Days Short Recap Monday, March 7, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Johnny tried to stand up to the devil. Johnny wanted the devil to get out of him. He said Marlena and Johnny were able to beat him. The devil said they did it with love. He said Johnny didn’t have that. Gabi called “Johnny” and told him she couldn’t wait to get back at Jake at the meeting. Xander couldn’t believe that Sarah was actually there. He said he thought she slept with Rex, but it wasn’t her. She accused him of trying to make her think she was Sarah. Sarah thought he was Alexander. He said he went by Xander now. She said she wanted a divorce. He said they weren’t married. She said the worst mistake she made was marrying him. He said he didn’t understand. She said she was Renee and she planned on marrying Tony. She said she was waiting for him to get a divorce so she could marry Tony. Xander was confused. She said she was going to marry Tony. Ava told Gwen that Abby was back. Gwen said Ava wouldn’t have to spend any time in jail because Abby wasn’t going to say anything. Ava said Abby was back and might remember her being there when she was kidnapped so she could be charged with accessory. Gwen said she would help her. Kate tried to get Mr. Shin to postpone the meeting. He said he couldn’t postpone the meeting because he had something else to do. Gabi let the devil know that Jake was listening to their conversation. She got off the phone with him. Jake wanted to know what she meant when she said he was going to get what he deserved. She said she meant he was going to be CEO. Kate asked Mr. Shin what the meeting was about, but he wouldn’t say. Gabi, Jake and Johnny showed up to the meeting. Kate wanted to make sure Tony and Chad were there for the meeting. Johnny said they weren’t back yet. Ava told Gwen that Chad wasn’t going to give up until the person who kidnapped Abby would pay. Gwen said she would sell her out if she did. Ava said she would tell her part in Abby’s kidnapping. Gwen said she would tell Rafe that she was the one who set him up. They both threatened to expose the other. Gwen told her to keep her mouth shut and she would do the same. Xander saw Sarah again and tried to convince her that she wasn’t Renee. She didn’t believe him. He said he wanted to make her happy. She said her heart belonged to him. Xander showed her a picture of them together. He wanted her to tell him she didn’t remember them together.

Chad and Tony talked about what was going on with Sarah. Tony said Sarah was staying at the mansion. Sarah told Xander that she didn’t remember the picture. She said she was Renee. Johnny, Gabi and Jake said they wanted to work with Titan. Kate thought it wasn’t going to be easy. Jake said he had another motion. Mr. Shin wanted to know what they were. Jake said he wanted Chad out as CEO and replaced with him. Kate said she wasn’t going to allow that. Gabi said she had two changes to make to that motion. She said she wanted Johnny to be in charge instead of Jake. Johnny seconded the motion. Jake wanted to know what was going on. She told him he betrayed her. Jake wanted to know what was going on. Kate told him not to trust her. Kate said she wasn’t going to allow Johnny and Gabi to do this to Jake. She asked how Johnny could do that to Tony and Chad. Gabi and Johnny said they were going to go through with it. Kate said she was going to side with Jake. She said Mr. Shin would sign with Jake too. She said it would end up being a tie. She said the decision would be the status quo. Johnny forced Mr. Shin to side with Johnny and Gabi. Jake asked he what was going on. She told him she tried to get Stefan’s shares transferred from her to him. Jake said that never happened. She said Johnny showed her the paperwork. Jake said Johnny made her believe Maggie wanted to meet with him. She said she overheard him telling Maggie that he only cared about the CEO position. He said he never said that. Gwen ran into Xander. He told her that Sarah never dumped him. She wanted to know if Sarah wanted they were getting back together. He said she wasn’t who she thought he was.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 4, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Tony arrived home and Anna was worried about him. He told her that Kristen got away. He said that he and Chad brought everyone home. Anna was happy about that but she wasn’t happy about where they were being held captive. Tony informed her that Sarah thought she was Renee. Sarah wanted to know why she was in the hospital. Steve and Kayla were trying to explain to her why she was there, but she refused to hear that she wasn’t Renee. Kayla wanted to run tests to make sure that she didn’t get brain damage from the drug. Sarah finally agreed to the tests. She slipped out of the room when Steve and Kayla left the room.

Tony told Anna that Sarah would have to accept that she was her one and only. They kissed each other when Sarah showed up. She demanded that Anna take her hands off her man. Anna told her that Tony was her man. Kayla and Steve showed up at the mansion. Sarah refused to go to the hospital. She ran out of the room. Kayla told Tony and Anna that they could get a court order to force Sarah to take the tests. She said they had to keep her safe. Anna couldn’t believe they wanted her to stay there. Kayla said they would know where she was. Sarah came back just as Steve and Kayla arrived. Sarah wanted to hire a lawyer so that Tony could get a divorce. Sarah planned on having Anna thrown out, but Tony stopped her. Chad went to see Ava in an interrogation room. He wanted to know why she kidnapped Abby and who helped her. She couldn’t answer those questions. Chad thought would she talk to the police. He said someone was going to pay for kidnapping his wife. He said she should at least give up the partner. Chad arrived at the Horton house. Jack called Xander. He told him that Sarah was on the island with Abby. He explained that the woman he saw with Rex was Kristen. He said she was wearing a Sarah mask. Xander was surprised by the news. Jack told him that Abby confirned what happened. Xander wanted to know where to find Sarah. He ran out the door before Jack could finsh telling him everything.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 3, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Ava went to see Gwen. She told her that Abby was going to be home soon and saw her wearing the Sarah mask. Gwen thought Kristen would take care of everything. Ava said she didn’t have any loyalty to them. They talked about their situation. Gwen told her that Xander proposed to her. Ava was happy for her, but she realized she only had revenge to keep her warm at night. She congratulated her and left. Jennifer walked in the Horton house and screamed for Jack. He calmed her down by telling her that Chad and Tony found Abby. They talked about the rescue when Anna showed up. She was worried about Tony, Chad and Abby. They told her that Tony and Chad found Abby. They told her which island they went to and she wasn’t happy about it. Anna said she and Tony spent time there when they got away from his ex-lover Renee. Jack mentioned he should tell Gwen about Abby being rescued. Anna found out that Gwen was engaged. Anna wanted to know what man would propose to her. Xander arrived and said he proposed to her. Anna wasn’t happy about that news. Xander defended Gwen to her. She warned him to be careful with her. Later, Xander went to the Salem Inn to tell Gwen that Abby was found. He said she was coming home. Gwen had to force a smile.

Chad and Tony were confused by Sarah’s behavior. She called Tony her true love. He pushed her away and told her that he was a happily married man. Chad was surprised when Sarah said she never got over Tony. Tony realized why she was talking like that. Abby confirmed that Sarah thought she was Renee. Sarah was irritated that Tony didn’t believe her so she offered to talk to him when they got back to Salem. Chad and Tony gave each other looks before he left with Sarah.  Abby told Chad how Sarah thought she was Renee. He told her how he found her. Abby let him know that Ava was wearing the Sarah mask. She said she was the last face she remembered before getting knocked out. She wanted to find Steve and Kayla to see if they knew anything. Kristen told Steve and Kayla that she didn’t give them a sedative. She gave them something stronger. She advised them to enjoy their day together because it might be their last.  Kristen told Steve and Kayla that she didn’t give them a lethal drug. She gave them something to make them forget what happened on the island. She said it would give them amnesia. Steve rushed to her and got the upperhand. He tied her to a chair. She warned them to remember their relationship while they could before it fades from their memories. She said no one would remember what happened on the island. Steve and Kayla tried to stop everyone from eating the food. They saw that everyone had eaten most of their food. Chad said it was too late because they ate it. Everyone started talking at the same time. Sarah stopped everyone from talking. Sarah said that she switched out the liquid bottle she found in the kitchen. She said no one was drugged. Chad told Abby they would make Ava pay for what she did. Sarah told Tony they were getting him a divorce from Anna. Steve and Kayla realized that Kristen slipped out of the storage room.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Tripp walked in the pub and saw Roman. He wanted to know how the proposal went. He said it was a disaster because he found out that Allie slept with Chanel. He questioned if Allie was into men the way she said. He believed that Allie loved him. Roman wondered if there was way that he could get over what she did.  Kate saw Allie crying and wanted to know what happened. She told her that Johnny told Tripp that she slept with Chanel. She told Kate that she hated him for what he did to her and Chanel. She felt bad that Tripp found out because she loved him. Kate advised her not to give up and to go to the pub with her. Roman wanted to know if there was a way that he could forgive Allie. Tripp noticed that Kate and Allie arrived at the pub. Tripp got up to leave, but Kate wanted him to stay. She told him that Allie was miserable over what happened. She wanted to know if he could forgive Allie. Allie pulled Tripp aside to talk to him. She hated herself for what she did to him. She felt like she wasn’t good enough for him and proved that she wasn’t. She said she would never stop hating herself for what she did. She said she would never stop loving him. He said he would never know if he’s who she wants or who she’s with when they aren’t together. He said he couldn’t live like that. He walked out of the pub. Kate and Roman tried to console her, but she ran out of the pub.

Chad was afraid Ned gave him and Tony the wrong information. Tony assured him that their visit with Ned paid off and they would find Allie. Chad didn’t know anything about the island. Tony knew about it because he spent time with Renee on the island. He told Chad about their sister and what she did to Anna once they found out they weren’t blood related. He said his life is less complicated now that she’s dead. Allie pounded on a locked door until Sarah walked in the room. Abby was happy to see her, but Sarah didn’t know her. She told Abby that her name was Renee. Abby took the diary and told her that wasn’t her story. Sarah was only concerned with how she was married to a DiMera. She said they were practically sisters. Abby told her that she’s a Horton. Sarah didn’t want to hear it. Kristen brought food and champagne to Steve and Kayla. She wished him a Happy Valentine’s Day. She recalled them holding flare guns when Sarah hit Steve from behind. Kayla ran to his side so Kristen pulled her gun out. She made them go in a storage room. They wanted to see Abby. She wanted them to eat the food she brought them. They agreed to eat. Tony and Chad arrived at the mansion. They decided to split up to search different rooms. Chad went to Sarah’s room and found Abby. She ran into his arms. Sarah introduced herself to Chad. He wanted to know what was going on. Tony walked in the room and Sarah was happy to see him. She couldn’t believe he found her. Steve and Kayla decided to enjoy the food Kristen gave them. They wanted to celebrate their anniversary and trust that she didn’t poison their food. Kristen came back in the room and told them that she lied and did poison their food.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Paulina went to TR’s room to give him back the flowers he gave her. She dropped them at his feet. They went back and forth with each other. He let her know that he was staying in Salem for the movie and to get to know Lani. She didn’t approve of him seeing Lani. He said if Lani could forgive her betrayal, she could forgive him. She said her deceit and his abuse were two different things. TR talked about his wrongdoings. He told her that he went to prison for using a client’s money to buy drugs. He said it was the best thing that happened to him was hitting rock bottom. TR told Paulina that he rebuilt his life, but he couldn’t enjoy it because he felt guilty. He said he could finally make things right. Paulina said flowers wouldn’t fix anything. She thought about giving Lani flowers after what she did. She said she was a hypocrite but forgiveness had to be earned. He was willing to put in the time because he never got over her. He didn’t think he ever would. He wanted to make it up to her and make things right with Lani. He asked her to think about it. She left his room, but she thought about what he said.

Johnny told Tripp that Allie slept with Chanel. Tripp told him that he was lying. Johnny told him that he heard them talking about it at the town square. Tripp wanted to talk to Allie alone. Chanel and Johnny left them alone. Tripp wanted Allie to be honest with him. Allie started crying while admitting to being with Chanel. She told him how it happened and admitted that it was a mistake. She said she loved him. She said she wanted him. She wanted to marry him. Tripp thought she had to be kidding. He had no intention of marring her. She begged him not to leave. He told her there was no way he was marrying her. He told her they were done and he wanted the ring back. She gave him back the ring and started crying. He walked away from her.  Chanel yelled at Johnny for what he did to Allie. He said he knew what it was like to be married to the wrong person. She was upset and told him that she would take him to the cleaners. He made inappropriate comments to her so she left. Johnny went back to the DiMera mansion. He gloated over the pain he caused Allie and Chanel. Johnny screamed out. He refused to let the devil hurt the people he loved. The devil grabbed a letter opener and threatened to kill his cousins if he didn’t stop fighting him. Johnny didn’t want him to do that so he gave in to him.

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Days Transcript Thursday, March 3, 2022

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Jennifer: Jack. Jack! Jack.

Jack: Jennifer. Jennifer.

Jennifer: Oh, there you are. Okay, “the spectator” just published the article about abigail’s disappearance.

Jack: Jennifer.

Jennifer: They have it online; I have a hard copy.

Jack: Jennifer!

Jennifer: What?

Jack: I have news.

Jennifer: What?

Jack: I heard from chad. He and tony know where abigail is.

Jennifer: What? Jack, where is she? Where is she? Are they gonna bring her home? What’s happening?

Jack: Yes, yes.

Jennifer: Okay.

Jack: If everything’s going right…

Jennifer: Yeah.

Jack: And well, chad should be rescuing her as we speak.

Jennifer: Oh, jack. Oh, gosh.

Sarah: Tony! Oh, my darling. Oh, I can’t believe you’re here.

Anna: It’s valentine’s day, and I’m all alone. I can’t reach my husband. I have no idea where he is or if he’s okay.

[Sighs] So now, I have to stress eat. Hey, who ate all the chocolate-covered cherries? Oh, tony, when are you coming home?

Tony: I’m sorry. Did you just call me your love?

Sarah: Well, of course, that’s what you are. That’s what you’ll always be.

[Giggles]

Chad: What the–

Abigail: I can explain, I think.

Kayla: That’s not funny, kristen.

Kristen: Who’s laughing?

Kayla: Telling us that you drugged the food that we just ate is just– is that your–is that your idea of a sick joke? Because it isn’t, and obviously, obviously, you didn’t do it.

Steve: What would be the point; you’re already holding us captive.

Kayla: Yeah, you wouldn’t need to sedate us.

Kristen: If you think I gave you a sedative, oh, you’re wrong. See, I gave you something a little bit stronger.

Steve: How strong?

Kristen: Oh, strong enough to permanently solve my problem that you two have been causing me. I do hope you enjoyed your anniversary. It may be your last.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Steve: We knew you were dangerous, but murder?

Kristen: Come on, chill out. No one’s gonna die.

Kayla: But you said–

Kristen: Oh, that I drugged you? Yeah, um, yes I did, but not with poison.

Steve: With what then?

Kristen: Oh, with this nifty little concoction that will make you forgot this whole ordeal. See, I can’t keep the two of you here on this island forever, nor would I want to. Frankly, you’re such lousy company. And lucky for you, I’m not interested in killing you. So, it would really suck if you remembered this little vacay and could testify against me.

Steve: What the hell are you talking about?

Kristen: Sorry, kids. But I’m afraid the island chicken comes with a side of amnesia.

[Screams]

Tony: My dear, what has come over you?

Sarah: Well, I know that I should wait until we’re alone to show my affection, but I just can’T.

Tony: No, no, no, no. That’s enough. You got to stop kissing me.

Sarah: Why?

Tony: Why? Because I’m a happily married man.

[Phone trilling]

Anna: Pick up. Pick up.

[Voicemail beeps] Straight to voicemail. The heck with this. I’m going to go get some answers.

Xander: Whenever we’re alone like this, I just lose all track of time.

Gwen: Really? Well, I know exactly what time it is. It’s time to eat. I’m starving.

Xander: Oh, ditching me for room service. Well, that’s very rude. Come back to bed right now.

Gwen: I will. I just want a few nibbles. Xander.

Xander: I want a few nibbles as well.

Gwen: Here you go.

[Chuckles]

[Both moaning] Um, xander. Um, there’s something I’d– I’d like to talk to you about. I just want to be serious for a minute.

Xander: Of course.

Gwen: Yeah.

Xander: What’s on your mind?

Gwen: Um… our wedding.

Xander: My favorite subject.

Gwen: Yes, well we do have a few details to sort out, don’t we?

Xander: Like what?

Gwen: Like when and where.

Xander: What about st. Luke’s?

Gwen: Right, yeah, the two town pariahs in front of god and everybody. Cue the lightning bolts.

Xander: We’re not so bad. My cousin, ciara, married a serial killer in that church.

Gwen: That sounds lovely. No, I was actually thinking that we could choose somewhere that’s a bit more personal to us.

Xander: Oh, like the– the horton family home?

Gwen: Do you want julie’s pacemaker to stop?

Xander: Good point. Well, let’s just table the venue for now. We’ll discuss the wedding party. I’m gonna ask jack to be my best man. Maybe jennifer would stand up for you?

Gwen: Come on, she thinks I killed her mother.

Xander: Not anymore. She knows that was an accident.

Gwen: Yes, still, it’s in poor taste.

Xander: Wait, I’ve got it, the perfect maid of honor.

Gwen: Who?

Xander: Ava vitali.

Gwen: Why would you suggest that I ask ava vitali to stand up for me at our wedding?

Xander: Well, why not? You–you said you two got close after her son died.

Gwen: No, I said that I offered my condolences because I knew charlie in passing.

Xander: Hm. I got the impression that you two formed a deeper connection, both having lost a child.

Gwen: My god, xander, I mean I just said a few kind words to the woman. You’re making it sound like we’re bosom buddies or something.

Xander: No need to get upset. It was just an idea.

Gwen: [Sighs] Sorry. Sorry. I will find someone. It just–it won’t be ava or jennifer.

Xander: Did you read her article about abigail?

Gwen: Yes, it was heart-wrenching.

Xander: A mother reporting on her daughter’s disappearance. I can’t imagine how difficult that must be, for jack as well. Hey, maybe we should swing by there, you know, express our support. Then I can ask jack if he’ll stand up for me while we’re there.

Gwen: Um, I think you should probably do that on your own because some things are sort of tense between abigail and I. I’m sure I’m the last person that they want to see.

Xander: Gwen, darling, if you’re still upset that your dad suspected that you had something to do with her disappearance, it’s like you said. That was just the worry talking. Jack knows you have no idea where your sister is. And when you told him that he could lean on you, it was clear how much that meant.

Gwen: He can lean on me. But you–you are asking him to be your best man. And, well, I think that that’s a moment that should be shared between just the two of you.

Xander: All right. Well, I’ll give him your love.

Gwen: Please do. Cheeky.

[Soft dramatic music]

Jennifer: But why would kristen go after abigail unless she was involved in sarah’s disappearance, jack?

Jack: Who knows what kristen’s thinking, why she does what she does? But at least when chad gets home with abigail, he will have some answers.

Jennifer: Oh, I hope he does.

Anna: Oh. Thank god you’re here.

Both: Anna.

Anna: I’m sorry. I’m sorry to just barge in like this, but the door was open and I’m going out of my mind with worry…

Jennifer: No, anna–

Anna: About tony, about abigail, about chad. No one will return my calls or my texts.

Jennifer: No, anna, we have really good news.

Anna: You do?

Both: Yes.

Jack: We know where abigail is, thanks to tony and chad. They’re on the way to her right now.

Anna: Oh, my gosh. That’s really great news. Oh, how wonderful. You must be so relieved.

Both: Yes.

Anna: Where is she?

Jack: Well, kristen has been holding her hostage on this abandoned dimera island. The one, you know, that’s off the coast of cartagena.

Anna: Oh, that island? Oh, wow. Well, I’m very happy for you, for all of us.

Jack: Well, you don’t look very happy. What is it, anna?

Anna: Well, it’s just that I know that island in question. I mean, I guess we’ve all heard of it, right? But for me, personally– never mind, I’m not going to rain on your parade with my selfish reaction.

Jennifer: Could you just tell us what you’re thinking, anna?

Anna: Well, I happen to know that my tony spent an extended holiday on that island with his very unstable– maybe I should say bonkers ex-lover, renée dumonde.

Sarah: I should have known that she was the reason you were being so cold to me.

Tony: Who is she?

Sarah: Your so-called wife. She’s been a thorn in my side since you two started dating, which you only did to get over me because we thought we were siblings.

Chad: I’m sorry, what?

Sarah: Don’t you see, tony? It didn’t work then and it won’t work now. You’ll never get over me.

Tony: Oh, dear god. Please help me.

Abigail: That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you. Sarah thinks that she’s renée dumonde.

Steve: Not so tough now, are you?

Kristen: Oh, enjoy your victory while you still remember it, ’cause you won’t once the drugs kick in.

Steve: Just how much of that crap did you put in our food anyway?

Kristen: Oh, enough to obliterate the memories of a herd of elephants.

Steve: I still think she’s bluffing.

Kristen: I assure you, I’m not. So if I were you, I would take this time that you have left to reminisce. You know, to reflect on all those warm and fuzzy moments you had with your children, with each other. Because soon, your epic love affair with the ole patch here, it will permanently fade to black.

Is now a good time

for a flare-up?

Tony: How is this possible? How can sarah horton think she’s renée dumonde?

Sarah: Ugh, god, not you too. I can understand this sarah nonsense from these two. But you? The only man I’ve ever truly loved? We can talk about it on the way to salem. All right, I’ve been stuck on this island for long enough. Let’s go.

Chad: We’ll be right down.

Sarah: Wonderful. That gives tony and i a moment to be alone.

Anna: Thank you. So my tony got that shady dimera pilot to come clean, huh?

Jennifer: Yes, and we are so grateful, anna.

Jack: Beyond grateful. I mean, without tony, I don’t think we’d– we wouldn’t have found her.

Anna: Well, as I’m sure you know, tony is devoted to all his brothers, but especially chad. And he would do anything for him.

Jennifer: Well, he really has gone above and beyond for what he’s done for chad this time. And for us too.

Jack: Yes. I mean I–hey, I need to let gwen know abigail’s coming home. Gwen has been so worried.

Anna: Well, how is your other daughter, jack?

Jack: Oh, doing very well, thank you–getting married, in fact.

Anna: [Laughs] Married? Really? Oh. Well, I’m so–that just surprises me, frankly.

Jack: Surprised, why?

Anna: Well–uh, never mind.

Jack: Tell us, anna.

Anna: Well, I don’t want to be insensitive, but– I mean, I know she is your daughter, but she has created a world of problems since she came to salem. I’m just wondering who– who would have the tolerance to put up with her tendency to lie, to be vindictive? I mean, what man would have the patience and fortitude to share his life with a woman like gwen?

Xander: That man would be me.

[Knocking on door]

Gwen: Bloody hell.

[Sighs]

Ava: Hey.

Gwen: What are you doing here?

Ava: We got a problem.

Chad: So kristen injected sarah with the same drug gwen used in your champagne?

Abigail: Yes. And I feel awful because I know firsthand the damage that that drug can do. You’re confused, and you have hallucinations. You feel terrified. And now sarah thinks she’s an entirely different person.

Chad: Right. There’s one thing I don’t get, is how did the drug give her my dead sister’s memories?

Abigail: Renée’s memories didn’t come from the drug. They came from her diary.

Sarah: But tony, we can’t leave. We have to eat first.

Tony: Oh, we can eat on the plane.

Sarah: But my sister went to the trouble of cooking up a feast for tonight. She made my famous island chicken. It would be an insult not to stay and enjoy it.

Tony: Oh, I’m sure she’ll understand.

Sarah: You listen to me! No one is going anywhere until we all sit down together and have a meal. I won’t take no for an answer.

[Laughs]

Kayla: We need to find the others before our memories fade. If we tell sarah and abigail what kristen’s done, then they can alert the hospital, and the staff can help us out as soon as we get home.

Kristen: Good luck with that, considering I drugged sarah and abigail too.

Steve: You did what?

Kristen: Oh, yeah, that’s right. All of my guests are having my very special island chicken tonight. By morning, none of you will remember how to tie your own shoes.

[Laughs]

Only daisy cottage cheese will do

Abigail: When sarah first got here, she was just like I was after gwen had drugged me. So to keep her calm and occupied, kristen gave her a bunch of books to read.

Chad: And renée’s diary was one of them?

Abigail: Yeah. Yeah, and she became so obsessed with the story, she started to think the entries were hers. And then she had a year to sink deeper and deeper into that delusion.

Chad: Poor sarah. Well, the good news is is we found you so we can head back to salem, and we can get her the help she needs.

Abigail: If I may ask, how did you find me? Not that i didn’t think you would.

Chad: Yeah. Um, ned grainger actually told us where you were.

Abigail: The pilot.

Chad: Mm-hmm. An eyewitness confirmed that he flew out of the airfield the same night you disappeared. I didn’t think that was a coincidence. But there was no flight plan. There was no security cam footage, and I didn’t know what to do. Luckily–luckily tony knew this ned guy a little bit.

Abigail: So you were able to just track him down?

Chad: Yeah, in florida. Tony convinced him to tell us where you were. And now we know kristen put him up to kidnapping you and flying you out here.

Abigail: Actually, it wasn’t kristen. It was ava.

Gwen: Are you mad? Xander could have seen you.

Ava: Relax. I watched him leave, I waited a bit, and then I came up.

Gwen: Why are you here?

Ava: I told you. We got a problem. I saw your step-monster’s article.

Gwen: Oh, that.

Ava: Uh, yeah, that. The deverauxs are back, and they’re using their newspaper to make a big stink about their missing daughter. It’s bad, gwen. It’s very, very bad.

Gwen: Okay, just calm down.

Ava: Well, that’s easy for you to say because abigail didn’t see you wearing the sarah mask.

Gwen: Which is not necessarily a problem.

Ava: I’m sorry, are you joking? What do you think is gonna happen if chad and tony bring dr. Horton and her chatterbox of a cousin back alive and well?

Jack: So xander, I’m sure anna didn’t mean to–

Anna: No, no, no. Jack, don’t apologize for me, ’cause I actually meant to say exactly what I said. And I’m sorry. I wish I didn’t feel the way I do because I care about you. And I realize, jack, that because she is your daughter, that you have tender feelings for her, but I don’T.

Xander: Really? I never would have known.

Jennifer: You know what? I just think we should stay off the subject of gwen right now, right?

Xander: No, no, no. No, let’s stay on the subject. I’d love to. And what I’d like to say is that gwen was deeply unhappy and very angry when she came to salem. That led to her consequently behaving rather badly.

Anna: [Laughs] Rather badly?

Xander: But she’s changed. She’s a wonderful, big-hearted person who feels deep regret for the hurt she caused the people that she now considers to be her family. Never mind “considers,” they are her family, and she’s terribly sorry for the way she behaved towards them.

Anna: Hm. You sure about that?

Jennifer: Anna, please.

Anna: All right, all right. Okay. I’ll shut up now. But I’m sorry– well, I’m not sorry about what I said about gwen. But I am sorry for all of you people in this room who now trust that woman. I mean, she was hired as a nanny to abigail and chad’s kids. And then she sleeps with chad just to ruin abigail’s life? And look what she tried to do to your marriage, you two. Letting you know that he had an affair while you were in a coma? And to what purpose? Spite or whatever?

Jennifer: I’ve gotten past that, anna.

Anna: Well, you are a more forgiving person than I am, because I could never get past the fact that someone took a wrecking ball to my life the way she did to yours and jack’s and to chad and abigail’S.

Xander: Look, can I please just get a word in here?

Anna: No. No. Because I know you’re just gonna go on some more about the big change in her. And yes, people can change. But in the case of gwen rizczech or riz–whatever, however you pronounce her name, I suggest you be careful, xander, because you never know what a woman like that could still be hiding.

Tony: Well, shall we get on with this?

[Both chuckle] Oh, everything looks delicious. Oh. Ow!

Sarah: Daphne dimera raised you better than that. It’s polite to wait until everyone is seated. Really, you were so concerned with decorum earlier. It’s obvious that anna’s lack of breeding has rubbed off on you. But don’t worry, I’ll fix it. I wonder what’s keeping abigail and my long-lost little brother.

Chad: Ava vitali was the one in the sarah mask?

Abigail: I know, it makes no sense. Why would ava want to hurt sarah?

Chad: I don’t know, maybe she was doing it to help a friend.

Abigail: You mean kristen?

Chad: Yeah, they were close at one point.

Abigail: But close enough to want to commit multiple felonies for her?

Chad: She’s in the mob. It’s kind of right up her alley.

Abigail: True.

Chad: Wait, so you– so you ripped off the mask, and then somebody just hit you from behind? Were you able to see whoever it was before you lost consciousness?

Abigail: No, no. The only person I know for sure was there is ava. Of course, maybe we could ask aunt kayla and uncle steve if they have any other insights. We should probably go find them.

Chad: Steve and kayla?

Abigail: Yeah. Kristen kidnapped them in italy and brought them here.

Chad: Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go.

Trelegy for copd.

Jennifer: Look, uh, what if we try a more neutral subject to talk about?

Anna: That’s fine. I’ve had my say about gwen. Not another word.

Jack: Very good, very good. So xander, we just wanted to tell you– ’cause anna’s already heard the news, that abigail is coming home.

Xander: What?

Jennifer: Yes.

Xander: Oh, you waited this long to tell me?

Jack: Well, I couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

Xander: That is tremendous, tremendous news. That’s why I came over. Gwen and I read jennifer’s article in “the spectator,” and we wanted to express our support.

Anna: Oh, really? And, uh, where is gwen and all her support?

Xander: Well, if you must know, anna, as concerned as gwen was about her sister, she encouraged me to come here without her, given the still strained relationship between her and abigail.

Anna: How sensitive of her.

Jack: Anna, please.

Anna: Okay, all right. All right. On a happier note, it’ll be so wonderful and such a relief when abigail and chad and tony all come back safely to salem.

Jennifer: Yes.

Xander: On that, we can all agree. I know gwen feels the same.

Gwen: You need to stop, okay? Because your speculation, your doomsaying, is not helpful.

Ava: Oh, I’m sorry, gwen. Am I making you nervous?

Gwen: Yes.

Ava: Good. You should be. You should be freaking out, because if sarah and abigail get back here and they start squawking, it’s not just my life that’s gonna go up in smoke. It’s yours too.

Gwen: Kristen’s not gonna let that happen because she promised.

Ava: You think she’s gonna keep her promise?

Gwen: Well, she’s your friend, isn’t she?

Ava: A friend who blackmailed us into helping her escape. Trust me. If kristen’s back is up against the wall, she’s not gonna think twice about selling us out. And if she starts singing, then it is bye-bye, boyfriend. Bye-bye, daddy. Hello, statesville.

Kristen: Ah!

Steve: This should hold her for a while.

Kayla: Come on. Let’s go find abigail and sarah.

Kristen: Well, you better hope that they still remember you. I guess this is goodbye.

Kayla: Oh, no. No, no, no. You are going back to salem, where you’re gonna pay for everything you’ve done. Make no mistake, you’ll see us again.

Kristen: Oh, but by then, you won’t have a clue who I am or why I’m about to kill you.

[Laughing]

[Suspenseful music]

Chad: We need to find steve and kayla.

Tony: They’re here?

Chad: Apparently.

Abigail: Do you know where they are?

Sarah: I might have an idea or two.

Abigail: Could you take us to them, please?

Sarah: No can do, sis. I don’t trust that steve. He threatened kristen. I think he might be that serial killer that she warned me about.

Abigail: Um, okay, steve is my uncle. He’s a wonderful man. Can you please just take us to him and kayla?

Sarah: Okay, I will, right after we eat.

Abigail: We need to go now.

Sarah: Let me make myself clear. If you want to see your aunt and uncle, you will pull up a chair and join us.

Abigail: Fine.

[Tense music]

Chad: So, have you had any problems with the food on the island?

Abigail: Of course I was worried that I was gonna be poisoned, but it’s either eat or starve, so. Food’s been fine so far. This should be fine too.

Sarah: It is better than fine. It is the best chicken you will have in your life, so eat. And then I will take you o steve and kayla, I promise. Come on. What could be the harm in all of us having a nice family dinner together?

[Laughs] Rob did his best to manage his constipation

Gwen: By the way, xander’s not my boyfriend. He’s my fiancé.

Ava: Congratulations. Hm. Anyway, sorry I got a little worked up before.

Gwen: A little?

Ava: All right, the article threw me a little bit. But I’m happy for you, gwen, I really am. Guess what. My son is proposing to his girlfriend tonight.

Gwen: Wow.

Ava: Mm-hmm.

Gwen: Must be something in the water.

Ava: Don’t think so, because I’m drinking it, and nobody’s asking for my hand. Looks like everyone’s getting their happily ever after but me.

Gwen: Ava.

Ava: No, no, it’s all good. I mean, who needs love when you’ve got revenge to keep you warm?

Gwen: I will tell you that revenge does not solve anything. No, it doesn’t– does not make you feel better. It just makes you feel worse. You have to find another way.

Ava: Well, I tried, gwen. I went legit. I decided to stop being so possessive and paranoid. And what’d that get me? A boyfriend who cheated on me with my best friend.

Gwen: Which is awful.

Ava: Yeah. It’s not your problem, it’s mine. But seriously, congratulations. I’m sure that you and xander are going to have a long and happy life together. See ya.

Anna: So on that happy note where we’re all relieved– no, thrilled that your daughter and her husband and my husband will soon be home in salem safe and sound, I guess I better go.

Jack: Of course.

Jennifer: Yes, so good to see you, anna.

Anna: You too as well, my dear. And xander, I strongly urge you to heed my warning about gwen.

Xander: And I urge you, anna, to keep an open mind about my fiancée, who actually speaks quite highly of you.

Anna: [Laughs] Really? Yeah, I bet she’s just wild about me.

Xander: Well, she believes people can change, so she’s confident that one day, you’ll change your mind about her, maybe even offer her your hand in friendship.

Anna: Oh, well, not very likely, but I suppose stranger things have happened. So I’ll see you all soon.

Jennifer: Yes, goodbye.

Jack: Yes. Thank you, yes.

Anna: Just once again, congratulations on the wonderful news.

Jennifer: Yes.

Jack: Thanks.

All: Goodbye.

Jack: Bye.

Anna: Bye.

Jennifer: Bye.

Jack: Goodbye.

Jennifer: Wow.

Xander: Well, that was delightful.

Jennifer: Whew.

Jack: Anna can be outspoken.

Xander: That’s one word for it. Hey, now that we have a moment, just us, and you’ve gotten that great news about abigail, I just wanted to ask you, jack, if you’d be my best mate when I marry your other daughter?

Jack: Well, I– I have to think about it. Okay, I’ve thought about it, and yes, I’d be glad and happy to be your best mate.

[All laughing]

Xander: Well, I’m glad and happy to be your mate and soon, your son-in-law.

Jack: And that will make me a lucky man indeed.

Abigail: Well, the sooner we finish, the sooner sarah will take us to find aunt kayla and uncle steve.

Chad: I got to admit, this island chicken is actually really good.

Sarah: [Chuckles]

Kayla: No!

Steve: Don’t eat that chicken!

Kayla: Don’t eat the chicken!

Abigail: Oh, steve!

Kayla: My god, it’s too late.

Chad: What do you mean it’s too late? My asthma felt anything but normal.

Kayla: How much did you eat?

Chad: I ate half a chicken!

Sarah: Would you all calm down, please? No one has been poisoned.

Kayla: That’s not true. Kristen told us that she drugged the food.

Sarah: And I’m telling you she didn’T. I switched it out.

Tony: Switched it out with what?

Sarah: I found this earlier in the kitchen when kristen was cooking. It was filled with this weird, cloudy liquid, and it had a feather next to it. And then I remembered kristen telling me that the serial killer that was after me used a raven’s feather as his calling card.

Kayla: Well, that’s probably just a chicken feather.

Sarah: Well, we can’t be too careful. So I poured out the liquid, and I–I cleaned it very well. And then I filled it up with milk.

Chad: Just regular milk?

Sarah: We have goats here.

Abigail: So we’re not in any danger?

Sarah: Well, not unless you’re lactose intolerant.

Jack: For you, my love.

Jennifer: [Gasps] Oh. What is this? Why are you giving me this rose?

Jack: I don’t know. Check your calendar.

Jennifer: [Gasps] Jack. It’s valentine’s day. Oh.

Jack: All day long.

Jennifer: I feel terrible. What–I– oh, with everything going on, how did you even find time to shop?

Jack: Well, as a matter of fact, I’ve got a little story, mrs. Deveraux. You see, a long time ago, this plucky, young intern–

Jennifer: Plucky, I like it.

Jack: Yeah. Her name was jennifer rose horton, or ms. Horton for short.

Jennifer: Mm-hmm.

Jack: She came storming into my office, my newsroom, and my life and turned everything upside down and taught me a thing or two about faith.

Jennifer: Is that right?

Jack: Oh, yes. And with that faith, I decided to distract my mind for half an hour from worrying about our daughter to make sure that her mother had a valentine’s day to remember.

Jennifer: Bless your sweet heart, jack.

Jack: And that faith assured me that abigail would be coming home, the same way that I will always come home to you, my ms. Horton, jennifer rose.

Jennifer: I love you forever, jack deveraux.

Jack: I love you.

Jennifer: Happy valentine’S.

Jack: Happy valentine’s day.

Chad: What are we doing up here? We have to get on the jet and go home.

Abigail: I just want to grab this. We might need it if we want to be able to speak to renéE. I just really want sarah to be okay.

Chad: When we get home, we’re gonna be able to get her the help that she needs, okay? And I got to say how impressed I am that you knew that that was not sarah back in salem. I mean, I still can’t believe that it was ava.

Abigail: Neither can I.

Chad: As soon as we get home, she’s going down, and so is her accomplice.

[Door unlocks]

Gwen: How did it go with jack and jennifer?

Xander: Interesting.

Gwen: Interesting? How so?

Xander: Anna dimera was there.

Gwen: Oh. Yeah. She’s my biggest fan.

Xander: Forget that old windbag, I have some good news.

Gwen: Do you? Tell me.

Xander: Yeah, well, for starters, your dad agreed to stand up for me.

Gwen: Xander, that is wonderful.

Xander: That’s not all. Looks like abigail will be back in time for our wedding.

Gwen: What?

Xander: They found abigail. She’s coming home.

Sarah: You have no idea how happy I am that we’re finally together.

Tony: I have some idea.

Sarah: I can’t wait to get back to salem. Our first stop is gonna be divorce court.

Tony: Who’s getting divorced?

Sarah: You are. You’re going to kick that hideous anna to the curb.

Tony: Huh?

Sarah: [Laughs]

Kayla: I can’t wait to see kristen’s face when she finds out their plane was ruined.

Steve: Yeah, by her precious renee and some goat’s milk.

Kayla: She’s gone.

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[Slow country music]

Roman: Hey, hey. How’d it go?

Tripp: How’d what go?

Roman: Don’t give me that. You proposed to allie, right?

Tripp: Yeah. Yeah, that was a disaster.

Allie: Oh, it’s you.

Kate: Sorry. Who were you expecting?

Allie: Nobody. I was hoping it was tripp.

Kate: Honey, you’ve been crying. What’s wrong?

Allie: Everything.

Kate: Oh, baby. Oh.

Allie: [Breathing heavily]

Tony: [Sighs] Seems like it’s taking forever.

Chad: I’m losing it. We got this information from abby’s kidnapper, who could’ve just sent us on a wild-goose chase.

