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Days Short Recap Monday, March 3, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Michele and Cheryl

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Johnny, Chanel, Tate, and Sophia talked about the baby. Chanel was happy when she found out that Sophia said that she led Sunday School class. Johnny got uncomfortable with the lie. Tate understood if they changed their minds about adopting the baby, but Johnny and Chanel wanted to go through with it. Gabi had the DNA results and ran into Jada. They looked at the test results and realized the person at the house wasn’t Rafe. Jada realized that the man she was about to marry wasn’t Rafe. Gabi thought the switch happened when EJ hired Rafe. Jada thought she was right but said it didn’t prove that Arnold was the one who impersonated Rafe. She wanted to prove he was Arnold before they moved forward with anything. Gabi thought EJ was the other person who could answer their questions. Jada remembered seeing EJ in the tunnels and hearing voices. Paulina went to the DiMera mansion to talk to EJ. She thought about rehiring him as the D.A. Paulina said that Ava named him as an accessory to her kidnapping. EJ couldn’t believe the accusation. She also told him about his involvement in switching Rafe with Arnold. He tried another tactic with her. EJ threatened to expose how corrupt the police department and D.A.’s office are. The accusations would hurt her chance of getting re-elected. Johnny and Chanel arrived home and heard Paulina insulting EJ. Paulina told them that they were arguing about his old job. Johnny and Chanel told them about meeting with Sophia’s mother and that they had to be a supportive, Christian family. Chanel wanted them to get along for Amy’s sake. Paulina and EJ promised they would get along. Amy and Sophia arrived at the mansion.

Everyone at the DiMera mansion got acquainted with each other. Amy knew Nicole, and they were active with their daughter’s activities. She wondered if Nicole was going to be at the meeting. EJ informed her that they were divorced. Paulina said that Nicole was enjoying her life in Paris to get a dig in at EJ. EJ returned the favor by saying that Nicole moved on with a defrocked priest. Johnny walked in the room after he made the statement. He hoped that Sophia and Tate’s baby will be the one that helped his family with Chanel grow. Amy didn’t want to rush with her decision and wanted to get to know everyone better. Chanel walked in the room wearing a black dress and a cross. Tate had cookies from Sweet Bits. Amy didn’t like the name of the bakery. Chanel told her that the name never occurred to her. Amy asked Chanel questions about her necklace. She asked EJ about his family history. EJ told her about his history, and Amy seemed okay with it. Jada and Gabi stormed into the mansion. Gabi demanded to know where her brother was. Jada demanded answers from EJ. Johnny wanted to know what happened. Gabi announced that EJ kidnapped her brother and replaced him with Arnold. Johnny was confused because he thought Arnold was dead. Jada let everyone know that a DNA test was done and Rafe was swapped out months ago. Johnny wanted EJ to tell him that what happened wasn’t true especially after what Arnold did to his mother. EJ swore he didn’t do it. Jada wanted Johnny to show her the tunnels. EJ reminded her that she couldn’t search the tunnels without a warrant. Jada told him that she didn’t need a warrant since she’s not a cop. Johnny showed Jada the tunnels. Everyone looked at each other uncomfortably while everything happened. Tate thought they should meet another day, but EJ insisted they stay at the mansion. He thought Jada wouldn’t find anything in the tunnels. Chanel heard Johnny warn EJ that he better not be involved with the man who raped his mother. Jada came back from the tunnels and said she didn’t find anything. Jada and Gabi weren’t through with him. They stormed out of the mansion. Amy was ready to go. Paulina told her that EJ’s actions weren’t a reflection on Johnny and Chanel. Amy didn’t have time to listen to what she had to say. Sophia and Tate followed Amy out of the mansion. Chanel started crying when she realized that it would be tough to adopt Sophia’s baby. Tate and Sophia begged Amy to let them adopt the baby. He said that Jada and Gabi didn’t find anything. Sophia reminded her mother that Jada was a corrupt cop. Amy was done and didn’t want to step foot in the mansion again. Johnny yelled at his father for destroying his chance of adopting. EJ let her know that Jada and Gabi’s accusations were baseless. He swore he wasn’t holding Rafe hostage. Johnny remembered running into Rafe, and he seemed clueless. He wondered if Arnold was there the entire time. EJ thought Arnold must have replaced himself with Rafe which was why he wanted to investigate Jada. Johnny hoped EJ was telling the truth about that. If he lied, he would never see Johnny, Chanel or their family again.

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Days Update Monday, March 3, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Days Transcript Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025March 23, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music]

Come home soon, my love. I miss you so. [knocking] [clears throat] Come in.

Dr. Evans, your next appointment just called and canceled.

Roz? I hope everything’s all right.

Oh, yeah. She, um–she just said it was something about childcare.

Oh, yes. Well, I understand that. Please make sure we find the time for her this week.

Of course. You have the next hour free. Would you like me to pick you up something for lunch?

Uh, no. No, think I’ll just go to the cafeteria. Thanks. 2

OK. Well, if you change your mind, let me know.

I will. Oh, Cat. You never told me how things went with you and Chad. [solemn music]

No, you can tell the people at Basic Black that goodwill is only going to get them so far. Yeah, if they want a full-page advertorial on their new collection, then it’s going to cost them. No, tell them exactly what I said.

[clears throat]

Sorry, Leo. I didn’t see you there.

No, you were too busy going all William Randolph Hearst on your staff.

Can I help you with something?

Very much so. First off, I wanted to thank you again for hiring me back at “The Spectator,” as a legitimate reporter this time. Your faith in me means the world.

Why does it feel like you’re buttering me up?

[laughs] I can’t get anything past you, Chadwick. I need your approval on a story I’m working on that is going to make our next issue fly off the newsstands.

Oh, I can’t wait to hear the pitch.

Mm, you say that now, but this might hit a little close to home. [mellow music]

Hey.

Hey, yourself.

Mm. It’s been a while. Haven’t seen you since, uh–

Since you dumped me to go be with Stephanie?

Oh, hello, you.

Hey.

Here to have lunch with your mom?

I’m here for business, actually. I’m helping to raise awareness about the hospital’s financial situation. So I just came to drop off the presentation deck so that my mom could help court more donors.

Well, we are definitely lucky to have your expertise. I can’t even believe that the hospital shutting down is a possibility. 7

I know, I know. I mean, I get that everything is about money at the end of the day.

Yeah, but this is–this is so much more than a business. I mean, what about the patients, or all of the people that work here who are going to lose their jobs?

Don’t tell me you’re already looking for a new gig. We need you to be here and stay positive for everyone else.

No. No, no, no. I’m not job-hunting. I mean, I’m– I’m one of the lucky ones. Xander said that, um, he would, uh, “take care of me” if the hospital goes under.

Oh. Somehow I doubt you liked the sound of that.

Don’t even get me started. As if I went to eight years of medical school to be a kept woman.

[laughs] Well, I’m sure he meant well. He just–he didn’t want you to worry about money.

Yeah, yeah. It’s one of the advantages to being married to a CEO. Or should I say co-CEO.

Speaking of, how has Xander been getting along with Philip since you decided not to tell him that Victor’s letter was a forgery? [pensive music]

I come bearing great news, bro. Our CFO confirms we have the cash reserves for a major acquisition.

Great.

[sighs] Wow. Your excitement is palpable. Come on, this is fantastic. We’re one step closer to taking over DiMera.

I’m afraid it might not matter unless we get answers.

About?

Why Victor’s letter named you as his heir.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

I thought that you were– I thought you were fine with keeping the secret about the forgery. Did you change your mind?

No, no. Philip and I aren’t together anymore. His lying and scheming aren’t my problem.

OK. So what is this about?

[exhales]

I guess I’m still pissed that he made Belle and me complicit in his fraud. I’m mad at him, not you.

Um, does that mean that you still won’t say anything?

[sighs] Philip’s done enough damage. It would–it would blow up too many lives if I did, to say nothing of your marriage. How would Xander feel if he found out that you knew that he was conned out of half his birthright?

You’re reading Dad’s letter again. Why?

Clarity, I suppose. Why did he tell you he wanted you to run the company, but then never bothered to change his will?

Come on. Are we really dredging this up again? I thought we were in a good place, or at least a better one.

I’m not jockeying for power. Don’t worry. I’ve made peace with the fact that this is what our father wanted. It’s just if we’re successful in acquiring DiMera, there could be regulatory hurdles. We might have to explain why we chose to share power. And to do that, we need to get inside Victor’s headspace.

Regulatory hurdles? That’s a long way away, don’t you think?

I wouldn’t be so sure. I have a feeling that our plans are about to gain some major traction.

Why is that?

Well, I have a special guest visiting us today. One that could be instrumental in our efforts to take everything the DiMeras hold dear.

“Children of the Phoenix– Fall of Haus DiMera”?

Intriguing title, no? I originally went with “Demigods, Dalliances, and DiMeras,” but the alliteration failed to convey the proper gravitas.

Leo, this isn’t a first pitch. It’s a–it’s a first draft on a hit piece about my family.

A hit piece? After what they did to Jeremy Strong, I would never. Think of it as an in-depth exposé on the DiMeras.

You want to know what? You want to write a book, be my guest. But this–this isn’t relevant to my paper.

It’s extremely relevant, and timely. My source at the Salem PD says that EJ and Kristen are both up to their necks in Ava’s kidnapping.

OK, then one of– one of our court reporters will cover it if it goes to trial.

Please! The former DA and the CEO of a multinational company both facing federal charges? You don’t bury that story next to coupons for canned goods. That is a splashy, multifaceted feature that practically writes itself.

OK, well, if it writes itself, what the hell do I need you for?

I said practically. And I didn’t even get to the part yet about Rachel’s disappearance, or Kristen’s kooky mother hiding out in that gothic mansion. [inhales sharply] Chadwick, we print this story and you can bet every hair on that perfectly coiffed head of yours that “Dateline” is going to option this. We are talking a full-length episode, a companion podcast. I could promote this on “Maddow.”

OK, just–just stop.

You’re killing it, aren’t you?

No. No, I’ll publish it. On the front page. [dramatic music]

So it was really cool that, you know, Chad and I were able to get on the same page with everything. The fancy gala, it just felt wrong for this type of fundraiser.

Well, as much as I enjoy getting all dressed up and sipping champagne, I think I agree. Yeah, galas are expensive. And we want every dime to go right to the hospital.

Precisely. That is what Chad totally understood, and he said that we could do another brainstorming session this afternoon. And he has agreed to put the full weight of “The Spectator” behind spreading the word, so it’s amazing.

Mm. Heartwarming to see everybody come together this way, willing to help the hospital. But I think we do have to acknowledge our limits.

Well, what do you mean? 22

I don’t want to make you uncomfortable by having you and Chad work so closely together. Especially after you’ve, you know, told him how you feel.

Oh. Thank you, Dr. Evans. I really appreciate that. But I–I realized I’m over Chad. And I told him as much, so it’s all good.

Oh, OK. So wait, were you lying to him or to yourself?

You’re going to print my story?

Yeah, that’s what I said, isn’t it?

This is fantastic!

Hey, look, listen to me. If you think this is going to be a ticket just to get back into screenwriting, forget it, OK? You’re a journalist now, which means you need to adhere to the standards of this newspaper. Do you understand me?

Yes, of course. What are they? 24

Fact-checking, triple-sourcing, vetting every single statement that is made in this thing, all right? I don’t want you to forget that my brother is a lawyer, and he is not afraid of litigation.

OK, I will steer clear of anything libelous.

Good. I want you to run it by legal. And I have one more condition.

What’s that?

Rachel Black, my niece. She’s a minor. Leave her out of it. Are we clear?

Crystal. Thank you for trusting my instincts, Chadwick.

You’re welcome. Don’t make me regret it.

Don’t leave me in suspense. Who’s this special guest of yours?

Well, I’ve been thinking more about that conversation we had the other day.

Care to be more specific?

About which DiMera board members we could sway to join our side.

But we determined the DiMeras and Peter could never be flipped. So that’d just leave…

Me. [tense music]

I hate lying to Xander, but it is for the greater good.

You do keep saying that. Do you really believe that, though?

Yes. Yes, I do. Look, I love my husband more than anything, but Xander is the personification of “absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Sounds like Philip, too.

Oh, yes. Both of Victor’s sons got that ruthless trait from him. But if they are forced to share Titan and play nice, it’ll curb each other’s most reckless impulses.

If they don’t kill each other first.

But that’s the thing. They’re actually acting like brothers. Xander even asked Philip to move back into the mansion.

He did?

OK, yes, so it was to make it seem like they were a united front. But still, everything is working out the way I’d hoped.

That’s great, Sarah. I just hope nothing happens to change that, for your sake and mine. Things are going really well with Alex. I doubt that he would be too happy to know that I kept quiet about all this.

So then we’re in agreement. For the greater good. 30

Yeah, for the greater good. [mellow music]

Look, Joy, about what you said earlier.

Just forget about it.

No. You’re absolutely right. I acted like a total jackass, and… I’m sorry. I handled that entire situation in the worst way possible, and you didn’t deserve that.

It was just a fling. I’ll get over it. [laughs]

You’re giving me a lot more grace than I deserve. Thank you. You’ve barely touched your food.

Yeah. Yeah, I don’t really, um– don’t really have much of an appetite lately. I think I’m just a little stressed figuring out my next move now that “Body and Soul” is no longer an option.

Mm. 32

Did you hear they recast our roles?

What? No, actually, I didn’t.

Well, we didn’t really give him much of a choice.

[laughs] True. But I mean, it’s going to be weird watching some new guy play Arrow.

Yeah. Yeah, tell me about it. They asked me to move with them to LA, but I kept them waiting for too long, and the show must go on. 33

I guess so. Well, there will be other roles.

In Salem?

Eh.

Doubtful.

Yeah.

I’m not even really sure acting is my next step anyways, so… But I digress. You should go. You don’t want to keep Stephanie waiting too long.

[laughs] How would you even know–

I saw them put two sets of utensils in your bag. 34

Good eye. Take care of yourself, Joy.

You too.

[door clicks close] I guess I shouldn’t be wasting any food now that I’m unemployed. [jazzy music]

Oh, God. Ugh! [tense music]

Ah, delicious. [chuckles]

That’s is vintage pu-erh tea. I understand it’s your favorite.

Indeed it is.

Well, I had Henderson prepare it for you especially. The least you deserve after your long flight from Hong Kong.

Well, the Titan jet made the trip much more comfortable, as well as the luxury car service you sent to pick me up from your family airfield.

We aim to please.

You are aware I could have arranged my own travel. So clearly, you want something.

Well, that is the nature of business, I’m afraid. But as for the travel arrangements, we just needed as few people as possible to know that you were visiting us in Salem today.

Well, let’s stop this cloak and dagger routine. Why go through all this trouble to have an audience with me? 37

My brother and I have a proposition for you.

Hmm.

[knocking on door] – * It’s me *

* Come in *

* Mm, I come bearing food *

Ooh, you read my mind.

I figured my hard-working, beautiful girlfriend could use a little burger break. 38

Mm, I could kiss you.

Ah.

In fact, I will.

Ah. Mm.

Mm.

Mm. [smooching]

[chuckles] Yes!

Dig in.

Mm.

[sighs] So… [clears throat] Full transparency. I ran into Joy at the pub. 39

Oh. Oh, and the chowder made it home and wasn’t dumped on your head?

Yeah. Yeah, it was a little awkward at first, but I just apologized, and she got some things off her chest, and we got to an OK place.

Really?

Yeah. She even wished us well. 40

[exhales] That’s a relief.

Yeah.

I was still feeling bad about the way that all of that went down.

Me too. You know, in the end, Joy and I weren’t really all that serious, but– [sighs] She just wants to put it behind her, which means we should too.

Sounds like a plan. [soft music]

Joy. You feeling all right?

I’m, uh–no, I’m not feeling so great.

Nausea?

Yeah. Yeah, I wasn’t very hungry and then I had one bite of my lunch and I, uh–well, I–

Oh, OK. Well, um, how long has your appetite been off?

Um, a few days. You don’t think this has anything to do with me getting poisoned, do you?

Oh, gosh. Uh, well, given how long ago that was, I sincerely doubt it. But you know, let’s get you an exam room because there’s a stomach flu going around, so it could probably be that or–

Morning sickness? Could I be pregnant? – Wow. Guest you managed to fill that time slot after all.

Only asking as a colleague.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, a colleague who also happens to be a world-renowned psychiatrist. I really don’t know why I thought I was going to be able to pull one over on you.

I don’t either.

[laughs] 44

So you do have feelings for Chad?

Yes, but it doesn’t matter. It’s–nothing can ever come of it, right? And it’s so much better that Chad doesn’t know. Because that way, it doesn’t get in the way of us planning the fundraiser. [phone rings]

Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to take this. Do you mind?

Oh, no, of course. 45

Shane, thank you so much for checking in. Do you have anything on John’s information, and his whereabouts that– what do you mean? I don’t understand. What is happening here? OK, OK. OK. Just let me know as soon as you hear anything, please. Please. [soft dramatic music]

Dr. Evans, I did not mean to eavesdrop, but is everything OK?

No, everything is not OK. My husband is missing.

[sighs] I just sent my draft off to legal, and I have no doubt they will deem my story is fit to print.

Let’s hope. [curious music] Is there something else, Leo?

Actually, I have some other story ideas I would love to run past you.

Great. It’s going to have to wait. Cat Greene’s coming over. We have a meeting that I need to prep.

Cat Greene? Why would you be taking a meeting with the woman who pretended to be your dead wife?

Missing? What do you mean?

John… John is missing in action. [sighs] Most people that are close to us are aware… that John does undercover work, but he has gone radio silent for a very long time. I reached out and got special permission to talk to him.

But that didn’t happen?

No. It seems that even his handler has lost contact with him, which means either he– he has gone rogue, which he is wont to do, or that– or that something terrible has happened to him. [somber music]

Well, um, pregnancy could be a possibility.

I’m late, but that’s not uncommon for me. I was really trying not to think about it, but after I got sick today, I…

Um, when was the last time that you were sexually active?

A month ago, when I was still with Alex Kiriakis. I’m sure he and his new girlfriend would be thrilled if I’m knocked up.

Hey, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, all right? Let’s just, uh, find out if you really are pregnant, OK? Come on.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Mm.

Mm. So in addition to my awkward run-in with Joy, I got some more upsetting news. [scoffs] “Body and Soul” recast my role.

[sighs] I’m sorry. Does this mean that you’re regretting your decision not to follow the show to LA?

No. Absolutely not. I think that whole acting thing was, like, some weird detour for me. Besides, I have a hard enough time staying away from you and I live across the hall. How the hell would I manage across the country?

[laughs] Well, why do you still seem bummed about this? 53

Mm, I don’t know. I think now I’m just finally realizing that now that I don’t have the show to fall back on, it’s just driving home how… directionless I am right now.

Directionless?

I just need to find my purpose again. Or at the very least, a job.

Well, I know of one place you could look for one. 54

Yeah? Are you hiring an assistant? Because I can make this food delivery happen every single day.

[laughs] No, that’s not what I meant.

Oh.

What do you think about going back to Titan? [tense music]

What if I told you that Titan Industries is interested in acquiring DiMera Enterprises?

Then I would tell you, you wasted your time, not to mention an egregious amount of jet fuel. DiMera is not for sale.

No, but with enough shareholders on our side, we could gain majority control.

[scoffs] A hostile takeover? The family will not side with you. At a minimum, you would need my vote, which I assure you, you will not get. Have a good day, gentlemen.

Wait, Mr. Shin, please. [clears throat] What if we give you a position of power in the new regime? Look, DiMera is in a crisis, thanks to Kristen. Your CEO is a sociopath.

So was your father, but he was good for the bottom line.

But can you say the same for Kristen? Or EJ and Tony’s recent stints as head of the company? I–I mean, if they had delivered, we’d be having a different conversation. But time and time again, they’ve proven themselves liabilities to you and the other shareholders. I mean, I can barely keep track of all their scandals.

Kristen was just accused of kidnapping a woman. Plus there’s the rumors of EJ’s involvement.

Did you fly me all this way to deal with idle gossip?

It’s more than gossip. What’s going to happen to the share price if the CEO is tried and convicted, and the only other family member waiting in the wings is also implicated?

What makes you believe that Titan would be any less chaotic? It’s not even clear which of you Victor truly wanted to be his successor.

That’s true, isn’t it? His will and the letter he left, they completely contradict each other. It doesn’t make any sense. But when faced with that fact, Philip and I put aside our differences for the good of the company and its shareholders. Can you really say that Stefano’s heirs would be capable of doing the same? So Mr. Shin, are you in or are you out?

It’s the not knowing that’s the worst part, isn’t it?

Yes, it is. [soft dramatic music]

You know, when I didn’t know if my mom was alive or dead…

It was agony. It was like a constant barrage of just worst-case scenarios consuming my every thought. But I did find my mom. And if a miracle can happen for us, why can’t it happen for you and John?

We have faced and survived greater odds than this. But I guess there is a time when… people’s luck just runs out, even John’s. I don’t know what I will do if anything happens to him. [breathes deeply] Whew. Sorry for being unprofessional.

Unprofessional? We talk about my love life on a regular basis. I would hardly call our relationship a professional one. [chuckles] And you’ve been there for me through some of the worst of my moments. If you think for a second that I’m not going to return the favor, then you don’t know me at all, Dr. Evans. [gentle music]

Look, not that it’s any of your business, but Cat and I, we’re working together on a fundraiser to save the hospital.

Aw. So she’s gone from grifter to philanthropist?

I’m sorry, what’s that saying about the grifters that live in glass houses?

Fair enough. I just don’t want this woman hurting you again. Are we sure we can trust her?

[laughs] OK, look, I appreciate your concern. But, uh–but you know what? We’re just doing our best to get past everything, OK? Well, she was being manipulated by Clyde, Leo.

I get that. But a decent person wouldn’t then plant roots here in Salem, and they certainly wouldn’t play party planner with the guy they conned into marrying.

The marriage was annulled.

Because she was lying about her identity!

OK, you know what? She doesn’t have feelings for me, OK? 65

Why do you not seem thrilled about that?

What are you talking about, not seem thrilled? I’m–I’m relieved, OK? Cat and I, we could never work. OK, you know what? Just stop. [stammers] She doesn’t have feelings for me. And this–that– it’s strictly professional.

If you say so, Chadwick. [shudders]

I must say, you put forth a very tantalizing offer.

I fear there’s a but coming.

I’m a firm believer in honesty. I’ve been on the board of DiMera since Stefano himself ran the company, and I’m not comfortable about going behind his daughter’s back this way.

Well, business is rarely comfortable.

And your loyalty is not being returned in kind. EJ sat on evidence that could have brought your son’s killer to justice for months.

To say nothing of the way Gabi treated him before that, and how Kristen protected her.

Gabi broke Li’s heart into a million pieces. I often wonder if he’d still be alive if he hadn’t had the misfortune of being involved with her.

If you ask me, the DiMeras have been taking your loyalty for granted.

And just to be clear, Mr. Shin, regarding our proposal– while my brother and I would remain co-CEOs of the combined enterprise, you and you alone, sir, would oversee the DiMera holdings.

I would need my position guaranteed in writing.

Is that a yes?

I’m in.

This is fantastic news, Mr. Shin.

I need to pitch this to my associates. And if we want to keep this secret, I should do this in person.

Our driver will take you to the airstrip right now. The jet should be refueled by now.

I’ll get back to you. I must say, I’m impressed.

Phil, you knocked that out of the park.

You were pretty damn awe- inspiring yourself there, Xan.

I know that. But seriously, we couldn’t have made that happen without you. Maybe we make a good team after all.

I should get back to the office.

What for? Let’s celebrate.

You go on ahead. There’s a whole new set of numbers to crunch now. Our CFO’s head is going to spin.

Well, don’t work too hard. [soft music]

This is what you wanted all along, isn’t it? Your two sons bringing out the best in each other. The DiMeras won’t know what hit them.

Titan?

Uh-huh. You liked working there last year. You were happy, weren’t you?

Hmm. Yeah. [phone beeps]

Oh.

That work?

Mm. Yeah, my mom’s having trouble editing the deck I made. 72

Oh, no. Can you just talk her through it?

Uh, no. Trust me, it’ll be quicker if I just do it myself.

OK.

But we’ll talk more about this later.

Yeah.

And think about it. Maybe your passion has always been with the family business.

Yeah. Thank you. 73

Yeah.

[sighs] Tell Mom I said hi.

I will.

So what happens now?

Well, my nurse is bringing down your sample.

God, please let it come back negative. The last thing I need right now is a baby.

Let’s just– let’s try to stay calm until we know what you’re dealing with, OK? Just remember that you have options. You are in charge of what happens to you and your body. Never forget that.

Yeah. Thank you. I’m–I’m just–I’m scared.

I understand. I’m here for you, OK? No matter what the test says.

[knocking]

Hey, there you are. 75

Sorry. I, um–I got caught up with Dr. Evans. That’s why I’m late.

Is everything OK?

Um, no. No, it’s not OK. I don’t want to speak out of turn, but I know that you and Dr. Evans are close friends.

Yeah, more than friends. She’s family. Especially after– after her being there for me and my kids after we lost Abby.

OK, well, um, you may need to return the favor.

What’s wrong?

Dr. Evans just got really bad news about her– about her husband. [soft dramatic music]

Roman. [water sloshing, bell clanging]

It’s Marlena.

Yes.

Oh, Doc, it’s– it’s you. Oh, my God, it’s you. Oh, my–oh, my God. Oh, my God.

I can’t count the number of times our love has brought us back together. I hope we get to have it again. 78

Report back the second Mr. Shin is wheels down in Hong Kong. We need to time everything just right. Keep me posted. Alex, long time no see. I’m afraid your father isn’t home yet.

Well, that’s OK. I actually came by to see you.

Hmm.

I want to come back to Titan. [curious music] 79

Cookie?

What?

They’re supposed to be a peace offering for my CFO. But you look like you could use one.

Oh. Thank you, Philip, but I’m– I’m not hungry.

Look, I know I’m not your favorite person because of how things ended with Chloe. But I’ve known you since you were a kid, so if you need to talk or you need anything, I’m here.

Um, there is one thing that you could do for me.

Name it.

Are you hiring at Titan?

Hi, this is Dr. Kiriakis. I was wondering if you could do a personal favor for me and put a rush on a blood test for a patient of mine. Thank you so much. Yeah, it was just dropped off. A pregnancy test. Patient name: Wesley, Joy. [tense music]

Joy?

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Maggie joins Holly in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and questions her doing homework on a snow day. Holly says she’s just keeping busy and guesses Maggie has been too since she didn’t see her yesterday. Maggie informs her that she took Julie to Chicago for an impromptu shopping spree to try to lift her spirits after her first Valentine’s Day without Doug. Maggie says it was special for both of them. Maggie then asks Holly how her Valentine’s Day was with Tate and if it was everything she hoped for.

Tate finds Sophia in the town square and asks if everything is okay after she wasn’t in school. Sophia says she’s fine and her mom just forced her to stay home after her cramps, but she’s feeling much better today and her morning sickness is gone. Sophia brings up her mom not standing in the way of adoption making her feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Tate informs her that he has some great news and reveals that he found a couple that wants to adopt their baby.

Johnny goes to see Marlena in her office at the hospital with roses which he says are for Chanel.

Chanel wakes up in a hospital bed with Paulina at her side. Chanel questions how Paulina knew she was there. Paulina says she found out at the Bakery and questions why she didn’t know she was in the hospital. Chanel responds that she didn’t want to worry her. Paulina asks what’s going on and if she’s alright. Chanel says she just had a minor out patient procedure as she had some tissue removed from her uterus. Paulina questions if she had another miscarriage but Chanel assures there wasn’t a pregnancy, just some cells where they weren’t supposed to be. Paulina then asks if Chanel is saying she has cancer.

Marlena tells Johnny that she’s glad that Chanel’s procedure went well. Johnny notes that Kayla said they got all of the tumor so Chanel likely won’t have follow up treatment. Marlena says if Chanel ever wants to talk about it, her door is always open. Johnny says they haven’t told anyone about this, including Paulina, because they know she would freak out if she heard cancer. Marlena agrees to keep it confidential. Marlena guesses Paulina doesn’t know that Chanel is in the hospital. Johnny confirms she has no idea.

Chanel assures Paulina that she doesn’t have cancer and just had cancerous cells removed, but Kayla said she will be fine. Paulina is relieved and talks about knowing that a cancer diagnosis isn’t what it used to be. Chanel calls her a great example of surviving cancer. Paulina says she’s grateful every day. Chanel apologizes for not telling her as she didn’t want to upset her after she’s already been through so much this year. Paulina tells her not to worry about that and let her be there for her.

Sophia asks Tate who wants to adopt their baby. Tate reminds her of when they ran in to Johnny and Chanel. Tate says he saw them at the hospital and they got to talking and they’ve been having fertility issues. Sophia asks if they are really serious about adopting their baby. Tate confirms they are and he knows there’s still a lot to figure out but it’s great. Sophia questions Tate knowing about this for awhile and just now telling her. Tate says he texted her yesterday. Sophia questions doing it through text, but then she remembers it was Valentine’s Day, so she asks how everything went with Holly. Tate says it was good. Sophia bets he told Holly about the couple wanting to adopt their baby before he told her. Tate admits that she knows. Sophia bets Holly is just as thrilled since if it works out, their baby won’t be a problem for them anymore.

Holly tells Maggie that her Valentine’s Day with Tate was great and romantic. Maggie is glad to hear and admits she was worried and concerned that Doug III might have gotten in the way.

Doug III sits in the living room of the Horton house and thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly until Julie comes in and asks for his thoughts.

Paulina asks Chanel how she found out about the abnormal cells. Chanel explains that she and Johnny knew they had to wait six months before she could get pregnant again, so they made an appointment with Kayla to start trying. Paulina guesses it didn’t turn out like they hoped which Chanel confirms. Paulina asks if this means they will have to wait even longer. Chanel says that it does and that her chances of another molar pregnancy have increased. Chanel is not sure she’s ready to go through that heartbreak again. Chanel then informs Paulina that she and Johnny have been talking about going through another route to starting a family as they have been talking about adoption.

Johnny tells Marlena that it’s not like Chanel won’t be able to get pregnant again in the future and they are not ruling that out, but they want to start a family now. Johnny asks if Marlena doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Marlena says she’s just processing it but she doesn’t understand the rush since they are both very young and just came through a rough patch in their marriage. Johnny says before the whole mess with Alex and Joy, they were talking about having a baby and that’s what they wanted to do. Johnny insists that they feel stronger than ever after everything they’ve been through. Johnny states that things are really good between them right now and it feels like fate that this situation has fallen in to their laps which Marlena questions. Johnny then informs her that they found a couple that wants to give their baby up for adoption and they know them, so it feels like it could be a really good fit. Marlena asks if she knows them. Johnny reveals that it’s Sophia and Tate.

Tate tells Sophia that he didn’t mean to upset her and apologizes if he overstepped since this is her decision too. Tate insists that Johnny and Chanel are really great people and everything felt like it was falling in to place. Sophia just wishes he talked with her about it before telling Holly. Tate admits he should have and apologizes. Sophia says it’s okay and that she understands. Sophia brings up that Tate has known Johnny his whole life which should make things easier to feel like they are giving the baby to a loving home with a happy life. They agree that is all they want. Sophia adds that as much as Tate might love Johnny and Chanel and think they will be the perfect parents, she’s afraid her mother might not.

Holly asks Maggie why she would think Doug III would have gotten in the way of her Valentine’s Day with Tate. Maggie explains that she saw Julie, who mentioned that Doug III went to fetch a book of poems from the cabin so she worried that they were going to have a collision course. Maggie says she wanted to warn her but she didn’t want to interrupt her evening. Holly assures that it all worked out for the most part as Tate was running late since he had to take Sophia to the hospital for cramps and while she was waiting, Doug III showed up and found the book of poems. Maggie notes that Julie is grateful and calls Doug III a nice young man. Maggie says she’s glad Doug III showed up in Julie’s life when he did. Holly agrees that he is nice and great. Maggie asks if there’s something more. Holly then flashes back to Doug III admitting to her that he stole Julie’s necklace. Maggie then asks if there’s a problem between her and Doug III. Holly says it’s not a problem exactly but reveals she was taken aback because Doug III told her that he had feelings for her.

Doug III claims to Julie that he was just thinking about his Grandfather, Doug with the book of poems. Julie talks about it being one of the few material things that still mean something to her and says she’s fortunate it made it through the fire along with the time capsule. Julie wishes that Alice’s diamond necklace hadn’t disappeared on her watch and declares that she will never forgive herself for that. Doug III tells her that she can’t blame herself for the necklace being stolen as the only person to blame is the thief. Julie blame herself for pointing the finger at her own brother, who was there for Doug’s funeral and then he had to leave, so Doug III didn’t get to meet him. Julie says they hadn’t seen each other in years but vowed to stay in closer touch. Julie comments that you can’t have too much family around in times like this. Julie then reveals that her brother sent her a letter yesterday, talking about how wonderful it was for them to reconnect and then he said that Ciara was wrong to accuse him of stealing the necklace. Julie reads the letter where Steven swore on the memory of Tom and Alice that he had nothing to do with it. Julie explains to Doug III that Steven had trouble with the law in his younger days, but she knows that if he’s swearing on Tom and Alice’s memory then he would never lie. Julie says she was so focused on it being Steven that she didn’t imagine any other possibilities. Doug III asks what other possibilities she thinks there could be. Julie admits she doesn’t know. Doug III tells her that he knows some people in the family think he might have stolen the necklace and asks if that’s what Julie thinks too.

Maggie questions Holly telling her that Doug III said he had feelings for her. Holly explains that they were reading Doug’s book of poems and guesses he got carried away as that’s when he told her that he had feelings for her. Maggie asks how she feels about that.

Chanel asks Paulina how she feels about them adopting. Paulina says if it’s the safest thing for her, she’s for it. Chanel thanks her as they hug. Paulina says all she cares about is her being happy. Paulina talks about knowing adoption agencies and offers to cut through any red tape. Chanel thanks her but says it looks like they might not have to go through an agency since the baby they might be adopting belongs to someone they know.

Marlena knows this would be an answer to Tate and Sophia’s plans but asks what her mother thinks. Johnny says she’s warming up to the idea, provided the adopting couple have good Christian values. Johnny admits they are not sure they fit the bill.

Sophia reminds Tate that her mom thinks having good Christian values means being members of the Korean Baptist church. Tate calls that so narrow minded. Tate says Johnny and Chanel aren’t Korean but he thinks Chanel might be Baptist. Sophia says she likes them but she thinks Johnny and Chanel passing the Amy Choi test is going to be an uphill battle. Amy then arrives and asks if she heard her name, startling Sophia.

Julie assures Doug III that she does not think he stole the necklace, believing he wasn’t even in town at the time and didn’t know about it. Julie adds that his previous run-ins with the law doesn’t make him the thief. Julie compares it to Doug having trouble with the law but later changing in to a strong and loving man. Doug III wishes he could be more like his Grandfather. Julie encourages that he is and she knows that Doug is watching over them, happy that he is now part of her life. Doug III goes back to the necklace and asks about her not suspecting her brother. Julie says she was afraid of implicating Steven but she’s going to have to talk to JJ about it. Julie says the necklace belonged to her Grandmother and that’s what makes it precious to her because Alice was the diamond in their family. Julie declares that it would mean the world to get it back. Doug III says he’s praying for that too.

Holly tells Maggie that when Doug III said he had feelings for her, it didn’t make her have any feelings for him, adding that Tate is her boyfriend who she loves. Maggie guesses it made her uncomfortable. Holly thinks Doug III was mortified and calls it no big deal. Maggie points out that Holly did bring it up as something that bothered her. Maggie asks if it bothers Tate. Holly admits that Tate doesn’t know as she could tell he was a bit jealous and brought up how he keeps finding them together. Holly feels there’s no point in saying anything. Maggie says that is as long as Doug III is completely clear where Holly stands. Holly thinks he is and says they didn’t finish the conversation since he left in a hurry. Holly remarks that she and Tate don’t need another problem added to their relationship.

Amy questions Sophia and Tate talking about a couple passing the Amy Choi test. Sophia confirms that Tate was telling her about these wonderful people interested in adopting their baby. Amy asks who it is. Sophia informs her that it’s Tate’s cousin Johnny and his wife Chanel, who both come from prominent Salem families. Sophia doesn’t recognize their names from their church. Sophia says they go to a different church and claims they are very active members. Sophia claims that Chanel even runs the women’s bible study, insisting they are very religious and she knows they are the perfect couple to adopt their baby. Amy calls that a relief because she’s not giving her grandchild over to any one who is not.

