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Update written by Joseph

Cat joins Kayla in the town square which is decorated with balloons and various booths for the hospital fundraiser. They talk about how they can’t believe it’s finally here. Kayla has a good feeling that they will raise a lot of money and tells Cat that she and Chad did a wonderful job.

JJ goes to the Horton House where Chad invites JJ to come with him and the kids to the hospital fundraiser. JJ responds that he wasn’t planning on going because he’s not really in the mood. Chad asks what happened. JJ informs him that he thinks he ruined things with Gabi.

Gabi joins Leo and Javi in the living room of the Hernandez house as they are looking through the bachelors for the bachelor auction at the hospital fundraiser. Javi remarks that Alex is definitely a top contender.

Stephanie brings Alex coffee in bed and asks what he was thinking about before she walked in. Alex tries to claim nothing but admits he was thinking about everything that happened yesterday when they covered for Sarah by not telling Xander that she was in on Philip’s secret and wondering if she deserved it. Stephanie thinks it was just as much for Xander since he obviously felt terribly betrayed by Philip. Stephanie tells Alex to imagine how Xander would feel knowing his own wife betrayed him too.

Sarah has a nightmare about Philip telling Xander that she knew he forged the letter. Xander then wakes Sarah up, reminding her about the hospital fundraiser.

Alex agrees with Stephanie that if Xander found out Sarah knew, his head would’ve exploded. Stephanie didn’t agree with Sarah that keeping the secret from Xander was a good idea, but she understands her reasons. They agree that it would be a bad time for Xander to find out. Alex notes they are in the middle of their DiMera takeover. Alex says that Sarah put Stephanie in a very tough spot and she did what she felt was right in the moment. Stephanie concludes that they both feel terrible about it but suggests they put their guilt aside for the hospital fundraiser. Alex stops her and says maybe it would be better if he didn’t go. Stephanie argues that he has to go, reminding him that he volunteered for the bachelor auction. Alex points out that being weird since he’s not single. Stephanie says they can’t make that clear at the fundraiser or nobody will bid on him but as long as it’s clear to him as they kiss.

Javi recognizes Alex from being on Body and Soul. Leo guesses he’s using his hotness for good these days but brings up when Alex tried to kill him over what he did to Sonny. Javi asks if there’s anyone else he should know about that has a death wish against him. Leo clarifies that Alex doesn’t anymore and jokes that Alex threatening to kill him was actually pretty hot. Leo states that he thinks men defending their love is hot and brings up Javi defending him to Sami. Gabi intervenes to point out that Alex isn’t gay or single as he’s dating Stephanie. Leo responds that what happens at the fundraiser stays at the fundraiser. Gabi hopes not while Javi encourages Gabi to select who she would bid on. Gabi doesn’t want to play but Javi says it’s just for fun and they won’t tell JJ. Gabi angrily responds that she doesn’t give a damn about JJ.

Chad asks JJ why he thinks he ruined things with Gabi and what happened. JJ thinks back to Gabi getting mad at him for thinking she shot EJ. JJ then tells Chad that they just had a big fight. Chad hopes they can work things out. JJ says he tried calling her but she doesn’t want to talk to him and is really mad. Chad encourages JJ to just give her some space and suggests taking his mind off things with the hospital fundraiser. Thomas and Charlotte come in to ask if it’s time to go to the fundraiser yet. Chad says almost and whispers to the kids so that Thomas urges JJ to come with them. Chad decides it looks like JJ is coming with them then.

Chad and JJ go to the town square with Thomas and Charlotte for the hospital fundraiser, joining Kayla and Cat. Chad and Cat joke about the work they did in putting it together. Chad thanks Cat for finishing the last minute things. Cat says decorating was the fun part, so she enjoyed it. Cat asks Thomas and Charlotte what they think. Thomas remembers Cat from Thanksgiving while Charlotte says she likes her name. Cat decides to take Thomas and Charlotte to the face painting booth while Chad says he’ll be over there in a minute. Chad talks to Kayla about being proud of his kids and how they’ve been patient with him lately. Chad mention being so thankful that EJ woke up. Kayla encourages that EJ is doing great and having no complications. Kayla asks JJ if there’s any leads on who shot EJ. JJ responds that they are trying to track down Ava Vitali. Kayla hopes it’s not her for Tripp’s sake but questions if Ava is on the run since Roman said she left town. JJ confirms that Ava left town the night of the shooting.

Javi questions Gabi saying that JJ thinks she shot EJ. Gabi calls it ridiculous which Leo argues against and points out that Kristen has been cleared. Javi knows they have beef but questions if Leo really thinks Gabi would do that. Leo says he was just playing devil’s advocate and to forget he said anything. Javi invites Gabi to come to the hospital fundraiser with them to take her mind off of things. Leo points out that if Gabi is trying to stick it to JJ for accusing her, she could bid on one of the bachelors, herself.

Alex and Stephanie talk about how Alex is supposed to act like he’s single for the bachelor auction. Stephanie says she’s willing to sacrifice for a good cause. Alex points out that the whole idea is that he goes on a date with the winning lady. Stephanie remarks that it could also be a guy as they are not limiting it to gender. Alex jokingly asks if Stephanie is giving him a hall pass to sleep with another lady and says he’s just checking the boundaries. Stephanie assures that she’s not and that his date will be totally innocent and not romantic because Alex will reveal to his date that he is in a wonderful relationship with an amazing woman who is perfect for him. Alex assures that she is the only one for him as they kiss.

Sarah and Xander go to the hospital fundraiser. Sarah comments on them going all out and says she wishes they brought Victoria. Xander thinks it’s good that they let her nap. Sarah knows Xander is thinking about what Philip did to him and asks if they can forget about Philip for just one day. Xander calls that easier said than done as he points out Philip arriving to the fundraiser.

Cat finishes face painting for Thomas and Charlotte as Chad watches on. Thomas asks if Cat has done face painting before. Cat recalls painting her sister’s face as a rainbow tiger. Charlotte asks if Cat has kids. Cat says she doesn’t but someday she hopes to. Cat looks to Chad and asks what he thinks of the kids’ facepaint. Chad praises it as the kids thank Cat. Thomas then tells Chad it’s his turn and suggests he get a rainbow tiger.

Javi, Leo, and Gabi go to the Brady Pub for the bachelor and bachelorette auction. Javi and Leo sign up which surprises Gabi as she thought they were kidding. Leo says it’s for a good cause while Javi says there’s nothing wrong with a dinner. Leo jokes about Alex. Gabi decides she’s just going to watch. Javi asks if she doesn’t want to save the hospital. Javi then questions if it’s about JJ and points out that JJ wasn’t loyal to Gabi when he was treating her like a criminal. Gabi then agrees to sign up.

Stephanie and Alex go to the hospital fundraiser, joining Kayla and JJ. They talk about the good turnout and then they see Philip confronting Xander, who questions him showing his face here. Philip explains that he spent the night at the Salem Inn and came out for coffee. Sarah tries to pull Xander away. Xander suggests Philip leave town and says he’s not his brother anymore so he has no reason to stay. Philip knows Xander has every right to be angry but he’s not his only family in Salem. Xander remarks that they’d be better off without his lying, cheating ass hanging around. JJ comes over to ask if everything is okay. Xander responds that he’d like Philip arrested for fraud. JJ questions what kind of fraud. Xander calls it personal fraud. JJ wants a definition. Xander makes up a story about Philip spewing nonsense about Titan. JJ asks for further details. Xander insists on it being personal fraud. JJ remarks that lying isn’t a crime, so it sounds like a civil matter and suggests he talk to a lawyer. Xander says he’ll have his in-house counsel look in to it but suggests JJ stick around because he’s seriously considering killing his brother. Sarah argues that Xander has a dry sense of humor and doesn’t really mean that. JJ hopes not since he’s already working on one attempted murder case. Sarah calls it brotherly bickering and nothing to worry about.

Kayla goes to the Brady Pub to begin the bachelor and bachelorette auction. Kayla explaisn that every dollar raised will go straight to the hospital. Kayla starts the auction by calling Alex Kiriakis as the first bachelor. Kayla starts the bidding at $500 which Leo bids. Stephanie bids $600. Javi then bids $700. Stephanie then ups it to $1000. Stephanie is about to win when JJ walks in to the Pub, so Gabi then bids $10,000 to win the date with Alex, shocking Stephanie and Alex.

Cat finishes painting Chad’s face as a rainbow tiger. Chad agrees with the kids that it’s pretty sick but questions who will want to bid on a rainbow tiger at the bachelor auction.

Kayla asks if there’s any more bids. Gabi stares at JJ and ups her own bid to $15,000 to officially win the date with Alex.

Philip guesses he owes Xander a thank you. Xander says he didn’t make up the story for him but explains that Wei Shin worried that the DiMeras could nullify the takeover if they found out about Philip’s deception. Xander remarks that beating Philip to a pulp is still fair game but Sarah stops him and says that won’t solve anything. Sarah then tells Xander that she’s starving and asks him to go get them hot dogs. Xander questions her wanting hot dogs right now. Sarah insists so Xander agrees to go. Xander wonders if there’s a pinata around and remarks that maybe he can find a baseball bat.

JJ joins Leo and Javi as Leo comments on Gabi winning a hot date with Alex. Javi remarks that Alex didn’t accuse her of shooting EJ. JJ points out that Gabi just spent an insane amount of money just to make him jealous. Leo mocks that idea and says Gabi was just getting what she wants, which isn’t JJ. Kayla thanks Gabi and says they weren’t expecting to raise so much in one round. Gabi hopes she set the bar for the rest of the auction. Kayla walks away and then Stephanie and Alex approach. Stephanie congratulates Gabi and jokes that Alex is worth way more than that as he’s priceless. Gabi says she has to agree. Gabi asks Alex where they should go for their $15,000 date.

Charlotte asks Chad what a bid is. Cat explains that people will be bidding on Chad to take him somewhere fun. Charlotte gets mad and tells Chad that he can’t go because what if they don’t bring him back.

Alex tells Gabi that they can go where ever she wants since it’s what she paid for. Gabi says she will come up with some ideas. Stephanie thanks Gabi and says her donation will go a long way towards saving the hospital. Stephanie remarks that there are some things money can’t buy as she walks with Alex. Leo and Javi talk about not winning the auction but being enough for each other.

Chad assures Charlotte that he will be coming back and will only be gone for a little while. Cat adds that no one will ever take away her dad. Chad tells the kids that they are the most important things in the world to him. Chad encourages that when he goes out, they’ll get to spend time with Julie and he will call them like he always does as he hugs Charlotte. Stephanie walks up and asks if everything is okay. Chad says they were just clearing up confusion about the terms of the auction. Stephanie assures Charlotte that Kayla will make sure everybody gets brought back. Stephanie decides to take Charlotte to check out the games. Thomas asks Chad if he can go show JJ his facepaint. Chad asks where JJ is. Thomas says he saw him go in to the auction. Chad tells him to come back after as Thomas then heads to the Pub.

Gabi thanks Kayla again for putting on the auction and says she can’t wait for her date with Alex. Gabi remarks in front of JJ that it will be nice to spend the evening with someone who doesn’t think she’s guilty of attempted murder. Kayla guesses that JJ inspired Gabi’s generosity. JJ stops Gabi and tells her that her bid was impressive as he wishes he had that kind of money to donate to the hospital. JJ then tells Gabi to enjoy her date as she walks out of the Pub.

Chad washes off his face paint. Cat apologizes about worrying Charlotte. Chad says it’s all good. Cat notes that he was really good in reassuring her. Chad talks about how Charlotte gets triggered after losing Abigail and it will make her think she’s losing him. Chad then gets a text from Kayla that the auction already raised $15,000 which Cat calls amazing. They agree that this fundraiser will really help the hospital. Cat says they really pulled it off.

Sarah tells Philip that she wanted to say sorry about what went down with Xander. Philip says it’s not her fault as he created this mess. Sarah says she still wanted to say sorry and thank him for not telling Xander that she knew about his secret. Sarah worries that if Xander found out now, it would be the end of their marriage. Philip says it’s obvious that Xander won’t be forgiving him any time soon, but he has no interest in unleashing his wrath on anyone else. Philip promises not to say anything. Sarah thanks him as Xander watches from nearby.

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Update written by Joseph

Gabi sits in the town square, eating ice cream until she gets a call from JJ. Gabi remarks that he’s still in the doghouse and rejects the call. Cat walks by, so Gabi calls out to her and says it’s been forever as she hasn’t seen her since Vancouver. Gabi asks how her mom is. Cat says she’s still recovering and that Aaron is with her. Gabi asks how she is. Cat responds that working on the hospital fundraiser with Chad has been wild. Gabi invites her to sit down and asks what’s the deal with Cat and Chad.

Chad is at home, finishing a call about the hospital fundraiser being tomorrow. Chad thanks them for the Salem Inn’s generous donation and is told Cat already did. Chad admits that Cat has been terrific and has made planning the fundraiser really fun. Chad calls it bummer that they will officially be done tomorrow. Chad agrees that he and Cat made a good team and he’s going to miss working with her.

Chanel asks Paulina if she’s going to the hospital fundraiser. Paulina says she’s going to try but she’s been so busy and asks about Chanel and Johnny. Chanel says they’ll probably just send a check as she doesn’t think Johnny is ready for a big public event. Paulina thought she said he was in a better place after speaking with Sami. Chanel says he was, but as helpful as speaking to Sami was, Johnny doesn’t think he will ever get past his anger towards EJ.

Johnny goes to see Chad as he finishes his call. Johnny informs Chad that he took his advice and went to see EJ and he’s really glad that he did. Johnny admits that there’s no chance he would’ve done it without Chad’s encouragement, so he just wanted to thank him.

Susan says she could tell as soon as she walked in the room and that it doesn’t take a psychic to see that Belle cares about EJ. Susan tells Belle it’s in her heart. Belle guesses she has fought it for a long time but admits she loves EJ. Susan says it’s good that she’s here then and urges Belle to hold EJ’s hand, so she does. Susan then tells Belle to tell EJ that she loves him, which she does. EJ’s monitors then increase so Susan checks on him and EJ then wakes up, thrilling Susan and Belle. Susan asks EJ if he can hear her, noting that she and Belle have been so worried about him as she points out that Belle is right by EJ’s side. Belle decides she should go get Kayla and exits. Susan tells EJ not to speak and to just relax because he’s safe now and everything is going to be okay, now that he’s awake.

Cat tells Gabi that she and Chad are on good terms now. Gabi clarifies that she meant to ask if they are together. Cat questions what would make her think that. Gabi brings up when they were in Vancouver and says Chad was obviously still angry but feels there’s a thin line between love and hate. Gabi recalls there definitely being chemistry between Cat and Chad. Cat laughs it off as Gabi having a wild imagination. Cat repeats that she and Chad are on good terms and have come a long way since her pretending to be Abigail. Cat says they are working on the hospital fundraiser together and getting along, but all they are ever going to be is friends.

Chad tells Johnny that he thought it was important for him to talk to EJ so he didn’t have any regrets. Johnny informs Chad that when he showed up at the hospital, Sami was there. Chad is surprised she’s in town. Johnny says she left now, but they got to talk. Chad says that’s good as he knows he had a lot of questions for her. Johnny admits it was a difficult conversation but Sami was honest and forthcoming which he respects. Johnny doesn’t think he’ll ever understand the choices Sami made, but he does feel he understands her in a way he never had before because she told him about her childhood and stuff she went through that he never heard before. Johnny says he’s really proud of Sami and wants to just love and support her. Chad says that’s good to hear, then asks if the conversation changed how he feels about EJ.

Susan goes to find Belle at the hospital and tells her that EJ hasn’t said anything yet, but she knows he has a lot to tell them. Belle feels he needs to rest while Susan argues that he’s been resting for days. Susan suggests they go back to EJ’s room to try and boost his energy. Belle says she’s going to update the rest of EJ’s family first and then she’ll be back in. Susan heads back to EJ’s room while Belle thanks God that EJ is going to be okay, but she’s not sure she’s ready to face him yet.

Susan returns to EJ’s room as he is coughing after trying to drink water. EJ asks Susan what happened to him. Susan is excited that he’s speaking. EJ asks her again what happened to him. Susan agrees to tell him but says he will need to brace himself because it won’t be easy to take. Susan then informs EJ that someone shot him in the chest, which means he must have seen the person who did it. Susan asks EJ to tell her right now who shot him.

Sophia joins Tate at home and asks if there’s any word on John. Tate says nothing yet and he’s still missing. Sophia says she’s so sorry. Tate asks what brought her by. Sophia explains that her mom has been doing a lot of thinking about their pitch to have Johnny and Chanel adopt their baby. Tate guesses that’s a good thing. Sophia says it’s hard to tell but she feels Amy has finally made a decision.

Amy Choi goes to see Chanel and Paulina. She apologizes for dropping in unannounced. Paulina says it’s always a pleasure. Amy mentions hoping to speak to Chanel and Johnny. Chanel says Johnny isn’t home and asks what it’s about. Amy responds that it’s the possibility of them adopting her grandchild.

Gabi questions Cat being just friend with Chad and if there weren’t any sparks between them while working together. Cat thinks to when she spilled mustard on Chad and then tells Gabi that there were no sparks and she doesn’t even know when she will see Chad after the fundraiser is over. Cat asks if Gabi and JJ will be attending the fundraiser. Gabi responds that she’ll be there but not with JJ. Cat apologizes as she thought they were dating. Gabi confirms they are but they had a fight. Cat says she’s sorry and asks what it was about. Gabi responds that JJ just accused her of murder is all.

Johnny tells Chad that Sami gave him a lot of insight in to his parents’ relationship. Chad asks how that made him feel. Johnny says it was a lot, but Sami didn’t totally trash EJ and even said she genuinely loved him more than she’s loved any man. Johnny comments that their relationship was obviously toxic, but Sami said it wasn’t all EJ’s fault. Chad says it sounds like she’s come to terms with what happened and asks if Johnny has. Chad is interrupted by a call from Belle, who informs him that EJ is awake. Chad questions when that happened. Belle says just now and explains that Susan is there and EJ is out of his coma and doing great so far. Chad says Johnny is with him now, so he’ll let him know. Belle thanks him and hangs up. Johnny asks what’s going on. Chad informs Johnny that his dad is awake.