Tony: Well, I have a decent relationship with ned. That’s why I was able to convince him that it was in his best interest to tell us the truth.

Chad: Well, I hope you convinced him.

Tony: I threatened him with anna’s wrath.

Chad: Okay, so then you brought out the heavy artillery. It’s just…it’s taking us so long to get there.

Tony: Chad, our time in key west paid off. We now know where abigail is.

Chad: With kristen. I just pray that abby’s safe and unharmed by the time we finally get there.

[Banging on door]

Abigail: Kristen! Kristen, let me out of here! Tell me I can come and go as i please and then you lock the damn door?

[Banging] Kristen!

[Sighs] I was out of my mind to believe her anyway.

[Keys jangling]

[Gasps] Oh, my god! It’s you!

Kristen: [Grunts] Well, happy valentine’s day, lovebirds.

[Tense music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Kristen: [Sighs] I am sorry about the gags. I just–my head was killing me. I couldn’t bear another lecture about how I turned the tables on you, hmm? You two have always been so pushy. And your niece, she takes after you as well.

Steve: Abigail? She’s here?

Kayla: What have you done with her?

Kristen: Well, at the moment, she’s curled up with a really good book.

Steve: Tell us where abigail is right now, or I’m gonna–

Kristen: Oh, you’ll what? You’ll what? You’re gonna shoot me with a flare gun? I mean, you know what? I’ve already tried to shoot the lights off my christmas tree. And guess what. Didn’t work.

Steve: You can do some real damage with these things if you know what you’re doing.

Kristen: Oh. And do you know what you’re doing, steve?

Steve: You bet I do.

[Body thuds, flare gun clatters]

Kristen: You see, I’m not the one who clobbered you. It was sarah. Oh, I’m sorry, renee dumonde.

[Dramatic music]

Abigail: Sarah! Oh, my god! I am so glad to see you. You’re the reason that I’m here. I came looking for you.

Sarah: What are you doing in my room? I had to sleep somewhere else last night.

Abigail: I’m so s–

Sarah: I don’t even know who you are.

Abigail: Sarah, I–

Sarah: Why does everyone keep calling me that? My name is renee. Renee dumonde.

Abigail: I’m sorry if i upset you. I know everything that’s happened to you. Kristen told me all about it.

Sarah: What’s happened to me? It’s not me; it’s you and everyone else. I know who I am. What, are you all crazy or something? I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Kate: So you cheated on tripp. Do you mind me asking who with?

Allie: Chanel.

Kate: Okay.

Allie: She’s, like, my best friend I ever had. When she moved here, I couldn’t believe how happy I was to see her again.

Kate: Did… I mean, did chanel come on to you or…

Allie: No, no. Definitely not. It was–it was just a couple of kisses, that’s all.

Kate: Do you consider that cheating?

Allie: No. And I told tripp about that, and he was cool. I mean, he didn’t judge me at all or anything. And then chanel and johnny got married and we put it all behind us.

Kate: Okay. Well, honey, I don’t understand the problem.

Allie: Well, at chanel’s wedding party, when johnny broke up with her in front of everyone, she was a wreck. I’d never seen her like that. She’s usually kicking ass. Anyway, she asked me to stay over, and we were laying in bed and it just kinda happened. It was just one time.

Kate: And you told tripp after he asked you to marry him.

Allie: No. No, it wasn’t me who told tripp. It was my brother.

Kate: Johnny?

Allie: Mm-hmm. He showed up right after I said yes, and we told him we were engaged, and he just blurted it out.

Kate: What? Why would he do something so cruel?

Allie: I don’t know. He’s not the same anymore, grandma.

[Sighs] Chanel told tripp he was lying.

Kate: But tripp didn’t buy it.

Allie: After johnny left, he asked me if it was true. I took one look at his face and I knew I had to be honest.

Kate: So look, honey. If you are feeling confused about your sexuality, perhaps it isn’t the best time to commit to–

Allie: No, no. I’m not confused. I love tripp.

Kate: [Sighs] God, I would just love to tear johnny from limb to limb.

Allie: Thinking about what he did to chanel and now what he’s done to me… I hate him, grandma. I told him he’s not my brother anymore.

Kate: Well, good for you.

Allie: Doesn’t matter anyway, though. I mean, I’m the one who screwed everything up. I kept something huge from tripp for weeks, and he found out anyway.

Kate: In the worst possible way, the worst possible time.

[Sighs] Honey, is there any hope?

Allie: I don’t think so. I mean, I wouldn’t blame tripp if he never wanted to see me again.

Roman: Okay, well… I did hear that something happened between allie and chanel, but I thought it was minor and over with.

Tripp: Them kissing?

Roman: Yeah.

Tripp: Yeah. Yeah, allie told me about that. And I was pretty surprised, but she said it had nothing to do with us and that it was over. So I…made myself get past that, and… after that, things were really good between us. I mean, great even. And she knew that, and– and she went and slept with chanel.

Roman: How long ago?

Tripp: The night of the party. Wedding party where johnny told everybody that the marriage was over.

Roman: Okay, well, that was, like, a month ago.

Tripp: I shouldn’t be telling you this stuff. I mean, she’s your granddaughter.

Roman: Yeah. Yeah. And I love her. But she’s been through hell and you’re, like– well, hell, you’re the best thing that’s happened to her in a long time, so that’s why I gave you my blessing.

Tripp: And you also told me not to rush into marriage unless I was sure that’s what she wanted, and… man, were you right.

Kristen: Mm. When sarah clocked you, you went down for the count, and it was glorious. Oh, and you, you tough little doctor/barmaid. You looked like a scared baby lamb.

Kayla: Steve. Steve, are you all right? Why would you do that? You stood up at our wedding. What is wrong with you?

Sarah: What’s wrong with you? Why were you threatening my sister?

Kristen: Oh, thank you, renee. Your loyalty has always been so touching. But you know what? I can take it from here.

[Tense music]

And since you were down for the count, it was relatively easy to get you and your beloved down here. Hmm?

Steve: [Muffled speech]

Kristen: [Growls mockingly]

[Laughs] For crying out loud, use your words, huh? And mind your manners if you know what’s good for you.

Steve: What have you done with abigail?

Kayla: Where is she?

Kristen: Oh, my god. I mean, I make you guys this wonderful meal and all you can do is harp on about abigail? I’m telling you, she’s doing just fine. I mean, except for her guilty conscience.

Abigail: I came here hoping to find you, and you’re the one who found me. But, um… if you’ll give me a chance, I’ll try to explain everything. Do you recognize this?

Sarah: Of course. It’s my diary.

Abigail: Well, I hope you don’t mind, but I read it.

Sarah: [Laughs] I should be upset, but I guess it’s an open book.

Abigail: It’s an unbelievable story, though. I know it’s true, but the thing is, it’s not your story. It’s renee’S.

Sarah: You say you wanna explain things, but you don’t understand anything.

Abigail: Okay, you trust kristen, right?

Sarah: She’s my little sister.

Abigail: Okay, well, she told me that she gave this to you after she brought you here.

Sarah: She gave me a lot of books.

Abigail: But you had been drugged and you were kidnapped, so you were vulnerable and you were really, really confused. So you read this and you became convinced that this was the story of your life. But it’s not your story, because you are not renee.

Sarah: How could reading a diary make me think that I am someone that I’m not?

Abigail: Because of me.

Tony: I understand your feelings about kristen.

Chad: She wasn’t always this bad. When I came into the family, she treated me like an annoying kid brother, but she seemed to like me.

Tony: Well, it all seemed to have gotten worse for her when her relationship with brady fell apart and she lost contact with her daughter.

Chad: If you say so.

Tony: I think there is a part of her that still thinks of you as being her brother and remembers jennifer as a friend. But I’m in agreement. I don’t think she’d bring any harm to your wife and jennifer’s child.

Chad: Well, even if that’s true–god willing, it is– we have no idea what to expect when we land on that island. If we ever do. I mean, I didn’t even know this place existed. I don’t know anything about this place.

Tony: I do. I’ve spent some time there.

Chad: On family business or…

Tony: Actually, it was a romantic getaway.

Chad: Why didn’t you tell me you and anna had been there?

Tony: No, no, it was before anna, before you were born. There was a woman I was very much in love with by the name of renee dumonde.

Sarah: How can it be your fault that anything happened to me if I don’t even know you?

Abigail: It’s my fault that you got the drug that kristen gave you.

Sarah: What drug?

Abigail: You found a syringe loaded with a mind-altering drug.

Sarah: You’re making this up.

Abigail: No, no, I’m not. No, I know because I tried to give it to my sister. I mean, she’d done terrible things to me, which is no excuse. But I locked her in the room that you were in.

Sarah: [Laughs] And you’re supposed to be my savior?

Abigail: Look, I didn’t give it to her, okay, because somebody stopped me. But…I left it behind. And then you found it and you tried to use it to defend yourself against kristen.

Sarah: Why would I defend myself against kristen? She’s always been good to me.

Abigail: She may have told you that, but it was a lie. Okay, kristen is the one who locked you in that room. Then she injected you with the drug, and then she brought you here, okay? Now… if you would let me tell you the whole story, I believe that I can help you understand how this all really happened… and who you really are.

Kristen: It’s true. Little abigail was planning on shooting her big sister full of happy juice and sweat a confession out of her.

Steve: But abigail didn’t go through with her plan. She came to her senses.

Kayla: It was you. You’re the one that shot sarah with that happy juice and put renee’s diary in her hand at just the right moment.

Kristen: Okay, it was sarah who was waving that syringe in my face. I was forced to use it on her. But it was abigail who left the syringe where sarah could find it, so you know what? This is all on abigail.

Steve: Oh, man. That’s stretching it.

Kayla: You know, I’m not gonna believe a word you say until I see abigail for myself and see that she is all right.

Steve: Take us to her. Now.

Kristen: Aren’t you guys hungry? Don’t you want this lovely meal I made? Come on, you kids. You have so much to celebrate, huh?

[Sighs] See, it’s not just valentine’s day. It’s your anniversary.

[Tense music]

Kate: As someone who has had a certain number of relationships turn bad, I don’t think you should ever give up hope.

Allie: You weren’t there.

Kate: I know. I know. But I’m thinking perhaps tripp reacted the way he did because he felt blindsided. And once he calms down, he’s going to realize how much he’s thrown away. Have you tried to talk to him yet?

Allie: No. He was so mad, hurt. I don’t even think he could stand to look at me.

Kate: Okay, well, look. I am not going to leave you here by yourself, okay? Why don’t you come to the pub with me? I’m going to have dinner with roman.

Allie: No, no. Okay? It’s valentine’s day and I’m a mess. You guys should be alone.

Kate: Okay, but you shouldn’t be alone. And after what’s happened to you, do you think we’re gonna have a good time? Because we’re not. Honey, you are the child of my child, and I love you more than I can even say. All right? Please, will you come with me?

Tripp: I just– I just don’t get it, you know? I– it’s not that she cheated on me– or it’s not just that she cheated on me. It was with chanel. So it just makes me think maybe… maybe she’s not as into men as she wants to be.

Roman: Look… I can’t answer that, but I can tell you that I do know what it feels like… to be cheated on by a woman you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with.

Tripp: Dad and kayla told me about you and marlena.

Roman: Yeah. Marlena, she told me that she loved me. She swore that she loved me, and I believed her. But turns out that she loved john in a different way, and because of that, our marriage ended.

Tripp: I think allie loves me; that’s the hard part. She’s a good person. She wouldn’t just go behind my back for someone who meant nothing to her. So maybe… maybe she just loves chanel in a different way. Like marlena and john.

Roman: Well, you know, we’d been married a long time when we split up. We had kids. You’re not there yet. Maybe this thing with chanel is a phase, you know? But look, what do I know? You tell me, though, that… you believe that allie still loves you. And you know you love her. So isn’t there possibly some way that you two could get past this? Are you one of the millions of americans

Chad: Whoa. So you and renee fell in love… and then found out that you were brother and sister?

Tony: Right.

Chad: The old man really got around, huh?

Tony: No, renee broke it off without ever telling me the real reason. But she finally discovered… that it was never true.

Chad: Oh, because you’re not father’s biological son?

Tony: Well, by that time… she’d already married julie’s son, david banning, and… I’d met my anna.

Chad: And that was it for you two.

Tony: Well, as far as I was concerned, it was, but renee felt differently. She felt she’d been cheated out of happiness and… she wanted me back. Oh, she did such hideous things to anna.

Chad: I’m sorry, man.

Tony: And it was all for naught. Anna’s the love of my life. And she finally had to accept the fact that nothing she could do could come between us. I hate to say this. I never wished renee any harm… but my life has become far less complicated now that she’s dead.

[Sighs]

[Chuckles] I think I see–I can see land. As a matter of fact, I can see lights. We might be there soon.

[Chuckles]

[Ominous music]

Sarah: So let me get this straight.

[Laughs] I happened upon kristen while she was masquerading as someone else. So she kidnapped me and locked me in a “secret room.”

Abigail: Right.

Sarah: Mm. And that’s where I found this syringe. And I came at her with it, but she got hold of it and used it on me.

Abigail: Truth is stranger than fiction.

Sarah: I don’t believe any of this.

Abigail: Because you don’t remember any of it. The drug affected your mind and it wiped away any memory that you have of being sarah horton.

Sarah: Kristen would never do that to me.

Abigail: Kristen would do that to anybody who got in her way, okay? Look. Now, I don’t think that she knew what was in the syringe, okay? It’s a very, very powerful drug, and it has made you believe that you are someone that you’re not. Now, I know what it can do. My sister gave it to me. She spiked a glass of champagne with it, and the next thing i know, I’m having hallucinations and I was in a psychiatric hospital for months. I could have lost my husband, my kids, everyone, everything that I love. But I got treatment and I got better. Okay? Now, sarah… if you don’t listen to me, you could go down the same rabbit hole that I did, and… you might never get out.

[Cork pops]

Kristen: Whoo!

[Chuckles] See, valentine’s day must mean a lot to you two. You got married twice on that same day. And I bet you wore red both times.

[Laughs] So how about you two tuck into some island chicken, hmm? And I can untie you. It’ll be lovely.

Kayla: Why is she doing this?

Steve: I don’t know. But I don’t think we should touch that chicken.

Kristen: Oh, come on. I’m always on the side of people in love.

Steve: Even you can’t make that one work.

Kristen: [Laughs] There’s no point in you two not enjoying what this beautiful island has to offer, hmm? Hey. You know what? You’re not going anywhere. So you can either just sit here tied up and stare at each other, or… you can enjoy this wonderful dinner and… celebrate the important milestone. It’s your choice.

[Suspenseful music]

Steve: Okay. We’ll take the dinner.

Kristen: Good for you.

[Laughs] And I’m gonna untie you, hmm?

Tripp: Allie said she still wanted to marry me. What happened with chanel was just a mistake that she’d always regret.

Roman: Okay. And you believed her?

Tripp: I wanted to.

Roman: Do you still love her?

Tripp: Yeah, it’s not like i can just turn off the switch.

Roman: Okay, so you do. So let me ask you this, all right? If she still loves you and you still love her, don’t you think that maybe you… could find it in your heart to forgive her?

[Door clicks open]

[Slow country music]

To be a thriver with

metastatic breast cancer

Tripp: What are you doing here?

Kate: She came with me. We didn’t know you were going to be here too.

Tripp: I’m gonna go.

Kate: Tripp, please. Please don’t go. I brought allie here because she’s heartbroken. And I didn’t want her to be alone. She just told me that she still loves you and she feels miserable about what happened. I know that you’re hurt. I know you are. But the two of you had something that was just so lovely together. Can’t you find it in your heart to forgive her?

Tripp: Roman just asked me the same question.

Roman: So what’s your answer?

[Tender music]

Kayla: [Grunts] Oh.

[Door rattles]

Steve: [Grunts]

Kayla: No luck?

Steve: No. After that pretty speech she gave about love and family, she locked us in here again. We’re not gonna eat this food, are we?

Steve: I don’t know. I mean, we saw her uncork that champagne. I don’t think even kristen could poison it and cork it back up again.

Kayla: Yeah, but she could do anything she wants to that island chicken.

Steve: Yeah. But she didn’t poison that salad you ate.

Kayla: That’s true. And we do need to eat something so we don’t pass out.

Steve: Can’t afford to pass out. And I’m tired of second-guessing that woman. I want us to celebrate our anniversary. Okay? So I say let’s go for it. Happy anniversary, sweetness.

Kayla: Happy anniversary.

[Glasses clink]

[Dramatic music]

Abigail: You’re thinking about what I said, aren’t you? I can see it in your face. I know better than anyone what you are going through. You don’t know if you can believe what you’re seeing with your own eyes. I mean, my mind was so messed up, I didn’t even recognize my own husband. I actually thought he was a serial killer named ben weston. And all the while, he’s chad dimera. The same chad that loves me.

Sarah: Did you say dimera?

Abigail: Yeah. My husband is stefano’s youngest son– as far as we know, anyway.

Sarah: If that’s really true, if he’s stefano’s son, then… you’re married to my brother. You and I, we’re practically sisters!

[Tense music]

Your home…

Roman: Tripp, what is your answer?

Allie: Don’t do this to him, okay? Not here. Not in front of everyone. I know you can barely stand to be in the same room as me right now, and I don’t blame you. I hate myself for what I did to you. I– you are the guy who stood by me through everything. You loved me even when I was a complete mess. You’ve already forgiven me for other stupid stuff I’ve done. And henry. Henry loves you so much. He loves you like a father. I– tripp, I think the reason that I couldn’t tell you about what happened with chanel and me is the same reason that i couldn’t tell you why i loved you for so long. It’s because I felt like– like damaged goods. And I felt like I wasn’t good enough for you, and now I’ve proven that, and…

[Cries] I will never– I will never stop hating how much I hurt you. And I’ll never stop loving you either.

Tripp: You’re saying all these things, and it seems like you mean it. But… you’ve also said a lot of other things I thought you meant. I feel like I– like I’ll never really be sure that it’s me that you want. And if we’re not together, I… I can never really be sure of who you’re with, what you’re doing. And I… I can’t live like that, I’m sorry.

Allie: [Sobs] Oh, god.

Kate: Oh, allie, I’m so sorry. I should never have brought you back here.

Allie: No, no. It’s not your fault, grandma. It’s me. I just wanna go hold henry.

Roman: Hey, allie, why don’t you hang with kate and I? Have some dinner.

Allie: No, no. I couldn’t eat anything right now. I just wanna go.

Kate: Oh, god.

[Somber music]

Steve: [Sighs] So how do you feel?

Kayla: Like I haven’t been poisoned.

Steve: Yeah, I feel okay too.

Kayla: [Laughs]

Steve: What were you just thinking about?

Kayla: Um… our first valentine’s day wedding at julie’s place when it was still club tbd.

Steve: Yeah, we just got back from trying to track stefano down, and we said, “to hell with that guy. We’re getting married.”

Kayla: Yeah. You know, it was so special because joey and stephanie were there.

Steve: Oh, yeah.

Kayla: I really thought that was gonna be our forever wedding.

Steve: Should have been. ‘Cause that guy who sent you those divorce papers wasn’t really me.

Kayla: Wish I would have known that.

Steve: So do I. But we’re fine now. Okay? And last valentine’s day, that was our forever wedding.

Kayla: Well, it was certainly my only surprise wedding I ever had.

[Laughs]

Steve: That’s right. Yeah, it was a surprise for you. But I just could not wait another day to be your husband and for you to be my wife. You know what? I always remember the last thing you said to me when you vowed to be my wife again.

Kayla: What?

Steve: You said you knew this was gonna be our last wedding… because you’d never let me go again.

Kayla: I meant that. If you decide to leave me, I’m– I’m going with you.

Steve: I’m not going anywhere, baby.

[Tender music]

Abigail: Uh, okay. I am not your sister-in-law. I’m your cousin. Okay? Your dad and my grandfather were brothers.

Sarah: I didn’t even know I had a brother named chad.

Abigail: Well, he didn’t know he was stefano’s son until he was in college.

Sarah: So my long-lost brother. You know, for a while, I thought that tony was my half brother. It was awful. But then we found out that stefano wasn’t his father. But it was too late.

Abigail: We’re talking about your family, the hortons.

Sarah: I told you I didn’t wanna hear any of that. Tell me about chad. And tony. When was the last time that you saw him? Did he talk about me? Does he miss me as much as I miss him?

[Dramatic music]

Tony: So… how do you like the family pile?

Chad: Well, it could use a renovation, that’s for sure.

Tony: Yes, it does look a bit… the worse for wear. But I remember it.

[Sighs] I’ve been here before.

Chad: With renee. This place is enormous.

Tony: Yes, it has at least two wings. You know, we should check every room. Hopefully, we’ll find abigail in one of them.

Chad: Well, then we should split up.

Tony: Okay.

[Tense music]

Kristen: Hmm. I could have sworn I heard the front door.

My asthma felt anything but normal.

Abigail: Now that you know that I’m married to a dimera, you must believe I would never lie to you.

[Gasps] Oh, my god!

Chad: Abby.

Abigail: I knew you’d find me! Oh.

Chad: [Chuckles]

Allie: [Sniffles] “Hi, I put henry to bed and I’m going to bed myself. I’ll get up with henry in the morning so you and tripp can sleep as late as you want.”

[Sniffles] “I hope you had the best, most romantic valentine’s day ever.” Oh.

[Sniffles]

[Sobs]

[Somber music]

Tripp: “Amore mio.” My love.

Steve: So I’m at the pub, all set. Everything looks beautiful. And john calls at the last minute and he says…

Kayla: Mm-hmm?

Steve: Marlena can’t marry us and he can’t be my best man because they both have… food poisoning.

Kayla: Mm-hmm. Because marlena decided that she was gonna make john a valentine’s day breakfast.

Steve: Oh, big mistake.

Kayla: Danger.

Steve: Yeah. Yeah. Then our good friend abe showed up. He just happened to come to the pub just in time. He agreed to marry us, and tripp filled in as my best man.

Kayla: And sarah just happened to be going to the pub to pick up dessert for her and xander. So she was my maid of honor. Wow.

Steve: Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it?

Kayla: Right now, it sure does. I wonder what tripp and allie are doing tonight.

[Lock clicks]

Kristen: Hello, lovebirds. Did you enjoy the island chicken?

Kayla: Was average.

Kristen: Hmm.

Steve: And guess you weren’t lying about not poisoning it.

Kristen: Well, that’s what I came down to tell you. I actually did lie.

Chad: Babe, are you sure you’re okay?

Abigail: I am now, yeah.

Sarah: Oh, my god. This is so romantic! Hi, chad. Nice to meet you.

Chad: What’s going on with her?

Sarah: [Laughs] Tony! Oh, my darling! Oh, I can’t believe you’re here!

[Tense music]

[Laughs]

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Eli: Baby.

Lani: Happy valentine’s day.

Eli: Wow, you look amazing. All of this does. How did you have the–

Lani: How did I have time to get dressed up, make you this amazing dinner, and bake a red velvet cake for dessert?

Eli: Mm-hmm.

Lani: The twins went down early, so I got kinda lucky. Sit, sit. Relax.

Eli: Okay, wait. First, I, um… I have to make a confession.

Lani: What–what confession?

Eli: I lied to you.

Paulina: “I know things aren’t going great between us, but I wanted you to know I’m thinking about you today.”

[Chuckles] Aww. This must be from abraham. Mm-hmm. “Fondly, tr.” Oh, hell no.

Tr: Are you sure the flowers I sent were delivered? Great. Thank you.

[Phone beeps]

[Sighs] I had a feeling this film would change my life. I had no idea just how much. Johnny, my man, I owe you.

Allie: Johnny? Aren’t you going to say something?

Johnny: Like what?

Allie: I don’t know, like maybe “congratulations”? You can’t be a little happy for your twin sister?

Johnny: No, I am. I’m just curious to find out if you told tripp before you accepted his proposal.

Tripp: Told me what?

Johnny: That she slept with my wife.

Tripp: What the hell are you talking about?

Johnny: Ooh, guess you didn’t tell him. Oops. My bad.

[Dramatic music]

Craig: I don’t know what could be holding him up. There’s no message from him.

Chloe: It’s okay, dad. He’s only, like, a few minutes late.

Craig: I’m gonna text him again. There’s probably a ton of traffic at the airport.

Brady: Yeah, that’s probably it.

Chloe: Before he gets here, I just realized I don’t even know what his name is.

Brady: Leo stark.

Craig: How did you know?

Leo: Happy valentine’s day.

Craig: Oh, I’m so glad you finally made it.

Leo: Oh, babe, me too. I missed you so much.

Craig: Mm.

[Kissing]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Craig: Mm. Leo, this is my daughter chloe. Chloe, this is–

Chloe: Leo stark.

Craig: Oh. You two know each other.

Chloe: Well, we haven’t officially met, but I’ve heard all about him from brady.

Craig: Oh, and how is it that you two know each other?

Leo: Oh, well, bb and i go way back. In fact, for a hot minute we thought we were brothers. Thank god that wasn’t true, or that kiss we shared would have been all sorts of awkward.

Craig: You kissed?

Brady: Leo kissed me. It wasn’t mutual.

Craig: Right. Well, I’m– I had no idea that you all knew each other. What a small world.

Chloe: So leo never mentioned to you that he once lived in salem?

Craig: No.

Leo: Well, only because craig and I haven’t gotten around to sharing everything about our respective pasts yet. So I hadn’t mentioned yet that I was once a resident of this city. Not that memorable a time, truth be told.

Brady: Not that memorable? Leo, you had so many adventures here.

Craig: Adventures?

[Tense music]

Tripp: You know this is a new low, johnny, even for you. You know, spreading rumors about your own sister?

Johnny: Well, it’s not a rumor, it’s a fact.

Tripp: Oh, the hell it is. Come on, just grow up already. Find something else to do besides making trouble for once, okay?

Johnny: Oh, come on, man. You can’t be that surprised. These two have been lusting after each other for months. They can barely keep their hands off each other.

Tripp: They’ve kissed twice and that was a long time ago.

Johnny: And recently they did a lot more than that. You see, the night that i dumped chanel, allie went over to her place to comfort her, my wife, and ended up in her bed.

Tripp: Allie?

Chanel: Don’t listen to him. Everything he just said is a complete and total lie.

[Tense music]

Tr: Johnny wasn’t lying. This town really is full of surprises.

[Knocking on door] Paulina. I see you got my flowers.

Paulina: [Giggles] Oh, I sure did. And here’s what I think of them.

[Chuckles]

[Glass shatters]

[Dramatic music]

Life’s been hard enough.

Leo: Sweetheart, I’m sorry I neglected to tell you I once lived in this insular little town. I don’t like to talk about it, frankly, because… well, salem holds so many unpleasant memories for me.

Brady: Not to mention the people you’ve terrorized, leo.

Leo: What is that supposed to mean?

Brady: You know, I’m not too comfortable going into this in front of craig.

Craig: No, no, no. Brady, go right ahead.

Chloe: Yeah, brady. Please do.

Brady: Fine. You need to know that he’s responsible for making my family’s life a living hell.

Leo: What? Exaggerate much?

Brady: You know damn well I’m not exaggerating.

Chloe: He’s not, dad. This man tried to bring down brady’s family business with some bogus lawsuit.

Craig: Is that true? Hmm?

Leo: Yes, it’s true, but it is not the whole story, and these two know it. Not to mention that in the end, I was the victim.

Brady: You were the–mm. Were you a victim when you listened in on my personal business calls to try to sell titan secrets to stefan dimera?

Leo: I sure as hell was. You fed me bogus intel. Some people have no scruples.

Brady: Scrupl– craig, you need to know that my brother paul did a deep dive into leo’s past. This man has been involved in scam after scam and it looks like you’re his latest mark.

[Tense music]

Lani: What did you lie about?

Eli: Yesterday I said that i was going to see my grandma and doug. But I went to go see tr.

Lani: Eli.

Eli: Baby, I had to put him on notice. He needed to know that if he– if he messed with you or paulina, he was gonna have to deal with me.

Lani: [Sighs] Babe, I appreciate you looking out for me, but you didn’t have to go all caveman.

Eli: I’m your husband. Baby, it’s my job to protect you.

Lani: So how did tr take it?

Eli: I mean, he– he seemed to get the message. I think he knows that from now on, he’d better treat you and paulina with respect.

Tr: I knew I should have gone with the roses.

Paulina: I thought I made myself clear. I want you to stay away from me and my family.

Tr: I’m sorry I showed up at lani’s unannounced, but once i realized that she was my child, I just couldn’t help myself.

Paulina: Well, then allow me to help you. What you did was unacceptable. Appearing on her doorstep from out of nowhere?

Tr: All right, I know. It was the wrong approach. I know that now. That’s why I sent the flowers, to apologize.

Paulina: There was no apology on the card.

Tr: It was implied.

Paulina: Well, then let me be explicit in my response. Apology not accepted.

Tr: Look, I don’t wanna upset you.

Paulina: Then leave town, ray.

Tr: It’s tr. And I can’t do that, because I’m shooting a film. And I want to get to know my daughter.

Paulina: You know, if you hurt her, I swear…

Tr: You know, with all due respect, paulina, I don’t think I possibly could hurt her any more than you already have.

[Dramatic music]

Tripp: Okay, I’m confused. So you didn’t go over to chanel’s that night?

Chanel: No, she did. I was a wreck that night, obviously, and allie comforted me like the good friend she is. We talked, then she put me to bed and left, end of story. Just like she told you.

Johnny: Now, that’s funny, because that’s a much different story than I heard you two telling in the square yesterday.

Chanel: What are you talking about?

Johnny: I overheard you and allie discussing your night of passion, how you two got down and dirty between the sheets. And I could go into more details, but I think you’ve heard enough to know that I’m telling the truth. I just… I thought you deserved to know before you married allie. And you accused me of being a player.

Chanel: Tripp–

Tripp: I want to talk to allie.

Chanel: Please.

Tripp: Alone.

[Tense music]

Are you one of the millions of americans

Chloe: I’m sorry, daddy, but brady’s right. This man is a con artist.

Leo: Don’t listen to them.

Chloe: He’s just using you.

Leo: What the hell would I be using him for?

Brady: Money. Is it just a coincidence that you fell for a wealthy doctor? I fell for craig because he is brilliant and charming and wickedly funny.

Craig: This is very uncomfortable to take in right now.

Leo: Even more so for me. But craig, you are the only one here whose opinion matters to me. I’m sorry I wasn’t more forthcoming. I didn’t want to scare you off. But I am not like that anymore. And that’s because of you. I wanna be a better person because of you. You believe me, don’t you?

Craig: [Sighs] It’s just–gotta take this in.

Brady: I’m afraid there’s a lot more to take in. A couple months ago, leo was involved in a major scam in arizona. He double-crossed the isa to get his hands on a stolen gemstone.

Leo: Okay, that’s true. But right after that, I met this wonderful man who cares for me more than anyone has in my entire life. And that’s why everything has changed.

[Tense music]

Lani: So what did you think of tr? I mean, do you think that he’s a changed man?

Eli: It’s tough to tell. I mean, I was only with him for a few minutes.

Lani: Kay, well, what does your gut say?

Eli: That, understandably, you have a lot of complicated feelings about your biological father. But… right now, I think that we should focus on us.

Lani: Your instincts are excellent, detective grant.

Eli: Then I’d like to propose a toast. To my incredible wife, who not only worked a full shift today, but managed to get the kids down early and prepare this wonderful meal.

Lani: [Chuckles]

Eli: Baby, I am in awe of everything you do.

Lani: Mm.

Eli: And by how beautiful you look doing it. Happy valentine’s day.

[Glasses clink]

Lani: Happy valentine’s day.

Eli: I have an idea.

Lani: What?

Eli: All right.

[Phone beeps]

Lani: [Laughs]

[Romantic music playing]

Eli: May I have this dance?

Lani: You certainly may.

[Laughs] Aww.

Singer: Every fantasy

that’s in my head

Paulina: May I remind you that the only reason I lied about being lani’s mother was to protect her from you? It kills me that I hurt her by keeping that a secret.

Tr: I was talking about price town.

Paulina: How do you know about that?

Tr: I did some research. I wanted to learn some more about my daughter, and I came across your plan to bulldoze the horton town square, which is a tribute to her husband’s family.

Paulina: For your information, I realized I made a huge mistake and I just called off the entire project. I also apologized to each and every person I hurt.

Tr: And they forgave you? Even lani?

Paulina: Even lani.

Tr: Hmm. That’s wonderful. Gives me hope.

Paulina: About what?

Tr: That if our daughter could forgive you for such a huge betrayal… maybe you can do the same for me.

Chanel: What the hell is wrong with you? How could you do that to your sister?

Johnny: All I did was tell the truth.

Chanel: It wasn’t how you made it sound, like we’ve been having some torrid affair.

Johnny: Weren’t you?

Chanel: No. I was a mess that night because of what you did to me. Allie and I just– we just got caught up in the emotion.

Johnny: Oh, so it was the sweet kind of cheating, not the sleazy kind. Well, I’m sure in that case tripp will totally understand.

Tripp: You were pretty quiet before. Kind of let chanel do all the talking.

Allie: I–I didn’t know what to say.

Tripp: How about the truth? Don’t you think you owe me that? Allie, just talk to me, okay? Chanel said johnny was lying. Was he? Please just– just be honest with me. Was johnny lying?

[Tense music]

Allie: No. He wasn’t lying. I did sleep with chanel.

[ Mid-tempo music playing ]

Tripp: I called you that night, and you said you were going home.

Allie: I was, but chanel was a mess and I couldn’t leave her alone.

Tripp: So the only way to make her feel better was to have sex with her?

Allie: We were lying in bed and it just happened.

Tripp: The next morning i called you again and you told me you were home. I wanted to come see you before work, but you said you were on your way out… to go check on chanel. But you were already with her, weren’t you?

Allie: Yeah, I spent the night. But I woke up and I felt so horrible. I felt so guilty. I hated lying to you. I wanted to come clean.

Tripp: But you didn’T.

Allie: I went to the hospital and I saw you and I was going to tell you, but I–I just– I didn’t want to hurt you.

Tripp: Then maybe you shouldn’t have slept with chanel!

Allie: Tripp, I love you, okay? I love you so much. It was a mistake.

Tripp: Yeah, right.

Allie: No. No, I wouldn’t have said yes to your proposal if I didn’t love you, okay? You, you are the one I wanna be with. You’re the one I wanna marry.

Tripp: Are you kidding me? I mean, you don’t seriously think that we’re still getting married?

Chanel: If you knew that me and allie hooked up, why didn’t you say anything earlier?

Johnny: What do you mean?

Chanel: Instead of telling me what you overheard, you gave me this big speech about how we could still be friends even though we were going through the divorce. Why would you do that?

Johnny: Well, I guess I just got caught up in the spirit of valentine’s day.

Chanel: So you pretended that you wanted to get along with me and then we bump into allie and tripp and you just blow everything up?

Johnny: Look, I saw that poor sap about to make the biggest mistake of his life. I had to do something. I mean, I do know what it’s like to suddenly realize you married the wrong person.

Chanel: Oh, did you ever. Because I am going to take you for everything that you’re worth.

Johnny: Is that right?

Chanel: Si, giovanni. By the time I’m finished with you, you are going to wish you’d never been born.

Paulina: Let’s get something straight. I planned to tear down a beloved landmark. You? You abused me physically and emotionally for years! Now, they are not the same. Do you understand that?

Tr: Yes, I do.

Paulina: Well, then don’t compare my betrayals to yours. I may have been deceptive, but you were a monster.

Tr: You’re right. There’s no comparison. What I did was reprehensible. And I truly am ashamed. The drugs, the drinking, they turned me into somebody that even I didn’t recognize. I was on a downward spiral. I didn’t even know it. And after you disappeared, it got worse. I ended up in prison.

Paulina: For what?

Tr: [Chuckles] I started using my clients’ money to buy drugs. Once I got caught, my whole life fell apart.

Paulina: So I’m supposed to, what, feel sorry for you?

Tr: [Laughs] No. Because that’s when I finally realized that I needed to turn my life around. You see, hitting rock bottom is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Leo: After that little caper with the stolen peacock, my life took a nosedive. I was lonely, depressed, and forced into taking this thankless job handing out swag at medical conventions. As luck would have it… craig came over to my booth and inquired about my nuts.

Chloe: I’m sorry, what?

Leo: Oh, relax, would you? Your daughter did not inherit your sense of humor. Anyway, I was dressed up as a chipmunk handing out free nuts. You know, because they’re good for you. High in vitamins, minerals, good monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol. Anyway, we had a couple of laughs and I felt this immediate strong connection, like I had finally found my soulmate. You felt that too, didn’t you, craig?

Craig: Yeah. We did have a connection. He did make me laugh.

Leo: [Laughs] And, look, even though your dad was honest with me from the get-go, told me he had a wife, it was clear to me– and eventually to him– that his marriage was a lie. He was denying who he really was.

Chloe: Oh, so you coerced him into cheating on my mother?

Craig: Chloe, there was no coercion here whatsoever. Look… as completely thrown as this conversation has me, all I wanted was for you two to meet each other. And now I see that was not a good idea and it’s not working out, so my apologies to all of you.

Chloe: No. Dad, it’s not your fault.

Leo: May I just add something?

Craig: Sure.

Leo: Chloe, I understand your skepticism of me given my track record, and I know that you and your father have a very close and loving relationship.

Chloe: Yeah, we do.

Leo: Well, you’re very fortunate. My father was an abusive pig. He used to tell me that I was worthless and that I would never mean anything to anyone. And when you hear that over and over again, it creates a hole in your heart. So I tried to fill that with fancy things to– to make the pain go away. But it didn’T. And nothing made it go away… until I met your father. Finally, I was happy for the first time in my life. And not a day goes by, not a moment goes by that I don’t appreciate how lucky I am.

[Jazzy music]

Your mission:

Brady: Okay, look, I’ve heard enough. Craig, you need to be wary of this man because he’s a predator.

Leo: Hey, that is an unfair and cruel accusation.

Brady: It’s not unfair and cruel when it’s totally verifiable and true. I haven’t even gotten into what he did to my cousin sonny. It’s a whole thing there.

Leo: Okay, look, look. How about you two go and rake me over the coals somewhere else? It’s valentine’s day, for god’s sake. Craig and I would like to celebrate, to be left alone, not to hear some angry, self-righteous people distort the truth and tell us why we shouldn’t be together.

Brady: Craig, I’m telling you this because I care about you, okay?

Craig: [Sighs] Right, okay. Right. Look, um… I think leo’s right. I think it’s time that this conversation ends. You two should leave and we will talk about this later. Okay, chloe?

Chloe: We don’t want you to get hurt, dad. That’s what this is all about. How can you not know that?

Leo: Please don’t listen to them, craig. What I feel for you is real. This is not a con or a scheme or a ploy. I have left all of that behind me. Because like I said, for the first time in my life, I am honestly, truly happy. Because of you.

Chloe: Dad. He is playing you. You need to wake up and do the right thing. You need to end this farce of a relationship.

