Y&R Update Wednesday, March 16 2022

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Recap written by Christine

Nate and Ashland were at Society. Nate had looked at Ashland’s scans, and there was no sign of cancer. He felt obligated to tell the Newmans. Ashland said Nate wasn’t a radiologist. Nate added that there was no record of Ashland getting chemotherapy in Genoa City. In a dark tone, Ashland warned Nate to think long and hard before he did anything rash. Nate asked if that was a threat. Ashland wasn’t threatening Nate; he just thought Nate should think through the ramifications. Ashland asked if Nate wanted to risk his friendship with Victoria by hurting her this way. Nate said he wasn’t going to be the one hurting her. Ashland was saddened that Nate was buying into the smear campaign. Nate said this wasn’t a smear campaign, it was worse. He was disgusted by what Ashland did, and he couldn’t believe he’d once called Ashland a friend. Ashland said they were still friends. Nate thought that Ashland had been conning him the whole time. Ashland denied it. Ashland said he’d never offer a job to someone he didn’t believe in – the business meant too much to him to do that.

Nate accused Ashland of faking cancer so he could take the Newmans’ company. Ashland maintained that he was being framed. Nate didn’t buy it. Ashland said Victoria loved him, and she wouldn’t believe this lie coming from Victor, or Nate. Nate said that Ashland couldn’t talk his way out of this with the Newmans. “You were never sick, and Victor’s not the one to be manipulated,” Nate said. Ashland said when he proved his innocence, Nate would wish he’d never doubted him. Ashland started to leave. Nate got up and stood face to face with Ashland. He said it was time for Ashland to come clean. “If you don’t tell them, I will,” Nate said.

Ashland left. Later, Elena arrived, and Nate told her everything. She was appalled Ashland faked cancer. Nate was questioning his judgment since he’d thought Ashland was a friend. She wished he’d come to her sooner, so he didn’t have to deal with this alone. He didn’t believe it at first, that’s why he looked into Ashland’s medical records. Elena thought Ashland was pure evil. Nate said Ashland made a few veiled threats to him. Nate kept going over this whole thing and trying to figure out what happened. He wished he could believe Ashland was set up. Elena said it was hard to believe Ashland was so warm and generous to them, while tricking everyone. Nate said it was all an act. “Who better to be his allies than two doctors. If he could fool us, he could fool anyone,” Nate said. Elena said Ashland took a risk because Nate had access to his files. She knew it must’ve been difficult for Nate to cross that line. Nate felt he had no choice. He said he owed it to Victoria and the Newmans to tell them the truth.

Nate asked why he didn’t see this coming. All the time he spent with Ashland, and he should’ve realized something was off. He realized now that he was actually coaching Ashland into accurately portraying cancer. He wondered why he took Ashland at his word. Elena said Nate was only Ashland’s friend, not his doctor – so he had no reason to question Ashland’s diagnosis or double check the test results. Nate said he was too trusting – a billionaire who barely knew him asked him to be his best man and offered him a job. Nate felt he should’ve noticed something was off. Elena said she wouldn’t let Nate beat himself up. She wouldn’t tell him what to do, but if it were her, she’d take everything she knew to Victoria. That was his initial plan, but he hated to be the bearer of the news that would crush Victoria. Nate was also worried about what Ashland would do, given that he was vicious enough to fake cancer.

At Newman Media, Victor couldn’t believe Adam was blaming Victoria for this mess. Adam said Victoria let this shark in, and she continued to defend him, even in the face of overwhelming evidence. Victor said that Ashland deceived all of them, and they’d all been fooled by love at one time or another. Victor reminded Adam that he’d been involved with a woman who accused him of attempted murder. Adam said the difference was he walked away from Chelsea when he found out what she did, and she was never a threat to the family business. Victor said they all had compassion for Adam during that ordeal, including Victoria. Victor wanted Adam to extend his sister the same courtesy. Adam thought Victoria deserved better than Ashland, but since she couldn’t see it, they might all suffer for her blind loyalty. Sally was listening outside the door, and she left. Victor said they all had things they could accuse each other of. He told Adam to stop pointing fingers at Victoria.

Adam gave up and said they could debate Victoria’s culpability in this mess another time. He said they needed a plan B to oust Ashland. Victor noted that he’d already told Adam he sent Nick to talk to Victoria. Adam didn’t have faith in that plan, since Victoria didn’t listen the last time Nick raised concerns about Ashland. Adam had a plan. Victor was interested. Adam thought they should leak the story to the press that Ashland faked his illness to take over Newman Locke. Adam said it was a win win – Victoria wouldn’t blame any of the Newmans for pushing Ashland out of the company or her life, and the negative press would drive Ashland away.

Victor didn’t like Adam’s idea, because he was worried about what the negative press would do to Victoria’s self esteem. Adam countered that Victoria was barely fazed by the bad press Ashland already received. Victor said Victoria wasn’t mentioned in those articles. Adam thought Victor was underestimating Victoria. Victor asked if Adam forgot the hit Victoria took to her self confidence after her experience with JT. Victor said it took her a long time for Victoria to trust her judgment again, and that was why he’d tried to keep this thing with Ashland away from her. Adam said it was too late to keep this from Victoria, and she didn’t care what Ashland had done. Victor said Victoria was in denial, and she would come to accept the truth. Adam suggested there was a way for Victoria to come out unscathed. Victor didn’t think that was possible. Victor said once the story was out, reporters would do their own investigation, and the company and the family would be embarrassed when people found out Ashland was able to deceive them. Most importantly, Victor said, Victoria would never forgive the family if she found out they were responsible for leaking the story. “I guess murder is out of the question,” Adam said. “Funny,” Victor dryly replied. Adam said it was a bad joke. Victor hoped Nick could get through to Victoria.

Victoria was near tears as she talked to Nick in her office. She said she didn’t know what to believe anymore. Nick asked if something came to light that made her change her mind. Victoria was wary of confiding in Nick, because she’d made the mistake of doing that before, and he betrayed her. He said he was just here to listen. She asked why she’d give him more ammunition to criticize her husband. He promised he was just here to love and support her. She said he’d outwardly and repeatedly said he hated her husband. He could see she was struggling. He could relate to wanting to ignore all the evidence that the person you loved had betrayed you. He understood that she might have to deal with this on her own. He said she could tell him as little or as much as she wanted. He was just here to listen.

Victoria was sure Victor told Nick about the theory that Ashland made up a massive lie to gain control of Newman Locke. Nick saw the video of the doctor in Peru. He asked what Victoria made of it. She said Ashland told her it was a disgruntled employee. Nick stated that he wanted to hear what Victoria thought, not what Ashland said. Victoria hadn’t concluded much. If Victor was right, Ashland didn’t love her, and she didn’t want to entertain that. She said Ashland claimed he was being slandered, but he’d had yet to indicate he was close to uncovering who was behind it. She said he just kept making this outlandish suggestion that Victor was responsible. Victoria thought it seemed like a juvenile counter-punch for Ashland to blame Victor.

Earlier today, Victor showed Victoria physical proof of money being paid to the Peruvian doctors from one of Ashland’s small divisions. Victoria sensed that Nick already knew about this. Nick said it didn’t matter what he knew or what he thought. He told her that it only mattered what she thought. She hated to admit it, but Michael’s latest evidence gave her pause. It was damning and it was extremely hard to explain it away. She was scared. Nick tensed up and asked if Ashland threatened Victoria. Victoria said Ashland had been gentle and loving, and that was why she was scared to let herself believe he could do this to her. Nick understood that, but he said that Victoria could damage herself if she buried this – it could give her a deep rooted doubt that could eat away at her. “Maybe I’m protecting myself, because if this is true…,” Victoria said. Nick encouraged Victoria to finish her thought. “Ugh, you Newmans are relentless,” Ashland said, as he appeared in the open doorway.

Ashland knew he should’ve expected Nick would be the next person to jump on the bandwagon to turn Victoria against him. Nick said the Newmans were relentless when it came to protecting their own. Nick wasn’t here because of Ashland – he was here because he loved Victoria and wouldn’t allow anyone to hurt her. He said to call if she needed him, then he left. Ashland thought Nick’s glare and demeanor cast doubt on his claim that he was there to give friendly support to his sister. Victoria looked dejected, and Ashland asked if she was okay. She silently hugged him. Nick was in the hallway, and he saw the embrace. Victor called Nick. Nick quietly brought Victor up to speed on his talk with Victoria. Nick was afraid that Ashland’s interruption had erased all the progress Nick had made getting Victoria to consider the truth. Nick ended the call.

Back at Newman Media, Adam commented on the audacity of Ashland to blame Victor for framing him. Victor said Ashland would stop at nothing – he even convinced Victoria to make him co-CEO. Adam was taken aback, and he asked when that happened. Victor said the papers were signed yesterday. Adam asked why he wasn’t informed. Victor had a lot of things to deal with. Adam said that they were all dealing with this, as a family, and as the CEO of Newman Media, he should’ve been the first to know, not Nick. Victor had to tell Nick to convince him to go talk to Victoria. Adam didn’t understand why Victor was so calm. Victor said it’d all blow over, and the Newmans would come out ahead. Adam thought Victor’s confidence was rather curious. Adam asked a question that had been gnawing at him – “Are the accusations against Ashland legitimate?” Victor asked why Adam suddenly doubted this. Adam just thought Ashland’s claim that Victor wanted to get control of Newman Locke had weight. Nate showed up and said he had the smoking gun Victor was looking for. Adam and Victor stood up.

At Crimson Lights on the patio, Chelsea told Lauren and Chloe that the business trip was a success. She made some valuable connections in NY, which made her optimistic that she and Chloe might be able to get their line out earlier than anticipated. Chloe asked if Lauren would be willing to put her marketing resources behind them. Lauren admitted she didn’t hear a word of the discussion. Chloe asked if there was word about Michael. Lauren had promised Kevin she wouldn’t file a missing person’s report until tomorrow, but she wasn’t sure she could wait. She was convinced something was wrong.

Lauren returned after making a call. She said Kevin was going to file a missing person’s report, and Rey was going to reach out to law enforcement in Peru. Chloe and Chelsea offered words of support. Lauren wished she’d listened to her first instinct to talk Michael out of working for Victor. Chelsea didn’t think Lauren should blame herself, because she never could’ve predicted this. Lauren said she actually did predict that working for Victor would be trouble. She felt like she should go to Peru. Chloe didn’t think that was a good idea, since Lauren had no idea where to go or where to look. Lauren couldn’t bear just sitting here pretending everything was okay and talking about work. Chloe said they could talk about how resourceful and clever Michael was. Chloe and Chelsea knew from experience how great Michael was at successfully arguing any case. Lauren agreed that he had a silver tongue. Chloe said Kevin always complain that he’d never win an argument with his brother. Lauren laughed and said it was one of Michael’s worst qualities – he never admitted he was wrong. She shared a story about how Michael ate the last piece of cake, then launched a counter argument so effective that he had her half convinced that she ate it.

Sally went to Crimson Lights and ordered a big cup of strong coffee. Sharon asked how the job was going. Sally griped about getting left out of closed door meetings, even though she was COO. Sally wanted to buy Sharon a coffee and get her thoughts on Adam. Sharon was curious where this was going. Sally just wanted to be the best most supportive COO Adam could hope for. She wanted Sharon’s thoughts on how Adam’s mind worked. Sharon surmised that Sally needed help navigating the Newman dynamics. Sally sensed Sharon knew Adam better than most, and she knew Sharon had history with the Newmans. Sharon had conditions – she told Sally not to expect her to praise or badmouth Adam, and she wasn’t going to reveal anything about her personal relationship with him.

Sally wasn’t trying to dig into Adam’s past. She just wanted to find more ways to support him. She really liked him, and she thought he was special. Too few people seemed to see it, but Sally thought Sharon did. Sharon agreed that she was one of the few people who’d seen Adam’s good side. She’d defended him, sometimes to her detriment. Supporting Adam wasn’t always the popular thing to do, Sharon stated. Sally didn’t care about that – she wasn’t all that popular around here either. Sally was just talking about her working relationship with Adam. Sharon inferred that Sally and Adam had a personal relationship too. Sally said it wasn’t relevant. Sharon thought that this all made things more difficult for Sally. Sally said it didn’t. She understood people who were misunderstood, and she thought she could be an effective business partner for Adam. Sharon thought Adam must agree, since, on paper, Sally wasn’t the obvious choice for COO. Sally wasn’t having problems with the workload, but Victor had her stumped. Sharon said Victor had a lot of sway over the Newmans, but she doubted Sally would crack that code. Sally was just concerned Adam would keep focusing on pleasing his father instead of doing what was best for himself.