Susan asks EJ if he remembers who shot him. EJ responds that his mind is fuzzy and asks Susan to tell him more to maybe trigger something. Susan says all she knows is that Chad found him in the living room as he was clinging to life and he was shot in the chest. Susan adds that the bullet punctured his lung, so the doctors put him in a coma. EJ asks how long he’s been out. Susan says it’s been about a week, but earlier today Kayla felt it was time to bring him back and here he is. Susan asks if any of this is helping him remember the night he was shot. EJ responds that he does remember seeing someone. Susan asks who it was. Belle returns to the room as EJ tells her that he remembers what she did. Susan questions Belle, who denies shooting EJ. Susan starts to tell Belle to stay away from EJ, but EJ stops her and says she misunderstood. EJ clarifies that Belle did not shoot him in the chest, she stabbed him in the back metaphorically. EJ explains that Belle came to the house that night, wearing a wire for the police because she wanted to send him to prison. Susan questions Belle wanting to send him to prison when she just said that she loved him. Belle says she should go but EJ asks her not to. EJ asks Susan to give he and Belle a moment alone, assuring that he will be fine. Susan then exits. EJ then asks Belle if it’s true that she loves him.

Tate asks Sophia which way she thinks her mom is leaning. Sophia admits she doesn’t know. Tate hopes she comes around. Sophia says it would be nice to at least have that squared away and she could worry about everything else that comes with having a baby, like going through labor and actually giving birth. Tate says he can’t even imagine what that would be like. Sophia says lately, all she’s been doing is imagining and it’s really scary. Tate suggests he could help and says there’s usually someone in the room to be comforting and supportive which he could do. Sophia thinks she needs someone to keep her calm, so Tate says he’s her man then.

Amy informs Chanel and Paulina that Tate and Sophia have been trying to get her to reconsider the adoption by making the case that with EJ out of the picture, he won’t be involved in the baby’s life. Paulina assures that even if EJ makes a full recovery, Chanel and Johnny will make sure that EJ has no influence on the baby’s life. Chanel promises that EJ will have no part of it, so Amy decides she has no objections then. Chanel excitedly asks if Amy will let them adopt the baby then which she confirms.

Johnny didn’t realize that they were bringing EJ out of the coma or that Susan was in town. Chad tells Johnny he’ll give him a ride to the hospital. Johnny thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub and then tells Chad that he’s not going to the hospital which Chad questions. Johnny asks what’s the point when he has nothing to say to EJ.

Cat questions Gabi about JJ accusing her of shooting EJ. Gabi complains that JJ grilled her like a common criminal. Gabi admits she hates EJ, but so does half the town. Gabi calls EJ a ruthless, heartless creep and admits that she believes EJ deserved to be shot. Susan then appears in the town square and tells Gabi to take that back as she will not allow her to talk about her boy like that. Gabi introduces Cat to Susan. Cat explains that she lived in the DiMera Mansion at one point and Susan is not how she pictured EJ’s mom. Susan tells her about people saying she looks more like EJ’s sister Kristen than his mom. Gabi tells Cat that she’ll explain another time. Susan questions if they are friends and advises Cat to stay far away from Gabi because she is mean. Gabi grabs Susan’s wrist and warns her to get her finger out of her face. Susan pulls away and declares that Gabi was at EJ’s house on the night he was shot.

Tate looks up some exercises that he and Sophia can do along with breathing techniques and asks if she wants to give it a shot which Sophia agrees to.

Paulina assures Amy that she is making the best possible decision for her grandchild as Johnny and Chanel will love the baby with all their heart. Chanel recalls her miscarriage last summer being heartbreaking but it made her and Johnny realize how much they wanted to start a family and now Amy is giving them another chance, so she is profoundly grateful nd excited. Chanel says she has to call Johnny to tell him the news, but Johnny texts her first that EJ is out of the coma.

Belle tells EJ that he just woke up from a coma, so they can have this conversation another time. EJ accuses her of avoiding the question and asks if she did or didn’t say that she loves him. Chad arrives, interrupting them as he asks if EJ is okay. Belle says she’ll let them talk and tells EJ goodnight and that she hopes he has a speedy recovery as she then exits. Chad tells EJ that he’s so relieved and this is such good news. EJ notes that he was told he has Chad to thank. Chad says the police thought he showed up right after he got shot. EJ asks what brought him to the house. Chad reminds him of the voicemail he left after the article printed in the Spectator. EJ tells him to forget it but Chad feels guilty for printing the article which was unflattering and made a lot of people angry, so he can’t help but feel responsible. Chad swears to do everything in his power to find out who did this to him. Chad asks if EJ remembers anything. EJ responds that he’s still trying to piece together that night. EJ recalls Belle being there that day, but she definitely left. EJ then remembers that someone else was there too.

Gabi thinks Susan is confused. Susan insists that Gabi was at EJ’s house on the night he was shot and she feels it in her bones. Gabi thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion but tells Susan she’s making no sense. Susan tells Gabi not to try to deny that she was at the house on the night that someone tried to murder EJ, so the question is if she was that someone. Gabi claims to have no idea what she’s talking about and that she wasn’t anywhere near the DiMera Mansion. Susan tells Gabi to play dumb, but then informs her that EJ is awake as of an hour ago and he’s going to point his finger right at Gabi. Susan says she’s off to get EJ some hot tea. Susan stops and advises Cat on the candy she sent to her mom as she walks away. Gabi encourages Cat to ignore Susan, but Cat says she did send a box of chocolates to her mother yesterday and asks how Susan would know that if she wasn’t psychic.

Chad asks EJ who else was at the house. EJ tells him that it was Chanel, who ripped in to him for costing her and Johnny the chance to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby. Chad asks if he thinks Chanel shot him as payback. EJ notes that she was pretty irate, but now that it’s coming together, Chanel said her piece and left. Chad asks if there was anyone else. EJ remembers Kristen coming home. Chad confirms that the police did question her after finding a gun in her purse but the bullet didn’t match and they don’t have any other leads. Chad encourages EJ to give it some time and hopefully all his memories will come back. Chad promises they will get the son of a bitch that did this to him.

Chanel tells Paulina and Amy that Johnny doesn’t know what condition EJ is in, just that he’s awake. Chanel guarantees that this doesn’t change a thing as she and Johnny moved out of the DiMera Mansion are not going back. Amy says she believes her, but it raises the question of where they will live. Paulina assures that they can stay with her and Abe as long as they’d like. Amy argues that space would be tight after the baby is born and asks if they can afford their own place. Chanel assures they can as Johnny still has his inheritance and is looking for a job while her bakery is doing very well. Paulina adds that she’s always there to help, so her grandbaby will not want for anything. Chanel agrees that money won’t be an issue. Chanel adds that there is something she feels she should be honest about. Chanel reveals that she and Johnny aren’t as religious as they made themselves out to be, but they are God fearing people and they do intend to raise their child in the church. Chanel apologizes for deceiving her. Amy appreciates her coming clean now and as long as they share her faith and will bring the baby up believing in God, she will still let them adopt the baby.

Tate and Sophia try out the breathing exercises until Sophia feels the baby kick for the first time which excites them as she has Tate feel it. Sophia then gets a text from her mom, announcing that she agreed to the adoption.

Belle, Tate, and Sophia join Chanel, Paulina, and Amy with the adoption papers. Chanel thanks Belle for being so quick. Amy looks it over and says everything appears to be in order. Belle says all that’s left to do is sign. Chanel signs the papers. Tate briefly hesitates but then he and Sophia sign the papers.

Chad finds Cat at the hospital. Cat says she heard EJ woke up and she’s happy for him. Chad thanks Cat for her support the other night as it was a tough night for him. Cat asks how EJ is. Chad says he’s good but he doesn’t remember who shot him which makes him a little nervous because whoever did it is still out there, so hopefully they don’t come back to finish the job.

Susan returns to EJ’s room with his hot tea and asks if he’s feeling better. EJ says the brain fog is starting to lift. Susan asks about his talk with Belle. EJ says they were interrupted by Chad, who said the police don’t have any leads. Susan tells EJ to forget the police as she thinks she knows who shot him.

Gabi remains in the town square and thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion on the night that EJ was shot. Gabi tells herself that there’s no way that Susan could possibly know what she did that night…

Johnny goes home where Chanel excitedly hugs him and exclaims that she has the best news that Amy changed her mind and they can adopt Sophia’s baby. Chanel adds that Belle already drew up the papers and everyone has signed it but him. Chanel declares that this is really happening and Johnny’s going to be a daddy as she hugs him.

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Philip goes to see Belle and says he needs to talk to her about when she represented him in court against Xander. Belle notes that was months ago. Philip informs her that there is some information he didn’t tell her that is newly relevant. Belle asks what it is. Philip hopes it’s off the record, but the case she made on his behalf was based on fabricated evidence so he had no legit claim on Titan. Belle questions if he’s saying they both committed fraud.

Alex finishes a call with Justin as Stephanie comes over. Alex informs Stephanie that Justin and Bonnie have tickets to the national tour of The Notebook tonight, but Justin is stuck at work, so he asked if they want to go. Stephanie excitedly says she’d love to see the musical, but worries that Alex would hate it. Alex says it has to be good if she likes it. Alex says he just has to swing by the house to grab the tickets. Stephanie declares it will be the best night ever.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander responds that she’s not the one who lied to him. Sarah tells Xander that she loves him so much and she’s so grateful that they have weathered everything life has thrown at them. Sarah says no matter the obstacle, they could get through it. Xander assures they will get through this as well. Sarah says that’s not what she was going to say.

Roman goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. Roman asks if everything is okay as she seems a little stressed. Kayla admits she is stressed out over the hospital fundraiser but she doesn’t want to bore him and asks what brings him by. Roman hoped to get an update on EJ

EJ remains in a coma and has dreams about the night he was shot. EJ’s mother Susan Banks appears and tells him not to worry as she’s right here.

Kate sits at the Brady Pub, reading the article on the possible murder weapon being recovered. Rex arrives and joins her, mentioning that he was just with Bonnie, showing her pictures of his daughter Emily. Kate asks if he’s going to show Emily’s other Grandmother. Rex says he intended to yesterday but Kate notes that he was too distracted stirring up trouble with Roman and telling him that she might have been the one who shot EJ.

Kayla questions Roman wanting to know about EJ. Roman says he heard he was in a coma, so he was just wondering if there was any change. Kayla is surprised since EJ is not his favorite person but he drove all the way across town to find out about his condition. Roman thinks back to putting his gun back. Roman then tells Kayla that EJ is the father of two of his grandchildren, so he is interested in how he’s doing. Roman says Sydney is upset being so far away and Johnny has been suffering to the point of not knowing if he’d rather have good news or bad news. Kayla guesses she can understand but reminds Roman that she can’t tell him about EJ’s condition. Kayla notes that a medically induced coma is to hopefully give the brain time to heal. Roman asks if that’s what they were hoping for with how many people hate EJ. Kayla brings up Roman hating EJ and says she gets it but she is his doctor and she cares about her patients. Kayla adds that he’d be surprised to find out that there are people who care about EJ. Roman jokes that he could count them on two fingers. Kayla informs him that one of them is sitting at his bedside as they speak.

Susan can’t believe someone tried to kill her son again and that whoever it is, is still out there. Susan declares that she and EJ will catch them together. Susan guesses EJ saw who did this to him, so she needs him to send her a psychic connection as she asks EJ to tell her who did this to him.

Belle questions Philip letting her stand in front of a judge, knowing his whole case was bogus. Philip tells her that he’s so sorry and it was very wrong, but his lawyer quit on him at the last minute so he only had a few hours. Belle says she could strangle him and asks why he’s telling her this now. Belle then guesses that Xander found out. Philip confirms that Vivian told him everything because she wanted a bigger cut, so she decided to show him who’s boss by blowing the whole thing up sky high. Belle thinks that would send Vivian back to prison. Philip explains that she didn’t think Xander would care about her role and focus all of his vengeance on him. Philip assures Belle that he told Xander she knew nothing about it. Philip can’t believe he let Vivian talk him in to doing this in the first place. Belle can’t believe he thought he could get away with it. Belle asks how Xander reacted. Philip assures he was furious. Belle asks if it was just he and Vivian sitting on this secret. Philip admits a few other people knew and are terrified of how Xander will react if he finds out they knew.

Alex and Stephanie go to the Kiriakis Mansion to pick up the theater tickets but Xander questions what they want. Alex asks him what’s wrong, so Xander reveals he just found out that Philip had been stabbing him in the back. Alex and Stephanie pretend to be shocked as Xander explains that the letter from Victor was forged and Philip has been playing him for a fool. Xander thought they had a real bond and genuine partnership, but it was all based on a lie. Xander declares that trusting Philip was the worst mistake of his life. Xander then guesses that they already knew all of that.

Rex apologizes to Kate as he was looking for a pen and found a gun in the drawer. Kate explains that she carries the gun for protection. Rex says he was just worried. Kate says she will try not to take offense to him immediately jumping to thinking the worst of her. Rex explains that he knows she would do anything for the kids and EJ threatened them. Rex assures that he also thought Roman might have a motive, so he suspected both of his parents equally.

Roman tells Kayla that Susan Banks is at least one person in Salem, praying for EJ’s recovery. Kayla suggests maybe Susan can use her gift to solve the case. Roman questions really thinking Susan has psychic powers. Kayla says she’s not ruling anything out, but odds are that EJ saw the person who shot him, so he can tell the police when he wakes up. Kayla says she’s going to check on EJ and if she has any updates, she will tell Johnny.

Susan asks if EJ is trying to tell her something. Susan then begins questioning who is there until Kayla comes in and interrupts. Susan tells Kayla to stand back because she’s in the presence of evil which Kayla questions. Susan tells Kayla that the shooter was here and EJ was trying to reveal who did this to him through their psychic connection but Kayla severed it. Susan asks Kayla how EJ is since he was restless when she came in. Kayla assures that he’s on heavy doses of medication and they are keeping him comfortable. Kayla adds that there’s been no recent seizure activity. Susan says he was flinching a bit when she came in but she calmed him down. Kayla says that sounds like he’s fighting the sedation, so maybe it’s time to take him out of the coma.

Kate questions Rex thinking Roman might have shot EJ. Rex says he didn’t say that and just that he’s upset about what Johnny went through. Rex adds that it occurred to him that Kate’s not the only with a gun. Kate argues that almost everyone in town has a motive to want to kill EJ. Kate tells Rex to stick to medicine and let the detectives do the detective work. Kate asks Rex to let this drop as Roman approaches and questions drop what?

Belle asks Philip who else he got to lie for her. Philip feels it’s better if she doesn’t know and he just prays that Xander never finds out. Philip repeats that he’s so sorry for putting Belle in the middle of this and says he’ll make sure this is all on him and that anyone knows she was completely innocent. Philip asks if Belle hates him. Belle responds that she’s not happy about any of this but she’d be a giant hypocrite if she hated him for doing something underhanded. Philip asks why that is. Belle admits she’s overlooked some other things that someone else did which were way worse.

Sarah asks Xander to calm down. Xander recalls hearing Stephanie and Philip talking about keeping a secret from Alex and realizes them having an affair was just the cover story. Xander questions Stephanie knowing all along. Stephanie clarifies that she found out a few weeks ago by accident and that she ended things with Philip over it. Xander questions why she didn’t tell him if she was angry enough with Philip to break up with him. Stephanie looks at Sarah and thinks back to Sarah convincing her not to tell Xander. Stephanie then tells Xander that she knew how much pain it would cause if she came forward, so she didn’t want to be responsible for that. Xander says she was being a coward and then asks if Alex knew. Alex assures that he believed when he told him that Philip and Stephanie were sleeping together, but when he confronted Stephanie is when she told him the truth. Xander questions why Alex didn’t tell him then after everything that happened with Theresa. Alex insists that he wanted to and agonized over it, but he and Philip were getting along so well and the stakes for their family had never been higher with the DiMera takeover, so he and Stephanie agreed that it’d be best for everyone if they let him believe Stephanie and Philip were having a fling. Xander argues that he’s lying.

Belle tells Philip about her and EJ hooking up again. Belle thought she got him out of her system but she hasn’t and she kind of hates herself for it. Belle talks about Brady trying to persuade her that it doesn’t make her a bad person, but she doesn’t know how to explain her feelings. Belle adds that Sami was just there going off on her about EJ, so she got defensive and argued that EJ came to her. Philip feels that if anyone should understand caring about EJ, it’s Sami. Belle calls it weird enough that she got involved with her sister’s ex-husband. Belle asks why she can’t turn it off since EJ has hurt so many people she cares about and the whole town pretty much hates his guts. Philip states that you can’t control how you feel. Philip tells Belle that for what it’s worth, he’s there for her. Belle thanks him and says she appreciates that. Philip doesn’t suppose there can be any legal repercussions for the fraud that Vivian pulled off on his behalf. Belle assures that there could be. Philip worries that he could be in big trouble. Belle adds that she can’t help him as the district attorney but suggests he reach out to Justin soon.

Stephanie tells Xander that she knows this is a lot to take in, but she and Alex are telling him the truth. Xander says he doesn’t understand because Sarah told him that Stephanie confided in her about the affair before this all came out. Xander questions if Stephanie was lying to Sarah then or lying to him now. Alex tells Xander to leave her alone and argues that they were both trying to do the right thing. Xander questions believing Alex’s story and says that Stephanie decided to be honest with Alex but decided to keep him in the dark. Xander declares that he’s a Kiriakis just like Alex, but he’s still looking down at him. Xander argues that he’s the CEO of Titan and deserves respect. Alex agrees and says he has every right to feel how he does, but he needs him to see that there is one person responsible for all the lies and that’s Philip.

Kate tells Roman that she and Rex were just revisiting the suspicion Rex had about her being a gun wielding vigilante. Kate reminds Rex that he needs to get to the airport or he will miss his flight. Roman goes to get Rex’s bag. Rex questions Kate having to jump in. Kate explains that she doesn’t think Roman should know that Rex ever had a thought about him being a killer because that would upset him greatly. Rex agrees not to say anything. Kate calls it a ludicrous thought and says Roman is the most by the book person she’s ever known, so there is no way she would ever believe that Roman would shoot EJ.