Marlena encourages Johnny that any baby would be lucky to have he and Chanel as parents. regardless of religion. Johnny isn’t sure that will cut it for Sophia’s mom. Marlena tells him to let her know if there’s anything she can do to help. Johnny asks if Marlena thinks this is a good idea. Marlena knows Tate and Sophia are not ready to be parents while Johnny and Chanel are. Marlena comments on the transition keeping the baby in the family. Johnny admits they haven’t gotten in to specifics. Marlena calls it a lot to think about and wishes him luck with whatever they decide.

Paulina questions Chanel about her and Johnny adopting Tate’s baby. Paulina says what concerns her is keeping an adoption in the family can be difficult. Chanel guesses she’s thinking about Lani. Paulina talks about how hard it was for her to give Lani up to her sister and how it led to a whole lot of problems between them. Chanel assures they plan to be upfront with the baby from the beginning with no secrets. Chanel adds that she’s not sure how involved Sophia will want to be since she is very driven to go off to college and med school. Paulina asks about Johnny and Tate being cousins and how that could be a source of conflict. Chanel doesn’t want to get ahead of themselves. Paulina feels it could be a wonderful arrangement but could also be much more complicated than they realize.

Amy says she wants to meet Chanel and Johnny before any decision is made and suggests doing it today for lunch. Sophia calls that short notice. Amy says not if this really matters to them, so Tate agrees to set it up and thanks Amy as she walks away. Tate questions Sophia making claims about bible study. Sophia admits she got carried away while Tate remarks that this will be an interesting lunch.

Johnny and Marlena join Chanel and Paulina in Chanel’s hospital room. Chanel notes that she just got Paulina all up to speed. Chanel adds that Kayla just discharged her and she feels great. Marlena mentions Johnny telling her about the adoption plans and says they would like to have them, Tate, Sophia, and Brady over for dinner. Johnny adds that Tate said he would speak to Sophia and would be in touch. Johnny then gets a text from Tate about meeting up. Marlena says that sounds like good news.

Maggie asks Holly how things are going with Tate, Sophia, and the pregnancy. Holly responds that Tate is with Sophia now, talking about adoption stuff. Holly says they are all just hoping it works out. Maggie calls it a very stressful situation for her. Maggie is sure it means a lot to Tate that Holly is by his side through all of this. Holly responds that she loves Tate. Maggie questions if Holly has thought about what might happen if the adoption doesn’t work out. Holly says she’s trying not to go there, but if Tate and Sophia end up having to raise the baby together, then the three of them will have to figure it out together.

Doug III tells Julie that he’s sorry the whole necklace situation is so upsetting to her. Julie says he’s not to blame and thanks him for caring and retreiving the book of poetry. Julie asks if he ran in to Holly at the cabin since Maggie said that she and Tate were celebrating Valentine’s together. Doug III confirms that he did run in to Holly, but he got out of there as soon as Tate showed up. Julie calls that wise so he wasn’t a third wheel on Valentine’s Day. Julie says she is off to the grocery store and exits.

Paulina tells Marlena that she felt terrible that Chanel didn’t want to share with her that she was in the hospital. Marlena believes Chanel didn’t want to worry her and adds that Johnny didn’t tell her either. Paulina asks if Marlena knew about the adoption. Marlena says she didn’t until just now but she thinks it’s a wonderful solution for everyone involved. Marlena asks if Paulina disagrees. Paulina just wants them to know what they are getting in to. Marlena thinks they do. Paulina says they will see. Marlena adds that she’s glad Chanel’s procedure went well. Paulina prays there is a happy ending for everyone.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Johnny asks if she’s sure she’s up to this. Chanel assures that she feels fine and she can’t wait another minute to find out if they are going to be parents. Johnny hopes Paulina didn’t upset her. Chanel says she was fine after she got done panicking. Chanel relates to Sophia, having a mom that loves her so much that sometimes it feels like you can’t breathe. They meet with Sophia and Tate. Sophia says they are really excited they are interested in adopting their baby. Tate adds that Amy wants to meet them if they are free for lunch. Johnny says they live in a house with servants and cooks so it would be no problem. Chanel adds that they are very eager to meet her. Sophia then tells them that there are one or two things they should know beforehand.

Doug III remains in the Horton house and thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly before Tate interrupted them. Holly then enters the room.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

Holly, what are you doing here?

We need to talk… about what happened at the cabin.

Oh.

You said you had feelings for me.

Yeah, I did. But like I also said, I was hoping we could forget all about that.

And like I said, I couldn’t. And then Tate showed up, and we didn’t get to unpack all this.

Do we need to? I mean, I’m not sure if I have anything left to say.

Well, maybe you don’t, but I do.

Tate and I are both really excited that you’re interested in adopting our baby.

Well, we’re really excited as well.

Yes, yes. Very.

So we told Sophia’s mother about you, and she really wants to meet you. So are you free for lunch? I know it’s short notice.

Yeah, you know, as it turns out, we live in a mansion with cooks and servants, so we can handle short notice.

Yeah, and we’re really eager to meet her too.

Um, so there’s just one or two things that you should probably know beforehand.

Okay. Yeah, yeah, we’re– we’re listening.

Uh, so–so, um– do you remember how I told you that Mrs. Choi is searching for a couple with good Christian values?

Yeah.

Oh, I remember.

Well, uh, Sophia might have oversold you guys a little bit.

Oh. Uh, how much is a little bit? [quirky music]

Let’s just say we’re gonna need all the prayers we can get.

Well, I wish I could have been there for your mother’s arraignment, Kristen, but it just didn’t seem wise given the Ava of it all. I hope you’re right that she keeps quiet about all this for Brady and Rachel’s sake. Rafe? Don’t worry about him. Rolf’s serum worked a little too well. Total amnesia. As long as she keeps it to herself, we should be in the clear. [chuckles] Good luck. [phone beeps] [exhales] [chuckles] Oh, I couldn’t have planned this better myself. The police think that Rafe is Arnold pulling some kind of con. Not even Rafe knows he’s himself. [knocks at door] Okay. [clears throat] [suspenseful music]

Paulina.

It’s Mayor Price to you.

[distant sirens wailing]

Gabi, you’re back already.

Yeah, and with the lab report. Thought you’d want to be here when I opened it. [soft tense music] Ready?

Well?

It’s not a match. Whoever I plucked that hair from isn’t related to me. Which means the guy who left you at the altar, the one who helped EJ frame you–

Isn’t Rafe.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

So the man I almost married was some imposter?

I can’t believe that any of this is real. It all sounds completely insane.

But Steph was right. I mean, this all happened before. Rafe was replaced by a double who fooled everyone around him, even his own wife. I–

Oh, God, did he–

No. Whoever that man is, we haven’t shared a bed in months. Not since New Year’s.

Oh, thank God. That’s around the time EJ hired Rafe. The switch must have happened around then, right?

I don’t know. I don’t know what to think. I don’t know. All I know is that if I slow down and really process what’s happened to Rafe, to me, to all of us, I’ll break. And I can’t break. Not yet. Not until we find Rafe.

And bring Arnold Feniger to justice. 11

I mean, I know it makes the most sense that it’s him. But all those DNA results confirm is that the man I almost married is a stranger. It doesn’t prove that it’s Arnold.

But after the way Steph said he treated her, it’s the only thing about this that does make sense, especially since he was working for EJ. [tense music]

If you’re here to see Johnny and Chanel–

Mm, I’m here to see you, EJ. I’ve given a lot of thought to the pitch you made to me on Valentine’s Day to hire you as DA. You made a pretty persuasive argument.

Did I?

Mm. As you pointed out, Jada Hunter championed Belle Black as the new district attorney. But, um, since Jada’s corruption has been exposed–

Belle could be compromised as well. 13

Oh, I believe Belle to be a person of integrity. But the optics here aren’t good.

Does that mean you’re giving me my job back?

No, that doesn’t make a– a lick of sense, does it? I mean, why would I ever appoint a DA whose ass is going straight to prison? [tense music]

A woman’s bible study group? 14

That you lead.

Ah.

But you could just think of it as, uh, exaggerating your resume.

Yeah.

[laughs]

Look, Tate, it– it’s one thing to bend the truth, okay? Chanel and I do go to church, sometimes. But this is a full-on lie.

I know. And I–I get it. So if you wanted to back out now, we would understand. [gentle acoustic music]

What do you think?

I mean, I– I don’t love the idea of lying to Mrs. Choi.

No.

I know. I’m sorry.

But, uh, Johnny and I are ready to be parents, and I’ve looked at how long the wait lists are for adoption and surrogacy. And, well, when you said that you were willing to let us raise your baby, it just– it kind of felt like it was meant to be.

Wait, so you’re– you’re saying–

I’m–I’m saying that I will go along with your story, if Johnny agrees.

I’m in if you are. 17

That’s so awesome. Thank you.

Yes, thank you. Great. Uh, so– so I’ll just tell Mrs. Choi to meet us at your place. Does that still work?

Yeah. Yeah, let’s just, uh– let’s get this over with.

[laughs] Yeah. And that gives us just enough time, if we head home now, so that we can set up and we can get our story straight, huh?

God willing.

[laughs]

Was that too–too soon? [both laugh]

All right.

So I’ve been running through everything we said to each other at the cabin, and I’m just worried I left you with the wrong impression.

How so? 19

Well, you said you want me to forget your feelings towards me, and I said I couldn’t. But that doesn’t mean I share them.

Right.

Like, I’m flattered. Really, Doug, I am. But I have a boyfriend who I love so much.

Well, I’m really sorry that I put you in a weird position and that I made things awkward between us. And look, I totally get it if you think that we can’t be friends anymore.

Doug, stop. We are friends. And I’m not saying I want anything to change, just as long as you know friends is all we can ever be. [somber music]

Your friendship means the world to me. Of course I want to stay friends. Just friends. 21

Good. I’m glad.

And if it helps, I’ve already started to move on. Julie was very adamant about that.

Wait, you told Julie about me?

Don’t worry, don’t worry. Not by name. But even without knowing all the players, she still gives the best advice.

[laughs] Damn. Straight to the point, no filter. 22

Something like that.

Well, it’s nice to see that you and Julie have gotten so close.

Yeah, we have. Which makes me feel even worse about stealing your grandmother’s necklace. Especially because, well, Julie was just here telling me that her brother Steven sent her a letter swearing that he didn’t take it.

Did she believe him? 23

Yeah, she did. And now, she’s thinking about going to the police to find the real culprit, meaning I need to get that necklace back to her ASAP.

Okay. Well, how’s the search going?

Well, Leo was supposed to put me in touch with the guy who’s fencing it, but I haven’t heard back from him.

Have you figured out how you’re going to pay for it yet? 24

I’m hoping maybe he’ll let me pay in installments.

Mm.

I know, I know. It’s not a student loan, but it’s the only plan I have. That’s if this guy ever gets back to Leo.

Okay. Well, why don’t we go find Leo in person and give him a little nudge?

We?

Yes, we. We’re friends, right? 25

Yeah, I hope so.

Good.

But I just– I figured you had better things to do, like hang out with your boyfriend.

Tate has his hands full today. He found a couple that wants to adopt his and Sophia’s baby.

Damn. I was just hoping that I could get lunch with Holly. I was going to surprise her, given how much I’ve been flaking on her lately. 26

Well, I can run interference without you. I know this was my lie, after all.

No. No, this–this is way more important.

But won’t Holly be upset?

No. I mean, it’s not like we had firm plans anyway, and she’s been really amazing about the whole situation.

Must be nice to have someone you can lean on.

You know you do too. You have me. No matter what happens, Sophia, we’re in this together.

Thanks. That means a lot. [laughs] [sentimental music] So I’m–I’m going to go round up my mom, and I’ll see you at the DiMeras’.

Okay.

There must be a misunderstanding. My rear isn’t heading anywhere near a jail cell.

Please. You’re named in the highest-profile case in years. Ava Vitali accused you of aiding and abetting Rachel Blake in her kidnapping.

[chuckles] Ava has a long-standing grudge against me. She’ll say anything to get revenge.

Speaking of revenge, what about what you’ve done to Jada Hunter?

I haven’t done anything to her.

Oh, but there’s a theory floating around that you replaced her fiancé with an imposter.

That’s absurd.

Oh, is it? Am I supposed to believe that it was just a coincidence that you hired Fake Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada? And didn’t you, uh, try this scheme once before with Arnold Feniger?

Arnold Feniger is dead, or so I’m told. And even if I had an axe to grind against Jada, it wouldn’t have mattered if there was no therethere. Except there was. Concrete evidence that the former commissioner is just as dirty as the felons she put behind bars.

We’ll see about that.

Yes, we will. And the public will see that your administration has been in absolute freefall since you made the ill-advised decision to cut ties with me, a quantifiably successful DA, for personal reasons.

Personal reasons? Oh, hardly.

You didn’t have to like me. You just had to let me do my job. And instead, you have jeopardized your entire reelection. Mark my words, if Jada Hunter is convicted– and I suspect she will be– you will beg me to come back as your district attorney.

So do you really think that we can pull this off?

Well, that depends. How up are you on your bible verses?

Mm, pretty rusty.

Well, don’t worry about it, okay? Because we are just going to focus as much as we can on the truth, which is that we are good, decent people, Chanel. And this baby is going to grow up surrounded by love. All right? The most important thing is that Mrs. Choi sees that we’re all one big, happy family.

You arrogant son of a bitch! [tense music]

[exhales] I feel like such an idiot. I’m a detective. How did I not realize that my own fiancé was replaced by a different person?

Yeah, how do you think I feel? He’s my brother. I’ve known him my entire life.

Except I kept ignoring all the red flags. Ugh. That Arnold guy kissed me. You’d think that I would notice the difference then. [somber music] Rafe needs our help. We need to find him.

What?

If this has been going on for months, how do we know if Rafe is still alive? I mean, what if–

No. I would know if he were gone, and you would too. Listen to your heart. What is it telling you?

That he’s still out there, somewhere.

And we’re gonna find him together.

Well, that was disappointing.

Is it crazy that I was still holding out hope for the necklace still not to be sold?

No, not crazy at all. And there still is hope. I mean, Leo said he had tracked down who bought it, so– we’re gonna find Julie’s necklace, okay? I promise. [mellow acoustic music]

What’s going on here? [tense music]

You think I’m going to give you your job back? You led a recall petition against me, DiMera, so you can go straight to hell.

Mama, what is going on?

Your father-in-law is thirsty for his old job back. I was kindly explaining I wouldn’t rehire him in a million years.

Well, it didn’t sound very kind to me.

I, myself, have been nothing but cordial.

Yeah, sure you were, Elvis.

Okay, you know what? You guys, we do not have time for this right now. Amy Choi is on her way over here to have lunch with us.

And who is that?

You remember how I told you that we want to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby? Well, Mrs. Choi is the grandmother of that baby.

Yes, and she gets the final say in all of this, so we need to make a good impression.

Oh, well, in that case, I’ll just get out of your hair, and you can get ready.

No, no, actually, please. It’s–it’s actually kind of perfect that you’re here because we need to show Mrs. Choi that we have strong family values.

Oh.

Yes, yes, yes. And having you and EJ here could help us, you know, prove that idea.

Oh. Huh, EJ and strong family values?

Hey, I never dumped my child on my sister to raise. How is Lani, by the way?

You keep my daughter’s name out of your mouth.

Okay, enough, both of you, all right? This is really, really important to us, all right? And so if you two cannot act civilly for just one lunch, then you both should leave.

Uh, I’m sorry, Chanel. I’ll be on my best behavior.

As will I.

Okay. Uh, good. So Chanel and I, we should probably go get changed. Uh, we’ll head upstairs. I trust you two are not going to kill each other?

You can count on us.

Well, thank you. [soft music]

For the record, I am so over you right now.

Yeah, well, you’re not exactly my favorite person either, but let’s try and keep it in check, shall we? We need to make a good impression for Mrs. Choi’s sake. [door clicks]

And our children.

Yeah.

I hope we’re not interrupting. [tense music]

Tate, hi. Uh, Doug and I were just talking.

About?

Nothing, really.

Well, it–it didn’t look like nothing. You were holding hands just now.

No, no, I was just supporting him as a friend.

What are you talking about?

Well, it’s not really my place to say.

Holly, it’s okay. We need to tell him the truth about everything. [tense music]

You don’t have to say anything.

It’s cool, really. Holly was just trying to make me feel better. I did something pretty awful, and the guilt was practically killing me.

Guilt about what? What did you do? 46

Doug–

I stole a necklace, a really expensive one.

So you’re a thief?

No. No, he’s not. He just–he made a mistake, and he’s trying to make it right.

And Holly’s been helping me do that.

Helping you? Wow. Helping you how? 47

Well, you see, the necklace was fenced, so we’re trying to track down who bought it. That way, he can return it to its rightful owner.

The rightful owner? You mean the person that he stole it from? Holly, did–you– are you sure that you want to get wrapped up in this? Like, you could really get in trouble here.

Tate, I know what I’m doing. I’m fine, okay? 48

Look, I have to go. Sophia and her mother are meeting Johnny and Chanel, and I feel like I should be there. But I really want to talk to you about this later. Alone.

Okay.

Oh, in the meantime, watch your purse. [tense music]

Why did you do that? Why did you just tell Tate you stole Julie’s necklace?

You’re not interrupting a thing. We’re just a little embarrassed, that’s all. You just caught us talking about how we wanted to make a good first impression.

Oh, I understand. This is all a little nerve-racking.

Your butler let us in. I hope that’s okay. 50

More than okay.

Johnny and Chanel, they’re upstairs getting ready. I’m Paulina Price, Chanel’s mother.

Of course. I know who you are, Madam Mayor.

Oh, please. Call me Paulina.

Amy Choi. And this is my daughter, Sophia.

And I’m EJ, Johnny’s father.

Uh, we haven’t officially met, but I used to hang here with Holly sometimes.

And I’ve been friendly with your wife for some time.

His wife?

Yes, Nicole and I are both pretty active in our daughters’ lives. Lots of carpooling and PTA meetings. I haven’t seen her in ages, though. Will she be joining us?

Yes, EJ, will she be joining us?

No, I’m afraid not. 52

Uh, Holly’s mom and Mr. DiMera got a divorce last year.

Nicole lives in Paris now.

I see. I’m sorry.

Oh, no, no. No need to be sorry. No, no. I hear she– she’s really happy. Thriving, even.

[chuckles] While I do wish Nicole the best, we would still be married if it were up to me. The sanctity of marriage is very, very important to me. But alas, there was nothing I could do. She left me for another man.

How terrible.

Mm. A defrocked priest, if you can imagine.

Look, EJ, please, let’s not bore Mrs. Choi with the details of your divorce. Let’s talk about more cheerful topics.

Oh, he’s not boring me. And I appreciate your honesty, EJ. [light suspenseful music]

Mrs. Choi. Hi, Johnny DiMera. Pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.

I assume that you’ve all met?

Yes, we have. And your father was just telling us about his divorce from Nicole. 55

Oh, he was? Yeah, uh–yes, that was very unfortunate. But I can assure you that Chanel and I are not headed for the same fate. We are in this for the long haul. In fact, we’re hoping that, um, Tate and Sophia’s baby could be our first step towards growing our family.

I’m happy to hear that. But choosing the right adoptive parents for my grandchild is no small matter to me. Before I make any decisions, we should all get to know each other better.

Oh, Chanel and I couldn’t agree any more. In fact, I’m sure my wife will be joining us shortly.

Here I am. Sorry to keep you all waiting.

We need to play this right. We need to prove that the man in custody is Arnold, then we can use it as leverage. 57

And force him to tell us where Rafe is. So what are we waiting for? I’ll drive us to the station.

No, he’ll–he’ll just stick to his amnesia story, to say nothing of the fact that he’s lawyered up.

Give me ten minutes alone with him. He’ll beg for mercy and cop to everything.

That’s a one-way ticket to getting all the charges tossed. Going through Arnold is a dead end. [pensive music] 58

Then we don’t go through Arnold. There’s one other person that can lead us to Rafe.

EJ.

Mm-hmm.

He’s worked with Arnold before. And if he knows anything about this, he’ll know where Rafe is.

But where? It’s not like he’d keep my brother in the mansion. There’s too many people living there. Any one of them could stumble upon him. – Jada. – Here you are. I knew I was right.

That would be a first. What are you doing down here?

Looking for you.

Fine. You’ve found me. Now tell me why.

You know why. I know exactly what you’re up to, EJ. [clattering] What was that noise? [tense music]

Jada.

EJ might not keep him in the mansion, but he might be keeping him under it.

[quirky tense music]

Would you care for another? 61

Oh, don’t mind if I do. Dare I ask for the recipe?

Oh, I couldn’t possibly take credit. We have a, uh–a staff full of people in the kitchen.

[chuckles]

Isn’t that great, Mom? The baby would have gourmet cooking every day.

Hey, hey. I’m sorry I’m late, everyone. Hope I didn’t miss– Anything.

Well, that’s okay, Tate. I told my mom that you were picking up the dessert.

Right. Yes. Yeah, yeah. And that’s what I did. I wanted to show off the amazing cookies that Chanel has at her bakery.

You own your own bakery?

Oh, uh, yes, I do. A lovely little space in the square. Maybe you’ve heard of it– Sweet Bits?

Oh. I always thought that name was a bit inappropriate. I’m not a fan of double entendres.

Oh. Oh, wow. You know, it never even crossed my mind.

[laughs nervously] Yeah. Yeah, I guess, uh, sometimes we’re just– we’re just too innocent for our own good, you know.

[chuckles]

Mrs. Choi, may I interest you in a drink?

Water, please.

Coming up.

Oh, Chanel, uh, that’s quite a lovely necklace.

Oh, well, thank you. My mother got it for me for my first communion.

[chuckles]

And what about you, EJ?

My mother is quite devout.

And your father?

[inhales sharply] Nothing was more important to him than eternal life.

How wonderful. And how lucky that Chanel and Johnny found partners whose families share similar values.

[laughs] Almost too good to be true. [chuckles]

Where the hell is my brother, you sick son of a bitch? [tense dramatic music]

Okay, for starters, I never said it was Julie’s necklace that I took. Tate has no idea that it has anything to do with the Hortons. And look, Tate clearly had the wrong idea about us, so I figured it would be better to just tell him the truth. Or at least part of it.

Still, that was really risky.

Yeah, maybe. But I’m not gonna ask you to lie to him.

Well, I don’t know what to say. Thank you.

Now, the only question is, is Tate gonna rat me out before I can make this right?

[tense music]

What’s happening?

No clue, but it cannot be good.

Maybe we can all discuss this at another time.

Or perhaps never. You both have a lot of nerve just barging in here.

We want answers, EJ. Where’s Rafe? 69

Dad, what are they talking about?

You haven’t heard? Your father kidnapped Rafe and replaced him with Arnold Feniger. Again.

I did no such thing.

Arnold Feniger is dead.

Yeah, that’s what we thought. But we just tested his DNA from the man in custody right now.

The guy who almost married Jada, who was working for your father, isn’t my brother.

Yeah, we think someone may have swapped him out months ago.

Dad…

please tell me you didn’t have anything to do with this. Not after what that guy did to Mom.

Of course I didn’t.

Then I guess you won’t mind if I take a look around in the tunnels.

[scoffs] This is absurd.

Johnny, would you show me to the tunnels?

Good heavens. What is going on here?

You can’t just come storming in here and snoop around– without a warrant, no less.

Who needs a warrant? I’m not a cop anymore, thanks to you. 72

If you have nothing to hide, you’ll let her go down there.

Johnny, would you show me to the tunnels?

Son, please.

Thank you, Johnny.

You know, uh, maybe we should just reschedule.

No. No need. Jada and Gabi will be leaving very soon, and I’ll expect an apology before they go. 73

[chuckles] I swear, if you hurt my brother–

I do not know anything about Rafe or Arnold Feniger.

You better be telling the truth. Because I swear to God, if I find out you had anything to do with the man who raped my mother, there will be hell to pay. [dramatic music]

[soft tense music]

Uh, she’s been down there a while. Maybe I should go check on her. [footsteps approaching]

Well, did you find Rafe?

No sign of him.

Ah, shucks. That’s because he was never there. Now, please, get the hell out of my house.

This isn’t over, EJ. We know you had something to do with this.

And once we find Rafe, you are gonna go to prison for the rest of your life.

[door clicks]

[clears throat]

More, uh, cookies, anyone? [chuckles]

You can trust Tate. He can keep a secret.

If he wants to.

What’s that supposed to mean?

It’s just–look, it’s very obvious that I’m not Tate’s favorite person, okay? He doesn’t know anything about me, except that he keeps catching me alone with you. Why would he keep it quiet for me?

You’re right. He wouldn’t. But he would for me. 77

Well, not if he thinks I’m gonna get you in trouble.

Let me just worry about Tate, okay? I’ll make him understand why this is so important. Besides, I doubt he’s giving it much thought today. He’s too busy focusing on making sure Mrs. Choi doesn’t run for the hills when she meets the DiMeras.

Come along, Sophia.

We haven’t even finished lunch yet.

I’ve lost my appetite. 78

Oh. Whatever is going on with Johnny’s father, that is no reflection on his son or my daughter. Now, you–you’ve got to believe that.

I don’t know what to believe. But what I do know is that the three of us need to have a long chat so we can reevaluate this situation. Now, let’s go. [soft dramatic music]

I’ll be in touch, I guess.

[sighs] There’s no way they’re gonna let us adopt that baby now, is there?

Mom, just please give Mr. DiMera a chance to explain himself.

She’s right, Mrs. Choi. It sounds like Gabi and Jada have got this totally wrong. 80

And Commissioner Hunter was the one all over the news, remember? So was Gabi a while back.

Even if they were wrong this time, Johnny admitted that his father was once mixed up with that horrible man. I’m sorry, but I am not stepping one foot back in that house of horrors. And I am certainly not giving Johnny and Chanel DiMera my grandchild. [tense music]

Well, thanks a lot, Dad. Pretty sure you just blew any chance we had of adopting Tate and Sophia’s baby.

How are you blaming me? Jada and Gabi were the ones who came storming in here with their baseless accusations.

Were they baseless?

Look at me, son. Hand to God, I’m not holding Rafe hostage. 82

[exhales] Really? Then why did I see you hanging out with Rafe around the holidays in this very room?

[sighs] Because I hired Rafe to investigate Jada. Obviously I couldn’t just come right out and tell you.

Except Rafe acted like he didn’t even know me. Was it Feniger the whole time? Hmm?

[scoffs] It must have been. No wonder he was so willing to uncover his fiancée’s corruption. [sighs]

So that’s your story, huh? You had no idea that Rafe was ever replaced?

That’s the truth.

Well, I hope to God it is. Because if I find out that you lied to me again about the man who violated my mother, you will never see me, you will never see Chanel, you will never see our family ever again. And I will never forgive you.

[tense music]

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Days Opinions For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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It’s so obvious that Chad and Cat had to work together to save the hospital. The writers had to come up with an excuse to have them together. You would think Chad wouldn’t want anything to do with her after what she did. She may have schemed to save her mother but that doesn’t change what she was willing to do. The writers should have come up with a better way to get Chad and Cat together.

Speaking of the writers, they are going overboard trying to make the audience believe that Stephanie is the only one with a brain in Salem. She was the only one who realized that Rafe could be Arnold. Gabi has been around him, but didn’t realize he could have been Arnold. Unless we remember it wrong, we thought Gabi was in town when Arnold was the first time. Gabi couldn’t be the one to figure it out. It had to be Stephanie. How many ways do we have to be told that Stephanie saves the day?

Jada wasted no time sleeping with Shawn. We know “Rafe” cheated on her, but she wasn’t right to do the same thing. She basically used Shawn to get over Rafe. Just because she said she was attracted to Shawn when they were partners doesn’t change that she used him. How was she any different from Rafe? Now that she knows that Rafe wasn’t himself, she cheated on him for nothing. We know the truth will come out eventually and she will expect Rafe to forgive him.

Why would Marlena expect Kayla to accept Cat so easily? Kayla was right to think Chad shouldn’t want to be around Cat after what she did. Marlena forgives everyone no matter what they do to her family and friends. This is the same person who embraced Ben after he tried to kill Will so it’s not a surprise that she would be Team Cat.

We don’t understand why it was so hard to believe that Arnold could be alive. People never die in Salem so they should know that it was possible that he could still be alive. Did they really have to be convinced that someone is still alive? Look at all the other people who have returned from the dead.

It was so convenient that EJ was able to get Rita to get rid of Arnold before he got busted. We know the writers had to come up with something to get EJ off the hook but that was too convenient. The same thing happened with Kristen. She conveniently talked Brady into convincing Ava not to press charges against Kristen for kidnapping her. The writers shouldn’t have come up with stories like these when it paints their characters into a corner.

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Days Nitpicks & Flubs For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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by Michele & Cheryl

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Monday

-The music playing while Marlena and Cat were shown could be heard playing while Chad and Leo were show.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada while Alex and Stephanie were shown kissing.

-Gabi could be heard talking to Javi while Jada was shown.

-Leo could be heard talking to Chad while Marlena was shown.

-Why would Will call Alex to tell him about a birthday video with Sonny and Arianna when Sonny could have called himself? Alex is Sonny’s brother, not Will’s so you would think Sonny would have called him.

Tuesday

-Cat could be heard talking to Chad while Jada and Shawn were shown kissing.

-Alex could be heard talking to Stephanie while Cat was shown.

-Jada could be heard talking to Shawn while Cat was shown.

-Arnold could be heard talking to Gabi while Stephanie and Alex were shown.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada while Arnold and Savannah were shown.

Wednesday

-Why was it hard for Belle to believe that Rachel Blake was alive when her mother has returned from the death several times?

-Kristen could be heard talking to EJ while Belle and Brady were shown.

-Jada could be heard talking to Stephanie while Rafe was shown.

-Gabi could be heard talking to Arnold while Shawn was shown.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada and Stephanie while Arnold was shown.

-Brady could be heard talking to Belle while Kristen and EJ were shown.

-When did Ava become Brady’s girlfriend when they only went on one date?

Thursday

-Belle could be heard talking to EJ while Brady was shown.

-Marlena could be heard talking to Kayla while EJ was shown.

-In Wednesday’s episode, Rafe had dog tags on his neck, but in this episode, the tags were gone.

-EJ could be heard talking to Belle while Shawn and Jada were shown.

-Rafe could be heard talking to Shawn and Jada while Gabi was shown.

-Kayla could be heard talking to Gabi while Ava was shown.

Friday

-Sophia could be heard talking to Tate while Holly was shown.

-Marlena could be heard talking to Johnny while Tate was shown.

-Chanel could be heard talking to Paulina while Johnny was shown.

-The music in Doug’s scene could be heard while Holly was shown.

-Doug’s flashback could be heard before it was shown.

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Days Best Lines For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Chad: What’s up?
Leo: Well, I was on one of my therapy-recommended anxiety strolls and this was on my route.

(to himself)
Arnold: I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m bored. I’m bored with porn. I need the real thing.

(to Marlena about the hospital being sold)
Cat: The hospital’s going to board up the building and put a for sale sign on it?

(to Chad)
Leo: I’ve always considered myself to be very versatile, something of a Renaissance man, sort of like the Talented Mr. Ripley minus the murder and sadism but keeping in Jude Law and the luscious Italian scenery.

(to Chad)
Leo: Would you call Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights a one-off?

Jada: For some reason with Rafe, I missed the flags, all of them.
Shawn: Why are you being so hard on yourself? This is not your fault. Before this happened, Rafe was a stand-up guy. Everybody thought so. I mean, the man had more green flags than a Brazilian soccer match.

(to Javi)
Gabi: I just wish my angel of a cousin wasn’t dating the devil.

(to Javi)
Leo: I’ve seen my fair share of devastated faces, beginning with my father’s when he discovered my collection of Cher cassettes. But I digress.

Kristen: You know what p*sses me off?
EJ: What doesn’t p*ss you off?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Good morning, sweetheart.

Good morning, Grandma.

Ah. A diligent student here. Is that homework on a snow day?

Barely a snow day. There’s, like, two flakes out there. But yes, I am keeping busy. Seems like you’ve been keeping busy, too. I don’t think I saw you at all yesterday. 1

Uh, well, that’s because I took Julie to Chicago. An impromptu shopping spree. I was trying to lift her spirits. And this is her first Valentine’s Day without Doug.

That’s really nice of you.

Yeah, it was special for both of us. Speaking of which, I haven’t had a chance to ask you how was your Valentine’s Day with Tate? Was it everything you hoped for? [soft dramatic music] [soft upbeat music]

Sophia, hey. Hi. I was worried about you when you weren’t in school yesterday. Is everything OK?

Oh, yeah. I’m fine. Um, my mom forced me to stay home after all those cramps. And I’m glad that she did, actually, because I slept for, like, 24 hours. 3

That’s great. So you’re feeling better today?

Much. Um, my morning sickness is gone. So now I kind of just want to eat everything in sight. [chuckles] My mood’s been a lot better too. You know, now that my mom is finally saying she won’t stand in the way of an adoption. As long as she approves of the couple, of course. But still, I just– I feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

Well, then I have some great news for you.

You do? What is it?

I found a couple that wants to adopt our baby. [tender music] [siren wailing]] [knock on door]

Hey, Grandma. Is this a bad time?

Oh, hi, honey. Not at all. I’m always happy to see you. Come in.

Hey.

Oh, mm, mm. You made my day. [Johnny chuckles] Looks like you’re about to make somebody else’s day, too. Are you here to visit a patient?

Uh, yes, yes. These are for Chanel. [sparse somber music]

Oh, my baby.

Mama?

Oh. Oh, I’m sorry if I woke you, sweetheart.

No, no, it’s fine. I wasn’t really asleep. But how did you know I was here?

I found out from the new girl behind the counter at Sweet Bits. Chanel, why wasn’t I told you were in the hospital?

I didn’t want to worry you.

Oh, baby, well, what’s going on? Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. It was just a minor outpatient procedure. I had some, uh, tissue removed from my uterus.

From your– did you have another miscarriage?

No, no, no, no. There wasn’t a pregnancy. It was just some cells that were growing where they weren’t supposed to be.

Cells growing from where they’re not supposed–

C-Chanel, are you–you saying you have cancer? [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

I am so glad the procedure went well.

It did. Yes, it went, um– yeah, it went very well. Kayla said they got all of the tumors, so it’s likely that Chanel won’t have to do any follow-up treatment. 9

[sighs] That’s such great news.

Yeah.

Please tell her that if she ever wants to talk about it, my door is always open to her.

Well, she might take you up on that. We actually haven’t told anyone about this, not even her mom. Because we know that, unlike you, Paulina would freak out if she heard the word “cancer.”

Well, I will keep it confidential until I hear otherwise from you. 10

Thank you.

And, um… I guess, uh, Paulina doesn’t know that she’s in the hospital?

She has no idea. [somber music]

No, Mama, I do not have cancer. There were just some cancerous cells that were removed. And Kayla said I’m going to be absolutely fine.

Oh. Oh, good God. Although nowadays, I do know firsthand that a cancer diagnosis, it isn’t what it used to be. There’s many new treatments and cures out there.

Right, and you are a great example of surviving cancer.

Still very grateful every single day.

Me, too.

Oh.

And I’m sorry I didn’t tell you anything. I just–I didn’t want to upset you. You’ve already been through so much this year. 12

And so have you, my darling girl. So from now on, you stop worrying about upsetting me, and you let me be here for you no matter what you are going through! Do you hear me? You hear me?

I hear you.

So who are they? Who are these people who want to adopt our baby? 13

OK, so do you remember the other day when we ran into my cousin Johnny and his wife, Chanel?

Right, yeah, right after that couple from my church backed out of meeting us.

Right. Well, I saw them at the hospital right after we had the little scare with the baby. And we got to talking and it turns out they’ve been having fertility issues.

Oh, my God.

Yeah. 14

So–and they’re really serious about it? Like, they–they really want to adopt our baby?

Yep, they really do. I know, I know. And, look, obviously there’s, like, a lot to figure out, and your mom still has to approve. But I don’t know. Isn’t that great?

It is, yeah. But, um… you must have known about this for a while and you’re just telling me now?

I texted you yesterday. 15

You texted me? About the future of our– [soft tense music] Oh. Right. It was, uh, Valentine’s Day. [Tate clears throat] So h-how did everything go with Holly?

Uh, good. Yeah. Yeah, it was fine.

And I bet you told her about this couple wanting to adopt our baby… before you told me? Well, did you?

Yeah, she knows.

And I’ll bet she’s just as thrilled as you are, right? Because as long as this works out, our baby won’t be a problem for the two of you anymore. [tense music]

Uh, my Valentine’s Day with Tate– it was great, very romantic. 17

Oh, I’m so glad. Truth be told, I was a little worried.

Worried? Why?

Oh, nothing.