Sharon said that trying to solve the Newmans’ daddy issues was a fool’s errand. Many tried, and there was a long list of casualties. Sally was up for the challenge. She thought she could help Adam if she could learn the dynamics. On some level, Sharon admired Sally’s honesty and commitment to her boss. Sharon saw that Adam seemed like he was in a good place – maybe Sally had a part in that, or maybe Adam finally made peace with his father. Sally said Victor loved to keep Adam guessing. Sharon said there were two things Adam needed more than anything – his father’s love and a feeling of harmony with his father. Sally was worried Adam would never be able to find that harmony, because he didn’t see himself as Victor’s equal – he was still the son trying to impress his father. Sharon said that had been Adam’s Achilles heel from the day he came to Genoa City. Sally was trying to break him of that. Nick walked in. Sharon ended the conversation and wished Sally luck. Sally said thanks for the talk and went to the patio. Nick asked what that was about.

Sharon said Sally wanted information on the Adam/Victor dynamic. “If you figure that out, let me know too,” Nick replied. Sharon asked how things were going with Victoria. Nick thought Victoria had been close to accepting the truth about Ashland, but she couldn’t quite get there. He said Ashland had his hooks into Victoria. Sharon said if the evidence was as strong as Nick claimed, it would just be a matter of time. Sharon thought Nick had decided not to get involved. Nick realized he had to. He said if Victoria didn’t open her eyes, the family would have to come up with a way to get Ashland out of her life for good.

Sally overheard the discussion about Michael. She approached and said she knew Victor had people actively searching for Michael in Peru. Chelsea didn’t know becoming COO put Sally in the loop on non-Newman Media business. Sally said she was getting to know Victor pretty well, and he was good at harnessing his resources on things like this. Lauren thanked Sally for the information, but she said she didn’t find it reassuring. Sally thought Lauren would want to hear this. Lauren was glad Sally told her, because she now knew Victor wasn’t being truthful when he told her that Michael was fine. Now Lauren was even more worried, because she knew Victor was concerned. Lauren left to pass this news to Kevin. Sally was sorry – she was just trying to help, and she thought Lauren should know about her husband. Chelsea snapped that they’d just calmed Lauren down before Sally got involved. Chloe was sure Sally didn’t mean any harm. Chloe also agreed that Lauren needed to know Victor was looking for Michael. Sally hoped she and Chloe could be friends again, and she was sorry she and Chelsea got off on the wrong foot, but she hoped they could call a truce, now that they weren’t working together. Chelsea doubted they’d ever be best friends, but she supposed she could let bygones be bygones.

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Days Update Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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Update written by Joseph

At the hospital, Lani calls Valerie and informs her that Eli has just been taken in for surgery. Lani cries that she’s so sorry. Abe arrives and hugs Lani.

TR slips a Do Not Disturb sign onto his door as Beth enters. TR tells her to relax as he’s not going to bite. Beth says she can tell that he’s been using and recalls how he beat her when he was high. Beth decides coming here was a mistake but TR warns that walking away from him would be a bigger mistake.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Maggie calls Jake and leaves a message, saying she just got back from Chicago, hoping he can explain why there was a surprise DiMera shareholder meeting and how instead of Victor joining the board like they discussed, Johnny DiMera was installed in his place. Maggie tells Jake to call her and hangs up. Xander then enters and greets Maggie. Xander says he’s here because he wanted to tell her in person that Sarah is back in town. Maggie says she’s glad to hear that but surprised because of when she was there a few weeks ago, she was terribly hurtful and made it clear that she didn’t want anything to do with any of them. Xander reveals that it wasn’t Sarah but Ava Vitali in a Sarah mask and that the woman who dumped him on his wedding day also wasn’t Sarah, but Kristen DiMera, which shocks Maggie. Xander explains that Sarah became a threat to Kristen so she kidnapped her and made it look like she left on her own so no one would look for her. Maggie asks where Sarah has been all this time. Xander informs her that she’s been held captive on an island until Steve, Kayla, and Abigail were able to rescue her. Maggie can’t believe it. Xander confirms it’s all true. Maggie excitedly hugs Xander, relieved that Sarah is safe. Maggie then stops and points out that if this is true, Sarah never stopped loving him. Xander says maybe but right now, she only has eyes for Tony DiMera which Maggie questions.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna complains to Tony that she didn’t sleep at all because she was in the guest bedroom, wondering why her husband was not beside her. Tony argues that she knows why they had to sleep in separate bedrooms because Sarah would pitch a fit and try to throw her out on the street. Anna argues that Tony doesn’t have to let Sarah do anything since this is their house but he is indulging Sarah’s delusion that she is Renee DuMonde and let her call the shots. Anna mocks Sarah’s fantasy that they are madly in love. Tony insists he’s not enjoying this but Kayla said this is the right course of action. Anna argues that Sarah is out of her mind, so they need Marlena to talk some sense in to her. Sarah walks in and remarks that Marlena is upstairs but she’s dealing with a woman tied to the bed.

Gwen walks through the town square and runs in to Abigail. Abigail asks if she’s going to welcome her back.

Beth questions if TR is threatening her. TR says he has an offer that she can’t refuse. TR declares that he will make her a star.

Lani tells Abe that she’s so glad to see him. Abe asks about Eli. Lani says they just took him in to surgery. Kayla comes over and assures that Eli is in the very best hands. Kayla says she’ll let Lani know as soon as she has an update. Kayla encourages them to keep praying for him.

Anna questions Sarah saying that Marlena had someone tied up upstairs. Tony suggests Sarah could be hallucinating. Sarah complains about Anna still being here and says it won’t be her home for long. Sarah notes that her attorney told her that she’d have to show proof that she is the rightful owner of the home before she can kick Anna out, but says obviously she’s a DiMera. Sarah brings up her drivers license and passport missing, so she will have her long lost brother Chad attest to her identity. Sarah then presents Tony with a contract to retain her lawyer’s services so they can initiate his divorce from Anna, so all he has to do is sign.

Maggie questions Sarah now thinking she is Renee DuMonde after reading her diary. Xander blames the drug that Kristen injected her with and says that Sarah is completely delusional. Xander tells Maggie about Sarah’s plan to have Tony and Anna divorce and to get Anna kicked out of the mansion. Xander adds that Tony has been advised to be worried about Sarah’s mental state. Maggie brings up the treatment that helped Abigail. Xander says that’s where Maggie comes in since she’s next of kin. Xander hands Maggie a paper to sign to get Sarah the help she needs. Maggie questions it being against her will. Xander explains that it’s the only way. Maggie sits down with the paper. Xander knows it’s a lot to take in but says if they want Sarah back, this is the only way. Maggie declares that she will not sign it.

Gwen tells Abigail that they were all worried about her and she’s very happy that she was rescued. Abigail questions that since Gwen hates her guts. Abigail brings up Chad trying to get the accomplice’s name from Ava but she wonders what possible reason Ava could have for wanting her gone when she barely knows her, Sarah, or Kristen, so she didn’t want her gone but Gwen has all kinds of reasons to want Sarah out of the picture and she was desperate to stop her from finding Sarah. Abigail declares that it’s glaringly obvious to her that it was Gwen that bashed her over the head.

Abe suggests Lani go home and take a shower, but Lani refuses to go anywhere until she knows that Eli is okay. Abe asks her what happened as they sit together. Lani explains that she was at the police station when Shawn came in and said there had been a shooting in the park and asked her to back him up. Lani adds that when they got there, Eli was on the ground with a bullet in his head and there was a drug dealer slumped over on the bench with Eli’s gun in his hand. Lani mentions that the dealer had been on their radar but he wasn’t an active case for Eli. Lani reveals that Eli was doing a background search on TR.

Beth laughs at the idea of TR making her a star, saying she’s heard that before. TR says he has the perfect role for her in “Possessed: The Marlena Evans Story” because one of his leads wants out due to personal issues. TR claims that Beth would be ideal for the part. Beth asks if she’d be playing the lead role of Marlena Evans. TR says she would be playing Celeste and be instrumental to the story as she totally steals the show. Beth points out that it’s not the Celeste Story. TR insists that she will bring depth to the role and promises she will make bank on this because word of mouth on this film is huge. Beth asks if he wants her to audition. TR says he already knows what she can do. Beth guesses he wants something from her. TR says just the courtesy of keeping their private history private. Beth informs him that he’s too late for that as she already gave every detail about him to Eli. TR reveals that Eli is in no condition to repeat that story.

Anna pulls Tony aside and questions if he’s going to hire this attorney and go through with the divorce. Tony says of course not. Anna asks if she should bring popcorn for this show. Sarah remarks that Anna will soon be nothing but an unpleasant memory as she offers the paper to Tony.

Xander questions if Maggie wants Sarah to get help. Maggie says she does but she’s not going to subject her to being hospitalized against her will. Maggie says she has to talk to Sarah and see her. Xander offers to take Maggie to the DiMera Mansion. Maggie asks if he’s sure he should come with her since he and Gwen are engaged. Xander admits that he loves Gwen and Sarah. Maggie points out that if Xander had any idea what happened months ago, he and Sarah would still be together. Maggie asks what he’s going to do. Xander says all he can think about right now is making sure Sarah gets the help that she needs.

Gwen laughs at Abigail thinking she was Ava’s accomplice and calls that ridiculous because she hardly knows Ava and she doesn’t know Kristen at all. Gwen brings up how Abigail was convinced she was masquerading as Sarah but came out looking like a fool. Abigail points out how she wasn’t wrong about it being someone in a Sarah mask and she was only wrong about the person in it. Gwen says she has somewhere to be but Abigail says she’s just getting to the fascinating part. Abigail goes over two different people masquerading as Sarah, who break up with Xander on two different occasions. Abigail says first Kristen did it to cover up Sarah’s kidnapping but the second time, she doesn’t know who would benefit from it except Gwen.

Abe asks Lani about Eli checking on TR’s background. Lani explains that TR told Paulina that he went to prison years ago for stealing from his clients to support his drug habit, but he got clean and hasn’t used or hit a woman since. Abe says that’s what they all say. Lani says that’s why Eli wanted to verify TR’s story, so he tracked down his ex-girlfriend Beth and she was at the police station when she got there this morning and said she just talked to Eli. Abe asks what she told him, but Lani says she never got to find out because Shawn alerted her to the shooting. Lani cries that they didn’t even know Eli was in the park until they got there. Lani didn’t know why he was there and wonders if she’ll ever be able to find out.

TR informs Beth of Eli being the one shot in the park. Beth asks how it happened and how he could know, unless he had something to do with it.

Gwen mocks Abigail wanting to pin this on her but says it’s obvious that Kristen was Ava’s accomplice. Abigail says she knows for a fact it wasn’t Kristen since Ned told her that Kristen was waiting for him on the island. Ava says maybe it was the pilot or maybe the guy who posed as Ava’s lawyer to get her out of the police station. Abigail questions Gwen knowing about that. Gwen says it’s all over the news. Gwen doesn’t care what Abigail thinks of her because she had nothing to do with her kidnapping, and now that she’s back, it doesn’t matter. Abigail argues that Sarah has lost months of her life and is drugged out of her mind, like Abigail was when Gwen drugged her. Gwen blames Abigail for leaving the syringe lying around, otherwise Sarah would be perfectly fine. Abigail points out that she made a full recovery, so she has every confidence that Sarah will too.

Maggie and Xander arrive at the DiMera Mansion. Maggie is excited to see Sarah but Sarah, believing she is Renee, comments that Maggie has aged.

Abe encourages Lani that she’ll get the whole story when Eli comes out of surgery. Abe reminds Lani that Kayla said Eli is in good hands. Abe adds that he’s young, strong, and has everything to live for. Lani cries that she knows but he didn’t have a pulse when she got to him. Lani states that Eli was gone and she had to give him CPR to get his heart beating until the EMTs got there. Abe declares that Lani saved Eli’s life. Lani worries about what if she didn’t as Abe hugs her.