Susan encourages EJ that it’s time to wake up and tries to do it herself but Kayla says it’s not that simple. Susan compares it to Marlena bringing someone out of hypnosis. Kayla explains that this is very different and could take some time, but if he has another seizure, they will have to change course. Susan worries that she doesn’t sound sure of herself. Kayla says there are pros and cons along with health risks with a coma. Kayla tells Susan that as next of kin, she needs to make the decision. Susan gathers her thoughts and decides the answer is yes, so she tells Kayla to bring EJ back to her.

Philip goes to the Brady Pub where Kate tells him that he just missed Rex as Roman took him to the airport. Philip responds that it’s been a crazy day. Kate says there will be lots of crazy days at the office with Titan taking over DiMera. Philip is not so sure about that and informs Kate that he may not have a future at Titan. Kate thinks he’s just overwhelmed. Philip says he almost pulled it off but then Vivian told Xander everything, so the truth is out and his brother knows he’s a total fraud with no real claim to his father’s company or fortune. Philip confirms that Xander went ballistic and threw him out of the house, adding that he doesn’t blame him. Kate feels they need to do damage control and fix this. Philip calls that impossible as this is messed up beyond repair and he’s so screwed.

Xander agrees that Philip is to blame. Alex agrees that they should’ve told him the truth right away. Stephanie says they are sincerely sorry and repeats they were trying to do the right thing. Xander argues that he thought he was doing a good thing by hiring Alex back at Titan, but questions how he’s supposed to work with someone he can’t trust. Sarah pleads with Xander not to punish Alex for this. Xander then gets a call for his budget debriefing with Wei Shin and complains that now he has to find a way to explain this insane situation to him as he storms out of the room. Sarah frantically thanks Alex and Stephanie, admitting that she didn’t expect them to cover for her and says she was just planning on telling Xander the truth when they walked in. Sarah repeats that she’s so sorry and doesn’t want to cause more problems for them. Stephanie says it sounds like Xander is going to fire Alex. Sarah says she won’t let him. Alex argues that Xander is going to do whatever he’s going to do. Sarah says if it comes to that, she will come clean. Stephanie and Alex tell her they don’t want to blow up her marriage or make Xander any more furious. Alex worries that if Sarah comes clean, Xander might take it out on her. Sarah assures he would never do that. Alex advises Sarah to be careful because he doesn’t think Xander could handle another betrayal right now.

Kayla informs Susan that EJ is off the drugs keeping him in the coma, so he will be closely monitored and she will be back to check on him, but if there’s any complications, she will put him back in the coma. Belle arrives and says she didn’t know Susan was in town. Susan tells Belle that EJ will be waking up any minute. Kayla says they hope so anyway and that Susan gave her permission to take EJ out of the coma. Kayla adds that there are no guarantees but they are hoping and now they just wait.

Kate tells Philip that she’s so sorry. Philip says he never should’ve let Vivian go along with her stupid plan. Kate can’t believe Vivian turned down her cut of the money. Philip says apparently wasn’t worth putting him in his place. Philip was so sure that he neutralized Vivian’s threats but he can’t believe he thought she would be patient. Philip complains that he was an idiot for thinking everything would be okay. Philip feels that he once again roped Kate in to his disaster. Kate argues that she believed he should have a share of Victor’s empire and still does. Philip says he just spoke to Belle, who advised him to reach out to hire Justin right away. Kate asks if Xander is going after him in court. Philip is sure that he will do everything in his power to punish him. Kate says her too but Philip assures that Vivian didn’t mention her involvement and points out that Kate didn’t know until after the fact. Kate feels that won’t make any difference to Xander. Philip responds that he won’t hear it from him.

Xander returns to the living room and tells Sarah that Wei Shin has serious concerns about the DiMeras trying to nullify the takeover if they find out about Philip, so that means he might be joined at the hip to the person who betrayed him in the worst possible way and there’s nothing he can do about it.

Alex and Stephanie return home. Alex says so much for the best night ever. Stephanie is sorry Justin’s theater tickets went to waste. Alex says he’s sorry she didn’t get to see the show but Stephanie says that’s the last thing she’s worried about now. Alex still can’t believe that Vivian told Xander the truth. Stephanie repeats that she’s sorry for dragging Alex in to this while Alex feels sorry for Sarah dragging her in to this. Stephanie feels this stupid lie is taking over her life. Alex suggests they talk about something else or maybe not talk at all as they kiss.

Belle asks if EJ can hear her. Susan encourages Belle to keep talking to EJ and calls her his paramour which Belle questions. Susan says she could tell as soon as she walked in the room and that it doesn’t take a psychic to see that Belle cares about EJ. Susan tells Belle it’s in her heart. Belle guesses she has fought it for a long time but admits she loves EJ. Susan says it’s good that she’s here then and urges Belle to hold EJ’s hand, so she does. Susan then tells Belle to tell EJ that she loves him, which she does. EJ’s monitors then increase so Susan checks on him and EJ then wakes up, thrilling Susan and Belle.

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Shawn joins JJ in the interrogation room at the police station and asks how it went with Gabi. JJ tells him to imagine the worst case scenario.

Melinda goes to the DiMera Enterprises office and comments on Gabi not being thrown out. Gabi questions what Melinda is doing there. Melinda guesses she heard that she got axed. Gabi confirms hearing that Xander threw her out of the building. Melinda explains that she threatened security with a lawsuit if they didn’t let her in to collect her things. Gabi informs Melinda that she may need to hire her which Melinda questions. Gabi then reveals that her detective boyfriend is accusing her of murder.

Rafe sits at home and opens his laptop as he pulls out the bugging device he planted in the DiMera Mansion. Rafe thinks back to when Leo informed he and Javi that EJ was shot. Rafe then recalls going back to the DiMera Mansion to retrieve the bugging device. Rafe then plugs in the device and plans to see what really happened that night.

Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Vivian. Philip hopes she’s moving her things in to the Salem Inn but Vivian reveals that she just came back from DiMera Enterprises. Philip questions what she was doing there. Vivian claims she was admiring his office but warns him not to get used to it because his brother is a little upset with him. Philip questions what she did. Vivian responds that she told him what a fraud Philip is.

Sarah asks the portrait of Victor if she’s doing the right thing by keeping this from her husband. Xander then walks in and pours a drink. Sarah asks him what’s wrong. Xander responds that he doesn’t want to believe it, but he thinks he was just betrayed in the worst possible way. Sarah asks what happened. Xander responds that according to what he just learned, he’s been told a massive lie by someone he thought he could trust. Sarah questions what’s going on and who lied to him because he’s scaring her. Sarah asks who has him this upset. Xander responds that it’s his so called brother Philip, because Vivian just informed him that Philip has been screwing him over and lying to him for months.

Philip questions why Vivian would tell Xander that the letter is a forgery. Vivian responds that Philip needed to be reminded that she calls the shots. Philip argues that he told her it would take time to get her half of Victor’s fortune while Vivian says she told him to stop stalling. Philip argues that Vivian just screwed herself out of her own cut. Vivian says sometimes money isn’t everything. Vivian complains about everything she did for him and he couldn’t wait to cast her out. Philip points out that Vivian just confessed to a crime and questioned thinking she won’t face consequences. Vivian says that she’s the reason Xander knows about his scam and they know the only betrayal he will be worried about is his brother’s. Philip calls it a nightmare and asks what Xander said when she told him. Vivian explains that he didn’t believe it at first but then he realized what an amoral brother he has. Vivian declares that she believes Philip’s life as he knows it is over. Philip remarks that Vivian ruined everything and tells her that he can’t even look at her anymore. Philip calls Vivian a crazy bitch and storms off.

JJ tells Shawn that Gabi is furious at him. They joke about how nice it must be for detectives that don’t know everyone in town. Shawn says at least they know where they stand but JJ says not with each other. Shawn assumes that Gabi denied any involvement in EJ’s shooting. JJ responds that Gabi said a lot of things, but not that.

Melinda asks Gabi what gave JJ the idea that she shot EJ. Gabi flashes back to JJ bringing up the last time that Gabi pulled a gun on EJ. Gabi then tells Melinda that she doesn’t know and the cops are obviously desperate for suspects. Melinda points out that Gabi would have motive after what EJ did to Rafe. Gabi remarks that EJ did a lot of bad things to a lot of people. Melinda says she would ask if Gabi pulled the trigger, but if Gabi is hiring her as her lawyer then she’d prefer not to know one way or the other for her defense. Gabi responds that considering her own boyfriend might be coming after her, she needs representation so Melinda is hired.

Sami goes to Rafe’s house. Rafe says he didn’t expect to see her back. Sami says she came to say goodbye again. Rafe questions her really leaving. Sami says she saw EJ and his condition hasn’t changed while she had her hard talk with Johnny which she calls a good start. Sami mentions having lunch with Johnny and Chanel and they think he’s managed to find peace with what happened. Rafe says that’s great and he’s happy for her but also sad that she’s leaving. Sami remarks that there are so many reasons to say like everything happening with John and being there for Marlena while they still don’t know who shot EJ, but she has to get back to Italy. Sami jokes that she should go before she gets in to any Salem drama. Rafe agrees that Italy sounds really good right now. Sami reminds him that he has an open invitation. Rafe says not to tempt him. They agree it was great to see each other. Sami jokes that it’s pretty amazing that she came to town and didn’t cause any chaos but Rafe says about that.

Shawn tells JJ that law enforcement is messy when it gets personal. JJ says that’s what Gabi is so upset about since she told him that she went straight home the night of the shooting, but he reminded her that they ran in to each other in the town square so she accused him of using their personal relationship to interrogate her. Shawn asks if Gabi said why she left the house. JJ says she claimed she left her planner on the bench. Shawn asks if he believes her. JJ says he wants to. Shawn then gets a text that something came in on the tip line that’s worth checking out. Shawn tells JJ that he will let him know if it turns in to something real. Shawn adds that he knows Gabi is not the forgive and forget type, but assuming she’s not the shooter, he’s pretty sure she knows JJ is just doing his job. Shawn encourages JJ to hang in there as they will get the truth and hopefully Gabi will let this one slide. JJ thanks Shawn as he exits.

Melinda tells Gabi that she should go clean out her office before Philip and Xander release the wild dogs to chase her out. Gabi says she might be doing the same soon. Melinda says maybe not since she’s still here now so she might have avoided it. Gabi says right now the only way to keep her own company is to play nice with Philip and Xander. Gabi complains about how smug they were walking through the office. Melinda acknowledges that they did pull off a pretty big coup. Gabi argues that they just got lucky and caught Kristen while she was distracted. Gabi gives Philip and Xander getting along about five more minutes. Gabi says it’s like a ticking time bomb as it’s one thing to split the CEO job, but the more money, the bigger the explosion. Gabi tells Melinda that until then, she has a job as her defense attorney. Melinda advises Gabi not to talk to JJ and if he reaches out, she’ll get him off her back.

Xander tells Sarah that Vivian claims she wrote the letter, not Victor, and insisted Philip was in on it and that she helped him steal half his birth right. Sarah asks if Xander believes Vivian. Philip then comes home, so Xander asks if Vivian told him that she just gave him an earful about Philip conning him out of his inheritance. Philip confirms that she told him. Xander guesses he’s here to deny it. Philip responds that he’s not going to deny it as there’s no point. Xander asks if everything Vivian told him is true then. Philip confirms that Vivian forged the letter and he used it to take half of Xander’s inheritance. Philip tells Xander to go ahead and ask whatever else he wants to know, because he’s prepared to tell him everything. Philip explains that it was Vivian’s idea to forge the letter as she did that all on her own. Philip adds that he had been dead to the world, locked away alone in a mental institution and he had lost everything including his money, but when he recovered, Vivian offered him a chance to get back to life and matter again. Philip admits he started thinking Vivian was right that getting Titan was what he deserved, so he told himself that it’s what Victor would have wanted. Xander complains about Philip lying and committing fraud because he decided he deserved all of this and that he didn’t. Xander goes over Philip taking him to court and complains about he and Vivian stabbing him in the back. Philip states that it was their secret alone.

Rafe tells Sami that it turns out he was wrong as he went to see Jada this morning and she’s not still sleeping with Shawn. Sami brings up finding her blouse in Shawn’s apartment. Rafe says that she spent the night on his couch but apparently nothing happened between them, so it was just evidently the one time when she thought they were broken up. Sami jokes that he really jumped to the wrong conclusion. Rafe argues that there was a lot of evidence that helped him. Sami asks what he’s going to do now. Rafe says Jada is furious now. Sami doesn’t get why until Rafe reveals that he told Jada that he and Sami slept together.

Vivian goes to the bar and calls Ivan, saying she’s saying goodbye to Salem and coming home to her one true son, Stefan, who she says still appreciates her even though she forged his name on his divorce papers and drugged him to get rid of Gabi. Vivian says she’ll call him from the airport as Gabi then approaches her at the bar.

Melinda goes to see JJ in the interrogation room to inform him that she is representing Gabi, so if he has any other questions about EJ’s shooting, he can contact her directly. Melinda tells JJ that she won’t sit back and let him abuse his position of power to accuse an innocent woman of attempted murder. JJ argues that he didn’t accuse Gabi of anything but they can’t pretend she’s not a suspect, so he wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t interrogate her. Melinda warns him to make sure that she’s present the next time he questions Gabi. Shawn then returns and tells Melinda that he’s glad she’s there because they do have some questions for her. Shawn then presents a gun and asks if it belongs to her.

Sami asks Rafe if she taught him nothing and questions why he told Jada. Sami asks what he was thinking in not giving himself space and considering the consequences. Rafe admits it didn’t go well and that Jada was not forgiving and used the word “betrayal”. Sami understands Jada is upset but they both made mistakes, so they are kind of even. Rafe says that’s exactly what he said to her. Sami encourages him to keep talking to Jada to help her understand. Rafe says that he can’t because Jada doesn’t want to see him and said she needs space. Sami suggests he make a gesture like flowers and candy. Sami then decides he can make an apology video and she’ll help him. Rafe refuses but Sami insists so she begins recording him on his phone.

Gabi tells Vivian that she heard her name and asks what the hell she was saying about her. Vivian responds that she was just telling Ivan about the local gossip. Gabi thinks it was more than that. Gabi doesn’t know why she’s not still rotting in a jail cell, but warns that if she even thinks about coming after her for revenge, it won’t end well for her. Vivian responds that she’s not scared of her and she has no need to punish her because she’s already paid for what she did to her.

JJ asks where the gun came from. Shawn explains that the tip that came in was from a sanitation worker who found the gun in a trash can. Melinda asks what it has to do with her. Shawn reveals they ran the serial number and it’s registerred to Melinda Trask. Melinda claims not to know anything about that. Shawn says it’s very likely the gun was disposed of on the night of EJ’s shooting and asks why Melinda got rid of her gun that night. Melinda responds that she wasn’t the one who got rid of it, but she has a pretty good idea who did.

Xander recalls when Philip first showed up with the letter feeling like another knife in the gut from the family and he didn’t want to share any control of Titan with him. Xander says if it were up to him, he would’ve fought to the death before sharing Titan with Philip but Sarah convinced him and made him realize that the real way to honor Victor’s legacy was to work together. Xander admits that he realized he enjoyed working with him and he liked having someone to brainstorm ideas with. Xander says after all these years of disappointment, he had given up hope on having a good brother or that the family would accept him as a true son of Victor, but somehow, partnering with Philip made him finally feel like he belonged. Philip tells Xander that he does belong. Xander asks how he can say that to his face when he and Vivian have been laughing behind his back the entire time. Xander declares that Philip has proven that he’s not his brother or his family and he wants him the hell out of the house.

Rafe takes Sami’s phone and asks when she got so bad at this, arguing that a video apology is not a great idea as Jada doesn’t want to talk to him or see a video of him. Sami suggests if Jada needs time, Rafe should take the time too to decide if he wants to be with her and if he does, he should do whatever it takes to get Jada back. Rafe compliments that being good advice. Sami tells Rafe that he can always call her no matter the time zone. Sami tells Rafe that she’s so grateful for him. Sami says the trip was hard for her with the talk with Johnny, dealing with EJ, and John but she always feels better when she’s with Rafe. Sami wishes Rafe luck with everything and says he deserves to be happy as they hug. Sami reminds Rafe that the invitation to Italy is always there for him. Rafe tells her to have a good flight. Sami then exits.

Gabi asks Vivian how she’s already paid. Vivian says her son came to his senses and divorced Gabi while not giving her a second thought. Gabi asks if she’s done being a miserable bitch. Vivian tells Gabi that it’s been something seeing her and walks away.

Shawn questions Melinda who disposed of the gun. Melinda reveals that she recently loaned it someone, so she can only assume it was Ava Vitali. Shawn questions why. Melinda explains that Kristen’s mother had attacked Ava so she loaned her the gun for protection. JJ asks if she’s saying that Ava just dropped it in the garbage. Melinda calls it news to her but it’s the only explanation she can come up with. Melinda says she will leave them to run along and go question Ava. JJ points out that for someone who cared so much about Ava, she gave up her quickly. Melinda argues that it’s an attempted murder case so it’s every woman for herself and she wasn’t going down for a crime she didn’t commit. Shawn decides they will go question Ava then to see if the story checks out. JJ tells Melinda that in the meantime, she’s under arrest.

Xander asks Philip if he’s going to leave or if he should call the police. Philip says he will go but he has something to say first. Xander questions why he should listen to him. Philip asks for two minutes. Philip tells Xander that he’s right to hate him because he did take his inheritance, but he was never laughing at him. Philip says he lied and cheated to get what he thought he was owed but what he ended up getting was his family. Philip tells Xander that he liked working with him and he really surprised him. Philip says it’s how he always wanted to be with his brothers and he convinced himself he did the right thing because it brought them closer, but at the end of the day, there’s no excuse and Xander deserves better. Philip tells Xander that he is so sorry and walks out as Sarah hugs Xander.

Rafe goes back to his laptop to see what’s on his bugging device but Gabi comes home and interrupts him.

Melinda questions being under arrest, arguing that it’s not a crime to own a gun. JJ says that is unless the person is not qualified to carry one as Shawn adds that Ava is not after her recent stint in Bayview. JJ assumes Melinda knew that. Melinda wasn’t aware that Ava’s right to carry had been suspended and she doesn’t think she knew Ava was in Bayview. Melinda complains that she’s been focused on other things like being fired from DiMera because they falsely arrested Kristen. JJ argues that she still committed a crime. Melinda questions them seriously booking her for this when she cooperated with their questions. Shawn says they won’t book her yet, but tells her not to leave town. JJ warns Melinda that they’ll be keeping an eye on her. Melinda asks about Gabi and if they should expect to hear from them. JJ says they’ll be in touch as Melinda exits.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander responds that she’s not the one who lied to him.

