Johnny assumes they have all now met. Amy confirms that EJ was just telling them about his divorce from Nicole. Johnny assures that he and Chanel are not heading for that same fate as they are in it for the long haul. Johnny adds that they are hoping Tate and Sophia’s baby could be the first step in growing their family. Amy says she’s happy to hear that but choosing the right adoptive parents of her grandchild is no easy decision and suggests getting to know each other better. Johnny agrees and says his wife will be joining them shortly as Chanel then enters, dressed religiously, and apologizes for keeping them waiting.

Jada tells Gabi that they need to prove the man in custody is Arnold and use it as leverage to get him to tell them where Rafe is. Gabi suggests they go to the station but Jada feels he’ll just stick to his amnesia story and remain lawyered up. Gabi tells Jada to give her ten minutes alone with him but Jada worries the charges would get tossed so going through “Arnold” is a dead end. Gabi declares there is one other person that could lead them to Rafe and that’s EJ. Jada agrees that if EJ knows anything about this, he’ll know where Rafe is. Gabi wonders where he would be since it wouldn’t be in the DiMera Mansion where too many people could find him. Jada flashes back to running in to EJ in the tunnels. Jada then tells Gabi that EJ might not keep Rafe in the mansion, but he might be keeping him under it.

Chanel mentions the staff at the DiMera Mansion while Sophia encourages their baby would get gourmet cooking. Tate arrives and apologizes for being late, noting that he wanted to bring dessert to show off Chanel’s bakery. Amy comments on feeling the Sweet Bits name of the Bakery was inappropriate. Chanel claims that never crossed her mind. Johnny jokes that sometimes they are too innocent for their own good. EJ offers to get Amy a drink, so she asks for a water which he goes to get. Amy comments on Chanel’s necklace, which she claims her mother got her for her first communion. Amy asks about EJ’s parents. EJ says his mother is quite devout while nothing is more important to his father. Amy says Johnny and Chanel are so lucky to find families that share similar values. Gabi and Jada then burst in as Gabi asks where the hell her brother is and calls EJ a sick son of a bitch.

Doug III tells Holly that he never told Tate it was Julie’s necklace so he has no idea of the connection to the Hortons. He adds that Tate clearly had the wrong idea about them, so he felt it was best to tell him the truth. Holly feels it was still really risky. Doug III says maybe it was but he’s not going to ask her to lie to Tate. Holly doesn’t know what to say and thanks him. Doug III says now the only question is, is Tate going to rat him out before he can make things right?

Sophia asks what’s happening. Tate has no clue but says it can’t be good. Paulina suggests they discuss this at another time. EJ says they have a lot of nerve barging in. Jada says they want answers and asks where Rafe is. Johnny asks EJ what they are talking about as Amy looks on concerned. Gabi questions him not hearing and informs him that EJ kidnapped Rafe and replaced him with Arnold Feniger again. EJ denies it while Johnny argues that Arnold is dead. Jada and Gabi reveal they just tested the man in custody’s DNA and it’s not Rafe, so they think he was switched out months ago. Johnny confronts EJ and hopes he had nothing to do with this after what Arnold did to Sami. EJ insists that he didn’t. Jada guesses he won’t mind if she looks around in the tunnels then. EJ calls this absurd. Jada asks Johnny to show her to the tunnels. Amy questions what is going on here. EJ argues that Jada can’t go snooping around without a warrant. Jada reminds EJ that she’s not a cop anymore thanks to him. Gabi says if EJ has nothing to hide, he will let her go down the tunnels. Jada asks Johnny again to show her to the tunnels, so Johnny opens the passage and Jada heads down. Tate suggests rescheduling this but EJ says there is no need as Gabi and Jada will be leaving very soon and he’ll be expecting an apology before they go. Gabi warns EJ about hurting Rafe while EJ claims not to know anything about Rafe or Arnold. Johnny warns that he better be telling the truth and swears that if EJ had anything to do with the man who raped his mother, there will be hell to pay. Jada returns from the tunnels and announces there is no sign of Rafe. EJ tells them that he was never there and to get out of his house. Gabi warns that this isn’t over while Jada declares that once they find Rafe, EJ will go to prison for the rest of his life as they then exit.

Holly assures Doug III that he can trust Tate to keep a secret. Doug III says that’s if he wants to because it’s very obvious he’s not Tate’s favorite person and he keeps catching him alone with her, so he questions why Tate would keep it quiet for him. Holly says he would for her and insists that she will make him understand why it’s important. Holly adds that Tate probably isn’t even thinking about it since he’s too busy trying to prepare Sophia’s mom to meet the DiMeras.

Amy declares that she’s lost her appetite and is leaving. Paulina argues that whatever is going on with EJ is not a reflection on Chanel and Johnny. Amy doesn’t know what to believe and declares that she is going to have a long chat with Tate and Sophia to reevaluate things. Amy then takes Sophia and exits. Tate guesses he’ll be in touch and follows them out. Chanel cries that there’s no way they are going to get to adopt the baby now.

Sophia pleads with Amy to give EJ a chance to explain himself. Tate adds that it sounded like Gabi and Jada were wrong while Sophia points out that Jada was all over the news and Gabi has been before too. Amy states that even if they were wrong, Johnny admitted that EJ was once mixed up with this horrible man. Amy declares that she’s sorry, but she’s not stepping one foot back in that house of horrors and she’s certainly not giving Johnny and Chanel her grandchild.

Johnny complains that EJ just ruined he and Chanel’s chances of adopting Tate and Sophia’s baby. EJ questions Johnny blaming him when Jada and Gabi were the ones storming in with baseless accusations. Johnny asks if they were baseless. EJ swears that he is not holding Rafe hostage. Johnny asks why he saw EJ hanging out with Rafe around the holidays. EJ tells him that he hired Rafe to investigate Jada and couldn’t just come out and tell him. Johnny recalls Rafe acting like he didn’t even know him and asks if it was Arnold the whole time. EJ pretends not to know and says it must have been. Johnny questions EJ having no idea that Rafe was ever replaced. EJ says it’s the truth. Johnny hopes it is and warns that if he finds out that EJ lied to him again about the man who violated his mother, he will never see him, Chanel, or their family ever again and he will never forgive him. Johnny then walks out.

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