TR claims to Beth that he had nothing to do with Eli’s shooting as it seems a deadbeat drug dealer shot him and then overdosed. Beth questions the one person that she told her story to, ends up shot and killed right after she met with him. TR says he’s a cop and it’s a dangerous job. TR says that coincidences happen. TR talks about his movie being based on real life. TR is waiting to hear Beth’s answer about playing Celeste. TR claims he has people beating down his door to be part of this project so this is a limited opportunity. TR asks if Beth wants the job or not.

Gwen argues that Abigail wants Sarah to go back to her old self because she’s cheering for Xander to throw her over for Sarah. Abigail states that Xander loved Sarah before he ever laid eyes on Gwen and he never would’ve dated her or proposed to her if he hadn’t believed that Sarah broke his heart. Abigail tells Gwen that she knows it’s true. Gwen says Abigail being so determined to find Sarah was not about Maggie but about wanting to get revenge on her.

Sarah apologizes to Maggie for being rude and claims the last time that she saw Maggie, she was chasing after a toddler. Sarah calls Xander “Alex” and questions what he’s doing here as she told him she never wanted to see him again. Sarah asks if Maggie let Xander drag her here with the ridiculous story that she is her daughter when she is obviously not. Sarah asks about Neil Curtis. Anna informs her that he’s dead which Sarah calls a shame. Sarah tells them that they are just in time as Tony has hired a divorce attorney so they will be free to get married and live happily ever after. Maggie then asks for the pen and the papers from Xander to sign off on making sure Sarah gets all the tests and treatments that she needs.

Abigail tells Gwen that not everything is about her. Abigail wants Sarah to get well because she’s her cousin and she loves her. Gwen points out that she is Abigail’s sister. Abigail argues that Sarah never tried to kill her before. Gwen questions if Abigail is so concerned about family then why she didn’t bother to tell Maggie that her daughter is back in town. Abigail says Maggie is out of town but Gwen reveals that Xander is with her now.

Sarah argues that she won’t let Maggie do this. Tony sees no harm in having a check up if the tests prove nothing is wrong. Sarah shouts that nothing is wrong and she won’t let any of them destroy her chance at happiness. Sarah goes to storm out but Kayla arrives with a cop. Xander reveals that he called Kayla before they left and told her they might need some assistance. Kayla asks if Maggie signed the consent form. Maggie asks Kayla to help her daughter. Sarah yells that she’s not her daughter and she doesn’t need help. Kayla says they are here to help her. Sarah complains that they are treating her like a criminal and warns them to get out of her way. The cop tells her that it would be best if she came willingly. Sarah questions if they will handcuff her otherwise. Sarah tells Tony to do something to help her but Tony says his hands are tied. Kayla promises they will take good care of her. Sarah calls Xander a bastard and says it’s all his fault. Sarah is dragged out in handcuffs as Kayla and the cop leave with her.

Beth questions TR bribing her with a movie role. TR asks if she doesn’t believe in her own talents. Beth ask if she’s going to get shot if she says no. TR insists he had nothing to do with that shooting but he thinks Beth knows it would be in both of their best interests if she signed on for the role.

Lani tells Abe that every time she and Eli walk out the door, they know there’s a chance that something will happen to them, so that’s why every time they leave in the morning, they say I love you. Lani isn’t sure if that’s the last thing she said to Eli. Abe assures that Eli knows how much she loves him. Lani points out that they didn’t even sleep together last night since she got home late and didn’t want to wake him. Lani wonders if that was their last chance to be a family together. Lani knows she should try to be positive and optimistic. Abe encourages her to feel whatever she wants. Lani thinks it’s so hard being back in the hospital where they lost their son. Abe reminds her that it’s also where their twins were born. Lani cries that Eli was shot in the head and wasn’t breathing. Abe hugs Lani as she prays for God to let Eli live.

Beth tells TR that selling out isn’t unheard of in this business and remarks on him putting his fist in her face. TR asks if they are having a #metoo moment. Beth hoped things were getting better but sees slimy jerks like him still run the world. Beth comments that her biggest role was woman #4 in a B movie. TR argues that his film will change all that and make her a star. Beth responds that maybe being a star isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. TR asks if she is saying no.

Kayla puts Sarah in a hospital bed. Sarah questions how she could do this to her when she saved her life on the island and kept Kristen from putting drugs in her food but this is how she repays her. Maggie says they are just trying to help her. Sarah cals her a bitch and shouts that her name is Renee.

Gwen tells Abigail that she can go tell Maggie that her precious daughter is back instead of harassing her. Abigail argues that she’s going to prove that Gwen had something to do with it. Xander arrives and questions what Abigail is so determined to prove. Gwen informs Xander that Abigail has accused her of being involved in her kidnapping even though she has no evidence. Xander argues that Abigail is in no position to be throwing stones. Xander talks about Sarah being a shell of herself because of some drug that Abigail left lying around. Abigail tries to explain that it wasn’t intended for Sarah. Xander argues that Abigail wanted Gwen to be her victim and then couldn’t be bothered to clean up after herself. Xander tells Abigail that what happened to Sarah is her fault so she doesn’t get to stand on her moral high ground this time. Xander asks why she is still here, so Abigail then walks away. Xander can’t believe Gwen is related to Abigail. Gwen thanks Xander for defending her. Xander starts to call Gwen the woman he loves but stops and says he loves her. Gwen asks if he’s alright as she can’t imagine him seeing Sarah like that. Xander is just glad she’s getting the treatment she needs and he hopes that she will be on the road to recovery soon.

Kayla encourages that Sarah will feel better soon. Sarah argues that she was feeling just fine before they showed up. Maggie asks for a moment alone with Sarah, so Kayla exits. Sarah tells Maggie to get out. Maggie sits down and says she knows how difficult this is, but she has no idea how much she’s missed her. Sarah shouts that she hates Maggie.

Anna tells Tony that she’s thankful Maggie and Xander got here when they did, so now Sarah will get locked in a padded cell and never darken their door way again. Anna asks Tony where he’d like to have lunch. Tony responds that they just witnessed a mentally ill woman getting dragged out against her will. Tony tells Anna to have some compassion. Tony complains that Sarah poses no threat to Anna at all but she was too selfish to show any kindness. Anna asks if Tony heard how Sarah talked to her. Tony understands how Anna must despise Renee DuMonde, but he loved her once and will never forgive himself for how she was murdered and this all reminded him of how horrible it all was. Tony says he’s sorry but he found Anna to be cruel to poor Sarah. Tony adds that as for lunch, he’s lost his appetite, so he won’t be joining her. Tony then exits the room, leaving Anna in disbelief.

TR tells Beth that she’s not fooling him as she wouldn’t be there if she wasn’t buying what he’s selling. Beth responds that his daughter deserves to know the truth about him, but she’s not going to tell her and she hates herself for it. TR knew she would see things his way and says he will have the papers drawn up ASAP.

Lani complains to Abe that it seems like Eli has been in surgery forever and asks how long it’s been. Abe says they should hear some news soon. Kayla comes over and announces that Eli is out of surgery.

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GH Short Recap Friday, March 18, 2022

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Alexis tells Shaun that she isn’t ready for a relationship because she is still grieving Neil. Alexis also doesn’t think it is a good idea to try their relationship again because it didn’t work the first time.

Sam persuades Dante to let Spinelli investigate and see what he can find out about operation Demeter.

Michael is upset and shocked when an Invader reporter tells him about Josslyn’s sex video. Michael gets upset when the reporter says that Josslyn showed what a great athlete she is in the video. The awful remark causes Michael to punch the reporter with Jordan watching the whole thing. Jordan arrests Michael and Willow calls Carly to tell her what happened but after she dials the phone she experiences shortness of breath and passes out.

Nina persuades Harmony (temporarily being played by Priscilla Garita) to put in a good word with Willow so she can visit Wiley. Phyllis is happy and, surprised to see Harmony whom she calls by her real name Loraine Miller.

Spencer finally confronts Esme and asks her if she posted the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Esme acts hurt that Spencer’s friends finally turned him against her. Esme is also upset with Spencer when she reads the inscription that he wrote in Trina’s book which says “to our shared passion.”. Esme wonders if Spencer would have kissed Trina if she hadn’t interrupted their conversation. Spencer tells Esme he wouldn’t have kissed Trina because Trina isn’t that kind of girl. Spencer’s answer makes Esme angry and she breaks up with Spencer and storms out of the Spring Ridge visiting room refusing to answer Spencer’s question about whether she posted the video.

Drew and Carly continue to grieve Jason and talk about him as they stand on the foot bridge. Drew and Carly decide to make a fresh start in their lives.

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Britt tells Carly that Monica wants to declare Jason legally dead. Britt tells Carly that they both need to let go of Jason. Britt uses the Christmas gift her mother gave her and begin online dating to help her let go of Jason and move on with her life.

Carly interrupts Drew’s undercover operation and Drew is forced to reveal to Victor that he was never conditioned. Drew does find out that Victor wants information on operation Demeter.

Sonny promises Nina he will only drink socially because he knows he can’t keep drinking to forget his problems because his bipolar medication isn’t as effective. Sonny doesn’t want the people he cares about to be afraid of him like he was afraid of his stepfather when he drank.

Sonny tells Nina that he will keep trying to persuade Michael and Willow to allow her to visit Wiley.

Spencer tells Trina that he knows she would never post a video of Cameron and Josslyn. Trina tells Spencer that she can’t be friends with him unless he breaks up with Esme. Spencer tells Trina he can’t leave Esme because he is all she has and without him she would be alone. Esme is listening to Spencer and Trina’s conversation and is hurt when she hears Spencer say that he knows Trina didn’t post the video so she calls the police anonymous tip line and says she knows who posted the video of Cameron and Josslyn. Trina is hurt that Spencer won’t face the truth that Esme posted the video and she tells Spencer she can’t be friends with him anymore.

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Josslyn and Cameron promise to get through this internet scandal together. Josslyn tells Cameron that her chemistry study partner Adam (played by Joshua Bernard real life son of Maurice Bernard who plays Sonny)_wanted to hook up with her because he saw the video.

Jake tells Elizabeth that he didn’t put Franco’s painting in the house because he was at the library using the computer to talk to his grandpa Jeff and grandma Caroline. Elizabeth tells Finn she is angry that her parents contacted Jake without her permission. Elizabeth is glad that Jake isn’t responsible for the strange things that have been happening to her. Elizabeth wonders who could be doing this to her.

Trina tells Portia about Cameron and Josslyn’s sex video and that Esme blames her for filming and posting the video. Portia advises Trina to walk away from Spencer and Esme because they are toxic people. Esme goes to Spring Ridge to visit Spencer and show him the bruises Carly left on her wrists.

Ryan is watching and listening to Spencer and Esme’s conversation and he looks angry. Esme tells Spencer that Nikolas and Ava are waiting until he is released from Spring Ridge to renew their wedding vows because they want him to be at the ceremony.

Trina goes to visit Spencer shortly after Esme leaves to nelp her decide if she should follow her mother’s advice.

Anna and Felicia get the upper hand on Kurt who kills himself with a cyanide capsule rather than answer their questions. Anna uses Kurt’s burner phone to call the only phone number inside the phone.

Deputy Mayor Eileen answers while meeting with Victor to tell him Laura thinks Luke was murdered. Victor meets with Drew later at the foot bridge thinking he will program Drew to help him with his plan.

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Nick talks to Victoria and discovers that she is having doubts about Ashland, but she can’t bring herself to believe that he would do something so horrible to her. Ashland tells Nate to think long and hard before he tells Victor and Victoria about the so-called proof he has against him. Ashland tells Nate he will prove he is innocent of all the allegations Victor has made about him. Nate tells Ashland to tell the Newmans the truth or he will go to them and tell them the truth.

Lauren is worried about Michael and files a missing person’s report which officially puts Kevin and Rey on the case. Lauren gets even more worried when Sally tells her that Victor has private detectives in Peru looking for Michael.

Nick and Adam both agree that if Victoria face the truth about Ashland the family will have to come up with a way to get Ashland out of her life.