Sami goes to the town square and calls Johnny, telling him that she will call when she lands. Sami hangs up and runs in to Vivian. They talk about it being a long time and how they are both waiting for a rideshare to the airport at the same time. Vivian and Sami realize they are on the same flight and sitting next to each other. Sami calls that amazing and says she can’t believe it. Vivian suggests they chat the whole time as they have so much to catch up on. Sami says she doesn’t even know where to start.

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Kayla sits at her desk in her office at the hospital and looks at a framed photo of her and Steve. Stephanie walks in with food and says she misses him too.

Steve goes to Marlena’s hotel room in Estonia. Steve tells Marlena that the ISA has been working through the night to try to decrypt the file they found. Marlena asks if they are closer to bringing John home.

Philip exits the Brady Pub and runs in to Alex. Philip tells Alex that he understands what he’s feeling. Alex promises that whatever he thinks he knows, it’s worse. Philip guesses Alex wishes he could be locked up which Alex says would be a start. Philip says he won’t defend what he did as he lied his way in to inheritance but it’s working out well. Alex argues that it’s working for him. Philip says it’s working for the whole family as they accomplished Victor’s dream of taking over DiMera. Philip states that Victor would be proud of them all which Alex questions.

Sarah enters the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if anyone’s home but no one answers. Sarah looks up at the portrait of Victor and says not to look at her like he never kept a secret from his family. Maggie then comes in and startles Sarah. Sarah comments on it being quiet in the house. Maggie informs her that she gave the staff the night off since it seems the trash took itself out which Sarah questions. Maggie clarifies that it looks like they have rid themselves of Vivian Alamain as she presents the letter she was left.

Xander finishes a call about new security measures, remarking that he can’t have just anyone wandering off the street in to his brand new office. Vivian then walks in to the office. Vivian remarks that one can never be too careful about who walks in to executive suites. Xander questions what she’s doing there. Vivian knows he’s going to have security throw her out, but she thinks he will want to hear what she has to say about his brother.

Steve tells Marlena that he’s sorry that the ISA have not been able to decrypt the file yet, but they do think they are close. Marlena complains about the nuclear bomb being out there and John being held hostage. Steve says he tried to get in to see Orpheus, but only his medical team have been allowed to see him since he was shot. Marlena argues that a psychiatrist could gain access to him.

Kayla asks if Stephanie just came to check on her and bring her lunch. Kayla questions what’s going on with her. Stephanie claims it’s nothing but then admits that she’s freaking out and needs her mom as Kayla hugs her.

Philip tells Alex that he thinks of all people, Victor would understand why he did what he did, pointing out that the ends are a big win for Titan. Philip says they only took over DiMera because he and Xander worked together. Alex blames it on what was going on with EJ and Kristen. Alex warns Philip that if the truth comes out, it will all come crashing down. Philip thanks Alex for not saying anything to Xander. Alex remarks that he didn’t do it for him, but to protect Xander.

Xander tells Vivian that he’s not in the mood for her games. Vivian says she’ll be quick, repeating that he will want to hear what she has to say. Vivian is sure he’s curious to know why Philip was so quick to invite her to stay in the mansion. Xander says he’s not curious but will never understand. Vivian informs Xander that she didn’t give Philip a choice.

Maggie tells Sarah that she’s so relieved that Vivian has left. Sarah questions if she said why she left. Maggie shows Sarah the letter that Vivian left and says she has no idea what it means and she doesn’t care, but she’s glad that Philip kicked her to the curb as she doesn’t know what possessed him to invite her to move in. Maggie doesn’t understand what kind of hold Vivian has on Philip. Sarah responds that she does.

Kayla asks Stephanie what it is. Stephanie explains that she found something out that she wasn’t supposed to know and she told someone else about it and now she’s forcing him to keep the secret too. Kayla guesses that’s Alex. Stephanie confirms that they are now both in this mess.

Philip didn’t realize Alex and Xander were so close. Alex feels he owes him one since he was duped by Theresa and now Philip wants him to see it happen all over again. Alex notes that Stephanie told him it was his call on whether or not to expose him. Philip asks what he decided. Alex informs him that he won’t say anything because their family has too much at stake now. Alex says that Titan has everything invested in the takeover so shaking up the corporate structure could put everything at risk. Philip insists that he’s making the right decision. Alex says they’ll see but warns that he won’t protect Philip forever, so there will come a day where it’s safe to tell Xander the truth about what he did and expose Philip for the lying con artist he is. Alex adds that whether Philip chooses to tell Xander first is up to him. Alex then walks away.

Maggie asks if Sarah knows something about what’s going on between Philip and Vivian. Sarah tells her to just forget she said anything. Maggie questions why Sarah said she knew why Philip is so loyal to Vivian. Sarah remarks that they are just alike and you can’t trust either of them. Maggie responds that Philip is not like Vivian as he is Victor’s son. Sarah clarifies that she’s not saying Philip isn’t part of the family or not to care about him, but brings up all the damage that he’s done and that she’s allowed him to do. Maggie questions what it is as she can tell Sarah looks like she has the weight of the world on her shoulders lately. Sarah tells her that she has no idea. Maggie insists that she can trust her. Sarah says she just doesn’t want to burden her with it. Maggie wants to help her and asks what has her upset. Sarah reveals that she’s keeping a huge secret from Xander that could change his life. Maggie asks what the secret is. Sarah reminds Maggie of the letter that Victor wrote, naming Philip as his heir, and reveals that it’s fake and that Philip forged it with Vivian’s help, leaving Maggie shocked.

Xander tells Vivian that he’s not surprised that she’s blackmailing Philip. Vivian calls it having leverage. Xander guesses she’s lording something over him and bets he knows what it is. Xander worries that Philip is still carrying on with Stephanie and making a fool of Alex again. Vivian tells Xander that he still doesn’t get it as that was a cover story for something worse. Vivian declares that Philip isn’t making a fool out of Alex, but out of Xander.

Steve and Marlena dress as medical staff to get in to see Orpheus in his hospital bed. Orpheus guesses they want his help in finding John, but questions why he would lift a finger. Marlena tells Orpheus that he’s free to help John or not, but she knows how much he loves his children and grandchildren. Orpheus asks what they have to do with this. Steve asks if he doesn’t think they would be affected by a rogue nuclear weapon being detonated somewhere. Marlena agrees that it will affect his family. Orpheus then says that he will tell them what they want to know, but he wants something in return. Steve refuses to cut a deal with him. Orpheus says he’s not seeking immunity, he just needs help for his son Christian who is having custody issues and he just wants his son to be able to see his kid. Orpheus feels a good word from Marlena could go a long way. Marlena agrees to write him a letter. Steve asks Orpheus what rosebud is. Orpheus reveals it’s the codename for a black market arms exchange across the border to sell the nuclear bomb. Orpheus warns that anyone willing to pay for that is willing to use it. Steve asks for the coordinates. Orpheus says his only contact was strictly through intermediaries. Marlena says they can start on the border. Steve calls it better than nothing and says they will go. Orpheus stops them and asks Marlena to promise to keep her word about helping his son. Marlena and Steve then exit.

Kayla says that obviously keeping this secret is tearing Stephanie apart. Stephanie points out that a lot of people could get hurt if the truth came out. Kayla asks if she’s protecting people. Stephanie says she could be making it worse and worries that her conscience is telling her that keeping the secret is hurting people, so Kayla encourages her to follow her conscience.

Maggie is shocked to learn of the forged letter as Sarah apologizes for keeping it from her. Maggie says she’s not the one who forged it, that was Philip and Vivian. Sarah explains that they wanted to take everything from Xander but luckily the judge only awarded Philip half of Titan. Maggie questions why Sarah kept it quiet that Philip has conned Xander out of half of his birth right. Sarah explains that she didn’t know until the judge gave Philip half of the company and when she found out, she was furious but she kept quiet because she was also afraid of what Xander might do to Philip if he found out. Sarah points out that Xander had already pulled a gun on Philip, so she was afraid that he would hurt his brother or worse if he found out and she couldn’t bear the thought of Xander being taken away from her and Victoria again when they just got a chance to finally be happy. Maggie calls it a terrible secret that she had to keep. Sarah adds that she saw Xander and Philip working together and finally getting along, so she convinced herself that Victor would be happy with his two sons as a team. Maggie asks if she’s second guessing herself. Sarah is not sure if she’s keeping the secret because she genuinely thinks it’s best for Xander or that she’s afraid to admit that she lied to him too. Maggie is sorry she had to go through this alone. Sarah guesses that Maggie will encourage her to tell Xander the truth, no matter what it costs her.

Xander asks Vivian what the hell she’s talking about and how Philip is making a fool out of him. Vivian asks if she really has to explain it and guesses that Xander must have been humiliated when he found out he had to share Titan with Philip. Xander argues that she’s behind on the times as Victor’s letter turned in to the best thing to happen to Titan. Xander admits he wasn’t thrilled at first, but he couldn’t be more pleased since they turned out to be a great team. Vivian calls their bond a lie. Xander says she’s just being cynical while he and Philip have never been closer and their bond is genuine. Vivian then reveals to Xander that Victor didn’t write the letter, she did.

Maggie sits with Sarah and says in most circumstances, she believes honesty is the best policy but what Sarah did was to keep Xander from self destructing. Maggie knows it was to protect her husband and family. Sarah thanks her for understanding. Maggie says there’s been a lot of chaos since Victor died. Sarah asks what she thinks Victor would have wanted. Maggie responds that Victor loved Philip and Xander in his own way, so the truth is that he would’ve wanted Philip in his will but he couldn’t give him anything without revealing that Philip was still alive. Sarah points out that now Xander and Philip are living in the house and running the company together as a team like true brothers. Maggie admits that not much put a smile on Victor’s face, but she thinks he would’ve liked this. Sarah asks even if it’s based on a lie. Maggie calls it impossible to say, but she can’t deny that a lot of good has come out of this lie. Maggie says she could argue that Sarah confessing to Xander would only make herself feel better by telling the truth and clearing her conscience. Maggie worries that it might destroy the family unity and her marriage as well.

Xander accuses Vivian of lying. Vivian assures that she forged the letter. Xander guesses that she wanted Philip to get the inheritance so she would profit as well. Xander doesn’t believe her and thinks Vivian is trying to screw with everyone like Theresa did. Vivian mocks him being in denial. Xander insists that he doesn’t believe a word out of her mouth. Vivian says he may not believe what he’s hearing, but he will believe what he sees as she writes Victor’s signature and shows it to him.

Steve and Marlena return to the hotel room in Estonia as Steve finishes a call with Andrew, catching him up on what they learned about the black market. Steve tells Marlena that Andrew thinks they are this close to breaking the encryption on the file. Steve then informs Marlena that he’s afraid this is the end of the road for them as that’s ISA orders. Marlena argues that they haven’t followed ISA orders since getting to Estonia. Steve says following leads on John was one thing but infiltrating black markets, they have to leave to the pros. Marlena argues that Steve is a pro but Steve says it’s an undercover operation and he can’t risk being recognized. Steve hates to admit he can’t do something and he wants to be the first man to find John, but they need to step back. Marlena questions going home and just waiting for the phone to ring in hopes that John will be alright. Marlena argues that all they have to do is bring John home. Marlena says she hates this, but she trusts Steve. Steve tells Marlena to pack her bag and he will charter them a flight back to Salem. Steve adds that he believes in his heart that Andrew will bring John home. Steve says he will get his things, call Kayla, and let Marlena know when he’s made their travel arrangements. Steve then exits the room. Marlena turns around and finds something on her bag.

Steve calls Kayla and tells her that they are coming home.

Marlena approaches the bag with a note that has her name on it.

Kayla asks Steve if they found John. Steve says not yet, but they found enough to let the ISA take it from here.

Marlena opens the note that says if she wants to see John alive, to come back and come alone.

Kayla cannot wait to have Steve back in her arms. Kayla says it must be killing him to have to come home before it’s over. Steve admits he’s disappointed to not be in charge of the operation but it’s not what is best for their family. Kayla admits she’s relieved as she wants John home but she also wants Steve back by her side. Steve says Marlena will need them more than ever. Kayla assures they will be there for her. Steve says he will let Kayla know when they are taking off. Kayla sends her love to Marlena and says she loves Steve as they hang up. After Steve walks away, Marlena then comes out of her room.

Alex and Stephanie meet in the town square and agree that they should keep the secret for now. Stephanie is surprised as Alex explains that he just ran in to Philip and he wanted to knock him out but he thinks it’s best for now if they keep it a secret. Stephanie worries about how it will make Alex feel but he assures he can handle it for now. Stephanie is sorry that she got Alex in to this mess as she thought it would be over when she first told Sarah.

Sarah admits to Maggie that telling Xander would clear her conscience but others would benefit too. Maggie asks if she means because Xander would get the whole company. Sarah says she means Alex and Stephanie because they are keeping the secret too. Sarah explains that she convinced them to keep it to themselves for the sake of the family, but Alex is furious and she’s pretty sure she ruined her relationship with Stephanie. Maggie is pretty sure Alex hates Philip now, but not as much as Xander would hate both if he found out. Sarah agrees that all the brotherly love would just go to Hell. Maggie wishes she could tell her what to do. Maggie assures that she loves her no matter what she decides as they hug.

Xander argues that Vivian’s signature proves nothing. Vivian then recites the letter to Xander. Xander thinks she’s just paraphrasing it. Vivian insists that she knows it by heart because she wrote many copies until she decided it was believable. Xander argues that this can’t be true but Vivian says he knows it is. Xander complains that it doesn’t make any sense and asks why Vivian would throw away the con by telling him. Vivian argues that she was supposed to get half the fortune, not Xander. Xander guesses that Philip didn’t keep up his end of the bargain. Vivian confirms that she wants Philip to lose everything. Xander threatens to call the cops to send her back to prison. Vivian asks why he would do that when it was Philip who stabbed him in the back. Vivian then walks out of the office.

Marlena goes back to see Orpheus, who guesses she got his note. Marlena asks what he wants. Orpheus responds that he wants to be honest with her because of their history. Orpheus reveals that what he told Steve about rosebud isn’t true as he made up the whole thing. Marlena says she’s not surprised. Orpheus says he’s sorry but he doesn’t trust Steve like he trusts Marlena. Marlena asks what is the truth then. Orpheus reveals that he knows where John is and he can take her to him, but all she has to do is get him out of here.

Alex tells Stephanie that with all the guilt he feels for keeping the truth, the less he sees Xander the better. Alex invites Stephanie to lunch instead of going to the office. Stephanie mentions that she had lunch with Kayla but she will go to keep him company. Stephanie and Alex then walk off together while Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Vivian. Philip hopes she’s moving her things in to the Salem Inn but Vivian reveals that she just came back from DiMera Enterprises. Philip questions what she was doing there. Vivian claims she was admiring his office but warns him not to get used to it because his brother is a little upset with him.

Sarah remains in the living room, staring up at the portrait of Victor. Sarah comments that everyone in the house seems to come to him for advice which is unhinged because he had terrible judgment and caused all kinds of misery. Sarah states that Maggie doesn’t have any answers, so she asks Victor if she’s doing the right thing by keeping this from her husband. Xander then walks in and pours a drink. Sarah asks him what’s wrong. Xander responds that he doesn’t want to believe it, but he thinks he was just betrayed in the worst possible way.

Marlena tells Orpheus to go to Hell. Orpheus argues that she will regret that decision. Marlena knows Orpheus is lying because he would never take her to see John. Orpheus questions her not believing him. Steve then returns and tells Orpheus that it turns out they don’t need his lying ass anyway because the ISA decrypted the file they found. Orpheus accuses them of bluffing. Steve thinks back to Marlena showing him the note from Orpheus and talking about him thinking she would fall for it while they knew Orpheus was lying and that Rosebud was just a sled. Steve tells Marlena that the car is downstairs and they’re going home. Orpheus complains that they are making a mistake and if they don’t get him out, they’ll never see John again. Marlena responds that she has faith that she will see John again, but hopefully she will never see Orpheus again. Orpheus calls out to Marlena not to go but she exits with Steve.

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Update written by Joseph

Philip is at the Kiriakis Mansion, on the phone with Melinda Trask. Philip tells her that he is backing Xander in his decision to fire her. When Melinda threatens to sue, Philip warns that they would countersue and hangs up. Maggie then comes home and comments that she missed a lot while she was out of town. Philip guesses she heard about Titan taking over DiMera. Maggie confirms that it was all over the news. Maggie congratulates Philip and tells him that Victor would be so proud as she hugs him.

At the DiMera office, Kristen questions what the hell Xander is trying to pull here and how he managed to take over DiMera. Xander calls it a no brainer with Kristen in custody and EJ in a coma, so they saw it as a window of opportunity and seized it. Kristen responds that she has a window of opportunity too as she pulls her gun on Xander. Xander asks what the hell she’s doing. Kristen responds that she was just released from police custody because the bullet out of EJ didn’t match this gun, but it’s not too late to put the gun to good use.

At the police station, JJ informs Gabi that there’s now one fewer suspect as Kristen has been cleared which surprises Gabi. JJ says that means they have to start looking at other suspects. Gabi questions what she’s doing here then. JJ then reveals that she’s one of the suspects. Gabi asks who says and then questions if JJ thinks she shot EJ.

AT the Brady Pub, Kate calls Lucas and tells him that he can come out in the world again because EJ was shot. Kate adds that if EJ dies, Lucas would be safe. Kate assures that she did not shoot EJ and tells Lucas that she will see him soon as she hangs up. Sami then appears as she and Kate get an argument over Lucas kidnapping her. Kate insists that Lucas still feels terrible about it. Sami says she feels terrible about things too like choosing the wrong men. Sami asks about things going well between Roman and Kate. Kate responds that Roman showed her what love is supposed to be. Sami says that she’s happy for them but jokes that if she hurts him, she’ll have to kill her. Kate says not if she shoots her first which Sami laughs at.

Rafe meets Jada at Small Bar. Jada is surprised that he came and says she knows how upset he still is over what happened between her and Shawn. Rafe responds that it’s not just that, but that she’s still sleeping with Shawn. Jada asks what he’s talking about. Rafe informs her that he stopped by Shawn’s house last night. Jada says that Shawn told her they were talking things out and then he left. Rafe reveals that he left because he found Jada’s blouse that she was wearing the night before. Rafe asks if he should have stayed and gotten in the middle of their affair. Jada tells Rafe that he’s got this all wrong.