Tripp: You don’t honestly think that I’d still marry you after you cheated on me.

Allie: We can work through this. I will do whatever it takes to make this right.

Tripp: You must think I’m the world’s biggest chump, don’t you? And maybe that’s my fault. Maybe I let you think that you could just walk all over me, I wouldn’t care.

Allie: No.

Tripp: My mom warned me that your bff was a threat. And I pushed aside all of my doubts and insecurities and chose to believe in you, to trust in you. And look where that got me. Who knows, I probably deserved to have you cheat on me.

Allie: No, no. You did nothing wrong.

Tripp: I must have! Because in the end, you chose chanel over me.

Johnny: You’re nuts if you think you’re getting one dime out of me.

Chanel: Oh, we discussed this, okay? There’s no prenup, so the sky is the limit, baby.

Johnny: And I told you, my family’s loaded. I’m not.

Chanel: Tell it to my lawyer.

Johnny: Oh, I will. I’ll also tell him that you committed adultery with my sister–my twin sister. I’m sure that’ll go over well in court. Good luck convincing a judge that you’re the victim.

Chanel: God, you are such a creep. I can’t believe I ever loved you.

Johnny: Did you? Or were you just enjoying the perks that I could provide until you could get with my sister?

Chanel: God, you are disgusting.

Johnny: Does this mean we’re not hooking up tonight?

Paulina: You were glad you were in prison?

Tr: Saved my life. If I kept going the way I was, there’s no doubt in my mind that I would have od’D. Prison got me off that path. I stopped using drugs. I went to therapy.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. So poof, you were a new man.

Tr: It took a lot of hard work. I started at the bottom, climbed to the top.

Paulina: So you’re a hollywood bigwig now.

Tr: I have had a great deal of success. But I have never been able to fully enjoy it because there was always something that weighed on me. And that’s the guilt that I feel… over how I treated you.

Paulina: You should feel guilty. But look, you know what? I have moved on with my life. I’m fine now. I don’t need to stand here and listen to all this–

Tr: Yeah, but I need to say it. You know, over time there were so many times I tried to track you down to apologize. But I never wanted to upend your life. But now, fate has brought me back to you. And I finally have the chance to make things right. If you’ll let me.

Trelegy for copd.

Craig: Chloe, I appreciate your concern. Yours too, brady. But… like leo said, I think this conversation is over– for the time being, anyway.

Chloe: Dad, did any of what we said get through to you?

Craig: I admit, some of it is upsetting, yes.

Leo: Babe–

Craig: But… we all do things in our past that we’re not proud of. In fact… I’ve done something that I’m sure is very close to what leo did.

Chloe: What? What are you talking about? The mike horton thing?

Craig: Let me finish, chloe. Years ago, I was… quite desperate to become chief of staff, and I…

[Sighs] Manipulated a mentally unstable woman to file charges against mike horton–sexual harassment. It ended in disaster, and I deeply regret it as I’m sure you regret having what it is you’ve done.

Leo: Profoundly. If I could turn back time, I would.

Craig: It’s not about that, though. It’s about now. We don’t have to focus on the past. I just want to focus on what you and I have together.

Chloe: Oh, my god.

Craig: I am committed to this man, chloe. And I’m sorry that you don’t agree… but this is my life. And I am never letting him go.

Paulina: You think it’s that easy? That to hurt someone the way you hurt me, it can make it all better just by sending some damn flowers?

Lani: The flowers are beautiful.

Paulina: I’m glad you like them. Took me a long time to pick out the arrangement.

Lani: Yeah, well… I will be taking them to the hospital tomorrow and give them to someone who actually wants them. And as for this card…

[Paper tears]

Tr: What is it?

Paulina: I just realized that, um… it’s possible I might be a bit of a hypocrite. But I will tell you this– and this is from my personal experience– for true forgiveness, that’s got to be earned and that takes time.

Tr: I will put in whatever time it takes because… no one as wonderful as you has ever come into my life. And instead of honoring you and treasuring you and treasuring everything we had… I threw it all away. And the regret that I feel has stayed with me over all these years. The truth is… I never got over you, and I don’t know if I ever will.

Eli: Why couldn’t we stay in bed again?

Lani: Do you know how long it took me to make this cake? I am not letting all this hard work go to waste.

Eli: [Chuckles]

[Knocking on door] Who could that be?

Lani: Hmm.

Chanel: [Sighs]

Lani: Chanel, what are you doing here?

Chanel: I needed to talk to someone and I cannot deal with mama right now. Oh, god, I totally forgot it’s valentine’s day. I’ll go.

Lani: No, no, chanel. It’s fine. Right, eli?

Eli: Of course. Yes, of course. What happened?

Chanel: [Sighs] It’s johnny.

Lani: What did he do now?

Chanel: It’s not what he did, it’s what I did. With allie.

Allie: Tripp, you are the one I wanna be with, okay? And I’m gonna keep saying it until you believe it, because it’s the truth.

Tripp: No, it’s not. It’s a lie, okay? It’s a lie you’ve been telling me and yourself, ’cause clearly the person you wanna be with is chanel.

Allie: No, no. Sleeping with chanel was a one-time thing and it’s never going to happen again, I promise. If you can just find it in your heart to forgive me.

Tripp: How could I ever trust you again? If your jerk of a brother hadn’t said anything just now, I’d still be in the dark, right? That’s what I thought. Face it, there’s– there’s no coming back from this.

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: It’s over, allie. You and I are done.

Demon johnny: Ahh. Well, I may not have gotten lucky tonight, but screwing with those losers was almost as satisfying.

Johnny: You can’t do this! You need to stop hurting to people I love!

Demon johnny: Well, hey now. Look who’s awake.

Johnny: I have to let chanel know I still love her, that I would never hurt her like this.

Demon johnny: And how do you plan on doing that?

Johnny: By getting rid of you.

Demon johnny: [Chuckles] I would like to see you try–

[Grunts]

Chloe: Dad, listen to me. You are making a huge mistake.

Craig: Chloe, that is enough.

Chloe: Enough? Enough of what? Trying to knock some sense into you? You want this snake to break your heart to same way that you broke mom’s? Is that what you want? Okay, I guess that’s what you want. You know what? I’m done. Brady, let’s get out of here.

[Jazzy music]

Tr: After what I’ve done, I know I don’t have the right to ask. But I would love to have the chance to make it up to you and to get to know my daughter. You don’t have to say anything. Just… think about it?

Paulina: [Clears throat] I better go. Sorry for the mess.

Tr: You don’t have to apologize to me, ever.

Paulina: I wasn’T. Um, I’m sorry for the housekeeper.

Tr: It’s my mess. It’s on me to clean it up.

[Dramatic music]

Lani: So you and allie…

Chanel: Yeah.

Eli: So what did tripp think?

Lani: Okay.

Chanel: I don’t know. I haven’t heard. Oh, god. Oh, what if I screwed everything up for them? You guys must think I’m a terrible person.

Lani: Chanel, no, we don’T. You didn’t mean to hurt anyone.

Eli: Yeah, unlike johnny. What the hell is up with that guy?

Demon johnny: [Grunts] You’re wasting your time. You’re no match for me.

Johnny: I’ll never give up. I won’t let you keep hurting the people I love!

Demon johnny: [Sighs] Stop fighting me or I will go upstairs and slaughter your little cousins in their sleep.

Johnny: No!

Demon johnny: Then stop fighting me.

[Mysterious whoosh] That’s better. Whew.

[Sighs] Your love for chanel and your sister is much stronger than I anticipated. It’s too bad they’ll never find out just how much you care.

[Eerie tone]

Allie: Tripp, I love you with my whole heart. Please, could you give me another chance?

Tripp: May I have my ring back?

Allie: What?

Tripp: It belonged to my great grandmother, and… I want it back. Allie.

Allie: [Sighs]

[Somber music]

I’m sorry.

Tripp: Me too.

Allie: [Sobbing]

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Brady: Happy valentine’s day.

Chloe: [Chuckles] Uh, you brought me a rose.

Brady: Yeah.

Chloe: You know this– this isn’t, like, a–

Brady: Chloe, chloe, relax. There was a kid selling them out on the street, and he was trying to raise money for his school band.

Chloe: Oh, okay. Well, thank you for being so sweet, for supporting the arts, and thank you for joining me here tonight. I really appreciate it.

Brady: Of course. I’m here to support you. Happy to lend a hand. So how are you doing?

Chloe: Mm, you mean how do i feel about meeting my dad’s new boyfriend?

[Sighs] I’m a nervous wreck.

[Exhales sharply]

Craig: Well, don’t you have a romantic setup going here.

Tripp: [Chuckles] Thank you.

Craig: Looks like you’ve got some big plans for valentine’s day.

Tripp: You could say that. Uh, I’m planning to propose to my girlfriend.

Chanel: So horton…

Allie: So dupree…

Chanel: What are you gonna do?

Allie: I don’t know. I’m not even supposed to know that tripp is proposing to me tonight. His mom spoiled the surprise.

Chanel: Okay, but now you do know, so you should probably figure out an answer for when he asks you to marry him. So are you gonna say yes?

Ben: I mean, johnny was the one who delivered the cross.

Ciara: Mm-hmm, a cross that keeps turning itself upside down every time we try to hang it.

Ben: Which is troubling.

Ciara: Yes, and johnny was at marlena’s exorcism.

Ben: He was.

Ciara: And honestly, ben, I’ve got to say, he’s been acting pretty strangely.

Ben: So what are you suggesting, ciara?

[Scoffs] That the devil just jumped from marlena to her grandson? Do we really think johnny dimera is possessed?

Johnny: Well, you know what they say, “pride goeth before the fall.”

Gabi: Is that what they say?

Johnny: Well, some people say that. I prefer, “we need to screw jake before he screws us.” And speaking of screwing, do you have any valentine’s day plans?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Allie: [Sighs] I am still trying to process this.

Chanel: You know what, i shouldn’t have asked you. Tripp’s the one proposing. He should be the first one to hear your answer, not me.

Allie: No, no, you deserve to know. You’re my best friend. And you’ve been with me through this entire relationship. Honestly, the truth is, I–I’m just so caught off guard. I mean, tripp and I never even talked about getting married.

Chanel: Well, it is valentine’s day.

Allie: Yeah, and I know a lot of people get engaged on valentine’s day, but I did not think it was my time.

Chanel: So were you thinking you might say no?

Allie: I’m just not sure. What do you think? Am I ready?

Craig: Proposing to your girlfriend. Wow, this–this is a big night. Yeah, the way I see it, it can go either spectacularly right or spectacularly wrong.

[Chuckles] I remember that feeling. Proposing to my wife, getting ready. Mind you, it was 30 years ago. And I’m pretty sure she was gonna say yes, but still, there’s that moment that you know you’re gonna remember forever, and well, those words, they just–they wouldn’t come out.

[Chuckles] Am I making this harder on you?

Tripp: A little bit, but that’s okay. I mean, you–you somehow managed, right?

Craig: Yes, yes, and she said yes, so there’s that.

Tripp: And you’ve been together for 30 years? That’s something to be proud of.

Craig: Actually, my wife and I are in the process of splitting up.

Tripp: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

Craig: It’s been a very difficult situation.

Tripp: I can imagine.

Craig: I don’t know, maybe. See, truth is, tonight– tonight, my daughter is supposed to meet my boyfriend, and I’m telling you, I’m just a nervous wreck about it!

[Chuckles]

[Sighs]

Brady: I understand that you’re nervous about tonight, but your dad has to know that this is awkward for you. So don’t–don’t put any pressure on yourself. You’re allowed to feel however you need to feel about this, and your dad is just gonna have to deal with it.

Chloe: Yeah, but what if i don’t like the guy? Or even worse, what if I do like him?

Brady: If you do like him? How is that even worse?

Chloe: I don’t know. I–I guess I’d just feel like I’d be betraying my mom.

Brady: There’s nothing wrong with you wanting both of your parents to be happy, chloe. What is nancy doing tonight?

Chloe: Well, I left her in the hotel room, where’s she’s watching old movies on peacock and acting very depressed. At least I persuaded her to order some room service before I left.

Brady: [Sighs] She’s tough. She’s gonna get through this.

Chloe: Yeah, I know, but it’s gonna–it’s gonna take time.

Brady: Does she know about this dinner?

Chloe: No; I mean, I kind of wanted to tell her, but what was I gonna say? “Hey, mom, instead of staying here and eating cheeseburgers with you and watching sappy movies, I’ve got to meet dad’s new boyfriend. Bye.”

[Sighs]

Johnny: So, what do you say? You want to go upstairs? Jake shouldn’t be the only one closing deals.

Gabi: [Chuckles] Until our other deal goes through, I think we should keep our mind on business.

Johnny: Oh, I’m very good at multitasking.

Gabi: I’m sure you are, but I prefer to stay focused on dimera and titan.

Johnny: Come on. It’s valentine’s day. We’re off the clock. Neither one of us is with someone we love.

Gabi: So we should love the one we’re with?

Johnny: Who said anything about love?

Gabi: Oh, so just meaningless sex.

Johnny: First of all, sex with me is far from meaningless.

Gabi: Oh, really?

Johnny: Your boyfriend is plotting against you. My soon-to-be ex-wife is trying to clean me out. We both deserve to have a little fun.

Ben: So the devil is in johnny?

Ciara: Look, I know it sounds crazy, but we did hear my grandmother say that satan possessed my grandfather before he jumped into marlena. So what if maybe at the exorcism, the devil just wanted us to think that he was gone?

Ben: But instead found a new host body? This is unbelievable, ciara.

Ciara: I mean, is it any more unbelievable than anything else we’ve ever been through?

Ben: I guess not. It would explain why that cross kept flipping upside down. It’s because johnny’s the one who delivered it.

Ciara: And it makes sense. Grandma julie bought that to protect us.

Ben: And we know the devil would do anything to break through that protection.

Ciara: So johnny shows up at my grandma’s house, sees the cross, and then, all of a sudden, this big fire bursts out out of nowhere, stopping my grandma from delivering it.

Ben: And leaves him with the prime opportunity to deliver the cross himself.

Ciara: And make sure that our brand-new home has the mark of the devil.

These are the faces

Ben: If johnny really has been the devil this entire time, who knows what kind of damage he’s already done? We’d have to retrace all of his steps since the exorcism and get in contact with everybody who he’s talked to.

Ciara: Oh, slow down, babe. Um, this is still just a theory.

Ben: Okay, so this is just a theory now? You’re not sure.

Ciara: Well, no, I– it’s just once you have come face-to-face with the devil, maybe it easy to see him everywhere else.

Ben: Still, the more I think about it, it just makes more sense.

Ciara: All right, so let’s think. Do we have any more evidence?

Ben: When jake was here, he was explaining to me about this big party they had for johnny and chanel’s wedding.

Ciara: Mm-hmm. Right, I heard about that. He broke up with chanel during that, didn’t he?

Ben: Yeah, in a room full of people. It was like the guy intentionally set out to, like, cause this big scene and humiliate her.

Ciara: Yeah, that’s really weird. Why would he do it publicly?

Ben: Well, according to jake, johnny’s been hitting on gabi now.

Ciara: Which makes him a player and a garbage human being, but that doesn’t necessarily prove that he is the devil.

Ben: Right, but it’s still giving jake bad vibes about this guy.

Ciara: Again, doesn’t exactly provide proof of demonic possession. And not to play devil’s advocate here, but…

Ben: Ha.

> Ciara: I don’t know, maybe jake has a bad vibe because he’s the jealous boyfriend.

Jake: Hey, hey, maggie.

Maggie: Jake, what are you doing here?

Jake: Oh, henderson let me in. I came to see what’s going on.

Maggie: Okay?

Jake: Got your message.

Maggie: What message?

Jake: Maggie, you sent me a message a little bit ago? Said it was urgent?

Maggie: I never texted you. I haven’t seen my phone since I misplaced it yesterday.

Jake: What? You didn’t send me a text.

Maggie: It wasn’t me. But listen, since you’re here, I spoke to victor regarding what we talked about.

Jake: Sorry, what was that?

Maggie: I was talking about victor. I relayed the terms of our agreement, and he had some questions

Jake: I’m gonna have to get back to you on that. I got to go look into something.

Johnny: [Sighs] Look, I know this hasn’t been easy on you. You put your faith in jake, and he let you down. He made you think that he loved you. He lied to your face. And now, he’s off double-dealing again with maggie? I can only imagine how disappointing that must be for you, but I promise that I won’t disappoint you. In business. Or anywhere. So what do you say? Why don’t we go upstairs and make this a valentine’s day to remember?

Gabi: I’m sorry. I can’T.

Johnny: Can’t or won’t?

Gabi: I’m–I’m just not ready to go that far yet.

Johnny: “Yet”? But you’re not ruling it out?

Gabi: Let’s just see how this meeting goes.

Johnny: Are you really gonna leave me here all by myself?

Gabi: I’m sure you’ll be just fine. I want to go home, and I want to prepare for the meeting. And aren’t you still married?

[Sighs]

Johnny: I don’t like being rejected. And I don’t like being left alone. What’s a horny devil to do with himself?

Craig: Truth is, I–

[Sighs] I never expected to be in this situation. For the longest time, I convinced myself and my wife that, well, we had a great marriage. Truth is, she’s very angry at me now, needless to say, and my daughter completely blindsided.

Tripp: She’s willing to meet your boyfriend.

Craig: Yeah, yeah. Uh, she agreed. I was thinking maybe it’s unfair that I asked her, and– maybe I should just text her, tell her I’ve got food poisoning, and call off the whole thing.

Tripp: Maybe not the best idea.

Craig: Yeah. Postponing the inevitable.

Tripp: Yeah.

Craig: [Chuckles] I–I have no idea why I’m confiding in you like this. I’m sorry, it’s just, uh– pretty nervous about tonight and the whole situation and needed to talk to someone. And you’re very kind. I appreciate that, but I should really let you get back to your plans.

Tripp: That’s–it’s okay. You’re going through a lot, so I understand the need to– you know, wanting to share that with someone.

Craig: Thank you. Thank you, but again, you need to practice. You’re in a good mood. Stay in that good mood and practice what you’re gonna do.

Tripp: I mean, there’s not too many ways you can, right? I mean, you know, “will you marry me?” You know, the only way to say it.

Craig: Yeah, man, it’s– it’s the way to go. Let me give you some advice that I’ve been giving myself. Um, if you’re feeling nervous, it’s worth doing. Good luck.

Tripp: Same to you.

[Gentle music]

Chanel: You know, I’m probably not the best person to giving advice on marriage considering how mine have worked out…

Allie: Okay, first of all, the xander marriage did not count.

Chanel: And johnny?

Allie: Well, it’s not your fault that my brother is the worst.

Chanel: Yeah, but I chose to marry the guy.

Allie: Did you have doubts when we asked you?

Chanel: That’s the thing, I didn’T. I mean, yeah, I was surprised, but I think I said yes before he even finished asking the question.

Allie: Because he was convincing.

Chanel: Because it felt right.

[Phone beeps] Is it from tripp?

Allie: Uh-huh. He wants me to meet him. My god, is this it?

Chanel: It looks like you have a question to answer.

Allie: Yeah.

Chanel: Horton, no matter what you decide, you know I love you.

Allie: Back at you, dupree.

[Pensive music]

Is now a good time

for a flare-up?

Jake: Hey.

Gabi: Hey. What did maggie want?

Jake: Actually, she didn’t want anything.

Gabi: I thought she said it was urgent.

Jake: Apparently, maggie never sent that text.

Gabi: What are you talking about? I saw the text myself.

Jake: I–we both saw it. Maggie claims she lost her phone, hasn’t seen it since yesterday.

Gabi: That makes no sense.

Jake: No, it doesn’T. Unless it does.

Gabi: What do you think is going on?

Jake: I think that little punk johnny dimera stole her phone and sent me that message.

Johnny: Happy valentine’s day.

Chanel: What’s so happy about it?

Johnny: Well, I’m sure we can figure something out. Wanna grab a drink? You wanna grab a drink with the woman you just dumped on valentine’s day?

Johnny: Look, you’re still upset, I get it.

Chanel: Oh, I’m so glad you get it.

Johnny: You have every right to be angry with the way that I treated you, but we had fun together, didn’t we?

Chanel: I don’t remember.

Johnny: I do. I always loved being with you. Just ’cause we’re getting divorced doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.

Chloe: Ah, salty.

Brady: Yeah. You know, what if–why don’t you take it easy on the nuts? Okay, you don’t wanna choke to death before you meet your dad’s new man.

Chloe: My dad’s new man. That’s gonna take some time getting used to.

Brady: Drink.

Chloe: Mm, thank you. Thank you for dealing with my mess tonight.

Brady: [Laughs] Come on, are you kidding me? I’m-I’m happy I’m here. I’m here to support you, you know that. It’s definitely an interesting situation.

Chloe: [Chuckles] Interesting is one way to put it. Do you think it’s interesting that you have to spend your valentine’s day holding my hand because I am freaking out?

Brady: It’s fine. It beats last year, remember? I spent valentine’s day in the hospital, recovering from a gunshot wound. This is better.

Chloe: How could I forget? I almost lost you.

Brady: Well, you didn’T. I’m here, I’m good, and look. No bullet holes. I’m healthy. This is much better. It’s an improvement.

Chloe: Well, yeah, I guess it doesn’t take last place, but we’ve-we’ve had some nice valentine’s day in the past, right?

Brady: [Laughs] Name one.

Chloe: [Laughs]

Brady: Seriously, all I can think about is the disasters with that. Vienna–vienna, remember? I couldn’t get reservations anywhere in that whole place?

Chloe: Yeah, ’cause you waited till last minute.

Brady: Well, who would’ve thought valentine’s day was a big deal in austria? Come on.

Chloe: Vienna is one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Brady: I knew that. I mean, I know that now.

Chloe: Ah. We made it work, though, didn’t we?

Brady: Yeah, we did.

Chloe: Remember that outdoor café we found with that little string quartet?

Brady: Yeah. It was freezing.

Chloe: [Laughs] I know, but I remember you took my hand, and we waltzed on the sidewalk.

Brady: And I remember that sidewalk because it was snowing, an wd itas so slippery that the two of us almost fell on our asses.

Chloe: [Laughs] Okay, so maybe it wasn’t the smoothest waltz, but I do remember that we laughed so hard that we just kind of slowly sank to the ground.

Brady: Yeah, we sank to the ground.

Chloe: [Sighs] Then you took me in your arms, and I-I remember how you kissed me. People everywhere living with

Chloe: Brady, I, uh… maybe–

Craig: Hey, honey. So sorry I’m late.

Chloe: Oh, hey, dad, hi.

Craig: I’m glad you are here. Hey, brady.

Brady: Mm, craig.

Craig: Are you, uh, meeting someone here for valentine’s day?

Brady: Um, no, not exactly.

Chloe: I-I invited brady to join us tonight, if that’s okay with you?

Chanel: Why the hell would i want to go anywhere with you?

Johnny: Never had a drink with a friend?

Chanel: A fri–you think we’re friends?

Johnny: Why not?

Chanel: Are you seriously asking that question?

Johnny: I just don’t know when things got so nasty between us.

Chanel: This isn’t about us being friends. This is about the lawsuit. You’re worried about me coming after your money.

Johnny: What money?

Chanel: Are you kidding me?

Johnny: My family’s rich. That doesn’t mean I control any of it–you should know that better than anyone. You couldn’t even pay your rent for a while.

Chanel: You are unbelievable.

Johnny: I’m just saying, you think this divorce is gonna somehow turn into some big payoff for you, you should think again. The only people getting richer are the lawyers.

Chanel: I’m done with this.

Johnny: You can–fine. All right, you can’t avoid me. We both live in salem, you’re business partners with my sister and much more.

Chanel: You leave allie out of this.

Johnny: Okay. I’m just saying, isn’t there some way we can try and figure this out without the lawyers? Let’s go someplace, talk. Just the two of us.

Gabi: You think johnny was pretending to be maggie? Why-why would he do that?

Jake: Who knows what goes on in that kid’s head? Maybe he wanted some alone time with you.

Gabi: So he broke into the kiriakis mansion and stole maggie’s phone? I mean, that’s a pretty elaborate scheme, knowing you’d just–you’d figure it out as soon as you got there.

Jake: Yeah, I admit, it’s, uh, doesn’t make much sense.

Gabi: At least you admit it.

Jake: [Scoffs] You have any other theories, detective benson?

Gabi: The other theory is, you’re lying.

Jake: [Scoffs] What?

Gabi: I know you have no reason to lie to me, so we can take that out of the equation.

Jake: No, I don’t have any reason to lie to you. Now, johnny, on the other hand– think about it. We have a strong bond, right? He’s on the outside, so it would benefit him to shake things up a little bit.

Gabi: I still don’t know what he’d gain by having you go over to see maggie.

Jake: What did he say to you after I left the mansion?

Gabi: Nothing–I told him I would contact him, then I came home.

Jake: I don’t trust the guy.

Gabi: I know you don’T. I know you don’t, but look. We don’t have to be partners for life with johnny. We just have to trust him long enough for him to call this meeting. Once we have his shares in place along with ours, then you can be the ceo of dimera, and I can be the ceo of titan. That’s what we’ve always wanted, no?

Jake: Yeah.

Gabi: You sure that’s what you still want?

Jake: Of course. I mean, but what I really want right now is for us to stop talking business.

Ciara: Jake thinks that johnny is trying to take gabi away from him; that doesn’t necessarily make him the most credible observer.

Ben: Right, but you have to admit, these are still red flags, ciara.

Ciara: Yeah, definitely. And if there is a chance that the devil is still in salem, we need to know about it.

Ben: Yeah, and fast.

Ciara: Oh, my god. Ben, I thought this was over. I really did–I thought that you and I were gonna be safe. I thought that our baby was gonna be safe, but–

Ben: Hey. I am not going to let anything happen to our baby, I promise you. You know I would do everything in my power to protect you both.

Ciara: But johnny is marlena’s grandson.

Ben: Yeah, and I understand that, and this woman has already gone through enough; the last thing I wanna do is cause her any more pain, but…

Ciara: Which, accusing her grandson her grandson of being the devil will definitely do. There has to be a way that we figure all of this out without getting her involved.

Ben: Hmm. Well, I can’t say I’m thrilled with this solution, but what if we talked to susan banks?

Tripp: [Sighs] Not bad.

Allie: Wow.

Tripp: Allie.

Allie: You did all this for me?

Tripp: You? No. No, no, no, I just needed to make a couple extra bucks, so I started an event planning business.

Allie: Oh, okay. Well, um, your clients are going to be very impressed.

Tripp: Yeah? Even though we’re outdoors in much colder weather than I was expecting?

Allie: It’s a beautiful night. I think it’s perfect to be out under the stars.

Tripp: I just thought it’d be a little more private than some restaurant.

Allie: Definitely, and– and this would make any girl feel special. It’s beautiful.

Tripp: So is my inspiration.

Allie: Thank you. What?

Tripp: Uh, look, um. I was planning on waiting to do this after our meal when we were, you know, gazing into each other’s eyes over dessert, but now that I have you here… I realize there’s no way I can wait that long, so… I’m just–I’m just gonna, uh…

Allie: Oh.

Tripp: [Laughs] Allie, I’ve never been happier than I am when I’m with you. We both came out of the darkest periods of our lives, and we pulled each other back out into the world. You gave me a life. You gave me hope. And I wanna spend the rest of our days trying to make you as happy as you’ve made me. I want to be your husband. I wanna be henry’s father. I want us to be a family. So… allie horton… will you marry me?

Allie: Yes.

Tripp: Yes?

Allie: Yes, tripp, I’ll marry you.

[Both laugh]

[Heartfelt music]

Chanel: My mom says that I should stay away from you and let the lawyers handle this.

Johnny: Mm, is that what you want? Turn our lives into some messy court battle?

Chanel: No!

Johnny: Then–what? Why don’t we just go someplace, sit down, figure it out, just the two of us. We can go back to your place. Or mine.

Chanel: Hell no.

Johnny: What’s wrong with my place?

Chanel: Everything! I’m never going back there again, johnny. If we are going to talk, we have to do it someplace a bit more private than in the middle of the square.

Johnny: There’s– there’s no one here now.

Chanel: Okay, but that could change at any minute, and it could get busy, so… follow me.

Jake: What’s wrong?

Gabi: Nothing, I’m just a little distracted.

Jake: By?

Gabi: I told you, I wanted to check on my brother.

Jake: [Sighs] Right, and then johnny interrupted you.

Gabi: Yeah, I never found out what happened in court. I wanna see how the first day of, uh, the trial went for rafe.

Jake: Of course.

Gabi: [Sighs] Oh, my god.

Jake: What is it?

Gabi: Nothing good. Not only did rafe’s accuser testify, but apparently, trask caught nicole trying to tamper with the witness.

Craig: I’m glad you invited brady, I–I know how close the two of you are, and, well, I understand how difficult it might be for you to meet the new man in my life.

Chloe: Yeah, I have to admit I’m a bit nervous about it. And I-I thought that brady being here, you know, he’d keep me from saying or doing something I shouldn’T.

Craig: Well, to be quite honest, I’ve been a little nervous myself. And then I started to think about it, and I went, “you don’t have anything to worry about,” because this guy that I’m seeing,” I mean, I gotta tell you, he is gonna put us all at ease. He’s funny, he’s–he’s got this gift of finding the humor in every situation, even if it’s a difficult one.

Chloe: Mm, funny– funny is good.

Craig: Yeah. He’s kind–he’s very kind. And I’m sure he is gonna love the both of you as you’re gonna love him. Life’s been hard enough.

Gabi: This is bad. This is really bad.

Jake: Hey, hey, gabi, look. It’s just the first day of the trial, all right? Prosecutor has done her job, it looks bad for the defense before they get their turn. It’s gonna be okay.

Gabi: I’m sorry, I-I cannot do this right now.

Jake: Right now or ever, apparently.

Gabi: What is that supposed to mean?

Jake: It’s valentine’s day, gabi–you’ve been acting weird all day.

Gabi: No, I haven’T.

Jake: You have. You have–I-I covered the bed in rose petals, I brought you chocolates.

Gabi: That I was allergic to.

Jake: I didn’t know about, okay? And more importantly, you’ve been acting all day like you don’t care about me, unless you’re being openly hostile, so what’s going on?

Gabi: You have to ask?

Jake: Yeah, I do.

Gabi: My brother is on trial for his life.

Jake: You sure that’s what this is about?

Gabi: What else would it be?

Jake: I don’t know, gabi, but it seems personal. We okay?

Gabi: We’re great. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to find some answers.

[Apprehensive music]

Ciara: What does susan banks know about johnny being possessed?

Ben: She seems to kind of have a sixth sense for this kind of thing. She was the one that warned us about the devil in the first place.

Ciara: Yeah, and she did have the premonition about how the devil was after her baby.

Ben: Exactly, and she recognized that dr. Evans was possessed before anybody else.

Ciara: Right, so if the devil is still in salem…

Ben: She is the one who would be able to sense it.

Ciara: You might be right. However, there’s only one issue with that.

Ben: What’s that?

Ciara: Johnny is her grandson, and she would do anything to protect him. I don’t know how happy she’s gonna be, getting a phone call from us, accusing her grandbaby of being the devil.

Tripp: Hmm. Mmm, that is really good.

Allie: Told you.

Tripp: You know, I feel like everything just tastes a little better when it’s being fed to you by your fiancéE.

Allie: You just wanted to say that word, didn’t you?

Tripp: Well, that’s what you are–my fiancéE. And pretty soon, my wife.

Chanel: Horton, tripp. I’m so sorry, I didn’t know you guys were here.

Johnny: Oops.

Chanel: Um, come on. Let’s go somewhere else.

Allie: Wait, um, dupree, what are you doing with him?

Johnny: Well, hello to you, too, sis.

Chanel: No, it’s-it’s cool. Johnny just wanted to talk about the divorce.

Johnny: But this looks romantic. What do you two have going on out here?

Your mission:

Gabi: Um, excuse me– can someone, um, help. Thank you for all your help.

[Apprehensive music]

Jake: Happy valentine’s day.

Gabi: This doesn’t make sense, jake. How could you betray me like this?

Craig: I-I don’t know what is holding him up. There’s no texts, no messages.

Chloe: Dad, it’s okay. He’s only, like, a few minutes late.

Craig: Well, I-I’m gonna text him again. He’s probably got a lot of traffic.

Brady: Yeah, that’s probably it.

Chloe: Well, when he does get here, I just realized, I don’t even know his name.

Brady: Leo stark.

Craig: Uh–how did you know?

Leo: Happy valentine’s day.

Craig: Hi!

[Laughs]

Ciara: Babe, I still don’t know if calling susan is such a good idea. I mean, what if we tell her about johnny, and then she warns him?

Ben: Well, ciara, we have to just hope she does the right thing. Unless you have a better idea– I’m all ears.

Ciara: Fine, make the call.

Ben: Yeah?

Ciara: What are you even gonna say to her? Like, “hey, susan, hi, what’s up? How you doing? Is your grandson possessed?” It’s kinda weird.

[Line trilling]

[Machine beeps]

Ben: Hey, susan. It’s ben weston. Uh, give me a call back when you get this. There’s just something I need talk to you about, and it’s pretty important. Thank you. Pretty important? God, I just panicked. That was so stupid.

Ciara: No, it– that’s all right. She’s probably out with roger for valentine’s day anyway.

Ben: Yeah. So we may not get any answers tonight anyway, right?

Ciara: I guess we will just have to wait.

Ben: I guess so.

Ciara: Let’s really hope that we are just jumping to some crazy conclusion and that the devil is out of salem for good.

Ben: Ciara, if we’re not, and he is here, and he’s after our baby, we’re gonna get through it. We’re gonna deal with it. ‘Cause we’re together.

Allie: Guess what? Tripp proposed!

Chanel: Did he?

Tripp: And allie said yes.

Chanel: Oh, well–wow! That’s, uh–congratulations. I-I’m really happy for you two. I–I just meant between my divorce and this movie, and– I really need to get away from johnny. But I promise you that this isn’t about us sleeping together.

Allie: Johnny? Aren’t you going to say something?

Johnny: Like what?

Allie: I don’t know, like maybe congratulations? You can’t be a little happy for your twin sister?

Johnny: No, I am, I– I’m just curious to find out if you told tripp before you accepted his proposal.

Tripp: Told me what?

Johnny: That she slept with my wife.

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Days Update Friday, March 4, 2022

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Update written by Joseph

Anna is at home wondering what is taking so long when Tony then returns home. Anna rushes up and hugs him. Anna asks if he’s alright as she had been so worried. Tony responds that he’s fine, Kristen got away, but he and Chad were able to bring Abigail, Steve, and Kayla safely home. Anna admits she had a queasy feeling when she heard where he was headed. Tony acknowledges the island does have history. Anna brings up his romantic trip with Renee DuMonde. Tony says that was a lifetime ago. Anna states that it was silly to bring up since they know Renee is long dead. Tony then informs her that Renee was there.

Steve and Kayla have Sarah in the hospital. Sarah questions why she’s being held in this hospital against her will. Kayla says they are just running tests. Sarah reminds them that they weren’t poisoned and demands that they stop calling her Sarah.

Ava sits in the interrogation room, remarking that the three losers who framed Rafe better not have ratted her out. Chad enters the room and greets her. Ava asks what he’s doing here. Chad responds that he’s here to find out why she kidnapped his wife and who helped her do it.

Gwen has a nightmare about Abigail showing up at her and Xander’s door with the truth about what happened to Sarah.

Anna doesn’t understand since they know Renee DuMonde died years ago. Tony clarifies that he meant “Renee” because that’s what she calls herself and actually believes that she is Renee. Anna asks who she really is. Tony reveals that it’s Sarah Horton.

Kayla tells Sarah that she is Sarah and only thinks she isn’t because of the drug she was injected with last year. Sarah questions how a drug can make her think that she’s someone else. Steve says they aren’t sure yet. Kayla says that’s why they need to do an MRI and CT scan to check brain damage. Sarah wants to get home to Tony and Chad.

Ava claims to have no idea what Chad is talking about and that she doesn’t even know Abigail. Chad says the police believe otherwise. Ava questions what the police think she did with Abigail. Chad says locked her away on a deserted island where he just found her. Ava asks if he thinks she brought her there. Chad says maybe not personally, but she was masquerading as Sarah at the airfield when Abigail was knocked out. Ava says she didn’t lay a hand on her. Chad says someone knocked Abigail unconscious and Ava was there, so he asks who was helping her. Ava thinks back to Gwen knocking Abigail out at the airfield. Chad tells Ava that she can act innocent, but he’s not leaving until she identifies her accomplice.

Gwen wakes up from her nightmare about Abigail telling Xander about Sarah in a panic. Xander asks her what’s going on and if she’s alright.

Jack and Jennifer anxiously wait at home for Abigail to return. Abigail comes in and they rush up to embrace her, check on her, and tell her how glad they are that she’s home. Abigail assures that she’s fine. Jennifer asks where Chad is. Abigail reveals that he went to go confront her kidnapper.

Ava tells Chad that the mask was just a harmless prank. Chad argues that she still stood there and did nothing while someone knocked out his wife and dragged her onto the plane. Chad asks who it was. Ava claims she can’t answer that question. Chad argues that she can but doesn’t want to. Chad brings up he and Tony talking to Ned Grainger and he was the one who told them where Abigail was. Chad adds that Kristen was there at the island so she didn’t knock Abigail out. Ava repeats that she can’t answer his question. Chad tells her that she will just have to answer to the police. Ava argues that she hasn’t committed a crime. Chad calls her an accessory to kidnapping. Ava claims to have nothing to do with it. Chad knows all about her past and says the crimes may seem meaningless to her but this is about his wife and the mother of his children, so he’s going to make damn sure that someone pays for what they did to her. Chad adds that Ava could walk out with a slap on the wrist if she just turns on her partner.

Gwen tells Xander that it was just a bad dream. Xander asks if she remembers what it was about this time since it’s been happening a lot recently. Xander asks if it would help to talk about it. Gwen claims it was about Dr. Snyder. Xander says he hasn’t thought about him for a minute and says no wonder she’s so rattled. Gwen calls it terrifying and claims that he had come back from the dead in her dream and that he told her Xander was just using her to get over Sarah. Xander hopes her subconscious didn’t come up with this dream because she doubts his feelings for her. Gwen doesn’t know why she had the dream but says it scared her half to death. Xander informs her that he dreamed last night that they were married with four kids. Xander admits he didn’t dream about it but he daydreams of it all the time. Xander reminds Gwen that they are getting married soon and that wouldn’t be happening if he didn’t adore her and want to spend the rest of his life with her. Gwen knows that his feelings for her are genuine and that he loves her. Gwen can’t wait to be his wife. Xander comments on her bad dreams and asks if she’s nervous about Abigail coming home. Gwen asks why she would be nervous about that. Xander tells Gwen to tell him.