Nate tells Victor and Adam that he has found the smoking gun they need to prove Ashland lied about having cancer.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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Xander told Maggie that Sarah was back. She said Sarah didn’t want anything to do with her. He said that wasn’t Sarah. He said that was Ava in a Sarah mask. Maggie was glad that Sarah was back. She said that meant that Sarah still loved him. He thought she might still love him. Anna confronted Tony about letting Sarah stay at the mansion. Tony tried to defend Sarah, but Anna didn’t want to hear it. She thought Sarah should see Marlena. Sarah came down and said Marlena was dealing with someone who was tied up. Abby ran into Gwen. Gwen was shocked to see her. Abby said she was back in town. Sarah gave Tony a contract so he could get a divorce from Anna. Xander told Maggie that Sarah was delusional because of a drug that Kristen gave her. They talked about Sarah getting treatment. He said they had to do it against her will. Maggie didn’t want to give her the medication without her permission. Xander said it was the only way. Maggie refused to sign it. Gwen told Abby that she was happy that she was a lie Abby didn’t believe it. Abby said Chad tried to get a name from Ava about her kidnapping. She said Ava and Kristen had no reason to help Tony. She said it was obvious that Gwen was the one who hit her on the head at the airstrip. Abe wanted Lani to tell him what happened to Eli. She told him about the shooting. T.R. told Beth he was going to make her a star. She didn’t believe it. He said she was going to be in his movie Possessed. She asked if she was going to play Marlena. He said she was going to be Celeste. Beth said Celeste wasn’t the star. He said word of mouth on the show was going to be huge. She asked if she was going to have to audition for the role. He said she would have to keep quiet about their past. She said it was too late because she told Eli. He said the cop was in no position to help her. Xander was surprised that Maggie wouldn’t sign the paper. Gwen told Abby that she didn’t know Ava or Kristen. Abby told Gwen that there were two people pretending to be Sarah. She said Kristen did it the first time, but Gwen did it the second. Lani continued to tell Abe about the shooting. Beth wondered how T.R. knew about the shooting when it just happened. She asked if he had something to do with it. Gwen told Abby that it was Kristen who hit her. She said it wasn’t Kristen because she was on the plane when it was happened. Gwen said it could have been anyone. She said what did it matter. Abby said Sarah was still missing and didn’t know who she was. She said she and Sarah were injected with the same needle. Gwen said it was her fault. Abby told her it was her fault. Sarah went to see Maggie. Maggie was happy to see her. Sarah told her that she aged,

Abe told Lani that Eli was going to be okay. She said he didn’t have a pulse when she found him. Gwen told Abby that she was trying to get her out of the picture so Xander could go back to Sarah. Abby said Xander loved Sarah until she broke his heart. Gwen thought this wasn’t about getting back at her. Sarah told Maggie that she wasn’t her daughter. She asked Maggie how Curtis was. Maggie said he was dead. Sarah told them that she and Tony were getting married after she got her divorce from Xander. Maggie decided to sign the paper Xander wanted to sign. Abby told Gwen that she wanted Sarah to get better because she was her cousin. Sarah refused to get any treatment. Someone called the police and Kayla. Sarah wanted Tony to do something. She blamed Xander for what was happening. Beth thought T.R. was bribing her with a movie role. She asked if what happened to Eli was going to happen to her. T.R. said he had nothing to do with the shooting. He said it would be in both of their interests if she did. Lani told Abe that she and Eli knew there was a chance something could happen because of their jobs so they always said they loved each other. She said they didn’t get to sleep in the same bed. She thought it might have been too late to say she loved him. Beth didn’t think T.R. would make her a star without wanting something. He said he would make her a star. She said it might not be what it was cracked up to be. Gwen told Abby to tell Maggie that Sarah was back. She said Gwen had something to do with it and she was going to prove it. Xander showed up and wanted to know what she was going to prove.

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TR tried to convince Eli that he changed. He tried to walk away, but Eli grabbed him. They fought and TR grabbed Eli’s gun. The gun went off. TR panicked after the gun went off. He placed Eli on the ground. TR texted the drug dealer to come back to him. The dealer saw Eli and tried to leave. TR pulled the gun out and said he needed his help. Lani found Beth in the interrogation room. Lani found out Beth was there to talk about TR. Lani told her that she’s his daughter. Beth told her that she used to date TR. Shawn arrived before Beth could say anything. He told her that he got a message that someone was shot in the park. He wanted Lani to check it out with him. They left Beth in the interrogation room. Lani and Shawn arrived at the park. They found Eli and the drug dealer on the ground. Lani performed CPR on Eli. Shawn performed it on the drug dealer. The paramedics arrived on the scene. Lani prayed that Eli would be okay. The paramedics took Eli to the hospital. Shawn learned that the drug dealer overdosed on his product. He wondered why Eli was there with the dealer. TR went back to his hotel room with blood on his hands. He yelled at himself because he was better than that. He realized that he had to clean up his mess. He took off his clothes so he could burn them. He thought Lani wouldn’t know he was at the park. He realized he had to do something about Beth to keep her from talking to Lani. He refused to let anyone come between him and his daughter. He called Beth. She wanted to know how he got her new number. He told her that he always keeps track of the people he shares secrets with.

Beth told TR that she met Lani. She said she was going to give a full statement against him. TR wanted to make her an offer before she did that. He wanted her to meet him at his hotel room. Later, Beth arrived at his hotel room. He promised not to hurt her. She heard it before and warned him that she had the police number on her phone. He assured her that she was safe with him. He put the do not disturb sign on the door.Belle opened the door to Marlena. Marlena saw her yellow eyes. The devil told Marlena how he left her body and entered Belle. The devil had plans for Belle. He said Marlena was powerless to stop her. Marlena wasn’t afraid of him. She demanded that he leave Belle’s body immediately. The devil laughed and grabbed Marlena by the throat. Chanel found Johnny passed out on the floor. He woke up and wanted to talk to her about something. They heard a noise. Chanel went to the foyer and Belledevil thrusted an arm at her. Chanel was scared when she couldn’t move. Belledevil threatened to kill Chanel until Johnny knocked the devil out. Marlena rushed to Belle’s side. The devil went back into Johnny’s body. He wanted to know what they were going to do to save Belle. Chanel thought they should call someone, but Johnny said they couldn’t take the chance that Belle would come to. Marlena agreed they should neutralize her. Chanel didn’t sign up for that and wanted to leave. Jodevil convinced her to stay. Chanel and Jodevil tied Belle to the bed. Marlena hated seeing Belle like that. She wanted to get her medical bag to sedate her. Chanel left to meet with Allie. Jodevil was alone with Belle and his yellow eyes returned. Marlena returned to give Belle a sedative and left. Jodevil thought he had to sell the idea that Belle was possessed. He made the bed shake as he laughed

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Eli talked to Lani about TR. She let him know that she wanted to get to know him better. Eli would support whatever she wanted to do. Lani was glad that he trusted her. He said he trusted her, but he didn’t trust TR. He said he was investigating him with Billie as well as the ISA. TR went to Sweet Bits with a new script for Chanel and Allie. They refused to do the movie because of Johnny. They also didn’t want to do it because of the way he treated Paulina. He planned on making things right with Paulina and Lani. He said if Johnny recasted the roles, he would let them out of their contracts. He said he changed. After TR talked to Chanel and Allie, he called Lani to meet for dinner. After the call, a drug dealer appeared to him and made an exchange. A woman named Beth arrived at the police station looking for Eli. She said she got a call from Billie about TR. She said she used to date him. Eli told her that TR is his wife’s biological father. They went to the interrogation room to talk. She said that TR didn’t change. She said he was still a heroine user and he beat her. She didn’t tell the police because he threatened to ruin her acting career. She said she ended up in the hospital the last time and they took pictures of her. She warned him to keep his wife and kids away from TR. He thanked her for her help.

Later, Eli managed to miss seeing TR with the drug dealer. TR dropped the drugs discretely when he saw Eli. Eli told him that he talked to Beth. He told TR that he knew that he used to beat her and that he’s a heroine addict. TR denied it, but Eli picked up the drugs. They stared each other down. Lani ran into Beth at the police station. Will ran into Johnny at the DiMera mansion. They ended up arguing because Johnny wanted to make the movie based on their grandmother’s life. He wanted Johnny to rewrite the story. He said the devil was the star. Will said the movie would hurt Marlena and her career. Johnny thought the movie would only hurt his career. Later, Will ran into Allie. He let her know that he was upset about his conversation with Johnny. She told him that Johnny revealed her fling with Chanel. She told him that she’s confused. She wondered if she was gay. Ben went to see Marlena. He wanted her to know that Belle was possessed by the devil. He told her that he thought Johnny was possessed, but Susan saw 666 on Belle’s coat. He said Susan felt the devil’s presence in Belle. Marlena was worried about Belle. Susan went to the pub and saw Belle and Shawn together. She found Belle’s coat and was going to check it when she approached her. She wanted to know what she was doing. Shawn approached them. Susan warned him that he could be in danger because he was married to the devil. Shawn thought he would notice that. Susan told him that the devil wouldn’t tip his hand after what happened with Marlena. She said the devil will show himself once he gets Ben and Ciara’s baby. Susan was going to stop the devil now. She pulled out her cross and pointed it at Belle. Belle rolled her eyes. Susan admitted that the cross didn’t work so she left the pub. Shawn wanted to warn Marlena what Susan said and Belle wanted to talk to Johnny. Belle went to the DiMera mansion to see Johnny. She told him that Susan accused her of being the devil. She told him everything that happened with Susan. She looked scared and tried to leave, but Johnny grabbed her wrist. Marlena arrived at the DiMera mansion after talking to Shawn. Belle answered the door with glowing eyes.

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Craig opened his door at the Salem Inn to find Sonny and Will. They wanted to talk to him about Leo. He didn’t want to hear it and closed the door. Sonny pounded on the door. Craig finally let them in the room. Sonny understood how it felt to be taken by Leo. He said Leo was always out for himself. Craig was willing to listen to them. Sonny told him how Leo was paid to seduce him and sued him for sexual harassment. He told him that he and Will tried to get rid of Leo’s body when they thought they killed him. Craig said that Leo sounded like the victim. He said it was in the past. He thought Leo changed. Sonny had proof that Craig was wrong about Leo, but he knew about the emerald that Leo stole. Craig knew Leo’s father abused him for being gay. He said it led him to embrace who he was. He said who he is made him happy. He wanted them to leave. Sonny and Will passed Leo on their way out. He gloated because their plan didn’t work.

Sonny and Will met with Chloe and Brady they let them know that their plan didn’t work. They thought Craig was more convinced that Leo loved him. Chloe refused to give up. She wanted her father to see what type of man Leo was. Sonny told her that he had an idea. Bonnie and Nancy were at the pub. Bonnie wanted Nancy to talk to her about how she was feeling. Nancy told her that her husband was gay and having a great time with his boyfriend. Bonnie advised her to be with someone else. Nancy didn’t think it was a good idea. Bonnie saw TR walk in the room and wanted him to come to their table. She wanted him to buy Nancy a drink, but he said he was waiting for someone.  TR walked toward the bar. Nancy thought he was turned off by her. Bonnie told her that she was still in her prime. Bonnie had ideas to help Nancy. She wanted her to come to her house so she could help her out. TR waited for Lani to come to the pub. He was ready to give up on her when she walked in the room. She said Abe was her father and she would never forgive him for what he did to Paulina. She did say she was curious about him. She didn’t know where it would lead, but she was there. Paulina went to see Eli about TR. She didn’t like how he would be in her life. He wasn’t happy to find out that she went to TR’s hotel room and hoped she wouldn’t do it again. She told him that TR claimed he changed. Eli wasn’t impressed with that. She reminded him that she was given a second chance. Eli said it was because she knew she was wrong and apologized for it. She wished there was a way to know if he really changed. Eli was willing to get in touch with his contacts to dig into his past. He said he would find something if TR hadn’t changed.

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Sonny wasn’t happy to see Justin with Bonnie. He did want to talk to him alone. He let Justin know that he couldn’t forget what Bonnie did to his mother. Justin understood but he thought he was over the animosity with her. Sonny couldn’t forget about their wedding and how he had to bribe a judge. Justin said he would do it again for Bonnie. Sonny wasn’t thrilled about that. Bonnie walked in the room while they were talking. Justin wanted to know if Sonny had a problem with his wife. Sonny wouldn’t have chosen Bonnie as his wife, but he’s okay with it if she makes him happy. Bonnie hugged Sonny and thanked him for what he said. Will went to see Marlena. She told him that she lost a lot of her patients. She said her career might be over because she lost patients the first time she was possessed and it was happening again. He reminded her that she wasn’t possessed anymore. She said she gave out bad advice when she was possessed. She thought she might be fired if Johnny’s movie about her gets made. Will was surprised that Johnny was still making the movie.