Gabi tells JJ that he couldn’t be more wrong and asks why the hell he would think she shot EJ. JJ reminds her that she almost did it once before when she burst in with Rafe’s weapon. JJ feels it was only him that stopped her from shooting EJ right then and asks if she can deny that.

Xander argues that Kristen won’t shoot him. Kristen asks how he can be so sure. Kristen complains about how hard she worked to claw her way to the top of DiMera and how she fought them all until she won, only to be unseated by her former incompetent henchman. Kristen declares that she can’t stand this and she won’t. Xander says they can talk it out. Kristen tells him that he’s going to listen because the only way he’s not going to die right now is to do exactly as she says.

Maggie tells Philip that she knows he and Xander had big plans for Titan but this is an achievement to take over DiMera. Maggie thinks they should all go out to lunch and celebrate if he’s not too busy running the world. Philip says there is something she needs to know first as Vivian then comes in, asking what’s for breakfast.

Kate tells Sami that there was a long line of men who treated her very poorly, so she completely understands as they sit together. Sami assures that she is really happy for her and Roman. Kate thanks her and says they feel really badly that they are the ones who revealed the truth about Johnny’s conception. Sami believes the truth needed to come out so she’s not mad at either of them. Kate asks if she’s sure since she didn’t want to have dinner with them and didn’t come back to the Pub last night. Sami assures that had nothing to do with her. Kate asks if Sami stayed with Marlena then. Sami then reveals that she stayed with Rafe.

Rafe asks Jada not to lie to him. Jada assures that she’s not lying to him. Jada says that Rafe made it very clear that he did not want her going home with him, so she came to the bar and got pretty wasted while Shawn just happened to find her to tell her about EJ’s shooting. Jada admits she was in no condition to drive, so Shawn suggested she sleep it off. Rafe mocks the idea of Shawn escorting her back to his place. Jada says it was too late to call Stephanie, so she ended up crashing on Shawn’s couch but nothing happened after that one night with him when she thought Rafe left her at the altar. Jada asks if Rafe believes that she’s telling the truth.

Gabi tells JJ that when she went to EJ’s house with Rafe’s gun, she was just desperate to find Rafe and EJ had the answers she needed. Gabi asks what she would have gained from shooting EJ then or now. JJ thinks it would’ve been revenge for what EJ did to Rafe and all of the other horrible things he did to hurt her, like causing her marriage with Stefan to fall apart. Gabi shouts that this is crazy and he knows it. Gabi complains that if he hauled in every person to ever hold a grudge against EJ or pointed a gun at him, he’d be there until Hell freezes over. Gabi reminds JJ that she went to prison for a crime she did not commit more than once. Gabi questions if he really thinks she’d be stupid enough to get sent back there. JJ tells Gabi to just answer one question and they will be done. JJ then asks if she has an alibi for the night EJ was shot.

Xander asks Kristen what she wants him to do. Kristen orders him to pick up the phone to call Wei Shin and tell him that he changed his mind about taking over DiMera and he wants to put her back in charge, effective immediately. Xander picks up the phone but puts it back down and refuses to make that call.

Maggie asks what the hell Vivian is doing there. Maggie guesses she broke out of prison but Philip informs her that she’s out on parole. Maggie questions him knowing that she was there. Vivian adds that Philip invited her to stay. Philip apologizes and says she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Maggie questions Vivian spending the night in her home. Maggie tells Philip that it may be a very large house but it’s not big enough for her and Vivian. Vivian tells Maggie there’s the door. Maggie says she’s not going anywhere but upstairs and warns that Vivian better be gone by the time she comes back. Maggie then exits.

Gabi tells JJ that she had a long day at the office and then she went home. JJ asks if she’s sure she didn’t go anywhere else. Gabi responds that she is and questions why he’s looking at her like that. JJ then reveals that on the night of the shooting, he stopped by her house to see her and knocked on the door but no one was there. Gabi says she must have been asleep. JJ says she wasn’t, so Gabi asks if he’s calling her a liar. JJ tells her that he’s sorry, but he is.

Rafe questions Jada telling him that she just crashed at Shawn’s house and nothing happened. Jada confirms that’s exactly what she’s telling him. Rafe tells Jada that he believes her. Rafe brings up that Shawn never told him that she spent the night. Jada explains that Shawn was afraid he would be upset. Rafe still wishes he would have because he just told him that they were only together the one time and then he found her blouse, so naturally he thought Shawn was lying. Rafe wishes he would’ve stayed to confront him instead of jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Kate questions Sami spending the night at Rafe’s. Sami explains that she went to thank him for speaking with Johnny and helping him understand the situation. Kate thinks it’s wonderful that Johnny has someone like Rafe in his life and calls him one of the good guys. Kate thinks it’s nice that Sami and Rafe are still friends so she can lean on him in times like this. Sami agrees that it’s really nice to have a friend like Rafe.

Vivian doesn’t understand how Philip puts up with Maggie and calls her so rude. Vivian declares that she’s not going anywhere unless Philip wants to be out on his ass. Philip guesses she’s going to threaten to take Titan away from him. Vivian says she would never do that as long as she gets her share when Kate murders Xander.

Kristen questions Xander saying no to her and threatens to send him to Hell. Xander asks if she really wants to go back to prison. Kristen argues that she has nothing left to lose as she lost her job, her mother, and Brady. Xander brings up her daughter Rachel and asks if she really wants to risk losing her when she’s already lost so much time with her already. Kristen blames that on his lies. Xander tells Kristen that she can’t let her down. Xander says he didn’t grow up in a home with a loving mother, but Rachel has that and deserves to keep it. Kristen agrees that he’s right and lowers her gun.

JJ reminds Gabi that he ran in to her that night in the town square. Gabi says she remembers that. JJ points out that means she did leave the house and asks where she went. Gabi thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion with a gun. Gabi claims to JJ that she was home getting ready for bed when she remembered that she left her planner in the town square and that’s when she ran in to him. Gabi insists that she went right back home and went to bed. Gabi argues that every piece of evidence that JJ is trying to use against her is based on knowledge of their personal relationship. Gabi asks if JJ made a personal statement and if the other cops know he brought in his most recent conquest for questioning. JJ responds that he hates this but it’s his job and the truth is that she had motive, opportunity, access to a weapon, and she doesn’t have an alibi. JJ tells Gabi that he’s sorry but it doesn’t look good.

Xander tells Kristen to get the hell out before he calls the cops. Kristen argues that they can negotitate. Kristen says she knows the company and he wants the takeover to be successful. Kristen argues that Wei Shin has no business running DiMera but she does. Kristen says they can work their magic on the Titan side while she continues to run the successful operations at DiMera and it would be a mutually beneficial partnership. Kristen argues that Xander knows they would be better together.

Philip tells Vivian that she will get her half of his half as they discussed. Vivian argues that she never agreed to half of half but half of the fortune. Philip says Belle did her best for him in court but that ship sailed. Philip says she’s only been out of prison for a couple of days, so he can’t just snap his fingers as he has to liquidate accounts and the takeover complicates that. Vivian accuses him of making excuses. Philip tells Vivian that no one is going to be killing Xander, so Vivian guesses she will have to blow open the whole scam. Philip argues that she wouldn’t because if she tells anyone about the forgery, she’ll get nothing and go down for fraud so he doesn’t think she wants to go back to prison. Vivian asks if he’s threatening her. Philip says he’s just saying that she’s not the one calling the shots here. Vivian argues that this whole thing was her idea and accuses him of trying to freeze her out now. Philip swears that he’s not and asks to be patient a little longer. Vivian complains that patience is not her strong suit.

Rafe tells Jada that he’s sorry as now he’s the one asking for understanding. Jada says he’s scaring her and asks what he needs understanding for. Rafe informs Jada that after he left Shawn’s last night, he went home and Sami was at his door. Jada questions Sami being in town. Rafe explains that she came to thank him for helping put in a good word for her with Johnny and calls it a long story. Jada asks what any of this has to do with her. Rafe explains that Sami was in a bad place and he was too. Rafe then admits that he and Sami slept together.

Kate tells Sami that she’s not jumping to conclusions about what did or didn’t happen between her and Rafe last night, but reminds her about Jada. Sami says she heard about Jada but she wouldn’t put money on that engagement working out. Kate knew they were having problems because of the Arnold debacle but she thought they were working through it. Sami says that’s not what she observed as Rafe went ballistic when he found out that Jada slept with Shawn. Kate didn’t know but says she’s not going to tell anyone. Kate wonders if Rafe knew about that before or after EJ was shot. Sami asks why that matters and questions if Kate thinks Rafe shot EJ. Kate says after what EJ did to Rafe and Jada. Kate knows if EJ hurt one of her loved ones, she would make sure he paid. Sami argues that she can’t seriously think that Rafe shot EJ. Kate says it doesn’t matter now since Kristen is under suspicion since they found a gun in her purse and were testing the bullet. Sami hopes it is a match and brings up how upset Johnny was at EJ so it got her thinking. Sami says Rafe assured her against it but she wonders if Johnny could’ve been the one to shoot EJ. Kate agrees with Rafe that Johnny was very angry at EJ, but she does not think he would go to that extreme so she does not think Johnny is the guilty party.

Jada questions Rafe sleeping with Sami. Rafe explains that he thought Jada was sleeping with Shawn. Jada says she wasn’t. Rafe says he knows that now and he’s so sorry. Rafe calls it a huge misunderstanding. Jada compares it to when she thought he was cheating on her and he said he could never forgive her. Rafe says he was angry in the moment but he’s been talking to Gabi and Javi and he’s starting to come around. Jada complains that he decided off a t-shirt that she’s just a lying, cheating slut. Rafe argues that she and Shawn have history. Rafe tells Jada that he loves her and he’s so sorry about what happened with Sami. Rafe knows Jada is sorry about what happened with Shawn and neither one of them meant to. Jada questions Rafe wanting to just move on. Jada says she told Rafe that she and Shawn were together one time and she didn’t want him because she loved Rafe and only Rafe. Jada says she told him the truth but he still went and thought the worst of her. Jada questions how to forgive that after the way he betrayed her and how they move on from this.

Vivian tells Philip that she’s been patient long enough. Philip promises it will only be a short while more. Philip says he’s not ungrateful for her and when he has the funds to do it, he’ll buy her a mansion in Salem. Vivian questions him throwing her out. Philip says it’s for the best and offers to drive her to the Salem Inn but Vivian rejects him and declares she’ll get there on her own and storms out.

Xander questions Kristen wanting to be business partner. Kristen says the pros outweight the cons for both of them. Xander remarks that he wouldn’t get in bed with a snake like her. Kristen reminds him that Sarah would still be paralyzed if it wasn’t for her. Xander argues that she only relented because Brady forced her too. Kristen argues that no one forces her to do anything and says it was the right thing to do. Xander tells Kristen that he does not want to be her business partner. Kristen warns that they are enemies now and vows to wrestle DiMera back from him and take Titan too, leaving Xander and Philip as the ones winding up with nothing. Xander says they will see about that. Xander hands Kristen her old CEO nameplate and tells her to throw it in the trash on her way out as he demands she get out. Kristen then exits the office.

Rafe argues that Jada thought the worst of him when she thought he was some evil bastard out to ruin her life. Jada complains that Gabi and Javi thought that too since Arnold had his face and voice. Jada says everyone who knew Rafe thought Arnold was him when he said he didn’t love her anymore. Jada complains that Rafe just found a damn blouse. Jada declares that Rafe wanted his space and now she needs her space as she then storms out of the bar.

Sami walks through the town square on a phone call with Marlena. Sami knows she will find John and bring him home safe. Sami says she loves her too and hangs up. Sami then runs in to Kristen, surprised to see she is free. Kristen questions how long Sami is in town for. Sami calls it a short visit and thought Kristen was being held for suspicion. Kristen reveals that the bullet didn’t match her gun and assures that she did not shoot her brother. Kristen adds that her money is on Gabi.

Gabi tells JJ that what doesn’t look good is that the man she’s dating is treating her like a common criminal. Gabi thought he was supposed to be protecting her, that he cared about her, and that she could trust him. JJ argues that this has nothing to do with their personal relationship as it’s just business. Gabi tells JJ that she gets that he has a job to do but if he has anything more to say to her, he can say it through her lawyer because she’s done talking to him and she has nothing more to say to him. Gabi then storms out of the interrogation room.

Maggie returns to the living room and finds a note written by Vivian, saying farewell to Maggie and that Philip made her realize there was only one thing for her to do. Maggie then trashes the letter.

Philiip goes to the Brady Pub and tells Kate that he has good news about Vivian which Kate calls impossible. Philip informs her that Vivian is headed to the Salem Inn because she realized she could end up with nothing, but they are going to have to stop stalling and pay her. Kate wishes that would make her go away. Philip wants to stay positive and says everything is going to be fine.

Xander finishes a call about new security measures, remarking that he can’t have just anyone wandering off the street in to his brand new office. Vivian then walks in to the office.

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Kristen wakes up in the interrogation room to Melinda bringing her coffee and a scone from the Bakery. Kristen complains of being held overnight and tells Melinda that she’s grateful for her but she really wants to know if there’s any news. Melinda informs Kristen that she does have news, but she’s not going to like it.

Leo and Gabi have breakfast at the Hernandez home. Leo asks her for the syrup but Gabi refuses since she bought it. Leo says he will control his rage within and let that slide. Leo remarks that he knows Gabi is just lashing out because she’s soon to be out of a job.

Stephanie is at home with Jada, reading the article on Titan taking over DiMera. Stephanie says she doesn’t get how Alex’s cousins pulled this off as she shows the article to Jada. Jada remarks that you can’t call it a slow news week. Stephanie says if she was still doing PR for Titan, she’d be up to her neck in e-mails and texts but instead, she gets to chill out and enjoy her coffee. Stephanie comments that she doesn’t know how Jada makes the coffee ten times better than she does. Jada reveals her secret ingredient is cinnamon. Jada thanks Stephanie for letting her crash again after Rafe recently kicked her out. Jada adds that she doesn’t want to make Rafe more angry at her than he already is by staying at Shawn’s. Jada doesn’t think Rafe would appreciate it if he found out that she spent the night with Shawn again.

Javi goes to wake up Rafe but is shocked to find Rafe in bed with Sami. Javi covers his eyes and says he didn’t know they were getting busy. Rafe says it’s okay and introduces Sami to his cousin Javi and Javi to his ex-wife, Sami. Javi remains stunned while Rafe and Sami laugh about it. Javi tells Sami that it’s nice to meet her and that he’s heard a lot about her. Sami jokes that she’s sure it’s all terrible but Javi assures it was all good things. Javi says he didn’t mean to intrude and just wanted them know that he made waffles and that there’s plenty. Javi then guesses Rafe didn’t work things out with Jada which Rafe confirms. Javi tries to form a question which Sami completes for him, guessing that Javi wants to know if Rafe slept with her to get back at Jada for sleeping with her sister’s ex. Javi is surprised to learn that Shawn is Sami’s sister’s ex. Sami adds that Shawn is also her cousin and calls it very complicated. Sami suggests Rafe resolve this with Javi. Javi reminds Rafe that Jada sleeping with Shawn was just a mistake. Rafe responds that it’s a mistake that she keeps on making because Jada and Shawn are still sleeping together.

Stephanie asks Jada if she made any in roads with Rafe after telling him what happened with Shawn. Jada says unfortunately no and that Rafe went to Shawn’s last night. Jada adds that Shawn thought he was getting through to Rafe but then he had to take a phone call and Rafe just left. Jada says Rafe is obviously still very angry and hurt by her and Shawn, so she gets it. Jada doesn’t know how she’s going to convince Rafe that she still loves him with all of her heart and that whatever happened with her and Shawn was just a mistake that will never happen again.

Shawn joins JJ at the police station. JJ mentions getting him coffee from the Bakery while they work on EJ’s case. Shawn thanks him and informs JJ that he just got back from ballistics. JJ asks if the bullet matches Kristen’s gun. Shawn confirms the results are in but he hasn’t looked at them yet. JJ calls it the moment of truth as they open the results.

Stephanie encourages Jada not to give up hope and that Rafe just needs time to make peace with what happened between her and Shawn. Stephanie says that right now, Rafe is not thinking straight and compares it to how Jada felt when she thought Rafe had cheated on her. Jada says she was devastated as if everything between her and Rafe was a lie which is how she ended up sleeping with Shawn in the first place. Stephanie tells her to imagine that’s how Rafe is feeling now. Jada knows she’s trying to make her feel better but it’s not really working. Stephanie says her point is that Rafe is not getting over this easily because he’s so madly in love with her that he can’t stand the idea of her being with another man. Stephanie adds that because Rafe loves her so much, he’s going to come around eventually. Jada really wants to believe that. Stephanie tells her to trust her.

Sami suggests she should go and leave Rafe to talk with Javi. Rafe tells Sami to stay. Javi says he’s going to the kitchen and hurries out. Sami laughs while Rafe says he’s so sorry about that. Sami calls it amazing that she got walked in on and didn’t have to hide or feel bad because she’s not doing anything wrong. Rafe assures Sami that he did not sleep with her to get back at Jada. Sami acknowledges that they both had a rough day and she needed a distraction. Sami tells Rafe that she knows him and the situation might be hard for him, so she does not want him to feel guilty. Rafe responds that he felt a lot of things, but guilt was not one of them. Sami guesses that settles that then as they resume kissing.

Gabi questions why Leo would think she’s about to lose her job. Leo shows the article on Titan taking over DiMera and says word on the street is that Xander and Philip are looking to clean house and he doesn’t think they will want to keep her in the mix. Gabi informs him that they told her themselves that they want to keep Gabi Chic and plan to open several outlets across Europe. Leo guesses that she tried to walk away with Gabi Chic but they wouldn’t let her because they are both quoted to staying in the Gabi Chic business, but she’s not mentioned. Leo compares it to a past breakup he had and predicts that Xander and Philip will dump Gabi the first chance they get. Gabi thinks they are going to have trouble touting Gabi Chic’s success without keeping it’s namesake. Leo tells Gabi that it could be worse, as she could be Kristen who is losing her job and is under suspicion for attempted murder.