No, Grandma, tell me. Why were you worried?

Uh, OK. Well, because of young Doug. I was concerned he might have, uh, gotten in the way. [Holly scoffs] [somber music]

[tender music]

When I first saw you, that’s when I knew the truth. You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. And that’s all I ever need to know.

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is.

And I feel the same way about you.

Doug? Penny for your thoughts? [somber music] [somber music]

Chanel, honey, how did you find out about these abnormal cells? You know, did you have symptoms or– 20

No. No, I didn’t have any symptoms. But, um… well, Johnny and I knew that we had to wait six months after the miscarriage for me to get pregnant again. And so we made an appointment to come see Kayla so that we could, you know, get the go-ahead to start trying.

Well, it obviously didn’t turn out like you’d hoped.

No. No, it didn’t.

Mm. Well, does this mean that you’re going to have to wait even longer?

Yeah. Yeah, and it also means that my chances of having another molar pregnancy are increased.

Oh, honey. Oh.

Mama, I just– I’m not sure I’m ready to go through that heartbreak again.

I understand.

So, uh… Johnny and I have been talking about going another route to starting a family.

By another route, uh, I assume you mean–

You assume right. We have been talking about adoption. [soft dramatic music]

It’s not like Chanel won’t be able to get pregnant in the future, and we’re definitely not ruling that out. But we want to start a family right now. [soft dramatic music] And you don’t think that’s a good idea.

Um, no, I’m just processing it. That’s all.

Mm-hmm.

And I don’t really understand the rush. You and Chanel are both very young, and–and you– you just came through a pretty rough patch in your marriage.

Look, I know that. I know that, OK? And we’ve discussed that. But before this whole mess with Alex and Joy, Chanel and I were talking about having a baby. And that’s what we wanted to do. And it’s not that we think that this would be putting a Band-Aid on our marriage or anything like that. Honestly, we feel stronger than ever after everything we’ve been through. We do.

I’m glad to hear that.

It’s just things are– things are– things are really good between us right now. And honestly, it feels like fate that this situation has just… [clacks tongue] Fallen into our laps.

Oh. What situation?

Uh, well, by sheer coincidence, uh, we found a couple that wants to give their baby up for adoption. And we know them and it just feels like it could be a really good fit.

Wow. Do I know them?

You do. Yes, actually, you know them very well. It’s, um… it’s Sophia Choi and your other grandson, Tate. [soft dramatic music] – Sophia, I really didn’t mean to upset you. And if I overstepped, I’m sorry. I mean, this is your decision too, obviously. It’s just that Johnny and Chanel are really, really great people, and– and everything just felt like it was falling into place. But if you don’t like the idea of them adopting–

No, it’s not that. It’s just– I wish that you’d talked with me about it before you just told Holly.

Right. You’re right. And I should have and I’m sorry.

It’s OK. I understand. Uh, anyway, you’ve known Johnny your whole life, right? So–so that should make things easier. You know, to really feel like we’re giving the baby to a loving home and that he or she is really going to have a happy life.

Right. And that’s all we want, right?

Yeah, that’s all we want. [tender music] But, you know, as much as you might love Johnny and Chanel and think that they’ll be the perfect parents, I’m afraid my mother might not. [suspenseful music]

[Tate sighs]

Why would Doug have gotten in the way of my Valentine’s Day with Tate? Grandma, why would you even say that?

Uh, well, I saw Julie after you left for Smith Island. And she mentioned that young Doug had offered to fetch a book of poems that was up at the cabin that Doug gave her. Uh, Doug, her husband.

Yeah.

OK. So, um, I mean, I was just worried that the two of you were going to have a collision course. I wanted to warn you, but I wouldn’t– I didn’t want to interrupt your evening.

Gotcha. OK, I think I understand. Anyway, it all worked out for the most part anyways. Tate was running late because Sophia had a scare, some cramps, so he had to take her to the hospital.

Is she all right?

Yeah, no, she’s totally fine. But while I was waiting for Tate, Doug showed up, and that’s when he found the book of poems.

Oh. Well, Julie is grateful that it was found. Doug, I mean, he’s a nice young man. He certainly has buoyed Julie’s spirits. I’m glad he showed up to her life when he did. 32

Yeah. Yeah, he’s nice. [soft dramatic music]

Do I sense a but?

No, h-he’s great. It’s just–

What?

I don’t know if you heard, but Julie recently discovered a diamond necklace that belonged to her grandmother. It was in a time capsule.

Oh, uh, yeah. I think my Grandma Maggie and Aunt Sarah said it was super expensive. Wait. I thought it was Julie’s brother, Steven, who stole it when he was in town for your grandfather’s funeral.

Yeah, that’s what everyone thinks. But it wasn’t Steven. It was me.

Holly, is there a problem between you and Doug?

No. No, not a problem exactly. It’s just– well, it’s just I was taken aback because Doug told me he had feelings for me.

Oh.

Oh, I was just thinking about my grandfather. I keep reading this inscription that he wrote to you in this book. He really had a way with words.

He did, indeed. You know, this time of my life, there are very few material things that have any meaning for me. My wedding ring, the Horton ornaments, and family pictures. And those words written just for me by my darling in his own hand. I’m so fortunate they all made it through the fire. [chuckles]

Well, someone must have been watching over them.

A lot of Hortons, I believe. I really do believe that. I think that’s why the wonderful, little time capsule that my grandparents put together years ago survived. And–[sighs] If only– [somber music] If only my grandmother’s diamond necklace had not disappeared on my watch. [Julie sighs] I’ll never forgive myself for that. [tense music]

Julie, you can’t blame yourself for the necklace being stolen. The only person to blame is the thief. 38

Well, I blame myself for pointing the finger at my own brother. He was here for Doug’s memorial, and then he had to leave right away. You didn’t get a chance to meet him.

I wish I could have.

Yes, so do I. He and I had not seen each other in years. Of course, we vowed that we could stay in closer touch now.

That’s good.

Yeah. Times like this, you can’t have too much family around.

That’s for sure.

But he did send me a letter yesterday. A letter, not a text. And inside, he said many lovely things. He said how wonderful it was for us to reconnect. And then– [sighs] And then he said Ciara was wrong to accuse him of stealing the necklace. Quote, “I swear on– “I swear on the memory of my grandfather and my grandmother, I had nothing to do with it.” [tense somber music] See, sweetie, long ago, my darling, charming brother sort of flirted with the law in his younger days. But I know if he said that to me, if he swore on the memory of our grandfather and grandmother, he would never tell me a lie.

Right.

I was just so, so focused on Steven that I didn’t even imagine any other possibilities.

Well, what other possibilities do you think there could be?

Well–[sighs] I don’t know.

Julie, I’m just– I’m going to come out and say this, OK? I know that some people in this family think that I might have stolen the necklace. Is that what you think, too?

Doug told you he had feelings for you?

Well, it’s more of a blurt, you know? OK, so we were reading his Grandpa Doug’s inscription to Julie about first love and his feelings towards her back then. And I don’t know. I guess Doug got carried away, and that’s when he told me he had feelings for me.

I see. Um… how do you feel about that?

So, Mama, how do you feel about us adopting?

Well, if it’s the safest thing for you, I’m for it. [both chuckle]

Thank you, Mama. Thank you.

Aw. Oh, you know, all I care about is you being happy, now. [sighs] But I do know about those adoption agencies with all the bureaucracy. So if there’s a maze of red tape, you leave it to Mama Mayor to cut through it.

[chuckles] I appreciate that. But it looks like we might not have to go through an agency. 45

No agency? What do you mean?

Well, the baby that we may be adopting… belongs to someone we know. [soft suspenseful music]

Well… I know this would be an answer to Tate and Sophia’s plans, but what does her mother think?

Uh, you know, she’s– she’s warming up to the idea, provided that the adoptive couple has… good Christian values.

Oh, I see.

Look, I know what you’re thinking, Grandma, OK? And honestly, Chanel and I aren’t sure that we necessarily fit the bill, either.

Tate, you know that my mom thinks having good Christian values means being members of the Korean Baptist Church.

Wow, that is so narrow-minded. 47

Yeah, no kidding.

Well, Johnny and Chanel are obviously not Korean, but I think Chanel might be Baptist.

Look, I like Chanel, and I really want this all to work out, but… you know, I just think that this couple passing the Amy Choi test is going to be an uphill battle.

Did I just hear my name? [tense music] 48

Of course, I don’t think you stole the necklace. You weren’t even in town when it disappeared, let alone know about it. And if you ran into a little trouble with the law on your way to Salem, that does not make you the thief. Besides, I told you, your grandfather had difficulty with, uh, the legal establishment long ago. But he changed. Became a strong and loving man, this compassionate person. The best of men. [tender music]

I only wish I could… be more like him.

Well, you are. And I know that your grandfather is watching over us and is very happy that you are now a part of my life.

But getting back to the necklace, if you don’t suspect it was your brother–

Well, I was so afraid that he was going to be implicated, I didn’t even file a police report. But now I’m going to have to talk to JJ about this. Yeah, I realize it had monetary value because of the gems. But that necklace belonged to my grandmother, so that’s what makes it precious to me.

She was the diamond in this family. And my North Star.

It would mean the world to get it back.

Yeah, I’m sure. And I’m praying for that, too.

Well, when Doug told me he had feelings for me, it didn’t make me feel anything for him. I mean, I have a boyfriend, Tate, who I love so much. 52

Of course. I know that. But at the very least, it must have made you uncomfortable.

Yeah, it did. But Doug, like, totally backed off. I think he was actually mortified. Anyway, it’s really not a big deal.

But you did bring it up in the context of something that bothers you. I mean, is it because it bothers Tate? [somber music] 53

Tate, uh… he actually doesn’t know. I could tell when he found Doug and I at the cabin, he was a little jealous. And he even brought up how he keeps finding us together.

Oh.

Yeah. So the last thing I wanted to do was ruin my night with Tate, so I just didn’t say anything. I mean, what’s the point, right?

Well, yeah, I guess that’s the right course. As long as Doug is completely clear where you stand.

Think he is.

You think?

Well, he left in a hurry when Tate showed up, so we didn’t get to finish our conversation. So I just let it go. And I’d rather not bring it up again because–[sighs] Tate and I, we don’t need another problem added to our relationship. 55

Mom, hey.

Hello, Sophia, Tate. Did I hear you say something about a couple passing the Amy Choi test?

Yes, um… Tate was just telling me about these wonderful people who are interested in adopting our baby.

Oh. And who are these wonderful people?

Well, they’re– they’re Tate’s cousin, Johnny, and Johnny’s wife, Chanel. And they both come from very prominent Salem families.

I see. Though I don’t recognize their names from our church.

Well, they go to a different church. But they’re very active members. [chuckles] [suspenseful music] Uh, Chanel even runs the women’s Bible study group.

Oh, really?

Yeah. They’re–they’re religious. Like, probably even more religious than you. They are super religious. And I know that they’re going to be the perfect couple to adopt our baby.

Well, that is a relief, because I’m not giving my grandchild over to anybody who’s not. [tense music]

You know, any baby would be lucky to have you and Chanel as parents. And the important thing is that no matter what the religion, a child has a safe and loving home.

Yeah, I agree. [sighs] I just– I don’t know that Mrs. Choi would feel the same way. I mean, Chanel grew up going to church. She still goes on Easter and Christmas. I’m just not sure that that’s going to cut it for Sophia’s mom.

If there’s anything I can do to help, you’ll let me know.

So… you think this is a good idea?

Well, I know that Tate and Sophia are not ready to be parents. And I think that you and Chanel certainly are.

Thank you.

And it might just ease the transition to have the baby, you know, in the family. Are you considering an open adoption?

Uh, you know, honestly, we haven’t really gotten into any of the specifics yet. 60

Yeah. Well, there’s a lot to think about. And there are lots of pros and cons to a–to an open adoption. Whatever you decide, I wish you luck with it. [soft suspenseful music]

Me too.

So you and Johnny would adopt Tate Black’s child?

[sighs] I know that he has an arrest record, but that was all just a big mistake.

Yeah, tempest in a teapot created by DA DiMera. I know. But I am not concerned about Sophia’s or Tate’s personal character. What concerns me is keeping an adoption in the family. Well, it–it can be difficult.

You’re thinking about Lani.

When I gave her to your Auntie Tamara to raise, you know how hard it was for me all those years, pretending to be Lani’s aunt when I was really her mama? It led to a whole lot of problems between us.

I know, I know. And that is why Johnny and I plan to be upfront with the baby from the very beginning. No secrets. And I’m not sure how involved Sophia will want to be or how much contact she’ll want to have with the baby. I mean, she is very driven to go off to college and then med school. She wants to be a doctor.

Oh, I see. What about Tate and Johnny? They’re cousins. That could be a source of conflict if you aren’t careful, or even if you are.

Mama, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now.

OK, OK, OK. I don’t mean to be negative. I just–I just want you to understand that yes, yes, it could be–it could be a wonderful arrangement, but–[sighs] It could also be much more complicated than you realize. [dramatic music]

Well, before any decision is made one way or the other, I want to meet this Chanel and Johnny.

Oh, yeah. We’ll have to find a time.

How about today, lunch?

Today? But that’s– that’s kind of short notice. 65

Not if this really matters to them.

Right. And it does. It matters a lot.

So let’s do it, right? Let’s all have lunch. I’ll set it up.

Good. Just let me know where and what time.

We will absolutely do that. [Sophie chuckles] Thanks, Mrs. Choi. [suspenseful jazzy music] Bible study?

Sorry. I-I-I-I knew it was going to be a hard sell, and–[sighs] I guess I just got carried away.

Right. Well, this will be an interesting lunch, won’t it? [suspenseful music]

Oh.

Paulina.

Yes. I brought Mama up to speed and we are all good. Right, Mama?

Yes, yes, all good, all good. Hi, Marlena.

Hi, Paulina.

Oh, what beautiful flowers.

Here you are.

Thank you. But we will be taking these to go because Kayla just discharged me.

Well, that’s terrific. So you’re obviously feeling much better then?

Oh, yeah. I feel great.

Good. Johnny told me about your adoption plans. And if all goes well, then, uh, gosh, we’d like to have you and Tate and Sophia and Brady all to supper.

Oh, that would be amazing. Thank you so much. Have you heard anything from Tate?

Yeah, I spoke to him. Um, he said he’s going to talk to Sophia and that they’ll be in touch.

All right. Well, fingers crossed. [phone beeps] [tender music]

Uh, perfect. They– they want to meet up.

Wow. Well, that sounds like good news, hmm?

So how are things going with Tate and Sophia and the pregnancy?

Oh, actually, Tate’s with Sophia right now talking about adoption stuff. I guess now that her mom’s on board, we’re just– we’re all really hoping it works out.

Hmm. Well, this is, um… this is a very stressful situation for you, Holly. I mean, I’m sure it means a lot to Tate that you’re by his side through all of this.

How could I not be? I love him.

Yeah. Holly… have you even thought about what might happen if this adoption doesn’t work out? [suspenseful music]

Well, first of all, I’m trying not to go there. But if Tate and Sophia end up having to raise the baby together, then– then the three of us will just have to figure it out together.

I’m really sorry this necklace situation is so upsetting to you, Julie.

Oh, honey, don’t you worry about it. You’re not to blame. But thank you for caring. Thank you for retrieving this book of poetry. Ah, by the way, when you went up to the Horton cabin, did you run into Holly? Maggie said that Holly and Tate would be celebrating Valentine’s Day together.

Uh, yeah, I did run into Holly. But I got out of there as soon as Tate showed up.

Wise, wise. [chuckling] Don’t want to be a third wheel on Valentine’s Day.

[chuckling] No, definitely not.

OK, I’m off to the grocery store. Is there anything I can get you?

Uh, I’m good. Thank you, though.

All right. Bye- bye.

Bye. [Doug sighs] [somber music]

I just feel so terrible that Chanel feels that she can’t share with me that she was in the hospital.

I think she just didn’t want to worry you. And if it’s any consolation, Johnny didn’t say a word to me until just recently.

Did you know about the adoption?

Not till just now. But I think it’s a wonderful idea. It’s a great solution for everybody involved. [soft dramatic music] Oh. You don’t think so?

No, don’t get me wrong. Now, I would love another grandbaby. I just–I just want them to fully understand what they’re getting themselves into.

And I think they do.

Well, we’ll see, won’t we?

Yeah. I’m glad that Chanel’s procedure went so well. 76

Mm, me too. Me too. And let’s just keep those prayers going that there’s a happy ending for everyone.

So you sure you’re up for this?

Yeah. Yeah, I feel totally fine. And Kayla said that it was just a simple procedure, and I am good to go about the rest of my day. And I really don’t want to wait another minute to find out if we’re going to be parents or not. 77

Well, I’m right there with you. I just, uh–just hope your mom didn’t upset you.

Well, it wasn’t the way that I wanted her to find out, but she was fine. I mean, once she got done panicking about the fact that there was something very wrong with me, which is why I kind of feel for Sophia. I know what it’s like to have a mom who loves you so much that sometimes it just feels like you can’t breathe, you know? 78

Believe me, I know the feeling. [soft upbeat music]

If I get one more college email today– I sent out all these applications, and now I don’t even know if I can go.

Hey, you’re going to go, Sophia.

Hi, you guys.

Hey.

Hey, thanks so much for meeting us. [Chanel and Sophia laugh] You remember Sophia?

Yes. Yes, of course. It’s good to see you.

Ah, same here. And Tate and I are both really excited that you’re interested in adopting our baby.

We’re very excited as well.

Yes, yes, very.

So we told Sophia’s mother about you guys, and she wants to meet you. So are you free for lunch? I know it’s short notice. 80

Well, you know what? We, uh, live in a house with servants and cooks, so it’s really no problem for us. [laughter]

And we are very eager to meet her.

Uh, so there’s just one or, uh, two things that you should probably know beforehand. [tense music]

[Tate sighs]

Doug, I–

I’m sorry. I can’t believe I just said that.

Yeah, I can’t believe it either.

When you came over on Christmas Eve, the moment I saw you, I just– I don’t know how to describe it. My heart just skipped a beat.

I had no idea. [soft dramatic music]

I’m such an idiot. Oh, man, I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just please rewind five minutes and just act like that never happened?

Actually, I don’t think I can.

[door opens]

Oh, I’m so, so sorry I’m late, but you are never going to guess who– I just ran into. Unexpectedly.

[door opens]

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Kristen asks Brady what he thinks is going to happen to Rachel if she gets arrested. Brady responds that he’ll get full custody and Rachel will be much better off. Kristen calls that an awful thing to say to her and tells him to think harder. Kristen reminds him that child protective services said if there was one more incident, they could both lose Rachel forever. Kristen asks if Brady wants them both to lose their little girl. Brady responds that what he wants is for Kristen to pay for what she did and he thinks she should get time in prison. Kristen asks if he wants that more than he wants to hold on to their daughter. Kristen admits she was involved with Ava’s kidnapping, but so was Rachel, and if that gets out, Rachel could go in to the system permanently. Kristen warns Brady to talk to Ava so that she doesn’t talk to the police.

Belle talks about how she can’t believe it since everyone warned her about EJ. Belle remarks that she didn’t think it would all come back to bite her in the ass so quick but she was wrong. EJ asks her to listen but Belle says she’s done and tells him to shut the hell up and listen to her now. Belle says despite what’s been happening between them the last few weeks, she will not hesitate to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.

Kayla goes to see Marlena in her office and invites her to dinner. Marlena says she has a lot of files to finish. Kayla says she can bring them with her and insists on dinner with her and Steve. Marlena asks if it’s out of sympathy since John is out of town. Kayla assures that it’s not and they just have a lot of food that she can help finish. Marlena then accepts the invitation. They get ready to leave but Gabi rushes in and tells Kayla that it’s an emergency.

After Rita switched Arnold with Rafe, Rafe wakes up sitting at the kitchen table at home. Jada and Shawn arrive to confront him. Jada talks to him as if he’s Arnold and questions where Rafe is. Jada demands to know where Rafe is. Confused, Rafe asks who is Rafe and who Jada is.

Marlena asks Gabi if she’s alright. Gabi says it’s not her and it’s going to sound crazy but she thinks they figured out that Rafe has been acting crazy because he’s not Rafe. Kayla questions what she means. Gabi brings up when EJ replaced Rafe with Arnold Feniger. Marlena recalls that being when Rafe was married to Sami. Gabi says this time, Rafe was engaged to Jada. Kayla asks what Gabi is saying. Gabi declares that Arnold is back and EJ has done it again.

Shawn and Jada talk to Rafe as if he is Arnold, telling him to cut the crap and that they know the truth. Rafe wishes he knew what they were talking about. Shawn says they are not going to fall for it. Jada calls it pathetic and asks if he looked up how to pretend to have amnesia. Jada warns him to stop playing dumb and start talking.

EJ asks Belle if they can talk about this, arguing that it doesn’t have to be so adversarial. Belle blames EJ for trying to cover up Ava’s kidnapping behind her back. Belle calls it a legal matter now. EJ asks if she’s serious. Belle says she’s the district attorney and it’s her job to follow the evidence where it leads and if it leads to throwing his ass in prison, that’s exactly what she will do. Belle then storms out, leaving EJ frustrated.

Brady can’t believe Kristen is using their daughter as a shield. Kristen argues that she’s just giving him the facts since Rachel committed a crime. Brady argues that Rachel lured Ava but was only able to keep her there with the help of Kristen and her mom, so they need to pay for what they did and CPS will understand that. Kristen insists that the only way to keep their daughter safe is to keep her at home where she belongs. Kristen declares that she’s going to check on her mother unless Brady wants to try to stop her. Kristen then exits the room, leaving Brady upset.

Marlena doesn’t understand as she thought Arnold was dead. Gabi says the timing was more than a coincidence since Arnold was set to testify against Stefano and EJ. Kayla questions thinking he faked his death. Gabi says the DiMeras did and now Arnold has reappeared in her kitchen. Gabi says at first she thought the personality change could have been from Rafe’s coma, but things got worse and he cheated on Jada with the stripper from the bachelor party. Marlena asks if that’s when she thought Arnold returned. Gabi explains that Stephanie figured it out after Arnold hit on her which has happened before. Kayla remembers that while Marlena calls it horrifying. Kayla says she’s sorry that Gabi’s family is going through this but she doesn’t know why she came to her. Gabi responds that Arnold refuses to admit he’s an impostor, so she came to prove that he is.

Rafe insists to Jada and Shawn that he has no idea what they are talking about. Jada says they don’t have time for this and asks where Rafe is. Rafe responds that he doesn’t know a Rafe or a Feniger either. Jada demands he start talking now. Rafe asks what she wants him to say. Shawn asks what he’s done with Rafe. Rafe says he can’t tell him what he doesn’t know. Shawn declares that he will have to take him in then for suspicion of kidnapping.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion, complaining to EJ that the cops wouldn’t let her see her mother until her arraignment tomorrow. Kristen asks EJ if she can get some brotherly sympathy. EJ says he’s terribly sorry but he has his own problems as Belle was just there. Kristen mentions seeing her at the station and guesses she broke off their little fling. EJ responds that Belle intends to prosecute him as an accessory to what the Blake women did to Ava and he assumes Ava already told the cops about his involvement. Kristen tells EJ that he won’t have to worry because she made sure that Ava is not a problem.

Brady goes to Ava’s room and checks on her. Ava says she’s better and there’s nothing like sleeping in her own bed. Brady offers to get her food but Ava says what would make her feel better is if he told her that Kristen has been arrested. Brady says not yet. Ava brings up Brady texting her that Belle was working on a warrant. Brady says that might not be their biggest problem and tells Ava that they have to talk.

Belle goes to see Marlena at her office. Marlena asks what’s going on. Belle tells her that it’s EJ. Marlena asks what he has done. Belle complains that everyone said to stay away and it was insane to get involved with him, so now she is just so furious. Marlena asks her what happened. Belle says she fully expected to find out that EJ was behind the whole mess with Jada, but while focusing on that, she completely failed to see that EJ was actually mixed up in something completely different and equally as hurtful. Marlena asks what it was. Belle reveals to her that EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping.

Kristen explains to EJ that Ava can’t testify without implicating Rachel. EJ realizes any mention of Rachel’s involvement would result in a call to child protective services. Kristen says that Ava may hate her guts, but she wouldn’t hurt Brady that way. Kristen reminds EJ that this was her ace up her sleeve. EJ reminds Kristen who they are dealing with. Kristen says that she and Ava go way back. EJ asks how far Ava goes back with Rachel. EJ says that he, Kristen, and Brady would do anything for Rachel, but questions if Ava would feel the same way and if they can really trust a mafia princess to put the needs of a child above her own.

Ava asks Brady why they need to talk. Brady informs her that Kristen showed up at the police station to check on her mother. Ava thinks that would save the cops the trouble of having to haul her in. Brady says he thought the same thing. Ava asks what’s going on and says he can tell her. Brady then tells Ava that he doesn’t think it’s a good idea for her to press charges against Kristen.

Gabi reveals to Kayla that she pulled a hair from Arnold and thought if she did a DNA test, she could prove it was Arnold in her house. Kayla says she would need something to test it against something and asks if she has anything else of Arnold’s. Gabi questions her not having anything. Kayla says it’s possible they could have his blood on file but that case was closed a long time ago. Kayla then points out that they definitely do have a blood relative of Rafe’s.

Shawn and Jada talk about Arnold’s felonies and ask where Rafe is. Rafe insists that he doesn’t know who Rafe is and asks why they think he does. Shawn and Jada say they are going to have to do this the hard way then. Shawn informs Rafe that he’s placing him under arrest. Rafe says he’s making a big mistake. Shawn reads him his rights and handcuffs Rafe.

Ava questions why she shouldn’t press charges against Kristen when she knew that her mother was holding her prisoner and did nothing about it. Ava adds that if Steve hadn’t cleaned up her voicemail, she would still be tied to a wheelchair in the haunted house. Brady says he understands but adds that Kristen wanted to let her go until her mother talked her out of it because she knew what would happen to Rachel if the cops knew she was involved in a kidnapping plot. Ava asks where Brady is going with this. Brady responds that Kristen left Ava not to hurt her, but to protect their daughter. Ava declares that Kristen did hurt her so she’s going to pay for it. Ava adds that she’s not only going to press charges, she’s going to testify about every agonizing minute she put her through. Brady understands but says the problem is if Ava implicates Kristen, she’s also going to implicate his daughter.

Kristen tells EJ that she’s not worried about Ava. EJ calls Ava a self serving snake. Kristen argues that Ava is also a mother and would expect Brady to do the same if the shoe was on the other foot. EJ asks if she really thinks Brady can convince Ava to let all this go. Kristen points out that Ava is free to resume her love with Brady, so she’s not going to throw it away by getting rid of his kid. EJ says they can hope. Kristen complains about EJ’s negativity and asks if he has a better way to keep Ava’s mouth shut. Kristen pleads with EJ to just trust her, insisting that Ava is neutralized. EJ responds that with any luck, Rafe is too.

Belle complains to Marlena that now that she knows EJ was an accessory to Ava’s kidnapping, she has no choice but to bring charges against him. Belle says she already planned to be prosecuting EJ for setting up Jada, so it will just be for something else. Belle guesses she should be glad it’s just one crime. Marlena tells Belle that she’s sorry but there might be more to it than that.

Gabi asks Kayla if testing her DNA against Arnold’s hair will prove they are not related. Kayla confirms it will but won’t confirm it’s Arnold Feniger. Gabi says that’s her next step but right now, she just needs to prove that the man in her house is not Rafe. Kayla agrees to help her.

Shawn and Jada take Rafe to the police station, believing he is Arnold. Shawn tells Jada that he took him to the interrogation room but he’s still playing dumb. Shawn asks Jada if there’s any chance this is not an act and he genuinely doesn’t know what they are talking about. Jada insists that there is no chance since Arnold knew Gabi would go to the cops so he thinks playing dumb will prevent them from getting justice. Shawn points out that it’s working since they don’t have any answers while Jada adds that they don’t have anything to help them find Rafe.

Ava tells Brady that she gets that he doesn’t want to lose his child and she doesn’t want that either, so she won’t say anything about Rachel. Brady argues that it’s not possible because Rachel is literally the one who lured Ava there, so he doesn’t how she can’t disclose that. Ava argues that the police won’t go after a little girl. Brady says it’s a serious crime so it would be their duty to report it to child protective services, who have already told him they could take her away from him if there was one more incident. Ava thought he wanted Kristen to pay for what she did, but it sounds to her like he wants her to get away with it.

Marlena tells Belle that it seems EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and setting up Jada, by replacing Rafe with Arnold Feniger or at least that’s what Gabi thinks. Belle feels for Jada and Rafe, wondering where he is. Marlena is sure the police are doing everything they can to get to the bottom of it. Belle realizes Rachel Blake must have known since Brady said she got EJ to keep quiet about Ava, so this must have been what she had on him. Belle says she had a feeling that EJ was keeping something from her, but this is much worse than she thought. Belle cannot believe that she got involved with this monster again.

Kristen tells EJ that Rafe isn’t the only one who needs to be neutralized and asks what about Arnold. EJ tells Kristen that he’s been informed that Arnold has been removed from the situation to an undisclosed location. Kristen asks where he dumped him. EJ says it doesn’t matter and assures that Arnold is exiting Salem as they speak while the real Rafe is back with his family.

Kayla tells Gabi that they will compare the DNA samples to see what’s up. Gabi asks if she can do that now. Kayla says that the lab is closed but she will put a rush on it and get back to her as soon as she knows something. Gabi thanks Kayla as she walks away.

Shawn tells Jada that he will try again to get Arnold to talk. Jada offers to go with him but Shawn stops her as Jada remembers she’s on administrative leave and they have to do this by the book. Jada tells Shawn that she’s very worried about Rafe. Shawn promises to do everything in his power to get answers and tells Jada to go home while he will call her the second he finds out anything. Jada brings up that they now know that Rafe didn’t cheat on her and what happened between them. Shawn tells her to just focus on finding Rafe and repeats that he’ll let her know the second he knows anything. Jada thanks him as she exits the station.

Ava tells Brady that if she refuses to press charges, Kristen and her mother get away free. Ava asks if Brady is okay with that. Brady responds that he’s not but he has to protect his daughter. Ava says she feels for him because she would take a bullet for her son. Brady says he’s so sorry to ask this of her and says he wouldn’t if there was any other way out of this, but there’s not. Brady begs Ava for the sake of his little girl to keep what she knows to herself.

Kristen asks if EJ is worried that Rafe is going to talk. EJ asks why he should be since Kristen told him that Dr. Rolf perfected his memory erasing drug which means Rafe has forgotten all about this. Kristen points out that Belle is likely going to find out what EJ did. EJ argues that without a witness, she will never be able to prove it.

Belle tells Marlena that she can go ahead and say she told her so. Marlena says they all make mistakes. Belle argues that a drunken hook up or one night stand would’ve been a mistake but she chose to keep going back. Marlena asks if she thought EJ was going to change. Belle says no because EJ said he wouldn’t change, but she still stayed. Belle doesn’t know if it was her ego or a warped reaction to her divorce, but she totally defended EJ to Shawn this morning when Shawn told her that he was looking for proof that EJ framed Jada and she told him that he was being ridiculous and jealous. Belle tells Marlena that Shawn told her that deep down, she knew EJ was guilty of setting up Jada and the truth is, she did. Belle says she stood there arguing EJ’s case even though she knew it was more than likely that Shawn was right. Belle doesn’t know how she could be so stupid. Marlena encourages that she is not stupid. Marlena hugs Belle as she cries.

Kristen comments on EJ being calm, cool, and collected but she can tell that the Belle situation is getting to him. EJ repeats that he’s confident that she will never be able to build a case against him. Kristen says she meant the personal situation and talks about how EJ was floating after she left. Kristen asks about EJ caring for Belle and says he doesn’t have to admit it. Kristen then adds that she is sorry about EJ being roped in to the Ava business. EJ just wants to make sure that Rafe is blissfully ignorant to his role in his kidnapping. Kristen remarks that she’s sure Dr. Rolf’s drug is working it’s magic. EJ asks if she’s sure he got the dosage right. Kristen says she told Dr. Rolf that they needed to erase all memories of the last couple months and he assured that it would do the trick. EJ hopes that if Dr. Rolf was off, he went with too much rather than too little. Kristen comments on wanting Rafe’s mind to be a blank slate. EJ says that wasn’t his intention, but if that is the case, he certainly won’t be able to testify against him.

Shawn sits with Rafe in the interrogation room and says he knows he’s trying to save himself, but he’s not the only person involved here. Rafe guesses he’s talking about this Rafe person that he knows nothing about. Shawn talks about Jada finding out that Rafe has been missing. Rafe asks why he should care. Shawn tells him to have a heart because Jada’s been worried sick and just wants her fiancée back.

Jada goes home to Stephanie’s apartment. Gabi shows up at the door and informs her that she just gave Kayla a sample of Arnold’s DNA, so they are testing it against her DNA. Jada compliments Gabi’s work and asks if she had any luck finding out where Rafe is. Jada says that she and Shawn went at him pretty hard but he’s putting on an amnesia act, pretending not to know who any of them are. Jada says that Shawn has him in for questioning but she doesn’t think he’s going to crack any time soon. Gabi wonders how they are going to find Rafe.

Shawn tells Rafe that Jada and Rafe are engaged but the wedding didn’t end well and accuses him of being the one to leave her at the altar. Shawn asks if he’s going to give him anything to put Jada’s mind at ease. Rafe insists on not knowing Jada and points out that it’s getting late. Rafe argues that he can’t keep him here since he didn’t do anything. Shawn says that Arnold did, so they are going to continue until he admits it, even if they have to go all night. Rafe declares that he wants a lawyer then.

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Belle finishes a phone call at the police station as Brady arrives. Belle tells Brady that she’s so glad that they found Ava and asks how she is. Brady says she’s okay considering she was held captive for two weeks. Belle can’t believe Kristen’s mother is still alive. Brady says she’s off her rocker but he’s really pissed at Kristen. Brady questions how Kristen could’ve known what her mother was doing to Ava and not stopped it. Belle says because she’s a sociopath. Brady says she’s paying for it now. Brady knows it’s past visiting hours but asks Belle if he can get in to see Kristen because he has some things to say to her. Belle then informs Brady that he can’t because Kristen is not in police custody.

Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ to pour her a drink. EJ asks if she had a rough day. Kristen talks about her mother being in custody while Ava is singing. EJ supposes it was bound to happen and remarks that it must have been quite the ordeal for Ava to have been tied up for weeks. Kristen questions EJ’s attitude towards this and reminds him that Ava could implicate both of them for leaving her there. EJ says it’s not that he’s not concerned, but he has far more pressing matters, beginning with their patient upstairs.

Upstairs in a bedroom at the DiMera Mansion, Rita is with Rafe who remains unconscious. Rita checks his pulse and says he’s doing fine. Rita says all Rafe has to do is sleep and let the drug do his work. Rita adds that when Rafe wakes up, he’ll never know another man has been living his life and hopefully he and Jada can pick up where they left off.

Stephanie uses her tablet to show Jada a picture of Arnold Feniger looking exactly like Rafe. Jada points out that it says Arnold was killed in jail. Stephanie says if he wasn’t, EJ could be using him again in Rafe’s place. Jada asks if she thinks that’s possible. Stephanie calls it just a theory and points out that Jada is the cop here. Jada agrees that it seems plausible. Stephanie declares if it is true, that means it wasn’t Rafe who left Jada at the altar or who cheated on her. Shawn then comes out of the shower in just his towel, leaving Stephanie surprised. Stephanie then states that from the looks of things, maybe Jada just cheated on Rafe.

Gabi demands “Rafe” get that stripper out of her house. “Rafe” argues that it’s his house, but tells her that Savannah is long gone. Gabi says they can talk then but “Rafe” doesn’t feel like talking. Gabi stops him and says he’s not going anywhere until he answers her question. He tells her to make it quick. Gabi says she finally figured out what’s going on with him. Gabi declares his personality change isn’t because of his coma but because he isn’t Rafe at all. Arnold questions what she’s talking about. Gabi tells him that she knows he’s not Rafe, so she tells him to cut the BS and tell her what he did with her brother.

Shawn tells Stephanie and Jada that Jada didn’t cheat on Rafe because “Rafe” ended things with her. Stephanie explains that she doesn’t think that was Rafe who ended things which Shawn questions. Jada shows Shawn the tablet on Arnold Feniger.

Gabi asks Arnold again what he did with Rafe. Arnold questions what she’s talking about, insisting that he is Rafe. Gabi says he may have the same face and haircut, but he’s not her brother. Gabi calls him Arnold Feniger.