Kayla knows it’s a lot to process as she tells Sarah that Chad is not her brother and she’s not a DiMera. Kayla says that her name is Sarah Horton and she can prove it. Sarah asks to be let out of the hospital. Kayla says she can’t because a lot of friends and family love and miss her. Kayla asks her to let them do these tests as she’s confident in a treatment plan for her. Kayla mentions that Abigail recovered from a very similar condition, so she can too. Steve says they want to help her any way they can. Sarah then decides that whatever is going on, she wants to know the truth about her life, so she tells Kayla to run the tests. Kayla thinks she’s making a wise decision and will go set them up. Steve decides to let Sarah rest and tells her to hang in there. Sarah thanks them as Kayla says she’ll be back. Kayla and Steve then exit the room.

Abigail reveals to Jack and Jennifer that Ava was under the Sarah mask. Jennifer questions why she would do that. Abigail says Ava claimed it was a prank but she knew it was more and then someone came up behind her and knocked her out. Abigail adds that Chad is with Ava now and he’s determined to find out who it was.

Ava questions Chad thinking she would just get to walk after giving him a name. Chad says the district attorney will want the big fish. Chad adds that his wife was the victim and his name has a lot of pull in town so he could convince Melinda to cut Ava a deal. Ava argues that he has no way of knowing that Melinda would say yes. Chad asks what her alternative is and why she would want to go down for someone else’s crime.

Steve finishes a call at the hospital, updating Brady on everyone being safe. Steve tells Kayla that he was waiting until Sarah’s test results to call Maggie, hoping that they can give her good news. Kayla says the tests are ready so she’s going to bring Sarah in.

Xander understands Gwen is still not on the best of terms with Abigail and that she was very upset when Abigail accused her of being Sarah. Gwen calls that quite hurtful. Xander assures that Abigail, Jack, and everyone else now knows it couldn’t have been Gwen since she was in the town square with Abigail and “Sarah”. Xander says it all worked out for the best since “Sarah” coming back gave him the closure that he needed and it reminded him that he’s finished with her. Xander tells Gwen that they belong together and there is nothing that will get in the way of them getting married as they kiss.

Steve and Kayla go to get Sarah but find that she is gone from her hospital room.

Anna questions Tony about Sarah being convinced that she is Renee. Tony says that she is acting like they are madly in love and she wants to pick up where they left off years ago. Tony adds that he tried to set her straight but she is stuck in this emotional delusion. Tony says Steve and Kayla took her to the hospital for tests, so hopefully they have gotten through to her by now. Tony declares that Sarah will just have to accept that Anna is the one and only love of his life. Tony and Anna kiss until Sarah walks in and tells Anna to get her hands off of her Tony.

Ava tells Chad that he makes a compelling pitch but she will take her chances because if the cops had anything on her, they’d already have arrested her. Ava says they will have to let her go soon but Chad says he wouldn’t count on that since she’s a witness and person of interest in a kidnapping. Ava remarks that she’s always a person of interest so she’s used to that. Chad tells her to enjoy her quiet time then but if she decides she doesn’t want to go to prison, she can give him a call. Chad then exits the room.

Gwen asks Xander why he goes by Cook and not Kiriakis. Xander blames his complicated family history. Gwen likes Cook. Xander says she doesn’t have to take his name but Gwen says it sounds perfect to her. They kiss until Gwen gets a text from Ava, telling her to answer her phone. Ava then calls her. Xander questions who is calling at this hour. Gwen claims that she can’t imagine and answers the phone. Ava tells Gwen that she needs to see her right now and orders her down to the police station.

Abigail says there’s no news from Chad yet. Jennifer says what’s important is that Abigail is safe and not hurt and everyone is fine. Jack is sure it was terrifying. Abigail is grateful to be back and thanks them for staying around to take care of her kids. They talk about how much they missed her. Abigail says now that she’s home, she guesses they can go back to Boston. Jack knows the Spectator is in good hands with her and they are proud of what a good writer and journalist she has become. Abigail says she has them to thank for being her role models and inspiring her. Abigail guesses she has her next big story; The Kidnapping of Sarah Horton. Abigail reveals to Jack and Jennifer that Sarah was there as Kristen had been holding her captive since her wedding last year which shocks Jack and Jennifer. Jack realizes Xander was right that Sarah was in trouble. Abigail says she accidentally stumbled onto the fact that it was Kristen masquerading as Sarah, who broke it off with Xander, not Sarah. Abigail calls it terribly sad since Sarah ended up being Kristen’s prisoner for months and didn’t even know where she was. Jack calls Kristen a sadistic maniac. Abigail adds that Kristen won’t pay for this crime like all the others because she got away. Jack asks about Sarah being alive and well. Abigail confirms that she’s alive but not so well.

Steve tells Kayla that he should’ve known that Sarah was playing them and never should’ve left her alone. Kayla says she had them both fooled. Steve feels she couldn’t have gotten too far. Kayla gets a call from the head of security, who says they caught Sarah on the security cameras, leaving the hospital. Steve guesses he knows where she went.

Sarah tells Anna again to step away from her Tony. Anna says she’s sorry but this is her Tony. Anna understands she is confused but they love each other. Sarah argues that Tony would have never looked at Anna if he knew she was alive. Sarah calls their marriage a sham. Anna asks what to do about this person. Tony tells her to try to keep her calm while he calls Kayla. Sarah tells him that he is not calling Kayla and she is not going to be calm. Sarah calls Anna a tramp and tells her to get the hell out of her family home. Anna says she’s trying to be patient because she understands Sarah is ill, but she’s not going anywhere as this is her home. Sarah points out that Stefano is not Anna’s father. Anna argues that he’s not her father either. Sarah speaks to the portrait of Stefano and orders Tony to tell Anna to hit the bricks. Anna says that’s enough and if anyone is going anywhere, it’s Sarah. Sarah says over her dead body. Anna warns that could be arranged as she goes after Sarah.

Gwen tells Ava that it’s a bit early. Ava says it’s not her fault that the cops hauled her down before she even had her morning coffee. Ava asks if Gwen is alone. Gwen says she’s not and asks what’s up. Ava says she’s being held for questioning in connection with the abduction of Abigail DiMera. Ava adds that Chad was just there grilling her about who she saw hit his wife over the head. Ava warns Gwen that if she’s not down there in ten minutes, her name is coming up in conversation as in “Gwen hit Abigail over the head”. Gwen tells Ava that she will be there as soon as she can and hangs up. Xander asks Gwen who that was. Gwen claims it was a wedding planner that she reached out to. Xander feels it’s a bit early for a call. Gwen says that’s the best thing about her and she will go see her because there was a cancellation. Xander offers to go with her but Gwen says she will just take the meeting and see how it goes. Gwen then gets out of bed, leaving Xander confused.

Abigail explains to Jack and Jennifer how Sarah is not in her right mind. Abigail calls it heart breaking and says she can relate. Abigail adds that it’s also really difficult for Tony because Sarah believes that she is Tony’s old flame, Renee DuMonde. Jack calls that strange. Abigail calls it complicated, especially because Sarah as Renee is madly in love with Tony.

Tony separates Anna and Sarah. Sarah tells Tony to keep Anna away from her. Anna asks if the world has gone mad. Tony says they need to work this out like adults. Sarah apologizes to Tony and agrees to calm down for his sake. Steve and Kayla arrive to find Sarah. Anna tells them that Sarah crashed in and attacked her. Anna asks them to take her back to the hospital where she belongs. Kayla offers to take Sarah back to the hospital but Sarah refuses. Anna asks if Kayla can do something about this. Kayla says she can’t force her because it’s a free country and she’s no longer in danger. Anna argues that Sarah almost attacked her before they got there. Sarah says that Anna attacked her, so she should be taken to the hospital. Sarah then leaves the room to go freshen up. Tony questions if there is nothing else they can do. Kayla says they could try to get a court order. Tony asks what to do until then. Kayla tells him to just keep Sarah safe. Steve says that’s until they figure something out. Kayla adds that they will also know where she is. Kayla tells them to call if they need anything. Anna argues that they didn’t do anything. Tony says he’ll be in touch. Steve and Kayla exit as Sarah comes back in to the room. Anna questions Tony letting Sarah stay here. Sarah argues that it’s her family home. Tony agrees to let her stay for now. Anna declares that she’s not going anywhere either because she and Tony are husband and wife. Sarah argues that they were but she will hire Tony the best lawyer in town to get him out of this nightmare of a marriage. Anna assures they are very happily married. Sarah warns that if Anna doesn’t leave, she will have her forcibly removed but Tony says no. Sarah tells Tony that Renee is going to take care of everything as she kisses him on the cheek. Sarah declares that it’s good to be home as she walks out of the room.

Chad goes to the Horton house where Jack greets him with a hug and says Abigail is waiting to hear from him. Jack tells Chad that they appreciate everything he and Tony did to bring Abigail home. Chad is just happy that she’s ok. Jack talks about what happened to Sarah and says he was just about to call Sarah to let him know what happened and that Sarah didn’t leave him voluntarily. Chad is sure that Xander will be happy to hear that. Jack is sure he will, but mentions that Xander is getting married. Chad is surprised and questions Xander getting married to Gwen.

Gwen goes to see Ava in the interrogation room. Gwen can’t believe that Ava made her come down here. Ava asks if she just wanted her to sit here and rot. Gwen reminds Ava that she’s not supposed to be seen with her. Ava says that is the least of her problems.

Xander gets a call from Jack, who informs him that Abigail just got back. Xander calls that wonderful news. Jack then reveals that Sarah was there too on the island with Abigail. Xander doesn’t understand. Jack reminds Xander of when he got a call from Susan Banks on his wedding day about how she saw Sarah going upstairs with Rex. Jack informs Xander that “Susan” was actually Kristen but she didn’t only impersonate Susan, she also impersonated Sarah. Xander is shocked as Jack reveals to Xander that the woman he saw in bed with Rex and the woman that broke up with him was Kristen in a Sarah mask. Jack says he’s sorry to tell him like this. Xander asks about when Sarah came back to Salem to visit Maggie and asks if that was Kristen too. Jack reveals that was actually Ava. Xander can’t believe it and calls it too insane to be true. Jack says he’s afraid it is, as Abigail confirmed it. Xander asks where Sarah is now. Jack informs him that they are taking her to the hospital. Xander declares that he has to go find her and see her. Jack says there is one more thing he needs to know but Xander hangs up and races out of his room.

Jennifer hugs Chad and says he is their hero for bringing Abigail home. Chad talks about how much the kids missed her too. Abigail thanks Jennifer for her and Jack being there again. Jennifer goes to check on Jack. Chad asks Abigail how she’s feeling and what he can do for her. Abigail says she’s too wound up to be tired and asks how it went with Ava. Chad says she stonewalled him, but he can tell she was panicked. Chad adds that they know Ava didn’t assault her, but given her track record, Melinda shouldn’t have a problem getting the charges to stick. They agree that the only way Ava can save herself is to name her accomplice.

Gwen questions if Ava is going to rat her out. Ava says despite her fair share of crimes, she’s managed to stay out of prison for most of her life, so she’s not getting locked up for this. Ava warns that if she does get arrested, the only way out may be to give them a name. Ava asks Gwen why she shouldn’t sacrifice her to save herself.

Jennifer asks Jack how Xander took the news. Jack says he was stunned but he will be even more stunned when he hears the whole story since he hung up before he could tell him. Jack adds that Xander wanted to go find her so he’s off to the hospital. Jack confirms that Xander doesn’t know the real Sarah didn’t reject him, but he doesn’t know that the real Sarah considers herself to be Renee DuMonde.

Tony tells Anna that he’s sorry that she has to go through this. Anna argues that Tony was playing along with Sarah’s delusions. Tony asks Anna to have a little compassion since Sarah is mentally ill and needs some kindness. Anna asks what if that drives his wife crazy.

Sarah walks through the town square and sits at the bench, looking at the Tom and Alice plaque. Sarah brings up that people keep saying she is their granddaughter Sarah, but she is not. She’s Renee DuMonde and she’s here to take her life back and finally be with the man she loves. Xander then comes out from the Salem Inn and is shocked to see Sarah.

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Jennifer returns home and calls out to Jack, who joins her in the room. Jennifer starts quickly talking about publishing an article in the Spectator about Abigail’s disappearance until Jack is able to stop her to inform her that Chad and Tony have found Abigail. Jennifer is thrilled and hugs Jack, asking where Abigail is and if they are bringing her home. Jack confirms that Chad should be rescuing her as they speak.

After Chad finds Abigail, Tony then enters. Sarah rushes up and hugs Tony, saying she can’t believe he’s here, leaving Tony confused.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna complains about spending Valentine’s Day alone and being unable to reach Tony and having no idea where he is or if he’s okay. Anna declares now she must stress eat so she opens her box of Valentines chocolates but finds all the chocolate covered cherries have been eaten. Anna wonders when Tony is coming home.

Tony questions Sarah calling him her love. Sarah that’s what he is and will always be. Chad is confused while Abigail thinks she can explain.

Kayla complains about Kristen telling her and Steve that she drugged their food. Steve asks what the point would be when she’s already holding them captive. Kristen clarifies that she didn’t give them a sedative but something a little bit stronger. Kristen declares it’s strong enough to permanently solve the problem they have been causing her. Kristen hopes they enjoyed their anniversary because it may be their last. Steve knew she was dangerous but questions her going to murder. Kristen says no one is going to die because she drugged them but not with poison. Kristen reveals it was a concotion that will make them forget this whole ordeal. Kristen adds that she can’t keep them on this island forever and she’s not interested in killing them, so it would really suck if they remembered this and could testify against her. Steve asks what the hell she’s talking about. Kristen states that the island chicken comes with a side of amnesia. Steve then charges Kristen.

Tony questions what has come over Sarah and tells her to stop kissing him because he’s a happily married man.

Anna tries calling Tony but it goes to voicemail. Anna decides she’s going to go get some answers and exits the mansion.

Xander and Gwen kiss in bed. Gwen says it’s time to eat so she gets out of bed. Xander jokes about her ditching him for room service. Xander gets up with her and they kiss back onto the bed. Gwen stops and says there is something serious she’d like to talk to him about. Xander asks what’s on her mind. Gwen says it’s their wedding as they have a few details to sort out, like when and where. Xander suggest St Luke’s church. Gwen questions them getting married in front of God and everyone. Xander jokes that his cousin Ciara married a serial killer there. Gwen suggests somewhere more personal to them. Xander asks if she means the Horton family home but Gwen says Julie wouldn’t go for that. Xander says they have to discuss the wedding party as he’s going to ask Jack to be his best man, so maybe Jennifer will stand up for Gwen. Gwen worries that Jennifer thinks she killed her mother so it would be in poor taste. Xander tells Gwen that her perfect maid of honor would be Ava Vitali. Gwen questions why he would suggest Ava. Xander brings up that she said they got close after Ava’s son died. Gwen claims she only offered her condolences because she knew Charlie in passing. Xander thought they formed a deeper connection, having both lost a child. Gwen says she just said a few kind words to her and that was all. Xander says it was just an idea. Gwen apologizes and assures that she will find someone, just not Ava or Jennifer. Xander asks if she read Jennifer’s article about Abigail. Gwen calls it heart wrenching. Xander can’t imagine how difficult it must be for Jack as well. Xander suggests they swing by and offer their support, so he can ask Jack to be his best man while they are there. Gwen thinks he should do that on his own because things are tense between her and Abigail, so she’s sure that she’s the last person they want to see. Xander encourages her not to be worried as Jack knows that she has no idea where Abigail is and it was clear how much it meant to Jack to be able to lean on her. Gwen thinks Xander asking Jack to be his best man is a moment that should be shared between them. Xander agrees to give Jack her love. They kiss and then Xander goes to get dressed.

Jennifer questions why Kristen would go after Abigail unless she was involved in Sarah’s disappearance. Jack asks who knows what Kristen is thinking or why she does what she does, but when Chad gets home with Abigail, he will have answers. Anna comes in and apologizes for barging in but says the door was open and she’s going out of her mind with worry about Tony, Abigail, and Chad since no one is returning her calls or texts. Jack and Jennifer tell Anna the good news that Tony and Chad are on their way to Abigail now. Anna calls that really great news and says they must be so relieved. Anna asks where Abigail is. Jack reveals that Kristen has been holding her hostage on an island off the coast. Anna says she’s very happy for them but she knows that island. Anna stops and says she won’t rain on their parade but Jennifer wants to know what she’s thinking. Anna reveals that she knows Tony spent an extended holiday on that island with his ex-lover Renee DuMonde.

Sarah tells Tony that she should’ve known Tony’s wife was the reason that he’s being so cold to her. Sarah talks about her being a thorn in her side since they started dating, which they only did because they thought they were siblings. Sarah tells Tony that he will never get over her. Tony asks God to help him. Abigail then explains that Sarah thinks she is Renee DuMonde.

Steve manages to tie Kristen up while Kayla holds the gun on her. Kristen warns them to enjoy their victory while they can remember it, because they won’t when the drugs kick in. Steve asks how much of that crap she put in their food. Kristen says it was enough to obliterate the memories of a herd of elephants. Steve still thinks she’s bluffing but Kristen assures that she’s not. Kristen suggests they use this time to reflect on their memories with their children and each other, because soon their epic love story will permanently fade to black.

Tony questions how it’s possible that Sarah Horton thinks she’s Renee DuMonde. Sarah complains about Tony talking about this Sarah nonsense like the others. Sarah declares she’s been stuck on this island for long enough and is ready to go back to Salem. Chad says they will be right down. Sarah says that gives her and Tony a moment to be alone. Sarah and Tony then exit the room.

Jack and Jennifer talk to Anna about Tony getting Ned to come clean. Anna talks about Tony being devoted to Chad and doing anything for him. Jennifer acknowledges that he went above and beyond this time. Jack realizes he needs to let Gwen know that Abigail is coming home since Gwen has been so worried. Anna asks how Gwen is doing. Jack says she’s doing very well and getting married. Anna laughs and says that surprises her. Jack asks why. Anna says she doesn’t want to be insensitive since Gwen is Jack’s daughter, but she has created a world of problems since coming to Salem so she’s just wondering who would have the tolerance to put up with her tendency to lie and be vindictive. Anna questions what man would have the patience to share his life with a woman like Gwen. Xander arrives and reveals that man would be him.

Ava shows up at Gwen’s door. Gwen pulls her inside and questions what she’s doing here. Ava responds that they have a problem.

Abigail informs Chad that Kristen injected Sarah with the same drug that Gwen used in Abigail’s champagne. Abigail feels awful because she knows the damage that drug can do and now Sarah thinks she’s an entirely different person. Chad questions how the drug gave Sarah his dead sister’s memories. Abigail explains that came from Renee’s diary.

Sarah tells Tony that they can’t leave as they have to eat first. Tony says they can eat on the plane. Sarah argues that Kristen cooked up a feast for tonight so it would be an insult not to stay and enjoy it. Tony is sure she’ll understand. Sarah demands that no one is going anywhere until they all sit down together and have a meal and she won’t take no for an answer.

Kayla tells Steve that they need to find the others before their memories fade as if they tell Sarah and Abigail, they can alert the hospital so the staff can help them out as soon as they get home. Kristen wishes them luck with that because she drugged Sarah and Abigail too. Kristen reveals that all of her guests are having her very special island chicken tonight, so by morning, none of them will remember how to tie their own shoes.

Abigail explains to Chad that when Sarah first got there, she was just like Abigail was after Gwen drugged her, so to keep her calm and occupied, Kristen gave her a bunch of books to read including Renee’s diary and she became so obsessed with the story that she started to think the stories were hers. Chad says the good news is that they found Abigail so they can head back to Salem to get Sarah the help she needs. Abigail asks Chad how he found her. Chad informs her that Ned Grainger told them where she was since an eye witness confirmed he flew to the airfield the night she disappeared. Chad adds that there was no flight plan or security footage but Tony knew Ned a little bit, so they tracked him down in Florida and Tony convinced him to tell them where she was. Chad states that now they know Kristen put Ned up to kidnapping her and flying her out here. Abigail then reveals it wasn’t Kristen, it was Ava.

Gwen questions Ava showing up when Xander could have seen her. Ava tells her to relax as she saw Xander leave and waited a bit. Gwen asks why she’s there. Ava repeats that they have a problem and brings up Jennifer’s article. Ava worries about Jack and Jennifer being back and making a big stink about their daughter. Gwen tells her to calm down. Ava says that’s easy for her to say since Abigail didn’t see her wearing the Sarah mask. Gwen says that’s not necessarily a problem. Ava questions what she thinks is going to happen if Chad and Tony bring Abigail and Sarah back to Salem.

Jack tries to cover what Anna said towards Xander but Anna tells him not to apologize for her because she meant what she said. Anna wishes she didn’t feel that way because she cares about Jack and realizes that he has tender feelings for Gwen, but she doesn’t. Jennifer suggests staying off the subject of Gwen. Xander disagrees and says that Gwen was deeply unhappy and very angry when she came to Salem which led to her behaving badly, but she has changed. Xander adds that Gwen feels deep regret for the hurt she caused her family and she’s terribly sorry for how she behaved. Anna questions if he’s sure. Anna says she is sorry for everybody who now trusts Gwen, when she was hired as a nanny and then slept with Chad just to ruin Abigail’s life. Anna brings up what Gwen tried to do Jack and Jennifer’s marriage out of spite. Jennifer says she’s gotten past that. Anna remarks that she would never be able to get past the fact that someone took a wrecking ball to her life like that. Anna acknowledges that people can change but in the case of Gwen, she suggests Xander be careful because you never know what a woman like that could still be hiding.

Tony and Sarah sit down at the dinner table. Sarah reminds him to wait until everyone is there before eating. Sarah wonders what’s keeping Abigail and Chad.

Chad questions Ava being the one in the Sarah mask. Abigail knows it makes no sense. Chad wonders if Ava was doing it to help a friend since she and Kristen were close at one point. Abigail questions close enough for multiple felonies. Abigail goes over ripping off the mask and then getting hit from behind, so the only one that she knows was there was Ava. Abigail suggests asking Steve and Kayla if they have any other insights so they should probably go find them. Chad questions that. Abigail explains that Kristen kidnapped them in Italy and brought them here, so her and Chad hurry out of the room to go find them.

Jennifer suggests a more neutral subject. Anna says that’s fine as she’s had her say about Gwen. Jack mentions that Anna has already heard the news, so he wanted to inform Xander that Abigail is coming home. Xander calls that tremendous news and says that’s why he came over, because he and Gwen read Jennifer’s article and wanted to express their support. Anna questions where Gwen is then. Xander responds that Gwen encouraged him to come without her, given the still strained relationship between her and Abigail. Anna says it will be a wonderful relief when Abigail, Chad, and Tony all come back safely to Salem. Xander agrees and knows Gwen feels the same.

Gwen tells Ava to stop because her speculation is not helpful. Ava warns that she should be nervous because if Abigail and Sarah get back here, both of their lives will go up in smoke. Gwen argues that Kristen promised not to let that happen. Ava questions believing Kristen will keep her promise. Gwen argues that Kristen is Ava’s friend. Ava points out that Kristen blackmailed them in to helping her escape, so if her back is against the wall, she won’t think twice about selling them out. Ava adds that if that happens, then Gwen can say goodbye to her boyfriend and her dad and hello to prison.

Kayla says they are going to find Abigail and Sarah. Kristen warns them to hope they still remember them. Kristen guesses this is goodbye. Kayla tells her that she is going back to Salem to pay for everything she’s done. Kayla assures she will see them again. Kristen says by then, she won’t have a clue who she is or why she’s about to kill them. Kristen laughs as Steve and Kayla exit the room.

Chad and Abigail join Tony and Sarah in the living room. Chad says they need to find Steve and Kayla. Abigail asks if Sarah knows where they are. Sarah responds that she might have an idea or two. Abigail asks her to take them to Steve and Kayla but Sarah says no because she doesn’t trust Steve after he threatened Kristen. Abigail explains that Steve is her uncle and a wonderful man, so she asks Sarah to take them to he and Kayla. Sarah says she will right after they eat. Abigail insists they need to go now. Sarah warns her that if she wants to see Steve and Kayla, she will pull up a chair and join them. Abigail and Chad then sit at the table. Chad asks if Abigail had any problems with the food on the island. Abigail says it’s been fine so far. Sarah calls it the best chicken they will have in their life and then she promises to take them to Steve and Kayla. Sarah questions what could be the harm in all of them having a nice family dinner together.

Gwen reveals to Ava that she and Xander got engaged. Ava congratulates her. Ava apologizes for getting a little worked up before but the article threw her. Ava tells Gwen that she is happy for her and adds that her son is proposing to his girlfriend tonight. Gwen comments that there must be something in the water. Ava doesn’t think so since no one is asking for her hand. Ava declares that everybody is getting their happily ever after except her. Ava then asks who needs love when you got revenge to keep you warm. Gwen states that revenge does not solve anything and only makes you feel worse. Gwen encourages Ava to find another way. Ava says she tried and stopped being so paranoid but that just got her a boyfriend who cheated on her with her best friend. Gwen agrees that’s awful. Ava says it’s her problem and congratulates Gwen and Xander on having a long and happy life together. Ava then exits.

Anna says they are thrilled that Abigail, Chad, and Tony will soon be home and safe in Salem. Anna decides to get going. Anna urges Xander to heed her warning about Gwen. Xander urges Anna to keep an open mind about Gwen, noting that Gwen speaks highly about her. Xander says that Gwen believes people can change and is confident that one day Anna will change her mind about her or become her friend. Anna calls it unlikely but supposes stranger things have happened. Anna says she will see them all soon. Anna congratulates Jack and Jennifer on the wonderful news as she then exits. Jack admits that Anna can be outspoken. Xander then asks Jack to be his best man when he marries Gwen. Jack gladly accepts as they hug. Xander jokes that he will soon be Jack’s son in law.

Abigail, Chad, Tony, and Sarah eat their dinner. Abigail says the sooner they finish, the sooner Sarah will take them to Steve and Kayla. Steve and Kayla then burst in, screaming for them not to eat the chicken. Kayla worries that it’s too late. Chad questions what she means. Steve and Kayla warn them of being poisoned. Chad complains that he ate half the chicken. Sarah stops them all and declares no one has been poisoned. Kayla says that Kristen told them that she drugged the food. Sarah reveals that she switched it out as she found a bottle of this cloudy liquid with a feather next to it in the kitchen when Kristen was cooking. Sarah remembered Kristen telling her that the serial killer that was after her used a Raven’s feather. Sarah announces that she emptied the bottle out and filled it back up with milk. Abigail realizes then they are not in danger.

Jack brings Jennifer roses and reminds her that it’s Valentine’s Day. Jennifer can’t believe Jack even found time to shop. Jack talks about when they met and says Jennifer turned his life upside down and taught him about faith. Jack informs her that he took an hour from worrying about their daughter, to make sure Jennifer had a Valentine’s Day to remember. Jack says that faith assured him that Abigail would be coming home, just like how he will always come home to her. Jennifer tells Jack that she loves him forever and wishes him a Happy Valentine’s Day as they kiss.

Chad questions what they are doing as Abigail goes back to get Renee’s diary. Abigail hopes that Sarah will be okay. Chad encourages that they will get Sarah the help she needs back in Salem. Chad adds how impressed he is that Abigail knew it wasn’t Sarah back in Salem and he still can’t believe it was Ava. Chad declares that as soon as they get home, Ava is going down and so is her accomplice.

Xander returns to his room to Gwen. Gwen asks how it went. Xander calls it interesting since Anna was there but he has good news. Xander announces that Jack agreed to be his best man which Gwen calls wonderful. Xander then adds that it looks like Abigail will be home in time for their wedding which Gwen questions. Xander reveals they found Abigail and she’s coming home.

Sarah tells Tony how happy she is that they are finally together. Sarah can’t wait to get back to Salem so Tony can get divorced and kick Anna to the curb.

Kayla tells Steve that she can’t wait to see Kristen’s face when she finds out her plan was ruined. They go back to where they left Kristen tied up, but find that Kristen is gone.

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Days Update Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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Tripp goes to the Brady Pub where Roman asks him about proposing to Allie. Tripp informs him that it was a disaster.

Allie remains outside crying as Kate approaches. Allie mentions that she hoped it was Tripp. Kate asks her what’s wrong. Allie says everything as Kate hugs her.

Tony and Chad sit on the DiMera Jet. Chad worries that Ned was Abigail’s kidnapper and could have sent them on a wild goose chase. Tony assures that he convinced Ned to tell them the truth. Chad complains that it’s taking so long to get there. Tony insists that they now know where Abigail is. Chad points out that’s with Kristen. Chad prays that Abigail is safe and unharmed by the time they finally get there.

Abigail pounds on the door as Kristen has locked her in the bedroom where Sarah was held. Abigail says she was out of her mind to believe Kristen anyway. Sarah then enters the room. Abigail is excited to see her but Sarah is left confused.

Kristen has Steve and Kayla tied up with gags over the mouth as they are sat at a table. Kristen wheels in a food cart and wishes them a Happy Valentine’s Day. Kristen says she’s sorry about the gags but she couldn’t bear another lecture and says they’ve always been so pushy. Kristen flashes back to Steve and Kayla threatening her with flare guns. Kristen reveals that Sarah was the one that knocked Steve out from behind. Kristen then says she means Renee DuMonde.

Abigail tells Sarah that she’s so happy to see her as she’s the reason she came here. Sarah questions what Abigail is doing in her room and complains about having to sleep somewhere else last night. Sarah asks why everyone keeps calling her Sarah and tells Abigail that her name is Renee DuMonde. Abigail apologizes for upsetting her and says she knows everything that’s happened to her because Kristen told her. Sarah says it’s not her, it’s everyone else. Sarah claims that she knows who she is and asks if they are all crazy or something.

Kate asks Allie who she cheated on Tripp with. Allie admits that it was Chanel. Allie says Chanel is like her best friend she’s ever had and she couldn’t believe how happy she was to see her again when she moved here. Kate asks if Chanel came on to her. Allie assures that was not the case and they just had a couple of kisses. Kate asks if she considers that cheating. Allie says no and that Tripp was cool with that and didn’t judge her or anything. Allie adds that Chanel and Johnny got married and they put that all behind them. Kate doesn’t understand the problem then. Allie explains that after Johnny broke up with Chanel in front of everyone, Chanel was a wreck and asked her to stay over. Allie says they were laying in bed and it just happened. Kate asks if Allie told Tripp. Allie reveals that Johnny blurted it out. Kate questions why he would do something so cruel. Allie says that Johnny is not the same anymore. Allie adds that Chanel tried to say he was lying but Tripp didn’t buy it and asked her if it was true. Allie knew she had to be honest. Kate asks if Allie is feeling confused about her sexuality. Allie insists that she’s not and she loves Tripp. Kate wishes she could tear Johnny from limb to limb. Allie says after what Johnny did to her and Chanel, she hates him and told him that he’s not her brother anymore. Allie blames herself for screwing up and keeping it from Tripp for weeks then he found out anyway. Kate asks if there’s any hope. Allie doesn’t think so and she wouldn’t blame Tripp if he never wanted to see her again.

Roman informs Tripp that he did hear something happened between Allie and Chanel but he thought it was minor and over with. Tripp says that Allie told him about them kissing and he was surprised but she said it was over, so he made himself get past that. Tripp adds that after that, things were great between them and Allie knew that but then she went and slept with Chanel. Roman asks how long ago that was. Tripp informs him it was the night of Chanel and Johnny’s wedding party. Roman notes that was a month ago. Tripp feels he shouldn’t be telling Roman since Allie is his granddaughter. Roman says he loves Allie and she’s been through Hell but Tripp was the best thing to happen to her in a long time which is why he gave his blessing. Tripp adds that Roman also told him not to rush in to marriage unless he was sure that’s what Allie wanted and he was right.

Kristen laughs about Sarah knocking out Steve and how scared Kayla was. Kristen explains that she then held Kayla at gunpoint to get them down here. Kristen removes their gags, so they immediately ask what she’s done with Abigail. Kristen assures that she’s just fine except for her guilty conscience.

Abigail tells Sarah that she came hoping to find her, but Sarah found her. Abigail says she’ll try to explain everything. Abigail shows her Renee’s diary and admits she read it. Abigail calls it an unbelivable story that she knows is true, but it’s not Sarah’s story, it’s Renee’s. Sarah remarks that she doesn’t understand anything. Abigail asks if she trusts Kristen. Sarah calls Kristen her little sister. Abigail says that Kristen told her that she gave Sarah the diary after she got her and she was drugged and confused, thus when she read the diary, she became convinced it was her story. Abigail tells Sarah that she’s not Renee. Sarah questions how reading a diary could make her think that she’s someone she’s not. Abigail says it’s because of her.

Tony tells Chad that he understands his feelings about Kristen. Chad points out that Kristen wasn’t always this bad. Chad says when he came in to the family, Kristen treated him like an annoying kid brother but she seemed to like him. Tony points out that it all got worse for her when her relationship with Brady fell apart and she lost contact with her daughter. Tony thinks part of Kristen still thinks of Chad as her brother and remembers Jennifer as her friend, so he doesn’t think Kristen would harm Abigail. Chad worries that they have no idea what to expect when they land on the island. Chad talks about not even knowing this place existed. Tony reveals that he spent time there on a romantic getaway. Chad questions why he didn’t tell him that he and Anna had been there. Tony then reveals it was before Anna and before Chad was born, it was a woman that he was very in love with named Renee DuMonde.

Sarah questions how it could be Abigail’s fault when she doesn’t even know her. Abigail says it’s her fault that she got the drug that Kristen gave her which Sarah questions. Abigail reminds Sarah that she found a syringe with a mind altering drug and explains trying to give it to Gwen. Abigail talks about Sarah trying to defend herself against Kristen. Sarah argues that Kristen has always been good to her. Abigail tells her that Kristen drugged her and brought her here. Abigail says if she lets her tell the whole story, she can help her believe how this all happened and who she really is.

Kristen explains to Steve and Kayla that Abigail was planning on injecting Gwen to sweat a confession out of her. Steve points out that Abigail didn’t go through with her plan. Kayla accuses Kristen of injecting Sarah and giving her Renee’s diary. Kristen argues that she was forced to use the syringe but Abigail left it there to be found, so it’s all on her. Kayla refuses to believe her until she sees Abigail for herself to see she’s alright. Steve demands that Kristen take them to Abigail now. Kristen encourages them to eat the meal that she brought. Kristen points out that it’s not just Valentine’s Day, but their anniversary.

Kate tells Allie that she’s had a number of relationships turn bad so she shouldn’t ever give up hope. Allie argues that Kate wasn’t there. Kate thinks Tripp reacted how he did because he felt blindsided and once he calms down, he will realize what he’s throwing away. Kate asks if she’s tried to talk to him yet. Allie says no because he was so mad and hurt that she doesn’t think he could look at her. Kate refuses to leave Allie by herself and invites her to the Pub where she plans to have dinner with Roman. Allie points out that it’s Valentine’s Day so they should be alone. Kate argues that Allie shouldn’t be alone and they wouldn’t have a good time after what happened to her. Kate says Allie is her grandchild and she loves her. Kate asks Allie to come with her.

Tripp tells Roman that he just doesn’t get it as it’s not just that Allie cheated on him, but that it was with Chanel which makes him think maybe she’s not as in to men as she wants to be. Roman can’t answer that but tells him that he knows what it feels like to be cheated on by a woman that you thought you’d spend the rest of your life with. Tripp mentions that Kayla told him about Roman and Marlena. Roman talks about Marlena swearing that she loved him but it turns out that she loved John in a different way which ended their marriage. Tripp thinks Allie loves him and says that’s the hard part. Tripp says that Allie is a good person so she wouldn’t just go behind his back for someone who meant nothing to her. Tripp wonders if Allie just loves Chanel in a different way, like Marlena and John. Roman points out that they had been married for a long time and had kids while Tripp and Allie aren’t there yet. Roman says this could be a phase. Roman notes that Tripp said he believes Allie still loves him and he loves her. Roman wonders if they could get past this.

Tony tells Chad about he and Renee falling in love and then finding out they were brother and sister but then discovering that it was never true and by then, Renee had already married David and Tony met Anna. Tony thought it was over for them but Renee felt different and wanted him back. Tony talks about Renee doing hideous things to Anna and it was all for nothing. Tony calls Anna the love of his life and Renee had to accept the fact that she couldn’t come between them. Tony says he never wished Renee any harm, but his life has become far less complicated now that she’s dead. Tony looks out the window and says he can see land and light which excites he and Chad.

Sarah goes over Abigail telling her about Kristen kidnapping her and locking her in a secret room, where she found the syringe that Kristen used on her. Sarah doesn’t believe any of it. Abigail understands that she doesn’t remember because the drug wiped her memory of it. Sarah argues that Kristen would never do that to her but Abigail assures that Kristen would do that to anyone who got in her way. Abigail admits that she doesn’t think Kristen knew what was in the syringe but it’s a very powerful drug that has made Sarah believe that she is someone that she is not. Abigail knows what the drug can do because Gwen gave it to her and it caused her to have hallucinations, leading to her going to a psychiatric hospital for months. Abigail adds that she could have lost everything she loved but she got treatment and got better. Abigail warns Sarah that if she doesn’t listen to her, she could go down the same hole that she did and she might never get out.

Kristen opens a bottle of champagne and talks about Valentine’s Day meaning a lot to Steve and Kayla. Kristen offers to untie them so they can eat. Kayla questions why she’s doing this. Steve doesn’t think they should touch the food. Kristen encourages them to enjoy the island because they aren’t going anywhere, so they can sit here tied up or they can enjoy the dinner. Kristen says it’s their choice. Steve says they will take the dinner. Kristen decides that she will untie them then.

Tripp tells Roman that Allie said she still wanted to marry him and what happened with Chanel was a mistake. Tripp admits he wanted to believe her. Roman asks if he still loves her. Tripp says he can’t just turn it off with a switch. Roman points out that they still love each other, so maybe Tripp could find it in his heart to forgive her. Kate and Allie then arrive at the Pub. Tripp asks what Allie is doing there. Kate explains that she came with her but they didn’t know Tripp would be here too. Tripp decides to leave but Kate asks him not to go. Kate says she brought Allie because she’s heartbroken and she didn’t want her to be alone. Kate adds that Allie just told her that she still loves Tripp and feels miserable about what happened. Kate knows Tripp is hurt as they had something so lovely together. Kate asks if Tripp can find it in his heart to forgive her. Tripp points out that Roman just asked him the same question. Roman asks what his answer is.

With Kristen gone, Kayla unties Steve. Steve tries to escape but finds the door is locked. Kayla asks about eating the food. Steve points out that they saw her open the champagne so it couldn’t have been poisoned. Steve adds that Kristen didn’t poison the salad that Kayla ate. Kayla notes that they do need to eat so they don’t pass out. Steve is tired of second-guessing Kristen and he does want to celebrate their anniversary. Steve decides they should go for it. Steve and Kayla wish each other a Happy Anniversary and drink their champagne glasses.

Abigail asks if Sarah is thinking about what she said. Abigail knows better than anyone what Sarah is going through. Abigail talks about how her mind was so messed up that she didn’t recognize her husband but he was Chad DiMera. Sarah reacts to the DiMera name. Abigail explains that her husband is Stefano’s youngest son. Sarah remarks that they are practically sisters then and she hugs Abigail.