Melinda shows Kristen the news on Titan taking over DiMera. Kristen says this can’t be true but Melinda confirms that Philip and Xander pulled it off while she was locked up to oust her as CEO. Kristen can’t believe it and calls them vile backstabbers. Kristen complains that on top of being accused of attempted murder of her own brother, she has to deal with this. Kristen asks why she is being unfairly accused and questions why Melinda hasn’t gotten her out yet. Melinda reminds her that federal law states that they can hold her for 24 hours while they wait for the ballistic report on her gun. Kristen complains that they will take up every last minute and asks how long it takes to prove whether or not she shot EJ. Shawn and JJ then come in with the results.

Leo brings up when he ran in to Gabi in the town square the other night and she gave him an earful about how much she hates EJ. Leo admits that he thought maybe she shot EJ but he doesn’t think she’d be very good at hiding it. Leo guesses now that Kristen is in custody, the theory that Gabi shot EJ is out the window. Javi comes in and greets Leo, who asks how it’s going. Leo thought Javi was going to entice Rafe to join them for waffles and asks where he is. Javi responds that he thinks there going to need a bigger waffle iron.

Rafe asks Sami now what. Sami responds that now she goes back home to Italy because that’s where her life and work is. Sami tells Rafe that it’s really beautiful there and invites him to come with her. Rafe responds that he can’t because his life is here and things that he has to take care of. Rafe feels Sami only asked him because she knew he would say no. Sami knows there is one compelling reason for them not to get back together. Rafe asks if she’s saying the sex is better when they aren’t together. Sami jokes about when they fight. Sami tells Rafe that he means so much to her. Rafe responds that she means the world to him and kisses her until Sami reminds him that they are getting up for waffles.

Jada asks if Stephanie really thinks Rafe will get past this. Stephanie assures that right now, Rafe is hurting badly but he’ll have to have a chance to calm down. Jada questions if all will be forgiven. Stephanie calls Rafe a good man who is emotionally intelligent. Jada feels he was until now. Stephanie believes that when the sting wears off, he will get his emotional intelligence back and realize that Jada only slept with Shawn because of the Arnold Feniger mess that was out of her control. Stephanie insists that deep down, Rafe knows that and the two of them will find their way back to each other. Jada prays that she’s right.

Kristen asks what the report says. Shawn reveals that the bullet removed from EJ suffered a lot of damage during surgery. Melinda points out that sometimes, surgical tools can compromise the bullet or if it hit bones. JJ says the point is, it makes it harder to determine if the bullet came from a specific gun. Shawn then announces that the bullet did not match Kristen’s gun, so Melinda decides they no longer have any reason to suspect Kristen in the shooting of EJ. Kristen declares that she can go and she’s in the clear then, but JJ says not necessarily which Kristen questions. Melinda asks how they can still possibly suspect Kristen in shooting EJ. JJ argues that just because she didn’t use this gun doesn’t mean she didn’t shoot him as she could have easily used another weapon. Shawn asks if it’s really that hard to believe that Kristen has access to another firearm. Melinda mocks them and insists they are done here. Shawn decides Kristen is free to go but advises her not to leave town. Kristen responds that she won’t because she now has to wrestle her company back from Philip and Xander. Kristen adds that she would like her gun back because it’s all she has left of her mother. Shawn guesses it is no longer evidence, so JJ hands the gun back to her. Kristen then exits with Melinda.

Gabi questions Rafe being in bed with somebody. Javi responds that it was his ex-wife. Leo thinks he means Hope, but remembers Hope is at Bo’s bedside, so he guesses it’s Nicole. Gabi reminds him that Nicole is in Paris with Eric and their baby. Leo talks about wishing he was in Paris. Gabi tells Leo to shut up so Javi can tell them who Rafe was with. Leo realizes that only leaves one person who hates his guts. Sami then comes from Rafe’s room and greets Leo.

Jada agrees with Stephanie that Rafe is a good man who is emotionally intelligent, so if anyone can get over what happened, it’s him. Jada wishes time could speed up so they could get back to the way things were. Stephanie encourages Jada to take the initiative. Jada reminds her that Rafe kicked her out of the house and expressed zero interest in talking to her. Stephanie points out that was when Rafe first found out and that she said Shawn thought he was getting through to him. Jada reminds her that Rafe left Shawn’s place without saying a word. Stephanie suggests he could have had a work emergency, relating to Steve doing the same. Jada feels it still doesn’t prove that Rafe wants to talk to her. Stephanie encourages her pressuring Rafe in to it a little bit. Jada thinks it’s best if she gives Rafe space and respect his boundaries. Stephanie points out that the silence is driving her crazy and suggests she just text Rafe because for all she knows, he’s been wanting her to reach out.

Rafe gets dressed in his room and gets a text from Jada, asking him to meet her at Small Bar because she’d really like to talk.

Gabi calls it a pleasant surprise to see Sami, who says it’s nice to see her too. Sami talks about a recent video chat with Arianna and hopes she can come visit her in Italy in the summer. Gabi hopes that Arianna will be coming to Salem to stay with her. Sami hopes she can do both. Gabi assumes Sami is in Salem because EJ was shot. Sami confirms that is one of the reasons. Gabi says she would say she’s sorry about EJ but that would be a lie. Sami remarks on some people never changing. Rafe then joins them and guesses Sami knows everyone. Sami confirms she’s familiar with everyone here. Gabi decides that she needs to go check if she still has her company. Gabi is sure she and Sami will cross paths again as she then exits. Rafe says he has to get going too to check in at Black Patch. Rafe offers Sami a ride but Sami says he’s not getting away that easy as she hasn’t had her waffles yet.

Stephanie asks Jada if Rafe said anything. Jada says so far, there’s been no answer but maybe that is the answer and he wants nothing to do with her. Stephanie encourages that Rafe could be getting ready for work and plans to meet her there. Jada feels he would text her back if that was the case. Stephanie encourages that Jada has to at least go or else Rafe could go and she’s not there. Jada thinks it’s more likely that she shows up and Rafe’s not there. Stephanie argues that she won’t know unless she goes. Stephanie asks what Jada has to lose.

Kristen storms in to the DiMera offices, followed by Melinda who argues that she shouldn’t be doing this. Kristen argues that she is the CEO. Melinda says not anymore and warns her that this is trespassing but Kristen doesn’t give a damn. Kristen says she’s not just going to lie down and take it. Xander walks in and questions what she’s doing in his office.

JJ guesses they can rule out Kristen as a suspect. Shawn asks if he really wants to cross her off when she could’ve used another weapon. JJ says anything is possible but thinks Melinda may have been right that it’s not evidence, just speculation. Shawn remembers JJ saying he had another suspect in Gabi. JJ confirms that he was so focused on Kristen that he put that on the backburner, but now that Kristen seems unlikely, he’s thinking it may be time to take a closer look at Gabi.

Jada goes to Small Bar and looks over her text to Rafe. Jada wonders what she was thinking and if she seriously thought Rafe was going to come. Rafe then arrives, surprising Jada.

Gabi goes to the police station and tells JJ that she got his message but she can’t stay because DiMera has been taken over by Titan and she has to figure out where she stands. JJ says he read that in the Spectator and he’s sorry it’s so stressful for her. Gabi asks what he wanted to talk about. JJ asks if they can talk in private.

Sami enjoys her waffles while Leo sits with her and acknowledges that he caused a lot of problems for Will, but assures her that he’s done a lot of soul searching and will never interfere in anything like that again. Leo adds that he’s found his true love in Javi which Sami questions. Sami argues that when you really love someone, you have to know everything about them and love them anyway. Sami asks if Javi knows everything Leo has done to hurt so many people including Will and Sonny. Javi confirms that he knows all about it and he knows exactly the man Leo was then and the man he is today. Javi declares there are no secrets between them so whatever Sami is about to say is not going to change anything one bit. Javi assures that he and Leo are very happy together and nothing Sami can say will change that. Sami relates to knowing how it feels to be smitten and calls it a wonderful feeling. Sami says it just doesn’t help you think straight. Sami wishes Javi luck as she exits.

Gabi asks JJ why he called her down as they enter the interrogation room. JJ tells her about investigating EJ’s shooting. Gabi is sure he has a full plate considering the amount of people who have means and motive to want to kill EJ. JJ informs her that there’s now one fewer as Kristen has been cleared which surprises Gabi. JJ says that means they have to start looking at other suspects. Gabi questions what she’s doing here then. JJ then reveals that she’s one of the suspects.

Melinda tells Xander that as the company’s legal counsel, she was just advising Kristen to leave immediately. Xander informs Melinda that she is no longer their legal counsel as Titan is retaining new counsel because they value loyalty above all else and she’s compromised by Kristen hiring her. Xander says the last thing they need is the old regime undermining their leadership. Melinda argues that as a lawyer, she represents a variety of clients. Xander declares that either way, her services are no longer required. Melinda tries to argue but Xander threatens to call security so she leaves. Kristen then questions what the hell Xander is trying to pull here and how he managed to take over DiMera. Xander calls it a no brainer with Kristen in custody and EJ in a coma, so they saw it as a window of opportunity and seized it. Kristen responds that she has a window of opportunity too as she pulls her gun on Xander.

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Rafe goes to see Shawn at his home and says he’s heard Jada’s side of the story, so now he wants to hear his. Rafe questions how the hell Shawn could sleep with his fiancée.

Jada sits in her office, thinking back to Shawn finding her at the bar and questioning where her gun was.

Chanel makes tea for Paulina at home. Paulina admits to being peeved at Chanel for thinking she could have tried to kill EJ. Chanel blames that on Paulina being dramatic when she said she had something to confess about the night EJ was shot, but now she knows that she had nothing to do with it. Chanel admits she also thought that because she’s not in a good place right now. Paulina understands and knows how worried she is about Johnny. Chanel talks about Johnny being so lost and angry ever since he found out that EJ raped Sami and that’s how he was conceived. Chanel wishes she knew how to help him.

Sami talks to Sydney on the phone and says there’s no change in EJ. Sami adds that she hasn’t talked to the police yet but they have no idea who shot EJ, as Johnny then approaches her at the hospital.

Roman remains at the Pub and thinks back to putting his gun back in it’s lockbox. Kate enters the Pub and tells Roman that she’s so glad to see him. Kate asks if he’s okay. Roman responds that he has something to tell her. Kate says she has something to tell him first and reveals that Vivian is out of prison.

Xander goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks Philip about him celebrating too. Vivian then interrupts. Xander questions her being out of prison and tells her to get out, asking what she’s doing there anyway. Vivian responds that she is moving in. Xander calls her delusional and declares that she will only be moving in over his dead body. Vivian remarks that it could be arranged. Xander asks if she’s threatening him but she claims to be just kidding. Xander calls her a malignant bitch with a heart of stone. Xander warns Vivian to walk out voluntarily before he and Philip throw her out themselves. Vivian then tells Xander that Philip won’t help because he’s the one who invited her to stay.

Roman questions Vivian being out of prison. Kate tells him that Vivian went straight to Philip because she still sees herself as a mother figure to him. Roman guesses that Vivian hopes Philip will cut her in on Titan and DiMera. Roman points out that Philip hates Vivian so he questions how she thinks he will give her anything. Kate thinks back to Vivian’s threats. Kate tells Roman that Vivian is certifiably insane. Kate says she would do anything for her children but it’s like one thing after another, so she feels at a breaking point. Roman offers to make her dinner. Kate stops him and reminds him that there was something he wanted to tell her.

Sami tells Sydney that she will call her as soon as she knows anything and hangs up. Johnny asks how Sydney is doing. Sami says she’s hanging in there and said she would call him. Sami invites Johnny to join her at the Pub and see Roman, but Johnny says he’s going back to Paulina’s and needs time to think. Sami understands and says she was nervous about their talk as she thought it would have been more contentious. Johnny admits it probably would have been if he hadn’t talked to Rafe. Johnny knows Sami is not to blame and eventually, they all have to take responsibility for their actions which Sami agrees with. Johnny tells Sami that he loves her as they hug. Sami remembers she was about to ask him something before Sydney called, but decides they’ll talk later and tells him to go home to his wife. Johnny says goodnight and exits the hospital.

Jada looks at her gun and thinks back to Shawn asking her about not having it at the bar. Jada then puts the gun in her drawer and locks it up.

Chanel tells Paulina that she does think EJ should be prosecuted for what he did to Sami and she does think it would give Johnny some peace of mind. Paulina responds that she’s planning to call a friend at the Senate about changing the statute of limitations. Chanel comments that women like Sami deserve justice while Paulina argues that EJ deserves to pay. Chanel admits she’s relieved that Paulina is not the one who shot EJ. Paulina remarks that whoever did, she kind of wants to give them a medal.

Johnny thanks Sami for telling him everything. Sami asks if he’s okay. Johnny responds that he will be, but when he found out that EJ did that to her, he was so angry and it felt like his whole world came crashing down and he couldn’t see straight. Sami assures that she understands but says she has to ask him something. Johnny asks what it is but they get interrupted by Sami getting a call from Sydney. Sami says she promised to call her after seeing EJ. Johnny tells her to go ahead so Sami rushes out of the room to answer the call. Johnny then turns back to look at EJ and thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub.

Shawn tells Rafe that he’s sorry as he was in a really bad place at the time. Rafe questions if it’s because Belle was sleeping with EJ again and Shawn was using Jada to get back at Belle. Shawn argues that he cares about Jada and would never use her like that. Rafe questions if Shawn is saying he has feelings for Jada and this wasn’t a one time thing. Shawn says that’s not what he said and that he cares about Jada as a friend. Shawn argues that Jada did nothing wrong but he gets it if Rafe doesn’t want to be friends with him anymore. Shawn swears it was a one time thing and it’s over now because Jada loves Rafe. Shawn then gets a call from the police station and asks Rafe not to go anywhere because he wants to finish this conversation. After Shawn steps out of the room, Rafe finds a piece of Jada’s clothing on the couch and questions it being a one time thing.

Paulina meets Jada in her office and tells her that she’s been getting a lot of questions about EJ’s shooting and would love to be able to give them an answer. Jada responds that there is unfortunately nothing more to say. Paulina thought she brought Kristen in for questioning. Jada explains that Shawn and JJ found a gun in Kristen’s bag but they are waiting for ballistics to examine and they probably won’t have results until tomorrow. Paulina declares that if the bullet matches Kristen’s gun, she is their shooter but if not, they are back to square one. Paulina asks if she has any other suspects.

Johnny goes home to Paulina’s. Chanel hugs him and says she’s been texting him all night and was starting to worry. Johnny says he put his phone on silent when he got to the hospital. Chanel asks if he went to see EJ. Johnny explains that Chad came over and gave him a hard time while making him realize that it might be his last time to say anything to EJ. Johnny then reveals that he ran in to his mom and they finally got to talk about what happened between her and EJ.

Roman tells Kate that he just wanted to talk to her about EJ’s shooting, but they are interrupted by Sami arriving and surprising Roman. They hug and talk about how much they’ve missed each other. Sami says she got in a couple hours ago and went straight to the hospital to check on EJ’s condition, but she’s mostly here to have a good conversation with Johnny as she felt like a better talk to have in person. Roman asks how it went. Sami thinks it went okay but they don’t have to rehash it. Roman is sorry to put her in that position and doesn’t know why he opened his mouth. Kate takes the blame since she told Johnny everything, so if there’s anyone to blame, it would be her. Sami assures that she doesn’t blame either of them since it turned out okay and she probably needed to have that conversation a long time ago. Roman is relieved that she sees it that way and repeats that it’s just great to have her here as they hug. Sami says it’s so good to be home. Roman informs her that Rex is in town as well, so Sami hopes to see him. Roman invites Sami to join them for dinner but Sami says she’s not hungry and that she has one more stop to make before the end of the night.

Shawn comes back to the living room but finds that Rafe is gone.

Rafe goes home frustrated and imagines Jada going back to hook up with Shawn. Sami then shows up at Rafe’s door, surprising him.

Jada tells Paulina to focus on one thing at a time and Kristen is their main focus since she had opportunity, means, and motive. Paulina questions her motive. Jada brings up Rachel Blake’s disappearance. Jada says if EJ made that happen so she couldn’t testify against him. Paulina goes over how that would keep EJ out of prison but gave Kristen a reason to blow him away and calls it an interesting theory. Jada adds that they can hold Kristen for 24 hours which should give them enough time to get the ballistics report back. Paulina then orders Jada to go home, but Jada responds that she can’t. Paulina says it’s been a long day and she needs to recharge. Jada repeats that she can’t go home so Paulina guesses she hasn’t worked things out with Rafe. Jada confirms she hasn’t heard from him since last night. Paulina encourages her not to give up hope as there’s still time for Rafe to come to his senses.

Rafe tells Sami that he had no idea she was even in town. Sami says she just came for a little bit to see Johnny and be there for him. Rafe mentions running in to Johnny in the park the other day and how he knows what happened between her and EJ. Sami says they had a whole heart to heart about it and it went pretty well. Sami credits Rafe for that since Johnny said Rafe told him to go easy on her, so luckily he still cares what Rafe thinks. Rafe is glad they had a good talk but guesses she didn’t come all this way just to thank him. Sami admits she has an ulterior motive. Sami points out Rafe no longer being on the police force, so she wants to tell him something that stays between them which Rafe agrees to. Sami tells Rafe that she’s really worried about Johnny as he was so angry when he found out what EJ did and she doesn’t blame him. Sami then wonders if Johnny decided to do something about it and take matters in to his own hands. Sami asks Rafe what if Johnny is the one who shot EJ.

Chanel asks Johnny how talking to Sami about what happened went. Johnny says he had a million questions but thought it would be better to just listen to her story. Chanel asks if she was able to help him understand. Johnny guesses maybe he understands it a little better, but he’ll never understand it entirely. Johnny adds that he does understand how much he loves his mom and maybe that’s all that matters. Johnny admits he feels closer to her than ever, even if his dad does feel like a complete stranger now. Johnny will never be able to understand how EJ could do that to Sami and admits he’s so angry and he doesn’t know if he’ll ever get past it.

Xander questions Philip inviting Vivian to move in, reminding him that Maggie lives here and Vivian tortured her. Xander says this makes no sense and asks why Philip would agree to this unless she has something on him. Philip claims not to know what he’s talking about. Xander argues that Philip wouldn’t let Vivian near the house unless she was holding something over him. Philip then admits that Vivian is blackmailing him but claims it’s emotional blackmail by lording their mother-son bond over him, so like it or not, they are connected by that. Xander thought he couldn’t stand her. Philip states that whether he likes it or not, Vivian is the woman who gave him life and without her, he wouldn’t be where he is today.