Chloe told Nancy that she met Craig’s boyfriend. Nancy felt like she was betrayed. She accused Chloe of picking sides. Chloe said she loved both of her parents. They started crying so Nancy apologized for not putting Chloe’s feelings in a account. She apologized for everything. Nancy was upset to find out that Leo was a jerk. She wanted to protect Craig from him. She wanted to protect him from a golddigger. Craig and Leo were at the Salem Inn together. Craig admitted he wasn’t sure about them being together. Leo wanted to know if Brady turned his mind against him. Craig wasn’t worried about his past. He just didn’t want to lose Chloe over that. Leo thought he wasn’t ready to be with a man so he was looking for an excuse to get out of being with him. Leo knew it would be hard for Craig to turn his life upside down. He said he could embrace his true self. Craig was afraid he would lose Chloe over their relationship. Leo promised that wouldn’t happen. They said how they felt about each other and were about to make love. Nancy barged in the room and told Leo to get off of her husband.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, March 15 2022

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Victor was at Crimson Lights with Nick. He said Michael sent him proof that the doctor received a lot of money from a subsidiary of Locke Communications. Nick thought that was careless on Ashland’s part. Victor said it was obvious that Ashland didn’t think Victor would investigate him. Victor revealed that Michael was missing. Victor suspected Ashland had a hand in it. Nick asked how much Victoria knew. Victor said he told Victoria everything, but Ashland tried talking his way out of it. Nick asked what they’d do if Victoria refused to believe the information in front of her.

Nick was against the marriage from the beginning, because he saw how easily Victoria was manipulated by Ashland. Nick said that Victoria had been brainwashed into thinking Ashland was the victim. Victor said Ashland convinced Victoria to make him co-CEO. Nick stated that Victoria spent years fighting for sole control of the company, then she just gave it up. Nick asked Victor what he was going to do. Victor wanted Nick to talk to Victoria, since Victor and Nikki had already failed to get through to her. Nick pointed out that Victoria cut him out for trying to talk to her about Ashland at the wedding, and their relationship never recovered. Nick didn’t know what he could do when Victoria was siding with Ashland despite all the evidence and Michael going missing. “Son I’m asking you to do it for me. For the family,” Victor said.

Adam called Victor a couple of times to see if there had been any updates from Michael, but Victor didn’t answer. Adam told Sally that he wasn’t sure if his dad was busy or icing him out again. Sally thought Adam worried way too much about what Victor did. That wasn’t the first time Adam heard that. “Face it. You are barely even on his radar. He is all about the princess,” Sally said. Adam knew Sally meant Victoria. Sally said that it could be good that Victor wasn’t focused on Newman Media right now. She reminded him that he’d said the situation could work in his favor. Adam confided that Ashland may have done something that he would be able to take advantage of. But there were no guarantees. Sally said that if things went south between Ashland and Victoria, Newman Locke could suffer, and that could create an opening. Adam smiled and called Sally Lady Macbeth.

Sally told Adam not to be melodramatic – she wasn’t suggesting he seize any thrones. He teased that becoming COO made her become drunk with power. He wanted to hear her take. She didn’t know the details on the Ashland situation, so she was flying blind, but she said Victor made it clear he was going to look out for Victoria, Ashland was going to look out for himself, and Victoria was going to protect her pride and family, with the exception of Adam. To Sally, that meant Adam had to look out for himself, with Sally backing him the whole way, and if that meant he had to step up and fill a leadership void, so be it. At that moment, Victor walked in, and he wanted time alone with his son. Sally left the room and pressed her ear to the closed door. Adam was starting to feel Victor was ignoring him. Victor said he had a lot on his mind, and it had nothing to do with Adam. He said Victoria wouldn’t listen to him. Adam assumed Victor had a plan that Adam could help with. Victor said he asked Nick to talk to Victoria. “That’s it? You’ve gotta be kidding me,” Adam replied. Adam asked if Nick was going to wave his magic wand or invoke his special sibling bond to get Victoria to turn against her husband. He said Victoria was impervious to logic right now, and she’d put the company in the hands in a ruthless shark. Adam said they knew who Ashland was all along, and Victoria failed the family.

At Newman Locke, Victoria confronted Ashland with the evidence Victor gave her. Ashland claimed it was all part of Victor’s plan to paint him as a charlatan who faked a terminal illness. Victoria said there was proof that, while Ashland was CEO of Locke Communications, a substantial amount of money was transferred from a Locke division into the pocket of the doctor who was now accusing Ashland of fabricating cancer. “Kudos to Victor. He wanted to dig up dirt on me and he found someone who was willing to accommodate him,” Ashland groused. He couldn’t wait to get his hands on the person trying to set him up. Ashland apologized for losing his temper. Victoria was as upset about this as Ashland was. She just thought they needed to redirect their energy and find a way to fix this.

Victoria said that if they found out who authorized the transfer of money from Locke Communications to the doctor in Peru, they could find out who was behind this. She said the radio division was low key, so Ashland must know who had access to it. Unless it was a hack job, this had to be someone on the inside. He blamed Victor, and Victoria ordered him not to go there. She was sure that her father would never hurt her in this way. Ashland said the Newmans had been trying to interfere in the relationship since he and Victoria met. Victoria said that was only Nicholas. Ashland suggested that Victor was doing this because he didn’t want Ashland to be co-CEO. Victoria said Victor wouldn’t go to these lengths because he disagreed with her on a business decision. Ashland kept arguing his side of things until Victoria asked him to stop fighting her on this. She asked why someone would want to frame Ashland. He said that someone wanted to hurt him in the worst way possible, by making Victoria and others think that he could do something like this. He didn’t care what everyone else thought, but he needed to know she believed him.

Victoria said she knew Ashland was innocent. He was relieved. She said they had to quickly find out who was setting him up. He refused to let this person rob him and Victoria of their happiness together. Nate texted Ashland wanting to meet. Ashland was sure Victor had turned Nate against him. Victoria suggested that Nate was going to say he was behind Ashland. Ashland felt more optimistic that Nate would be on his side. He was sure he’d get through this, with Victoria’s support. They hugged, and when he couldn’t see her face, she looked uncertain. He left. Later, Nick showed up, and Victoria asked why he had the nerve to show his face here.

Nick said that Victor asked him to come make Victoria see reason. He didn’t know how she’d react. She asked why he was bothering. He said she was his sister, and he cared about her and her happiness. She asked why he was trying to destroy her marriage, then. He sympathized with the pressure she was under. He wanted to see if there was a chance she changed her mind about Ashland. He was there for her if she needed a sounding board. Victoria softened and she said she didn’t know what to believe anymore. “It can’t be true, can it?,” she asked.

Ashland met Nate at Society. Nate was icy toward Ashland. Ashland surmised that Victor had gotten to Nate. Ashland pointed out that Nate had seen his test results, so he knew the cancer was real. Nate said it occurred to him that those results were all he had to go on, and he’d gotten them from Ashland. Nate hated the thought that someone would use a horrible disease for financial gain, or worse to deceive Victoria and her family. Nate didn’t like being used, so he dug deeper. Nate recalled Ashland saying his cancer was discovered during a chest x-ray after his heart attack. Nate went through the hospital archives and pulled the scans performed after Ashland’s hear attack. He admitted he’d crossed a line, ethically speaking. There was no cancer on those chest x-rays. Ashland kept making up excuses – Nate looked at the wrong x ray, or someone manipulated the scan in his medical file. Nate figured Ashland was going to say that, so he’d delved further into the records. He’d learned that Ashland never got chemotherapy at Memorial Hospital, or any of its affiliated centers. “You don’t have cancer. It’s all been one big colossal lie,” Nate said. Ashland said he could make one phone call and get Nate’s medical license revoked. Nate didn’t care, since he’d been planning to leave medicine anyway – to come work for Ashland. Ashland asked what Nate was going to do with this illegally obtained information. Nate felt he had no choice but to tell Victoria and Victor.

Traci was at the Abbott house. She called Jack, who was still at Keemo’s in LA. Traci had heard from Phyllis that Jack found some letters Keemo wrote. Jack said he learned Keemo forgave him, but unfortunately, Keemo was never ready to let Jack back into his life. Traci’s heart broke for Jack. He picked up his granddaughter’s photo and looked at it. Phyllis came in with coffee. Traci was glad Jack wasn’t by himself. He said Phyllis had been a rock – the best support he could ask for. Jack had a lot of life-altering things to share, but he wanted to do it in person. The siblings ended their call.

Phyllis brought food too, but Jack wasn’t hungry. Allie texted. She was sorry for how she left before. She didn’t mean to be rude, this was just a lot to take in, and she wished him safe travels back to Genoa City. Jack said his decision had been made for him – it was time to go home. Phyllis asked if he was sure. He said he wasn’t going to force Allie into a situation she couldn’t embrace, at least for now. Phyllis found something interesting about the text – neither of them told Allie they were from Genoa City, so how did she know that? Jack could think of a number of ways Allie found out.

Phyllis could only think of one way for Allie to know this, since Keemo never told her about Jack. She thought it was clear that Allie searched Jack online, which meant Allie was curious about Jack and the Abbotts. He appreciated her optimism, but he had to put Allie’s feelings first. He wanted nothing more than to have a relationship with his son’s child, but he didn’t want to do to Allie what he did to Keemo and push too hard. Phyllis acknowledged that Jack was being respectful of Allie’s feelings. Jack was going to give Allie time and space. He said it was time to go home – there was nothing left to do here. Phyllis thought that Jack had to find out who convinced him to come to LA.

Jack had enough of investigations. He needed to call Kyle, then go home. Phyllis stepped outside to give Jack privacy. Jack video chatted Kyle. Kyle asked where Jack was. Jack said he was at Keemo’s house. Kyle hadn’t heard Jack mention that name in years. He asked if they were visiting. Jack confessed that he’d been estranged from Kyle’s older brother for many years now. Jack wasn’t going to get into details now, but he said Keemo died. Kyle was sorry to hear that. Jack said Keemo had a daughter – she was lovely, bright and full of spunk, like her father. Kyle was surprised to learn he had a niece, and Harrison had a new cousin. Allie didn’t know about the Abbotts. Her world had been turned upside down, on top of losing her father. Jack wasn’t pushing her. Kyle said he was there for Jack, always. Jack appreciated that. Kyle said that was what the Abbott family did, and he was sure that, in the brief time Allie spent with Jack, she realized that.

Phyllis was back with Jack after the call ended. Jack said that Kyle never got to meet his older brother, and now he never would. Phyllis told Jack not to go down that path. Jack said Kyle tried to reassure him. Phyllis said Kyle was a good kid and tough, like his dad. Jack was touched Phyllis put her life on hold and came halfway across the country with him. Jack grabbed the box of Keemo’s things, and they were headed out the door when Allie showed up. She had a little statue that used to belong to Keemo. It was created by one of her dad’s favorite artists. She thought Jack should have it. She said that the rift between Keemo and Jack ran deep, but it was obvious to her that Jack cared about his son. She said this was something for him to hold onto – a little piece of his son. It moved Jack to tears. He said that the fact that she brought this to him was a lovely, kind and brave thing to do, and he wouldn’t forget it. Allie hadn’t changed her mind about Jack, though. She had a lot to deal with – graduate school, learning to move forward without her dad. She knew that Jack was hoping for more, but this was all she could handle and all she wanted right now. He respected that.

Jack promised Allie he’d never force a relationship on her. He recently lost his mother, so he had some idea of what she was dealing with. He thanked her for the statue and wished her well. She returned the sentiment. She suggested that they could have coffee if he ever came back to LA. He said he’d take her to dinner if she ever came to the Midwest. He told her to call if she needed anything at all. She said bye. “Until we meet again,” he replied. She left.

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Lani goes to the police station and in to the interrogation room. She sees Beth and says she was just looking for Eli. Beth tells her that she just missed him. Lani asks if he said when he would be back. Beth responds that Eli said he had something to take care of and that he would be back soon to take her statement. Lani asks if Eli called her down here. Beth explains that she came to talk to him about someone Eli has been investigating. Lani asks who would that be. Beth reveals it was TR Coates and asks if Lani knows him. Lani responds that TR Coates is her father.