Roman asks Tripp again what his answer is but Allie tells them not to do this to him in front of everyone. Allie and Tripp step to the side. Allie knows Tripp can barely stand to be in the same room as her and she doesn’t blame him. Allie cries that she hates herself for what she did to him when he stood by her through everything and forgave her for other stupid stuff she’s done. Allie brings up Henry loving him like a father. Allie thinks she couldn’t tell him about what happened with Chanel for the same reason that she couldn’t tell him that she loved him for so long. Allie cries that she felt like damaged goods and like she wasn’t good enough for him, so now she’s proven that. Allie adds that she will never stop hating how much she hurt him but she’ll never stop loving him either. Tripp says she says these things and it seems like she means it, but she’s also said a lot of other things that he thought she meant. Tripp feels like he’ll never be sure if it’s him that she wants and if they’re not together, he could never be sure of who she’s with or what she’s doing. Tripp declares that he’s sorry but he can’t live like that. Tripp walks out of the Pub and Allie breaks down crying. Kate apologizes to Allie for bringing her here. Allie tells Kate it’s not her fault but she just wants to go home. Roman asks Allie to stay with them for dinner but Allie says she can’t eat and just wants to go. Allie then hurries out of the Pub.

Steve and Kayla finish their meal. Kayla feels like they haven’t been poisoned. Steve says he feels okay too. Kayla recalls their first Valentine’s Day wedding at Julie’s Place when it was still Club TBD. Steve remembers getting back from trying to track Stefano down and getting married. Kayla calls it so special because Joey and Stephanie were there. Kayla thought that would be their forever wedding. Steve says it should’ve been because the guy who sent her divorce papers wasn’t really him. Steve adds that they are fine now. Steve declares that last Valentine’s Day was their forever wedding. Kayla calls it her only surprise wedding. Steve says he just couldn’t wait another day for them to be married. Steve remembers Kayla saying that she knew it would be their last wedding because she’d never let him go again. Kayla tells him that if he ever leaves her, she’s going with him. Steve assurse that he’s not going anywhere. They then get up and kiss each other.

Abigail tells Sarah that she is not her sister-in-law but her cousin. Sarah talks as though Chad is her long lost brother. Sarah recalls Renee thinking Tony was her half brother but then finding out Stefano wasn’t his father and it was too late. Abigail says they are talking about the Horton family. Sarah doesn’t want to hear about that and asks about Chad and Tony. Sarah asks if Tony misses her as much as she misses him.

Chad and Tony arrive at the house on the island. Tony recalls being here before. Chad notes the place is enormous. Tony says it has at least two wings so they should check every room for Abigail. They decide to split up. After they go in opposite directions, Kristen comes in and says she could’ve sworn that she heard the front door..

Abigail assures Sarah that she would never lie to her. Chad then comes in to the room. Abigail excitedly hugs him, saying she knew he would find her.

Allie returns home and finds a note from Nicole, saying she put Henry to bed and went to bed herself, adding that she would get up with Henry so Allie and Tripp could sleep in as late as they want, hoping they had the best, most romantic Valentine’s Day ever. Allie then breaks down crying again.

Tripp returns to the picnic set up where he proposed to Allie. Tripp sits down with the ring.

Steve and Kayla reminisce about their wedding and how John and Marlena couldn’t make it because they had food poisoning, then Abe happened to come to the Pub just in time while Tripp filled in as best man and Sarah happened to show up to be Kayla’s maid of honor. They say it feels like a lifetime ago. Kayla wonders what Tripp and Allie are doing tonight. Kristen returns and asks if they enjoyed the food. Kayla calls it average. Steve guesses Kristen didn’t poison it. Kristen reveals that she came back to tell them that she actually did lie.

Chad asks if Abigail is okay. Abigail says she is now. Sarah calls this so romantic and tells Chad that it’s nice to meet him. Chad asks what’s going on with her. Tony then enters. Sarah rushes up and hugs Tony, saying she can’t believe he’s here, leaving Tony confused.

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Eli comes home to a candle light dinner that Lani has set up. Eli asks how she had the time. Lani says she got lucky with the twins going to sleep early. Eli then reveals that he first must make a confession that he lied to her.

Paulina receives roses at home and reads the card, assuming it’s from Abe, but finds out they are from T.R.

T.R. is in his hotel room, finishing a call to make sure his flowers were delivered. He remarks that he had a feeling that this film would change his life, but he had no idea just how much. TR declares that he owes Johnny.

Allie asks if Johnny is going to say anything like congratulations. Johnny claims that he is happy for her but he’s curious to find out if she told Tripp before accepting his proposal, that she slept with Chanel. Tripp asks what the hell he’s talking about. Johnny guesses she didn’t tell him and says “my bad”.

Craig doesn’t know what is holding up his boyfriend as he has no texts or messages. Chloe points out that it’s only been a few minutes. Craig decides to text him again, assuming there must be traffic. Brady agrees. Chloe points out that she doesn’t even know the guy’s name. Brady looks over and sees Leo Stark. Craig asks how he knew as Sonny’s ex, Leo, comes over wishing a Happy Valentine’s Day as he and Craig kiss, leaving Brady and Chloe in shock. Craig introduces Leo to Chloe, who reveals she already knows of him. Chloe says they haven’t officially met but she’s heard all about Leo from Brady. Craig questions how they know each other. Leo reveals they go way back and for a minute, they thought they were brothers. Leo mentions kissing Brady in the past. Craig had no idea they all knew each other and calls it a small world. Chloe questions Leo never mentioning that he once lived in Salem. Leo claims they just haven’t gotten around to sharing everything about their past yet and that his time in Salem was not that memorable. Brady remarks that Leo had so many adventures here which Craig questions.

Tripp says this is a new low for Johnny to be spreading rumors about his own sister. Johnny responds that it’s not a rumor but a fact. Tripp tells him to grow up and find something else to do besides making trouble. Johnny argues that Allie and Chanel have been lusting after each other for months and can barely keep their hands off each other. Tripp argues that they kissed twice a long time ago. Johnny reveals that recently, they did a lot more, since after he dumped Chanel, Allie went over to comfort her and ended up in her bed. Chanel declares that everything Johnny just said is a complete and total lie.

TR remarks that Johnny wasn’t lying that this town really is full of surprises. Paulina shows up at his door with the flowers he sent. Paulina walks in and drops the flowers to the floor, smashing the vase.

Leo apologizes to Craig for not telling him that he once lived in Salem and says he doesn’t like to talk about it because it has unpleasant memories for him. Brady adds that there’s also the people he terrorized which Leo questions. Brady is not too comfortable going in to this in front of Craig but Craig and Chloe tell him to go ahead. Brady informs Craig that Leo is responsible for making his family’s life a living hell. Leo argues that he’s exaggerating but Brady disagrees. Chloe agrees that Leo tried to bring down Brady’s family business with a bogus lawsuit. Craig questions if that’s true. Leo says it’s not the whole story and in the end, he was the victim. Brady brings up Leo listening in on his personal business calls to try and sell Titan secrets to Stefan DiMera. Brady informs Craig that his brother Paul did a deep dive in to Leo’s past and found out that Leo has been involved in scam after scam, so it looks like Craig is his latest mark.

Lani questions what Eli lied about. Eli informs Lani that he told her that he went to see Doug and Julie, but he went to see T.R. because he had to put him on notice that if he messed with Lani or Paulina, he would have to deal with him. Lani appreciates him looking out for her but says he didn’t have to. Eli feels it’s his job to protect her. Lani asks how T.R. took it. Eli responds that he seemed to get the message, so he thinks TR knows that from now on, he better treat them with respect.

Paulina tells T.R. that she wants him to stay away from her and her family. T.R. apologizes for showing up at Lani’s unannounced but says after realizing that she was his child, he couldn’t help himself. Paulina argues that what he did was unacceptable. TR admits it was the wrong approach which is why he sent the flowers, to apologize. Paulina points out that there was no apology on the card. TR feels it was implied. Paulina informs him that his apology is not accepted. TR doesn’t want to upset her. Paulina tells him to leave town then. TR reminds her that he can’t do that because he’s shooting a film and he wants to get to know his daughter. Paulina warns him about hurting Lani. TR remarks that he doesn’t think he could possibly hurt Lani any more than Paulina already has.

Tripp is confused, asking if Allie didn’t go to Chanel’s that night. Chanel confirms that she did as she was a wreck that night. Chanel claims that Allie comforted her, they talked, she put her to bed and left. Johnny remarks that it’s a much different story from what he overheard them talking about in the town square and how they got down and dirty in between the sheets. Johnny thinks Tripp has heard enough to know that he’s telling the truth. Johnny claims that he thought Tripp deserved to know before he married Allie. Johnny remarks that Allie accused him of being a player. Chanel pleads with Tripp, but he says he wants to talk to Allie alone.

Chloe tells Craig that she’s sorry but Brady is right that Leo is a con artist. Leo tells Craig not to listen to them. Chloe and Brady insist that Leo is using Craig. Leo argues that Craig is brilliant, charming, and funny. Craig calls this uncomfortable to take in. Leo tells Craig that only his opinion matters to him. Leo apologizes for not being more forthcoming as he didn’t want to scare him off but he insists he’s not like that anymore and that he wants to be a better person because of him. Leo asks if Craig believes him. Brady is afraid there’s a lot more for Craig to take in as he reveals that a couple months ago, Leo was involved in a major scam in Arizona where he double crossed the ISA to get his hands on a stolen gem stone. Leo admits that’s true but right after that, he met Craig, who cares for him more than anyone has in his life and that’s why everything has changed.

Lani asks Eli what he thought of TR and if he thinks he’s a changed man. Eli says it’s tough to tell as he was only with him for a few minutes. Eli understands Lani has a lot of complicated feelings but right now he thinks they should focus on them which Lani agrees with. Eli toasts to Lani working a full shift today, getting the kids down early, and still preparing a wonderful meal. Eli says he’s in awe of her as he wishes her a Happy Valentine’s Day. Eli turns on music on his phone and asks Lani to dance.

Paulina reminds TR that the only reason she lied about being Lani’s mother was to protect her from him. Paulina says it kills her that she hurt Lani by keeping that a secret. TR reveals that he was talking about Price Town. Paulina questions how he knows about that. TR informs her that he did some research as he wanted to learn more about his daughter and he came across Paulina’s plan to bulldoze the Horton Town Square which is a tribute to Lani’s husband’s family. Paulina argues that she realized her huge mistake, called off the entire project, and apologized to each person she hurt. TR questions them all forgiving her which Paulina confirms. TR says that gives him hope that if Lani could forgive Paulina for such a huge betrayal, maybe she could do the same for him.

Chanel follows Johnny back to the town square and questions what is wrong with him and how he could do that to his sister. Johnny responds that all he did was tell the truth. Chanel argues that Johnny made it sound like they were having some torrid affair. Chanel cries that she was a mess that night because of what Johnny did to her and then she and Allie got caught up in the emotion. Johnny mocks that it was still cheating.

Tripp notes that Allie was quiet before and let Chanel do all the talking. Allie didn’t know what to say. Tripp thinks she owes him the truth. Allie turns away. Tripp tells her to just talk to him. Tripp asks if Johnny was lying. Tripp asks her to just be honest with him as he asks again if Johnny was lying. Allie turns back to Tripp and admits Johnny was not lying. Allie then reveals that she did sleep with Chanel. Tripp recalls calling Allie that night and she said she was going home. Allie says that she was but Chanel was a mess and she couldn’t leave her alone. Tripp questions if the only way to make her feel better was to have sex with her. Allie cries that they were lying in bed and it just happened. Tripp brings up the next morning, he called her again and she told him that she was home. Tripp recalls wanting to come see her but she said she was on her way out to go check on Chanel, but she was already with her. Allie admits that she spent the night but she woke up and felt so horrible and guilty. Allie hated lying to him and wanted to come clean. Tripp points out that she didn’t. Allie says she went to the hospital and was going to tell him but she didn’t want to hurt him. Tripp says she shouldn’t have slept with Chanel then. Allie argues that she loves him so much and it was a mistake. Allie adds that she wouldn’t have said yes to his proposal if she didn’t love him. Allie insists that he is the one that she wants to be with and marry. Tripp tells her that she can’t seriously think they are still getting married.

Chanel questions why Johnny didn’t say anything earlier if he knew that she and Allie hooked up. Chanel complains that instead of telling her what he overheard, he gave her this big speech about how they could still be friends. Chanel asks why he would do that. Johnny guesses he just got caught up in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Chanel argues that he pretended that he wanted to get along with her and then he just blows everything up. Johnny says that he saw Tripp about to make the biggest mistake of his life, so he had to do something. Johnny remarks that he does know what it’s like to suddenly realize you married the wrong person. Chanel tells Johnny that she’s going to take him for everything he’s worth. Chanel declares that by the time she’s finished with him, he will wish he had never been born.

Paulina argues that she had planned to tear down a beloved landmark while TR abused her, physically and emotionally, for years, so they are not the same and he can’t compare her betrayal to his. Paulina says he was a monster. TR agrees that what he did was reprehensible and he’s truly ashamed. TR blames the drugs and drinking for turning him in to somebody he didn’t recognize. TR says he was on a downward spiral and didn’t even know it. TR adds that after Paulina disappeared, it got worse as he ended up in prison for using his clients’ money to buy drugs. TR declares that once he got caught, his whole life fell apart. Paulina asks if she’s supposed to feel sorry for him. TR says no because that’s when he finally realized that he needed to turn his life around. TR adds that hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Leo says that after the stolen Peacock, his life took a nose dive as he was lonely, depressed, and forced to take a thankless job at medical conventions. Leo talks about how Craig happened to come to his booth when he was dressed as a chipmunk, handing out free nuts. Leo says they had a couple laughs and he felt an immediate strong connection, like he had finally found his soulmate. Craig admits the same. Leo says that Craig was honest from the get go that he had a wife but it was clear to them that his marriage was a lie and he was denying who he really was. Chloe accuses Leo of coercing Craig in to cheating on her mother. Craig says he just wanted them to meet but now he sees it wasn’t a good idea and it’s not working out, so he apologizes. Chloe tells Craig that it’s not his fault. Leo understands Chloe being skeptical of him, given his track record. Leo tells Chloe that she’s very fortunate to have a strong relationship with her father because his father was an abusive pig, who used to tell him that he was worthless and that he’d never mean anything to anyone. Leo says hearing that over and over again creates a hole in your heart, so he tried to fill that with fancy things to make the pain go away but it didn’t. Leo declares that nothing made it go away until he met Craig and then he was finally happy for the first time in his life. Leo adds that not a moment goes by that he doesn’t appreciate how lucky he is. Brady decides he’s had enough and warns Craig that Leo is a predator. Leo calls that an unfair and cruel accusation. Brady says it’s true and adds that he hasn’t even gotten in to what Leo did to Sonny. Leo tells them to go somewhere else since it’s Valentine’s Day and he and Craig want to celebrate alone, not hearing some angry, self-righteous people distort the truth and tell them why they shouldn’t be together. Brady tells Craig that he’s telling him because he cares about him. Craig thinks Leo is right that it’s time this conversation ends, they leave, and they will talk about this later. Chloe cries that they don’t want Craig to get hurt and questions how he can’t know that. Leo asks Craig not to listen to them as what he feels for him is real and this is not a scam. Leo insists he’s left all of that behind him because for the first time in his life, he’s honestly and truly happy because of Craig. Chloe argues that Leo is playing Craig and he needs to wake up and end this farce of a relationship.

Tripp questions Allie thinking that he would still marry her after she cheated on him. Allie argues that they can get through this and she’ll do whatever it takes to make it right. Tripp guesses she thinks he’s the world’s biggest chump and that she can just walk all over him. Tripp brings up that Ava warned him that Chanel was a threat but he just pushed aside all of his doubts and insecurities, to believe and trust in Allie and this is where it got him. Tripp remarks that he must have deserved to have Allie cheat on him. Allie argues that he did nothing wrong but Tripp says he must have because in the end, she chose Chanel over him.

Johnny tells Chanel that she’s not getting a dime out of him. Johnny reminds her that his family is loaded but he’s not. Chanel tells him to tell her lawyer. Johnny says he will and he’ll also tell him that she committed adultery with his sister. Johnny wishes her luck convincing a judge that she’s the victim. Chanel calls him a creep and can’t believe she ever loved him. Johnny asks if she did love him or if she was just enjoying the perks until she could get with his sister. Chanel calls him disgusting and walks away. Johnny calls out, asking if they are not hooking up tonight.

Paulina questions TR being glad that he was in prison. TR tells her that it saved his life because if he kept going as he was, there’s no doubt he would have overdosed but prison got him off that path. TR says he stopped using drugs and went to therapy. TR adds that it took a lot of hard work but he started at the bottom and climbed to the top. Paulina asks about him being a Hollywood big wig now. TR says he’s had a great deal of success but he’s never been able to enjoy it because he was always weighed down by the guilt that he feels over how he treated her. Paulina argues that he should feel guilty. Paulina declares that she’s moved on with her life and doesn’t need to listen to this. TR talks about there being so many times that he wanted to track her down to apologize but he never wanted to upend her life. TR declares that now, fate has brought him back to her and he finally has the chance to make things right, if she lets him.

Craig appreciates Chloe and Brady’s concern, but he thinks this conversation is over for the time being. Chloe asks if anything they said got through to him. Craig admits some of it is upsetting, but they all do things in their past that they aren’t proud of. Craig adds that he’s done something that he’s sure is very close to what Leo did. Chloe asks if he’s talking about the Mike Horton thing. Craig explains to Leo that years ago, he was desperate to be chief of staff so he manipulated a mentally unstable woman to file sexual harassment charges against Mike Horton. Craig says it ended in disaster and he deeply regrets it, as he’s sure that Leo regrets what he’s done. Leo says if he could turn back time, he would. Craig says it’s about now and they don’t have to focus on the past, just what they have together. Chloe rolls her eyes as Craig declares he’s committed to Leo. Craig is sorry that she doesn’t agree but this is his life and he’s never letting Leo go.

Paulina questions TR thinking it’s that easy after how he hurt her, to make it all better by sending flowers. Paulina then flashes back to when she sent Lani flowers and Lani rejected them. TR asks what it is. Paulina responds that she just realized that it’s possible that she might be a bit of a hypocrite. Paulina tells TR that true forgiveness has to be earned and that takes time. TR vows to put in whatever time it takes because no one as wonderful as her has ever come in to his life. TR admits that instead of honoring and treasuring her, he threw it all away. TR says that regret has stayed with him over all these years. TR then declares that he never got over Paulina and he doesn’t know if he ever will.

Eli and Lani get out of bed to have cake. Chanel then shows up at their door. Lani asks what she’s doing here. Chanel says she needed to talk to someone and can’t deal with her mom right now. Chanel remembers it’s Valentine’s Day and says she’ll go but Lani says it’s fine. Eli agrees and asks what happened. Chanel responds that it’s Johnny. Lani asks what he did now. Chanel reveals that it’s not what he did, but what she did with Allie.

Allie repeats that Tripp is the one she wants to be with and says she’ll keep saying it until he believes it because it’s the truth. Tripp argues that it’s a lie that she’s been telling him and herself because clearly the person she wants to be with is Chanel. Allie promises that sleeping with Chanel was a one time thing that will never happen again if he could just find it in his heart to forgive her. Tripp asks how he could ever trust her again, pointing out that he’d still be in the dark if Johnny hadn’t said something. Tripp declares there is no coming back from this. Tripp tells Allie that it’s over and they are done.

Devil Johnny returns home to the DiMera Mansion and remarks that he may not have gotten lucky tonight but screwing with those losers was almost as satisfying. Johnny tries to fight against the Devil with his voice from inside, saying he can’t do this and he needs to stop hurting the people that he loves. The Devil jokes that Johnny is awake. Johnny complains that he has to let Chanel know that he still loves her and he would never hurt her like this. The Devil asks how he plans on doing that. Johnny responds by getting rid of him. The Devil laughs that he would like to see him try as he then begins getting a stomach pain.

Chloe tells Craig that he’s making a huge mistake. Craig says that’s enough. Chloe argues that she’s trying to knock some sense in to him. Chloe asks if Craig wants Leo to break his heart like he broke Nancy’s. Chloe guesses that’s what he wants and declares that she’s done. Chloe and Brady then exit together.

TR tells Paulina that he knows he doesn’t have the right to ask, but he would love the chance to make it up to her and to get to know his daughter. TR says she doesn’t have to say anything but think about it. Paulina says she better go and apologizes for the mess. TR tells her that she never has to apologize for him. Paulina clarifies that she’s sorry to the house keeper. TR calls it his mess so it’s on him to clean it up. Paulina then exits.

Chanel informs Lani and Eli about her and Allie sleeping together. Eli asks what Tripp thought. Chanel says she hasn’t heard and worries that she screwed everything up for them. Chanel guesses they must think she’s a terrible person. Lani assures that they don’t and that Chanel didn’t mean to hurt anyone. Eli wonders what the hell is up with Johnny.

Johnny struggles with the Devil inside. The Devil says he’s wasting his time as he’s no match for him. Johnny cries that he’ll never give up as he won’t let the Devil keep hurting the people he loves. The Devil warns Johnny to stop fighting him or he’ll go upstairs and slaughter his little cousins in their sleep. The Devil declares that Johnny’s love for Chanel and Allie is much stronger than he anticipated but it’s too bad they will never find out just how much Johnny cares.

Allie tells Tripp that she loves him with her whole heart and asks him for another chance. Tripp instead asks for his ring back because it belonged to his great grandmother and he wants it back. Allie hands it back to him and apologizes. Tripp says he’s sorry too and walks away. Allie sits and breaks down crying.

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Brady joins Chloe at the Bistro with a rose and wishes her a Happy Valentine’s Day. Chloe starts to remind him that this isn’t a date but Brady explains that a kid was selling roses outside so he just bought it to help out. Chloe thanks him for the rose and for joining her tonight as she really appreciates it. Brady assures that he’s here to support her and lend a hand. Brady asks how she’s feeling about meeting her dad’s new boyfriend. Chloe admits she’s a nervous wreck.

Craig finds Tripp outside and comments that he has a romantic setup and looks like he has some big plans for Valentine’s Day. Tripp informs him that he’s planning to propose to his girlfriend.

In the town square, Chanel asks Allie what she’s going to do. Allie says she doesn’t know and points out that she’s not even supposed to know that Tripp is proposing tonight but his mom spoiled the surprise. Chanel points out that now Allie does know, so she should probably figure out an answer for when he asks her to marry him. Chanel asks Allie if she’s going to say yes.

Ben and Ciara talk about how Johnny delivered their cross, the cross keeps turning upside down, and Johnny was at Marlena’s exorcism. Ciara points out that Johnny has been acting strange lately. Ben asks if they think the Devil just jumped from Marlena to Johnny and that now Johnny DiMera is possessed.

Johnny tells Gabi that they say pride goes before the fall and they need to screw Jake before he screws them. Johnny then asks if Gabi has any Valentine’s Day plans.

Allie tells Chanel that she’s still trying to process this. Chanel decides she shouldn’t have asked and that Tripp should be the first one to hear her answer. Allie tells her that she deserves to know since she is her best friend and has been with her throughout this entire relationship. Allie admits that she’s caught off guard since they never even talked about marriage. Chanel points out that it is Valentine’s Day. Allie knows a lot of people get engaged on Valentine’s Day but she did not think it was her time. Chanel asks if she’s thinking that she might say no. Allie says she’s just not sure and asks Chanel if she thinks she is ready.

Craig tells Tripp that it could go either spectacularly right or wrong. Craig recalls proposing to his wife thirty years ago and calls it a moment to remember forever. Craig asks if he’s making it harder on him. Tripp jokes that he is a little bit but he’s managed and now he and his wife have been together for 30 years. Craig then reveals that he and his wife are in the process of splitting up. Tripp says it’s sorry to hear that. Craig calls it a difficult situation. Craig informs Tripp that tonight, his daughter is supposed to meet his boyfriend and he’s a nervous wreck about it.

Brady understands Chloe is nervous about tonight but notes that Craig has to know it’s awkward for her, so she’s allowed to feel however she needs to feel about it and Craig will just have to deal with it. Chloe worries about whether or not she will like the guy. Chloe feels like if she does like him, it’s betraying her mom. Brady says there is nothing wrong with wanting both of her parents to be happy. Brady asks what Nancy is doing tonight. Chloe says she left her in her hotel room where she is watching old movies on Peacock and acting very depressed. Chloe mentions convincing Nancy to order room service. Brady encourages that Nancy is tough and will get through this. Chloe knows it will take time. Brady asks if Nancy knows about this dinner. Chloe says no as she kind of wanted to tell her but she didn’t know what to say.

Johnny asks Gabi if she wants to go upstairs since Jake shouldn’t be the only one closing deals. Gabi thinks they should keep their mind on business. Johnny says he’s very good at multi-tasking. Gabi prefers to stay focused on DiMera and Titan. Johnny points out that it’s Valentine’s Day and they aren’t with someone they love. Gabi asks if they should just love the one they are with. Johnny asks who said anything about love. Gabi asks if it’s just meaningless sex then. Johnny responds that sex with him is far from meaningless. Johnny argues that Jake is plotting against her and Chanel is trying to clean him out, so they both deserve to have a little fun.

Ben and Ciara talk about the Devil being in Johnny. Ciara wonders if the Devil just wanted them to think he was gone but instead just found a new host body. Ben calls it unbelievable but Ciara points out everything else they have been through. Ben says that would explain why the cross kept flipping upside down, because Johnny delivered it and the Devil would do anything to break through the protection. Ciara talks about Johnny showing up at Julie’s and then all of a sudden a fire burst out to stop Julie from delivering the cross and leaving Johnny to deliver it while making sure their brand new home has the mark of the Devil. Ben says if Johnny has really been The Devil the entire time, they’d have to retrace all of his steps to find the damage he’s already done. Ciara points out that this is still just a theory. Ciara declares that after coming face to face with the Devil, it may be easy to see him everywhere else. Ben thinks it makes sense. Ciara asks if they have any more evidence. Ben talks about Jake telling him about the big party for Johnny and Chanel’s wedding where they broke up as if Johnny created this big scene to humiliate Chanel. Ciara wonders why he would do it in public. Ben adds that Jake said Johnny has been hitting on Gabi now. Ciara says that would make Johnny a player and a garbage human being but doesn’t necessarily prove he’s The Devil. Ciara suggests Jake could just be a jealous boyfriend.

Jake goes to the Kiriakis Mansion to see Maggie, who asks what he’s doing here. Jake says he came to see what’s going on and that he got her message. Maggie questions what message. Jake says she sent him a message a little bit ago and said it was urgent. Maggie reveals that she hasn’t seen her phone since she misplaced it yesterday so she didn’t send him a text. Maggie informs him that she did speak to Victor regarding what they talked about which Jake questions. Maggie says she relayed the terms of their agreement and Victor had some questions. Jake says he will have to get back to her on that because he has to go look in to something as he exits the mansion.

Johnny tells Gabi that he knows this hasn’t been easy for her as she put her faith in Jake and he let her down while letting her think he loved her. Johnny says he can only imagine how disappointing it must be for her. Johnny promises he won’t disappoint her in business or anywhere. Johnny suggests they go upstairs and make it a Valentine’s Day to remember. Gabi says she’s sorry but she can’t as she’s just not ready to go that far yet. Johnny asks if she’s not ruling it out. Gabi says they will see how this meeting goes. Johnny questions her leaving him here all by himself. Gabi is sure he’ll be fine but she wants to go prepare for the meeting. Gabi reminds Johnny that he is still married as she hurries out of the mansion. Johnny remarks that he doesn’t like being rejected or left alone, so he asks what’s a horny devil to do with himself.

Craig tells Tripp that he never expected to be in this situation as for the longest time, he convinced himself and his wife that they had a great marriage. Craig admits that Nancy is very angry at him now and his daughter was completely blindsided. Tripp points out her being willing to meet his boyfriend. Craig notes that she agreed but worries that it’s unfair that he asked her. Craig wonders if he should claim to have food poisoning and call off the whole thing but Tripp says that may not be the best idea. Craig admits it would be postponing the inevitable. Craig doesn’t know why he’s confiding in Tripp but he was nervous and needed to talk to someone. Craig says that Tripp is very kind and he appreciates that, but he should let him get back to his plans. Tripp says it’s okay and he understands he’s going through a lot. Craig thanks him and encourages him to stay in that good mood. Craig advises Tripp that if he feels nervous then it’s worth doing. Craig wishes Tripp good luck. Tripp says the same to him as Craig walks away. Tripp looks at his ring with a smile.

Chanel tells Allie that she’s not the best person to give advice on marriage considering how hers have worked out. Allie says the Xander marriage doesn’t count and it’s not her fault that Johnny is the worst. Chanel says she chose to marry him and had no doubts. Allie then gets a text from Tripp to meet her. Allie wonders if this is it. Chanel says it looks like Allie has a question to answer. Chanel says no matter what she decides, she loves her as they hug. Chanel then walks away looking uncertain.

Jake goes home to Gabi, who asks what Maggie wanted. Jake informs her that Maggie didn’t want anything as apparently she never sent that text. Gabi questions what he’s talking about as she saw the text herself. Jake says they both saw it but Maggie claims she lost her phone and hasn’t seen it since yesterday. Gabi says it makes no sense. Jake says unless it does as he thinks Johnny stole Maggie’s phone and sent him that message.

Chanel walks through the town square and comes across Johnny, who wishes her a Happy Valentine’s Day. Chanel questions what is so happy about it. Johnny is sure they can figure something out and asks if she wants to get a drink. Chanel questions him wanting to grab a drink with the woman he just dumped, on Valentine’s Day. Johnny gets that she’s still upset and says she has every right to be angry with the way he treated her, but they had fun together. Chanel claims not to remember. Johnny says he always loved being with her and just because they are getting divorced doesn’t mean the fun has to stop.

Brady and Chloe continue to prepare to meet Craig’s new boyfriend. Chloe thanks him for dealing with her mess tonight. Brady says he’s happy to support her and calls it an interesting situation. Chloe asks if he thinks it’s interesting that he has to spend his Valentine’s Day holding her hand because she’s freaking out. Brady reminds her that last year on Valentine’s Day, he was in the hospital, recovering from a gunshot wound so this is better than that. Chloe recalls almost losing him. Brady says he’s here and he’s good with no bullet holes. Brady calls this a much better improvement. Chloe points out that they’ve had some nice Valentine’s Days in the past. Brady can’t think of one as only disasters come to mind. Brady recalls not being able to get a reservation in Vienna. Chloe says they made it work and reminds him of the outdoor cafe with a string quartet. Brady recalls it freezing and snowing. Chloe brings up remembering how Brady kissed her that night. Craig then arrives interrupting them. Craig hugs Chloe and says he’s glad she is there. Craig asks if Brady is meeting someone for Valentine’s Day. Chloe explains that she invited Brady to join them tonight if that’s okay with him.

Chanel questions why the hell she’d want to go anywhere with Johnny. Johnny asks why they wouldn’t still be friends and questions when things got so nasty between them. Chanel guesses that he’s just worried about her lawsuit and coming for his money. Johnny remarks that his family is rich but that doesn’t mean he controls any of it. Johnny points out that Chanel couldn’t even pay her rent for awhile. Johnny says if she thinks this divorce is going to turn in to a big payoff, she should think again as the only people getting rich are the lawyers. Chanel says she’s done with this. Johnny tells her that she can’t avoid him as they both live in Salem and she’s business partners with his sister and much more. Chanel tells him to leave Allie out of this. Johnny asks if they can figure this out without lawyers and invites her to go talk somewhere.

Gabi questions Jake as to why Johnny was pretending to be Maggie. Jake suggested he wanted alone time with Gabi. Gabi calls it an elaborate scheme, knowing Jake would figure it out as soon as he got there. Jake admits that it doesn’t make much sense but asks if Gabi has any other theories. Gabi responds that the other theory is Jake’s lying. Gabi then says she knows he has no reason to lie to her so they can take that out. Jake argues that it would benefit Johnny to shake things up. Gabi doesn’t know what Johnny has to gain by Jake going to the Kiriakis Mansion. Jake asks what Johnny said to her after he left. Gabi claims nothing and that she told him she would contact him when she came home. Jake doesn’t trust Johnny. Gabi says she knows but they don’t have to be partners for life with Johnny, just long enough to call this meeting and once they have his shares, they can be CEO of DiMera and Titan. Gabi asks if he’s sure that’s what he still wants. Jake says of course but he really wants them to stop talking business as he kisses Gabi.

Ciara tells Ben that Jake thinking Johnny is trying to take Gabi away from him doesn’t make him the most credible observer, but admits they are still red flags. Ciara says if there’s a chance that The Devil is still in Salem, they need to know about it fast. Ciara thought this was over and they would be safe. Ben promises he won’t let anything happen to their baby and he’ll do everything in his power to protect them both. Ciara brings up Johnny being Marlena’s grandson. Ben doesn’t want her to cause Marlena more pain. Ciara feels there has to be a way to figure this all out without getting Marlena involved. Ben says he’s not thrilled with the solution but suggests talking to Susan Banks.

Tripp sets up his picnic table with lights and a candle. Allie arrives and asks if he did all this for her. Tripp jokes about event planning. Allie calls it a beautiful night, perfect to be under the stars. Tripp thought it’d be more private than in a restaurant. Allie says this would make any girl feel special and it’s beautiful. Allie kisses him and thanks him. Tripp says he was planning on waiting until after their meal but now he realizes there’s no way he can wait that long, so he’s just going to. Tripp pulls out the ring and says he’s never been happier than when he’s with her. Tripp talks about how they both came out of the darkest period of their lives and pulled each other back in to the world. Tripp says she gave him life and hope, so he wants to spend the rest of their days, trying to make her as happy as she’s made him. Tripp declares that he wants to be her husband and Henry’s father. He wants them to be a family. Tripp gets down on one knee and proposes to Allie. Allie says yes, so Tripp puts the ring on her finger and they kiss.

Chanel tells Johnny that her mom said she should stay away from him and let the lawyers handle things. Johnny asks if she wants to turn their lives in to some messy court battle. Chanel admits it’s not. Johnny suggests they go somewhere to talk or go back to her place or his but Chanel says hell no. Johnny asks what’s wrong with his place. Chanel responds that she’s never going back to his place again. Chanel says that if they are going to talk, they have to do it somewhere a bit more private than the middle of the town square. Johnny points out that there’s no one here now. Chanel says that could change at any minute, so she tells Johnny to follow her.

Gabi pulls away from Jake, so he asks what’s wrong. Gabi says she’s just a little distracted and wants to check on Rafe since she never found out what happened in court and she wants to find out how his first day of trial went. Gabi opens her laptop and finds out that Rafe’s accuser testified and Melinda caught Nicole trying to tamper with a witness.

Craig is glad Chloe invited Brady since he knows how close they are and how difficult it might be for Chloe to meet the new man in his life. Chloe admits she’s a bit nervous and thought Brady could keep her from saying or doing something she shouldn’t. Craig admits he’s been nervous too but realized he has nothing to worry about. Craig assures that the guy he’s been seeing will put them at ease since he’s funny and finds humor in every situation. Craig says that the guy is very kind and he’s sure that he will love them and they will love him.

Gabi worries that this is really bad for Rafe. Jake encourages that it’s just the first day of trial. Jake tries to kiss Gabi but she pushes away and says she can’t do this right now. Jake complains that it’s not now or apparently ever. Gabi asks what that means. Jake argues that it’s Valentine’s Day and she’s been acting weird all day. Gabi claims she hasn’t. Jake points out how he covered the bed in roses and bought her chocolates. Jake adds that she’s been acting all day like she doesn’t care about him unless she’s being openly hostile. Gabi questions him having to ask when her brother is on trial for his life. Jake asks if she’s sure that’s what this is about. Gabi asks what else it would be. Jake says he doesn’t know but it seems personal. Jake asks if they are okay. Gabi claims they are great and says she needs to go find some answers as she walks out of the room.

Ciara asks Ben what Susan Banks knows about Johnny being possessed. Ben thinks she has a sixth sense about this kind of thing since she warned them about The Devil in the first place and recognized that Marlena was possessed before anyone else. They agree that Susan might be the one who would be able to sense if the Devil is still in Salem. Ciara points out the issue that Johnny is Susan’s grandson so she would do anything to protect him and she doesn’t know how happy Susan would be to get a phone call from them, accusing her grandbaby of being The Devil.

Tripp and Allie sit together and eat cake. Tripp talks about being engaged and says she will soon be his wife as they kiss. Chanel and Johnny approach. Chanel apologizes and says she didn’t know they were there. Chanel tells Johnny they can go somewhere else but Allie stops her and questions what she’s doing with Johnny. Chanel says that Johnny just wanted to talk about the divorce. Johnny notes the romantic setup and asks what they have going on out here.

Gabi goes to the police station and sees a Valentine’s bear with a rose, causing her to think back to Jake waking her up with a rose. Gabi says it doesn’t make sense that Jake could betray her like this.

Jake paces in his room and almost throws his box of chocolates in frustration, but stops and eats one instead.

Craig doesn’t know what is holding up his boyfriend as he has no texts or messages. Chloe points out that it’s only been a few minutes. Craig decides to text him again, assuming there must be traffic. Brady agrees. Chloe points out that she doesn’t even know the guy’s name. Brady looks over and sees Leo Stark. Craig asks how he knew as Sonny’s ex, Leo, comes over and hugs Craig, wishing him a Happy Valentine’s Day, leaving Brady and Chloe in shock.

Ben starts to call Susan but Ciara remains unsure if it’s a good idea because she could warn Johnny. Ben says they have to hope Susan does the right thing unless she has a better idea. Ciara reluctantly agrees and asks what he’s even going to say to her. Ben calls Susan but it goes to voicemail. Ben leaves a message to call him back when she gets it as he has something pretty important to talk to her about. Ben hangs up and worries that he panicked. Ciara guesses Susan might be out with Roger for Valentine’s Day. They decide they won’t get any answers tonight and will just have to wait. Ciara hopes they are just jumping to conclusions and that The Devil is out of Salem for good. Ben assures that they will get through it and deal with it together either way as they kiss.

Allie and Tripp announce to Chanel and Johnny that they are engaged. Chanel congratulates them and says that she is happy for them. Johnny thinks back to overhearing that Chanel and Allie slept together. Allie asks if Johnny is going to say anything like congratulations. Johnny claims that he is happy for her but he’s curious to find out if she told Tripp before accepting his proposal, that she slept with Chanel.