Roman tells Kate that he can’t imagine how difficult it was for Sami to talk to Johnny about what happened. Kate says maybe it’s better that it all came out in the open and that Johnny knows the truth. Roman says maybe in time, but right now he’s suffering. Roman brings up the look in his eye last night showing total hatred for his father. Roman calls it the same look he’s had when dealing with EJ for the last two decades. Kate reminds Roman that he wanted to talk to her about EJ’s shooting. Roman informs Kate that he thought she should know that Rex found a gun in her room. Kate questions why Rex was going through her drawers. Roman explains that he was looking for a pen. Kate calls it no secret that she owns a gun. Roman brings up how Kate thought EJ was behind Rex’s accident, so he couldn’t help but wonder if maybe Kate sought revenge. Kate questions the idea that she would shoot EJ in cold blood and if her son now thinks she’s a would-be murderer.

Chanel asks Johnny how it went seeing EJ. Johnny informs her that when Sami stepped out on a phone call, it gave him a couple minutes alone with his dad and he really tried to think of all the good memories he had of him. Johnny tells her about Christmas when he was 7 years old and how EJ had them donate presents to a local shelter to show them the importance of sharing. Johnny says at the time, he thought EJ may be the best guy alive and he later learned he wasn’t a saint but he knew they loved each other. Chanel asks what about now. Johnny responds that despite trying really hard to think of all the good, all he could see was the man who raped his mother. Johnny says he saw EJ lying in the bed, fighting for his life, and all he could think was that he got what he deserved.

Rafe questions if Sami seriously thinks Johnny shot his own father. Sami says she doesn’t want to, but she feels Johnny is hiding something from her. Sami asks Rafe what his instincts are telling him. Rafe says Johnny didn’t do it as he’s a good kid and he wouldn’t do it. Sami decides if that’s what Rafe thinks, she will believe it. Sami brings up all the ledges that Rafe has talked her off of and thanks him. Sami says she will get out of his hair as she’s sure he has plans but Rafe says he’s just drowning his sorrows in a six pack so Sami asks what’s wrong. Rafe informs Sami that he’s engaged. Sami remembers that Johnny told her but she thought they were supposed to be married already. Rafe tells her that was the plan, so Sami asks if something happened. Rafe says you could say that.

Roman tells Kate that Rex wasn’t accusing her of anything and was just concerned. Kate says Philip had that concern too, so two of her sons must think of her as a trigger-happy maniac. Kate acknowledges that she has shot people before like Vivian and Clyde, who both deserved it. Roman says one could argue that Kate thinks EJ deserved it. Kate assures that she did not shoot EJ. Kate asks if Roman believes her.

Johnny asks Chanel if it makes him a terrible person to think his dad got what he deserved. Chanel responds that thoughts aren’t actions, so he’s entitled to feel whatever he’s feeling. Johnny says maybe he would feel differently if EJ faced consequences for what he did, but there were never even any charges filed. Chanel informs him that Paulina was thinking the same thing so she went to see if there was a chance of prosecuting EJ for what happened all those years ago. Johnny doesn’t think Sami would want to go through all that. Chanel says that Paulina planned to call a friend from the Senate to see if they could do anything. Johnny appreciates her checking in to all that but points out that it might not even matter if EJ doesn’t make it. Chanel asks if they have any suspects. Johnny admits he didn’t ask. Chanel suggests maybe Jada has some leads.

Jada goes to Shawn’s to retrieve her things that she left as she thanks him for letting her stay last night. Shawn tells Jada that if she still needs a place to crash, she’s more than welcome to stay there. Jada informs him that Stephanie is letting her stay at her place again but thanks him again. Shawn tells Jada that Rafe stopped by right before she did and wanted to talk. Shawn says he tried to explain to Rafe what happened between them and reassure him that it would not happen again, but he got a call and when he came back, Rafe was gone.

Rafe informs Sami of Arnold Feniger’s recent return. Sami is shocked as she thought he was dead. Sami remarks that Arnold has some nerve showing his face in Salem. Rafe is sorry as it’s bringing up another awful memory for her. Sami says she’s so disgusted that EJ would do this to Rafe again. Rafe tells Sami that Arnold made Jada’s life a living hell and tried to ruin her career, then he ended up sleeping with a stripper. Sami comments that Jada must have been devastated, thinking Rafe did all those things. Rafe then reveals that Jada was so devastated that she found her way in to Shawn’s bed which shocks Sami. Rafe says it was about a month ago, but Jada just told him about it. Sami points out that Jada was going through a lot and she’s sure Rafe understands that. Sami then questions what Rafe did. Rafe admits he sort of freaked out and told Jada not to come home because he wanted to be alone. Rafe argues that Jada should’ve known Arnold wasn’t him. Sami tells him how absurd that sounds. Rafe acknowledges that he does now, but he was angry and he’s still hurt. Rafe says he was starting to see things from her point of view, but then he just came from Shawn’s where he found her blouse on his couch from the night before. Rafe says that Jada obviously spent the night, so whatever happened a month ago wasn’t just a one time thing.

Philip tells Xander that he knows he should’ve asked him before moving Vivian in and he’s sorry about that. Xander supposes the house is half Philip’s, so if he wants to move her in, it’s his funeral. Xander adds that Philip can be the one to break the news to Maggie as he walks out. Vivian admits to Philip that for a moment, she thought Philip was going to tell Xander that she forged the letter. Philip admits he was tempted and tells Vivian not to make him regret it. Vivian warns Philip that his secret is safe with her as long as Kate agrees to send Xander to an early grave. Vivian then walks out of the room. Philip looks back at the portrait of Victor and remarks that an early grave doesn’t look so bad right now.

Kate asks Roman for an answer, hoping he knows that she didn’t shoot EJ. Roman thinks back again to returning his gun to the lockbox. Roman then tells Kate that she did not shoot EJ and he’s certain of it. Kate thanks him, feeling at least someone believes she’s innocent as she hugs him.

Chanel tells Johnny that she knows he needs time to process everything he’s learned about his parents but she wants to make sure he doesn’t get consumed by the rage and to focus on the good things in his life like her. Johnny calls her the best thing in his life as they hug. Chanel suggests going to bed early after the day he’s had. Johnny says that sounds excellent and that he loves her as they kiss and then head to the bedroom.

Jada questions Shawn about Rafe just leaving without saying anything. Shawn says he was pretty pissed off but for a second, he actually thought he was getting through to him. Jada asks if Rafe knew she spent the night. Shawn says no as he thought it was best if he didn’t know that so he didn’t get the wrong idea…

Rafe tells Sami that he can’t believe it only took one fight for Jada to go running back to Shawn. Sami says she’s so sorry. Rafe feels like such an idiot because he thought he would come home and get his life back, but it seems like Arnold has taken it with him. Sami calls Rafe a good man and says she’s been doing some soul searching. Sami admits it took a long time for her to realize just how messed up and toxic her relationship with EJ was. Sami adds that there are a lot of things and choices she would’ve made differently, like not taking Rafe for granted. Sami says she wouldn’t have let him get away. Sami feels she didn’t treat Rafe fairly when he was the most healthy relationship she’d ever been in. Sami wants Rafe to know that she knows how good he was to her and that he treated her better than she deserved. Sami declares that her happiest memories are with Rafe as she was so happy. Rafe responds that he was too as he and Sami end up kissing.

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In the hospital, Sami tells EJ that their daughter Sydney loves and misses him. Sami says that Johnny is just upset right now and asks how else he’s supposed to feel after finding out what happened between them which eclipses everything else. Sami doesn’t know what to say to Johnny and has no idea how to explain how she fell in love with EJ after what he did to her. Johnny then arrives and tells Sami that now is her chance.

Rex talks to someone on the phone about getting together when he gets back to Chicago. Rex says to give him the address and he just needs to find a pen as he opens a drawer and finds Kate’s gun.

Paulina sits at home with the article on EJ’s shooting as Chanel comes home and greets her. Chanel asks if she’s seen Johnny. Paulina says no one was home when she came in, so Chaenl wonders where he could be.

Sami hugs Johnny and tells him that she missed him so much and it’s so good to see him. Johnny asks when she got to town. Sami says not too long ago. Johnny questions her coming to see EJ. Sami says she came to see Johnny. Johnny questions that since he called her like seven times. Johnny asks why Sami even cares if EJ lives or dies after what he did to her.

Philip goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and toasts to the portrait of Victor, wishing he could be there to celebrate with them. Kate comes in and says Victor would be so proud of him right now, as she is. Philip proposes a toast but they are interrupted by Vivian Alamain, who says they can’t start a celebration without her! Philip questions what she’s doing there. Kate argues that Vivian has obviously escaped from prison again. Vivian reveals that the judge decided she paid her debt to society. Kate argues that she had years left on her sentence. Vivian declares that she’s a free woman and shows them her release papers. Philip questions what Vivian is doing in Salem instead of going home to Alamania. Vivian says she couldn’t leave without seeing him. Philip asks if she just came to say goodbye to him. Vivian says yes but also to get what is hers.

Rex finishes his call and questions what the hell Kate has done as he looks at the gun.

Sami questions how Johnny could think she would want his father to die. Johnny assumed she would be dancing on his grave after what he did to her. Sami assures that she is not and she would never want the father of two of her children dead. Johnny remarks that he wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for EJ forcing her to sleep with him.

At the bar, Sarah and Xander toast to taking control of DiMera. Sarah says she knows Victor would be as proud of him as she is. Xander says he can’t take all the credit. Sarah acknowledges Philip and Alex. Xander says he was talking about her. Sarah questions what she did. Xander says he couldn’t do any of it without her and talks about putting his old vendettas behind him because of her. Xander talks about being able to share Titan with Philip and being a great team, so now he has something he never even knew he wanted in a real relationship with his brother.

Vivian reminds Philip and Kate that she is the reason Philip is in control of Titan, thanks to the letter that she forged. Vivian adds that her and Philip’s agreement was that they would share the spoils, so she wants her half.

Roman goes to Kate’s room and is surprised to see Rex is in town, questioning why he didn’t tell him. Rex explains that he just wanted to show Kate that he’s okay after the hit and run accident. Roman brings up that Kate thought EJ was behind it. Rex says he heard from Philip that Kate was worked up about that and questions what got EJ so pissed at Kate. Roman informs Rex that Kate told Johnny something that EJ never wanted him to know.

Chanel questions why Johnny isn’t responding to her texts. Paulina notes how worried she is about him. Chanel talks about how cold Johnny reacted to the news of EJ being shot and how he didn’t even want to go to the hospital. Paulina asks if she can blame him after what he learned about EJ. Chanel expects Johnny to be angry and disappointed, but argues that EJ could die and she knows Johnny loves him. Paulina argues that Johnny loves his mother too and she was violated by EJ, then he found out that’s how he came in to this world. Paulina is not sure how she would react if it were here.

Johnny tells Sami that he’s so sorry that EJ did that to her and feels like he was a reminder of it. Sami tells him that whatever happened between her and EJ had nothing to do with him. Johnny doesn’t understand how Sami went on to marry EJ after he manipulated and took advantage of her. Johnny wonders how Sami fell in love with the man who raped her.

Xander presents Sarah with a pearl necklace that’s identical to the one Victor got Maggie for their tenth anniversary. Xander says that his father wanted nothing but the best for his Mrs. Kiriakis, so he feels it’s only right that he does the same for his. Sarah gets emotional and hands it back, saying she doesn’t deserve it.

Vivian hopes Philip isn’t considering going back on their deal. Philip assures that he wants to fulfill his end of the bargain but things have gotten complicated and it has to be done carefully as to not raise suspicions. Philip adds that they will have to set up accounts and shell corporations. Vivian argues that he had plenty of time to figure that out and she knows he’s stalling. Vivian adds that the agreement was not half and half, arguing that the DiMera takeover changes things. Vivian doesn’t like the idea of sharing with Xander. Philip says he can’t do anything about Xander owning half of the company. Vivian says he just has to be creative which Philip questions. Vivian declares that she has a solution and that is that Xander has to die.

Rex is shocked to hear about Johnny learning how he was conceived. Roman knows it had to be really hard to hear. Rex insists it’s not on Roman or Kate as EJ is the villian. Roman says it looks like EJ may finally be paying for some of his sins. Rex brings up that Kate told him that Kristen was brought in for questioning. Roman confirms that the police found her with a gun. Rex then reveals that Kristen’s not the only one with a gun as he opens the drawer, showing Kate’s gun to Roman.

Chanel tells Paulina that she will never understand why some men use their power over women like that. Paulina argues that men like EJ only think about what they need. Chanel says that what EJ did to Sami was disgusting. Paulina calls it hardly surprising and says it’s no wonder that Amy Choi doesn’t want EJ anywhere near her grandbaby. Chanel points out that if EJ is in a coma, he won’t be. Paulina asks if she thinks Amy would reconsider. Chanel says this isn’t how she wanted it to happen. Paulina then tells her that she has a confession to make about the night EJ was shot.

Sami tells Johnny that she’s asked herself a million times how she could fall in love with the man who hurt her and did that to her. Sami admits she dreaded Johnny knowing as she never wanted he or his sisters to know. Johnny points out that Will knew. Sami says she hated that too. Sami encourages that Johnny will be a great father one day and he will know what it’s like to want to protect his kids from the harshest parts of the world. Johnny asks if she really thought this moment would never come. Sami admits she hoped it wouldn’t because she wanted to protect his relationship with his father. Johnny asks if EJ asked her to. Sami says no and that she just didn’t want him to see her as a pathetic victim who fell in love with the man who forced himself on her. Johnny says he could never see her that way and calls her the strongest person he knows. Sami argues that if she was strong, she would’ve talked to him about this when he first asked but she was scared. Sami says she’s spent two decades trying to figure out how she could fall in love with EJ and she doesn’t know if any answer is right, but Johnny deserves the whole story and deserves to know who she really is and where she came from.

Xander questions Sarah saying she doesn’t deserve the pearl necklace. Xander argues that she’s everything to him and calls her an incredible person. Sarah asks him to stop. Xander doesn’t understand why she’s getting so upset. Sarah responds that she feels so guilty which Xander questions.

Philip questions if Vivian is seriously considering killing Xander. Vivian clarifies that someone else will have to pull the trigger. Philip tells her that he’s not going to murder his own brother for any reason. Vivian remarks that if he has to keep his hands clean, then Kate can do it.

Roman informs Rex that he’s aware that Kate has a gun while Rex feels Roman looked pretty surprised to see it. Roman explains that Kate usually keeps it in her purse or locked up in the safe, so Rex questions what the hell it’s doing in the drawer. Rex brings up that Kate was upset about his injury and rattled by EJ’s threats, so he wonders if Kate took matters in to her own hands.

Chanel questions Paulina having something to confess about the night of the shooting. Paulina clarifies that she did not shoot EJ, so Chanel asks what the confession is. Paulina confesses that the night that EJ was shot, she took a late night meeting with the district attorney as she was trying to find out if EJ could still be charged with Sami’s rape, but the statute of limitations had run out. Paulina declares that she’s not giving up and if EJ comes out of his coma, she wants him put in prison.

Sami informs Johnny that she’s been talking to a therapist which Marlena pleaded with her to do for years. Sami says she tried before but it never worked and now she’s been doing it consistently. Sami admits it’s strange explaining herself to a stranger. Johnny asks what made her finally decide to get in to therapy. Sami talks about not wanting to make the same mistakes over and over and thinking about all of her regrets that she can’t change. Sami says that when she found out Lucas had her kidnapped, it was a shock as she didn’t realize how bad their cycle was so she realized if she didn’t talk to someone, she would end up in the cell next to him. Johnny asks if she feels like therapy is helping. Sami admits she hated it at first as it’s uncomfortable bringing up a lot of painful memories, but she’s not a quitter and she’s doing the work. Sami feels she’s figuring things out about the choices she’s made. Johnny asks if she’s talked about what EJ did to her in therapy. Sami confirms that she eventually got to it, but she’s had other experiences with trauma and sexual violence. Johnny guesses that she means Arnold Feniger. Sami says him too, but she has to start at the beginning. Sami informs Johnny that when she was in high school, she had a crush on a guy named Alan Harris and she thought he liked her too, but he was obsessed with her sister Carrie and she was just a pathetic substitute. Sami says she didn’t know it at the time, but he turned out to be a very bad person. Johnny asks what he did to her. Sami gets emotional as she reveals to Johnny that Alan raped her. Johnny hugs Sami as she cries that she’s so sorry. Sami tells Johnny that he has to understand what happened to Alan is not the same as what happened with Arnold or with EJ and she’s had other toxic relationships, but when she puts it all together and thinks about the story of her life, she realizes there are patterns which Johnny questions. Sami blames choices she made on her not thinking very much of herself and put up with criminal behavior because she didn’t think she deserved better. Johnny argues that she can’t actually think she deserved any of this. Sami understands that no one deserves to be violated or raped, but for a long time, she didn’t think she deserved to be loved. Johnny calls that crazy. Sami says she’s just sort of broken and brings up what Stefano did to her family by taking her parents when they were little and robbing her the chance of a real childhood. Johnny imagines that scarred her. Sami says she didn’t realize then, but looking back now she can see the damage. Sami doesn’t know how Carrie and Eric turned out so great, but says they managed to survive and she didn’t. Sami talks about being afraid, angry, and lonely until her parents came back, but she never got past the feeling of abandonment and calls it an emotional roller coaster. Sami recalls the night that she walked in on Marlena cheating on Roman with John. Johnny knows that Stefano really messed with them, making them believe that John was Roman for all those years. Sami admits that she blamed John and Marlena and took everything out on Carrie. Sami talks about when she was obsessed with Austin and thought she could make him love her. Sami states that she was the abuser in that relationship which Johnny questions. Sami then reveals that she drugged Austin and tricked him in to having sex with her. Sami calls it really stupid and says she was young and an idiot, but thought if Austin slept with her then he would love her. Sami adds that she did a lot of other terrible things, so it’s amazing that Austin and Carrie managed to forgive her. Sami calls it a long time ago and says then she met EJ which was very tumultuous. Sami brings up the night that Lucas was in trouble and EJ was there to offer her the deal that if she slept with him, he would save Lucas’s life. Sami explains that it felt like karma. Johnny argues that nobody deserves what happened to her, no matter what kind of mistakes they’ve made. Sami says she knows that now, but she didn’t understand it then. Johnny guesses it was like she was punishing herself and feeling like she deserved it. Sami says maybe that was part of it, but she knows that after everything they’ve been through, she really loved EJ, probably more than any other man. Sami cries that even with everything they did to each other, she knows that EJ loved her too. Sami tells Johnny that she can’t take back everything that she and EJ did to each other, but she can promise that she will always be grateful to EJ for giving her one of the greatest gifts of her life by giving her Johnny. Sami hugs Johnny as they both shed tears.