Shawn remembers Arnold Feniger, but points out the article states he’s dead. Stephanie says maybe not as she’s looked in to it and reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. Stephanie reminds Shawn that days before Arnold was supposed to testify against EJ and Stefano, he was apparently murdered in his jail cell. Stephanie says they are talking about the DiMeras and they could’ve kept him around in case they needed to use him again. Shawn admits that anything is possible with the DiMeras.

Kristen questions EJ saying that Rafe is upstairs. EJ confirms that Rita is watching over him. Kristen compares it to Stephen King’s “Misery” but EJ assures it’s nothing like that. Kristen argues that Rita is supposed to be preparing for a board meeting while EJ argues that they know she can multi-task. EJ says Rafe needs to be closely monitored until he regains consciousness. Kristen says when she walked in on them struggling over the syringe, it looked like Rafe had the upper hand and was going to inject EJ with CRS-17 to wipe his memory clean. Kristen calls it just as maddening that Brady and Steve got to Ava before they could inject her. EJ calls it unfortunate timing. Kristen says while EJ tends to Rafe, she is going to the police station to check on her mother. EJ stops her and says that’s the last thing she’s going to do.

Brady questions Belle about Kristen not being arrested yet when Ava told the cops everything. Belle says they have to do everything by the book and explains that she’s trying to get an arrest warrant. Brady hopes she got one for EJ as well. Belle asks why she would do that. Brady informs Belle that her boyfriend was in on the kidnapping of his girlfriend.

Arnold tells Gabi that she’s crazy, insisting he’s not Arnold and calls that impossible since he’s dead. Gabi tells Arnold that Alex told her that he hit on Stephanie earlier, just like Arnold did last time. Arnold asks if it’s a crime to flirt with a woman who is single. Gabi informs him that Stephanie isn’t single and has a boyfriend. Arnold says that’s too bad but if he knew, he wouldn’t have made a pass at her so he’s sorry. Gabi brings up his wedding date when she went to go see him and told him how much she loved him. Gabi says that Arnold gave her a weird hug that was too long and tight. Gabi calls it not very brotherly. Gabi then accuses Arnold of creeping on her too and calls him a son of a bitch and impostor. Gabi goes to slap Arnold but he catches her arm and warns her not to do that.

Shawn asks what Jada thinks of all this. Jada says it would explain why Rafe’s been acting like a completely different person. Shawn questions if she thinks he actually is a different person. Jada explains that before Stephanie told her the theory, she had no idea that Arnold ever existed and if she knew, she would’ve figured it out a lot sooner. Jada recalls it started right after New Year’s when he started acting strange and Steve said he never sent him on a case. Jada says that “Rafe” told her he didn’t want anyone to know he was working with EJ and that he only agreed to do it because he knew he wouldn’t find dirt on her. Jada argues that EJ arranged the whole thing and manufactured to make her look bad. Jada declares that this was all about EJ’s revenge on her for getting him sacked.

Belle asks Brady why EJ would have anything to do with Ava’s kidnapping. Brady informs her that Ava was an eye witness. Belle argues that Steve didn’t say anything about it. Brady explains that Steve didn’t know because he was looking for Rachel Blake when Ava told her. Belle goes over how this whole thing was to keep Brady and Ava apart, so she highly doubts EJ would involve himself in something that he had nothing to gain from. Brady explains that Ava said EJ wasn’t in on it to begin with and when he got there, Ava pleaded with him to help her and she thought he was going to until he had a side chat with Rachel Blake, then EJ left her there. Brady argues that Rachel Blake obviously got EJ to cooperate and guesses that she was holding something over his head, but what it was is the million dollar question.

Kristen asks EJ why she shouldn’t see her mother. EJ assumes Ava has told the police everything, including Kristen being a willing participant in her kidnapping, so Kristen would be walking straight in to the lion’s den. Kristen argues that she owes her and that EJ does too. EJ complains that she blackmailed him. Kristen says they are all in this together. EJ questions her just strolling in to the police department. Kristen calls it a risk she has to take and adds that she has an ace up her sleeve that could be a get out of jail free card for her, her mother, and EJ too. EJ asks if she will tell him what it is. Kristen says she will as soon as she knows it worked.

Shawn says not to get ahead of themselves since they don’t have definitive proof that it is Arnold Feniger. Jada says if it is true, it likely happened months ago. Jada talks about feeling violated and how she was so angry with Rafe for believing she was capable of the things she was accused of, but she believed he was capable of the same level of things so she’s no better than he is. Stephanie argues that no one could have known while Shawn declares that the first thing they need to do is find out whether it’s true or not. Jada asks where the real Rafe is if it is true.

EJ goes upstairs and checks with Rita on Rafe. Rita says his vital signs are steady and breathing is normal. EJ wants to assure the drugs are working as intended and that Rafe won’t remember his part in any of this, so he will only remember everything from before he was switched with Arnold and nothing after. Rita asks when EJ plans to return Rafe to his loved ones since he can’t have two Rafes running around. EJ declares that is why Arnold will be disposed of.

Gabi asks if Arnold is threatening her. Arnold says of course not and tells Gabi to stop calling him Arnold. Gabi tells him to prove he’s not Arnold. Gabi then begin speaking in Spanish and asks a trick question about their Aunt Hilda, who passed away. Arnold tries to blame it on recovering from his coma and having memory lapses. Gabi then claims there’s something in his hair and pulls out a piece of his hair.

Belle tells Brady that she was kind of worried about EJ’s involvement in Jada’s situation where she would understand the motive but this seems kind of random. Brady questions her not thinking there’s a connection between the two. Belle asks what that would be. Brady asks if Belle really believes EJ is this reformed man. Belle says not exactly. Brady insists that EJ is the same man he is that he’s always been. Brady says it took him a long time to accept that about Kristen. Brady advises Belle to cut and run before it’s too late. Belle asks what he means by too late. Brady explains that he’s tied to Kristen forever because of their daughter but Belle doesn’t have that tie to EJ. Brady says Kristen needs to understand that he needs to move forward with his life and that’s why she needs to pay for what she did. Brady tells Belle to get working on that arrest warrant because he’s not leaving until Kristen is brought in where she belongs. Kristen then arrives at the station and greets Brady.

Jada asks Stephanie if she has any idea where Rafe was being held the last time that EJ and Stefano replaced him with Arnold. Stephanie doesn’t remember what they did with him. Shawn says he’s on it and pulls out his phone. Jada cries that if Rafe has been held captive, he needs her. Jada feels she failed Rafe while Shawn encourages finding out the truth and helping Rafe. Jada suggests talking to EJ but Shawn says that’s a dead end because he won’t tell them anything and will lie. Shawn declares they have to play it smart and corner the dummy first. Jada agrees to seeing what Arnold will tell them.

Arnold questions Gabi pulling a piece of his hair. Gabi reveals that if he won’t tell her the truth, she’ll take it to the lab for a DNA test. Arnold tries to stop her but Gabi exits. Arnold worries that EJ is going to kill him.

EJ asks Rita if she understands what she needs to do. Rita confirms that she does but notes that she’s a little surprised that he’s abandoning ship now. EJ says he wouldn’t put it that way but he’s not keen to taking more chances and he doesn’t want to have to dose Rafe again. EJ remarks that none of this was his doing and if Arrnold didn’t show up at his door, he never would’ve replaced Rafe with him. Rita feels he made the best of a difficult situation. Rita asks about EJ’s plans to use Arnold to get back his district attorney job. EJ says that will no doubt be trickier but he may be able to obtain that objective. EJ tells Rita that she is relieved of her babysitting duties and sends her to go take care of Arnold. Rita says to wish her luck while EJ says she always delivers. Rita then exits. EJ goes to Rafe and tells him it’s his lucky day, so all he has to do is sleep a little while longer and his men will be there soon to take care of the rest.

Brady tells Kristen that he was looking for her. Belle decides she will go talk to EJ about what she and Brady discussed, so she can leave them to talk about things. Kristen is sure Brady heard the good news that her mother is alive. Brady asks how long she has known. Kristen says it was a few days after they brought Rachel home when she found Ava’s phone in Rachel’s backpack. Kristen goes over how she intended to rescue Ava and that’s when she found her mother and was as shocked as anyone about her involvement in this. Brady questions believing that her mother has been alive all this time and never reached out. Kristen explains that she thought she would be a burden or trouble. Brady remarks that turned out to be right. Kristen tells him not to be so cruel which Brady calls rich coming from her. Kristen says she is choosing to let that go. Kristen adds that she has a new perspective on why Rachel ran away that sheds a whole new light on things. Kristen states that if Rachel hadn’t gone, she would’ve never known her mother was alive and now she’s so happy to be reunited with her. Kristen tells Brady that she’s an old woman who can’t be blamed for all of this which Brady questions. Kristen says that everything her mother did was her thinking she was helping her and Rachel. Kristen doesn’t want her to suffer anymore. Brady notes that Belle told him Rachel Blake is in the interrogation room to prepare her final statement. Brady tells Kristen to go ahead if she wants to see her. Kristen questions why he’s being so nice to her. Brady says he’s feeling soft-hearted, so Kristen then heads in to the interrogation room. Brady follows her in as Kristen realizes there’s no one there. Kristen asks where her mother is. Brady responds that she’s in a holding cell. Kristen asks what he’s doing and what’s going on. Brady tells her that she’s going to answer for what she did to Ava. Brady reveals that Belle is working on her arrest warrant and declares he’s not going to let her leave this room until the police arrive with handcuffs. Kristen argues that he’s not thinking clearly or he would realize this is the worst thing he could do. Brady argues that she always has the idea that she never has to take responsibility with her actions ever. Kristen tells him to stop and think about who the mastermind was behind the kidnapping, reminding him that their daughter Rachel lured Ava and she only found out after. Brady argues that she did find out and did nothing to help Ava. Brady says that left Kristen to be the adult and be responsible but he’s trying to throw Rachel under the bus. Kristen declares that she would never hurt their daughter but if he pursues this, that’s what he will be doing.

Belle goes to the DiMera Mansion and confronts EJ in his room, asking how could he and says Brady told her what he did and that he was involved in holding Ava captive. EJ pretends not to know but Belle tells him not to lie to her because Ava said she saw him with her captor. EJ calls that preposterous and argues that Ava just despises him. EJ asks what other lies Ava spewed. Belle says that Ava claimed Kristen’s mother got EJ to keep quiet about the whole thing. EJ pretends to believe Kristen’s mother is dead. Belle says she can see right through his performance and that she knows Rachel Blake said something to him to keep him from going to the authorities. Belle asks EJ what she is holding over him. EJ claims there is absolutely nothing.

Shawn and Jada get prepared to go confront Arnold while Stephanie warns them to be careful because Arnold is dangerous. Shawn points out his gun and assures that he’s prepared for Arnold. Shawn opens the door to leave but Gabi arrives. Gabi assumes they’ve already heard about “Rafe”. Shawn says they were heading over to confront Arnold now. Gabi reveals that she already did and he denied being Arnold. Shawn says Arnold may have stonewalled her but he might be more receptive when he sees his police badge. Gabi tells them that Arnold is still at her house or at least was. Shawn assures they will find him and exits with Jada.

Rita goes to the Hernandez house and tells Arnold that EJ sent her. Arnold tells her they have trouble as they are on to him and know he’s not Rafe. Rita informs him that EJ is aware. Arnold asks if EJ is aware of how much this will cost him because he’s not going down for EJ’s crimes. Rita assures they are going to get Arnold out of the country. Arnold tells her not to think about sending him back to Argentina and says EJ better not think about turning against him because he will go to the police station to sing like a canary. Rita tells Arnold not to worry as she has everything she needs for a getaway. Rita digs through her purse and hands Arnold two passports, cash, and a burner phone. Rita then pulls out her taser and uses it to knock out Arnold. Rita says she’s sorry about that but they couldn’t have a loose cannon like him around. Rita declares that she will now just need to borrow those clothes.

Belle tells EJ that Ava is going to give an official statement when she’s up to it. EJ argues that they will learn nothing but a medley of lies. Belle suggests that between Ava and Kristen’s mother, they will figure it out. EJ calls it all a ruse while Belle talks about how she can’t believe it since everyone warned her about EJ. Belle remarks that she didn’t think it would all come back to bite her in the ass so quick but she was wrong.

Gabi complains to Stephanie that she knows EJ is behind this, just like last time. Stephanie questions why EJ would pull Arnold out of mothballs after all these years and argues that it seems like a lot of trouble to go through just because Jada put Belle in as district attorney. Gabi says all she knows is that she’s really worried about Rafe. Gabi decides she should get going to the hospital and informs Stephanie that before she left, she took a hair from Arnold for a DNA test to prove whether or not he’s an impostor.

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Posted on February 27, 2025 by Michele and Cheryl

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Kristen walked in the room to tell EJ about her concerns about Ava being out and her mother getting arrested. EJ wasn’t worried about Ava as much as he was about Rafe. Kristen couldn’t believe he was upstairs. They didn’t like how Ava was freed before they could get to her. Kristen wanted to see her mother at the station, but EJ stopped her. Ava told what happened so the police knew who helped with the kidnapping. Kristen said she had a card up her sleeve. Rita sat with Rafe. She checked his vitals and assumed he would be fine. When the serum got in his system he could go back to his life. He might be able to get Jada back. EJ arrived in the room and talked about the plan to wipe out Rafe’s memories of what happened to him. Rita wondered how Rafe could go back to his life, and EJ said they had to get rid of Arnold. EJ let her know that the plan wasn’t his idea. Arnold showed up and knocked Rafe out. Getting his job back as the DA would be hard for him. He might be able to do it without swapping them out. Rita left to take care of Arnold. Brady arrived at the police station to talk to Belle about Ava’s kidnapping and Rachel Blake’s arrest. He wanted to talk to Kristen, but Belle said that Kristen wasn’t arrested. They wanted to do everything by the book. Brady told Belle that EJ was involved in the kidnapping and needed to be arrested too. Belle had a hard time believing what Brady told her. He let her know that EJ arrived and was going to release Ava until Rachel talked to him. Brady thought Rachel had something on EJ. He got Belle to admit that EJ hasn’t changed. Brady warned her to leave him before it was too late. He’s linked to Kristen forever, but she could get away from EJ. Kristen showed up while Brady was talking to Belle. After Belle left to confront EJ, Kristen told Brady her side of the story. She thought their daughter was the reason why she found her mother. Kristen told him that her mother wasn’t mentally stable and dealt with enough. Brady said she could talk to her mother in the interrogation room. No one was in the interrogation room. Brady told her that he would wait for Kristen to get arrested. Kristen told him that wouldn’t work because their daughter was the one who lured Ava to Aremid. If Brady pushed for her arrest, they would lose their daughter forever.

Stephanie and Jada realized that if Arnold was alive, then he didn’t cheat with the stripper. Jada admitted that she slept with Shawn. Shawn came out of the shower and shocked Stephanie. Stephanie wondered if Jada just cheated on Rafe. Shawn explained what happened between them. Stephanie and Jada told him about Arnold. Shawn remembered him, but he died. Stephanie reminded him about what the DiMeras were capable of doing. Jada thought it was possible. If she knew about Arnold, she would have figured everything out sooner. Everything started before New Year’s. She thought EJ was trying to get revenge on her. Jada felt violated by what EJ did to her. Shawn suggested they find out if he was Arnold. Jada wondered what happened to Rafe. Shawn was going to take care of that. Jada felt like she failed Rafe. Gabi wanted Savannah out of the house, but Arnold told her that she was gone. Arnold tried to leave, but Gabi stopped him. She knew he wasn’t Rafe. Gabi demanded to know what he did with her brother. He said he was Rafe, but she knew he was Arnold. Arnold tried to gaslight her, but it didn’t work. She told him about her conversations with Alex and Stephanie. Gabi tried to slap him, but he grabbed her hand. She wanted him to prove he was Rafe by answering some questions. He got the questions wrong. Arnold tried to use the fact that he was in a coma to justify getting the questions wrong. Gabi told him that he had something in his hair and plucked it. She wanted to get a DNA test done. Belle stormed into EJ’s room, but Rafe was gone. She demanded to know what he did, but he acted like he didn’t know what she was talking about. Belle didn’t believe him. She wanted to know what Rachel Blake had over him. He didn’t answer her question. Belle told him that the truth would come out between Ava and Rachel Blake. She couldn’t believe she was a fool to get involved with him again. Gabi arrived at Stephanie’s place. She told Stephanie, Jada and Shawn about her conversation with Rafe. Shawn and Jada left to get answers. Rita arrived at the Hernandez house looking for Arnold. She told him that EJ was going to make him leave the country. Rita gave him what he needed and used her taser on him. Kristen reminded Brady that CPS warned them that they would lose Rachel forever if there was one more incident. She asked him if he wanted that. Gabi and Stephanie wondered why EJ would work with Arnold to get his job back. She was worried about her brother so she went to the hospital to get the DNA test done. Rafe woke up at his house wearing Arnold’s clothes. Jada and Shawn arrived and demanded to know where Rafe was.

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Posted on February 27, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Kristen lets Brady know that Ava going after her would cause CPS to take Rachel from them. Brady said CPS would understand that she and her mother used Rachel. Kristen said CPS didn’t understand when they saw him before. She said they would lose Rachel unless what happened at Aremid stayed there. Kristen left to check on her mother. When Kayla went to Marlena’s office, Gabi came in and said Rafe was Arnold. She said EJ did it again. Marlena and Kayla remembered Arnold and what he did. Gabi was able to convince them that Arnold was back which explained his behavior. She said she needed Kayla’s help. When they were at the nurse’s station, Gabi said she could give her Arnold’s hair, but Kayla said she needed something to compare the DNA. It occurred to Kayla that Arnold may not have any relatives to compare the DNA against, but Rafe did. Kayla said it wouldn’t prove that it’s Arnold, but it would prove that it’s not Rafe. She said the lab was closed, but she would rush the results. Belle told EJ that she was done with him and was going to prosecute him. When he tried to flirt with her, she reminded him that Ava’s kidnapping was a serious matter. She said she was taking him down for it. After she finished talking to him, she went to talk to Marlena. She told Marlena that EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and had to prosecute him. Belle said she should be glad it was just one crime. Marlena told her about Arnold being back. A shocked Belle wondered where Rafe was. Belle realized Rachel must have known and convinced EJ not to say anything about Ava. She let Marlena know that she could tell her that she was right. Marlena said people made mistakes. Belle said she chose to ignore the warning signs about EJ. She beat herself up for defending EJ to Shawn.

At the Hernandez, Rafe woke up on the kitchen table. Shawn and Jada came in and asked where Rafe was. Rafe said he didn’t remember anyone or anything. Shawn and Jada didn’t believe him. They accused him of being Arnold and was pretending to have amnesia so he wouldn’t be in trouble. When Jada asked where Rafe was, he said he didn’t know what she was talking about. Shawn arrested Rafe for suspicion of kidnapping. When they took Rafe to the station, Shawn thought Rafe may not be pretending, but Jada thought he was lying. He said he would talk to Rafe again. Jada was determined to find Rafe. Shawn said he would find out what’s going on. Before Jada left, she and Shawn talked about what they did. Shawn told her to focus on Rafe. Kristen went home and told EJ that she wasn’t able to see her mother. EJ wasn’t concerned about that. He let her know that Belle was there and was going to prosecute him as an accessory. Kristen said she made sure that Ava wouldn’t be a problem. She told him about the plan. Kristen said Ava may hate her, but she wouldn’t hurt Brady by making him lose his daughter. EJ wasn’t convinced that Ava would be concerned about Rachel. He asked if she thought Brady would be able to convince Ava to let it go. Kristen believed he would be able to convince Ava because she’s a mother. EJ let her know that Arnold was leaving Salem and Rafe was back at with his family. Kristen told him that the situation with Belle was getting to him. She apologized to him for getting him involved in this mess. EJ didn’t want to talk about Belle and was concerned about Rafe getting the right dosage. Brady went to the pub and told Ava that Kristen wasn’t arrested yet. He tried to convince her not to press charges against Kristen. Ava brought up what Kristen did to her and said she needed to be punished. Brady said Kristen did what she did to protect Rachel. Ava understood what he was saying but she wanted them to pay. Brady didn’t like the idea of Kristen and her mother getting away with what they did, but he had to protect his daughter. He asked her not to say anything. Shawn questioned Rafe, but he didn’t know what Shawn was talking about. Rafe told Shawn that he wanted a lawyer. Gabi went to Stephanie and Jada’s to tell them she was getting a DNA test done. Jada said Rafe pretended to have amnesia when she and Shawn confronted him. Gabi wondered how they were going to find Rafe.

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Days Transcript Thursday, February 27, 2025

Posted on February 27, 2025March 23, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[sirens wailing]

What do you think will happen to Rachel if I get arrested?

Hmm, I don’t know. Let me–oh, yeah. I know what’s going to happen. I’ll probably get full custody. And she’ll be much better off for it.

OK, that is an awful thing to say to me, Brady. And not very astute either. Think a little harder. [gasps sarcastically] Remember what Child Protective Services told us? That if there was one more, quote, “incident,” we could both lose our daughter forever. So ask yourself, is that what you want? Hmm? For us both to lose our little girl?

You know what I think I want? I think I want you to pay for what you did. I think you need a little time in prison.

Oh.

That’s what I want. 2

More than you want to hold on to our daughter? Brady, yes, I was involved with Ava’s kidnapping, but so was Rachel. And if that gets out, she could go into the system permanently. So you need to talk to your girlfriend so that she doesn’t talk to the police. [tense music]

What a fool I have been. You know, everyone warned me not to get involved with you again. And it’s not like I thought you were some kind of Boy Scout or anything, but I did not think that–

Didn’t think what?

I just didn’t think it would come back to bite me in the ass so quickly. But, boy, was I wrong.

Belle, please, just listen to me. 4

No. You know what? I’m done listening to you, EJ. You need to shut the hell up and listen to what I have to say now.

Very well.

Yes. Despite whatever has been happening between us for the last few weeks, make no mistake, I will not hesitate for one second to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.

Hi there.

Hi.

Are you here to talk about the fundraiser?

No, actually, I am all talked out on that subject. I am about to go home. And I want you to come to dinner with me.

Oh, I would love to, but I’ve got to work on all these files.

Well, bring them with you. We’ll eat dinner at my house. Steve made an amazing big pot of stew, and I have a ton of leftovers. 6

Mm. Is this a sympathy invitation? Or just because John’s out of town?

Absolutely not. I have enough food to feed a army, and I just need you to help me finish it.

All right. Then, I will say, thanks, I’d love to.

[chuckles softly] Great.

Kayla!

Oh. 7

Oh, thank God.

Gabi.

I looked for you in your office and you weren’t there obviously, so I found a nurse and she told me that you were in here.

Slow down, slow down. What’s going on?

It’s an emergency. [tense music]

[Rafe groans softly]

Oof. [exhales deeply] [door opens]

There you are.

Huh? Who are– what’s–

Where the hell is Rafe?

Who–who?

Don’t play dumb with me. Where is he? What have you done with him? [dramatic music]

Who’s Rafe? And who are you?

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

An emergency?

Are you all right?

I’m fine. It’s not me. OK, this is going to sound crazy, but I think we figured out why Rafe hasn’t been acting like himself lately. It’s because Rafe isn’t Rafe.

I don’t understand.

Neither do I. I mean, what– what do you–what do you mean?

Do you remember when EJ replaced my brother with a lookalike named Arnold Feniger?

Yes. That’s when Rafe was married to Sami.

And this time, Rafe was engaged to Jada. 11

This time? What are you saying?

Arnold’s back. In other words, EJ’s done it again. [dramatic music]

Cut the crap, Feniger.

Yeah, it’s not going to work.

What’s not?

This whole act you’re putting on. Look, we know Gabi confronted you about impersonating Rafe.

Obviously, you knew that she was going to go to the police, so you needed a defense.

I just can’t believe that this is it.

I really wish I knew what you were talking about.

Oh, come on. Enough, all right? We are not going to fall for it.

Seriously. It’s pathetic, OK? What did you do? When Gabi left, you jumped online and searched how to pretend to have amnesia?

Probably read some articles about Abe?

[scoffs] Yeah? Who’s Abe? [Shawn scoffs] [suspenseful music]

Listen, Feniger. Enough with the BS, OK? If I were you, I’d stop playing dumb and start talking. [dramatic music]

Belle, darling, can’t we talk about this?

Talk? Are you joking?

This doesn’t have to be so adversarial.

You made this adversarial, EJ, when you found out about Ava’s kidnapping and tried to cover it up behind my back.

I thought you liked when I went behind your back.

Oh, God, don’t, don’t! Don’t try and sweet-talk your way out of this. This is a legal matter now. 15

Are you serious?

I am very serious. I am the DA. It is my job to follow the evidence wherever it leads. And if it leads me to throwing your two-faced, lying ass in prison, that is exactly what I will do. [tense music]

[EJ groans]

I can’t believe that you are going to use our daughter as a shield, Kristen.

I am just giving you the facts, Brady. Rachel, like it or not, committed a crime.

Wait. Rachel lured Ava to Aremid, OK? But she’s not a mastermind criminal, OK? The only reason she was able to keep Ava there was the help of your kooky-ass mom and you. The two of you need to pay for what you did. CPS will understand that.

Oh, oh, right, right, right, right, right, yeah, because of the– the woman from CPS who visited you this morning? She was so very understanding. Listen to me, Brady. The only way we can keep our daughter safe is to keep her at home where she belongs… [Kristin sighs] is if what happened at Aremid stays at Aremid. [soft tense music]

Now, I am going to go check on my mother. Unless… unless you want to try and stop me.

[tense musical crescendo]

Gabi, I don’t understand. I thought Arnold was dead. 19

Yeah, didn’t somebody kill him in prison years ago?

Allegedly. But the timing was more than a little coincidental. Arnold was set to testify against Stefano and EJ when suddenly, he’s murdered by a couple of thugs who mistake him for Rafe.

You think he faked his own death?

More like the DiMeras did. They disappeared him. And now he’s reappeared and currently sitting in my kitchen. [Kayla gasps] At first, I thought Rafe’s personality change might be some sort of delay because of his coma. But it just kept getting worse. I mean, he cheated on Jada with a stripper the night before their wedding.

He did that?

Right after the bachelor party.

So that’s when you thought that Arnold had appeared? 21

Actually, uh, Stephanie was the one who realized. After Arnold hit on her.

What?

Yeah. She–she’s fine. She, uh, kneed the pig where it counts. But behavior made a light bulb go off and apparently, Arnold has hit on Steph before.

I remember her telling me about some really creepy hug with him.

Yeah. 22

If that’s true, this is horrifying.

Yeah, it really is. Look, I’m– I’m sorry that your family is going through all this, but I don’t know why you came to me.

I came to you because this dirtbag refuses to admit he’s an imposter. And I need your help to prove that he is. [dramatic music]

I would love to tell you people what you want to know, but I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[imitates buzzer] Try again.

OK, we don’t have time for this. Where is Rafe?

OK. I don’t know a Rafe. OK? And I don’t know a Feniger either.

Listen, you son of a– you need to start talking now. [tense music] I said talk!

Well, what do you want me to say? Should I make something up?

No, you piece of crap. Why don’t you just tell us what you’ve done with Rafe?

Well, I can’t tell you what I don’t know.

OK, fine. You want to keep stonewalling? You give me no choice. I’m going to have to take you in.

For what?

Suspicion of kidnapping.

Oh, stupid cops. They wouldn’t let me see my mother! They said I had to wait until her arraignment tomorrow. Can you believe that? Hello? Hello? Could I get a little brotherly sympathy, please?

Uh… I’m–I’m terribly sorry you were denied a visit. But I have my own problems. Belle was just here.

Yeah, I saw Belle at the station. Oh, let me guess. She broke off your little fling?

Worse. She intends to prosecute me as an accessory. To what you Blake women did to Ava. I assume Ms. Vitali’s given chapter and verse about how I helped your mother.

All right, you don’t have to worry about that. Ava is not a problem. [suspenseful music]

Really?

Yes, really. I made sure of it.

How you feeling?

Much better. Nothing like sleeping in an actual bed.

Have you eaten? I mean, do you want me to get you something from downstairs? Or I can grab you some dinner.

No, no, I’m good. I’m good. I’ll tell you what would make me feel better. Is if you let me know that Kristen’s been arrested.

Not yet. [suspenseful music]

You texted me and said that Belle was working on getting a warrant.

Yeah, yeah, but, um… Ava, that might not be our biggest problem right now. 29

What do you mean?

We have to talk.

Hi, honey. What are you doing here?

[sighs] Well, I went to the house, but Tate said you were still working.

OK. What’s going on? What’s the matter?

It’s EJ. 30

OK. What is he done?

You know, everyone said to stay away. They said I was insane for getting involved with him again, but of course, I didn’t listen. And now, I am just so furious.

OK, take a breath. Tell me what happened.

Ugh, God, I don’t want to take a breath. I want to punch a wall. All right. [sighs] This whole mess with Jada, I fully expected to find out that EJ was behind it, to be presented with evidence that would prove that he set up Jada to be a dirty cop, right? But while I’m focusing on that possibility and waiting for that shoe to drop, I completely failed to see that EJ was actually mixed up in something completely different and equally as horrific.

OK. What was it? 32

He was involved in Ava’s kidnapping.

You see, Ava can’t testify to what my mother did or to what we did without implicating Rachel.

Mm. And any mention of her involvement would trigger a call to Child Protective Services.

Right, which would result in Rachel being taken away from us. Look, Ava may hate my guts, but, uh, she wouldn’t hurt Brady that way. [suspenseful music]

Hmm.

What do you mean, “hmm?” I said, I had an ace up my sleeve, and I did.

Before you strain yourself patting yourself on the back, just remember who we’re dealing with here.

Yeah, I know who we’re dealing with. Ava and I, we go way back.

How far does Ava go back with your daughter? 34

[scoffing] Sorry?

You and Brady and I would do anything to protect Rachel, obviously.

Obviously, yes.

Are you sure Ava feels the same way? Can we really trust a Mafia princess to put the needs of a child above her own?

Why do we need to talk?

When I was down at the police station, Kristen showed up. She was there to check on her mother.

Great. It saves the cops trouble of having to haul her in.

I thought the same thing. But, uh…

Brady. What’s going on? Look, whatever it is, you can tell me.

I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to press charges against Kristen. [dramatic music]

So you pulled a hair out of Rafe– I mean, Arnold’s head?

And I made sure to get the root. I thought if you did a DNA test, it could prove that that man in my house is Arnold Feniger.

Well, I’d like to help you, but, you know, I need something to compare this hair to. Do you have anything that you know for sure is Arnold Feniger’s? 37

You don’t have anything here?

Well, there’s a possibility that we have his DNA on file from the police investigation. But that case has been closed for a very long time.

It’s probably a long shot.

Um, do you know if he has any blood relatives?

No. I don’t. Damn it.

You know, it’s OK. We may not have Arnold’s blood relative, but we definitely have Rafe’s. [suspenseful music]

Kidnapping?

And identity theft.

Oh, and let’s not forget false imprisonment.

Yeah, you’ve been busy here in Salem, Arnie. You’ve racked up a bunch of felonies.

So why don’t you just make things easier on yourself and just tell us where you stashed Rafe? 39

OK, once again, I don’t know where Rafe is. I don’t even know who he is, OK? Well, how about you tell me why you think that I do?

I don’t think he’s going to make this any easier.

Leaves us with only one option.

We’re going to have to do this the hard way. Stand up.

For what?

I’m placing you under arrest.

You got to be kidding me. 40

Up. Now. Unless you want me to add resisting arrest to your list of charges.

You’re making a big mistake.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have a lawyer with you. If you can’t afford one, the court will appoint one for you. 41

What are you saying, Brady? Why shouldn’t I press charges against Kristen? [suspenseful music]

[sighs] OK, she knew. She knew that her mother was holding me prisoner and she did nothing about it.

I know.

And you also know that if Steve hadn’t cleaned up that voicemail that I left you, I would still be tied to a wheelchair, stuck in that haunted house with–with–with–with– with Mommy Dearest and the freaking Parrot Man!

I know, Ava. I know, and I understand, OK? But I’m also led to understand Kristen wanted to let you go, but her mother talked her out of it.

So what? She still left me there!

Because her mother reminded her what would happen if the authorities knew that Rachel was involved in a kidnapping plot.

OK. What are you saying here, Brady? Where–where are you going with this?

Ava, Ava, Kristen left you there at Aremid not to hurt you. She was trying to protect our daughter.

OK. Well, she did hurt me, and she’s going to get punished for it. So not only am I going to press charges against her, I am going to testify about every last agonizing detail that she put me through.

I–I–I–I get it. I understand, OK? I really do. I want her to pay just as much as you do.

So what is the problem?

The problem is if you implicate Kristen, you’re also going to implicate my daughter. [dramatic music]

[Ava sighs]

I am not worried about Ava.

She is a self-serving snake.

She is also a mother. And if the shoe were on the other foot, she would expect Brady to come through for her.

You honestly believe that nitwit will convince her to let this all go?

[sighs] Ava is free to resume her little love-fest with Brady. [Kristen chuckles] I am sure that she is not going to blow that up by getting rid of his kid.

Yeah, well, let’s hope.

You know what, EJ? I’m really sick of your negativity. Yeah, I mean, if you have a better way to get Ava to keep her trap shut, then, by all means, let me hear it.

Yeah, it’s exactly what I thought. Please just trust me this once, hmm? I am telling you Ava is neutralized.

With any luck, so has Rafe Hernandez.

Well, now that I know that EJ was an accessory to Ava’s kidnapping, I have no choice but to bring charges against him.

Honey, I’m so sorry.

Well, don’t be. Like I said, I was pretty sure I’d wind up prosecuting him for setting up Jada. Now I’ll just be prosecuting him for something else. Yeah, being blindsided sucks, but… guess I should be grateful it’s just the one crime, right? [tense music]

Yeah. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but… there actually may be more to it than that.

If you test my hair against the hair I pulled from that guy’s head, it’ll prove we’re not related, right?

Yes, but it won’t prove that it’s Arnold Feniger.

That’ll be my next step. Right now, I just need to prove that that man in my house is not Rafe. Can you help me?

Yes, I believe I can. [suspenseful music]

Where’s Feniger?

Cooling his heels in Interrogation. He’s still playing dumb.

Damn. What are you thinking?

Is there any chance that this isn’t an act? That he genuinely has no clue what we’re talking about?

Nope. No chance. Like you said, Feniger knew that Gabi would go to the cops, so he’s putting on this whole act. He thinks it’ll keep him from facing justice.

Yeah, well, it’s working. The longer he pretends he doesn’t know anything, longer we don’t have answers.

We won’t have anything to help us find Rafe.

OK, I get it, Brady. You don’t want to lose your child. Look, I don’t want that for you either, obviously. OK? So when I talk to the police again, I won’t say anything about Rachel.

It’s–it’s– it’s not possible.

OK, trust me. I am good under pressure.

No, I get that. It’s not that. It– Ava, if Rachel was just slightly involved in this whole thing, maybe we could find a way to keep her out of the story. But she is literally the one who lured you to Aremid. I don’t know how you avoid disclosing that.

Oh, come on, Brady. The police aren’t going to go after a little girl.

It’s–[scoffs] Ava, it’s a serious crime. If they think that she was involved, they have a duty to report it to Child Protective Services. And CPS has already come to me and said if Rachel is involved in one more incident, just one more, they could take her away from me. [suspenseful music]

I thought that you wanted Kristen to pay…

Oh, God, Ava, I do.

For what she did.

Ava, I do want her to pay.

Really? It’s funny. because it sounds to me like you want her to get away with it.

So EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and setting up Jada?

It would seem so. 55

And he replaced Rafe with Arnold Feniger, that monster that raped Sami.

That’s what Gabi thinks.

[sighs] Poor Jada. And Rafe. God, where is he?

I don’t know. I’m sure the police are aware of the situation and they’re doing all they can to get to the bottom of it.

Oh, Rachel Blake must have known.

Kristen’s mother? 56

Well, Brady said that she got EJ to keep quiet about Ava. And this must have been what she had on him. Oh, God, I cannot believe this.

Yeah, this is a lot.

Yeah. I mean, I had a feeling that EJ was keeping something from me, but this is so much worse than I thought. I cannot believe that I got involved with this monster. Again.

Well, Rafe isn’t the only one that needs to be neutralized. What about his doppelganger? 57

I’ve been informed that Arnold Feniger has been removed from the situation.

Hmm, removed?

As someone who has disappeared a few adversaries herself, I’m sure you can appreciate the need for an undisclosed location at the ready.

Oh, I do love a black site. So where did you dump him?

Doesn’t matter. But rest assured fake Rafe is exiting Salem as we speak while real Rafe is back in the bosom of his family.

Hmm.

Mm-hmm. [Kristen chuckles] [tense music]

Mm.