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Days Short Recap Monday, February 28, 2022

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Tripp talked to Craig about getting married. Craig gave him advice about it. Tripp felt better about proposing. Craig told him his marriage didn’t last. He said he was introducing his daughter to his boyfriend. Chloe told Brady she felt like she was betraying her mother by meeting her father’s boyfriend. He tried to make her feel better about meeting Craig’s boyfriend. Johnny was trying to come on to Gabi. He wanted to have sex with her. Ciara and Ben talked about Johnny being possessed. She was convinced that Johnny was possessed. Ben was finally convinced that Johnny could be possessed. Ben told Ciara that they had to get in contact with everyone Johnny has been around. Ciara said it was just a theory. She wanted to know if there was more evidence. Ben said Jake told him about the wedding when Johnny got married. Ciara said Johnny broke up with Chanel at the party. Ben said Jake told him Johnny was after Ciara. Ben said there were things Johnny was doing that made him suspicious. She said they didn’t make Johnny possessed. She said Jake was probably just jealous. Jake went to see Maggie. She wanted to know why he was there. He said he got her message. She said she didn’t send him a message. He left to take care of something. Johnny tried to convince Gabi to have sex with him. She said she wasn’t ready to have sex with him yet. Craig told Tripp he didn’t expect to be in this situation. He said his wife was angry. He said his daughter was willing to meet his boyfriend. He decided he wanted to postpone her meeting his boyfriend. Tripp said it wasn’t a good idea to put it off. Craig agreed to get it over with. He thanked Tripp for the advice. Craig told him it was worth proposing if he was feeling nervous. He wished Tripp luck before he left. Allie and Chanel talked about Tripp proposing to Allie. Allie didn’t know what she was going to do.

Jake went back to the mansion and told Gabi that Maggie never texted him. She said she saw the text herself. She said it didn’t make sense. He said it might have. She wanted to know what that meant. He said Johnny probably sent him the text. Johnny ran into Chanel and wanted to have a drink. She was upset that he wanted to have a drink with her. He said he always had fun with her. He said just because they were getting a divorce didn’t mean they couldn’t have fun. Brady and Chloe talked about the things they did on Valentine’s Day in the past. Chanel refused to have a drink with Johnny. He told her they could talk without the lawyers. He said they couldn’t avoid each other forever. Gabi found it hard to believe that Johnny would take Maggie’s phone. Jake said he did it to spend time with her. She said Jake could be the one lying. Ciara told Ben that Jake wasn’t a credible witness because he thought Johnny was taking Gabi from him. Ben said it made sense. Ciara said she thought they were done with the devil. She didn’t want to get Marlena involved because it would stress her out. He suggested they talk to Susan. Chanel told Johnny that her mother told her to stay away from him. He said they should avoid the lawyers. He said they could go back to her place or his. She said she wasn’t going to his place again. She said if they were going to talk, they were going somewhere private. Ben told Ciara that Susan would be the one to be able to sense the devil. Ciara didn’t think she would like the idea of her grandson being possessed. Allie met with Tripp. She accepted his proposal. Chanel and Johnny ran into them. Allie told Chanel she accepted Tripp’s proposal. Johnny revealed that Allie slept with his wife.

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Days Short Recap Friday, February 25, 2022

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Nancy talked to Marlena about Craig being gay. Nancy wondered if it was her. She asked if it was a midlife crisis. Marlena told her she was having a hard time with it. Marlena said Craig being gay wasn’t her fault. She said Craig being gay wasn’t a choice. She said he made a choice not to tell her. She said that was causing her pain. She said she would be there for her. Nicole went to see Rafe. She offered to give him something to eat. He said it was hard to eat when his future was on the line. She said he didn’t do anything wrong. He asked if she was sure about that. Nicole mentioned how Ava hasn’t been there through all of this. She thought that meant Ava set him up. Ava ended up showing up. Ava told Rafe that her past life made her a liability to him, but she couldn’t stay away from him on Valentine’s Day. She asked who would want to hurt him. Nicole was upset. She said she was the one who did this. Ava acted as if she didn’t know what Nicole was talking about. She said Ava found out he cheated on her.

Ava wanted to know how many times Nicole and Rafe slept together. He said he had feelings for Nicole for a while. Ava said they talked about it and he denied it. Nicole said they made a mistake. She said she wasn’t surprised she acted the way she always did and framed him. He asked if that was true. She said she was innocent, but she wanted him to rot in jail. Johnny went out and ran into Craig. Johnny pretended to be hurt so Craig could examine him. While Craig was examining him, Chloe showed up. She was upset that Craig was flirting with a young guy. She asked what was wrong with him. Craig tried to explain what happened. He told her he refused to live his life as a lie. Chloe apologized to Craig. She asked him about his new love. Craig told her his boyfriend was coming to Salem. She agreed to think about meeting them for dinner. Johnny went back to the mansion. Gabi came in and said she hated him. She said she was upset about Jake betraying her. She wondered if she misunderstood his talk with Maggie. Johnny found proof of Jake’s betrayal.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Nicole stopped Trask and told her that Ava put the three inmates up to making false claims against Rafe. Trask wasn’t interested in talking to her without proof. Later on, Nicole met with an inmate and pretended to be Jennifer. She said she had the evidence that Rafe was framed. The inmate didn’t know what she was talking about. She said she could prove that Ava put him up to lying about Rafe. The inmate said the last time someone crossed Ava, the person died. She wanted to know if Hutchins was a former associate of Ava’s. He denied saying anything like that. Trask walked in the room and told Nicole to get out. She told Nicole to call a lawyer. Allie found Ava crying at the Horton Square. She told Allie that Rafe and Nicole slept together. She said they accused her of framing Rafe. Allie asked her if she did do it. Ava was offended by her question. Allie apologized for asking her that. She stopped Ava from talking when she badmouthed Nicole.

Ava swore on her son (Charlie) that she didn’t frame Rafe. Allie knew she would never swear on Tripp’s life if she didn’t mean it. She said she loved her son. She accidentally let it slip that Tripp had a surprise planned for her. Allie wanted to know if he was going to propose to her. Ava denied it at first but she revealed that he was proposing to her. Johnny got close to Gabi while they were at the DiMera mansion. He convinced her to avenge Jake double crossing her. Jake walked into the mansion and saw them together. He wanted to know why she wasn’t at the station with Rafe. Johnny interrupted them to tell Jake about the plan to take over and make him CEO. Johnny pretended to take a call from Shin, but he sent a text to Jake from Maggie. He kissed Gabi before he left to meet Maggie.

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Days Transcript Friday, February 25, 2022

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SOME OF THIS IS MISSING DUE TO NEWS INTERRUPTION! WE’LL GET IT FROM THE ON DEMAND!

Ciara: Okay now, up a little to the left. All right, now that’s too much. Down a smidge. Just a little bit.

Ben: Ugh.

Ciara: Little bit more.

Ben: Uh. You know, here I was thinking that when we got done with this, maybe we’d actually be able to celebrate valentine’s day. But at this rate, I guess we could just do that tomorrow.

Ciara: Okay, you know what?

Ben: What?

Ciara: I think the painting is perfect.

Ben: Oh, good.

Ciara: Just like you.

[Sentimental music]

NEWS BREAK HERE

Nicole: Ms. Vitali, as always, did a pretty good job of covering her tracks. But not good enough to get past me. She’s going down, mr. Hutchins. So you can either cut a deal and testify against her, or she’s gonna take you down with her because that’s the kind of person she is. So are you gonna walk in that courtroom and perjure yourself? Or are you gonna take advantage of your last chance to save yourself and admit that ava vitali put you up to this?

Ava: I hope you believe me, allie.

Allie: I know you wouldn’t swear on tripp’s life if you didn’t mean it.

Ava: Absolutely not. I love him with all of my heart. As I know you do. And for tripp’s sake, I just– I can’t have you thinking badly of me, especially not tonight, when he’s about to–

Allie: About to what?

Ava: Nothing. No, I shouldn’t– I shouldn’t have said anything.

Allie: Ava, should I be worried about tripp?

Ava: No. No, no, no, no. It’s a good thing. At least I hope you think so.

Allie: Oh, my god. Is tripp going to propose?

Chanel: Are you really proposing tonight?

Tripp: I’ve been wanting to do it for a while, but it’d take me, like, six years to afford a decent ring at my salary.

Chanel: That ring looks a lot more than decent.

Tripp: It was my great-grandmother’S. And it seems like allie’s style, but I’m not sure.

Chanel: Oh, tripp. It’s gorgeous. Allie’s gonna love it.

Tripp: Thanks. I really want it to be special. She deserves that. I just–I’ve never met anyone like her. Not only is she beautiful, but she’s funny, honest. I’m telling you what you already know.

Chanel: Yeah. I hope that didn’t sound like i was rubbing it in, though, after everything you’ve been through with johnny.

Chanel: No, no. I–I know how much you love allie. And it’s not your fault her brother was an ass. Allie did keep warning me about him.

Tripp: Yeah, but I think even allie underestimated how big of an ass he is. I mean, not only did he just treat you like crap, but, I mean, after what happened between you and allie…

Chanel: What happened between me and allie was that… we kissed a couple of times a long time ago. And since then, she has made it totally clear that you’re the one she loves. And johnny’s the one I… the one I thought I loved.

Johnny: It’s true. I might want to be the ceo of dimera one day, but gabi has convinced me that you’re the right man for the job– in this moment. She can be very persuasive, you know.

Jake: I do know that.

Gabi: I told johnny that you’ve done this job before, so you could be up to speed day one. Also that shin has always been on your side.

Johnny: And besides, I’m so busy with this movie, I don’t have time for another job. Tell you to truth, I kinda wish my producer wasn’t holding me to my contract.

Jake: Hmm, that’s funny, johnny, I thought you were dying to do this movie.

Johnny: Yeah. But I’m just feeling like I’M… in a deal with the devil to tell the devil’s story.

Julie: Perhaps it’s coincidence. But the devil did come to salem to claim your unborn baby. So doug and I got the cross– the one thing that we thought would protect our new great-grandchild.

Ben: Have some water.

Julie: Thank you.

Ciara: Grandma, it’s okay. We can fix it. We will try again and again and again.

Julie: Sweetheart, I know you think I’m overreacting, that I’m just a superstitious old woman. But let me tell you, the last time I saw an upside-down cross, the devil was standing in the middle of my living room.

Ben: And that was horrible, but marlena is not possessed by the devil anymore.

Ciara: Yeah. The exorcism worked, and the entire family was there to witness it.

Julie: Good. I know when the devil passed from doug to marlena… now it’s passed out of marlena. How do we know the devil has left salem?

[Eerie music]

Ahh it’s the birthday girl!

Nicole: I’ve covered a lot of cases like this. Now, I’m not telling you what to do, but I do think it’s wise to take the exit ramp while you still have the chance.

Hutchins: The last time a former associate of ms. Vitali crossed her, he wound up dead with a steak knife in his chest.

Nicole: Are you saying you’re a former associate of ms. Vitali?

Hutchins: I never said that.

Melinda: Mr. Hutchins, there’s been a change in the schedule. What the hell is going on here?

[Tense music]

Ava: [Chuckles] That’s quite a leap there, allie.

Allie: Is it? Because I ran into tripp the other day with my grandfather at the pub, and they said they were talking about uncle steve and aunt kayla, but… tripp is so old fashioned, I bet he was asking for my hand in marriage because my parents aren’t around.

Ava: Okay, now that’s an even bigger leap.

Allie: But is it true?

Ava: Okay, I’m not gonna lie to you. Yeah, it is.

Allie: Oh, my god.

Ava: Okay, now please, please do not say anything to tripp, because he is so excited and I cannot be the one who ruined it for him. It would just kill me if you said no because of me.

Tripp: Thank you for being happy for us.

Chanel: Of course I’m happy. Horton’s just about my favorite person in the world, and… I guess I’m gonna have to get used to calling her johnson now.

Tripp: Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. But speaking of rings, I was thinking about putting it at the bottom of her champagne glass.

Chanel: Well, I mean, if she happens to swallow it, you’re a doctor, so you can do that heimlich thing on her.

Tripp: You think it’s cheesy, don’t you?

Chanel: No, it’s not that. It’s just, um… you know, horton’s not really a big fan of champagne.

Tripp: That’s right. She likes cosmos. But I’ve never made a cosmo before in my life.

Chanel: I got you. I will write down the recipe for you.

Tripp: Oh, thank you.

Chanel: I know just how she likes it.

[Sentimental music]

Johnny: So we all on the same page?

Jake: Yeah. I say we strike while the iron’s hot.

Johnny: Gosh, uncle jake, you sure can turn a phrase. I’m gonna call shin and tell him that we want to convene a board meeting as soon as possible. So if you’ll excuse me.

[Tense music]

Jake: That arrogant son of a bitch.

[Exhales] Again? Sorry to interrupt whatever that was going on here when I walked in.

Gabi: Nothing was going on.

Jake: Looked pretty cozy to me, gabs.

Gabi: We need his votes to get what we want, okay? I know what I’m doing. Would you please trust me?

[Eerie tone]

[Phone beeps] Oh, funny. Maggie kiriakis wants to see you.

Jake: Hmm.

Gabi: What’s that about?

Ciara: Do you think that the devil possessed grandpa doug again?

Julie: Oh, god forbid. But something very strange happened just a couple of nights ago. A fire broke out on top of the stove. The stove was not even on.

Ciara: Are you sure it wasn’t?

Julie: I’m sure, darling. The repair person looked it over, said everything was fine, had to be user error.

Ben: Hmm. And you think maybe that it could have been the devil that did it?

Julie: The fire broke out just as I was leaving to bring you that cross.

Ciara: Yes, and johnny brought it over.

Julie: Yeah, johnny. Johnny showed up. Wanted to talk to doug about this awful movie that he plans to make. Well, I told him what i thought of that.

Ben: Well, he told us that you were busy–

Ciara: “Putting out fires.” He said you were putting out fires, but he said it in a very joking kind of way.

Julie: Well, it wasn’t any joke. The flames were this high, there was absolutely no reason for them, and…

[Sighs] God. Oh, god, this cannot be happening again.

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Allie: Ava, it means so much to me that we have a good relationship because of henry and tripp. But even if we didn’t, my feelings for you would never, ever affect how I answer tripp.

Ava: Oh, thank god. Okay. Well, I should let you go, ’cause you’ve got a big night ahead of you. Oh. Please act surprised.

Allie: Oh, no worries there.

Chanel: All right. And serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

Tripp: Oh, thank you.

Chanel: Cosmos a la london, as prescribed by chanel dupree.

Tripp: Thank you so much. You’re the best. And whatever I can do to help you in court, you can count on me.

Chanel: Well, we might wanna rethink that. When I asked you, I didn’t know that you were just about to become johnny’s brother-in-law.

Tripp: Well, he’ll be my brother-in-law only if allie says “yes.”

Chanel: Well, if she does say “yes,” then just make sure it’s cool with her for you to testify.

Tripp: I’m sure it will be. I mean, she feels the same about johnny as I do. She’s even taken to calling him the evil twin.

[Ominous music]

Jake: I swear, I have no idea what maggie wants.

[Phone beeps]

Gabi: Well, she says it’s urgent.

Jake: It’s gotta have something to do with victor and the titan stuff. Better get going.

Gabi: Well, let me know what she says.

Jake: You know I will. But just fair warning, I don’t plan on doing much business talk.

[Ominous music]

[Eerie tone]

Ciara: Has grandpa doug been okay lately?

Julie: He hasn’t locked me in the freezer again, if that’s what you’re asking.

Ciara: Oh, god. I–I don’t know exactly what I’m asking. I just… has he been acting out of character?

Julie: No. No, he’s back to being the most wonderful husband in the world again. And you know I’m watching him like a hawk after everything we’ve been through.

Ciara: Yeah, well, sure. Of course. I can imagine.

Julie: Come to think of it… when the devil left doug, went into marlena, she was present in the room. I mean, she was physically there with him. Now, doug was not at that exorcism. So there’s no way that the devil could have gone back to possess him.

Ben: Is that how these things work?

Julie: That’s what I’m told.

Ben: All right.

Julie: Okay, uh, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry if I’ve disturbed you people.

Ben: No, no, no.

Julie: I didn’t mean to. I guess I am getting…

[Sighs] Crazy.

Ben: No, no.

Julie: I just want you to be well and, oh, my god, I want you to be safe, darling. And consider yourselves lucky that you don’t have a gas stove.

[Both chuckle] Have a wonderful, wonderful valentine’s day together.

Ben: Thank you.

Ciara: We will. And tell grandpa doug that i love him and give him all my hugs and kisses.

Julie: I’ll be glad to do.

Ciara: Okay.

Julie: Bye-bye.

Ciara: Bye.

Ben: Bye, julie.

Ciara: [Sighs] Okay, she really just gave me a scare. Ben?

Ben: It just doesn’t make any damn sense, ciara. There’s nothing wrong with the nail. The cross wasn’t top-heavy.

Ciara: Okay, now you’re scaring me.

Ben: Okay, hey. Let’s go inside.

[Sighs]

[Tense music]

Ciara: Ben, what are you thinking?

Ben: I’m thinking that maybe she was right. That there’s no way that the devil could have gone back into doug.

Ciara: But?

Ben: But maybe… it could have jumped into somebody else.

[Tense music]

This is the sound of nature breathing.

Hutchins: This lady says she’s a reporter, that she wanted to talk to me about–

Melinda: This is not a lady or a reporter. This is a witness tamperer. Get out, miss walker, before I have the bailiff throw you out. And I suggest you call a lawyer unless you wanna join your boyfriend in statesville.

[Phone beeps]

[Line ringing]

[Phone rings, beeps]

Ava: Hey, honey.

Tripp: Hey, mom. I just wanted to say thank you for helping me get ready for tonight.

Ava: Yeah, of course. How you doing?

Tripp: I wish I could fast-forward to dinner. But hey, can I ask you to pick up a few extra things for me? I’m gonna need some cranberry juice and some limes.

Ava: Cosmos, huh? Sounds like everything’s a go.

Tripp: Yeah. Yeah, she’s gonna be so surprised.

Chanel: Hey, horton. You look like you’re contemplating the meaning of life.

Allie: I kind of am. I just found out from tripp’s mom that he’s going to propose to me tonight.

Chanel: I know. He told me.

Allie: He told you?

Chanel: Well, only because he wanted my opinion of the ring. You’ll love it. It’s gorge.

Allie: I bet I will.

Chanel: So I know he wanted it to be a surprise, but since you know, what are you gonna say?

[Chilling music]

Jack: [Grunts]

Gabi: What’s wrong?

Jack: Damn it.

[Vocalizes] I don’t know. A weird shock feeling.

Gabi: It’s been really dry out; I’m literally an electroshock machine. Are you okay?

Jake: [Vocalizes] Yeah. I’ll be fine. I’ll see you later.

Gabi: Yeah.

Jake: Oh, and, uh, I hope you’re hungry, because I got a bit of a surprise for you when I get back from maggie’S. See you, johnny.

Gabi: He’s got a surprise for me. He’s still plotting with maggie practically out in the open.

Johnny: Well, you’ve got an even bigger surprise for him. You know what they say: Pride goeth before the fall.

Ciara: So if the devil is still after our baby…

Ben: It had to have been somebody at the exorcism.

Ciara: All right, well, belle told me who was there. Marlena, of course. John, eric, brady, sami, allie, and johnny. Johnny. The one who brought us the cross.

[Tense music]

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Ben hangs a painting for Ciara at their new apartment. Ben jokes about wanting to be done with this so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day. Ciara tells him that the painting is perfect, just like him as they kiss.

Nicole waits outside of Rafe’s trial. Melinda arrives so Nicole stops her. Melinda guesses she’s going to tell her that Rafe is innocent. Melinda informs her that she just heard the same thing from Abe and Shawn. Nicole says they are right. Melinda questions why three unconnected people accused Rafe of planting evidence then. Nicole responds that those three people are connected by the person who told them to lie; Ava Vitali.

Allie walks through the town square and finds Ava crying. Allie asks her what’s wrong and why she’s crying. Ava responds that she just had a huge fight with Rafe and Nicole, revealing that her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend.

Tripp is at the hospital, looking at the ring he got for Allie. Tripp thinks back to telling Ava that he planned to propose on Valentine’s Day. Chanel approaches and greets him. Tripp asks if everything is okay. Chanel informs him that she came to see him but guesses that he’s busy. Tripp says he’s actually on his lunch break now. Chanel hoped that he could help her as it’s about Johnny.

Johnny offers Gabi a Valentine’s chocolate to take her mind off it. Johnny guesses that cherry is her favorite as she accepts the candy. Gabi says the candy is still not enough to make her forget that she wants to kill Jake. Johnny assures that they will screw Jake together and then after that, she can kill him. Gabi can’t believe Jake used the DiMera legal department to try to take her shares when she inherited those shares from Stefan. Johnny takes her to the couch and tells her to have another candy and to remember that soon, they will be the ones doing all the screwing…

At the police station, Jake calls Gabi, leaving a message questioning where she is since she said she was coming to the station for Rafe’s trial but Rafe said she was never there. Jake tells her to call him and hangs up, wondering where the hell she is. Jake then thinks back to seeing Johnny’s texts to Gabi about wanting to see her later. Jake then declares that he knows exactly where Gabi is.

Gabi tells Johnny that what he’s saying makes perfect sense but she’s just having a hard time. Johnny reminds Gabi of what she heard “Jake” saying to Maggie about betraying her and seeing his signature on the forms. Gabi doesn’t want to believe it but decides there can be no other explanation.

Ben and Ciara kiss until feeling the baby kick. Ben suggests Ciara get off her feet. Ciara decides they both should as they kiss onto the couch. They kiss until there’s a knock at the door. They try to ignore it but it’s Julie, who says she saw their cars outside so she knows they are in there. Ciara helps Ben get his shirt back on as she then answers the door. Julie asks if it’s a bad time. Ciara claims they were just unpacking boxes. Julie points out that Ben missed a button on his shirt. Julie says she likes the place and it looks much nicer with all their things inside. Julie compliments the painting they hung and looks around the place, noticing that the cross that she sent is not hanging outside, so she thought it would be inside. Julie makes sure that Johnny delivered it and guesses they don’t like it. Ciara assures that it was wonderful but there’s a tiny problem with it.

Melinda tells Nicole that Ava is nothing but pragmatic and self serving but now questions her saying that Ava is setting up her boyfriend, protector, and landlord for a crime he didn’t commit. Nicole suggests she asks Steve and Kayla how Ava reacts when losing at love. Melinda questions if Ava has lost at love. Nicole confirms that Ava and Rafe have broke up. Melinda asks if Ava knows that because she’s been standing by her man. Nicole informs her that it just happened. Melinda guesses it was Nicole that got between them. Nicole responds that her private life is none of her concern. Melinda goes over Nicole suggesting that Ava spent the last few months setting up this scheme. Nicole explains that she and Rafe think that Ava knew about them awhile ago and was just biding her time. Melinda points out that Nicole doesn’t have actual evidence while she has two eye witnesses willing to testify that Rafe is a dirty cop. Melinda tells Nicole to let her know if she comes up with something more but she has a case to prosecute. Melinda then heads in to the court room.

Allie thinks back to Nicole telling her that she slept with Rafe. Allie asks Ava if she’s sure. Ava confirms that they just admitted it and rubbed her nose in it. Allie feels that doesn’t sound like Rafe. Ava adds that they also accused her of framing Rafe and landing him in jail because they got it in their head that she knew all along and is out for revenge. Allie asks if that is the case.

Tripp asks Chanel what Johnny did now. Chanel says it’s what she’s doing as she plans to sue Johnny for divorce and take him for every penny he’s got. Tripp points out that will cause Johnny a great deal of pain so he’s happy to help. Chanel explains that Johnny will claim that he married her on the spur of the moment and instantly regretted it. Chanel reminds Tripp about how happy Johnny was to celebrate on New Year’s Eve, so she asks Tripp if he would be willing to testify. Tripp agrees to do so and recalls Johnny saying he wanted to spend the rest of her life with her. Tripp adds that what’s weird is that he never liked or trusted Johnny, but when he said that, he believed him. Chanel thinks Johnny loved her until out of the blue, he didn’t.

Johnny asks if he’s convinced Gabi not to murder Jake just yet. Gabi still wants to cut his head off but agrees to take him to the cleaners first. Gabi still can’t believe Jake tried to take her to bed this morning. Gabi comments on this Valentine’s Day. Johnny suggests they can rectify it as he goes to kiss Gabi but Jake walks in and says he’s sorry to interrupt. Jake asks Gabi where she’s been. Gabi says she’s obviously right here. Jake reminds her that she said she was going to see Rafe so he questions why she lied to him.

Nicole goes to see one of the men who is accusing Rafe and pretends to be Jennifer, there for an interview. Nicole brings up coming across evidence that Rafe is being framed and that the three men accusing him are lying. Nicole doesn’t think setting up the police commissioner was a bright move. He denies it. Nicole doesn’t know what Ava did to persuade him to do her dirty work, but she knows she put him up to it and she can prove it.

Ava can’t believe Allie asked if she did that and asks if that’s what she thinks of her. Allie says she’s just desperate about Rafe and talks about Rafe being a great stepfather growing up so she cares about him a lot. Allie knows he did not do what he’s accused of. Ava says that doesn’t mean she set him up. Allie apologizes. Ava claims she cares about Rafe too since he pretty much saved her after Charlie and couldn’t have gotten through that without him. Ava says she’s just upset about Rafe and Nicole. Ava blames Nicole because she thinks she had her eyes set on him from the beginning. Allie brings up how much Nicole has done for her, so she can’t listen to Ava trash her. Ava says the wound is just pretty fresh since she just found out. Ava argues that she just found out about it today so there was no reason for her to frame Rafe. Ava thinks to Charlie’s grave and tells Allie that she swears on her son’s life.

Tripp tells Chanel that they are all ticked off about how Johnny treated her but he believed that Johnny felt about her how he feels about Allie. Chanel comments on Tripp and Allie getting pretty serious which Tripp confirms. Tripp brings up Chanel knowing Allie better than anyone so he asks for her opinion. Tripp then reveals the ring and asks if Chanel thinks Allie would like it. Chanel asks if he’s proposing. Tripp admits that he is tonight.

Gabi thinks Jake has a lot of nerve. Jake thinks she owes him answers since she said she was going to the police station to see Rafe but he went there and find out she never went, so she lied to him, while her phone went straight to voicemail and she didn’t call him back. Jake accuses Gabi of being too busy here with Johnny. Johnny claims it’s all his fault as Gabi was on her way to see Rafe but he called her and said it was an emergency about the DiMera takeover. Johnny tells them that Chad and Tony just left on the company jet looking for Abigail, so now is the time to make their move. Johnny proposes calling a board meeting to get Victor on the board and they can install Jake as the new CEO of DiMera. Jake says Gabi as head of Titan too. Johnny and Gabi say that was the deal they all agreed to. Jake appreciates what Johnny has done to install him back as CEO of DiMera, he can’t help but wonder if he doesn’t want the job for himself.

Ciara tells Julie that they loved her cross and Ben hung it outside like she wanted, but once they did, it kept flipping upside down. Ben thought maybe something was wrong with the nail so he tried to fix it, but nothing he did would keep it upright. Ciara says it felt wrong to leave it there upside down. Julie calls that very wrong. Ben asks if she’s alright. Julie says she made that cross their gift to protect their unborn baby but now there’s no way they could get the cross to stay upright. Ciara says they will try again. Julie doesn’t want to alarm them but calls it a very bad sign. Julie declares that an upside down cross is a sign of the Devil himself.

Nicole tells the man that Ava did a good job of covering her tracks but not enough to get past her. Nicole warns that Ava is going down so he can either cut a deal to testify against her or Ava’s going to take him down with her. Nicole asks if he will take advantage of his last chance to save himself and admit that Ava put him up to this.

Ava hopes that Allie believes her. Allie knows she wouldn’t swear on Tripp’s life if she didn’t mean it. Ava agrees and says she loves Tripp with all her heart, like Allie does. Ava says she can’t have Allie thinking badly about her, especially not tonight when Tripp is about to. Allie asks what he’s about to do. Ava says she shouldn’t have said anything. Allie asks if she should be worried about Tripp. Ava assures it’s a good thing, at least she hopes Allie thinks so. Allie realizes and asks Ava if Tripp is going to propose.

Chanel asks Tripp if he’s really proposing tonight. Tripp says he’s been wanting to for awhile but it would take him six years to come up with a decent ring. Tripp explains that Ava gave him his great grandmother’s ring and it seems like Allie’s style but he’s not sure. Chanel assures that Allie will love it. Tripp wants it to be special as Allie deserves it. Tripp says he’s never met anyone like Allie and praises her. Tripp hopes he’s not rubbing it in after all Chanel has been through with Johnny. Chanel knows how much he loves Allie and says it’s not his fault that her brother was an ass. Tripp thinks even Allie underestimated how big of an ass Johnny is. Tripp brings up what happened between Allie and Chanel. Chanel blows it off as she and Allie just kissed a couple of times a long time ago and since then, she’s made it totally clear that Tripp is one that she loves while Johnny is the one that Chanel thought she loved.

Johnny says he may be CEO of DiMera one day but Gabi has convinced him that Jake is the right man for the job in this moment. Johnny remarks that Gabi can be very persuasive. Gabi talks about Jake doing this job before and Mr. Shin has always been on his side. Johnny adds that he’s so busy with his movie that he doesn’t have time for another job. Johnny kind of wishes his producer wasn’t holding him to his contract. Jake thought Johnny was dying to do this movie. Johnny remarks that he feels like he’s in a deal with the Devil to tell the Devil’s story…

Julie comments that it could be a coincidence but the Devil came to Salem to claim Ciara and Ben’s unborn baby. Julie explains that she and Doug got the cross to protect their unborn great grandchild. Ciara assures that they will try again and again to fix it. Julie knows they think she’s being superstitious but the last time she saw an upside down cross, the Devil was standing in her living room. Ben assures that Marlena is no longer possessed by the Devil. Ciara reminds her that the exorcism worked and the entire family was there to witness it. Julie brings up when the Devil passed from Doug to Marlena and now out of Marlena. Julie asks how do they know the Devil has left Salem?

Nicole tells the man that she’s not telling him what to do but advises him to exit while he has the chance. He reminds Nicole that the last time a former associate of Ava crossed her, he wound up dead with a steak knife in his chest. Nicole asks if he’s saying he’s a former associate of Ava. He says he never said that. Melinda then walks in and questions what the hell is going on here.

Ava tells Allie that thinking Tripp is going to propose is quite a leap. Allie asks if it is because she ran in to Tripp the other day with Roman at the Pub and they said they were talking about Steve and Kayla but she bets that Tripp was asking for her hand in marriage because her parents aren’t around. Ava calls that an even bigger leap. Allie asks if it’s true. Ava then admits that it is true but says she can’t say anything because Tripp was so excited and she can’t be the one who ruined it for him. Ava adds that it would just kill her if Allie said no because of her.

Tripp thanks Chanel for being happy for them. Chanel calls Allie her favorite person in the world and jokes that she’ll have to call her Johnson instead of Horton. Tripp says he’s been thinking about putting her ring at the bottom of her champagne glass. Chanel points out that Allie’s not really a big fan of champagne. Chanel decides to write down the recipe for Allie’s favorite drink instead.

Johnny asks if they are all on the same page. Jake agrees to striking while the iron is hot. Johnny says he will call Mr. Shin for a board meeting and steps out. Jake calls Johnny an arrogant son of a bitch. Jake tells Gabi again that he’s sorry for interrupting whatever he walked in on. Gabi claims it was nothing. Gabi argues that they need Johnny’s votes to get what they want and she knows what she’s doing, so she asks Jake to trust her. Devil Johnny stands outside the room with his phone. Jake then gets a text from Maggie, wanting to see him. Gabi sees it and asks what that was about.

Ciara asks Julie if she thinks the Devil possessed Doug again. Julie brings up the fire breaking out on top of the stove a couple nights ago when it wasn’t even on. Ben asks if she thinks it could have been The Devil that did it. Julie points out that it broke out just before she was leaving to bring them the cross. Ciara mentions Johnny bringing it over. Julie talks about Johnny showing up to talk to Doug about this awful movie he plans to make. Ben says that Johnny told them that Julie was busy putting out fires in a joking kind of way. Julie assures it was no joke. Julie cries that this can’t be happening again.

Allie tells Ava that it means so much to her that they have a great relationship because of Henry and Tripp, but even if they didn’t, it would never affect how she answers Tripp. Ava is relieved and decides she should let her go because she has a big night ahead of her. Ava hugs Allie and reminds her to act surprised. Allie assures there will be no worries there.

Chanel gives Tripp her drink recipe. Tripp agrees to whatever he can do to help her in court. Chanel says they might have to rethink that since when she asked him, she didn’t know he was just about to become Johnny’s brother-in-law. Tripp points out that’s only if Allie says yes. Chanel tells him to make sure it’s cool with Allie if he testifies. Tripp assures that it will be as Allie feels the same about Johnny as he does and has even started calling him the evil twin.

Devil Johnny smiles while using his phone as Jake gets another text from Maggie that it’s urgent. Jake says it must have to do with Victor and Titan. Jake says he will let Gabi know what she says but he doesn’t plan on doing much business talk. Jake then kisses Gabi as Devil Johnny watches from the doorway.

Ciara asks Julie if Doug has been okay lately. Julie jokes that he hasn’t locked her in the freezer again. Ciara asks if Doug has been acting out of character. Julie assures that he’s back to being the most wonderful husband in the world again. Julie brings up when the Devil left Doug and went in to Marlena, she was in the room with him. Julie points out that Doug was not at the exorcism so there’s no way the Devil could have gone back to possess him. Ben asks if that’s how these things work. Julie confirms it’s what she is told. Julie apologizes for disturbing them and guesses she is getting crazy. Julie just wants them to be well and safe as she hugs Ciara. Julie jokes that they are lucky they don’t have a gas stove. Julie wishes them a wonderful Happy Valentine’s Day. Ciara sends her love to Doug as Julie then exits. Ben talks about how it doesn’t make any sense because there’s nothing wrong with the nail or the cross. Ciara says it’s scaring her. Ciara asks what Ben is thinking. Ben responds that maybe Julie is right that there is no way The Devil could have gone back in to Doug, but maybe he could have jumped into somebody else.

Melinda tells the man that Nicole is not a reporter and accuses her of witness tampering. Melinda warns her to get out before she gets thrown out. Melinda suggests Nicole call a lawyer unless she wants to join Rafe in prison.

Tripp calls Ava to thank her for helping him get ready for tonight. Ava asks how he’s doing. Tripp wishes he could fast forward to dinner. Tripp asks Ava to pick up cranberry juice and some limes. Tripp comments that Allie is going to be so surprised..

Chanel finds Allie in the town square and remarks that she looks like she’s contemplating the meaning of life. Allie responds that she kind of is as she just found out from Ava that Tripp is going to propose tonight. Chanel reveals that she knows because Tripp told her because he wanted her opinion of the ring. Chanel assures that she will love it. Chanel knows Tripp wanted it to be a surprise but asks what Allie is going to say now that she knows.

Devil Johnny uses his power to cause a shock pain to Jake. Jake tells Gabi that he will see her later and hopes she’s hungry as he has a bit of a surprise for her when he gets back from Maggie’s. Jake exits as Johnny returns to the room. Gabi complains that Jake is still plotting with Maggie out in the open. Johnny reminds Gabi that she has an even bigger surprise for Jake. Johnny declares that pride goes before the fall.

Ciara worries that the Devil is still after the baby. Ben points out the Devil had to possess somebody at the exorcism. Ciara says that Belle told her who was there and goes over the list which included Marlena, John, Eric, Brady, Sami, Allie, and Johnny. Ciara realizes and points out that Johnny was the one who brought them the cross.

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Marlena goes to her office and finds candy and flowers. She then gets a call from John, wishing her a Happy Valentine’s Day. John asks if she got his surprise and says there’s not enough candy or flowers to show how much he loves her. Marlena tells him to check between the cushions of the sofa where he finds a certificate for a spa day for two. They tell each other I love you.

Nicole visits Rafe in the interrogation room and brings him coffee. Rafe says she didn’t have to come. Nicole says it’s the first day of his trial, so she did. Rafe thanks her. Rafe talks about his future being on the line. Nicole argues that the charges are false as he’s done nothing wrong. They then think back to having sex on the conference table. Rafe asks if she’s sure about that. Nicole says he’s done nothing criminal so his lawyer should have no problem proving he’s innocence. Rafe hopes that she’s right because if Melinda has her way, it’s going to be a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Jake wakes Gabi up with a rose and wishes her a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Craig sits in the town square as Johnny jogs by without a shirt on. Johnny spots Craig and questions what the hell he’s looking at.

John asks Marlena about her first day back in her office. Marlena says it’s so nice to put all the terrible time with possession behind them. Nancy bursts in to Marlena’s office and says thank God she’s there because she realized she needs to talk to someone badly, so she hopes Marlena has a few minutes. Marlena tells her that she has an hour. John tells Marlena that he will talk to her later and hangs up. Nancy sits down in tears as Marlena asks what’s going on. Nancy reveals to Marlena that Craig is gay. Marlena asks if she just found out. Nancy feels like a fool and asks how she didn’t know after all these years and what is wrong with her.

Johnny asks Craig again what he’s looking at. Craig remarks that Johnny is running without a shirt on in the middle of February. Johnny remarks that he’s always hot. They introduce themselves. Craig realizes Johnny is Sami’s son and comments that he has certainly grown up. Craig says he has to get back to his e-mails. Johnny says he thinks he tore a pectorial lifting weights and asks Craig to take a look. Johnny puts Craig’s hand on his chest and asks how that feels.

Jake offers Gabi a chocolate covered cherry. Gabi thinks back to telling Johnny what she overheard “Jake” telling Maggie when the Devil transformed in to Jake. Gabi then tells Jake to get the cherry away from him. Jake questions what the hell that was about.

Nicole argues that Melinda has nothing but lying cons out to get him while there is no proof, so Rafe will beat this. Rafe thanks her for being so supportive. Nicole remarks that someone has to support him since his girlfriend, Ava, has been absent since the moment he was arrested. Nicole thinks that’s proof that Ava set him up since she’s been afraid to show her face. Ava then shows up with candy and wishes Rafe a Happy Valentine’s Day as she kisses him in front of Nicole. Ava apologizes for staying away so long and says she didn’t think being around would be a good look for Rafe given her former life, but then she woke up and thought no one deserves to be alone on Valentine’s Day, especially the man in her life, so she baked cookies and got here as fast as she could. Ava points out that Rafe wasn’t alone after all. Nicole says she came to support Rafe. Ava is sure he deeply appreciates that as she does too. Ava talks about Nicole cheering for their relationship since the beginning. Ava adds that now that Rafe is going to be on trial, they will need her support and friendship more than ever.

Jake questions Gabi’s reaction. Gabi thinks back to talking to Johnny about what she heard “Jake” say to Maggie and Johnny telling her that she has the advantage to get his shares. Gabi then claims to Jake that she’s allergic to cherries. Jake apologizes and says he had no idea. Gabi guesses they don’t know each other as well as they thought.

Nancy talks to Marlena about suspecting that Craig was cheating on her. Marlena asks if she confronted him. Nancy confirms that she did but he denied it because she accused him of cheating with another woman. Nancy says that Craig was being honest when he told her that she was the only woman in his life, because he was involved with a man. Nancy cries about thinking Craig was in love with her all these years and now all he wants is men. Nancy asks if there’s some way to convert her husband back to the man she loved.