Eli questions TR about heroin being his drug of choice. TR asks if that’s one of the lies Beth told him. Eli asks if he never had a drug problem then. TR claims he got help and he’s been clean for years. Eli asks if he doesn’t put his hands on women anymore either. TR says never. Eli asks him to start by showing him what’s in the bag in his pocket. TR thinks back to the drug dealer giving it to him as an introductory offer on the house. TR claims to Eli that Chanel gave him some sweets from the bakery. Eli asks if he can take a look.

Allie gives Will a donut from the bakery and asks how it is. Will tells her that she really nailed Grandma Alice’s recipe. Allie then asks Will to answer her question; is she gay? Allie jokes that Will is kind of the expert. Allie says she needs to figure out why she can’t shake these feelings for Chanel and why she let them ruin her relationship with Tripp. Allie questions if she’s gay and she just can’t admit it. Will wishes he could help her, but those are questions that she’s going to have to answer herself.

Chanel returns to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and finds Johnny knocked out on the ground. Chanel tries waking him up.

Marlena goes to the DiMera Mansion where Devil Belle now answers the door with yellow eyes. Marlena says it’s true and that Ben told her but she didn’t want to believe him. The Devil mocks her. Marlena yells at the Devil to stay away from her daughter. The Devil says no but he’s glad that she’s there. The Devil invites Marlena in and says the fun is just getting started.

Chanel continues trying to wake Johnny up. Johnny wakes up and she’s relieved to see that he’s alive. Chanel questions what the hell happened since she left him talking to Belle. Johnny sits up and declares it was not Belle.

The Devil mocks Marlena thinking she had sent him back to Hell for good. Marlena argues that they drove him out. The Devil says they didn’t and claims he left Marlena’s body on his own free will as it was time for a new partner, so he just went in to Belle. Marlena tells him to leave her daughter alone but the Devil says he has big plans for Belle. The Devil laughs about Ben and Ciara being convinced that Johnny is his new host but they both know he prefers the female form. Marlena brings up Susan telling her and hoping it wasn’t true. The Devil says he’s aware that Susan tipped her off and questions what Marlena is going to do about it since she’s powerless to stop him. Marlena declares that she’s not and she’s not afraid of him. Marlena wants the Devil to leave Belle immediately.

Beth tells Lani that Eli told her about her. Lani explains that she and TR just met. Lani and Beth introduce themselves to each other. Lani asks what made Beth come look for Eli. Beth explains that she got a call from Billie Reed and was in Chicago, so she figured she’d come tell Eli what she knew. Lani questions how exactly she knows TR. Beth reveals that she used to be his girlfriend but they broke up about 6 months ago. Beth adds that she told Eli all about their relationship. Lani asks Beth to tell her as well because she has some questions.

TR tells Eli that he’s sorry and he’s not trying to get on his bad side but he’d rather not show him what’s in the bag. Eli questions why. TR claims he got the last brownie and he doesn’t trust him not to snag it from him. Eli questions him not even getting a look. TR remarks that he’s not in a sharing mood and he doesn’t know him that well. Eli invites him to the police station so they can get to know each other a little better but TR declines. TR tries to walk away but Eli grabs him. TR demands he get his hands off of him. Eli asks if that’s what he told Beth and Paulina before he beat them. Eli then pins TR down and says he tried to do this the easy way but he’s glad to have a reason to put his hands on him. TR questions getting stopped just because he had a bag. Eli tells TR that he’s keeping him away from his family. TR argues that he can’t keep him away from Lani and his grandchildren. Eli says he will and that TR is under arrest. TR fights back and they struggle. TR grabs Eli’s gun and it goes off, shooting Eli. TR panics with blood on his hands as Eli collapses to the ground.

Beth asks Lani why this suddenly feels official. Lani doesn’t want to make her feel uncomfortable but she hasn’t known TR very long and her mother has said some very distressing things about him. Beth informs Lani that Eli told her about TR abusing Paulina. Lani says that TR swears he has changed and is no longer using drugs. Lani asks if that’s Beth’s experience. Lani swears that anything she says will not leave this room. Shawn walks in and apologizes, thinking the room was free. Shawn goes to leave but then gets a text of shots being fired in the park. Shawn asks Lani to come with him as backup. Lani asks Beth to stay until she gets back so they can finish this conversation as she then leaves with Shawn.

Allie tells Will that maybe she’s gay and just in denial about it, asking if that’s how it was for him. Will says even when he was in the closet, he knew he was attracted to guys. Allie points out that Will had a baby with Gabi. Will says he cares a lot about Gabi but doesn’t think he was ever really sexually attracted to her. Allie says she’s surprised because Gabi is super hot. Will then asks if Allie is attracted to Gabi. Allie says no, or at least she doesn’t think she is. Will asks if Allie has been attracted to other women. Allie confirms that she’s never felt that way about women, except for one. Will suggests they should talk about Chanel then.

Chanel helps Johnny up and asks what the hell happened as he said it wasn’t his aunt Belle. Johnny says he needs to explain something but they hear a noise outside the door.

Devil Belle slams Marlena against the front door and chokes her, talking about how Marlena is always fighting him after all these years. The Devil suggests she just give up and let go. Marlena says never but the Devil says he can feel her life slipping away, so in a few moments, she will be dead and can join him in Hell.

TR stands over Eli’s body and says he warned him but he wouldn’t listen and now look what he did. The drug dealer, Frank, returns and says he got TR’s text, questioning if he needs more already since the bag he gave him had enough to kill a horse. He then sees Eli on the ground . He tells TR that he doesn’t know what happened here so it’s none of his business. Frank goes to leave but TR pulls the gun on him and says he just made it his business. He questions what he’s doing. TR says he’s in a little bit of a jam and he needs Frank to help him out.

Allie tells Will that when Chanel first kissed her, she was surprised because they were always just really good friends. Will asks if Allie never thought about being with her. Allie says no as she only ever dated guys. Will asks if Allie liked it when Chanel kissed her. Allie confirms that she really liked it. Will asks if she freaked out after. Allie thinks she just played it off like no big deal and pushed her freaking out feelings aside. Will says in his experience, pushing feelings aside is not usually the best strategy. Allie says after that, every time she thought about the kiss, she would just make excuses. Will asks if they talked about it. Allie confirms that she told Chanel that she didn’t feel that way about her and moved on. Will points out that she didn’t really move on though. Allie admits that they kissed again on the fourth of July and that time, she couldn’t pretend that she didn’t like it and thinks she even initiated it. Will calls that a big step. Allie says she pulled back again and threw herself in to the relationship with Tripp. Will asks how she feels now. Allie says it’s not weird and it’s like there’s a charge and pull between them that makes her want to kiss Chanel and touch her all the time, almost like she can’t breathe.

Devil Belle continues choking Marlena and says it’s time to say goodnight. Chanel comes out from the living room and tries to help but the Devil uses his powers to stop Chanel from moving forward. Chanel screams to let her go. The Devil says she has front row seats to the death of Dr. Marlena Evans. The Devil tells Chanel to stick around so he can kill her next. The Devil threatens to snap Marlena’s neck in an instant. Johnny then appears and hits Devil Belle from behind with a statue, knocking The Devil/Belle unconscious, and saves Marlena.

TR rushes in to his room at the Salem Inn. TR questions what the hell he has done and tells himself that he’s supposed to have his act together and be better than this. TR panics that it was Lani’s husband, his son in law, and a cop. TR says he knows Eli pushed his buttons and made him angry. TR stops and says enough of that. He looks at the blood on his hands and declares he has to clean this mess up.

Shawn and Lani find Eli and Frank in the park. Lani rushes to Eli’s side and checks on him while Shawn checks Frank. Shawn notes that Frank has Eli’s gun in his hands and looks like he’s just been shot up with heroin. Lani calls out that Eli has no pulse and is not breathing after being shot in the head. Lani desperately tries to revive Eli while Shawn calls for backup.

TR comes out of the shower with his clothes in a trash bag. TR says there’s no need to panic as he did what he had to do; he left the gun in Frank’s hand and he is not talking. TR decides he will get dressed and then find a place to burn his bloody clothes, so nobody will know he was there, especially not Lani. TR thinks back to Eli telling him that Beth was at the police station. TR remarks that there’s always a woman that gets in the way. TR guesses he will have to do something about Beth too because he’ll be damned if he lets her or anyone else come between him and his daughter.

Marlena checks on Belle and tries to wake her up. Chanel questions what is going on. Marlena explains that the Devil is inside Belle and she doesn’t know how it happened but questions why she didn’t stop it. Chanel complains that she was trying to kill them. Marlena argues that it’s not Belle as she’s not in control. The Devil then returns to inside of Johnny. Johnny tells Marlena that he’s so glad she’s okay. Marlena says it’s thanks to him and asks how he knew. Johnny explains that Belle’s eyes started glowing and then she attacked him, so he thought she was going to kill him. Marlena is glad he’s alright and guesses he must have been terrified. Johnny asks what they are going to do to save Belle.

Will asks Allie if her feelings for Chanel are not going away. Allie says if anything, they are getting stronger. Will then asks if Allie has answered her own question. Allie doesn’t know because she’s definitely attracted to men and what she had with Tripp was real. Will asks if she’s not just trying to convince herself. Allie assures that she cared about Tripp a lot and she was never pretending as she loved him until she screwed it all up. Allie hates that she hurt Tripp but notes that for the entire relationship, she was also battling her feelings with Chanel. Allie talks about the night she just wanted to comfort Chanel and be with her. Allie tells Will that she and Chanel slept together and it was her first time with a woman. Will asks how it was. Allie admits it was great and she can’t stop thinking about it. Will asks how it compares to being with a guy. Allie acknowledges that it was different and compares it to like two different flavors of ice cream. Allie asks if she sounds ridiculous. Will then declares that Allie sounds bisexual. Allie jokes about adoring her gay brother but feeling really ignorant talking about this. Allie questions if bisexuality is a real thing or if it’s just something people say so they don’t have to decide. Will assures that it’s a real thing. Will explains that being bisexual means you can fall in love with someone regardless of their gender. Allie comments on Will knowing a lot about this and thanks him. Allie then guesses she is bi but finds it confusing to find a label. Will encourages that she doesn’t have to decide who she is today. Will talks about their parents coming around eventually and encourages that they will be there to support her no matter what. Allie asks Will who he talked to first. Will tells her that it was Marlena who helped him be proud of who he is.

Marlena doesn’t know what to expect when Belle wakes up. Chanel suggests calling the cops or a priest. Johnny doesn’t think they have time to wait since Belle threatened their lives. Marlena agrees that they have to neutralize her. Chanel questions fighting the Devil alone and says she did not sign up for this. Johnny stops her and says he knows he hurt her and she has every right to hate him, but she cares about Allie and Belle is Allie’s aunt too. Johnny encourages that she needs her so he asks her to stay and help them.

Beth remains in the interrogation room when she gets a call from TR, who says long time no speak. Beth argues that she changed her number so she questions how the hell he got it. TR reminds her that he likes to keep track of the people he shares secrets with and wasn’t just going to let her go.

Lani continues trying to revive Eli as paramedics arrive. They reveal that Lani was able to get Eli’s heart going again as Lani prays for Eli to be okay.

Beth informs TR that what he did to her isn’t a secret anymore. TR reveals that he heard she ratted him out to detective Eli Grant. Beth questions how he knew. TR says that’s not important but he needs to know if she told anyone else at the police station. TR adds that it’s good if she didn’t. Beth reveals that she just met Lani and was just about to tell her what a poor excuse of a human being he is, but she got pulled away for a shooting in the park. Beth warns that when she or Eli return, she’s going to make an official statement about all the abuse TR did to her and then they will see about pressing charges. TR is not worried and warns that she needs to talk to him first before talking to the cops because he’s going to make her an offer and promises she won’t be sorry.

Lani leaves the park with the paramedics to ride in the ambulance to the hospital while Shawn calls out that he will be praying for him.