OK, we’ll take this sample from the man that you presume was Arnold Feniger and your sample and we’ll compare them and see what’s up, OK? 59

And you can do that right now?

Well, unfortunately, the lab is closed, but I will get a rush on it and I’ll get back to you with the results as soon as I know something, all right?

Thank, you, Kayla. Thank you so much.

Absolutely. All right. [somber music]

Let me take another run at Feniger, see if I can get him to talk. 60

I’ll go with you.

No, Jada.

You don’t have to say it. I am on administrative leave, which means I have to stay out here.

I know this is killing you. But if we want to make sure that this guy pays, then–

We got to do it by the book.

Yeah.

I know. It’s just… I am very worried about Rafe, Shawn.

I promise you I will do everything in my power to get some answers from him. All right? Now go home. I’ll call you the second I find out anything.

Shawn. Now that we know that Rafe didn’t cheat on me, what happened between us, that means–

Jada. Let’s just focus on finding Rafe, OK? And I’ll let you know the second I find anything, OK?

Thank you.

[somber music]

If I refuse to press charges… Kristen and her mother get away scot-free. You’re OK with that?

No. No, I’m not OK with it. I just got to protect my daughter.

[Brady sighs]

I get that, Brady. I feel for you. I do, because I would take a bullet for my son. [Brady chuckles softly] I’m telling you the idea of Kristen and her mother skating–

I am so– I am so sorry to ask this of you, OK? If there was any other way out of it, I wouldn’t. There’s just not.

And I’m just begging you for the sake of my little girl, please keep what you know to yourself.

I mean, you’re not worried that Rafe is going to talk, are you?

Why should I be? You told me that Rolf has perfected his memory-erasing drug.

Mm. He did.

That means Hernandez has forgotten all about this unpleasantness.

Right, but in all likelihood, Belle is going to find out what you did.

Hmm. But without a witness, she’ll never be able to prove it.

Well, go ahead and say it. Go ahead and say “I told you so.”

I would never say– Belle, Belle, come on. Darling, we all make mistakes.

Oh, God. A drunken hookup would have been a mistake. A one-night stand would have been a mistake. This was a choice. I chose to keep going back.

Did you think that EJ was going to change?

No. He himself told me he wasn’t going to change. And still, I stayed. And I don’t know if it was my ego or just some warped reaction to my divorce. [scoffs] Oh, my God. I totally defended EJ to Shawn this morning.

How so?

Shawn told me that he was looking for proof that EJ framed Jada. And I told him he was being ridiculous and that he was only going after EJ because he was jealous. And you know what he said to me? He said that deep down, I knew that EJ was guilty and that he set up Jada. And the truth is I did. And as I stood there arguing EJ’s case, I knew that it was more than likely that Shawn was right. [somber music] I just– I don’t know how I could be so stupid. 69

Belle, one thing you are not is stupid.

[Belle sniffles] Oh, honey. Oh, honey. Mm, I’ve gotcha. I’ve gotcha.

[suspenseful music] [EJ sighs]

You’re all calm, cool, and collected. But I can tell the Belle situation is getting to you.

Did I not just say I’m confident she’ll never be able to build a case against me?

Uh, I meant the personal situation. You were practically floating in here this morning after she left. You care for her, don’t you?

OK, fine. You don’t have to admit it. Oh, and I am sorry, by the way.

For what?

You being roped into the Ava business. [EJ sighs]

I just want to make sure that Rafe is blissfully ignorant to my role in his kidnapping.

Well, uh, I’m sure Rolf’s, uh, drug is working its magic. [Kristen chuckles]

What about the dosage? Are you sure he got it right? 72

Well, I told him that, uh, we needed to erase all memories from the past few months. And he said what was in that syringe would, uh, do the job.

Well, let’s just hope that if the good doctor has missed the mark, he’s erred on the side of too much rather than too little.

Hmm. You want Rafe’s mind to be a blank slate? I mean, not that it all wasn’t already.

[chuckles] Well, that was not my intention. But if that is the case, he certainly won’t be able to testify against me.

[EJ sighs]

Look, I know you’re just trying to save your own hide, but you are not the only person involved here.

OK, let me guess. You’re talking about this Rafe person that I’ve never heard of?

And Jada, who loves this Rafe person very much. And she just found out that he’s been missing for God knows how long.

OK. I should care why?

[scoffs] Come on, man. Have a heart. Our Jada is worried sick. All she wants is her fiancé back. [suspenseful music]

Did you say fiancé? [knock on door] 75

Gabi, hey. What’s the latest?

Just gave Kayla a sample of Feniger’s DNA.

Oh. Come in. Blood from when you punched him in the face?

Hmm. I wish. No, I, uh, pulled a hair out of his head. They’re testing it against one of mine.

Ah, then we’ll know for sure that bastard’s not Rafe.

Mm-hmm.

Nice work.

Yeah, well, it’s a start. What about you? Any luck getting Arnold to tell you where my brother is?

Uh, no. Shawn and I found him at your house, and we went at him pretty hard. But he’s putting on this whole amnesia act. [suspenseful music]

What?

Yeah, he’s pretending that he doesn’t even know who Rafe is, doesn’t know who I am. Never even heard of Arnold Feniger.

But Shawn took him in for questioning. But I don’t think he’s going to crack any time soon.

How are we going to find Rafe?

Yes, Jada and Rafe are engaged. And the wedding didn’t end well. But I’m sure that you already know that, considering you’re the one that dumped her at the altar. So are you going to tell me what I want to know So we can put Jada’s mind at ease?

For the last time, I don’t know any Jada. Look, it’s getting late.

Not for me. I’m just getting started.

You can’t keep me here. I haven’t done anything,

Well, you know what, Arnold? I think that you did. And we’re going to continue doing this until you admit to what you did, even if we have to go all night.

All right, well, if you keep badgering me, then–

Then what?

I want a lawyer.

[tense music]

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All right, well, if you could have Judge Merchant call me, that– thank you very much. Uh, Brady, I’m so glad they found Ava. How is she?

She’s OK, considering she was held captive for two weeks. Apparently, Ms. Blake took relatively good care of her.

I cannot believe that Kristen’s mom is still alive.

Yeah, she’s completely off her rocker, too. But who I’m really pissed at is Kristen. How could she have known what her mother was doing to Ava and not put a stop to it, huh?

Because she’s a sociopath.

That’s–that’s probably the explanation, yeah. And she’s paying for it now. Listen, I know it’s after visiting hours, but can I get in to see her, please?

Oh, uh, Brady–

Belle, I won’t be long. I just–there’s some things I really got to say to her, OK?

I’m sure you do, but– 2

But, but, but what?

Kristen’s not in police custody. [dramatic music]

Pour me one, would you? Make it a two finger–no, three, three fingers, neat.

Bad day?

What do you think? My back-from-the-dead mother sitting in a jail cell, and Ava is singing like she’s on stage at the Sydney Opera House. 3

Well, I suppose that was bound to happen. I mean, I’m sure it was quite the ordeal for her being tied up in Aremid all that time.

Might I say, you seem a bit blasé about the whole thing, considering that Ava can and perhaps will implicate the two of us for allowing my mother to hold her hostage?

It’s not that I’m not concerned about that. It’s just that I’ve got far more pressing matters to attend to beginning with our recalcitrant patient upstairs.

Goodness, these Russian novels. They’re certainly not beach reads, I’ll tell you that. How are you doing, Mr. Hernandez? Man of few words, I see. Well, then, let’s find out. Oh, you’re doing just fine. And all you have to do is sleep and let the drug do its work. And when you wake up, you can have a cup of coffee, read the paper, and you won’t even know that another man has been living your life. And hopefully, you and that fiancée of yours can pick up right where you left off.

Arnold Feniger? Oh, my God, he looks exactly like Rafe.

Enough to fool all of Rafe’s friends and family the last time.

It says here that he was killed in jail.

Only, if I’m right, and Arnold is still alive, EJ could be using Arnold to pose as Rafe again. 6

Oh, my God. Do you really think this is possible?

Obviously, it’s just a theory. You’re the cop here. But… [exhales] It seems…

Plausible.

And if it is true, then it wasn’t Rafe who left you at the altar. It wasn’t Rafe who cheated on you.

Um, but from the look of things, maybe you just cheated on him?

Damn it, Rafe, get her out of here. I want that damn stripper out of my house.

You’re talking about Savannah? Because I’ve already told you, she’s an exotic dancer, OK? And last time I checked, this was my house. But you’ll be happy to know she’s long gone.

Good. Then we can talk, just the two of us.

Yeah, actually, I don’t really feel like talking right now because I’m going to take my sandwich, I’m going to go to the den, and I’m gonna watch a little “Yellowstone.”

Yeah, no, you’re not going anywhere until you answer my question.

OK, well, make it quick.

You know, I finally figured out what’s going on with you.

Um, this is not a question. 9

Yeah, you know, your personality change isn’t because of your coma. It’s because you aren’t Rafe at all.

[scoffs] What are you talking about?

Oh, you heard me, dirtbag. Look, I know you’re not Rafe, so let’s just start from there, OK? No more snide comments, no more gaslighting. Just cut the BS and tell me what the hell you did with my brother.

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Look, I don’t know what the two of you were talking about while I was in the shower, but I think it should be said that Jada didn’t cheat on Rafe. Rafe ended things with her.

I’m aware of that. But as I was just explaining to Jada, I don’t think that was Rafe who ended things.

Wait, what are you– what–what is she talking about?

Take a look at this.

Don’t you stand there staring at me. Answer the damn question. What did you do with Rafe?

Gabi, Gabi. Gabi. Look, what are you talking about, OK? I am Rafe.

No, you’re not.

[scoffs]

You may have the same face. You may even have the same haircut. But you are not my brother. You are Arnold Feniger.

Look, I remember Arnold Feniger. But as the article states, I mean, he’s–he’s dead.

Or maybe not. I’ve looked into it and reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated.

So you’re saying that–

OK, if you recall, just days before Feniger was set to testify against EJ and Stefano, he was supposedly found murdered in his jail cell. But come on, this is the DiMeras we’re talking about. Don’t you think it’s possible that they could have disappeared him instead? Kept his heart beating in case of some future circumstance that they might need to use him again?

Well, I guess when this is the DiMeras you’re talking about, yeah, anything’s possible.

What are you saying, that Rafe is upstairs?

He is. Rita’s watching over him.

[scoffs] God. you know–you know what this sounds like? It sounds like that Stephen King novel. You know the one with the– the peculiar woman who is tending to the bed-ridden writer?

You’re thinking of “Misery.”

Yes.

And I assure you, it is nothing like that.

Well, you know what? Whatever it’s like, Rita is supposed to be preparing for a board meeting.

You and I both know she is capable of multitasking. And Rafe needs to be closely monitored until he regains consciousness.

Oh, you know, when I walked in with the two of you struggling over the syringe, it looked like he had the upper hand. And I thought, oh, my God, he is going to inject my dear brother with the CRS-17 and wipe his memory clean.

Not that I would mind forgetting the last few months.

Do you know–you know what pisses me off?

What doesn’t piss you off, Kristen?

[chuckles] Touché. What I was going to say is it’s just– it’s maddening that Brady and Steve got to Ava before we injected her, too.

It’s unfortunate timing.

Mm-hmm. Indeed. OK, well, you know what? While you tend to Sleeping Beauty upstairs, I am going to go to the police station and see about my mother.

Oh, no, no, no, you’re not. That’s the last thing you’re going to do. [tense music]

Sorry, Kirsten hasn’t been arrested yet? What’s the holdup? Because Ava told the cops everything, Belle.

I know. We have to do this by the book, Brady. It’s not like the judicial system works on vibes, right? We have due process. I was just on the phone with the courthouse. I am trying to get an arrest warrant issued, OK?

OK, OK, OK. Well, I hope you’ve got one for EJ as well.

Why would I get an arrest warrant for EJ?

Oh, you haven’t heard. Tink, your boyfriend was in on the kidnapping of my girlfriend.

Well, OK, Gabi, you’re on the express train to crazy town right now, OK? Look, I am not Arnold Feniger, which would be impossible anyway, right, because he’s dead, remember?

Mmm, and yet, here you stand, Arnold.

OK, stop calling me that.

Or what? You know that strip club a few towns over? I’m sure they have happy hour. Maybe you could go cry in a watered-down mojito.

Oh, that’s real cute.

Yeah. You know what isn’t cute? I spoke to Alex Kiriakis. And he told me that you hit on Stephanie Johnson earlier, just like Arnold did last time he was in Salem.

Ugh, wow. So–so that’s a crime now, to flirt with a woman who’s single?

Stephanie isn’t single. She has a boyfriend.

Oh. Well, that’s too bad. Look, obviously, if I knew she was with someone, I wouldn’t have made a pass at her, all right? I’m sorry.

You know, speaking of making a pass, your wedding day comes to mind, when I went to go see you at the Salem Inn, when I was telling you how much I loved you and how happy I was for you– you gave me this weird hug.

What? Weird, like, weird how?

Too long, too tight. It gave me the ick.

The ick?

Yeah, the ick. It wasn’t a very brotherly hug. Oh, my God. You were creeping on me, too. You son of a bitch, you impostor!

I wouldn’t do that if I were you. [tense music]

So what do you think about all this?

Well, this would explain why Rafe’s been behaving like a completely different person.

So you–do you think that he actually is a different person?

Look, before Stephanie told me her theory, I had no idea this Feniger guy even existed. And if I would have known, I would have figured this out a hell of a lot sooner. Yeah, it happened right before New Year’s when he started acting strange, starting with him just vanishing. He told me that Steve had sent him away on a case. But Steve told me that he’d done no such thing. And when I confronted Rafe about it, he told me that he agreed to work with EJ, but he didn’t want anyone to know about it.

Because he would never work for EJ. Not in a million years.

Right. And he told me that he’d agreed to do this only because he knew he wouldn’t find dirt on me. But that was complete bull, because EJ arranged this whole thing, and he made sure that he would find something on me, even though it was all lies, manufactured to make me look bad. Oh, my God. This was all about EJ getting his revenge on me for me getting him sacked, wasn’t it?

And why would EJ have anything to do with Ava’s kidnapping?

Because Ava said so. She was an eyewitness.

Well, Steve didn’t say anything about that when he brought Rachel Blake in.

Steve didn’t know because he was looking for her when Ava told me.

All right. Hold on a second. So from everything that I gathered from Steve, this whole thing was a ploy by Kristen’s mother to reunite you and Kristen, right? I mean, yes, Kristen and EJ are siblings, but it’s not like there’s any love lost between them. I highly doubt he would involve himself in such a harebrained scheme, especially because–

Especially because he didn’t have anything to gain from it, right?

Yes, exactly.

Well, look, Ava said that he wasn’t in on it from the beginning. 29

What do you mean?

Apparently, when he got to the house, he saw Ava. She pleaded with him to get her out of there to help her, and she thought he was going to until he had a little side chat with Kristen’s mom. And then what do you know? All of a sudden, he left, left her there. So obviously, Ms. Blake was using a little bit of leverage with EJ to get him to play ball, Belle, to cooperate.

So you think that she was holding something over his head?

That is my guess, yes.

Like what?

That’s the million-dollar question right there. [pensive music]

Mm. Oh, and why shouldn’t I see my mother?

What was it you said? That Ava’s been singing like “she’s on stage at the Sydney Opera House?” So I can safely assume that she’s told the police everything, including that you were a willing participant in her kidnapping. Meaning you would be walking straight into the lion’s den.

I owe her. And you know what? You owe her too, EJ, for her timely assistance in stashing Rafe.

She blackmailed me.

[sighs] What a tangled web we weave. 32

What the hell does that mean?

It means, EJ, that we are all in this together.

So you’re just going to stroll straight into Salem PD? A wanted woman?

Well, it’s a chance I have to take, especially because I have an ace up my sleeve.

Do you?

Mm-hmm. And with any luck, it will be a get-out-of-jail-free card for me, for my mother, and for you, too, for that matter.

Well, are you going to tell me what it is? 33

Of course, as soon as I know it worked. [chuckles]

[sighs]

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, OK? I mean, it’s not like we have any definitive proof that this actually is Arnold Feniger.

No, we don’t. But if it is true, it’s likely that it happened months ago. Oh, my God. I feel so violated. And to think that I was so angry with Rafe for believing that I was capable of doing such terrible things, and yet I believed that he was capable of that same level of corruption. I’m no better than he is.

Jada, you can’t beat yourself up over this. Everyone–everyone believed that he was Rafe. And maybe he is.

But the first thing that we need to do is we need to find out whether this is true or it’s not. 35

Yes, yes, we do. And if it is true, then most importantly, where is the real Rafe? [dramatic music]

How is he doing?

Vital signs are holding steady. Breathing is normal.

Very good. Has he awakened at all?

Not that I’m aware of. You want him out like a light, don’t you?

Yes, I’m eager to ensure that Rolf calibrated the dosage correctly and that the drugs are working as intended.

And that Mr. Hernandez won’t remember your part in any of this.

Right, so when he’s returned to his loved ones, he will only remember everything before he was switched out with Arnold and nothing after.

May I ask, when are you returning him to his loved ones? Because to state the obvious, sir, it’s not as though you can have two Rafes running around Salem.

Which is why Mr. Feniger must be, and will be, disposed of posthaste.

Are you threatening me, Arnold? [tense music]

No. No, of course not. Just stop calling me Arnold, OK? For the last time, I’m not Arnold. 38

OK.

Then prove it.

How?

[speaking Spanish]

[grunts and chuckles] [speaking Spanish]

Uh-uh, yeah. I said, Tia Hilda is in the hospital, and I asked what kind of flowers she likes.

Oh, yeah, Tia Hilda. Um– I forgot.

Yeah, it was a trick question. Tia Hilda está muerta. She’s dead.

No, I thought you were talking about a different Tia.

And which Tia is that?

[sighs] Oh, my– [groans] I feel a migraine coming on. You see, it’s just– Gabi, I don’t know if you recall, but I’m just recovering from a coma, OK? Just, um– the doctor said that I might have some memory lapses.

Oh, whoa. Is that– there’s something in your hair. No, no, no.

What?

Oh, my God.

What is it?

May I?

Yeah, just get it.

OK. 41

Get it.

Got it.

I was worried about EJ being involved in Jada’s suspension from the PD, but at least there, I– I understood the motive, you know? Here, it just seems kind of random.

You don’t think there’s a connection between the two, Belle?

What would that be?

Sis, I don’t want to be the one to say I told you so. Do you really, really believe that EJ is this reformed man?

No, not exactly.

He’s not. He’s the same. He’s the same guy he is now, and he’s always going to be that man, OK? I’m speaking from experience. It took me a long time to accept that about Kristen. If I were you, I would cut and run before it’s too late.

So you’ve said. And what do you mean by “too late”?

What do I mean? What I mean is I’m tied to Kristen forever because of our little girl. And there’s nothing either of us wouldn’t do for that beautiful little girl. But you don’t have that tie to EJ. You don’t have that cross to bear. Kristen needs to understand that I need to move forward with my life. That’s why she has to pay for what she did to get it through her thick head that– look, you might as well get that arrest warrant going, because I’m not leaving here until her ass is brought in here where it belongs–

Hello, Brady. [dramatic music]

OK, do you have any idea where Rafe was being held the last time EJ replaced him with this Feniger guy? 45

No, no. I don’t remember what Stefano and EJ did with him.

I’m on it.

Please, please. We–we have to find him. If Rafe’s been held captive this whole time in some– I don’t even want to think about it. He needs me. He needs me, Shawn. And I failed him.

No, Jada, you have not. All right? Let’s just– what we need to do is we need to focus on finding out the truth and helping Rafe.

We should talk to EJ.

No, no, that’s a dead end. He’s never going to tell us anything. Even if he does, he’s just going to lie through his teeth. We’ve got to play this smart. We’ve got to corner the dummy first.

You’re right. Let’s do it. Let’s find Arnold and see what he’ll tell us.

Ouch! What the hell was that?

If I’m not going to get the truth out of you, then I’ll get it from a lab. DNA, baby.

Wait, what? No, no, no, no, you cannot do that without my… consent. Oh, crap. EJ is going to kill me.

Do you understand what you need to do, Rita?

Yes, sir, Absolutely. I’m just–I’m just a little surprised is all.

Surprised about what? 48

Well, that you’re abandoning ship now.

Well, I wouldn’t put it that way. I’m just not keen to take any more chances, that’s all. And I don’t want to have to dose Rafe again. After all, none of this was of my choosing. If that bloody Feniger hadn’t turned up on my doorstep with that insufferable smirk, I never would have taken Rafe out of circulation and replaced him with that ne’er-do-well.

Well, look at it this way. You made the best of a difficult situation. Now, what about your plans to use Arnold to wrest back your DA job?

That will no doubt be a trickier needle to thread. But I may be able to obtain that objective yet. Now, you are officially relieved of your babysitting duties, Rita. So go take care of Feniger.

Wish me luck.

As if you need it. You always deliver, Rita. [sighs] I have some good news for you, old chap. It is your lucky day. And unlike Rita, you do need luck. So all you have to do is sleep a little while longer. And my men will be here soon enough to take care of the rest.

What are you doing here?

Looking for you.

Well, here I am. 51

You know, I’m going to go talk to EJ about that matter we discussed. And I will just leave you two here to talk about things.

I’m sure you heard the good news that my mother is alive.

Oh, yeah, how long have you known?

Well, it was a few days after we brought Rachel back from my family’s home. That’s when I found Ava’s phone in Rachel’s backpack. And look, I rushed over to Aremid. And my intention was to rescue her. And that’s when I saw my mother. And, Brady, I was as shocked as anyone when I learned her role in all of this.

Am I supposed to believe that your mother has been alive all this time and she never reached out to you?

Well, I mean, she– she thought that she would be nothing but a burden or trouble.

Oh. That turned out to be right, didn’t it?

Wow. Wow, Brady, don’t be so cruel.

Oh, that’s rich, coming from the poet laureate of cruelty.

[breathes and laughs] You know what? I have been reading this book on Zen Buddhism, and I’m choosing to let that one go. And speaking of new perspectives, I have a new perspective on why Rachel ran away to Aremid. Mm-hmm, it sheds a whole new light on things. See, if she hadn’t gone, I would have never known that my mother was alive.

Well, cue those violins.

And you can imagine how happy I am to be reunited with her and how heartwarming it has been for me, because, Brady, she is an old woman, and she’s not playing with a full deck. And so she can’t be blamed for any of this.

No? Oh, but how do you– how do you figure that? 55

Well, because everything she did, she thought she was helping me and Rachel. And that poor woman, she has suffered enough. And I just don’t want her to suffer any more, Brady.

I get it.

OK.

Listen. Belle told me that your mother is actually in the interrogation room. She’s getting–she’s preparing to give her final statement or something. But if you want to see her, she’s in there.

[laughs] Oh, right. The cops are going to just let me waltz right in there.

When have you ever needed to ask permission for anything? Go ahead. I’ll–I’ll keep a look out.

Mmm. Why are you being so nice to me?

[chuckles] I’m feeling softhearted. [light music]

There’s no one here. [lock clicks] Where’s my mother, Brady?

She’s in a holding cell, Kristen.

What are you doing? What’s going on?

What’s going on? This is what’s going on. You’re going to answer for what you did to Ava. Belle’s in the process right now of getting your arrest warrant. And I’m going to make sure that you don’t leave this room until the police come and put some handcuffs on your wrists.

OK, you know what, Brady? You need to listen to me. You are not thinking clearly, or surely you would understand that this is the very worst thing you could do.

It’s the worst thing I could do? How could that be? Oh, that’s right, that’s right, because you always have the idea that you never have to take responsibility for your actions–

OK.

Ever.

You know what? Think, think! Just stop with the hostility and think, Brady. Who is the mastermind behind the kidnapping? Hmm? It was our daughter. Rachel is the one who lured Ava to Aremid. She and my mother concocted this whole plan. And I only found out after the fact.

But you did. You did find out, OK? And you did nothing to help Ava. You got our little girl, and you have your– your mother who, in your words, is not in her right mind. So who does that leave in the room to be an adult? You. You’re supposed to make the right decision, be responsible. But instead, you’re going to end up throwing our little girl under the bus.

Oh, my God. Throwing our girl under the bus? Are you kidding me? She’s the light of my life, Brady. She’s the reason I get up every morning. I would never hurt her in any way, so just stop and listen to me. If you pursue this any further, that is exactly what you would be doing. [soft dramatic music]

Belle.

How could you? 62

How could I what?

Brady told me what you did. Ava–that you were involved in holding her hostage.

Ava was held hostage? I–I–

Don’t–don’t– EJ, don’t lie to me. Ava said she saw you with her captor.

That’s preposterous. [scoffs] Ava Vitali despises me. If I were on fire, she would look for a barrel of petrol. Now, tell me, what other lies did she spew? 63

Well, Ava claims that Kristen’s mother got you to keep quiet about the whole thing.

Wow, really? Kristen’s mother, who just so happens to be dead? My, my, my. That must have been a very persuasive tombstone, or maybe an urn, I don’t know.

I know you think you’re giving an Oscar-worthy performance right now, but I can see right through it. I know that Rachel Blake said something to you to keep you from going to the authorities. So tell me, what is she holding over you?

[scoffs] Absolutely nothing.

You ready?

Yeah.

All right, let’s do this.

OK, please, please be careful. Arnold is a dangerous criminal. Who knows what he’ll do when you confront him. 65

I’m prepared for Arnold Feniger, if that’s even who he is. Oh, Gabi.

Well, I assume you’ve already heard about Rafe?

Yeah, we have. As a matter of fact, we’re headed over to confront Feniger right now.

I already did. That creep denied impersonating Rafe. But you know the saying. If it quacks like a duck, looks like a duck– well, son of a bitch has feathers and a beak.

Feniger may think that he can stonewall you. But I have a feeling when he sees a badge, he’s going to be a little bit more forthcoming. Is he still at your–

At our–my house, yes. Well, at least he was.

All right. Well, we’re going to find him.

Oh, hello.

Who the hell are you?

I’m Rita Lesley. EJ DiMera sent me.

What? This guy, he must be psychic. I was just– OK, look, never mind. Lady, we’ve got trouble.

Trouble?

Yeah. They’re onto me. They know I’m not Rafe. 68

Yes, Mr. DiMera is aware of this dilemma.

OK, well, is he aware of how much this is going to cost him? Because if he thinks I’m going down for his crimes, boy, has he got the wrong number.

Not to worry, Mr. Feniger. We are going to whisk you out of the country forthwith.

Whisk me out of– oh, OK, here’s the thing. Don’t even think about sending me back to Argentina because the peso is very weak right now. And nowhere cold, OK? We’re talking coconuts and palm trees. You tell Mr. DiMera that, OK?

Of course.

Yeah, and, well, he better not think about turning against me, because if he does, I’m going to go down to that police station and I’m going to sing like a canary. In fact, they’re going to call that interrogation room “The Tonight Show with Arnold Feniger.” 70

[laughs] You needn’t worry, Mr. Feniger. I have everything you’ll need for a getaway right here. Let’s see. One–no, two passports, some cash. And of course, we have the burner phone. I picked it out myself. It’s black. Oh, here it is. There you go. And one last– oh, and this. [zapping] Whoops, sorry about that. But we couldn’t have a loose cannon like you strolling about, could we? I’m glad you agree. Now, I’m just going to need to borrow those clothes.

OK, so why don’t you tell me? What do you think is going to happen to Rachel if I get arrested, hmm? 72

Hmm, let me– let me think about that. Oh, yeah, I’ll get full custody, and she will be much better off.

That is an awful thing to say to me, and not very astute. Think harder, Brady. Do you remember what Child Protective Services told us? That if there was one more “incident,” that we could both lose Rachel forever. So why don’t you ask yourself right here, right now, hmm, is that what you want? For us both to lose our little girl? [tense music]

You do realize that Ava is going to give an official statement once she’s up to it?

Oh, I’m aware. Believe me, you’ll learn absolutely nothing, apart from a medley of lies.

Right, well, there’s also Kristen’s mother, so I’m sure between the two of them, we’ll figure out exactly what went down.

Belle, Belle, Belle, this is all just a ruse.

What a fool I have been! You know, everyone warned me not to get involved with you again. I mean, it’s not like I thought you were some kind of boy scout or anything. I just didn’t think that–

Didn’t think what?

That this would all come back to bite me in the ass so fast. But, boy, was I wrong.

EJ, that arrogant, egotistical, slimy– no, I just know he’s behind this. I know he’s behind this, just like last time.

Look, if this guy is Feniger– and I think he is, too– but it’s still a big “if,” why would EJ pull him out of mothballs after all these years? Doesn’t it seem like a lot of trouble to go to just to get back at Jada for putting Belle in his job? 76

Truthfully, I don’t know. What I do know is that I’m worried about Rafe. I’m really worried. I should go. Traffic is miserable at this hour, and I have to get to the hospital.

You think Rafe is at the hospital?

Oh, no. Before I left, I plucked a hair from Feniger’s head.

What? Why? 77

For a DNA test. That way we can prove whether he’s an impostor or Rafe. [dramatic music]

[grunts]

There you are.

Huh? What?

Where the hell is Rafe?

I don’t– 78

Don’t play dumb with me. Where is he? What have you done with him?

Who’s Rafe?

[dramatic music]

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Days Update Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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While joining Marlena and Cat’s lunch in the town square, Chad talks about what the hospital meant to Abigail and the Hortons. Chad says he thought about reaching out to Kristen to see if DiMera could bail out the hospital, but he didn’t think the board would go for it. Marlena gets a message and says she has to get back to the office. Cat offers to go with her but Marlena tells her to stay with Chad and brainstorm. After Marlena exits, Cat apologizes to Chad for being put on the spot like that. Chad asks what she means. Cat feels like she’s the last person in the world that he would want to be working with. Cat says she gets it after everything she did to him and asks why he would ever want to team up with her again.

At the Brady Pub, Stephanie explains to Alex that a long time ago when Rafe was with her cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. Stephanie says it was here in the Brady Pub and she was stressed about her love life, then she ran in to “Rafe”, who was very sympathetic, but then gave her a very inappropriate hug. Alex asks if she’s saying that Rafe has pulled this crap before. Stephanie says that’s the thing as she found out later that it wasn’t Rafe and it was actually Arnold Feniger. Alex doesn’t understand and asks who Arnold Feniger is. Stephanie responds that he’s Rafe’s exact double.

“Rafe” tells Gabi to lighten up with the melodrama because he doesn’t need a lecture. Gabi asks why he’s being such a jerk. “Rafe” asks why she’s being a pain in his ass when she’s his sister and supposed to be on his side. Gabi asks why she would be on his side when Jada is her friend and he cheated on her which she calls a sleazy thing to do. “Rafe” remarks that she doesn’t have to be such a bitch about it. Gabi questions him calling her a bitch and says he doesn’t get to talk to her like that. “Rafe” says he calls it like he sees it.

Shawn and Jada continue kissing on the couch and begin to undress.

Cat tells Chad that he doesn’t have to work with her and promises that Marlena will understand. Chad says they talked about this when she decided to stay in Salem. Cat says it’s one thing to live in the same town, but it’s entirely different to partner up on a project together. Chad acknowledges that what she did was hurtful, but he understands she did it to save her mother. Cat asks if he can look at her and honestly not see the person that pretended to be his dead wife and ripped his heart out all over again. Chad says he will get there. Cat hopes that he does, but says there’s another reason it could be incredibly weird to partner on this project. Chad guesses it’s because she said she had feelings for him and says that’s more of her problem. Cat questions it not being awkward for him. Chad asks if it should. Cat says she realizes now that working so hard to make him love her blurred the line. Chad asks if her feelings are gone then. Cat responds that she will get there. Chad decides that working together shouldn’t be a problem then and says it’s for a good cause, so they should just go for it.

Alex questions Stephanie about a guy being out there who looks exactly like Rafe. Stephanie explains that about 15 years ago, Stefano and EJ hired Arnold to get plastic surgery so they could use him to take over Rafe’s life. Stephanie adds that it worked for awhile but eventually he got caught. Alex asks if she thinks he’s back now. Stephanie says it would explain Rafe’s behavior, but the problem is that Arnold Feniger is dead.

“Rafe” tells Gabi that no dude will want to be anywhere near her with an attitude like this. Gabi says she’s trying not to bash him over the head with a pan because she loves him and believes something is seriously wrong with him. He blames her being all up in his business. She complains that he’s not making it easy. “Rafe” asks what exactly she thinks is wrong with him. Gabi admits she doesn’t know and says it could be a delayed reaction to his injury from the time in a coma and maybe it messed with his brain and changed his personality. “Rafe” remarks that he likes his personality and she’s just pissed because she can’t roll over him like she used to. Gabi insists that she’s not giving up on him and they will figure this out. “Rafe” asks what she’s going to do. Gabi responds that she’s taking him to the hospital so he can get an MRI on his brain, but “Rafe” refuses to go anywhere with her.

Kayla goes to see Marlena in her office. Marlena asks if there’s any news on the bankruptcy. Kayla says there’s a lot of talk. Marlena tells her that she may have some good news as her assistant may have a solution.

Chad suggests to Cat that they get some ideas down. Cat thanks him for agreeing to help out. Chad talks about being to his fair share of fundraisers and how they are mostly all boring, so Cat declares her first idea and rule for their fundraiser is to make it fun.

Shawn and Jada sit together after having sex. They acknowledge that happened while Shawn asks if she’s feeling okay about it. Jada says she thinks so and assures that he was great, but admits it was a little strange since she was going to be getting married a few weeks ago and thought she would be with Rafe for the rest of her life. Shawn guesses life doesn’t always work out how they planned. Jada knows it doesn’t make sense after what “Rafe” did to her, but she can’t help but feel a little guilty.

Alex questions Stephanie about Arnold being dead and asks what happened to him. Stephanie explains that Bo and Hope figured out he was posing as Rafe, so they arrested him, but then in prison, some of the other prisoners thought he was Rafe and beat him to death. Alex guesses it’s not Arnold pretending to be Rafe now then. Stephanie points out that they are talking about Stefano and EJ, adding that Arnold was about to testify against them and tell the world that they hired him but he got killed before he could testify and EJ walked away free. Stephanie adds that EJ just happens to be involved with all of this again. Stephanie says EJ hiring Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada never made sense to her, questioning why Rafe would ever investigate the woman he loves, unless it wasn’t Rafe because Arnold didn’t really die. Stephanie declares that it wouldn’t be the first time that the DiMeras faked someone’s death.

“Rafe” tells Gabi that she’s killing him. Gabi says she’s worried about him and she knows he doesn’t want to be in the hospital, but if something is wrong with him, they need to figure out what it is. “Rafe” responds that he feels fine. Gabi pleads with him and says if the tests come back clean, she promises to get off his back. “Rafe” responds that he doesn’t believe her and refuses to have his brain scanned. Gabi declares that she’s not taking no for an answer and that they are going right now. Gabi then opens the door right as Savannah arrives and announces she’s here for her date, telling “Rafe” that she’s sorry she’s late.

Cat asks Chad how to put the fun in fundraiser. Chad suggests asking his kids and brings up the idea of doing something that the whole family could be involved with, like a street fair. Cat says she loves it and recalls going to the fair with her sister Felicity. They discuss the idea of having a dunk booth with doctors and nurses. Chad insists that Marlena would be the first one to volunteer. Chad brings up Marlena previously being possessed by the Devil which shocks Cat.

Gabi questions what Savannah is doing there. Savannah tells her that “Rafe” wanted her to come over for some fun as he puts his arm around her. Savannah tells Gabi that she’s hot but she’s not in to threesomes. Gabi responds that she’s his sister and questions “Rafe” being with this person. “Rafe” asks what the big deal is and argues that he’s got needs. Gabi questions filling them with the stripper from his bachelor party. “Rafe” remarks that Jada made it clear she’s not interested because he exposed her for the fraud she is, so he is free to do whatever and whoever he wants. “Rafe” declares that right now, he wants to be with the beautiful Savannah. He asks Gabi for some privacy. Gabi tells him that this is not over and shouts that she doesn’t know who he is, but she wants her brother back as she storms out. Arnold tells Savannah that he’s sorry about that. She says she’s sorry he has to deal with such a drama queen of a sister. He says she’s always trying to tell him what to do. Savannah jokes that it’s hard to believe they are even related. Arnold then says he will tell Savannah a secret and reveals that Gabi is not really his sister.

Shawn tells Jada that she has nothing to feel guilty about and she has to live her life. Jada responds that she knows it’s definitely over with Rafe but calls it so hard to believe that things went from so great to so awful in such a short time. Jada wants Shawn to know this has nothing to do with him and says he’s been a really great friend, listening to her and letting her lean on him and other things. Jada says she’s not trying to make him feel bad for what just happened. Shawn assures that he doesn’t. They kiss as Jada thanks him. Shawn says he’s getting over a breakup too and he knows he really likes spending time with her. Jada responds that she likes spending time with him too. Jada then goes to take a shower.