Johnny tells Craig to check him out right now. Chloe then walks up, interrupting them. Johnny tells Craig that he hopes to see him around. Chloe questions what that was. Craig invites her to join him for breakfast. Chloe questions Craig flirting with a young guy in the middle of the town square and asks what the hell is wrong with him. Craig informs Chloe that it was Johnny DiMera and he thought he tore a muscle in his chest so he wanted him to take a look. Chloe asks how Johnny knew Craig was a doctor and why he would even strike up a conversation with him. Craig says even if he was looking at Johnny like she thought, he has spent his entire life pretending to not be interested in men because he thought it made him a bad person and it would hurt the people he loves, like Chloe, her sister, and her mom. Craig talks about pretending to be happy even though he was at times. Craig says he loves being a father and that he and Nancy had some great times together. Craig adds that he loves them very much, but he won’t live the lie anymore.

Marlena wonders if Nancy has heard of conversion therapy and calls that a debunked practice of trying to fix someone’s sexual orientation. Nancy admits she’s heard of it. Marlena tells her that gay people aren’t broken. Nancy cries that she knows but thinks maybe Craig is going through a mid-life crisis. Nancy admits she shouldn’t have used the word “convert” but maybe he’s not gay and just going through a phase. Marlena notes that Nancy is clearly having a hard time with this, so she suggests they talk about how Nancy can deal with this.

Jake apologizes to Gabi. Gabi says she’s sorry and just wasn’t expecting all of this. Jake suggests doing it over because he knows how to show her that he loves her without roses and chocolate. Jake kisses Gabi but she pulls away so he asks what’s going on. Gabi says nothing and that she would love to stay with him all day but she has to go to Rafe’s trial to support him. Jake offers to go with her in support. Gabi says that’s sweet of him but she knows he’s been working hard on the plan to take over DiMera. Jake says it’s coming along nicely. Gabi comments on trusting him to make it happen as she exits.

Johnny goes home to the DiMera Mansion and texts Gabi.

Jake tells himself that the gift he should get Gabi is making her CEO of Titan. Jake then hears Gabi’s phone go off with a text from Johnny. Jake decides to read the message which says “Be my Valentine” and that he hopes to see Gabi today so that she can give him her answer.

Rafe thanks Ava for her cookies. Ava offers Nicole one as well but she passes. Ava asks Rafe if he’s nervous for the big day. Nicole argues that Rafe has nothing to be nervous about and shouldn’t be here because he’s done nothing wrong. Ava responds that it’s for a jury to decide. Ava argues that it’s horrible that these men are claiming Rafe is a dirty cop when he’s one of the most honorable men in town. Ava asks what possible reason could anyone have to want to hurt such a great guy. Nicole tells Ava to stop it because she knows Ava is the one who did this. Ava questions why she would set up Rafe when he is her boyfriend. Nicole calls it so obvious that Ava found out they made love and she wanted revenge. Ava acts surprised and questions Rafe about sleeping with her best friend. Rafe tells Ava that he’s sorry. Ava demands to know when it was. Rafe admits it was on Halloween. Ava questions them both lying to her for months. Ava asks how many times it happened. Rafe assures it was a one time thing. Ava asks if that’s the truth which Rafe confirms. Rafe then admits that he’s had feelings for Nicole for awhile now. Ava reminds Rafe that they talked about this and he told her that he was committed to her. Rafe admits that he lied to her and to himself. Rafe tells Ava that he’s so sorry because she deserves better. Ava says that he made her believe that what they had was real but it was all a lie. Nicole explains that she asked Rafe to keep it secret because she didn’t want to come between them. Ava mocks what a friend she is. Rafe argues that it’s not on Nicole, but on him because he owed it to Ava to tell her the truth and he did far from that. Ava complains that Rafe slept with Nicole, lied about it, and then stands up for her. Nicole says that they made a mistake but she is not surprised that Ava acted like the vindictive bitch that she’s always been and framed Rafe. Ava argues that she’s not the same woman that she used to be. Rafe understands that Ava is angry and repeats that he’s sorry. Rafe understands that Ava feels betrayed by what he has done, but he has to ask if she framed him because right now, they could still get the charges dropped before it’s too late.

Marlena brings up Nancy coming in and talking a lot about Craig and then asked what she did wrong. Marlena asks if Nancy is thinking that this is her fault. Nancy cries that it is and she’s thinking that she could’ve tried harder to be what Craig needed. Marlena states that Nancy’s husband is gay and it’s not her fault. Marlena adds that he kept a very big secret from her and his sexual orientation isn’t really a choice, but he chose to keep it from her which is causing her so much pain. Nancy cries that it’s destroyed her marriage and asks what she does now.

Chloe tells Craig that she gets how difficult this must be for him and she appreciates him opening up to her. Chloe says she wants him to be happy and she knows he needs love and support too, so she’s here for him. Chloe questions Craig being in love. Craig confirms that he is and he wants Chloe to meet him if that’s not too hard for her. Craig then reveals that his boyfriend is coming to Salem tonight.

Johnny reads Tony’s Valentine’s Day card to Anna and calls it nauseating. Johnny sits down and starts eating the chocolates left on the table. Gabi walks in and declares that she hates him. Johnny says that’s more like it. Johnny asks what has Gabi so worked up. Gabi complains about Jake. Gabi says she listened to Johnny’s advice and didn’t let on that she knows Jake backstabbed her. Gabi talks about Jake being so romantic and wonders if it’s possible that she misunderstood him talking to Maggie about cutting her out of the deal. Johnny claims he wishes that was true but he’s afraid it was no misunderstanding. Gabi asks how he knows since he wasn’t there. Johnny claims he’s found indisputable proof that Jake is planning to betray her.

Rafe knows Ava is upset. Ava says she did care for him and she loved him, but he cheated on her with that whore. Ava claims she has nothing to confess and calls Rafe guilty as sin. Ava wishes him luck in court and says he’ll be behind bars but she’s sure Nicole will wait for him as she storms out of the room.

Brady joins John at home and fills him in on Craig being gay. Brady talks about having feelings for Chloe that he can’t act on because Philip is still missing. Brady says what matters is that Chloe needs to know she’s not alone in this, so he’s going to be there for her every step of the way.

Chloe questions Craig being worried about hurting Nancy but bringing his new boyfriend to Salem. Craig explains that he didn’t know he was coming until this morning as he just booked a flight. Craig says he doesn’t want any drama and just wants to be with him. Craig understands if Chloe can’t meet him but says it would mean the world to him if she would see how happy that he makes him. Craig asks Chloe to think about it which she agrees to do. Chloe then walks away as Craig thanks her.

Marlena says that Nancy and Craig had so many happy years together and a family they love. Marlena acknowledges that the breakup of a marriage is a loss. Nancy adds that it feels like a death. Marlena understands that she’s grieving and there is no easy fix as it’s just going to take time. Nancy was afraid she was going to say that. Marlena encourages that she’s not alone in this as she has lots of people to help her. Marlena adds that if she needs any more help, she will be there for her. Nancy thanks her. Nancy sees what John left Marlena for Valentine’s Day and says that Craig used to do things like that for her, but she guesses not this year.

Chloe goes to see Brady and tells him that she just saw her dad, who wants her to meet his new boyfriend. Chloe informs him that he’s on his way to Salem right now. Brady asks what she’s going to do. Chloe doesn’t know as part of her feels like she’s betraying her mom but she also wants to be there for her dad because she knows he’s in pain and she wants to support him. Brady knows it’s not an easy decision. Chloe hoped maybe it would be easier if Brady agreed to come with her.

John goes to see Marlena in her office and tells her that he really loves her as they kiss. They wish each other a Happy Valentiine’s Day. Marlena didn’t think she’d see him until this evening. John says he couldn’t stay away from her and informs her that Brady just told him about Craig leaving Nancy for a man. Marlena reveals that Nancy was the person who came in when they were on the phone. John asks how she’s doing. Marlena says she can’t really talk about it but Nancy is having a very hard time.

Nancy sits outside the Brady Pub when Craig approaches her.

Jake goes to the police station and looks in to the interrogation room to ask Rafe and Nicole if they’ve seen Gabi since she said she would be there for moral support. Nicole says she hasn’t seen her. Jake guesses he just missed her but Rafe reveals that Gabi was never there, leaving Jake confused.

Gabi asks Johnny about his proof that Jake plans to betray her. Johnny says he realized he couldn’t trust Jake so he did a little digging and reached out to a contact in the DiMera legal department who shared a formal petition to transfer Stefan’s shares to Jake. Gabi says he can’t do that. Johnny claims that Jake argued the shares are his as Stefan’s twins. Gabi argues that Jake wouldn’t do that to her and accuses Johnny of lying. Devil Johnny uses his power to make Jake’s signature appear on the form as he shows it to Gabi, who then calls Jake a bastard.

John is glad that Nancy has found her way to Marlena because there’s no better person to give her the support that she’s going to need. Marlena says every time she talks to someone who’s marriage is in trouble, it makes her appreciate how precious their marriage is. John agrees and kisses her.

Craig apologizes to Nancy for hurting her and wants her to know that no matter what happens, he’s still her friend. Nancy responds that he’s not her friend and is not going to be her husband much longer because she wants a divorce. Nancy then gets up and walks away.

Brady questions Chloe wanting him to go to dinner with her, her dad, and his boyfriend tonight. Chloe apologizes, realizing that she forgot it’s Valentine’s Day and guesses that he has other plans. Brady reveals that he doesn’t and says he would love to go to dinner with her, asking what friends are for.

Rafe and Nicole prepare for trial. Nicole apologizes for losing it on Ava. Rafe says it’s okay as he’s kind of relieved that it’s now finally out in the open and there’s no reason that they can’t be together, but he could understand if she doesn’t want to spend years with a guy behind glass in a jumpsuit. Nicole refuses to give up and vows to find a way to prove that Ava framed Rafe.

Jake remains at the police station, wondering where the hell Gabi is as he pulls out his phone.

Gabi tells Johnny that she’s going to kill Jake. Johnny stops her and reminds her that cooler heads will win the game. Gabi says she’d rather kill him. Johnny says they can use this and tells her it wlil be fun to see Jake’s face when they burn him to the ground. Gabi agrees but asks what the plan is. Johnny says they screw Jake before he screws her. Gabi then gets a call from Jake but ignores it. Gabi questions how Jake could do this to her. Johnny offers her a Valentine’s chocolate to take her mind off it. Johnny guesses that cherry is her favorite as she accepts the candy.

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Ava: Oh, you–you think that I framed rafe? Why would I do that? He is my boyfriend.

Nicole: Oh, drop the act, ava.

Rafe: Nicole–

Nicole: It is so obvious that you found out rafe and i made love, and you wanted revenge.

Ava: You–you and rafe?

[Suspenseful music]

You slept with my best friend? Rafe?

Rafe: I’m sorry.

Ava: When? When?

Rafe: What difference does it make?

Ava: Because I want to know.

Rafe: It was halloween, okay?

Ava: So you’ve been lying to me for months. Both of you.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: [Inaudible] How many times? Did it happen more than once?

Rafe: No, it was– it was a one-time thing.

Ava: Oh, is that the truth? Is that the truth now?

Rafe: Yes. The whole truth is I’ve had feelings for nicole for a while now.

Ava: We talked about this, rafe. You denied it more than once. You looked me in the eyes, how many times have you told me that you were committed to me?

Rafe: I lied, okay? I lied to you. I lied to myself. I’m so sorry. You deserve better.

Ava: You made me believe that what we had was real.

[Chuckles] It’s just all a lie, huh?

Nicole: I asked rafe to keep it a secret because I didn’t want to come between you.

Ava: Oh, what a good friend you are.

Rafe: This is not–

Ava: So concerned about my feelings.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: What?

Rafe: It’s not on nicole, okay? This is on me. I owed it to you to tell you the truth, and–

Ava: And what?

Rafe: I did–I did far from that, okay?

Ava: Yeah, you sure did. Right, okay, so–so you sleep with my best friend. Yes, nicole, you slept with him, right? And then–and then you tell him to lie. She asks you to lie, you do it, and then you stand up for her?

Nicole: We made a mistake. But I am not surprised that you acted like the vindictive bitch that you have always been, and framed him–

Ava: Oh, my god, I am not the same woman I used to be.

Nicole: The hell you’re not.

Rafe: Okay, ava, I– ava, I understand that you are angry. I get that, okay? You’re upset. I am so sorry. And I understand that you feel betrayed for what I have done. But I have to ask you, did you do this? Did you? Did you frame me? ‘Cause right now, we can still get the charges dropped before it’s too late.

Marlena: When you first came in here, you talked a lot about craig. And then you said, “what’s wrong with me? What did I do wrong?” Are you thinking this is your fault?

Nancy: It is, I mean, not totally, I’m just– I’m just thinking that maybe if I–if I had tried really hard to be–to be–

Marlena: What? To be what?

Nancy: Marlena, to be what he needed. I mean, I know I’m stubborn, and–and I’m argumentative, and I talk way too much, I just keep going on–

Marlena: Stop it. Stop right there. Your husband is gay. That isn’t your fault. Your husband kept a very big secret from you. And–and his sexual orientation isn’t really a choice. But he made a choice to keep that from you. And that’s what I think is causing you so much pain.

Nancy: But marlena, he’s destroyed my marriage. I mean, what–what do I do now?

[Sobs]

Chloe: I get how difficult this must be for you, dad. And I–I do appreciate you opening up to me. And of course I want you to be happy. And I know after everything you’ve been through, you need love and support too, and just know that I’m here for you too.

Craig: Well, I won’t say no to my daughter.

Chloe: So you–you said you’re in love?

Craig: I am. And I want you to meet him, if that’s not too hard for you.

Chloe: Uh…meet him.

Craig: Yeah, he’s coming to salem. Tonight.

Johnny: “Anna, you are my everything. All my love, tony.” Nauseating. Much more interesting. You’re the naughty one, anna, so that one’s for you. Ugh. No. Too damn sweet. Well, what’s valentine’s day without a little bit of bitterness?

Gabi: I hate him.

Johnny: That’s more like it.

[Dramatic music]

Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Johnny: What’s got you so worked up?

Gabi: What do you think? Jake. He tried to feed me a chocolate candy.

Johnny: The nerve.

Gabi: And then there was flower petals everywhere, he woke me up with a rose.

Johnny: Is the, uh– the poor guy still breathing?

Gabi: I wanted to slug the son of a bitch, but you know what? I didn’T. I listened to your advice. I didn’t let on that I know he wants to backstab me.

Johnny: Well-played.

Gabi: But he was so sweet and romantic. I don’t know, is it possible that I somehow misunderstood when he was talking to maggie about cutting me out of the deal?

Johnny: I wish that were true, gabriella, because I can see how much you love my uncle. But I’m afraid his conversation with victor’s wife was no misunderstanding.

Gabi: How do you know that? You weren’t there.

Johnny: Maybe not, but I am sorry to say that I have found some indisputable proof that jake is planning to betray you.

Ava: Confess? To framing you?

Rafe: Ava. I know that you’re upset, but if you ever cared for me–

Ava: Oh, I did care for you. I loved you. And you cheated on me with that whore. So, no, I got–I got nothing to confess. In fact, I’d say you are guilty as sin. Good luck in court, rafe, ’cause you’re gonna need it.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: Oh, and too bad you’re gonna be buried behind bars. Don’t worry, I’m sure nicole will wait for you.

[Tense music]

John: That’s gotta be rough, having all these feelings that you can’t act on.

Brady: Yeah, that’s something I have a little experience with.

John: You talking about chloe?

Brady: Yep.

John: So how’s that going, kid?

Brady: I’ve made no secret that I have feelings for her.

John: Mm-hmm.

Brady: But the fact that philip is still missing kind of puts everything on hold, dad. But that’s not what–[Sighs] That’s not what matters. What matters is chloe needs to know that she’s not alone in this. And I’m gonna be there for her every step of the way.

Chloe: You just said that you were worried about hurting mom, but you’re gonna bring your new boyfriend to salem?

Craig: I didn’t know he was coming till this morning. We spoke last night. After we hung up, he–

[Sighs] He booked a flight. Just–he doesn’t want any drama, he just wants to support me. If you can’t do this, I understand, but– it would mean the world to me if you could meet him, see how happy he makes me. Would you think about it? Please?

Chloe: Okay, I will.

Craig: Thanks.

[Emotional music]

Marlena: Nancy, you and craig have had so many happy years together. A family that you love– the breakup of a marriage, it’s–it’s a loss.

Nancy: It feels like a death.

Marlena: I know. And you’re grieving, and–

[Exhales] There’s no pill that I can give you, there’s no easy fix here. It is just going to take time.

Nancy: I was a afraid you were gonna say that.

Marlena: You’re not alone in this, you know? You got lots of people that are here to help you, that care about you. And if you need even more help, I’ll be here for you.

Nancy: Thank you, marlena. And thank you for giving me some perspective. Craig used to do things like that for me on valentine’s day. I guess not this year. Thank you.

Marlena: [Sighs] Life’s been hard enough.

Chloe: Hey.

Brady: Hi.

Chloe: Hey, do you have a minute?

Brady: For you, always. Come in.

Chloe: Thanks.

Brady: What’s going on?

Chloe: Oh, I–I just– I just saw my dad, and he wants me to meet his new boyfriend.

Brady: When?

Chloe: He’s on his way to salem right now. He booked his own flight, it wasn’t my dad’s idea.

Brady: [Sighs] Uh, what are you gonna do?

Chloe: That’s the thing, I don’t know. There’s–there’s a part of me that feels like I’m betraying my mom, but at the same time, I–I want to be there for my dad. I know he’s in pain and I want to support him.

Brady: Right, right. Your dad–I mean, that’s not an easy decision, chloe.

Chloe: No, it’s not easy. And I was hoping maybe it would be easier if you agreed to come with me?

[Knock at door]

John: Hey, gorgeous.

[Gasps] Ohh. Ohh. Somebody really loves you. And that somebody is here.

[Laughter]

Marlena: Happy valentine’s day.

John: Right back at you, sweetheart.

Marlena: I didn’t think that I would see you until this evening.

John: Oh, I just couldn’t stay away from my beautiful bride. And I had an interesting conversation with brady. He, um– he just told me that craig wesley’s in town, and he has left nancy for a man.

Marlena: I know. I know, um–nancy was the person who came in when I was talking to you on the phone.

John: That was her? Ooh. So how’s she doing?

Marlena: Well, I can’t really talk about it, but you can imagine she’s having a very hard time.

[Dramatic music]

[Phone ringing]

Jake: You guys seen gabi? Said she’d be here. You know, moral support and all.

Nicole: Uh, I haven’t seen her.

Jake: Must have just missed her then, huh?

Rafe: Gabi was never here.

Gabi: You have proof? What proof?

Johnny: When you came to me, with what you heard between maggie and jake, I realized I couldn’t trust my uncle jake, so I decided to do a little digging. I reached out to a contact that I have in the dimera legal department. She shared this with me.

Gabi: What is this?

Johnny: This is a formal petition to transfer stefan O. Dimera’s shares.

Gabi: My shares?

Johnny: Your shares to jake.

Gabi: He can’t do that.

Johnny: Well, jake makes the argument that you’re not blood-related, and that as stefan’s twin, he’s the rightful heir.

Gabi: No, he wouldn’t do that to me. You’re lying.

Johnny: I wish.

[Sighs] But… is this jake’s signature?

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: That bastard.

As a struggling actor,

John: I’m glad that nancy has found her way to you, because there is not a better person who can give her the kind of support she’s gonna need.

Marlena: Oh. You know, every time I talk to somebody whose marriage is in trouble, makes me appreciate how precious ours is.

John: Oh, you’ve got that right, doc.

Craig: [Sighs] Nancy– I’m so sorry I hurt you, I– I hope you know that. And I–I want you to know that no matter what happens, I’m still your friend.

Nancy: [Laughs] You are not my friend. And you’re not going to be my husband much longer, because I want a divorce.

[Melancholy music]

Brady: You–okay, you want me to go to dinner with you, and your dad, and his boyfriend? Tonight?

Chloe: Oh. Oh, my god. I’m sorry, I–I forgot it’s–it’s valentine’s day.

Brady: Yeah, it is, it is.

Chloe: You–you probably have other plans?

Brady: I don’T. So yes, I would love to go to dinner with you. I mean, what are friends for, right?

Nicole: Rafe, I am so sorry I lost it on ava.

Rafe: It’s okay. It is okay. You know, I’m actually kind of relieved.

Nicole: How could you say that?

Rafe: Because now it’s finally all out in the open, and there’s no reason we can’t be together. But I will totally understand if you don’t want to spend the next however many years talking through a wall of glass to a guy in a jumpsuit.

Nicole: I am not gonna let that happen. I am not giving up. I am going to find a way to prove that ava framed you.

Jake: Gabi, gabi, gabi. Said you’d be with your brother, and you’re not. Where the hell are you?

Gabi: Okay, that’s it, I’m out of here.

Johnny: Whoa, where are you going?

Gabi: To kill jake. Where do you think I’m going?

Johnny: Look, I can be a bit of a hothead myself, but I think we both know, cooler heads will win the game.

Gabi: I’d rather kill him.

Johnny: Hey, hey, hey. We talked about this, okay? We can use this. Besides, won’t it be fun to see jake’s face when we burn him to the ground?

Gabi: Well, you know, when you put it like that, fine. But we need a plan. What is the plan?

Johnny: Oh, it’s simple. We screw jake, before he screws you.

[Phone rings]

Gabi: Oh, it’s jake!

Johnny: Cooler heads…

[Phone rings] Remember?

Gabi: How could he do this to me?

Johnny: How about a valentine’s chocolate to take your mind of him, huh?

Gabi: I’m not hungry.

Johnny: This one’s cherry. Something tells me that’s your favorite.

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: Mmm.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Abigail: So sarah is pining away for somebody other than xander?

Kristen: Mm-hmm.

Abigail: Okay. All right. I’ll play your little game here. Is it rex?

Kristen: Ugh.

Abigail: Eric?

Kristen: Oh, please. She and the good father never stood a chance.

Abigail: You probably pumped sarah so full of drugs, I mean, her new heartthrob could be harry truman.

Kristen: Oh, my god. I wouldn’t have shot her full of anything if someone hadn’t left a full syringen the dimera dungeon.

Abigail: Look, all right, I already get that it’s my damn fault, thank you very much. But unlike you who has no conscience, I already feel terrible enough about it without you continuously waving it in my face.

Kristen: Ooh, I’m just stating the facts.

Abigail: [Exhales] If it’s not rex and it’s not eric, then who would– it’s chad, isn’t it? You saw to it that sarah was fixated on my husband.

Kristen: No. It’s even better than that. I’ve seen to it that she is fixated on a dimera of seniority.

Abigail: Tony?

Kristen: Ahh, good girl.

[Laughs]

Steve: So you’re in love with tony dimera?

Sarah: Don’t sound so skeptical. I mean, we’ve had our ups and downs, but tony’s the love of my life.

Steve: Maybe she thinks she’s anna.

Sarah: Anna fredericks? How could you possibly confuse me with that scheming bitch?

Kayla: Well, then who are you?

Sarah: I am the one and only renee dumonde.

Kayla: That can’t be. You cannot be renee.

Sarah: Of course I can.

Kayla: No, it’s not possible because renee dumonde is dead.

Lani: Okay, tr coates, let’s see what you’ve been up to since you fathered me. “Hollywood heavyweight to produce biopic on small town shrink possessed by satan.” Hollywood heavyweight?

[Sighs]

[Door clicks] Hi.

Eli: Hi.

[Both laugh]

Lani: Welcome home.

Eli: Mm.

Lani: You made really good time getting here from the airport.

Eli: Yes.

Lani: How was it visiting your mom?

Eli: It was good, but I am glad to be back home.

Lani: You have no idea how glad I am to have you home.

Eli: Twins were a handful?

Lani: It wasn’t just that.

Eli: Uh-oh.

Lani: Mm-hmm.

Eli: What happened?

Paulina: I know my name is not on the lease. But your tenants, eli and lani grant, they’re members of my family. All I’m asking is that you make sure that a man named tr coates doesn’t get into that building again.

[Scoffs] Well, let’s talk money. How much do you want? Hello? Hello? Talk to me! Oh, he hung up on me?

[Phone beeps]

[Doorbell rings] Ahh, lani. Uh– you.

Tr: Lani’s dear old dad.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Tr: [Grunts] Paulina. This is ridiculous. I just wanna talk to you.

Paulina: Oh, yeah, yeah, “I just wanna talk to you.” I know I’ll end up with a black eye or a big lip or worse.

Tr: I told you, I’ve changed. Do you really want your neighbors to be hearing all our business?

Abigail: [Scoffs] You expect me to believe that sarah is moping around this island because of tony dimera? She barely knows him.

Kristen: Oh, well, she knows him intimately now.

Abigail: What did you do? Did you put on a tony mask and romance her?

Kristen: Don’t you think that’s a little far-fetched?

Abigail: Not for you, no. I mean, how else is sarah gonna fall for tony?

Kristen: Well, I mean, sarah didn’t actually fall for tony. Renee did.

Abigail: Oh, god. I give up. Who the hell is renee?

Sarah: Kayla, you’re starting to worry me. As you can see, renee dumonde is alive and well. If you don’t know the difference between the living and the dead, you might wanna rethink that nursing career.

Steve: Uh, kayla’s a doctor. And so are you.

Sarah: Me? A doctor? No, I don’t like the sight of blood. I’ll leave that to neil curtis, thank you.

Kayla: You mean your father?

Sarah: Okay. I think that she needs some rest. A few minutes ago, she was saying I was mickey and maggie horton’s daughter, which we both know that sarah is a toddler. And now I’m neil’s child?

Kayla: It’s complicated.

Sarah: Well, it’s not to me. You don’t know what you’re talking about. I know I’m renee dumonde.

Steve: Uh, sweetness? Could you bring me up to speed on who this renee dumonde character is?

Kayla: Yeah, I think I better. Looks like we’re stuck with her. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Abigail: Okay, so you’ve got sarah believing she is stefano’s dead illegitimate daughter who is in love with tony and murdered by a serial killer?

Kristen: Ooh, go to the head of the class. I’m gonna give you a blue ribbon and another night here in almost paradise.

Abigail: So how’d you do it? How did you make sarah believe that she was renee?

Kristen: Well, it wasn’t really hard. When she first got here, she had lost her grip.

Abigail: I understand that. She made the trip in a suitcase.

Kristen: Mm-hmm. But see, she was a bit of a challenge ’cause one moment, she thought I was xander and the next, a coconut. Like that. And I thought if I kept her focused and kept her out of my hair, it would work out. So I just gave her a bunch of books to read.

Abigail: Out of the dimera library?

[Scoffs] I can imagine.

Kristen: Okay, but one of those books just happened to be the diary of my late sister, renee. And sarah pored over that tortured memoir at warp speed. And then when she was finished, voil. She was convinced she was renee dumonde. And there is nothing I could do to change that.

Kayla: And it turned out she was murdered by the salem slasher.

Steve: Aka andre dimera.

Kayla: Yeah.

Steve: So what’s your best guess why she thinks that she’s renee?

Kayla: I don’t know. Maybe kristen brainwashed her or maybe she just snapped.

Steve: After what kristen put her through, it’s possible. So what do we do?

Kayla: At the moment, I think we just humor her.

Sarah: What are you two whispering about?

Kayla: Um, nothing. We were just discussing how much we want to get out of this place.

Sarah: As do I. I miss my tony so much. I have to get home to him.

Steve: Well, we’re gonna need these if we’re gonna break out of this place.

Sarah: Oh, good. We can get to the kayak. But we have to make sure that we look it over thoroughly just in case anyone drilled a hole in it below the water line.

Steve: Why would you say that?

Sarah: Because that’s what i did to the boat that anna was on. What? Was she a friend of yours?

Anna: So you think someone paid ned to kidnap abigail?

Tony: That’s our theory, yes.

Anna: Oh, my goodness. Well, how soon do you have to leave?

Tony: Well, chad’s at the airfield now checking out the jet. I have to pack a bag and meet him there. Chad is hoping that I can convince ned to tell us where he took abigail.

Anna: Okay, I can go with you.

Tony: No, no, no, no, no. We don’t know what we’re walking into.

Anna: Well, ned would never hurt me.

Tony: Probably not. But I think it’s best that chad and I go it alone.

Eli: So this ray dude just showed up here with no warning?

Lani: Yeah. Scared me to death.

Eli: Why didn’t you call me?

Lani: I didn’t wanna break it to you over the phone.

Eli: [Sighs] Wait, how did he know how to find you?

Lani: He’s in town on business.

Eli: Well, what kind of business?

Lani: Film production. He’s producing johnny dimera’s film about marlena.

Eli: So I guess he’ll be here for a while, then.

Lani: Mm-hmm. He has a room at the salem inn.

Eli: You should have called me. I would have cut my trip short.

Lani: Nothing happened. He was minding his manners. I met my biological father for the first time. Other than that, it wasn’t a big deal.

Eli: Are you sure about that? You seem a little shaky.

Paulina: Oh, no. You sit over there.

Tr: I wanna talk about lani.

Paulina: Haven’t I told you to keep my daughter’s name out of your mouth?

Tr: She’s my daughter too.

Paulina: You gave up any rights that you had to my child when you started knocking me around.

Tr: I would never hurt lani. I told you, I’m a different man now. I have a right to know my daughter and my grandchildren.

Paulina: [Scoffs] You have no rights.

[Stammers] You–[Chuckles] Get out of here. Get out of here right now before I call the cops.

Tr: Okay, okay, okay. I’ll go. But we will be seeing each other again.

[Phone beeps]

[Line ringing]

Paulina: Hello. Hi. It’s me. I need to see you right away. It’s an emergency. Life’s been hard enough.

Steve: You drilled a hole in the boat that anna was on?

Sarah: Well, I didn’t know that tony was on it too. He could have drowned. But luckily, david got there just in time.

Steve: David who?

Kayla: David banning. Julie’s son, eli’s father.

Steve: Oh, right. That david. So david saved tony and anna’s lives?

Sarah: He did. Unfortunately, the baby that anna was carrying wasn’t as lucky.

Tony: I’ll call you as soon as we land.

Anna: Well, I guess that will have to be enough.

Tony: Mm. Would you keep an eye on charlotte and thomas? They know something’s up with their mum.

Anna: Of course I will. But darling, please, please be careful.

> Tony: [Laughs] Yes. Okay.

Anna: Oh.

Tony: Goodbye.

[Doorbell rings]

Anna: Oh. Hi. May I help you?

Tr: I certainly hope so.

Abe: Ooh. [Chuckles]

Paulina: Oh, whew. Thanks. Thanks for coming over.

Abe: You said it was an emergency. I didn’t realize you were preparing to bash somebody’s head in.

Paulina: I thought it might be him.

Abe: Who? What’s going on, paulina?

Paulina: This is about– it’s about lani.

Abe: Is she all right?

Paulina: She’s okay for now.

Abe: Well, what does that mean?

Paulina: That her bastard of a biological father is here in salem.

Tr: I’m here to see johnny dimera.

Anna: Oh, I’m sorry, but he’s out right now. May I give him a message?

Tr: My name is tr coates. I’m producing his film.

Anna: The one about marlena?

Tr: That’s the one.

Anna: Well, then please come in, mr. Coates.

Tr: Thank you.

Anna: The living room is right through there. Please, have a seat. Johnny is my nephew. My husband tony and I, well, we almost invested in the movie.

Tr: What stopped you?

Anna: My husband’s brother, johnny’s father. He didn’t think it was such a good idea. May I offer you something, mr. Coates? A glass of wine or a drink?

Tr: I’m fine, thank– and you can call me tr.

Anna: [Laughs] Okay, tr. You know, I’m really very excited about this movie. I think tony should play himself. Although actually, it was his deranged cousin andre who was pretending to be tony.

Tr: You know, maybe I will take that drink. Club soda?

Anna: Coming right up. And you know… I think I have the perfect casting choice to play andre’s wife, who, by the way, was also his adopted sister, kristen.

[Chuckles]

Tr: And, um, who would this perfect actress be?

Anna: Oh, me, of course.

Kristen: This was your fault, you know.

Abigail: Excuse me? Look, I might have left that syringe in the basement, but you? You are the one who injected sarah and decided to kidnap her in a suitcase. You’ve kept this woman prisoner here for months, and you didn’t think we were gonna realize that she was missing? Just so you know, I’m not gonna give up until I can take her home to her family.

Kristen: I mean, why don’t you ask sarah, or the woman you call sarah, which family she wants to be taken home to, hmm? Is it gonna be the hortons or the dimeras? Honestly, I thought I was getting my floors cleaned.

Abe: Ray? That son of a bitch is here? In my town?

Paulina: He calls himself tr. And he’s not just here, he came in style. Oh, he’s a hollywood big shot now. Teamed up with johnny dimera to produce that little weasel’s movie.

Abe: All right. How do we keep him away from lani?

Paulina: You think ray waited for a proper introduction?

Abe: You don’t mean that he–

Paulina: Yes, it’s too late, abe. They’ve already met.

Eli: I should have been here. You shouldn’t have had to deal with tr alone.

Lani: I didn’t have to. Paulina was right behind him, and she was in straight up mama lioness mode. I mean, she got rid of him before I could even begin to process what I was feeling.

Eli: So much for that.

Lani: I just… not that I didn’t know that he had been abusive to her, but paulina was going on and on about the kind of things that he had done to her and in detail. And now I have a way better understanding of why paulina was so afraid of tr that she didn’t even tell him that I existed. And why she gave me to her sister to keep me safe from him.

Eli: Makes me feel sorry for paulina.

Lani: Yeah, me too. But now that I know the truth, I have to admit I am curious about ray coates. I did a search on him. That’s him.

Eli: Wow. Does it make you feel guilty wanting to know more about him?

Lani: [Sighs] After what he did to paulina, yeah.

Eli: Well, listen, if anyone understands, it’s me. I grew up wanting to know everything about my dad. Left a hole in my heart that never healed.

Lani: But david banning didn’t abuse your mother. Tr coates, he– he beat my mom on a regular basis, and now he wants to be a part of my life. What am I supposed to do?

Tr: You do know the movie takes place 25 years ago.

Anna: Uh-huh.

Tr: Allie horton is set to play her own mother.

Anna: Ah.

Tr: Allie is in her 20s.

Anna: Oh, well, you know, you can just use one of those filter things. You know, put petroleum jelly on the lens or something. I mean, who better than tony’s real wife to play tony’s “real wife”?

[Laughs] You see what I did there?

Tr: Oh, yeah. I saw.

[Both laugh] But I actually have another actress in mind for the part.

Anna: Oh.

Tr: You know what? I will keep you in mind for some of my other projects.

Anna: You have other projects?

Tr: I produce two or three films a year.

Anna: Oh, then we definitely need to talk. You know, once you wrap “possessed,” you could do a sequel about the epic romance between tony and me. You can call it, “bewitched: The anna dimera story.” It’s got everything. Passion, action, more than one presumed death, and the best movie villain since darth vader.

Tr: Stefano dimera?

Anna: Oh, no. No. I was thinking more of his psychotic baby-killing bitch of a bastard daughter. Renee dumonde tried to ruin my life.

Sarah: Tony has always been my one true love. Tragically, we were forced apart when I found out that stefano was my birth father. But then we found out that stefano wasn’t tony’s birth father, so you see? We really are meant to be together.

Kayla: There’s a problem with that, though. Tony’s already married.

Sarah: Married? To who?

Steve: You’re not gonna like this. It’s anna.

Sarah: Again? Get me off of this island so i can tear her limb from limb. Gordan ramsey

Sarah: Well, tony will just have to annul his sham of a marriage. And then we can have an enormous wedding at st. Luke’s and have a reception at the dimera estate. What are you two doing? We have to get a move on if we’re gonna get out of here.

Steve: Look, renee, kayla and I wanna get back to salem just as bad as you do. But we have to deal with kristen first.

Sarah: Kristen’s never gonna let me leave. She said there’s a serial killer in salem.

Kayla: Wouldn’t be the first time.

Sarah: You’re telling me. The salem strangler tried to kill me more than once. I still can’t believe that poor jake kositchek was killing all those women.

Kayla: Uh–later, later.

Steve: Listen, renee. You have my word. I won’t let kristen stop us from leaving this island.

Sarah: You promise?

Steve: Promise.

Kristen: See, once sarah decided that she was renee, things became a lot easier for the both of us. And she was so obsessed with the details of her life, it made her docile. And then I could come and go as I wanted, and– I mean, for a while at least. Because now? Now all she thinks about is getting back to her beloved tony.

Abigail: Hmm. But you don’t know where she is.

Kristen: Oh, I’ll find her. I mean, she’s probably out building a boat out of banana leaves or something equally as asinine. No, I have to find her because I need to make sure she doesn’t hurt herself.

[Mutters indistinctly] This will keep you occupied. Hmm? It’s the life and times of renee dumonde. It’s a real page-turner.

Anna: So after all those years of believing I was a widow, my tony finally came back to me. Talk about a happy ending. He and I were destined to be together, no matter what renee dumonde wanted.

Tr: Well, it sounds like an interesting story.

Anna: Oh, I told you so. So what’s our next step?

Tr: Um… why don’t you write me up a treatment, and then we’ll talk?

Anna: Okay. That sounds like a good idea. I can start with when I first came to salem.

Tr: That’s perfect. Now, if you don’t–

Anna: It was just me and my little girl.

Tr: You didn’t mention you had a daughter.

Anna: Oh, her name is carrie. She’s so beautiful. People tell us all the time we look like sisters. Do you have any children, tr?

Tr: Actually, I just found out that I have a daughter.

Anna: Well, that’s wonderful.

Tr: Well, it would be, but… her mother’s done everything she can to keep us apart.

Anna: Oh, you can’t stand for that. You need to fight like a tiger to be in your daughter’s life.

Lani: I can’t help but hope that ray actually came to his senses and got the help that he needed. And not just for my sake, but for jules and carver. I mean, they share the man’s dna. What if one of them inherits his temper?

Eli: Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Genetics is just one factor in how a person turns out. Babe, if we raise our kids with love, kindness, and respect, I’m sure they’ll treat others the same.

Lani: You’re right. You are absolutely right. But after coming face-to-face with him and hearing everything that paulina went through with him… I can for sure as hell tell you who doesn’t believe that ray has changed, and that’s paulina.

Abe: I remember when you told me what ray did to you. After all these years, why did you tell him about lani?

Paulina: I didn’t! It was chanel.

Abe: What?

Paulina: She didn’t know who she was talking to. Ray went over there to talk to her about that damn movie and he mentioned that he knew me.

Abe: Is that all he said?

Paulina: Oh, yeah. He’s cagey.

[Chuckles] He told her that he met her cousin lani. And she told him that she was lani’s sister. He put it all together by himself and he never let on to her.

Abe: I’m gonna go check on lani and see how she’s doing.

Paulina: It’ll do her good to be with you.

Abe: Uh… what about you? Are you gonna be okay here?