Rex asks Roman if Kate shot EJ. Roman turns away and thinks back to talking to Kate about EJ threatening her children. Roman then tells Rex that Kate did not shoot EJ. Rex says he wants to believe that, but questions how he can be so sure.

Kate asks Vivian if prison robbed her of whatever sense she had left because she’s not going to commit murder just so Vivian can sink her talons in to Titan. Vivian threatens to call Xander to ask what he’ll offer for her information then. Kate accuses her of bluffing. Vivian says she might not be and asks if they are willing to take that risk.

Sarah tells Xander how much she loves him. Xander stops her and says he knows exactly what this is about. Xander guesses she’s still troubled over how he and Philip usd Kristen and EJ’s weakness to seize DiMera. Xander understands but says that he and Philip don’t have any demands with DiMera and they are sensitive to the employees needing a job. Xander declares that the only person losing their job is Kristen, especially if she shot her own brother. Xander knows Sarah doesn’t have the stomach for corporate power plays, crediting her empathy and big heart being what makes her a great doctor. Xander calls that a big part of why he loves her so much and suggests they continue their celebration at home but Sarah gets paged back to the hospital. Sarah tells him that she’ll be back as soon as she can as they kiss.

Philip questions if Vivian would stab him in the back over money. Vivian argues that she has a lifestyle to uphold, so if he doesn’t give her half of Titan, she will blow up his life. Kate calls her disgusting. Vivian tells them to mull it over while she goes to freshen up. Philip asks Kate what the hell they are going to do.

Roman remains at the Pub and thinks back to putting his gun back in it’s lockbox. Kate enters the Pub and tells Roman that she’s so glad to see him. Kate asks if he’s okay. Roman responds that he has something to tell her.

Xander goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks Philip about him celebrating too. Vivian then interrupts. Xander questions her being out of prison and tells her to get out, asking what she’s doing there anyway. Vivian responds that she is moving in.

Chanel tells Paulina that she does think EJ should be prosecuted for what he did to Sami and she does think it would give Johnny some peace of mind. Paulina responds that she’s planning to call a friend at the Senate about changing the statute of limitations. Chanel comments that women like Sami deserve justice while Paulina argues that EJ deserves to pay. Chanel admits she’s relieved that Paulina is not the one who shot EJ. Paulina remarks that whoever did, she kind of wants to give them a medal.

Johnny thanks Sami for telling him everything. Sami asks if he’s okay. Johnny responds that he will be, but when he found out that EJ did that to her, he was so angry and it felt like his whole world came crashing down and he couldn’t see straight. Sami assures that she understands but says she has to ask him something. Johnny asks what it is but they get interrupted by Sami getting a call from Sydney. Sami says she promised to call her after seeing EJ. Johnny tells her to go ahead so Sami rushes out of the room to answer the call. Johnny then turns back to look at EJ and thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub.

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Gabi thinks back to preparing to enter the DiMera Mansion with a gun on the night that EJ was shot. Philip and Xander then appear in her office. Gabi questions what they are doing in her office. Philip responds that she means their office as Xander announces all of this belongs to them now.

Sarah joins Alex in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Alex tells her that his inbox has been blowing up ever since it all went down which Sarah questions. Alex then informs her that Titan just took over DiMera Enterprises.

Gabi questions what Xander just said. Xander declares that Titan just took over DiMera Enterprises which means Gabi Chic is now their subsidiary. Philip warns Gabi to consider her next words wisely because she’s looking at her new bosses.

Johnny sits at Paulina’s, reading the article on EJ’s shooting. Johnny thinks back from stealing Roman’s gun from behind the bar at the Pub.

Kate is in her room and gets breaking news on her phone that Kristen has been brought in for questioning after police discovered she was carrying a gun in her handbag. Kate then pulls her gun out of her purse and remarks that she’s not the only one.

Belle sits at EJ’s side and admits that she loves him, right as her sister Sami arrives! Sami remarks “isn’t that sweet?”

Johnny answers the door as Chad arrives and says he just wanted to see how he was holding up. Johnny responsd that he’s fine. Chad asks if he’s sure and says he doesn’t look fine. Chad adds that he must be worried about his dad. Chad mentions that he called and found out Johnny never showed up at the hospital. Johnny responds that maybe he doesn’t care if EJ lives or dies.

Belle tells Sami that she didn’t know she was coming home. Sami says she might have assumed after the father of her children was shot and is in a coma. Sami adds that they are divorced but she still cares about him, then remarks that she’s not the only one in the family who does.

Kate hides her gun in the drawer as there’s a knock at her door. Kate answers her door and is surprised by her son Rex arriving with his arm in a sling. They hug as Kate asks why he didn’t tell her that he was coming. Rex says he wanted to prove to her that he was okay after his car accident. Kate worries about the hit and run. Rex informs Kate that the driver is in custody as they speak.

Sarah tells Alex that she knew Xander and Philip were planning to take over DiMera but she didn’t think it would happen so fast. Alex guesses they figured now was the ideal time to make a move with EJ in a coma and Kristen on a wanted poster. Alex then declares that Philip now owns two companies that he has no right to.

Philip explains to Gabi that with the DiMeras imploding, it wasn’t hard to convince Wei Shin that Rome was burning and they had the fire hoses. Philip and Xander admit that Wei Shin was instrumental in allowing them to take over.

Chad gets that Johnny is angry at his father and assumes it has something to do with his article on their family, so he apologizes for not telling him before Leo published it. Johnny responds that part of him is glad he put the article out, exposing EJ for who he really is as people deserve to know. Johnny says it makes him sick to his stomach what he did to Rafe. Johnny adds that their adoption was all set to go through with Tate and Sophia’s baby, so he and Chanel were going to be parents and he’s never seen her more happy until Amy read the article about the heinous things that EJ is responsible for and called it off because she didn’t want her grandchild growing up in a family full of felons. Chad tells Johnny that he’s so sorry as it must be so hard for them. Johnny assures that it’s not his fault. Johnny admits that most of the stuff in the article about EJ didn’t surprise him, but what he’s really struggling with now is finding out what his dad did to his mom.

Sami informs Belle that she heard her tell EJ that she loves him. Belle tells Sami that she’s not supposed to be in here as EJ isn’t allowed visitors. Sami questions what Belle is. Belle responds that she’s the district attorney who will hopefully be prosecuting his shooter. Belle questions how Sami got past the guard. Sami responds that she told the guard that she’s family which is true. Sami asks if Belle is going to have her thrown out. Belle says she won’t and asks if they can just be civil. Sami comments on walking in on her baby sister telling the father of her children that she loves him and then Belle acting like she’s the intruder. Belle decides she will go. Sami tells Belle that she won’t shame her for who she’s sleeping with since she’s a grown woman who can sleep with who she wants. Sami remarks that last time she saw them together when she was in town, it was obvious that EJ was using her as a substitute for her. Belle tells Sami that is no longer the case because EJ pursued her relentlessly.

Sarah tells Alex that Philip is Victor’s son and was appointed as CEO before so it’s not like he’s some impostor. Alex argues about the forged letter and calls Sarah’s decision foolish for lying to her husband over it. Sarah argues that Alex knows her reasons and says she felt bad for Philip as she believes that Victor would have wanted him to have some role in the company. Alex knows Sarah wanted to use Philip as a check on Xander’s power and declares that now they are both drunk on power. Sarah knows it’s upsetting and change is hard, but it does seem to be working out well for all involved. Alex says except for the DiMeras as well as he and Stephanie. Alex remarks that it was bad enough that Sarah dragged Stephanie in to this lie but now she’s got him keeping the secret too. Alex promises Sarah that he’s not okay with it.

Gabi questions Xander and Philip thinking they can pull this off. Xander responds that they already have. Gabi thought they hated each other. Philip says that’s all in the past as they have now happily reconciled. Gabi calls it nauseating for them to capitalize on EJ being in a coma. Xander mocks the idea of Gabi being concerned for EJ. Philip argues that Gabi was probably planning her own takeover. Philip brings up when Gabi and Jake tried to take over the company and sack him, warning that there might be repercussions this time around. Gabi says they disgust him. Philip questions her talking to her new bosses like that. Xander adds that if she hates the idea of working for them, she can quit. Gabi responds that she will, but Xander warns that if she does, Gabi Chic stays with them.

Kate asks Rex about the police knowing who hit him. Rex says it was just some guy with a suspended license who was tormented by guilt that came back to turn himself in. Rex tells Kate that some people do the right thing sometimes. Rex guesses Kate is surprised because she thought EJ was behind it.

Sami questions Belle saying that EJ pursued her and says she can’t say that surprises her. Sami talks about Belle and Shawn being together so long and the divorce being traumatic, so she understands why Belle would run to EJ for comfort. Sami declares that she washed her hands of EJ and doesn’t give a damn who he sleeps with. Belle comments that it doesn’t seem like it. Sami tells Belle that she feels sorry for her and argues that EJ is sleeping with her as another notch on his bedpost. Sami tells Belle that she’s welcome to her leftovers. Belle wants to know why Sami is here if she washed her hands of EJ and is over him, but she flew over the ocean to be right by his side. Sami tells Belle that there’s no jury here for her to impress. Sami states that she came to see Johnny and she’s back in Salem for her son.

Johnny explains to Chad how he was talking to Roman, who let something slip and then Kate told him the rest of the story about his mom and dad and how he was conceived. Johnny guesses Chad knew the whole time and asks if everyone knew but him. Chad says not everyone but it wasn’t his place to say anything. Chad says they were all trying to protect him because they knew how upsetting it would be. Johnny calls it a lot more than upsetting because everything he thought he knew about his life and family is all a lie. Chad disagrees and says he’s his family and he’s here for him which is not a lie. Johnny says unlike his mom. Johnny knows Sami knows that he knows, but he hasn’t heard anything from her and doesn’t know if he will because she’s obviously staying as far away from the situation as possible…

Belle asks Sami what’s going on with Johnny and if he’s okay. Sami is surprised EJ didn’t tell her and explains that Kate decided to tell Johnny the entire story of how he was conceived. Belle can’t imagine how painful that must be. Sami remarks that Johnny is only Belle’s nephew, so she doesn’t have to check on him since she’s too busy with EJ.

Sarah tells Alex that she and Stephanie talked and Stephanie told her that he agreed to go along with keeping the secret from Xander, so she’s grateful for that. Sarah needs to know that Alex hasn’t changed his mind. Alex complains that she put Stephanie in a terrible position when she begged her to lie for the sake of her marriage and then compounded the lie by letting Xander think Philip was still sleeping with Stephanie which made her look like a cheater and him like an idiot. Sarah says she understands and she’s sorry. Alex tells her she should be.

Xander asks Gabi if she thought she would take her company with her. Gabi shouts that Gabi Chic is her company that she built and owns. Philip reveals that per the agreement of the merger, her contract is null and void so Gabi Chic is now fully owned by Titan. Philip adds that Wei Shin is not her biggest fan and sold her down the river without thinking twice. Xander tells Gabi that she is the face of Gabi Chic and is more than welcome to stay as long as she’s willing to be a team player and work for them. Gabi says she needs time to think about it but Xander declares that she needs to decide right here and right now.

Kate asks Rex why he thinks she would think EJ was behind it. Rex informs her that Philip called and told him that EJ threatened her sons, so he questions why she didn’t tell him. Kate explains that she figured it would be Philip because he lives in Salem. Rex says that makes sense but it’s safe to say that EJ wasn’t behind his accident, so he thinks she can stop worrying about EJ. Kate responds that she already has.

Chad asks Johnny about Sami knowing that he knows what happened between her and EJ. Johnny explains that he called and left a voicemail but she couldn’t even bother to call him back. Johnny complains that Sami lied to him all his life and can’t even pick up the phone to call her own son. Chad is sure it’s difficult for her to talk about. Johnny feels Sami owes him an explanation as to why she didn’t just leave EJ after he did that to her. Johnny doesn’t want to sound like he’s blaming the victim, but Sami chose to stay with EJ, marry him, and have another child with him. Johnny tells Chad not to try and defend his parents to him. Chad says he won’t, but points out that no matter what he thinks of EJ, he is his father and he loves him. Chad adds that EJ is in critical condition and might have died if not for being put in a medically induced coma. Chad warns Johnny that EJ still might die, so if he doesn’t go see him now, he might not ever get the chance.

Belle tells Sami that she can’t do this right now. Sami stops and tells Belle that she is sorry about John. Belle thanks her and acknowledges her concern. Sami asks if there are any leads. Belle says there’s nothing substantial but Marlena and Steve are out trying to track John down with Paul and Andrew’s help. Belle decides she should call Marlena and check in. Sami says to tell her that she loves her and that she’s praying John comes home soon. Belle agrees to do that and asks Sami if she’s leaving with her. Sami responds that she has a few things to say to EJ as Belle then exits the room.

Alex asks Sarah if she has any idea what she’s asking of him, complaining how it’s made him look like he couldn’t hold onto the woman he loves. Alex talks about how this situation is for him after he took Xander’s place as the Kiriakis heir for months only to find out he was lied to and played for a fool like Theresa. Alex says he should’ve expected that from someone like Theresa. Sarah tells Alex that she didn’t do any of this for selfish reasons and he didn’t either as he genuinely thought he was Victor’s son. Alex admits it went to his head and he was an ass to his entire family which he deeply regrets, but this situation is doing nothing for his guilty conscience. Alex shouts that he’s basically helping Philip pull off the same con. Sarah encourages him to look at the bigger picture that Xander and Philip are getting along and working together better than ever. Alex acknowledges that’s why he hasn’t told the truth. Alex comments on how Wallstreet only cares about how the captains can steer the ship. Alex declares that as much as he hates this, what’s done is done and he really doesn’t have much of a choice. Alex then walks out of the room.

Gabi guesses she doesn’t have much of a choice which Xander confirms. Philip remarks that Gabi can go waitress at the Bistro. Gabi tells them to stop the taunting while they joke that they’re enjoying it. Philip and Xander suggest Gabi should thank Kristen because if she hadn’t allegedly shot EJ, they never would have pulled this off. Philip asks if she has any questions or concerns. Gabi says no, so they tell her they will see her tomorrow. Xander decides he will call Sarah to ask if she wants to have a celebratory drink and invites Philip. Philip accepts and asks if Gabi wants to come along.

Kate informs Rex that EJ was shot. Rex is surprised and asks if they know who did it. Kate responds that Kristen was brought in for questioning after having a gun in her purse. Rex says dysfunctional doesn’t begin to cover the DiMeras. Rex asks if Kate thinks Kristen did it but Kate is interrupted by a text from Philip, who wants to see her as he’s celebrating some good news about Titan. Rex says he’s happy for whatever it is. Kate tells Rex to stay in her room until she gets back and then they can have dinner with Roman. Kate tells Rex that she’s glad he’s there as she really missed him. Rex says the same as they hug.

Johnny tells Chad that he knows he means well, but he has no desire to see his father. Chad says he knows and that he doesn’t have to forgive him, but he should at least take the chance to say what might end up being goodbye. Chad argues that Johnny and EJ had a good relationship most of their life which Johnny calls irrelevant now. Chad relates to he and his mother having a very complicated relationship while things ended badly, so he would give anything to go back and make things right before she died. Johnny says he’s sorry about that, but there’s nothing EJ can do or say to make this right. Chad gets that Johnny might hate EJ now, but he has no idea how he will feel in a month or a year. Chad doesn’t want Johnny to live with the guilt like he has because it’s a heavy burden to carry. Chad says he’s not saying this for EJ, but for Johnny because he’s his nephew and he loves him. Chad says he can see that Johnny is struggling. Chad acknowledges that he’s a grown man who will make his own decision, but asks him to promise to think about it which Johnny agrees to do. Chad tells Johnny that he loves him and he’s always there for him as they hug. Chad declares that they are DiMeras and it’s always family above all else. Johnny thanks Chad and says he loves him too as Chad then exits.

Sami sits at EJ’s side and says she shouldn’t be surprised about he and Belle, joking that he’s always had terrible taste in women outside of her. Sami recalls how many hours she spent by his side in Italy after the fire and pleading for him to open his eyes. Sami urges EJ to pull out of this because whether he believes it or not, there are people that love him a lot.

Rex talks to someone on the phone about getting together when he gets back to Chicago. Rex says to give him the address and he just needs to find a pen as he opens a drawer and finds Kate’s gun.

Sami tells EJ that obviously not everyone loves him but some key people do, like his family, Tony, Chad, and Theo. Sami says she hasn’t been in Salem for awhile so she doesn’t know who is mad at who. Sami brings up their daughter Sydney and says she loves and misses him. Sami says that Johnny is just upset right now and asks how else he’s supposed to feel after finding out what happened between them which eclipses everything else. Sami doesn’t know what to say to Johnny and has no idea how to explain how she fell in love with EJ after what he did to her. Johnny then arrives and tells Sami that now is her chance.

Alex goes to Gabi’s office and guesses she heard the news. Gabi confirms that his obnoxious cousins came to impose their will. Alex says he’s sorry about all of that. Gabi warns Alex not to get too comfortable because she’s been in these co-CEO situations and eventually one will decide they want a solo career and it won’t be pretty with the threats, backstabbing, and lies. Gabi advises Alex to keep his head down and stay out of it.

Sarah joins Xander at the bar and congratulates him. Xander can’t believe it as Victor’s goal was always to smash DiMera and now Titan has full control of Stefano’s company. Xander wishes Victor was alive to see it.

Philip goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and toasts to the portrait of Victor, wishing he could be there to celebrate with them. Kate comes in and says Victor would be so proud of him right now, as she is. Philip proposes a toast but they are interrupted by Vivian Alamain, who says they can’t start a celebration without her!

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