Alex asks if Stephanie really thinks that EJ and Stefano faked Arnold’s death all those years ago. Stephanie says that they are more than capable of convincing people. Alex says that means Arnold could still be out there. Stephanie remarks that she’d never forget the feeling of Arnold putting his hands on her and the more she thinks about “Rafe” coming onto her, the more it seems like less of a coincidence. Alex asks if they should call the cops or tell the people who love Rafe. Stephanie suggests both at the same time and decides to call Jada.

Jada’s phone rings while she’s in the shower while Shawn is nearby but doesn’t answer it.

Kayla questions Marlena saying that Cat wants to hold a benefit to save the hospital. Marlena adds that it would get the word out and remind people of how much the hospital has helped everyone to get people involved. Kayla states that Stephanie could help get the word out about it. Marlena says that it would be all hands on deck and adds that Chad and Cat are brainstorming now. Kayla asks how Chad became involved. Marlena explains that they ran in to him in the town square and they talked about getting the Spectator involved. Kayla acknowledges how Chad could help but questions he and Cat brainstorming together. Marlena knows they have a complicated history. Kayla says if she was Chad, she wouldn’t want to be in the same space as Cat after what she did to him. Marlena asks if she’s surprised.

Cat questions Chad about Marlena being possessed by the Devil and can’t believe he’s serious. Chad knows it sounds crazy and says welcome to Salem. Cat doesn’t get it and asks what the Devil wanted. Chad says he wanted chaos and to destroy Salem and everyone in it. Chad adds that Marlena has a good sense of humor about it. Cat guesses that’s why everyone loves her. Chad then asks what if they put Marlena in a Devil costume for the street fair and the dunk tank, saying people would love to dunk the Devil.

Stephanie leaves a message for Jada to call her back, saying it’s really important that she talks to her. Stephanie says she will text her too and maybe go home so that she’s there when Jada comes home. Gabi storms in to the Pub and goes straight to the bar, questioning where the bartender is. Alex and Stephanie approach to ask if she’s okay. Gabi asks if it looks like she’s okay. Alex asks what’s going on. Gabi responds that she wants to punch her brother in the throat. Stephanie asks what happened. Gabi doesn’t even know how to describe what just happened. Gabi says “Rafe” was saying horrible things about Javi and told her she was being a bitch. Gabi says not to even get her started on his date which Stephanie questions. Gabi says she can’t even talk about it because this is not the Rafe that she knows. Gabi says Rafe has always been the sweetest, most loving and loyal person she’s known so she doesn’t know how he could turn in to this raging ass clown. Stephanie says they might know. Alex calls it just a theory. Stephanie says she needs to go talk to Jada but Alex will fill her in on everything. Stephanie exits the Pub while Gabi asks Alex what the hell is going on.

Jada comes out of the shower. Shawn tells her that her phone rang and then he goes to take a shower next. Jada listens to Stephanie’s voicemail.

Savannah questions Arnold saying Gabi is not his sister and if he was lying to her. Arnold then claims he was adopted. Savannah says that explains why they are so different. Arnold doesn’t want to talk about Gabi anymore and says he’s just glad she’s here. Savannah tells him that she missed him. Arnold says he was starting to think she wasn’t coming. She apologizes for getting held up. Arnold tells her that she was worth the wait. She comments on Rafe being sexy, but then he tells her to call him Arnold.

Cat tells Chad that he knows Marlena better than she does, but she can’t imagine presenting her with the idea of dressing her up as the Devil. Chad says point taken. Cat talks about Marlena taking a chance on her so she doesn’t want to disrespect her by bringing up a horrible time from her past. Cat adds that a whole devil thing might not be good publicity for the hospital. Chad laughs off that she is right and sometimes with a family like his, you forget how normal people see the world. Chad says they should focus on all the service that Marlena’s done and forgoes the dunk tank. Cat asks about the fundraisers Chad has gone to for ideas. They discuss holding an auction. Cat suggests auctioning dates for bachelors and bachelorettes which Chad acknowledges as a good idea.

Stephanie goes home where Jada says she just got her message as she was in the shower. Stephanie tells Jada that she needs to hear this but she doesn’t know where to start. Jada suggests the beginning so Stephanie informs her that “Rafe” made a pass at her. Jada calls it unbelievable and says she’s so sorry that Stephanie has been pulled in to this. Jada adds that she shouldn’t be surprised since she just found out that “Rafe” slept with the stripper from his bachelor party which shocks Stephanie. Jada says that Javi told her that “Rafe” admitted it to him and asks what kind of person does that. Stephanie calls that a good question that she wasn’t sure how to answer, but now she knows she’s right that “Rafe” isn’t Rafe.

Gabi questions Alex telling her that “Rafe” isn’t Rafe and asks what that even means. Alex reminds Gabi of Arnold Feniger. Gabi remembers that EJ hired him 15 years ago to steal Rafe’s life, but luckily he’s dead. Alex asks what if he’s not.

Savannah questions Arnold wanting her to call him that, arguing that his name is Rafe. Arnold says it is now, but claims before the Hernandez family adopted him, he was Arnold. She questions why they would change his name. Arnold claims they wanted him to be someone different to fit their plans and goals. Arnold remarks that no matter what he looks like on the outside, on the inside he’s Arnold and he really wants to be with her. Arnold asks if they are good. She says whatever floats his boat and calls him Arnold as they head to the bedroom.

Marlena tells Kayla that she realizes Cat did a terrible thing to Chad, but she hired her because she wants a fresh start and to make amends. Kayla guesses if Chad can forgive her, she deserves it. Marlena knows it’s what Cat wants and thinks back to Cat telling her about her feelings for Chad. Marlena hopes that it’s what Chad wants too.

Chad tells Cat that he will work on getting a plan together for the Spectator. They agree that they had a good start. Chad says he has to get home for dinner time. Cat says she should get home to Felicity too. Chad suggests they get together and work again soon. Cat says she would like that, so Chad says he’ll text her and see her soon as he walks away.

Arnold and Savannah come out of the bedroom. She thanks him for the afternoon delight. He says he should be thanking her and remarks that she wore him out. She wishes she could stay for round two but she has to shower and get to work. She tells Arnold to call her any time. Arnold says she can count on that as they’re just getting started. Savannah then exits.

Gabi questions Alex suggesting that Arnold could be alive and if it could be true. Alex points out that it would explain a lot. Gabi agrees that it would explain everything over the last few weeks. Alex says that’s what Stephanie thought too and she’s telling Jada as they speak.

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Alex and Stephanie eat together at the Brady Pub. Alex says he has no room for dessert but Stephanie tells him that he has to have one special cupcake which Alex questions. Roman then brings out the cupcake, revealing it’s for Alex’s birthday.

Cat joins Marlena in her office at the hospital. Marlena asks her about Vancouver. Cat says she had amazing quality time with her mom and her brother, Aaron. Cat thanks Marlena for letting her go before starting as her assistant, but now she’s ready to dive right in. Marlena appreciates her enthusiasm but remarks that they both might be looking for a new job soon.

Leo goes to see Chad at the Horton house. Leo tells Chad that he went to the Spectator office but they said Chad was working from home today which he confirms. Leo asks about Chad getting his message about coming back to work at the Spectator. Chad responds that he doesn’t think it’s a very good idea.

Javi goes to work at Gabi Chic, joining Gabi in her office. Gabi blames Leo for Javi being late but Javi says he left with plenty of a time, then he happened to run in to Jada. Gabi asks how she’s doing. Javi responds that she’s not great, especially after the bomb he dropped on her.

Shawn finds Jada crying in the town square and asks if she’s alright. Jada says she’s not as she hugs Shawn. Shawn asks what happened and what Rafe did now. Jada responds that he cheated on her.

Roman wishes Alex a happy birthday as Alex tells Stephanie that he didn’t think she even knew when his birthday was. Stephanie admits that Bonnie tipped her off. Alex calls this a very sweet gesture. Stephanie tells him that it’s not over yet as she presents him with a birthday gift of cuff links shaped like arrows to remind him of his time as Arrow on Body and Soul. Alex asks how he could ever forget, pointing out if not for Body and Soul, they might not be together and that’s the best gift he could ask for. Alex thanks Stephanie and kisses her.

Shawn questions Jada about when Rafe cheated on her. Jada tells him it was the night before their wedding and that he was with the stripper from the bachelor party. Shawn can’t believe it and asks how she found out. Jada informs him that Javi told her.

Gabi tells Javi that there must be a mistake but Javi assures that he caught “Rafe” red handed on the day of his wedding. Javi explains that he saw Savannah the stripper in “Rafe’s” room with nothing but a towel on. Gabi asks why he didn’t say something sooner. Javi reminds her that he and Leo almost did at the wedding but the wedding was called off so they kept quiet as they figured it was pointless to pile on the drama, but when he saw Jada and she was so torn up about “Rafe”, he felt it was the right thing to do. Gabi questions when her brother became such a dirtbag.

Arnold sits at Rafe’s home and says he can’t believe he’s saying this, but he’s bored with porn and he needs the real thing. Arnold declares that he knows just who to call as he picks up his phone.

Cat questions Marlena about the hospital just closing. Marlena says Kayla is looking in to possibilities but to stay open, the hospital would need a large influx of cash. Cat suggests organizing a fundraiser.

Leo doesn’t understand why Chad doesn’t want him to come back to the Spectator. Chad explains that after the whole Kerry fiasco, he thinks it’s best to retire the Lady Whistleblower column. Leo agrees which confuses Chad. Leo explains that he wants to come back, but not as Lady Whistleblower, as he has always considered himself very versatile. Leo tells Chad that he wants to come back to the paper but as Chad’s newest ace reporter.

Javi tells Gabi that Rafe wasn’t always like this and asks when he turned in to a slimeball. Gabi says she’s as shocked as he is because she knows Rafe and he’s not usually a cheater. Javi asks if he’s done something like this before. Gabi brings up the time that Rafe cheated on Ava with Nicole, but that doesn’t count to her since Ava was a psycho mafia princess. Gabi then admits there was another time where Rafe slept with Sami while engaged to Hope. Javi is surprised to learn Rafe has done this before. Gabi explains that Rafe and Hope had a huge fight and thought they were over. Javi wonders if this was a blind spot for them and if Rafe has been a slimeball all along.

Shawn tells Jada that he’s not excusing what “Rafe” did but wonders if there’s an explanation. Shawn brings up that he did something sort of similar when he slept with Jada’s sister Talia while married to Belle. Shawn says he was in a bad place and made a really bad decision so he wonders if Rafe got really drunk and made a really stupid choice. Jada doesn’t think it was anything like that since Javi said “Rafe” tried to downplay it like it was no big deal with no remorse at all. Shawn tells Jada that he’s sorry and that she doesn’t deserve this. Jada thanks him for saying that. Shawn suggests getting Jada home so they walk off together.

Stephanie tells Alex that since Jada is still crashing on her couch, she thought maybe they could hang out at his place tonight. Stephanie offers to make him a birthday dinner which Alex says he would love. Alex asks Stephanie how Jada is holding up. Stephanie admits she’s a mess since she’s being falsely accused of corruption and “Rafe” isn’t even standing by her side. Stephanie says she’s itching to give Rafe a piece of her mind. Roman comes over and says he’s on the phone with Will, who wants to know if Alex has time for a birthday video chat with he and Sonny. Stephanie tells Alex to go ahead as it will give her a chance to have that conversation with “Rafe”. Alex says he’ll see her later as he exits the Pub.

Arnold calls Savannah the stripper and tells her that the wedding was called off so he’s single and ready to mingle. He invites her over so they can have some fun, noting that he has the house all to himself.

Marlena tells Cat that she’s not sure a fundraiser would raise enough money to save the hospital. Cat feels it would also rally public support and spread awareness, so it could attract the attention of people who could really help. Marlena likes the way she thinks. Marlena invites Cat to lunch so they can talk more about it.

Chad tells Leo that he doesn’t know about hiring him back, questioning if he has any real experience as a real reporter. Leo reminds Chad the article he wrote about Tom and Alice Horton. Chad calls that a one off. Leo insists that he’s capable of writing more than just salacious gossip. Leo remarks that he can’t be any worse than some of his current reporters. Leo asks Chad for a chance to prove that he can be a serious journalist. Chad then agrees to give it a shot. Leo excitedly hugs him.

Shawn brings Jada home to Stephanie’s apartment. Jada thanks him for getting her out of the town square so she doesn’t have to have everyone watch her break down. Shawn encourages that she’s a strong woman who has just been badly hurt. Jada appreciates him but says he should go because he’s done enough. Shawn refuses to leave her in this condition. Jada insists that she’ll be fine, saying she’s just going to listen to Adele and cry herself to sleep. Shawn feels that doesn’t sound like a good idea. Jada agrees and jokes that she’ll listen to Beyoncé instead. Shawn tells her that he has a shoulder to cry on if she wants as he comforts her. Jada admits it feels good and says she can’t help but feel that everything that’s happened is her fault which Shawn questions. Jada brings up that after her disaster of a marriage to Bobby, she promised herself that she would never let that happen again and be with a man who would treat her bad, but for some reason with Rafe, she missed all of the red flags. Shawn asks why she’s being so hard on herself when this is not her fault. Shawn says before this happened, everyone thought Rafe was a good guy so none of them could have saw this coming. Jada tells Shawn that last night, she wanted to kiss him but she stopped herself because of her love for Rafe even after he secretly investigated her and took her job. Jada declares now that she knows “Rafe” cheated on her, any feelings she had for him are dead, so she sees no reason to stop what they started last night. Jada then kisses Shawn.

Gabi tells Javi that she knows Rafe isn’t a saint, but she feels like something is off with his current behavior. Javi says it was like Rafe didn’t feel a thing. Gabi doesn’t get it since she knows Rafe had serious regret over hurting Hope and Ava and those relationships were rocky, but with Jada it was different as they were so good together. Gabi brings up the night they got engaged and they went out to Small Bar to celebrate. Gabi says she had never seen Rafe so happy. Javi states that clearly something has changed big time, but he wonders what could have caused it. Gabi says this may sound far fetched but she has a theory.

Stephanie goes to see “Rafe” and asks if he was expecting someone else. He claims he was expecting the pizza delivery guy. Stephanie says she’ll make it quick as she came to talk to him about Jada. She tells him that Jada is a total wreck and asks why he’s treating her this way. “Rafe” argues that he didn’t tell her to move out. Stephanie asks what she was supposed to do since he left her at the altar, took her job, and hasn’t defended her against the accusations. He argues that the mountain of evidence says she’s guilty. Stephanie says he knows Jada and that she would never do what she’s accused of. “Rafe” tells Stephanie that this is none of her business. Stephanie says it is, arguing that she cares about Jada and she knows he does too. Stephanie states that she just wants to help. Arnold asks if she wants to help, then grabs Stephanie and kisses her.

Alex finishes his video chat with Will and Sonny and tells Roman that they seem more happy and in love than ever. Roman agrees that they are doing great. Alex swears that Will and Sonny are like relationship goals. Roman points out that Alex is not doing too bad in that department since he and Stephanie are back together. Alex acknowledges that he’s a lucky guy. Roman hopes he remembers that since last time they were together, he hurt Stephanie badly, so he hopes this time, he will be more mindful of her feelings. Alex assures that he’s done a lot of work on himself and he knows Stephanie is amazing, so he swears that Stephanie will be treated with all the love she deserves.

Stephanie pushes “Rafe” off from kissing her and asks what the hell was that. He argues that he knows she’s Jada’s friend but she can’t deny that there’s heat between them. He tells her to give in to her desires, but she knees him in the groin and calls him a disgusting pig as she storms off.

Gabi tells Javi that Jada was wondering if “Rafe’s” behavior could be a delayed reaction to his coma. Javi wonders if that’s even possible. Gabi suggests convincing “Rafe” to see a doctor and get an MRI, so that maybe there’s a fix. Javi asks if she thinks he’ll go for that. Gabi responds that she won’t give him a choice. Javi comments that Rafe is lucky to have a fierce sister, always looking out for him. Gabi says he’s lucky to have him too. Javi doubts he’ll feel that way after he finds out that he blew his secret. Gabi encourages that he did the right thing. Javi says he loves them both and doesn’t want to mess it up. Gabi hugs Javi and tells him that she’s so grateful he’s here. Gabi remarks that she just wishes he wasn’t dating the devil.

Leo thanks Chad and says he can’t wait to start his first assignment. Leo throws out some ideas he has. Chad tells Leo that if he’s going to attempt to be a real reporter, he’s going to need to uphold journalistic ethics and standards. Chad thinks Leo will need to learn what those are. Leo promises to work day and night and that he won’t regret this.

Shawn wants to make sure Jada is not doing anything she might regret. Jada assures that she and Rafe are very much over. Shawn says he knows that but she’s upset and vulnerable. Jada assures Shawn not to worry about taking advantage of her because she knows exactly what she’s doing. Shawn asks if she’s getting back at Rafe. Jada admits there’s an element of truth to that but says she’s just trying to move on and she thinks Shawn is trying to too, unless he still has feelings for Belle.

Marlena and Cat have lunch in the town square. Cat suggests highlighting the personal impact of the hospital on the community, so they are hearing from real people about how they save lives. Chad arrives and jokes about always running in to Cat in the town square. Cat says she can’t get enough of the fries. Chad greets Marlena and questions them talking about the hospital. Marlena is sure Chad heard there’s a chance they might shut down. Chad says he’s sorry as there’s so many jobs that would be lost. Marlena tells Chad that Cat has some thoughts on it and invites Chad to join them so Cat can share her ideas with him.

Javi tries on a wig at Gabi Chic until Leo shows up and startles him. Leo jokes with him about the wig and then informs Javi that he just scored a new job as he hit up his old boss at the Spectator. Javi hopes he’s not dating Lady Whistleblower again. Leo assures he’s a real journalist now. Javi says he’s so proud of him. Leo jokes that he’ll get out of his hair now. Javi stops him and says there’s something he should know. Javi then reveals that after leaving his place this morning, he ran in to Jada and told her everything.

Shawn denies still having feelings for Belle and assures they are done, especially after they got in to a big fight when he confronted her about her relationship with EJ. Shawn says it’s clearly not just a fling and it’s not his business, but he still felt the need to warn her about it which she did not love. Jada points out that Belle is doing whatever she wants and “Rafe” is doing whatever he wants, so she doesn’t see why they can’t do whatever they want. Shawn admits there is a growing attraction but he wants to make sure they are doing it for the right reasons. Jada assures Shawn that he’s not just a convenient warm body and that they’ve had a connection ever since they were partners on the force. Jada says that Shawn being here through this whole mess is making her see him in a whole different light, so she really feels there could be something really special between them. Shawn admits that he feels the same and guesses she’s right that there isn’t anything holding them back. Shawn and Jada then continue kissing.

Arnold complains about Stephanie being a tease until Gabi comes home and asks what in God’s name is wrong with him as he cheated on Jada with a stripper. He questions how she found out. Gabi admits that Javi told her. “Rafe” argues that Javi broke the bro code. Gabi asks what the hell happened to him.

Stephanie returns to the Pub where Alex asks how it went with Rafe. Stephanie responds that he made a pass at her which shocks Alex. Stephanie explains that she gave him a piece of her mind and the next thing she knew, he was sticking his tongue in her mouth. Alex wants to go confront him but Stephanie stops him. Stephanie talks about how something has been bothering her about “Rafe”. Alex blames that on “Rafe” assaulting her. Stephanie tells him that she can’t help but feel a strange sense of deja vu. Alex asks what she means and if Rafe has hit on her before. Stephanie comes to a realization and asks what if it wasn’t Rafe.

Chad thinks a fundraiser is a great idea. Marlena acknowledges they have been very successful in the past. Cat adds that the Spectator could be a key sponsor of the event. Marlena gets a message and says she has to get back to the office. Cat offers to go with her but Marlena tells her to stay with Chad and brainstorm. After Marlena exits, Cat apologizes to Chad for being put on the spot like that. Chad asks what she means. Cat feels like she’s the last person in the world that he would want to be working with.

Alex asks Stephanie how it could not be Rafe. Stephanie explains that a long time ago when Rafe was with her cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. Stephanie says it was here in the Brady Pub and she was stressed about her love life, then she ran in to “Rafe”, who was very sympathetic, but then gave her a very inappropriate hug. Alex asks if she’s saying that Rafe has pulled this crap before. Stephanie says that’s the thing as she found out later that it wasn’t Rafe and it was actually Arnold Feniger.

Javi tells Leo that he told Jada and Gabi the truth about “Rafe” and asks if it was a bad idea. Leo calls it completely unfair of “Rafe” to ask him to keep the secret, making him an accomplice. Leo adds that Jada had a right to know. Javi brings up Jada being devastated. Leo gets that it’s really hard for him. Leo asks what Jada is going to do now that she knows the truth about “Rafe”.

Shawn and Jada continue kissing on the couch and begin to undress.

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Posted on February 25, 2025 by Michele and Cheryl

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Leo went to see Chad to ask him for his job back. Chad was hesitant after what happened with Kerry. Leo assured him that he wanted to write about real journalism. Chad still didn’t think it was a good idea until Leo reminded him about the story he wrote about the Hortons. His pitched worked because Chad decided to give him a shot. Leo began giving him ideas about what to write, but Chad wanted him to learn the ethics of the paper first. He assured Chad that he wouldn’t regret rehiring him. Marlena was shuffling through papers when Cat arrived for her first day. She told Cat about the hospital filing for bankruptcy. Kayla was working on something to save the hospital. Cat thought they could start a fundraiser so they could make some money. The ladies went out for lunch to discuss ideas to raise money for the hospital. Chad arrived and saw them together. Marlena invited him to eat with them so Cat could share her ideas of how to save the hospital. Javi apologized to Gabi for being late. He told her about his conversation with Jada and that he told her that Rafe cheated on her. Gabi couldn’t believe it, but Javi confirmed it. She wondered when Rafe changed to such a bad person. Gabi remembered that he cheated on Ava and Hope for Nicole and Sami respectively. Javi thought it was a blind spot, but Gabi didn’t think so. She believed something was off. Rafe felt bad about cheating before but now he’s cold about it. Gabi thought it might be from the coma he experienced. She decided to take him to the doctor whether he wanted to go or not.

Shawn found Jada crying on a bench. Jada quickly embraced Shawn and told him that Rafe cheated on her. He asked if there was an explanation for his actions. Shawn wondered if Rafe got drunk and made a mistake. Jada let him know that Rafe didn’t regret what happened. She informed him about her conversation with Javi. Shawn offered to take her home. He didn’t want to leave her while she was upset. Jada wanted to get a bat and go after Rafe. Shawn offered her a shoulder to cry on. She blamed herself for what happened because she missed the red flags. They started talking about what happened between them the night before. Jada admitted that she wanted to kiss Shawn, but she stopped because of Rafe. The feelings she had for Rafe were gone, and she wanted to kiss Shawn. They started making out, but Shawn stopped things to make sure he wasn’t taking advantage of her. Shawn and Jada assured each other that they were done with Belle and Rafe respectively. They made out again. Arnold wanted Savannah to come over so they could hook up. He heard a knock at the door and thought it was her. Stephanie was the person at the door. She wanted to talk to him about Jada. Stephanie demanded answers from him about why he was hurting Jada the way he did. He let her know that his actions weren’t her business. She cared about Jada and wanted to help. Arnold smiled and kissed her. She pulled away and kicked him. Leo surprised Javi at the office. He told Javi that he got his job back at the paper. Javi told him that he let Jada know that “Rafe” cheated on her. He wasn’t sure if he did the right thing by telling the truth. Leo assured him that “Rafe” was wrong to demand that he keep it quiet. Gabi stormed into the house and yelled at Rafe for cheating on Jada. She let him know that Javi told him what he did to Jada. Gabi was upset and wondered what happened to him. He called her a b*tch, and she was ready to kill him. Marlena got a text and let Chad and Cat alone. They talked about what to do to save the hospital. She apologized to him because she was the last person he wanted to work with. He smiled at her. Stephanie found Alex and told him that “Rafe” forced his tongue down her throat. Alex was ready to fight him, but she stopped him. She felt deja vu about the kiss. Stephanie realized that it might not be Rafe. She told him about Arnold being in Salem years ago, and he was inappropriate with her then too.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Chad and Cat talked about how to save the hospital. She apologized to him because he had to work with her. He said he was okay with working with her. Cat told him she felt awkward around him since he knows how she feels about him. Chad said it was okay. He said they were working past what happened and would be able to get to a better place soon. They went over ideas to save the hospital. At the Hernandez house, Arnold was upset that Gabi wasn’t on his side. While he was talking to Gabi, he called her a b*tch which infuriated her. Gabi ripped into Arnold. She said she was trying not to hit him because she thought he was sick or messed up from the coma. Arnold didn’t care what she had to say. Gabi wanted to take him to the hospital to get checked out, but Arnold refused to go. While they were talking, Savannah showed up. Gabi was upset and left. Savannah thought Gabi was being a drama queen. When Savannah couldn’t believe they were related, Arnold said he was adopted. He told her to call him Arnold when she wanted to make out. She agreed to do it and the two went to his bedroom. After Shawn and Jada made love, they talked about how strange it felt. Jada said she thought she was going to be with Rafe for the rest of her life, so it was strange to be with him. When she said she felt guilty, Shawn told her she didn’t do anything wrong.

At the pub, Stephanie told Alex about Arnold and how he acted when he was in town. She told him that EJ and Stefano created Arnold to look like Rafe and how he died in prison. It occurred to her that Stefano and EJ dealt with fake deaths. She said EJ was involved and that Arnold could still be around. They thought they should call Jada, but Jada didn’t answer the phone. When Stephanie decided to go home to tell Jada, Gabi came in. Gabi told Stephanie and Alex what happened with Rafe Alex told Gabi their theory about Arnold. Stephanie left to talk to Jada. Gabi had trouble believing it even though she heard of Arnold. When Gabi said Arnold was dead, Alex asked what if he wasn’t. Before Shawn went in the shower, he told Jada to check her phone. Jada heard Stephanie’s message about wanting to tell her something important. When Stephanie got home, she told Jada about Rafe’s past. Jada interrupted her to insult Rafe. When Jada told Stephanie about Savannah, Stephanie knew that Rafe wasn’t Rafe. Alex continued to convince Gabi that Rafe wasn’t himself. Gabi realized Alex could be right and said it would explain Rafe’s behavior. Jada was shocked when she read an article about Arnold and noticed how much he looked like Rafe. While she was reading the article, she saw that Arnold was dead. Stephanie said he could be alive. She said that meant Rafe didn’t cheat on her or leave her at the altar. Shawn came out of the bathroom.

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Days Transcript Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025March 1, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

The hospital meant so much to Abigail, to all the Hortons, really. You know, I know she would want me to do whatever it took to save it. I was actually gonna reach out to Kristen to see if DiMera could bail it out, but I really don’t think the board’s gonna want to bail out what they see to be a failing hospital.

Well, that’s understandable. [phone beeps] [light music] Oh, sorry. I guess I’ve got to get back to the office.

Oh, I will go with you.

That’s OK. Why don’t you two just stay here and brainstorm a bit, hmm? Chad.

Marlena. Good to see you.

You.

Sorry, I didn’t know Dr. Evans was gonna put you on the spot like that.

What do you mean? Why would I be on the spot?

Well, I imagine I’m the last person on Earth that you would want to work with.

Cat–

No, I get it. After everything that happened and everything I did to you, why would you ever want to team up with me again?

A long time ago when Rafe was with my cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. I was right here, actually. And at the time, I was feeling distressed about my love life. And I ran into Rafe, who was very sympathetic, which was fine. But then he gave me this really inappropriate hug.

So you’re saying Rafe has pulled this crap before?

No, see, that’s the thing. I found out later it wasn’t Rafe, that actually, it was this guy named Arnold Feniger. [dramatic music]

I don’t understand, Steph. Who’s Arnold Feniger?

He’s Rafe’s exact double.

Would you lighten up with the melodrama? [mockingly] “What happened to my brother?” [normally] OK, the last thing that I need right now is a lecture.

Oh, my God. Why are you acting like a total jerk?

And why are you being such a pain in my ass? You’re my sister, OK? You’re supposed to be on my side.

Why would I be on your side? You cheated on your fiancée, who also happens to be a friend of mine. That was a sleazy thing to do.

Yeah, well, so what if it was? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

Are you kidding me? You called me a bitch?

Oh, boy. Here we go.

Damn right, here we go. You don’t get to talk to me like that.

OK, well, I call ’em like I see ’em, And right now, I am looking at a capital-B biatch.

[exhales heavily]

Mm. Mm.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

You really don’t have to work with me. Dr. Evans will understand. I promise.

Cat, we talked about this when you decided to stay in Salem.

Yes, and you were incredibly gracious. But it’s one thing to be living in the same town. It’s something entirely different to partner up on a project together.

Listen to me, Cat. I’m gonna say it again. [dramatic music] What you did to me and my family was hurtful, but you did it to save your mother. I understand.

Look at me.

[chuckles] I am looking at you.

No, I know, but really look at me.

I’m looking at you.

Can you honestly say you don’t see the person that pretended to be your dead wife, who ripped your heart out all over again when you look at me?

No. But I’ll get there.

I hope you do. But I mean, while we’re being honest… [sighs] There’s also another reason why it could be incredibly weird for you to be partnering with me on this project.

Because you said you had feelings for me?

Yeah, that. That’s why.

Well, isn’t that more of a you problem?

It doesn’t feel awkward for you?

Should it?

No. I mean, because I obviously now realize that working so hard for all that time to make you love me, it blurred the line.

So the feelings are gone?

I’ll get there.

OK, good. So then it shouldn’t be a problem with us working with each other, right? And since it’s for a good cause, I think we should– we should just go for it.

So there’s a guy out there who looks exactly like Rafe?

Dead ringer.

Is it, like, his long-lost twin or something?

Arnold Feniger is– he’s a look-alike.

What the hell are the odds of that?

Pretty good, actually…

Considering that about 15 years ago, Stefano and EJ DiMera hired him to get plastic surgery so that they could use him to take over Rafe’s life.

And did that actually work?

For a while.

Huh. Eventually he got caught.

Huh. And now you think maybe this guy is back and the reason Rafe was acting so weird all this time is because it’s actually Arnold.

Arnold was a world-class creep, which would explain Rafe’s behavior. The only problem is–

What is it?

Arnold Feniger is dead.

Any dude is not gonna want to be anywhere near you with an attitude like this.

Listen, you– [tense music]

OK, Rafe, I’m trying really hard not to pick up a pan and bash you over the head with it.

Right, which would just prove my point anyway.

And which you totally deserve. But I won’t do that because I love you. And I believe that something is seriously wrong with you.

OK, you mean besides my Karen of a sister being all up in my business?

You’re not making this easy.

OK. So what exactly do you think is wrong with me?

Honestly, I don’t know. It could be some sort of delayed reaction to your injuries, to all that time you spent in the coma. I don’t know, maybe it messed with your brain and changed your personality.

Maybe I like my personality. And you’re just pissed because you can’t roll over me and control my life like you used to.

First of all, I never did that.

Mm.

You know, and you can insult me all you want, but I’m not giving up on you, OK? We’re gonna figure this out.

OK. What are you gonna do?

I’m taking you to the hospital.

For what?

I want you to get an MRI of your brain.

Yeah, right. Like hell. [chuckles] No. No, I am not going anywhere with you, babe.

Uh-uh. No way. [dramatic music] [knock at door] [door clicks open]

Got a second?

For you, always. Come on in. What do you hear? Any news on the bankruptcy?

Well, there’s a lot of talk, but so far, doesn’t look very promising.

OK, I was afraid you’d say that. I may have some good news. My assistant may have a solution.

OK. What do you say we get some ideas down here?

Mm, yeah. And thank you again for agreeing to help out.

Of course. You don’t know how many fundraisers I’ve been to that I would kill for a plate of fries.

[laughs] They’re so good.

So you go to these things a lot?

[chuckles] You could say that. [clears throat] I’ve been to my fair share, you know– benefits, galas, auctions.

Mm, wow. Look at you, Mr. Fabulous. Sounds pretty glamorous.

Yeah, well, it’s nice to get dressed up every now and then. But once you get there, they’re all the same– boring.

Mm. OK. OK. First item of the list. You ready?

Yeah.

Rule number one for our fundraiser– you’re not writing.

I’m waiting for the answer.

Make it fun.

[laughing] OK. All right.

So…that happened.

Yeah, it did. Are you feeling OK about it?

I think so.

What, you–you think so?

No, no, no, no, no. I didn’t mean– it was great. You were great. It was just… a little strange.

OK, which part?

Well, the part where I was gonna be getting married a few weeks ago and I thought that I would be with Rafe and only Rafe for the rest of my life.

Oh. Yeah, I mean, I guess that life doesn’t always work out the way that we planned, right?

No, it doesn’t. And I know–I know it doesn’t make any sense, especially after what he did to me. But I just can’t help but feel a little–

Guilty?

A tiny bit, yeah.

So this Rafe look-alike is dead. What happened to him?

Bo and Hope figured out that he was posing as Rafe, and they arrested him. Only when he was at Salem PD, some of the other prisoners thought he was Rafe.

Oh.

They got into Arnold’s cell and gave him a beating.

They beat him to death?

Pretty grim.

Ah. Well, I guess it’s not him pretending to be Rafe, right?

Yeah.

Except–

Except what?

Well, this is Stefano and EJ we’re talking about.

And Arnold was about to testify against them. He was about to tell the whole world that they hired him to impersonate Rafe.

But he got killed before he could testify.

And EJ walked away scot-free.

Lucky guy, huh?

Lucky guy. Lucky guy who just happens to be involved in all of this again.

And he was the one who hired Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada.

Which never made sense to me because if Rafe wanted to make extra money for the wedding, why would he ever, ever investigate the woman that he loved? Unless–

Unless it wasn’t Rafe.

Because Arnold didn’t really die.

Wouldn’t be the first time the DiMeras faked someone’s death.

You’re killing me here, Gabi.

As much as I’d like to right now, I’m worried about you, Rafe. Look, I’m sure after all that time you spent in the hospital, it’s the last place you want to be. But if something is seriously wrong with you, we need to figure out what it is.

Nothing’s wrong with me. I feel fine.

But you aren’t acting fine. Look, please. If the tests come back clean, I promise I’ll get off your back.

First of all, I don’t believe you. And second of all, you are not putting me in some plastic tube to scan my brain.

You know what? I don’t care what you say. I’m not taking no for an answer. We are going right now.

Thanks. I was just about to knock.

What are you doing here?

I’m here for my date. Hey, big boy. Sorry I’m late.

[light music]

Mm. OK. How do we put the fun in fundraiser?

[chuckles]

Oh, my God. That was incredibly cringey, wasn’t it?

No, it was– the dance, yes. But no, it’s a legitimate question. You’d have to ask my kids.

Does give me an idea, though. What if–what if we did something that the whole family could be involved with?

Oh, I like it. Like a community thing.

Mm-hmm. Like–like a street fair. You know, my kids’ school does one every year. It’s always a hit.

Like with face painting and games and all that.

Yeah, all kinds of food vendors.

Ooh, I love it. I love it.

Yeah?

Yeah. Felicity, when she was little, we would always go to the fair. The town would shut down for the Fourth of July. And I’ve never seen that kid so excited. [laughs]

What was her favorite part?

Well, the games, obviously. One year, I think my dad spent over $100 on the ring toss, won absolutely nothing. Felicity was completely devastated until we took her to her favorite part, the dunking booth.

Oh, hell yeah. Everybody loves a dunk booth.

Mm-hmm. Yup. Oh, my God. You should have seen her. She was trying so hard to throw the softball to dunk her principal in the water. Finally, she just ran over, grabbed the target, and yanked it down. [both laugh]

Well, that’s one way to do it. OK, then we need to have a dunk booth.

Mm. Put the nurses and doctors in it.

Marlena would be the first one to sign up.

Wait, really?

Oh, my God, you kidding me? She’s the best sport I know. She’s gonna make jokes about how the pool should be filled with holy water. It’s gonna be hilarious.

[laughs] Wait, I don’t get it.

I mean ’cause she was possessed by the devil. [dramatic music]

I’m sorry? She was possessed by what?

What is she doing here?

Mm?

I came over because he wanted me to, for a little fun.

And you’re hot and all, but… [chuckles] I’m not really into threesomes.

I’m his sister.

Yeesh. [laughs] Definitely not into that.

Rafe, what the hell?

What?

Are you kidding me with this person?

Excuse me?