Paulina: Well, you know us price women. We’re survivors. You go check on our girl.

[Sighs] Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Anna: Well, I’m ashamed to admit it, but I kept my daughter a secret from her father for the first four years of her life, and it’s o of my biggest regrets.

Tr: Did carrie and her dad ever get close?

> Anna: Oh, yes. Like they were never apart. Roman, my ex, he wouldn’t let me or anyone else keep him from being a father to carrie. And a wonderful one. So don’t you let anyone stand between you and your little girl.

Both: Hey.

Eli: How you doing, man?

Abe: Good, yeah. How’s valerie doing?

Eli: Superwoman as always. She sends her love.

Abe: That’s wonderful. And you, sweetheart.

Lani: Hi, dad.

Abe: How you doing?

Lani: I’m good. Just, you know, a little shaken up.

Eli: Well, now that you’re in good hands, I, um–I’m gonna go say hi to doug and julie.

Lani: Okay. Give them my love.

Eli: I will. I’ll see you. Take care of her, all right?

Abe: Good to see you too, man. Well, now that your overprotective husband is gone, your overprotective father wants the tea.

Lani: The tea?

Abe: Mm-hmm.

Lani: [Laughs] Look at you. Talking like a kid.

Abe: You know, I keep my hand in.

Lani: [Laughs]

Abe: So how you doing, sweetheart?

Abigail: “Dear diary, emily keeps telling me to stay away from tony, but I just can’T. He’s so handsome and he has that posh accent. Manly too. Like one of those jane austen heroes who rides up on his horse and makes the girls swoon. What’s wrong with my sister? Why is she so against tony and me getting closer?” Damn, this is kind of a page-turner.

Steve: Kristen!

Kayla: Might as well show your face. We’re gonna find you.

Sarah: Do you have to sound so angry? I mean, I get the threat of pirates, but my sister would never hurt us.

Kristen: What is all the ruckus? Oh, hey, sweetie. I see you met renee. Isn’t she special, hmm?

Ever notice how stiff clothes can feel rough on your skin?

Kayla: What did you give sarah? Why is she acting like this?

Sarah: Are we back to the sarah business again?

Kayla: Did you brainwash her? Did you deprive her until she dissociated?

Steve: Answer her.

Kristen: Wow, you two have always been so pushy. And your niece is exactly like you.

Steve: Abigail? She’s here?

Kayla: What have you done with her?

Kristen: Well, at the moment she’s curled up with a good book.

Abigail: “Everything’s awful. Stefano’s will was read this morning, and it says tony and i have to live in the dimera house with anna and david. I’d refuse, but then I lose my inheritance, and so would tony. I can’t believe my father’s torturing us from the grave. I don’t wanna be married to david anymore. He’s such a heel. And seeing tony every day with that trashy anna, I just– I can’t stand thinking about it. I have to do something. I have to find a way to get anna out of tony’s life… permanently.”

[Sighs] Poor anna. Renee really hated her guts.

Anna: Okay.

[Exhales] How do I even start? I don’t know what a treatment is except when doctors do it. Oh, I know, I’ll just pretend I’m nora ephron starting another masterpiece. Okay. Here goes. “Exterior.” That’s how they all start, right? Except this scene is inside. Hmm. “Interior. Tony’s penthouse. Daytime.” Okay, good. Now I’m rolling.

[Laughs]

[Gasps] “Anna is having it out with tony.” No, that’s not quite right. “The ravishing anna is having it out with cold, unfeeling tony because he refuses to accept her apology for sleeping with sinister andre by mistake because she thought he was tony.” What was it he said to me? Oh, how could I forget? Tony says… “oh, anna. How could you make love with that monster? Tell me, anna, did you look at him the way you look at me?” Anna says, “but tony, I told you, I thought he was you.”

[Inhales sharply] I’m going to make myself cry.

[Laughs] This screenplay writing thing is a snap once you get the hang of it. I wonder what I should wear to the oscars? Ha.

Tr: [Chuckles] Anna dimera may be a little eccentric, but… she’s right. I can’t stop trying to get through to lani.

[Knock at door]

Eli: Salem pd, open up.

Tr: Cops? What did paulina do now?

[Exhales deeply] Can I help you, officer?

Eli: Detective. Detective grant.

Tr: Oh, you must be lani’s husband. Come on in.

[Chuckles] So I guess this makes you my son-in-law.

Eli: Abe carver is my father-in-law. He’s one of the most decent men I’ve ever met.

Tr: I hope you think as well of me once we get to know each other.

Eli: Well, I don’t like what I know so far.

Tr: Well, I’m sure paulina has painted an ugly picture of me.

Eli: You didn’t help yourself too much by coming over to my home trying to barge in my door.

Tr: That’s not what happened.

Eli: Right. I guess you didn’t beat up paulina either. You didn’t scare her so much that she had to keep lani a secret from you?

Tr: Sounds like you’ve already made up your mind about me.

[Sighs] Are you planning to help paulina poison my daughter against me?

Eli: Lani is a strong, strong, smart woman and a damn good cop. She doesn’t need me or her mother to tell her how to feel. I just wanted to come by and let you know I have her back. You mess with any other price woman, you’ll have to answer to me, you understand?

Tr: Perfectly.

Eli: Bet.

[Tense music]

Lani: Having ray show up at my door, it knocked me for a loop.

Abe: You know, if… if you wanna know more about mr. Coates, I understand. But I am not crazy about the idea, given what he did to paulina. So just be careful, okay?

Lani: I may be curious about ray, but that’s all it is. You are my dad, and you always will be. And I know that now.

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Abigail questions Kristen saying that Sarah is pining after someone other than Xander. Abigail asks if it’s Rex or Eric but Kristen says no. Abigail worries that Kristen pumped Sarah so full of drugs. Kristen argues that she wouldn’t have if Abigail didn’t leave a full syringe in the DiMera Dungeon. Abigail gets that it’s her fault and says she already feels terrible about it. Kristen says she’s just stating facts. Abigail asks who it is if not Rex or Eric. Abigail then guesses it’s Chad and that Kristen made Sarah be fixated on her husband. Kristen says no, it’s even better than that as she is fixated on a DiMera of seniority. Abigail then realizes it’s Tony.

Steve questions Sarah being in love with Tony DiMera. Sarah says they have had their ups and downs but Tony is the love of her life. Steve wonders if she thinks she’s Anna but Sarah questions how he could confuse her with that scheming bitch. Kayla asks who Sarah is then. Sarah responds that she is the one and only, Renee DuMonde. Kayla says that can’t be because Renee DuMonde is dead.

Lani searches T.R. Coates on her laptop to find out what he’s been up to since she was born. Lani finds out that he is referred to as a Hollywood Heavyweight in an article about him producing Johnny’s movie about Marlena’s possession. Eli comes home. Lani hugs him and welcomes him home. Lani asks how his visit with his mom went. Eli says it was good but he’s glad to be back home. Lani tells him how glad she is to have him home. Eli guesses the kids were a handful but Lani says it wasn’t just that. Eli asks what happened.

Paulina sits at home on the phone, saying she knows her name is not on the lease but Eli and Lani are her family so she wants to make sure T.R. Coates does not get in to that building again. Paulina offers to pay them off but they hang up on her. The doorbell rings so Paulina expects Lani but answers the door to see T.R., who refers to himself as Lani’s dear old dad. TR says this is ridicuous as he just wants to talk to her. Paulina remarks that she’ll end up with a black eye or a fat lip. TR insists that he’s changed and asks if she wants the neighbors to hear their business, so she lets him in.

Abigail questions Kristen expecting her to believe that Sarah is moping around this island because of Tony DiMera when she barely knows him. Kristen says she knows him intimately now which Abigail questions. Kristen explains that Sarah didn’t actually fall for Tony, Renee did. Abigail asks who the hell is Renee.

Sarah tells Kayla that she’s worrying her since she is Renee and alive and well. Steve tells Sarah that she is a doctor which she laughs off. Sarah talks as if she’s Renee and that Sarah is a toddler. Sarah says Kayla doesn’t know what she’s talking about because she knows she is Renee DuMonde. Steve asks Kayla to bring him up to speed on Renee. Kayla guesses she better because it looks like they are stuck with her.

Abigail goes over Kristen having Sarah believing that she is Stefano’s dead, illegitimate daughter, who is in love with Tony and was murdered by a serial killer. Abigail asks how Kristen made Sarah believe that she was Renee. Kristen responds that it wasn’t really hard since she had lost her grip when she first got here. Abigail understands since she made the trip in a suitcase. Kristen talks about the challenge and keeping her focused. Kristen adds that she just gave Sarah a bunch of books to read and one happened to be Renee’s diary, then when she was finished, she was convinced that she was Renee DuMonde and there was nothing she could do about it.

Kayla informs Steve that Renee was murdered by the Salem Slasher, Andre DiMera. Steve wonders why Sarah thinks she is Renee. Kayla suggests she was brainwashed or she just snapped. Steve asks what to do. Kayla decides they should just humor her for now. Sarah asks what they are whispering about. Kayla claims they were talking about how much they want to get out of this place. Sarah says she does too as she wants to get home to Tony. Sarah talks about their plan to use the kayak. Sarah brings up Renee drilling a hole in the boat that Anna was on, then asks if Anna was a friend of Steve and Kayla’s.

Anna sits with Tony at the DiMera Mansion as Tony fills her in on their theory that someone paid Ned Grainger to kidnap Abigail. Anna asks how soon he has to leave. Tony says that Chad is at the airfield now, so he has to pack a bag and meet him there. Tony adds that Chad hopes he can convince Ned to tell them where he took Abigail. Anna wants to go too. Tony says they don’t know what they are walking in to. Anna argues that Ned would never hurt her. Tony thinks it’s best that he and Chad go alone as he exits the room.

Lani informs Eli about Ray showing up and scaring her. Eli asks why she didn’t tell him. Lani didn’t want to break it to him over the phone. Eli questions how he even knew how to find her. Lani explains that he’s in town on a film production as he’s producing Johnny’s film about Marlena. Eli guesses that means he’ll be here for awhile then. Lani confirms he has a room at the Salem Inn. Eli feels Lani should’ve called him and he would’ve cut his trip short. Lani tells him that nothing happened and he was minding his manners. Lani states that she met her biological father for the first time but other than that, it wasn’t a big deal. Eli asks if she’s sure as she seems a little shaky.

TR tells Paulina that he wants to talk about Lani because she is his daughter too. Paulina argues that he gave up any rights that he had to her when he started knocking her around. TR argues that he would never hurt Lani and he’s a different man now, so he has a right to know his daughter and grandchildren. Paulina disagrees and orders him to get out now before she calls the cops. TR agrees to go but warns that they will be seeing each other again as he then exits. Paulina grabs her phone and calls someone, saying she needs to see them right away as it’s an emergency.

Steve questions Sarah about Renee drilling a hole in the boat that Anna was on. Sarah says she didn’t know Tony was on it too, but luckily David got there just in time. Kayla informs Steve that David was Julie’s son and Eli’s father. Sarah continues that David saved Anna and Tony’s lives but not the baby that Anna was carrying.

Tony tells Anna that he will call her when they land. Anna guesses that will have to be enough. Tony tells her to keep an eye on Charlotte and Thomas as they know something is up with their mom. Anna agrees to and asks Tony to be careful. Tony kisses her and then exits the mansion. Anna starts to walk away but the doorbell rings and TR arrives. Anna asks if she can help him. TR says he certainly hopes so.

Abe goes to see Paulina and asks about her emergency. Paulina says it’s about Lani. Abe asks if she’s alright. Paulina says she’s okay for now, but her bastard of a biological father is in Salem.

TR informs Anna that he’s here to see Johnny DiMera. Anna informs him that Johnny is out right now and asks if she can take a message. TR introduces himself and informs her that he’s producing Johnny’s film about Marlena. Anna then invites him in so they go to the living room. Anna explains that Johnny is her nephew and that she and Tony almost invested in the movie, but EJ didn’t think it was such a good idea. Anna offers TR a drink but he declines. Anna talks about being excited for the movie and suggests Tony should play himself, even though it was Andre pretending to be Tony. TR decides he will take a club soda. Anna thinks she has the perfect casting choice to play Andre’s wife and adopted sister, Kristen. TR asks who that would be. Anna says it’s herself of course.

Kristen tells Abigail this was her fault. Abigail says she might have left the syringe in the basement, but Kristen injected Sarah and decided to kidnap her in a suitcase, keeping her prisoner here for months. Abigail tells Kristen that she won’t give up until she can take Sarah home to her family. Kristen suggests asking Sarah which family she wants to be taken home to, the Hortons or the DiMeras?

Abe questions Paulina about Ray being in his town. Paulina informs him that Ray calls himself T.R. and he’s a Hollywood big shot now, teaming up with Johnny DiMera to produce his movie. Abe asks how they keep him away from Lani. Paulina reveals that it’s too late as they already met.

Eli tells Lani that he should’ve been there so she didn’t have to deal with TR alone. Lani informs him that Paulina was right behind him in mama lioness mode and got rid of him before she could even process it. Lani says it’s not that she didn’t know TR was abusive towards Paulina, but Paulina went on about the things he did to her in detail, so now she has a way better understanding of why Paulina was so afraid of TR, that she wouldn’t even tell him that Lani existed and gave her to her sister to keep her away from him. Eli admits it makes him feel sorry for Paulina. Lani says it does her too. Lani declares that now that she knows the truth, she has to admit that she is curious about Ray Coates. Lani shows Eli that she did a search on him. Eli asks if it makes her feel guilty to want to know more about him. Lani says after everything he did to Paulina, it does. Eli understands since he grew up wanting to know everything about his dad. Lani points out that David didn’t abuse Eli’s mother while TR Coates beat her mom on a regular basis and now wants to be a part of her life. Lani asks Eli what she’s supposed to do.

TR reminds Anna that the movie takes place 25 years ago and Allie is set to play her own mother as she’s in her 20s. Anna suggests using a filter and asks who is better than Tony’s real wife to play Tony’s real wife. TR informs her that he actually has another actress in mind for the part, but he will keep her mind for some of his other projects. Anna questions him having other projects. TR informs her that he produces 2-3 films a year. Anna says they definitely need to talk then. Anna says after “Possessed”, he could do a sequel about her and Tony’s epic romance called “Bewitched: The Anna DiMera Story”. Anna remarks how Renee DuMonte would be the best movie villian since Darth Vader as she tried to ruin her life.

Sarah tells Steve and Kayla about Tony being Renee’s one true love and how they were forced apart because of Stefano but they are meant to be together. Kayla informs her that the problem is that Tony’s already married. Sarah questions to who. Steve warns that she’s not going to like this but it’s Anna. Sarah demands they get her off this island, so she can tear Anna limb from limb. Sarah declares that Tony will just annul his marriage so they can have an enormous wedding at St. Luke’s. Sarah tells them they have to get a move on if they are going to get out of here. Steve says they want to get back to Salem just as much, but they have to deal with Kristen first. Sarah worries that Kristen will never let her leave as she said there is a serial killer in Salem. Kayla remarks that it wouldn’t be the first time. Sarah brings up the Salem Strangler trying to kill Renee more than once. Kayla tells Steve she’ll fill him in later. Steve gives Sarah his word that he won’t let Kristen stop them from leaving the island.

Kristen tells Abigail that once Sarah decided she was Renee, things became a lot easier for both of them as she became so obsessed with the details of Renee’s life. Kristen says she could come and go as she wanted because now all Sarah thinks about is getting back to her beloved Tony. Abigail points out that she doesn’t know where she is. Kristen assures they will find her and she has to in order to make sure Sarah doesn’t hurt herself. Kristen gives Abigail the diary of Renee DuMonde to keep her occupied as she then exits the room.

Anna continues telling TR about her life story. TR checks his watch as Anna wipes her tears. Anna talks about her and Tony being destined to be together, no matter what Renee DuMonde wanted. Anna asks what their next step is. TR tells her to write up a treatment and then they will talk. Anna starts talking about when she first came to Salem with her daughter Carrie. Anna then asks if TR has any children. TR reveals that he just found out he has a daughter. Anna says that’s wonderful. TR says it would be, but her mother has done everything she can to keep them apart. Anna encourages TR to fight like a tiger to be in his daughter’s life.

Lani tells Eli that she hopes Ray came to his senses and got the help he needed. Lani brings up their twins sharing his DNA so she worries that one of them could inherit their temper. Eli points out that genetics is just one factor in how a person turned out and they will raise their kids with love and care. Lani agrees but talks about coming face to face with Ray after hearing everything Paulina went through with him. Lani assures Paulina does not believe that Ray has changed.

Abe recalls Paulina telling him about what Ray did to her and questions why after all these years would she tell him about Lani. Paulina clarifies that she didn’t and that it was Chanel since she didn’t know who she was talking to when Ray mentioned knowing her. Paulina explains how Chanel mentioned Lani being her sister, leading to Ray putting it all together. Abe decides he will go check on Lani to see how she’s doing. Abe asks if Paulina will be okay here. Paulina assures they are survivors and tells Abe to go check on their girl. Abe then exits.

Anna admits to TR that she kept her daughter a secret from her father for the first four years of her life and it’s one of her biggest regrets. TR asks if Carrie and her dad got close. Anna confirms that they did as Roman wouldn’t let anyone keep him from being a wonderful father to Carrie. Anna encourages TR not to let anyone stand in between he and his little girl.

Abe goes to see Lani and Eli. Eli mentions that his mom Valerie sends her love. Abe hugs Lani and asks how she’s doing. Lani says she’s good but a little shaken up. Eli says now that Lani is in good hands, he’s going to go say hi to Doug and Julie. Lani sends her love as Eli exits. Abe jokes that now that Lani’s overprotective husband is gone, her overprotective father wants the tea. Abe asks how she is doing.

Abigail begins reading Renee DuMonde’s diary and admits it is kind of a page turner.

Steve, Kayla, and Sarah search for Kristen. Sarah insists that Kristen would never hurt them. Kristen then comes out and remarks that she sees Steve and Kayla have met Renee. Kayla questions what she gave Sarah and why she’s acting like this. Kayla asks if Kristen brainwashed or deprived Sarah. Kristen calls them pushy and says that Abigail is just like them. Steve and Kayla question Abigail being there and what they have done with her. Kristen responds that at the moment, she’s with a good book.

Abigail continues reading Renee’s diary where she wrote that she had to find a way to get Anna out of Tony’s life permanently. Abigail remarks that Renee really hated Anna’s guts.

Anna sits down with her laptop and doesn’t know where to start writing a treatment. Anna then begins typing up scenes of her and Tony’s life. Anna goes over when she slept with Andre, thinking he was Tony and says she’s going to make herself cry. Anna jokes about winning an oscar.

TR goes to his room at the Salem Inn. TR says to himself that Anna DiMera may be eccentric, but she’s right that he can’t stop trying to get through to Lani. Eli knocks on the door, saying it’s Salem PD. TR questions what Paulina did now as he answers the door and asks if he can help him. Eli informs him that he is Detective Grant. TR recognizes him as Lani’s husband and invites him in. TR guesses this makes him his son-in-law. Eli corrects him that Abe is his father in law and one of the most decent men he’s ever met. TR hopes that Eli thinks as well of him once they get to know each other. Eli responds that he doesn’t like what he knows so far. TR is sure that Paulina has painted an ugly picture of him. Eli notes that he didn’t help himself by barging in to his home. TR says that’s not what happened. Eli brings up TR beating up Paulina and scaring her in to keeping Lani a secret from him. TR remarks that it sounds like he’s already made up his mind about him and asks if he’s planning to help Paulina poison his daughter against him. Eli argues that Lani is a strong, smart woman and a damn good cop, so she doesn’t need him or Paulina to tell her how to feel. Eli warns TR that he has her back, so if TR messes with any Price women then he will have to answer him. TR says he understands as Eli then exits the room.

Lani tells Abe that having Ray show up at her door knocked her for a loop. Abe says if she wants to know more about Mr. Coates, he understands, but admits he’s not crazy about the idea, given what he did to Paulina. Abe advises Lani to be careful. Lani responds that she may be curious about Ray, but that’s all it is. Lani assures that Abe is her dad and always will be as they hug.

 

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PART WAS INTERRUPTED BY NEWS – WE’LL GET IT ON DEMAND

Ej: Hello, mate. Sorry to disturb your rest. It looks like we’ll be sharing a cell, so I guess we’ll be spending quite a bit of time together. Clyde weston.

Clyde: Ej dera. Long time no see.

Xander: So you really like the ring?

Gwen: Oh, my god. It’s just–it’s perfect. I love it. I can’t wait to show it off.

[Knocking on door] And here’s my chance. Dad, what are you doing here?

Jack: I need you to be straight with me. What do you know about abigail’s disappearance?

Chad: You have a lead? Thank god, tell me what it– you’re kidding, no, no, no. No, no, I think you’re right, shawn. No, no, no, this is the key to finding my wife,

Kristen: Abigail, you’ve been very naughty. No.

Abigail: This is sarah’s room, isn’t it? Where is she?

Kristen: You know what? That’s what I would like to know.

Sarah: Oh, my god, I didn’t know anyone was in here. Kayla?

Kayla: Yes.

Sarah: Is it really you?

Kayla: Yes, it’s really me.

Sarah: Oh, it’s like a dream. How did you even get here?

Kayla: It is a long story. But don’t you worry. Everything’s gonna be all right. We’re gonna help you.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Chad: Thank you, shawn. I will, yeah. Keep me posted.

Kate: Oh, please tell me that’s good news about abigail.

Chad: Shawn has a lead.

Kate: Oh, thank god.

Chad: So just before abby went missing listening, she tracked down this former dimera pilot who claimed he flew sarah out of town last year.

Kate: Yeah, she told me about that.

Chad: So the night abby disappeared, that same pilot flew out of a private airfield.

Kate: And that’s where you think abigail was headed, to confront sarah, whoever she is.

Chad: Can’t be a coincidence.

Kate: So what are you thinking?

Chad: I think abigail stumbled on to something with the whole sarah mystery. I think that pilot helped get rid of her.

Kate: Okay, so he must’ve filed a flight plan. Where did he go? Do you know where he went?

Kristen: Well, wherever sarah is, it’s not like she’s gonna go very far.

Abigail: So you admit you’ve been holding my cousin prisoner here on this island the whole time?

Kristen: Gold star for ms. Know-it-all. What the hell? You drugged me. I can’t believe you did that.

Abigail: What do you expect? You think because you give me tropical drinks with little umbrellas, I’m just gonna forget I’m a prisoner?

Kristen: Oh, my god. In all the time sarah’s been here, I mean, she never tried to drug me.

Abigail: Well, I’m sure it’s because she’s very grateful you kidnapped her and you brought her here against her will.

Kristen: See, sarah came willingly. In fact, she climbed into that suitcase.

Abigail: Why the hell would she do that?

Sarah: I still can’t believe my eyes. You really are here. Maybe I am dreaming.

Kayla: No, no, you’re not.

Sarah: Thank god ’cause I’ve been so lonely.

Kayla: I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through. Are you all right?

Sarah: Oh, I’m perfectly fine.

Kayla: Kristen didn’t hurt you?

Sarah: No.

Kayla: You can’t imagine how relieved I am to see you and that you’re looking so well.

Steve: You know what? I hate to break up this sweet reunion, but I think we need to get out of here before kristen gets back.

Sarah: And who might you be? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Steve: You don’t know who I am?

Sarah: No, should I?

Steve: I’m steve johnson. I’m kayla’s husband.

Sarah: You two are married?

Kayla: Yes.

Sarah: Well, that’s fantastic news, congratulations. When did this happen?

Steve: Well, we’ve been married a few times, but our most recent trip down the aisle was last year.

Kayla: You were my maid of honor.

Sarah: No, I wasn’T.

Steve: It’s true. You were in our wedding.

Sarah: Mm, I don’t think so. If I was in your wedding, I’d definitely remember that.

Abigail: Why would sarah willingly leave salem with you, hm? Were you trying to blackmail her? Tried to trick her somehow?

Kristen: Why does it matter?

Abigail: Fine. I’ll just go find sarah and see what she has to say.

Kristen: Wait. You want the scoop, lois lane? I’ll give it to you.

Gwen: Abigail’s disappearance? What are you talking about?

Jack: Abigail is missing.

Xander: Still? Chad came by here the other day looking for her. I just assumed they got their wires crossed or something.

Gwen: Yeah, this is the first time I’m hearing about it. I had no idea that abigail was missing.

Jack: Are you sure about that?

Chad: Unfortunately, the pilot didn’t file a flight plan so we have no record of where he could have gone.

Kate: Okay, well, did you check out the security cameras? That would give you a better idea of what happened.

Chad: Shawn looked into it. There’s no footage, so either the cameras weren’t working–

Kate: Yeah, or they erased the evidence.

Chad: All shawn’s got is that an airfield employee ided the pilot, but he says that he was alone. I’m positive though. He’s the key to finding abby.

Kate: Okay, so I assume that shawn is trying to track him down?

Chad: Now it’s just a waiting game.

Kate: Okay. Chad, look, I know that you are really horribly worried about abigail, and now is not the greatest time, I’m sorry, but since it’s about your brother–

Chad: Kate, don’T.

Kate: “Kate, don’t”? What does that mean? You don’t give a damn about the fact that you’re letting your brother go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit?

Clyde: Well, I was wondering when you might show up.

Ej: You’ve been keeping tabs on me, I’m flattered.

Clyde: Your trial was big news around here. Read all about how you kidnapped your wife and held her prisoner for months. I got to tell you, even by my standard, that’s pretty twisted.

Ej: I’m innocent.

Clyde: The judge didn’t seem to think so.

Ej: I was set up.

Clyde: Sure you were.

Ej: It’s the truth.

Clyde: Listen, first thing you gotta know is I ain’t no snitch, okay? So you can level with me, especially since you and I were one-time business associates, right?

Ej: I was your boss. And that was a long time ago. I never should have gotten mixed up in running drugs.

Clyde: No, it didn’t turn out too well for you, did it?

Ej: [Chuckles] Bit of an understatement considering it led to my supposed death

Clyde: Yet here you are, alive and well.

Ej: Mm-hmm, and you know one of my biggest regrets is that I never got to confront the son of a bitch who shot me. Migraine attacks?

Clyde: Sounds like you still hold a grudge.

Ej: Why wouldn’t I? I lost everything that night.

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Clyde: Exactly how much do you remember about that night, ej, about your shooting?

Chad: It’s so hard to keep up with you, kate. You know, one minute, you’re trying to talk me out of exonerating ej, and the next, you’re feeling guilty about about letting him take the fall.

Kate: Well, now that I know he’s staring at a ten-year sentence, I’ve landed squarely on feeling guilty.

Chad: Okay, then you know what, why don’t you go to the police and tell them that the real kidnapper is your son lucas? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

Kate: You know, you have a son, all right? Surely you understand me wanting to protect mine.

Chad: Up to a point, sure.

Kate: Oh, up to a point? Okay, so what point would you throw thomas under the bus? At what point would you divulge information that could ruin his life?

Chad: I hope I never have to make that decision.

Kate: Okay, so that’s not an answer.

Chad: I don’t foresee myself ever having to make that decision.

Kate: Oh, you don’t, huh? Oh, why, because your children are going to be perfect? They’re gonna be honest, honorable model citizens?

Chad: I sure as hell hope so, yeah.

Kate: You know something? We all hope so when they’re little. But then they become adults, and it’s a constantly lowering set of expectations because you can give them all the love in the world, and they are still gonna find a way to screw your life.

Chad: Okay, okay, I get it.

Kate: No, you don’t get it. You don’t get it. But somebody you will because someday, they’ll be adults, and they’ll make horrific mistakes, and there won’t be a damn thing you can do about it.

Chad: Right, and when I do or when abigail and I do, I should say, then you’ll be there to advise us, right? To make sure that first and foremost, we let our children get away with all these horrible mistakes that you’ve alluded to.

Kate: Oh, so that was really subtle, really subtle.

Chad: Okay, fine, you know what, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. That was uncalled for. It’s just, my wife is missing and I’m just a little bit on edge right now, okay?

Kate: Okay, I know, of course you are. And I’m sorry because I shouldn’t have been going on about all of this actually ’cause clearly you are worried. So just listen to me for a moment. You can continue with your plan claiming that you planted the evidence against ej. Just leave lucas out of it.

Chad: No, because then I will be charged with perjury, okay? And there’s no way in hell I’m gonna implicate myself to save ej after he forced himself on my wife.

Kate: I just think it’s wrong to make him suffer that much.

Chad: You know what? Hey, why don’t you think of the positive? Your guilty as hell son gets to gallivant around the world with the woman that he loves. Okay. I’m sorry. That was the last time. I won’t do it again. And you know what? My consciousness has been raised, and you’re right. If it were my son, I would protect him the exact same way you are protecting yours.

Kate: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. I do. I just wish I thought that roman would, you know.

Chad: He’s not up to it?

Kate: Not up to it. If he knew that I let sami gallivant around the world with her kidnapper, he’d never forgive me.

Chad: Well, you don’t want your son to go to prison, and I get that you don’T. You’re just gonna have to learn to live with it.

Tony: Live with what?

Xander: Jack, why are you suspicious of gwen? She just told you that she doesn’t know anything about this.

Jack: I spoke with chad. He told me that abigail was investigating sarah’s disappearance, and now abigail is missing as well. He’s convinced that the two things are connected.

Xander: What does that have to do with gwen though?

Jack: Chad said that abigail suspected that gwen was pretending to be sarah.

Xander: Well, did he also tell you that it’s a totally bogus accusation proven by the fact that when sarah was talking to abigail in the square, gwen ran into them, isn’t that right, love?

Gwen: Yes, that’s right. It was actually quite alarming ’cause abigail had this really strong grip on sarah. She was trying to rip off a mask, apparently trying to expose me. And so when she saw me standing there, she apologized to sarah and just walked off.

Xander: So abigail clearly had it wrong. Jack, I’m sorry abigail is missing, but whatever happened to her had nothing to do with gwen.

Abigail: So what, just like that, you’re just gonna tell me what happened with sarah?

Kristen: Why not? Who you going to blab it to? It’s not like you’re going ”

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Steve: She remembers you, and abe, the hortons. She doesn’t know who I am or who she is.

Kayla: I know. It’s so strange, but who knows what kristen did her this year.

Steve: Maybe when we get her back to salem, it’ll trigger the rest of her memories.

Kayla: Possibly, but we just need to get off this island prison.

Ej: How long have you been here in statesville?

Clyde: Eight long years. Though I have managed to sneak in a few unofficial breaks here and there.

Ej: So you must be pretty keyed in to the inner workings of this place. Can I rely on you to show me the ropes?

Clyde: Least I could do for my old boss.

Ej: Who would’ve thought that after all these years, you and i would be sharing a cell.

Clyde: Talk about your strange bedfellow, huh?

Ej: Mm-hmm. Since you staked out the top bunk, I guess the bottom’s all mine.

Clyde: Holy cow. That poor bastard honest-to-god doesn’t remember how i double-crossed him. Hope it stays that way for his sake. The world is full of make or break moments.

Jack: Thank you, thank you. It means a lot to me, like I said. Wait a minute, look at that rock. Is there something you two aren’t telling me?

Gwen: Yes. Actually, we are engaged. Xander just gave me the ring before you arrived.

Jack: Oh. And I put a big damper on the whole celebration. I’m so sorry.

Xander: No worries, mate.

Jack: For what it’s worth, I’m so happy for you both.

Gwen: Really?

Jack: It’s clear you two are very much in love. And I’m glad that my daughter has you to look after her.

Xander: Thanks, mate. Hey, this mean I get to call you dad?

Jack: No.

Chad: What do you know about ned grainger?

Tony: Well, whenever anna and I used the corporate jet, we always requested ned ’cause he was a professional, congenial man. Actually, we got to know each other quite well.

Chad: Do you know how to find him?

Tony: I know he had a little bungalow down in key west.

Chad: Tell me you have that address.

Tony: Not exactly, but I do–well, I’m familiar with the vicinity.

Kate: Would you recognize the house if you saw it?

Tony: Yeah, yes. Because he actually had us over for dinner during a layover one night. Cooked lobster for us.

Chad: Okay, you and i need to go down to key west as soon as possible.

Kate: You should call shawn first.

Chad: I’ll give him a heads-up, but I’m not leaving this up to the cops, not when abigail’s life depends on it.

Kristen: Well, let’s just say sarah was high enough after she was injected that she thought I was xander.

Abigail: That happened to me, too. My mind kept mixing people up. I mean, I actually thought chad was ben at one point.

Kristen: I mean, her hallucination actually worked to my advantage. See as xander, I was able to get her into the suitcase, tell her that we were escaping kristen and that we were gonna get married on a deserted island.

Abigail: So that’s what you meant when you said she went with you willingly.

Kristen: Mm-hmm. And she couldn’t get in there fast enough.

Abigail: I gotta say I just–I would not be okay if it weren’t for the fact that I had intensive therapy and took medication. If sarah hasn’t seen a professional, she’s gotta be a mess.

Kristen: Actually, she’s doing quite well now.

Sarah: Look what I found.

Steve: Wow, this is great.

Sarah: I’ve dreamed of this day for so long, and it could really be happening. If we go out far enough that we can flag down a ship, then I can finally get back to the man that I love. I’ve missed him beyond all reason.

Kayla: Well, he’s been so worried about you, too.

Sarah: You’ve seen him?

Steve: Well, before we left salem, he tried to hire my agency to come search for you.

Sarah: So he hasn’t forgotten me?

Steve: Of course not.

Sarah: There’s not a day, not an hour has gone by that I don’t think of him. His dark hair and his soulful eyes and that voice. I do love his deep sexy voice.

Kayla: Well, you’re clearly still in love with xander.

Sarah: Who’s xander? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Ej: Far cry from the sheets back home.

Clyde: Hey, just a tip. Don’t talk about your extravagant lifestyle out in gen pop. They’re not gonna find it so endearing.

Ej: Got it. I do hope I can trust you, clyde, because I’m going to need someone to have my back around here.

Clyde: Oh, you have no idea.

Kayla: You don’t remember xander either?

Sarah: I don’t think so. Is it with a z or an x?

Steve: Xander was your fiancé. You almost married him.

Jack: Have you set a date for the wedding?

Gwen: Might have to catch my breath.

Xander: But soon, I hope, and we’re counting on you, and jennifer, and abigail being there. I have no doubt in my mind abigail will be found by then, mate.

Jack: Right, right, well, I better give jennifer a call and give her an update, let her know what’s going on.

Gwen: Keep us posted.

Jack: Oh, I will, I will.

Gwen: Okay.

Jack: Trust me, okay. Congratulations, you two, again.

Gwen: Dad, I do hope that you find abigail soon.

Jack: We will, and when I find out who did this, I swear to you, I swear to god, I will make them pay.

Abigail: Does sarah still thinks she’s married to xander? Does she think she’s living happily ever after with him on this island?

Kristen: Ah, well, no. I mean, sarah has moved past that phase.

Abigail: What do you mean?

Kristen: Well, let’s just say that she’s not hung up on xander anymore.

Sarah: I don’t know what’s going on here, but I can assure you I’ve never been engaged to a xander.

Kayla: But what about the dark hair and the soulful eyes?

Steve: Sexy voice?

Sarah: I was talking about tony.

Steve: You’re in love with tony?

Kayla: Dimera?

Sarah: Is there another?

Tony: I must say these are hardly the circumstances under which i imagined seeing ned again.

Chad: Let’s get to the airfield.

Kate: No, no, wait, you just can’t go off and confront this man; he could be dangerous.

Chad: I’m not waiting for the cops and their protocols.

Tony: I’m with chad on this. And I think it will help because I’m friendly with ned. I think I can get him to cooperate.

Chad: And if tony can’t convince him, I will. I’ll call the jet and have them fuel it up.

Tony: We’re gonna find abigail. We’re gonna bring her home to you and to your children.

Steve: You’re in love with tony dimera?

Sarah: Don’t sound surprised. I mean, I know we’ve had our ups and downs, but tony’s the love of my life.

Steve: Maybe she thinks she’s anna.

Sarah: Anna fredricks? How could you possibly confuse me with that scheming bitch?

Kayla: Then who are you?

Sarah: I am the one and only renee dumonde.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

T.R. Knight went to see Paulina. Abby didn’t believe Sarah was in love with Tony. Kristen told her Sarah wasn’t in love with Tony. She said Renee was the one who loved him. Abby wanted to know who Renee was. Sarah/Renee told Kayla and Steve that she wasn’t Sarah. Steve wanted to know who Renee was. Kayla said she would tell him because they were stuck with her. Abby wanted to know how Kristen let Sarah think she was Renee. Kristen said it wasn’t hard. She said she gave her books to read. She said Sarah read a book about Renee and thought she was her. Kayla told Steve that the Salem Stalker killed Renee. Steve wondered why she thought she was Renee. Kayla said she probably snapped. Sarah/Renee said she missed Tony and wanted to go home to him. Tony told Anna that someone paid Ned to get Abby. Anna wanted to know how soon he had to leave. He said he had to go right away. He said Chad wanted him to convince Ned to let Abby go. Anna wanted to go with him, but Tony didn’t want her to do. T.R. told Paulina that he had a right to know his daughter. She said he didn’t have any rights and threw him out. He agreed to go. He said they would be seeing each other again. Sarah/Renee told Steve and Kayla about the boat she tried to blow up with Anna and Adam on it. Abe went to see Paulina. She told him that Lani’s biological father was in Salem. Abby told Kristen that she wasn’t going to give up until she brought Sarah home. Kristen asked her to ask Sarah which family she wanted to be home with.

Steve asked Sarah/Renee about the hole that Renee drilled in the boat. She said David was on the boat too. He didn’t know who David was so Kayla told him about him. Sarah said Anna’s baby didn’t survive. Anna wanted Tony to be careful going away. T. R. showed up at the DiMera mansion. He wanted to see Johnny. They talked about the movie Johnny was making. Abby told Kristen that she was taking Sarah home with her. Kristen asked her which family did she think Sarah wanted to go back to when she left the island. Paulina told Abe that T.R. was back in town. He was upset that he was in town. He suggested they keep him away from Lani. She said that it was too late because he already approached her. Lani talked to Eli about what happened with T. R. Eli felt sorry for Paulina after finding out what happened to her. Lani did some research on him. Eli asked if she felt guilty for checking up on him. She felt guilty. He was able to relate because he wanted to know about his father too. She said that David Banning didn’t beat his mother. She didn’t know if she should check on him. Sarah told Steve and Kayla that she and Tony were meant to be together. Kayla told her that Tony was married. She wanted to know who he married. Steve told her that she wasn’t going to like it. They said that he was married to Anna. Sarah wanted to get off the island. Sarah was determined to get off the island. Kristen continued to talk to Abby about Sarah. She gave Abby a book about Renee to keep her occupied. Eli went to see T.R. Eli confronted him about going to see Lani and for what he did to Paulina. T.R. asked if he was turning Lani against him. Eli said Lani didn’t need him to tell her how to feel. He told T.R. that he would have to answer to him if he messed with the Price women.

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