Allie tells Will that she is someone’s mother and she’s so all over the place. Will encourages that she has many people who love and support her. Will adds that if Allie decides to come out, they will all be there for her. Allie thanks him and hugs him. Allie guesses she has a lot of thinking to do. Will suggests she give her brain a rest and listen to her heart because love is love. Will tells Allie that he’s proud of her because this can be really scary and emotionally heavy. Will praises her as amazing and strong. Will says he loves her. Allie says she loves him too and thanks him as they hug. Will then walks away. Allie wonders what’s taking Chanel so long and hopes Johnny is not being a jerk to her again…

Johnny, Chanel, and Marlena tie Belle to a bed. Marlena suggests getting her medical bag to sedate Belle until they know what’s going to happen next. Chanel says she should go because she has to meet Allie. Marlena decides to walk her out. Johnny thanks Chanel and says he owes her. Marlena thanks Johnny, who says he is glad that he was there when she needed him. Marlena asks if Johnny will be okay alone with Belle for a few moments. Johnny assures he will and asks if Marlena is okay. Marlena says she is just shaken. Johnny knows how hard this is for her considering everything she’s been through. Johnny remarks that they are going to help Belle as he knows they can drive the Devil out. Marlena exits with Chanel. The Devil then takes over Johnny and declares he and Belle are alone at last.

Beth goes to see TR at his hotel room. TR says he’s glad she came and invites her in. Beth asks if they can’t meet in the lobby because she’d like to be in public. TR says he can’t do that right now as he has something sensitive to discuss with her. Beth tells him to forget it as this was a mistake. TR says she’s going to want to listen to his offer. TR gets why she’s nervous, but promises he won’t hurt her. Beth says she’s heard that before and threatens to call 911. TR claims that she’s safe with him, so she enters the room. TR then sneaks a “do not disturb” sign on to the door as he closes it.

The paramedics reveal to Shawn that Frank has died. Shawn guesses that he overdosed. The medic notes that it looks like what was in the needle was enough to kill three people. Shawn wonders what the hell Eli was doing here and how he let a low life drug dealer get close enough to grab his gun.

Lani tells Eli how much she loves him as Eli is stretchered in to the trauma room at the hospital. Lani urges Eli to come back to them because they need him. Lani then breaks down crying.

Chanel meets Allie in the town square. Allie gets up with a smile which Chanel questions. Chanel comments that Allie seems confused. Allie assures that she’s not, she’s just more aware of it. Allie asks Chanel if they are out of the movie and if she talked to Johnny.

Marlena gives Belle a sedative to sleep for a couple hours and leaves the room with Johnny. Johnny suggests Marlena get some rest too since she looks like she’s been through Hell. Marlena says there is no time as she needs to try to reach John. Johnny says he will stay with Belle while she looks for John. Marlena tells him to call her if there’s any change which he agrees to do. Johnny remarks that he knows it’s all going to work out as he hugs Marlena. Johnny then heads back in to the bedroom.

Chanel informs Allie that her and Johnny didn’t get a chance to finish talking about the movie because they got interrupted. Allie asks by what, so Chanel suggests she sit down.

Devil Johnny sits next to the bed with Belle tied up. The Devil declares that now that he’s succeeded in convincing people that Belle is the one who is possessed, they need to make this look good. The Devil suggests they practice a few moves. He uses his power to make the bed shake.

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Jake gives his therapist Dr. Massey the slip and tells Finn and Monica (temporarily being played by Holly Kaplan) that he doesn’t want to return to see Dr. Massey. Finn talks to Jake alone and Jake tells Finn that he would never torture his mother by doing all those horrible things to her. Jake tells Finn he has no problem with him and Elizabeth dating as long as she is happy. Jake also tells Finn he can’t tell Elizabeth where he was when Franco’s painting was put at his house because his mother would be angry with him.

Elizabeth tells Drew and Monica about Jake’s recent behavioral problems.

Willow gets her passport so she and Michael can go to Paris.

Sonny, Michael, and Willow argue about allowing Nina to visit Willey. Michael and Willow tell Sonny they can’t trust Nina and her visits may confuse Wiley. Michael thinks Sonny is once again putting Nina ahead of his family. Sonny tells Michael that he is always going to do what is best for his family.

Nina tells Ava that she isn’t sure she wants a relationship with Sonny because there are parts of his personality that scare her.

Monica tells Sonny, Willow, and Michael she intends to have Jason declared legally dead.

Laura’s deputy Mayor Eileen catches her meeting with Robert, Sam, and Dante so Laura tells Eileen that she is investigating if Luke’s death was an accident or murder.

Kurt, Victor’s man in Austria, tells Victor that Anna and Felicia are there investigating Luke’s accident. Victor orders Kurt to kill Anna and Felicia. Kurt waits for Anna to be alone in the Records Room and points his gun at her getting ready to shoot her in the back.

Victor calls Drew and asks to meet with him alone. Drew is happy that Victor took the bait and he is ready to give Victor a good show.

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Jack calls Kyle and they speak via video chat about Keemo. Jack tells Kyle about his niece Allie. Allie arrives at Keemo’s house to say goodbye to Jack and give him a paper weight Keemo kept on his desk. Allie tells Jack she isn’t ready to have a relationship with him yet but if he ever returns to Los Angeles she would like to have coffee with him. Jack makes the same invitation to Allie if she is ever in Chicago or Wisconsin.

Sally tells Adam he should be ready to step in for Victoria in case something happens with her and Ashland. Victoria admits to Nick that she isn’t sure what to believe about Ashland.

Nate tells Ashland that he remembered that he was diagnosed with cancer after his heart attack so he checked his X-rays and CAT scans and didn’t find any cancer. Nate also tells Ashland that he checked all the chemotherapy infusion centers and there isn’t any record of him having chemotherapy at any center. Ashland threatens to revoke Nate’s medical license for his breech of ethics. Nate tells Ashland to go ahead and revoke his medical license because he was leaving medicine to go work for him. Nate also tells Ashland that he intends to tell Victor and Victoria what he found out about him.

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Nikki stopped by Newman Media to invite Victor to lunch, but he said he couldn’t get away. She noticed he was holding an envelope like it was gold, or a bomb. He said these were the papers sent by Michael about Ashland. She said it was definitely a bomb, then. He thought Victoria deserved to see them. Nikki wanted Victor to tread carefully, so he didn’t alienate their daughter further. He didn’t want to do this, but Ashland forced his hand. He said Victoria needed to know what kind of man she married.

Victor went to Victoria’s office and told her they needed to talk. Unless Victor was here to apologize and take back the disgusting allegations he made about Ashland, Victoria had nothing to say to him. Victor wished he was wrong. He refused to leave until Victoria looked through the folder. She’d seen all she needed to see. She said he was so controlling that he’d even destroy her marriage all because another man had a say in the family business. He didn’t want to hurt her, but he was insistent that Ashland had been lying about his illness. She asked if he really thought he could blackmail Ashland with these outrageous lies and get him to leave her. Victor thought Victoria would rather be angry with him than enraged at Ashland. Victoria couldn’t stand being patronized this way. She told him to leave her office. Victor couldn’t stand by and watch Victoria be deceived any longer.

Victoria was so sick of all the men in her life saying they loved her, then hurting her. Victor wasn’t trying to cause Victoria more pain. He was trying to prevent her from suffering. It broke his heart to tell her what he’d learned about Ashland. She said he’d learned lies. He said there was an overwhelming amount of evidence. She challenged him to show her the evidence. She even reached out to Michael, and he never called her back. Victor held up the envelope and said it was here. She asked why he was going through these lengths. He said he was trying to protect her and the company. Victoria revealed that Ashland was the co-CEO now. “We signed the contracts, so it looks like you’ve lost the game,” she said.

Victor had proof of large payments that the doctor received before he disappeared. Victoria said whoever was setting Ashland up paid the doctor to make those statements. Victor had hoped he was wrong about Ashland, and that was why he sent Michael down to investigate. Victor said that Michael found that the payments were made by a shell company owned by Locke Communications. He said Michael sent the papers from Peru before he disappeared. Victoria was startled and asked more about the disappearance.

Victor said Michael fell off the face of the earth. He and Michael used to talk two or three times a day, and now – nothing. Victor said he should’ve been able to find Michael by now. Lauren was worried too. Victor implied that Ashland got to Michael. Victoria thought it was insane to suggest that Ashland harmed Michael. Victor didn’t know Michael had been harmed. Maybe Ashland had Michael locked away, to buy time. Victoria wouldn’t hear of it. She was adamant that her husband was innocent. Victor told Victoria to read the papers, and he said he had copies. He was deeply sorry to be the bearer of such bad news. He loved and adored her, and he only wanted what was best for her. He left.

Nikki ran into Ashland at Society. He got up, and she turned around and started toward the door. He asked her to stay and hear him out. Nikki said she didn’t have time. Ashland knew how this must look. He was sure Victor filled Nikki’s head with all kinds of accusations. She said no one planted ideas in her head that she didn’t think deserved to be there. He just wanted to tell her his side of the story, so she could decide for herself. He sensed she wasn’t convinced as Victor by the word of one unscrupulous doctor. She was willing to hear him out. He said they’d been working together for awhile, and she’d seen how profound his love was for Victoria. He thought she must realize he’d never ever mastermind the plot Victor was accusing him of, and he’d never hurt Victoria that way.

Nikki didn’t want to believe Ashland was capable of coming up with this plot. However, Victor said there was too much evidence that couldn’t have been fabricated. “And yet he’s willing to believe that I fabricated mountains of evidence to somehow fake an illness I don’t have? Do you not see the contradiction?,” he asked. Nikki said someone was lying, and she hoped it was a doctor at the clinic, but it was becoming harder not to think it was Ashland. He asked if she was saying Victor found more of this so-called evidence.

Nikki asked what kind of evidence Ashland thought Victor could’ve come up with. Ashland said it didn’t matter. He didn’t want to guess what was going on in Victor’s mind. He just wanted to find a way to get past this. Nikki asked what Ashland expected of her. He said he needed Nikki to be on his side. He said Victor wouldn’t stop until he poisoned Victoria against Ashland. Nikki wanted to know what Ashland thought Victor’s motives were. He didn’t know. He suggested Victor felt threatened by Ashland’s recovery. Nikki said that was baseless – Victor wasn’t easily threatened, especially by Ashland. She said Victor’s only agenda was protecting Victoria. Ashland said that he only cared about protecting Victoria and their marriage. He asked if she’d ever seen her daughter happier.

Nikki said Ashland knew how supportive she and Victor had been of the wedding and the couple’s happiness. She pointed out that they had a beautiful wedding at the Tuscan villa that became a wedding gift. She reminded him of the lengths Victor and his sons went through to protect Ashland’s reputation and company. He was grateful for all of that, so the turnaround seemed so much more puzzling. Nikki said for Ashland to betray them after all that made it more devastating and unforgivable. He said the unforgivable thing for him was the precious time he was losing with Victoria. He said that no one promised him that this treatment was a magical cure. Nikki wanted to know what the doctors said, since Ashland had been vague about his condition. Ashland said he’d only been told his cancer was in remission for the moment, so it was horrible that instead of being able to spend the extra time he had with Victoria working side by side, he was having to fight for the love of his life.

Nikki said that if Ashland was being honest, he had to prove it. Ashland said he was working on it. Nikki said that he couldn’t be expected to be taken at his word – he’d need evidence, and if he could deliver, Victor would apologize.

Nikki and Victor met back up at Newman Media. Nikki was concerned Victor and Victoria’s relationship wouldn’t recover. Victor didn’t take the stuff Victoria said personally, because he knew she wasn’t actually angry with him. Victor said that Victoria might not immediately believe the documents, but he was sure she’d come around to his side. He knew it would be traumatic for Victoria to learn the depth of Ashland’s deceit.

Ashland went to Victoria’s office. She closed the door and told him about Victor, the envelope, and Victor’s theories on Michael. She said Victor had records of payments being sent to the Peruvian doctor. They were sent from a very small and obscure radio division, owned by Locke Communications – one you’d have to look really hard to find. “Tell me something, Ashland. Why would a small company that we own, that’s barely on anyone’s radar be sending a steady stream of money to a doctor who is connected with your treatment,” Victoria asked.

In LA, Jack told Allie that he wanted to talk to her about Hao Nguyen – his son Keemo. Allie said Hao Nguyen was a common name, and Jack must have the wrong guy. Jack said he was certain he had the right person. She asked what they wanted – Hao was dead. He said he came here for answers about his son. “Look, Hao couldn’t possibly be your son. He’s my dad, and he never mentioned you,” Allie replied.