Oh, OK. Hold on a sec. Now, what’s the big deal? I’m not a monk. Man’s got needs, you know.

And you need to fulfill them with the stripper from your bachelor party?

Dancer, all right? And besides, Jada’s made it clear that she’s not interested.

Because you totally betrayed her.

Because I exposed the woman for the fraud that she is. All right, listen, the point is, I am free to do whatever and whoever I want. And right now, I want to be with the beautiful Savannah.

Oh. Such a sweetie. [giggles]

Do me a favor, sis. [clicks tongue] A little privacy.

This isn’t over. I don’t know who you are, but I want my brother back.

I am so sorry about that.

Sorry you have to deal with such a drama queen of a sister.

Oh, God, you have no idea. She’s constantly telling me what to do.

It’s hard to believe that you two are even related. I mean, you’re so sweet and real, and she just seems like a colossal biatch.

That’s what I was just saying. [both laugh]

Mm.

Hey, come here. Can I tell you a secret?

Hmm?

She’s not my sister.

You have nothing to feel guilty about. You have to live your life.

I know. I mean, it’s definitely over with Rafe.

It’s just so hard to believe that things went so– being so great to just being so awful in such a short time.

Look, I want you to know, though, this has nothing to do with you. You’ve been a really great friend, listening to me and letting me lean on you. [both chuckle]

And other things.

[laughs] And other things, yes.

Look, I’m not trying to make you feel bad for what just happened.

No, you didn’t.

OK.

And I don’t.

[chuckles]

Thanks.

Mm-hmm. You don’t have to thank me. I’m getting over a breakup, too, and… I just know that I really like spending time with you.

I like spending time with you too. Mind if I shower?

Oh, you don’t have to ask me.

[laughs] OK.

Go ahead.

[sighs]

Do you really think EJ and his dad faked this Arnold guy’s death all those years ago?

You know the stories about Stefano. He and EJ are more than capable of convincing the world that Arnold is dead.

Well, then that means he could possibly still be walking around.

[sighs] I will never get over that feeling of him putting his hands on me.

[sighs]

You know, the more I think about the way that Rafe came on to me–

The less it seems like a coincidence.

Yeah.

So what do we do? What do we do? Do we call the cops, tell the people who love Rafe?

How about we do both at the same time? I’ll call Jada.

Call her.

[water running] [phone ringing]

[line ringing]

So Cat…[chuckles] Wants to hold a benefit to save the hospital?

Yes, not just to raise the money but to get the story out there.

Yeah, I mean, it would be good for word to get out that our beloved institution is in trouble.

Yes, and remind people how much we’ve helped everyone and maybe have them feel compelled to get involved.

Stephanie could really help get the word out on this.

It’ll be all hands on deck. In fact, Cat and Chad are brainstorming now.

How did Chad become a part of this?

Well, we bumped into him in the square. And since we want to involve “The Spectator,” I don’t know, it just seemed like a– like a good fit. [dramatic music]

I mean, Chad is determined and resourceful, but did you say that they are brainstorming together?

I know they have a very complicated history.

I mean, who am I to say? But if I was Chad, I wouldn’t even want to be in the same space with her after what she did to him.

Pretty surprising.

[light music]

Dr. Evans was possessed by the devil?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Twice.

The literal devil, like, with horns and a tail and–

Yeah, I mean, I don’t know. You know, it looked like Marlena, so… still don’t know what the true form of the devil is.

Oh, my God, you’re serious.

Why? Does it sound crazy?

[laughs] No, it’s completely normal. Happens all the time.

Welcome to Salem, Cat.

[scoffs] Wait, I don’t get it. What happened? What did the devil want?

What do you mean what did the devil want? He wanted chaos, you know, wanted to destroy the whole town and everybody in it. But, you know, us Salemites are strong. Yeah, we made it through. And Marlena has a good sense of humor about it.

Yeah, I would imagine you’d have to. I guess that’s why everybody loves her so much. [light music]

What? What?

What if we made it a part of the street fair?

Made what a part of the street fair? What are you talking about, the devil?

Yes, the devil. We put Marlena in the costume, give her a pitchfork and, you know, the horns and all, you know. I mean, people–people would– would love to be able to dunk the devil.

[chuckles awkwardly]

[voicemail beeps]

Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. OK. I’ll text her too. And then maybe I’ll go to the apartment so that I’m there when she’s home. [door slams] [dramatic music]

Where the hell is the bartender?

Gabi, you OK?

Does it look like I’m OK?

Not really.

What’s going on?

What’s going on is that I want to punch my stupid brother in the throat.

OK. What happened?

I don’t even know how to describe what just happened. First he was saying all these horrible things about Javi. And when I called him on it, he actually started telling me that I was being a bitch. I mean, can you imagine?

No. No, I can’t.

And it only got worse from there. Don’t even get me started on his date.

Rafe had a date?

I can’t even talk about it because this is not the Rafe that I know. My big brother has always been the sweetest, most loyal, loving person I have ever known. I don’t know how he could turn into this raging ass clown.

We might know why.

You do?

Maybe. Just a theory, but–

What are you talking about?

OK. You got this?

Yeah.

Got what?

OK, I need to go talk to Jada, but Alex will fill you in on everything.

All right.

Fill me in on what? What the hell is going on?

[sighs]

[door clicks open]

Hey, I saved you some hot water.

Oh, great. Thank you. Thanks. Oh, your phone rang while you were in the shower.

OK.

Hmm. [water running] – Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. [line clicks]

What do you mean that chick’s not your sister? Were you lying to me?

No, no, no, no, no. I mean… it’s just, I was…adopted.

Oh. That explains why you’re so different.

Yeah, damn straight. [laughs]

Mm. Anyway, let’s not– let’s not talk about Gabi anymore, OK? You know, I’m just glad that– glad you’re here.

Samesies. I missed you.

You know, I was starting to think maybe you weren’t coming.

I’m sorry, babe. I got held up.

Oh, no, it’s OK. Definitely worth the wait… [both laugh] Especially when you look like this.

Mm.

You’re pretty sexy yourself, Rafe. [laughs]

Know what? Call me Arnold.

Do not write that down yet. No, no, no, no, no, no. Dunk the devil?

What? Why? What?

Really?

What, it’s too much?

[chuckling] Well, OK. I mean, you know Dr. Evans a bit more than I do, but I’m over here trying to imagine me walking back into the office this afternoon, like, hi, Dr. Evans. Hi, dear. Did you, you know, figure out a way to save the hospital? Yeah, actually, I did. I just have to measure you for your devil suit. [light music]

OK, fine. Point taken.

I’m–look, I just– she took a big risk on me, you know? Like, I don’t want to insult the woman by bringing up some horrible thing from her past that’s terribly painful. And is that even good publicity for the hospital, like, a devil thing?

[chuckles] OK, you’re right. You’re right. Fine. I mean, look, when you– when you’re from a family like mine, sometimes you– you forget how– how normal people see the world.

OK. [scoffs] You don’t think you’re normal?

Yeah, maybe the most normal DiMera, which is kind of like, you know, being the tallest jockey. [both laugh] I think you’re all right.

OK.

We should be focusing on– on all the service Marlena’s provided the people of Salem over the years.

Right, so no dunk tank for the doc.

Mm-mm, no, we’ll put that in the rejected column.

OK, so we’ll– so what are we doing? We’re trying to come up with a comprehensive plan for raising money, right?

Right, you said something about the fancy fundraisers that you went to. They would sometimes hold auctions.

Yeah, yeah, DiMera works with this foundation that does a silent auction every year. You know, people donate vacation, art, tickets, you know, stuff like that.

OK. OK. That’s cool.

Oh, what, doesn’t put the fun in fundraiser?

It would be more fun if it was a not-silent auction.

OK, like, a live auction, then?

Yeah. I mean, I’ve only really seen them in movies, but it’s pretty exciting, you know, all the rich people with their little paddles.

Exciting? What are you talking about? It gets heated.

OK. We can have security on hand. But we can keep it fun with the items. We can have, like, a hot-air balloon ride or a candlelit dinner for two.

What, you want to guilt husbands into buying things for their wives? That’s diabolical.

[chuckles]

What about the single people?

A bachelor auction.

You bid on guys to date?

And women, bachelors and bachelorettes. We are equal opportunities at commodifying romance. [laughs] Oh, my God. OK, whatever. You hate it, think it’s the worst idea ever.

No. No. I think it’s–I think it’s a good idea. [tender music]

Hey, I just got your message. Sorry, I was in the shower after–

Jada, I– you need to hear this.

What’s going on? [dramatic music]

Oh, I don’t even know where to start.

OK, the beginning usually works.

Right, the beginning.

[sighs] Rafe made a pass at me.

Unbelievable. I am so sorry. I am so sorry that you are getting pulled into this whole mess.

No, Jada–

And, you know, this shouldn’t even surprise me. You know, I just found out that he slept with a stripper from his bachelor party.

Are you serious?

Yeah. Disgusting, right? Javi told me that Rafe admitted it to him. Like, what kind of person does that?

That’s a very good question.

[sighs]

I wasn’t sure how to answer it, but now I know that I’m right.

Right about what?

That Rafe…isn’t Rafe.

Rafe isn’t Rafe? What does that even mean?

Well, I assume you heard of a guy named Arnold Feniger.

Of course. EJ hired him, like, 15 years ago to steal my brother’s life. Lucky for all of us, he’s dead.

Right. Only what if he’s not?

Why do you want me to call you Arnold?

Because… it’s my name.

Your name is Rafe.

Yeah, well, sure. [chuckles] Now. But before, at the orphanage… [chuckles] Before the Hernandez family adopted me, it was Arnold.

They changed your name?

Yeah. Can you believe that?

Why would they do that?

You know, these people, they– you know, the ones who turned me into Rafe, they wanted me to be someone different, someone to fit their plans and their goals.

Anyway, no matter what I look like on the outside, on the inside, I’m Arnold. And Arnold really wants to be with you. So…we good?

Hey, whatever floats your boat…Arnold. [both laugh] Mm.

Oh.

[giggles]

Look, I do realize that Cat did a– a terrible thing to Chad. But I hired her because, I don’t know, she wants– she wants a fresh start. She really wants to make amends. [dramatic music]

Well, I guess if Chad can forgive her, she deserves it. Maybe it’d be better for him to have a good relationship with her.

Yeah, well, I know it’s what she wants. You’ve got feelings for Chad. Romantic feelings?

I do. Yeah, they evolved while I was pretending to be Abigail.

And hopefully it’s what he wants too.

All right, well, I’ll work to– on getting a plan together for “The Spectator.” But I think it’s a pretty good start.

Yay. I do too. Yeah, it’s a good thing, ’cause we are fresh out of fries. Unless you want to order another plate.

Yeah, no, that’s tempting, but I think I– it’s time to get home. It’s almost dinnertime.

Yeah, I should be getting back to Felicity too.

OK, well, I think we should get together and, you know, work on it again soon.

Yeah, sure. Yeah, I’d like that.

All right, I’ll text you.

Perfect.

Yeah. See you soon, Cat.

Yeah. See you soon. [tender music]

[both chuckle]

Thanks again for the afternoon delight.

I should be the one thanking you.

Mm.

Sort of wore me out.

I wish I could stay for round two, Arnie, but I’ve got to go shower and head to work.

Aw. [dramatic music]

Call me anytime.

Oh, yeah. You can count on that.

[chuckles]

Just getting started.

Arnold Feniger might be alive? Oh, my God. I mean, could this be true?

It would explain a lot, wouldn’t it?

Yeah, it would explain everything that’s happened over the last few weeks.

That’s exactly what Steph thought too.

And Jada doesn’t know anything about this?

No, no. But hopefully Stephanie is telling her as we speak.

Arnold Feniger? Oh, my God. He looks exactly like Rafe.

Enough to fool his friends and family the last time.

But it says here that he was killed in jail.

Only if I’m right and Arnold is still alive, EJ could be using him to pose as Rafe again.

Oh, my God, do you think that’s possible?

Obviously it’s just a theory. You’re the cop here. But it seems–

Plausible.

And if it is true, that means that it wasn’t Rafe who left you at the altar. It wasn’t Rafe who cheated on you.

[door clicks open]

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In the town square, Javi tells Jada that he hopes she doesn’t waste any more tears on Rafe, especially because there’s something she needs to know about him. Javi then reveals that “Rafe” cheated on her. Jada is shocked and argues that “Rafe” has done some messed up things but he would never be unfaithful to her. Javi says he knows and he didn’t want to believe it either. Javi says he knows it’s hard to believe as he didn’t want to believe it either, but he’s telling her the truth.

Rachel Blake sits with Rafe to go over the ground rules to eating his breakfast, saying no biting, spitting, or yelling and points out that no one will come anyway. Rafe mentions hearing a woman’s voice earlier. She laughs off that she definitely won’t be coming to rescue him and remarks that he’s not the only prisoner in this house. Rafe questions who else is there.

Brady and Steve arrive to the Blake house to find Ava. Brady removes the gag and tells Ava that it’s okay and it’s over. Ava tells him that he has no idea how happy she is to see him and asks how they found her. Brady explains that Steve was able to enhance the audio of her voicemail. Ava tells Brady that Rachel lured her there as part of her grand plan to keep them apart. Ava adds that Rachel knew Brady didn’t hear Ava’s voicemail, so she took her phone and sent Brady the text to make him think she went to China. Brady argues that Rachel couldn’t have done this alone. Ava reveals that Rachel did this with the help of her Grandmother, Kristen’s mother.

Rafe asks Rachel Blake who else she is holding here but she says that’s none of his concern. Rafe says she’s in way over her head and warns that when she is found, she will be facing serious prison time. Rafe urges her to be smart and let him go but she says she’s afraid she can’t do that because she made a deal with EJ DiMera that she intends to keep.

Kristen assumed her mail was something from DiMera that she was expecting, but now she thinks it might be exactly what she’s waiting for. Kristen opens the envelope, revealing a vial of liquid and declares here it is. EJ asks what it is. Kristen responds that it’s the answer to their prayers.

Brady doesn’t understand and says Kristen’s mother is dead. Ava informs him that she is here, creeping around the house. Ava insists that she’s not hallucinating. Brady says it has to be some kind of trick because Rachel Blake passed decades ago. Ava repeats that Kristen’s mom is alive and well and has been holding her hostage in this haunted house. Steve asks where she is now.

Rafe tells Rachel Blake that EJ is the scum of the earth and she can’t trust him. She responds that she has no choice. Rafe argues that she can let him go and he will help her get out of whatever mess she is mixed up in. Rafe doesn’t know what kind of deal she made with EJ, but guarantees that he won’t hold up his end because he’s just like his father, Stefano in every sense. Rafe calls EJ the second coming of Stefano as he’s just as ruthless and only out for himself. Rafe states that Stefano molded EJ in to his own twisted image.

EJ questions Kristen saying it’s the answer to their prayers and asks her to be more specific. Kristen informs him that after they talked last, she got in touch with Dr. Rolf. Kristen says they currently have two large problems at her mother’s house while Dr. Rolf may have once again saved the day. EJ asks what Dr. Rolf has cooked up for her this time. Kristen reveals that it’s called CRS-17 and calls it their miracle drug.

Belle enters the interrogation room at the police station where Shawn is on his laptop and asks if there’s something he can help her with. Belle says whatever he’s working on must be important because he didn’t even look up to say hello. Shawn responds that it is important as he’s trying to prove Belle’s new boyfriend framed Jada.

Jada questions Javi telling her that “Rafe” had sex with someone else the night before their wedding. Javi informs her that it was after the bachelor party. Jada demands to know who “Rafe” had sex with. Javi then reveals it was the stripper, explaining that he found them together when he went to help “Rafe” get ready at the Salem Inn on the day of the wedding. Jada tries to argue that it doesn’t prove anything but Javi informs her that she came out of the bathroom in a towel while “Rafe” tried to cover and claim nothing happened. Javi adds that he told “Rafe” he didn’t buy a word, so he eventually confessed. Javi says he doesn’t have words to explain it and repeats that he’s so sorry to Jada. Jada then questions Javi finding out about this on the morning of the wedding which was weeks ago and asks why she’s just hearing about this now.

Belle tells Shawn that normally, she would tell him that EJ is not her boyfriend but considering his mood, she’ll save them both the aggravation. Belle asks if Shawn has any evidence to back up his allegations. Shawn asks if she wants to go warn EJ. Belle shouts that she would never do that. Shawn tells her to calm down and admits he doesn’t have any proof that EJ set Jada up but it’s only a matter of time before he does. Belle argues that innocent until proven guilty applies to everyone including EJ. Shawn then accuses Belle of being biased because she can’t be objective about someone she’s having sex with.

EJ tells Kristen that he’s familiar with CRS-17. They talk about the drug causing memory loss. Kristen points out that if people were injected with it, they would forget why they were kidnapped, so if they use it on Ava and Rafe, then they are in the clear.

Rafe tells Rachel Blake that as soon as EJ gets what he wants, he will turn on her and that his word means nothing. Rafe insists that EJ will destroy her without a second thought and if she lets him go, he will make sure EJ goes down and will swear that she was forced to do this against her will. Rafe asks what she says.

Ava tells Steve that she is not crazy and that Rachel Blake was just there. Steve asks again where she is now. Ava doesn’t know and says maybe she saw them coming and flew off. Ava swears on Tripp’s life that Kristen’s mother has been holding her captive. Steve decides to go search the house. Brady tells him to be careful. Ava asks if Brady doesn’t believe her either but he assures that he does. Brady asks if she’s hurt. Ava says she will be okay. Brady questions Kristen’s mother doing this. Ava calls it insane and remarks that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree with the Blake woman. Brady is mortified by his daughter’s role in all of this and says her Grandmother has obviously been a bad influence. Ava then informs Brady that Kristen was in on this too. Brady questions Ava saying that Kristen knew her mother was keeping Ava hostage. Ava explains that Kristen didn’t know at first and was shocked when she saw her mother. Brady asks how Kristen knew Ava was here. Ava explains that Kristen found her phone in Rachel’s backpack and put it together. Brady recalls when he and Kristen were supposed to take Rachel to therapy together, but Kristen went to get Rachel’s backpack and suddenly got a real bad headache and asked him to take Rachel by himself, so he bets she came here. Brady complains that he just talked to Kristen about this and she looked him dead in the eye and pretending to know nothing when she knew he was worried about her. Brady can’t believe Kristen saw Ava and didn’t help her out. Ava explains that Kristen wanted to at first, but her mother talked her out of it by saying she would go to the cops and that Rachel would get caught up in all of this, so Kristen walked out the door. Brady questions three generations of Blake women being responsible for Ava being kidnapped. Ava then reveals that EJ also knew she was there and didn’t raise a finger to help her.

EJ asks Kristen if CRS-17 only erases short term memory. Kristen says that’s all they need. EJ reminds her that when they were injected, they couldn’t remember why they were kidnapped but they did remember who did it. Kristen tells EJ that this is a stronger dose and Dr. Rolf assured her which EJ mocks. Kristen tells EJ that if he doesn’t like her idea, he can come up with a better one.

Belle questions Shawn saying she can’t be objective about EJ. Shawn says he’s just calling it like he sees it. Belle argues that his vision is clouded by his jealousy. Belle asks what happened to her personal life being none of his business. Shawn argues that she’s making it his business, complaining that his boss was fired due to accusations of being corrupt and the district attorney is turning a blind eye because she’s literally still in bed with EJ.

Kristen tells EJ that she didn’t think he had any better ideas. Kristen admits she doesn’t love the idea of relying on Dr. Rolf, but insists it’s their best shot of getting out unscathed since the only alternative is getting rid of the captives permanently. EJ says he doesn’t want to go that route. Kristen says they will ten inject Rafe and Ava before Brady and Steve find them.

Rafe asks Rachel Blake if she will help him or not. She says no because she has to think about her daughter and granddaughter. Rafe asks if EJ is threatening them but she says no more questions. Rafe insists that she tell him so he can get back to his family and the people he loves.

Jada questions why Javi didn’t tell her that “Rafe” slept with the stripper as soon as he found out. Javi insists that he wanted to but “Rafe” begged him not to. Javi says he hated every minute of keeping it from her. Jada points out that he did it anyway. Javi complains that “Rafe” was bullying him in to arguments, saying it wasn’t his secret to tell and what she didn’t know wouldn’t hurt her and then he pulled the family card about family looking out for one another, so he promised to keep his mouth shut. Jada admits that she covered for her sister more than once, so she understands why he didn’t tell anyone. Javi then admits that he told Leo which upsets Jada, who worries that Leo will put it in his gossip piece. Javi assures that Leo would never do that and was just being a good friend in the moment. Javi says he was so torn, that when the ceremony started, he still didn’t know what to do. Jada realizes this is why Leo stood up when Paulina asked if anyone objected and admits that’s kind of considerate of him. Javi says he realized then that he had to tell her, but then “Rafe” stopped the wedding. Jada says every time that she feels like “Rafe” can’t do any more to hurt or humiliate her, he finds a way to prove her wrong.

Rafe tells Rachel Blake that he knows how EJ operates but she doesn’t have to go along with this and he can get her out of this. She tells Rafe that he talks too much and puts the gag back on him. As she exits the room, she runs in to Steve, who realizes Ava wasn’t seeing things.

Belle questions Shawn saying she’s still in bed with EJ. Shawn tells her that she can drop the act because he knows that she lied when she said sleeping with EJ was a one time thing. Belle says it wasn’t a lie at the time and questions why it matters to him since they are divorced. Belle argues that Shawn knows her and that she would never compromise a case over her personal life. Shawn responds that he thought he knew her but apparently not. Belle asks how Shawn knew that she and EJ are still seeing each other. Shawn reveals that Jada told him.

Javi tells Jada that he didn’t tell her this to add to her pain, but he thought knowing might help her get over Rafe. Javi calls the way “Rafe” treated her, shameful. Jada tells Javi about the dream she had about Rafe wanting her back. Jada says even after the outrageous behavior, she was still holding out hope that they would get through this, but it’s clear they are not going to get through it. Jada then declares that she and Rafe are over. Javi gets a text from Gabi needing him at the office. Jada tells him that he should go. Javi offers to tell Gabi that he’s running late but Jada insists that she’s fine. Javi hugs Jada as she cries.

Rafe struggles with being tied up.

Steve questions Rachel Blake hiding out in the attic. She responds that it’s her house and she will do what she wishes. She questions who he is and what he’s doing here, trespassing. Steve reveals that Ava is the mother of one of his sons and asks if she’s going to come willingly or if they have to do this the hard way.

Brady asks Ava how EJ figures in to all of this. Ava says she doesn’t know but he seemed genuinely surprised to find her. Ava says she first thought he was going to rescue her, but then he left. Brady calls EJ a bastard and wonders if this is his idea for revenge from what happened with Susan. Ava acknowledges that EJ hates her guts but thinks this had to do with Kristen’s mother since she asked to spoke to EJ outside. Ava says whatever she said to EJ must have turned him to her side because he never came back. Brady wonders what she could’ve said. Ava says he’ll have to ask her if Steve ever finds her. Steve then returns with Rachel Blake and announces he’s found her.

Belle asks Shawn why Jada would bring up her sex life to him. Shawn explains that he brought it up by telling Jada that he didn’t believe Belle saying her and EJ was a one time thing and she confirmed his suspicions. Belle asks how she did that. Shawn says that Jada figured Belle’s story about visiting Johnny at the DiMera Mansion wasn’t true and she was right. Belle remarks that she would think Shawn has bigger things to investigate than who’s bed she is sleeping in. Shawn questions how Belle could do it to Jada when she’s the one who went to bat for her with the mayor and recommended her for the district attorney job. Belle argues that he doesn’t know that EJ did that. Shawn calls EJ a vile, vindictive snake who will come after Belle next. Belle is sick of Shawn throwing around accusations and convicting a man with no evidence. Shawn complains that Belle knows he’s right that EJ is behind this. Belle says that Shawn just hates EJ and wants to blame him for everything. Shawn says when something goes wrong in this town, there’s a high chance that EJ is behind it or it’s his crazy sister.

EJ and Kristen go to the Blake house and are shocked to find that Ava is gone. They call out for Kristen’s mother but she’s gone now. EJ rushes out to go check on Rafe while Kristen wonders what is going on here and where everybody went.

Brady gets Ava set up at the hospital and checks on her. Ava says she’s fine and argues they don’t need to be here since she wasn’t hurt. Brady says he’d just feel better if she was checked out. Brady advises Ava to call Tripp so he knows she’s okay.

Belle and Shawn continue to argue until Steve walks in with Rachel Blake and asks them to book her for kidnapping. Belle asks who she is. Steve reveals it’s the Woman in White, Rachel Blake, and Kristen’s mother.

EJ is relieved to find Rafe is still tied up in the Blake house. EJ pulls out the needle. Rafe asks if that’s another sedative but EJ says it’s something quite a bit stronger. Rafe asks if he’s going to kill him. EJ says he’s simply going to wipe out his memories. EJ tells Rafe that he will give him one shot and he will forget this whole sordid affair. EJ goes to inject Rafe but Rafe grabs his arm and they struggle.

Shawn finds Jada crying in the town square and asks if she’s alright. Jada says she’s not as she hugs Shawn.

At the police station, Steve comments to Belle that Shawn took off pretty quick after booking Rachel Blake and asks if she wants to talk about it. Belle says they are just getting the hang of being divorced. Belle questions Rachel Blake being Kristen’s mother and holding Ava captive. Steve says he’s just glad that he and Brady got there before it was too late.

Ava calls Tripp and assures that she is fine. Ava finishes the call and thanks Brady for everything. Brady says he’s just grateful they found her. Ava worries about what Rachel Blake would’ve done, especially with Kristen and EJ’s help.

EJ and Rafe continue to fight over the syringe as Kristen rushes in to try and break it up.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[upbeat music]

It is a good thing I don’t have to take my shirt off on TV anymore, because I think I gained about 5 pounds.

[chuckles] Well, it’s got to be more fun than the, uh– what diet were you doing again, the keto–

Paleo.

Ah, yes.

Mm. And, honestly, not all that bad. For a moment there, I think I was eating more prosciutto than most villages in Italy.

[chuckles] Oh, man. Well, I do hope you saved room for some dessert.

No, no, no, no, no. I’m sorry. I am stuffed.

No, come on. Just–just what if it’s just one little, tiny, teeny, tiny cupcake?

Uh–no, no, no, I’m good. No.

What? Come on. You have to.

I have to, and why is that?

Because… it’s a very special cupcake.

Special cupcake? Uh–

Surprise. [laughter]

Oh, man.

Happy birthday, Alex.

[sighs] [suspenseful music]

[knocking]

Dr. Evans, hi.

Hi there. Come in. Sit down.

Oh.

How was Vancouver?

Oh, it was good. It was awesome. I got some amazing quality time with my mom and my brother, Aaron. And, yeah, it was really nice. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to go up and check on them before starting as your assistant. But now that I’m back, I am ready to dive right in.

Good. Well, I appreciate your enthusiasm, although it may turn out that both of us are gonna start looking for a new job soon. [tense music]

So what’s up? What brings you by?

Well, I was on one of my therapist-recommended anxiety strolls, and the Spectator office was on my route. So I popped in, and they said you were working from home today.

I am, yeah.

Did you get my message about me coming back to the paper?

I did.

And?

And, uh– yeah, I don’t– I don’t think it’s a very good idea, Leo.

Hi. So sorry I am late. Hey.

I knew Leo Stark would be a bad influence on you.

No, it’s not his fault. Actually, I left with plenty of time, but I just happened to bump into Jada.

Oh. How is she doing?

Not great, especially after the bomb I dropped on her. [suspenseful music]

[crying softly]

Jada? Hey. You all right?

No! No, I’m not. [sniffles] [crying]

What happened? What happened? Is it Rafe? Oh, God. What did he do now?

He cheated on me. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

[light music]

[laughs] Happy birthday.

Thank you, Roman.

All right.

Thank you.

[chuckles]

And you are a wild card. You know that, right? I didn’t even think you knew when my birthday was.

Mm, well, a little birdie tipped me off.

Mm. So Bonnie sang like a little canary, huh?

Mm-hmm. And I thought about it for a bit, and I decided, you know what? I’m gonna go with the sneak attack.

Oh.

I’ve seen my mom and dad do it before, so–

That was a very sweet gesture. Thank you.

Oh, wait, you thought it was over? It’s not over yet.

It’s not over?

Nope.

Oh, boy. Come on, Steph.

For you.

You didn’t have to do that.

Just open it, would you?

Are these–

Cufflinks shaped like arrows.

[sighs]

I wanted you to have something to remind you of your time on “Body & Soul.”

How could I ever forget? Steph, if it weren’t for that show, you and I might not even be together. That is the best gift I could ever ask for. Thank you.

Rafe cheated on you? When?

The night before our wedding. Can you believe that? While I was at home, blissfully dreaming of our future together– the house, the kids, the dog, all of it– he was with a stripper, Shawn, the one from his stupid bachelor party.

You’ve got to be kidding me.

I wish I was.

How did you find out?

Javi told me.

Rafe cheated on Jada? No way. This has to be some sort of mistake.

Trust me, it’s not. I caught him red-handed, and on the day of his wedding, no less.

So what you’re saying, you, like, saw?

Yes, I saw Savannah, the stripper from the bachelor party, in his room in nothing but a towel.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Poor Jada. Why didn’t you say anything sooner?

We almost did. Leo and I nearly spilled the beans at the wedding.

Oh, so that’s why you guys interrupted the ceremony?

And then Rafe got that tip about Jada, and the wedding was called off, so we stayed quiet. Figured it was pointless to keep piling on the drama. And then, when I saw her, she was still so torn up about your brother, I figured that it was the right thing to do for her.

I just don’t get it. I mean, when did my brother become such a dirtbag?

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m bored, bored with porn. I need the real thing. Real deal. And I know just who to call.

So that’s it? The hospital is just going to what, board up its windows, put a “for sale” sign out front?

Well, Dr. Johnson is looking into all kinds of possibilities. But what we really need to stay open is a large influx of cash.

OK. Well, if money’s the issue, could we organize a fundraiser?

I don’t understand. Why don’t you want me to come back to “The Spectator”?

Sit. Sit. Look, Leo. After the whole Kerry Youmans fiasco, I think it’s probably just best that we retire the Lady Whistleblower column.

Yeah, I couldn’t agree more.

You couldn’t?

Look, I know that the poison pen of Mr. Youmans has forever tarnished the good name of Lady W. In fact, just today, I ran into one of my fans– Little Whistles, as they’re famously known–and she said–

Leo, your fans?

Yeah.

OK. OK, uh, look. Your fans, got it. OK, uh, I’m just a bit confused because I thought that you said you wanted to come back to work.

I do, but not as Lady Whistleblower. Chadwick, I’ve always considered myself to be very versatile, something of a Renaissance man, sort of like the Talented Mr. Ripley minus the murder and sadism, but keeping in Jude Law and the luscious Italian scenery.

Mm-hmm.

Look, what I’m trying to say is I want to come back to the paper, but this time, as your newest ace reporter. Huh?

Rafe wasn’t always like this, right? But I’ve always thought of him as this total Boy Scout. When did he turn into a slimeball?

I’m as shocked as you are. I mean, I know my brother, and he is not a cheater. Well, not usually.

Has he done something like this before?

Well, there was that time that he cheated on Ava Vitali with Nicole Walker. But Ava is a psycho mafia princess, so in my mind, that doesn’t really count.

A psycho mafia princess? [laughs]

Actually, that wasn’t the only time he cheated. Rafe did sleep with his ex-wife Sami while he was engaged to Hope Brady.

Wow. So he stepped out on yet another fiancée.

It was complicated. They had this huge blowout fight, and he thought that they were over.

Look, I don’t know. I’m picking up on something. Maybe this could have been a blindspot for us. Maybe Rafael has been a slimeball all along.

OK, listen, I’m– I’m by no means excusing what Rafe did, but do you think that maybe, maybe there’s an explanation?

An explanation like what?

Well, we both know that I, um– I did something sort of similar.

You mean when you slept with my sister while you were married to Belle?

Yeah, right. I was in a dark place, and I made a very, very bad decision. I’m just thinking. I mean, is it possible that maybe the same thing happened with Rafe? I mean, did he get really drunk and just make a really stupid choice?

No, I don’t think it was anything like that. According to Javi, Rafe tried to downplay it like it was no big deal at all– boys being boys or some BS like that. Just no remorse at all. None.

Jada, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. You don’t– you don’t deserve this.

Thank you for saying that. [crying]

You know what? Let’s get you out of here. Come on. Let’s–let’s get you home, OK?

All right.

You know what I was thinking? Since Jada is still crashing on my couch–

Yeah?

That, uh, I was wondering maybe– maybe we could hang out at your place tonight.

Hmm.

I could, uh– I could make the birthday boy dinner.

I would love that. I have been meaning to ask you, though, how is Jada holding up?

Oh, honestly, she’s a mess. I mean, not only is she being falsely accused of corruption, but Rafe isn’t even standing by her side.

Oh.

I mean, I’m just itching to give that jerk a piece of my mind.

Uh, excuse me. I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’m on the phone with Will.

Oh, Will. How’s he doing?

Well, he’s doing well, but he wants to know if you have time for a little birthday video chat with Sonny in Arizona.

Of course. Come on. Steph, do you mind?

No. No, no, of course not.

OK.

And you know what? It’ll give me a chance to have that conversation with Rafe.

All right.

So I’ll be right back.

All right. I’ll see you in a bit.

OK.

Hey, Savannah, it’s Ar– I mean, uh, Rafe. Ah, well, thanks, but the, uh– the wedding was called off. [laughs] Yeah, I’m single and ready to mingle. So why don’t you come over here with your hot little behind? We could have some fun. I got the house all to myself.

Well, I like that you’re being so enterprising, but I’m not sure that would raise enough money to save the hospital.

Well, in a way, you don’t need to. I mean, yes, obviously, the goal of a fundraiser is to bring in as much cash as possible. But an equally important goal is to rally public support, to spread awareness. If we get the word out how important it is to the community that we save Salem University Hospital, it could attract the attention of people who could actually really help, people with really deep pockets.

Huh. I like the way you think. I’m going to break for lunch. Why don’t you join me, and we can talk some more about it? Good?

Yeah, I don’t know, Leo.

What? What don’t you know?

Well, I mean, do you have any real experience being a real reporter?

Um, as a matter of fact, I do, aside from my brief internship at the “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,” where I was fired because the editor thought that the obits I was writing were–and I quote– “a bit too whimsical.” Do you not remember the article I penned last year about Tom and Alice Horton?

Sure, but that was a one-off.

A one-off? Would you tell Emily Bronte that “Wuthering Heights” was a one-off? Chadwick, I am capable of writing more than just salacious gossip. Besides, it can’t be any worse than some of your current reporters. Chadwick, please? Please, all I need is a chance. Let me prove to you that I can be a serious journalist.

OK.

OK?

OK, yeah, we’ll give it a shot.

Ah! Oh, Chadwick!

OK.

Here you go.

Thanks for getting me out of the square. I didn’t need everybody and their mama watching me break down, looking totally pathetic.

No, no, no, no, no. Jada, there’s no way that you could look pathetic. You’re a strong woman who’s just– look, who’s been badly hurt.

That’s very kind of you and very much appreciated. But really, you should go. You’ve done enough.

No. I’m not leaving you. I’m not leaving you, especially not in this condition

No, really, I’ll be fine. I’m just going to cuddle up under the covers, and listen to Adele, and cry myself to sleep.

Um, yeah, somehow, that doesn’t really sound like a very good idea.

You’re right. I’m going to put on Beyoncé, you know, mix a little “Lemonade” with “Renaissance,” and then when I start to feel like my bad bitch self again, I’m going to go and I’m going to find my not so quite ex-husband, and I’m going to have a baseball bat.

Ooh.

I’m kidding. I don’t have a baseball bat. But you probably have one I can borrow, right?

No. No, no, no, no, no. I do not have a baseball bat, OK? I don’t. But, um, I mean, I got– I got a shoulder to cry on if you want.

Oh.

Come here.

Well, this feels good.

I’m glad.

You know, I just can’t help but think that all of this– all of this is my fault, everything that’s happened, this whole nightmare.

How so?

Well, after my disaster of a marriage with Bobby, I promised myself, Shawn, I promised myself that I would never let that happen again. Never again. Never would I be with a man who’s going to treat me bad. At the first sign of a red flag, I was out. For some reason, with Rafe, I missed the flags, all of them.

Why are you being so hard on yourself? This is not your fault. Before this happened, Rafe was– Rafe was a standup guy. Everybody thought so. I mean, come on. I mean, the man had more green flags than a Brazilian soccer match. [laughter] It’s nice to see you laugh.

It’s nice to laugh.

Hey, look at me. There’s no way that you would have ever suspected that Rafe was going to treat you like this, all right? None of us did.

Yeah, but I just– I just feel so naive, especially after last night.

Like, what do you– what do you mean?

I wanted to kiss you, Shawn, but I stopped myself because of my love for Rafe, even after he secretly investigated me, even after he took my job. But now that I know that he was unfaithful to me, any feelings I had left for him, they’re dead. In fact, I don’t see a reason why we should stop what we started last night. [sultry music]

Listen, I know Rafe isn’t a saint. But I feel like his current behavior, something is off. You said he seemed unrepentant, right? Like he didn’t care.

[scoffs] He couldn’t understand why it was such a big deal. Gabi, I looked into this man’s eyes, into his soul, and, like, nothing. He didn’t feel a thing.

I don’t get it. I mean, I know Rafe felt serious regret over how he hurt Hope. Ava, too. And in both cases, those relationships were really rocky. But with Jada, it was just– it was just different. They were so good together. You remember that night that they got engaged, when we went out to the Small Bar to celebrate?

Yeah, I remember. He was, like, glowing.

He was. In all the years I’ve known my brother, I’ve never seen him so happy.

Well, clearly, something has changed, big-time. I just wonder what could have caused it.

OK, this may sound a little far-fetched, but I have a theory. [knocking]

Well, it took you long enough. Oh. It’s you.

Were you expecting someone else?

Uh, yeah, just the, uh, pizza delivery guy. He had to double back for the old garlic knots.

Mm. Well, I don’t want to disturb your lunch, so I’ll make this quick. I came to talk to you about Jada.

Oh, Jada. Yeah, I heard she’s been camping out on your couch.

And she’s a total wreck.

Oh.

Why are you doing this, Rafe? Why are you treating her this way?

What? No, no, no, no. I didn’t tell her that she had to move out.

What was she supposed to do? You left her at the altar, and then you took her job. And on top of that, you haven’t defended her against those spurious accusations.

Well, that’s because there’s a mountain of evidence that says she’s guilty.

Come on. You know Jada. She would never even think about doing anything underhanded.

Well, look, this isn’t really any of your business.

I think it is. Jada is my friend, and I care about her. And I know that you do, too. I just wanna help.

Oh, you wanna help?

Yes, I do.

OK, well, why didn’t you say so?

Is it just me or do Will and Sonny seem happier and more in love than ever?

No, I agree. They’re doing great.

I swear, those two are like relationship goals.

Well, you’re not doing too bad yourself in that department. You and my niece seem very happy now that you’re back together again.

I am a lucky guy.

Yes, you are. I hope you remember that.

Why wouldn’t I?

Look, I’m going to be very frank, Alex. Last time you and Stephanie were together, you hurt her badly. I’m hoping this time around, you’ll be more mindful of her feelings. Think you can do that?

[sighs] Absolutely. I’ve done a lot of work on myself, and Stephanie’s amazing. I know that. I swear to you, she will get all the love and the respect that she deserves.

What the hell was that?

Well, come on. Look, I know you’re Jada’s friend, but you can’t deny that there’s heat between us.

Oh, my God.

Just come on. Give in to your desires.

Oh, my God!

[groans] God!

You disgusting pig!

You–[sighs]

OK, so, before she moved out yesterday, Jada and I were talking. And she was wondering if Rafe’s behavior could be some sort of delayed reaction to his coma.

Delayed reaction to his coma? Is that even medically possible?

At the very least, it’s worth looking into. Look, I just need to convince Rafe to see a doctor, maybe even get an MRI. In case the problem just isn’t psychological, but physiological, maybe there’s a fix.

You think he’d go for that?

Oh, I won’t give him a choice.

[chuckles] Rafe is so lucky to have such a fierce sister. You’re always looking out for him.

He’s lucky to have you, too.

No, I doubt he’ll feel that way once he learns who blew his secret.

Javi, look at me. You did the right thing.

Thanks for saying that. Because I just– I love you both so much, and I don’t want to mess it up.

No, you didn’t. And you couldn’t. Look, I am so grateful that you’re here. I just wish–

What?

Well, I just wish that my angel of a cousin wasn’t dating the devil.

What? [laughs]

Chadwick, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Ah! Ooh, I am champing at the bit to take on my first assignment. Oh, maybe, maybe I can go undercover at that hot yoga studio to see if that gorgeous Greek statue of an owner really is running a hush-hush members-only sex club in the basement.

Where’d you hear that?

From my friend Denise.

Mm-hmm.

She also thinks the moon landing was fake, and sometimes she puts tinfoil over her windows to keep out 5G.

Leo, get some better sources. OK?

OK. Ooh! Maybe I can finally, finally take down Phyllis. She’s that fascist slumlord who runs the Salem Inn. Do you know that every time I go to see her in her office, she is watching the same episode of “How I Met Your Mother”? I’m starting to think that in addition to being a terrible person, she’s completely mashugana.

OK, Leo, I– I need you to listen to me, yeah, really carefully. If you’re going to attempt to be a real reporter here, you’re going to need to uphold a set of journalistic ethics and standards. OK? And before you can uphold them, I think that, for you, you’re going to need to learn what they are.

Yes, yes, journalistic ethics and standards.

Mm-hmm.

Is there a Cliff’s Notes version of that?

Leo.

Chadwick, I’m kidding. Boss, I am kidding. Look, I promise you, I’m going to work my little tush off day and night. I promise you will not regret this! [chuckles]

Hold on. Jada. Jada, wait.

What? Something wrong?

No. No, no, I just– I want to make sure you’re not doing anything that you might regret.

What’s to regret? Rafe and I are very much over.

No, I know that. OK, but you’re upset. And you’re in a vulnerable place right now.

Look, Shawn, I’m a big girl. If you’re worried that you’re taking advantage of me, don’t be. I know exactly what I’m doing.

Yeah, which is just what– getting back at Rafe?

If I’m being real, there is an element of truth to that. But mostly, I am just trying to move on. And since you’ve had your divorce, I think that’s something you’ve been trying to do, too. Unless you still have feelings for your ex.

I think we highlight the personal impact of the hospital on the community, so we’re hearing from real people, real stories of the doctors and nurses who work at Salem University Hospital, how they literally save lives every single day. That’s my thought.

Hmm.

Hey. Why does it seem like I always run into you here?

It’s the–it’s the fries. I can’t get enough of them.

Well, I can’t say that I blame you. Hi, Marlena.

Hello.

Uh, did I hear you were talking about the hospital?

Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard by now that there’s a chance we may be shutting down.

I know. I heard, and I’m so sorry. I mean, that’s so many jobs that are going to be lost.

Well, Cat has a thought about it. Why don’t–why don’t you join us, and she can share her ideas with you? [light music]

Oh. Ow. Welcome to Gabi Chic.

Knock, knock.

Oh, Leo. Oh, my God. You scared me.

What do we have here?

Nothing.

Are you trying on wigs?

No. [stammers] Well, yes.

OK, let’s see.

OK. [clears throat] Ah. If I can get it on–

Oh.

OK. What do you think? Do I work as a blonde?

No. It’s giving me Dollar Tree Heather Locklear.

Oh, bitch. [laughter] What are you doing here anyway?

Well, I come bringing glad tidings. Guess who scored himself a new J-O-B?

Already?

Uh-huh.

Wait. So tell me, does OnlyFans offer health insurance?

Oh, as if. I just came from hitting up my old boss at “The Spectator.”

Oh. No. Please tell me that I’m not dating Lady Whistleblower again.

No! No, I am a legitimate journalist now. Leo Stark, cub reporter.

Leo, that’s amazing! Oh, my God. Reporter?

Mm-hmm.

I’m so proud of you, babe.

Thank you. OK, I’ll get out of all your hair now.

Ha ha. But, before you go, there’s something you should know. After I left your place this morning, I ran into Jada.

And did you–

And I told her everything.

Still have feelings for– no. No, no, no, no, no. Belle and I, we’re done. We’re done. I mean, especially after the, uh–

After the what?

Well, we–we got into a big fight. I confronted her about her relationship with EJ, and clearly, it’s not just a fling. And I know it’s none of my business, but I still felt the need to warn her about him.

I’m guessing she didn’t love that.

No. No, she definitely did not.

Mm. So, if I’m understanding correctly, Belle is doing whatever she wants, and Rafe is doing whatever he wants. I don’t see why we can’t do whatever we want.

Because I–look, obviously, there is a growing attraction here. I just want to make sure. I want to make sure that we’re doing this for the right reasons.

Shawn, look, you’re not just a convenient warm body. OK? We have had a connection ever since we were partners on the force. We had a few hiccups, but, you know, the way you’ve been here for me during this whole entire mess, it’s really making me see you in a whole different light. And, uh, I really feel that there can be something really special between us.

I– I feel the same. So, um, I guess you’re right. I mean, I guess there really isn’t anything holding us back, is there?

Not that I can see.

So– [sultry music]

Oh, damn her! Stupid tease. Gabi. I didn’t expect–

What in God’s name is going on with you, Rafe?

What’s going on? What’s your problem now?

The problem is that you cheated on Jada with a stripper.

Exotic dancer, all right? And how in the hell did you find out?

Javi told me.

Oh, of course. Gossipy little queen.

What did you just call him?

Oh, no, no. Hey, he’s the one that broke the bro code.

I don’t give a damn about bro code. How dare you talk about him like that? Javi’s your cousin.

Yeah, some cousin.

What the hell happened to you, Rafe? What the hell happened to my brother?

Hey, I was just going to message you. How’d it go with Rafe?

Uh, he made a pass at me is how it went.

What?

Yeah. I was giving him a piece of my mind about the way that he’s been treating Jada. And the next thing I knew, he was shoving his tongue down my throat.

I’m gonna kick this dude’s ass. Where is this son of a bitch, Steph? Is he at the house right now?

Alex.

Is he at the house?

No.

No, no. He can’t just do this and get away with it.

He didn’t. I kneed him in the groin.

Good. But still, I’m going over there.

No, no, no, no, no. Alex, just wait a second, OK? Something’s been bothering me ever since I left Rafe’s, and I can’t– I can’t quite put my finger on it.

Well, obviously, something’s bothering you, Steph. This guy just practically assaulted you.

No, it’s not that. I just–I can’t help but feel this strange sense of deja vu.

What do you mean? Has Rafe hit on you before?

Oh, my God. What if it wasn’t Rafe? [suspenseful music]

I think a fundraiser is a great idea.

Good. They’ve been very successful in the past. And you know what? The paper could be very helpful in getting the word out there for us.

Yeah, “The Spectator” could be a key sponsor of the event. [phone dings]

Good. Oh. Oop. Back to the office.

I’ll go with you.

No, that’s OK. Why don’t you stay here and you two can brainstorm? I’ll see you back there.

Thank you.

Yep.

Oh, um. Sorry. I didn’t really expect Dr. Evans to put you on the spot like that.

What do you mean? Why would I be on the spot?

Um, I mean, because I’m– I’m kind of like, the last person in the world that you’d want to be working with, right?

How could it not have been Rafe? You just said–

OK, hear me out. A long time ago, when Rafe was with my cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. I was right here, actually. And–and at the time, I was feeling distressed about my love life. And I ran into Rafe, who was very sympathetic, which was fine. But then he gave me this really inappropriate hug.

So you’re saying Rafe has pulled this crap before?

No. See, that’s the thing. I found out later that it wasn’t Rafe, that, actually, it was this guy named Arnold Feniger.

Would you lighten up with the melodrama? “What happened to my brother?” OK, the last thing I need right now is a lecture.

Oh, my God. Why are you acting like such a total jerk?

And why are you being such a pain in my ass. Right? You’re my sister. You’re supposed to be on my side.

Why would I be on your side? You cheated on your fiancée, who also happens to be a friend of mine. That was a sleazy thing to do.

Yeah, so what if it was? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

So you told Gabi and Jada the truth about Rafe?

Do you think that was a bad idea? Should I have kept my mouth shut?

No. Hey, listen, it was completely unfair of your cousin to ask you to keep his dirty little secret. Made you an accomplice. And Jada had a right to know.

Yeah. I guess you’re right. It’s just–you should have seen her face. She was devastated.

Aw. Poor thing. Believe me, I’ve seen my fair share of devastated faces, beginning with my father’s when he discovered my collection of Cher cassettes. But I digress.

You do that a lot.

Well, hey, a little comic relief never hurt anyone, especially when we’re both so sad about Jada.

Yeah, I just– I don’t know. It’s just since my cousin is the one who hurt her, I don’t feel any relief.

I get it. This is really hard for you. But now the question is, since Jada knows the truth about Rafe, what is she going to do about it? [intense music]

[bluesy rock music]

– * Things ain’t always black or white * * The darkness doesn’t turn to light * * Every time you think it should * * Even if you’ve been real good *

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Days Short Recap Friday, February 21, 2025

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Javi told Jada that Rafe cheated on her before the wedding. Jada didn’t believe Rafe would cheat on her. Javi said he was telling her the truth. When Jada wanted more information, Javi told her it was the stripper from the bachelor party. Jada was shocked when Javi said he caught Rafe with the stripper. While Javi was telling her about the stripper, he said Rafe admitted to cheating. Jada was curious as to why Javi was telling her about it. Javi said Rafe made him promise not to say anything and used the family card to guilt him into keeping quiet. Jada understood since she did the same for Talia. Javi said he told Leo and assured her that Leo wouldn’t say anything. She said that would explain why they spoke out at the wedding. Jada told him about the dream she had of them getting back together. After what she told her, she knew things were over between her and Rafe. Steve and Brady showed up at the Blake house. Brady told Ava how they ended up at the house. Ava said she was there because Rachel lured her there. She said Rachel sent the text saying she went to China. While she was telling them what happened, Ava told them Kristen’s mother helped Rachel. Brady was surprised because Kristen’s mother was dead. Ava said she was alive and walking around wearing white. Brady said someone was tricking her because Rachel has been dead for years. When Ava said she was telling the truth, Steve wanted to know where she was. Ava said she was just there but didn’t know where she was. Steve left to check the house. Brady couldn’t believe what Rachel did. Ava said Kristen and her mother were in on it together. Brady wanted to know what happened. Ava said Kristen figured out what happened. It occurred to Brady that Kristen knew where Ava was. Ava let him know that Kristen wanted to help, but her mother talked her out of doing it. She thought Kristen did it to protect Rachel. Ava said EJ knew she was there and didn’t help her.

Rafe asked Rachel who was in the house. He said she would be going to prison. Rachel said she made a deal with EJ. Rafe said he would let her go if she helped him with EJ. When Rafe said EJ was like Stefano, Rachel was interested. Rachel thought about what Rafe said and decided not to help him because she had to think about Kristen and her granddaughter. She put the gag back on his mouth. When she left the room, she ran into Steve. She wanted to know who he was and why he was in her house. Steve said the woman downstairs was the mother of one of his children and told her to come with him. Kristen pulled out a vial from an envelope and told EJ it was the answer to their prayers. When EJ wanted to know what it was, Kristen said it was from Dr. Rolf. She said it was a miracle drug. EJ realized it was the drug Megan used to make them forget being held in the tunnels. Kristen said they would be in the clear if they use it on Ava and Rafe. EJ reminded her that the memory loss was short term and that they remembered what happened. Kristen said the dose was stronger and would work. She said the only other alternative was to kill them. EJ didn’t want to kill them. At the police station, Shawn told Belle that he was busy trying to prove that EJ framed Jada. Belle wanted to know what evidence he had. Shawn said he would get the evidence soon. They got into an argument over it. He said he couldn’t be impartial towards the man she’s having sex with. Belle accused him of being jealous. Shawn said she was blinded by what’s in front of her. Belle let her know that her life was none of his business. She asked him how he knew she was seeing EJ. He said Jada told him. Ava said EJ was surprised to see him tied up. She said she thought he would help her, but he didn’t. Ava said she knew EJ hated her, but thought Rachel was the one behind it. While they were talking, Steve showed up with Rachel. Shawn told Belle that Jada knew she was lying about being at the DiMera mansion to see Johnny, so she figured she was there to see EJ. He said he couldn’t believe Belle would sleep with the man who framed the woman who got her the DA job. Belle yelled at him for judging her. When Kristen and EJ went to the Blake house, they didn’t see anyone. EJ went to check on Rafe. While Shawn and Belle were arguing, Steve showed up with Rachel. He said she needed to be arrested for kidnapping. EJ saw Rafe tied up. When EJ was about to stick him with the syringe, Rafe grabbed his arm. Kristen showed up while EJ and Rafe were fighting over the syringe.

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Days Transcript Friday, February 21, 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025March 1, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I hope that you do not waste any more tears on my cousin… [dramatic music] Especially because–

Because what?

There’s something that you should know about Rafe.

He cheated on you.

What?

I am so sorry.

No. Uh-uh. No. Rafe has done some seriously messed-up things lately. But he would never be unfaithful to me.

I know it’s hard to believe. I didn’t want to believe it either. But I am telling you the truth. Rafe, he… had sex with someone else.

So let’s go over the ground rules before you eat your breakfast. Now, no biting, no spitting, and definitely no yelling. I have very sensitive ears, and we’re in a remote area, so no one would hear you anyway.

But I heard a woman’s voice earlier.

Oh, yeah, her. Well…[chuckles] She definitely won’t be coming to rescue you.

Why not?

Well, let’s just say that you’re not the only prisoner in this house.

You’re holding someone else here?

We’re just full of questions this morning, aren’t we?

Yeah, you’re damn right I am. Who else is here?

Oh, Ava.

Mm. Oh, God.

[groans] Oh.

Got you, got you, got you, got you, all right?

Brady. Oh, God, Steve. Thank God. Thank God.

It’s OK. Hey, hey. It’s over. It’s over. It’s over.

You have no idea how happy I am to see you. Oh. How’d you guys find me?

Steve was able to enhance the audio on the voicemail that you sent me. And up until now, I couldn’t even understand the end of it.

But once my guy cleaned it up, we knew that Rachel had called you and you were on your way to this address.

Yeah, well, your daughter lured me here. It was part of her grand plan to keep us apart. And when she failed, she stepped up her game.

She stepped–what do you– what do you mean? Easy, easy.

[groans] I mean… Rachel knew. She knew that you never heard my message and that it was all garbled so you didn’t hear me say that I was here. She took my phone, she sent you a text message, and she made you think that I dumped you and went to China.

Wait, wait, wait a minute. Are you saying that Rachel has been holding you captive?

No, that’s– that’s ridiculous. She’s just a little girl. She couldn’t have done this alone.

No. No, she could not have done this alone. But she sure as hell did do this with the help of her grandmother.

Her–Marlena? What?

No, Brady. No, her other grandmother. Kristen’s mother.

Who else are you holding here?

Oh, that’s none of your concern.

You’re in way over your damn head, lady. Yeah, when they find you here, which they will, you are gonna be facing some serious prison time.

Mm.

Be smart. Be smart and let me go.

I’m afraid I can’t do that.

Why not?

Because I made a deal with EJ DiMera, and it’s one I intend to keep. – So this plan you’ve been formulating?

Huh, you know, I assumed this was something I was expecting from DiMera, but now I think it might be exactly what we’ve been waiting for. Hmm.

Ooh! [laughs] Indeed, here it is.

And what is that?

Oh, little brother, this is the answer to our prayers.

Mm. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

[dramatic music]

Ava, I don’t understand. See, Kristen’s mother is dead.

[scoffs] Oh, no, she’s not. She is here. She’s creeping around this house all dressed in white.

You’ve seen her?

Oh, I see her three times a day when she brings me my gruel.

Steve, I know what you are thinking, but this is not a hallucination.

Then it’s got to be some kind of trick, OK, because whoever you’re seeing is not Rachel Blake, because she passed decades ago.

Ava, listen, whatever is going on–

Look, I am telling you what’s going on, Steve! I told you Kristen’s Mommie Dearest is alive and well, and she has been holding me hostage in this haunted house!

All right, all right. Take it easy. Just tell us, where is this woman now?

EJ DiMera is the scum of the Earth. There’s no way you can trust him.

Well, unfortunately, I have no choice.

Yes, you do. Yes, you can let me go, and I will help you. I will help you get out of whatever mess it is that you are mixed up in. Look, I don’t know what kind of deal you made with EJ, but I guarantee you he is not gonna hold up his end. He’s just like his father.

Stefano? In what sense?

Every sense. He’s like the second coming of that monster. He’s just as heartless, just as ruthless. He–he’s only out for himself. I’m telling you, Stefano not only raised EJ, but he molded him into his own twisted image.

The answer to our prayers.

Mm-hmm. Amen and hallelujah.

Right, well, I’m going to need you to be a bit more specific.

Well, after we talked last night, I got in touch with Rolf.

I already don’t like the sound of this.

I’d be a little bit more grateful if I were you, EJ. We currently have two very large problems taking up space in my mother’s house. And Rolf maybe, once again, has saved the day.

All right, I’ll bite. What has our favorite mad scientist cooked up for you this time?

You see, this lovely concoction has been around for a while now. It is called CRS-17, otherwise known as our miracle drug.

[siren wailing]

Oh! Hey. Sorry, I didn’t know you were in here. [scoffs] OK.

Something that I can help you with, District Attorney Black?

Hmm, I didn’t realize we were using official titles, Detective Brady.

Well, we are at work.

Well, whatever you’re doing must be really important, because you couldn’t even be bothered to look up and say hello.

As a matter of fact, it is important. Trying to prove your new boyfriend framed Jada.

What? You’re telling me that Rafe had sex with someone else the night before we were supposed to get married?

It happened after the bachelor party.

With who?

Don’t clam up now, Javi, not after you just told me that my fiancé slept with someone else. Who was it? Please tell me! Who did Rafe have sex with?

The stripper.

[dramatic music]

Rafe had sex with the stripper?

I found them together, him and Savannah. That was her name.

OK, what do you mean you found them together?

The morning of the wedding, I went over to the inn to help Rafe get ready, and she was there in his room.

OK, so this Savannah person was in his room. That doesn’t mean they slept together. Maybe she was trying to get paid or something.

No. I paid her the night before at the pub.

OK, but that doesn’t prove anything.

Jada, she came out of the bathroom in a towel. And Rafe gave me this whole song and dance, saying that she only stayed over because she was too drunk to drive home. And he claimed that nothing happened between them.

There was a lot of drinking that night. Maybe he was telling the truth.

He wasn’t. I’m sure of it.

How, hmm? How are you so sure?

Because I told Rafe that I didn’t believe a word that he said and he needed to fess up and admit that he had sex with her. And eventually, he did.

And I wish that I could tell you that he broke down bawling the instant that he came clean, but he didn’t think that it was a big deal. I–I don’t even have words to explain it. Look, all I can say again is that I am so, so sorry. Come here.

Hold it. You found out about this the morning of our wedding?

Yeah.

That was weeks ago. Why am I just hearing about this now?

Well, this would normally be the part where I would tell you that EJ is not my boyfriend. But considering the very obvious foul mood you’re in, I think I’ll save us both the aggravation.

That’s fine by me.

[scoffing] OK. Do you have any evidence to back up your allegations?

Why? So you can go and warn EJ?

Oh, my God. Screw you, Shawn! I would never do that. And yeah, I’m gonna call you by your first name, so deal with it.

OK! Jeez. Calm down.

[scoffing] OK.

Look, and to answer your question, no. No, I do not have any proof that EJ set Jada up. But it’s only a matter of time before I do.

Yeah, well, you do know that the whole “innocent until proven guilty” thing applies to everyone, including EJ.

I’m wondering if you realize how biased you are.

What? Excuse me?

Oh, come on, Belle. We both know that you cannot be objective about a man that you are having sex with.

Oh, I’m familiar with CRS-17. Megan shot us up with it a couple of years ago so we wouldn’t remember why she held us captive in the basement for weeks.

Mm-hmm, and ruin her plans for world domination.

But we were able to remember after Marlena hypnotized us.

Yes, that is right. This drug causes memory loss. I mean, CRS stands for Can’t Remember–

I know what it stands for.

Well, then you also know from firsthand experience, as you just said, that if a person or two people were to be injected with it, then they would forget why they were kidnapped.

But if we use it on Ava and Rafe…

You and I would be in the clear.

EJ’s only loyalty is to himself. And as soon as he gets what he wants, he’s gonna turn on you like the rat that he is. His word means nothing. He will destroy you and your loved ones without a second thought. There’s still a chance. There is. If you let me go, I will make sure that EJ goes down for this. And I will swear that you were forced to do this against your will. All right? What do you say?

No, don’t–don’t look at me like that, Steve. I am not crazy. Rachel Blake was just here.

All I’m asking is, where is she now?

I don’t know. OK, maybe–maybe the old bat saw you two coming and she flew off to her old belfry.

Steve… I swear to you on the life of our son that Kristen’s mother has been holding me captive.

All right. I’ll go search the house.

Be careful.

You don’t believe me either, do you?

You just swore on your son’s life. I believe you.

Good.

Are you–are you hurt? Are you hurt?

I’ll be OK. I’ll be OK.

Kris–Kristen’s mother did this? That is just–it’s–it’s–

Insane. It’s insane.

Yeah.

Yeah. I know this. And it’s taken me learning the hard way that the Blake women– you know, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[chuckles] I’m– I’m mortified at my daughter’s role in all this. Obviously, her grandmother has been a very bad influence on her.

Yeah. Her grandmother and her mother.

[sighs]

What do you– what do you mean?

Oh, Kristen was in on this.

Are you telling me that Kristen knew that her mother was keeping you hostage here?

Look, not initially, no. But look, when the Woman in White walked in, I thought that Kristen was gonna pass out from shock.

Yeah, I’m sure about that. But how did Kristen know that you were here?

Look, she found my phone and some scrapbook about this place in Rachel’s backpack. She put two and two together.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Brady, what? What is it?

[sighs] The other day, Kristen and I were supposed to take Rachel to therapy together. Kristen went into the other room to get Rachel’s backpack, and then all of a sudden, she got a real bad headache and wanted me to take Rachel alone. She said she was gonna go upstairs and lie down. I bet she came here.

Yeah. Obviously, she didn’t tell you that she found me.

No, she–damn it! I just–I just talked to her about this a couple hours ago. Kristen looked at me dead in the eye, and she pretended to know nothing, even though I told her I was worried about you. I didn’t know where you were. I couldn’t reach you. I can’t believe Kristen actually saw you and didn’t help you get the hell out of here.

OK, well, she wanted to initially, but her mother talked her out of it.

She talked her– how’d she do that?

Because she told her that if she set me free that I was gonna go straight to the cops and then Rachel was gonna get all messed up in this. Look, she did this to protect her kid, but she walked right out that damn door. [dramatic music]

You’re telling me that three generations of Blake women were responsible for you being kidnapped?

Yeah. And one DiMera man.

No, no, no. You mean–

Oh, yeah. EJ. He knew I was here, and he didn’t lift a finger to help me.

Doesn’t this only erase short-term memory?

Yeah, but that’s all we need. It doesn’t matter if Rafe and Ava remember their tumultuous teenage years. We just want to erase anything about them being held captive by you and my mother.

But as I just said, you and I couldn’t remember why we were kidnapped, but we did remember who did it.

Yeah, but this– this is a stronger dose. Rolf assured me he perfected it.

Oh, well, then we have nothing to worry about now.

OK, you know what? You want to be a naysayer? You–you don’t like my idea? Then you propose a better one, EJ.

How dare you accuse me of not being objective about EJ?

I’m just calling it like I see it.

Oh, well, your vision is clouded by your jealousy. And what happened to my personal life being none of your business?

OK, you are making it my business. My boss was fired because she was falsely accused of being corrupt.

And?

And now the DA is turning a blind eye to what couldn’t be a more obvious frame job because she’s literally still in bed with the guy behind it.

So any better ideas?

[sighs]

[chuckles] Yeah, I didn’t think so. Look, EJ, honestly, I don’t love the idea of relying on Rolf either, but this– this is our best shot at coming out unscathed, hmm? I mean, the only other alternative is to get rid of the captives permanently.

No. No. I don’t want to go down that route.

OK, well, then let’s hustle over to Aremid. We jab the PI and the Mob princess before Steve and Brady track them down, hmm?

So will you help me or not?

I’m sorry. The answer is no. I have to think about my daughter and granddaughter.

You keep bringing them up, saying that you’re doing this for your family. How are they involved in this?

No more questions.

So, what, is EJ doing something to them? Is he threatening them? Is that why you’re helping him? Please! Please, just tell me what the hell is going on so I can get out of here and back to the people I love.

Why didn’t you tell me that Rafe slept with that skank as soon as you found out?

I wanted to, but he begged me not to.

Seriously?

I hated it. I hated every minute keeping this from you.

But yet you did it anyway.

But Rafe was, like, bullying me into these arguments, saying that it wasn’t my secret to tell and that what you didn’t know wouldn’t hurt you.

[sighs]

I–I know. I know. But then he pulled the family card and said that family is supposed to look out for one another. And next thing I know, I’m promising him that I’m gonna keep my mouth shut.

God knows that I’ve covered for my sister more than once, so I understand why you didn’t tell anyone.

I did tell Leo.

What? Wait, Leo Stark knows about this?

I ran into him when I was leaving the inn, and I was just so angry and so upset that it just sort of came out.

Great. So now Leo has a nice juicy column for his gossip piece.

No, no, no, no, no. Leo would never do that. In the moment, he was just being a good friend. Jada… I was so torn that when the ceremony started, I still didn’t know what to do.

Wait, is this why Leo stood up when Paulina asked if anyone had any objections?

He knew that the secret was eating away at me, and so he was gonna say something.

That’s kind of considerate of him. But then you stood up and you said that you had something to say.

Because I realized that I had to tell you. But then Rafe stopped the wedding before I could.

Yeah, then he ruined my life with all those trumped-up allegations. God. You know, every time I feel like your cousin can’t do anything more to hurt me or humiliate me any more, he finds a way to prove me wrong.

I know how EJ operates. Oh, he has you thinking that you have to go along with him. But it’s not true, OK? I can get you out of this.

You know something? You talk too much.

What? No, no, no, no, no. No, please, don’t. Don’t–please, don’t do it. Don’t, please! Please. [groans]

Well, I’ll be damned. Ava wasn’t seeing things. You must be the infamous Rachel Blake.

What do you mean still in bed with him?

Come on, Belle, you can drop the act, all right? I know.

You know what?

I know that you lied to me when you said that your hookup with EJ was just a one-time thing.

Well, actually, I didn’t lie, because when I told you EJ and I were together once, it was the truth. And you know what? Why does who I sleep with have anything to do with you? We’re divorced, remember? And please, please, please, please save me all of this BS about being biased. You know me. You know I would never compromise an investigation because of my personal life.

I thought that I knew you. Apparently not.

So how did you know that EJ and I are still seeing each other?

Jada told me. [dramatic music]

I hope that you know that I didn’t tell you this to add to your pain. When you asked me what it would take to get over Rafe, I thought knowing this might help.

Knowing that he’s a bigger pig than I thought.

The way Rafael treated you was shameful.

You know, I had a dream this morning. I had a dream that Rafe, he was asking for me back. He wanted me back. He said that he loved me and he wanted to marry me. He even got down on one knee with your mother’s ring. But… even after all of the outrageous behavior that Rafe did, I was still holding out hope that we would get through this.

I don’t know, but after speaking to you, it’s clear that we’re not gonna get through it. It’s not gonna happen. Rafe and I, we’re over.

We’re done. [phone beeps]

It’s just Gabi. She needs me at the office.

You should go. You should go.

No, no, no, no, no. If you want to keep talking, I can just text her back and tell her that I’m running late.

No, really, really. I’m fine. I’m fine.

[grunting] [tense music]

You’re hiding out in the attic?

This is my house, and I’ll do in it what I wish. Now, who are you, and what are you doing here?

The name’s Steve Johnson.

Well, Mr. Johnson, why are you trespassing?

The woman you had hogtied downstairs is the mother of one of my sons.

I see.

So you gonna come willingly, or do we have to do this the hard way?

So EJ was here. How the hell does he figure in all this?

I don’t know. But he seemed genuinely surprised to find me gagged and bound. At first, I thought that he was gonna help me. [sighs] And then he didn’t. I don’t know, he just– he left.

What a bastard. I wonder if this was his idea of revenge for what happened to Susan.

Look, EJ hates my guts. There’s no question about this. But I don’t think this has to do with his mother. I think it has to do with Kristen’s.

Why would you say that?

Because Rachel Blake asked to speak to him outside in private. And so whatever she said must have turned him onto her side, because he never came back.

Well, what could she possibly have said to him?

I don’t know. You know what? You’re gonna have to ask the kidnapping granny, if Steve ever finds her. [footsteps tapping] Oh.

Found her.

Why would Jada bring up my sex life with you?

She didn’t bring it up. I did. I told her I didn’t believe you when you said EJ was just a one-time thing, and she confirmed my suspicions.

And how the hell did she do that?

She ran into you at the DiMera house. She figured your whole story about being there to visit Johnny was a load of crap. And you know what? She was right.

Well, gee, Detective, I would think you would have better things to investigate than whose bed I’m in.

How could you do it, Belle? Jada went to bat for you with the mayor. She’s the reason why you were named DA. And this is how you repay her, by–by sleeping with the guy that manufactured the evidence that ruined her life?

You don’t know that EJ did that.

Do you even hear yourself right now? The man is a vile, vindictive snake, and he’s coming after you next.

Oh, my God! I am so sick of your holier-than-thou commentary on my taste and my judgment and my professionalism when it’s you who’s throwing around unfounded accusations, convicting a man without even a shred of evidence.

Deep down, you know that I’m right. EJ is behind this.

Oh, please. You hate EJ, so you want to blame him for everything that goes wrong in this town.

We both know that if anything bad happens in Salem, there’s an extraordinarily high chance that EJ is involved. It’s either him or his crazy sister. [dramatic music]

Ava?

She’s gone.

Well, did she escape?

How the hell would I know? Where’s your mother?

Mother! Mother, are you here? She’s gone too.

Oh, my God. I’m gonna have to go check on Rafe.

Oh, what is going on here? Where did everybody go?

How you doing? Are you cold? Do you want–I can get you a blanket. Want my jacket?

OK, Brady, I keep telling you I am fine. Look, we don’t even need to be here. I told you, Kristen’s mother didn’t hurt me.

I would just feel better if the doctor checked you out, OK? And hey, until then, call your son, ’cause I’m sure he’d love to hear from you personally that you’re OK, thanks to his dad.

And you.

So not only am I biased and incompetent, but I’m also a bad friend?

Hmm, I would throw crappy sister in there too.

Oh, well, since we’re on the subject of sisters, shall we discuss Talia Hunter?

Yeah, bring it. Fine.

OK. Yeah, I would love to.

Excuse me. Excuse me. You think you two can stop arguing long enough to book this woman for kidnapping?

Who is she?

Well, this is the Woman in White, aka Rachel Blake, aka Kristen DiMera’s mother.

Ah. Oh, thank God. Ugh, quite a number of stairs to get up here. [sighs] OK. All right.

Mm!

Oh, here, let me– let me help you with that. There we go.

What’s that, another sedative?

Oh, no, old chap. It is something quite a bit stronger.

What are you gonna do? You gonna kill me? Is that your plan?

[chuckles] No. Heavens, no. I’m simply going to wipe out your memories.

No.

Why the resistance, Rafael? Surely this hasn’t been a pleasant experience for you. Just look on the bright side. I give you one little– well, not-so-little shot, and you’ll forget this whole sordid affair.

You’re gonna use that to wipe out my memory?

It really is what’s best for everyone. [tense music]

Don’t do it, EJ.

Ah, bup-bup-bup-bup-bup. You won’t feel a thing. Ready? On the count of three. One, two, three!

Drop it!

Like hell! [grunts]

Jada?

[sniffles]

Hey, you all right?

No. No, I’m not. [sobs] [dramatic music]

So… Shawn took off pretty quick after he booked Rachael Blake, huh?

Sure did.

You want to talk about it?

You know, we’re just getting the hang of being divorced. So is that really Kristen’s mom?

Apparently she is.

Huh. So for all these years, she’s been alive, and now she’s been holding Ava in Aremid?

Pretty wild, huh? I’m just glad Brady and I got there before it was too late.

I am sorry that you were so worried. But I promise you, Tripp, I am totally fine. Yes, I will still ask the doctor those questions. Yes–yes, yes, and I will– I will–I will call you again later today. Yeah. Yeah. OK, all right, honey. Just please give Wendy a hug from me, and– OK. I know. I love you too. All right. Ciao. [sighs] Thank you, Brady. For everything.

Well, just grateful we found you.

Yeah, I’m grateful you found me, too, and you showed up when you did, because God knows what that lunatic would have done, especially with Kristen and EJ’s help.

[sighs] [tense music] [both grunting]

EJ! No!

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