Allie said her dad never knew his father – he was the result of an affair her grandmother had in Vietnam. Jack said her name was Luan. Allie asked if Jack was claiming he was here to track down his son after his death. He gently told her that her father didn’t tell her the whole truth. He explained that he and Luan were Hao’s parents, and Keemo was his given name. Allie said her dad told her that he didn’t know anything about his father growing up. Jack said that was true – he didn’t know anything about Keemo until his son was a young adult. Allie didn’t believe it, and she wanted proof. Jack pulled out the picture of him and Luan on their wedding day. Allie was stunned. Luan died before Allie was born, but she’d seen other pictures of her grandmother, and she recognized Luan and the younger Jack. “Your father was our best man,” Jack said.

This doesn’t prove anything. If my dad knew who his father was, why didn’t he tell me? Why would he lie to me and my mother like that?,” Allie challenged. She said that the picture just showed Jack married her grandmother, it didn’t mean he was her… “You’re grandfather,” Jack said. Allie looked shaken up, and she needed to sit down. Jack showed Allie the paperwork he gave Keemo on the wedding day. It legally and personally acknowledged Jack was Keemo’s father. Allie didn’t understand why her dad hid all this. Jack repeated the whole story about accidentally finding out Luan was sick, and hiding it from Keemo, out of respect for Luan’s wishes. Keemo didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to his mom, and he was devastated and furious with Jack. Jack tried hard to fix it, and he thought he had, but then he started getting bitter emails from Keemo. Keemo cut Jack off and changed his name.

Allie said if this was all true, it was clear that her father wanted nothing to do with Jack, so why was he here? He told her about the mysterious texts. She was upset to hear that Jack had been going through her father’s house and searching through his things. Jack understood how Allie felt, and he’d felt conflicted about that as well. He said he was seeking closure – his son died, and he wanted to know what kind of man he became. He showed her the letters written by Keemo. Allie snatched them away and asked what gave Jack the right to read those. He told her they were addressed to him. He encouraged her to read them. She unfolded one and burst into tears. She couldn’t bear to read it, so she asked Jack what they said. He said that the letters revealed that Keemo was thinking of reconnecting with him. Jack said Keemo never got the chance, because he died. Allie looked at a letter and sobbed because that was her father’s handwriting, and these were snippets of his thoughts. She was struggling with accepting that her dad was gone. Now she was seeing a side of her dad that she never knew about. Jack asked if Allie had anyone to lean on. Allie’s parents divorced a few years ago, and her mom moved to the east coast, and she hadn’t seen her mom much sense. Her mom did fly out for the funeral, but she left soon after. With a hint of bitterness in her voice, Allie stated her mother said that she’d needed to get back to work. Jack realized he was probably the last person Allie would seek comfort in, but it just killed him that she was all alone. She said she’d be fine.

Phyllis asked if Allie’s mother could know the truth and be the one sending the texts. Allie doubted it. Phyllis implied that Allie might be the texter. Allie was adamant that she’d never even heard of Jack Abbott was before today. Jack believed Allie, but he said someone thought they should meet. Allie had no idea who that person should be. Allie said whoever sent the texts wasted their time. She had grad school and a life to live, and if her father couldn’t bring himself to reconcile with Jack, she had no reason to either. “I think you and your friend should go back to where you came from,” she said. She told them to forget this encounter happened, and she rushed toward the door. Jack called Allie and said he couldn’t do that.

Jack was sorry, but he couldn’t pretend he never met Allie. He knew this was hard for her. What he’d learned was hard for him too. Someone wanted him to come here, and as painful as it had been to find out about all he lost, he was glad he came because he got to meet her. No one knew more than him how hard it was not to be able to go to your father and ask for answers. He hoped, in time, he and Allie could find answers in each other. He knew he was a stranger now, but he hoped they could be more to each other, in time. Allie was sorry, but she wasn’t interested. Jack said Allie had his number, so she could call. She didn’t want to. He asked if he could keep the contents of the box. She took a quick look and said she didn’t want any of it. He picked up the necklace he’d given Luan and tried to give it to Allie. She seemed moved by it, but then she steeled herself and coolly said “no thanks.” Allie was sorry everyone wasted their time. She left. Jack looked devastated, and Phyllis comforted him.

Jack hoped that Allie would come back after she processed things. Phyllis said enough about Allie – she wanted to talk about Jack. She knew he must be stunned. He said it was quite the surprise, finding a granddaughter. He couldn’t expect Allie to embrace him – she didn’t know he existed. Phyllis told Jack not to suppress his emotions with her. He didn’t want to dump everything on her. She said that was why she came. He said he was overwhelmed. She suggested that Allie would come around. She said it seemed like Keemo passed his bitter feelings to the next generation. Jack thought Allie was just honoring his father’s wishes. Jack respected that. It seemed like Allie and Keemo were close, and Jack was glad that Keemo had love in his life. Phyllis said that was nice, but she wanted to know how Jack really felt. He said yesterday, he learned his son was thinking about repairing their relationship, today he learned that Keemo had a daughter he never wanted Jack to know. It broke Jack’s heart.

Jack had to focus on the here and now – and that was Allie, the sweet young woman dealing with the loss of her father on her own. Jack had picked up on the tension Allie showed when she talked about her mother.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 14 2022

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Nikki worried about Victor and Victoria’s relationship. The evidence Michael gathered against Victor arrived, and he took it to Victoria. Victoria defended Ashland and told Victor that she’d made Ashland her co-CEO. Victor implied that Ashland made Michael disappear. Ashland tried to gain Nikki’s support. Nikki told Ashland to prove he was telling the truth. Victoria read through the file Michael sent and questioned Ashland about the large sums of money being sent to the doctors from a small division of Locke Communications.

Allie revealed that she was Keemo’s daughter, and he’d never told her about Jack. Jack was able to convince Allie that he was her grandfather, and he told her about his history with Keemo. Allie’s parents had divorced, and it seemed that she and her mother had a strained relationship. Allie denied sending the texts, and Jack believed her. Jack wanted to get to know Allie, but she wasn’t interested. She saw no reason to connect with a man that her father disowned. Jack and Phyllis talked about his feelings. He was hurt about his son, but he wanted to focus on the present, and that meant Allie.

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Days Update Monday, March 14, 2022

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Eli wakes up and greets Lani at home, questioning her not having her morning coffee. Lani guesses she forgot. Eli asks if she’s mad at him for going to bed before she got home last night as he knew she was dropping the kids off at Abe’s so he assumed she would hang out there for awhile. Lani then reveals that she was actually with T.R.

Allie and Chanel work at the bakery in the town square. TR approaches and comments on them being used to movie hours. Chanel tells him that they are working. TR says he is too as he’s delivering them the latest rewrite of the script and he thinks they will like the rewrites. Chanel and Allie both say they refuse to have anything to do with Johnny DiMera.

Will goes to the DiMera Mansion and sees Johnny. Johnny comments that Will looks great and that married life seems to be agreeing with him. Will remarks that he can’t say the same about Johnny. Johnny guesses he heard that he and Chanel couldn’t make it work. Will responds that he’s heard a lot of things and none of them are very good. Johnny questions him passing judgment. Will informs him that Marlena told him what he’s been up to and she’s tried to see his side of things, but Will wants to take the smirk on Johnny’s face and shove it down his throat.

Ben goes to see Marlena, who says it’s not a very good time. Ben apologizes and says he’s not here to ask for help but to tell her something upsetting. Ben knows they all thought that after the exorcism that they had gotten rid of the Devil. Marlena asks if he thinks she’s still possessed. Ben explains that he does think the Devil is out of her, but he’s not gone as he’s here in Salem.

Susan looks through the window at the Brady Pub where Belle and Shawn are eating inside. Susan thinks back to seeing “666” on Belle’s coat when Devil Johnny made her think that Belle is the Devil. Susan then heads in the Pub and looks through the coats hanging by the door to find Belle’s.

Eli asks Lani how that happened. Lani calls it kind of a coincidence as she ran in to TR on her way to drop the kids off with Abe and he asked her to have a drink at the Pub. Lani says at first she said no, but she changed her mind and she’s actually glad that she did because it ended up being not as intense as she thought it would be. Lani points out that TR eats his fries with mayo too. Eli makes a mocking remark so Lani tells him that this isn’t easy for her and to ease up on the attitude. Eli apologizes. Lani knows Eli went through something like this. Eli recalls wanting to know everything about his biological father. Lani points out that TR is the twins’ biological grandfather, so medically it matters. Lani adds that she thinks about Abe and everything TR did to Paulina. Lani admits that talking to TR makes her feel guilty. Eli acknowledges that it’s messy and there’s no easy way to go about it, so it’s whatever feels right to her. Lani likes that Eli sees how hard this is for her and that if she does decide to get to know TR, Eli trusts her. Eli responds that he does trust her, but not TR which Lani questions. Eli reveals that he’s investigating TR because she has the right to know the truth about her father, whether he wants her to or not.

TR reminds Chanel and Allie that he has signed contracts from both of them. They continue to refuse and threaten to go to the press to tell the truth about Johnny and TR. Chanel brings up TR’s abuse of Paulina. Chanel asks how Lani would feel about TR shoving her little sister around. TR says he doesn’t want them doing anything they don’t want to do but it’s not that easy. TR says he will try to make amends to Paulina and Lani, but the director has final say in casting.

Johnny remarks that Will is rushing to judgment. Will asks for his side of the story then and why he found it necessary to announce the end of his marriage in front of a room full of people without even giving his bride a heads up. Johnny tells him that he has work to do. Will comments on Johnny being a corporate big shot now. Johnny admits he might have embarrassed Chanel a little, but at least he didn’t knock her up and then dump her for some dude. Johnny asks about Arianna. Will points to the portrait of Stefano and says he did a lot of despicable things and caused suffering, but even he drew the line at torturing someone in his own family. Johnny argues that Will is the one on the attack. Will says he doesn’t give a rat’s ass about what he’s doing to him, but he’s talking about what Johnny is doing to Marlena. Will declares that what Johnny is doing to Marlena is unforgivable.

Marlena invites Ben in and questions him thinking the Devil has taken possession of somebody else. Marlena wants him to tell her who it is. Ben reveals the claim that it’s Belle.

Shawn suggests to Belle that they take a vacation together. Belle then spots Susan and questions what she is doing with her coat.

Lani argues that Eli investigating TR behind her back means he doesn’t trust her. Eli says it’s not behind her back since he just told her. Lani points out that he made that decision on his own. Eli agrees that he should have cleared it with her first, but he already contacted Billie Reed at the ISA so they should hear back from her later today. Lani then admits that maybe Eli is thinking more clearly than she is and this is probably a good idea to check him out. Eli hopes that TR has changed and they don’t find anything for her sake.

TR tells Allie and Chanel to tell Johnny what they told him about how it’s better for him and the movie to recast the roles. TR states that if Johnny agrees, he will let them out of their contracts. Allie agrees that it’s worth a try. TR thanks them and wishes them luck. TR tells Chanel that he lives with what he did to Paulina and he was on drugs then, but he’s clean now and hopes to prove to Paulina and Lani that he’s not the same man. TR then walks away. Chanel tells Allie that was a lot and then asks which one of them is going to go talk to Johnny.

Johnny tells Will that he’s contractually obligated to make this film and Marlena understands that, so he doesn’t see why Will can’t. Will argues that Marlena is losing patients and is fearing for her job if this movie gets made. Johnny argues that the producer is in town and the table read is tonight, so it’s too late as the movie is getting made and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Will tells Johnny to rewrite it and take the Devil out of the story. Johnny responds that he’s sorry but the Devil is the story.

Marlena tells Ben that the Devil can’t be in Belle. Ben informs her that Susan saw Belle leaving the DiMera Mansion and saw a “666” on the back of her coat. Marlena points out that Susan has seen these things from the very beginning. Ben says that he and Ciara are convinced that after being at the exorcism, that it was Johnny but Susan found out it wasn’t him. Marlena worries about it being Belle.

Susan claims to Belle that she thought Belle’s coat was her coat. Shawn comes over and asks if something is wrong and what Susan is doing with Belle’s coat. Susan then admits she’s looking for evidence and tells Shawn that he could be in grave danger. Susan then shouts that the Devil is back in Salem and that Shawn is married to her as she points to Belle.

Eli is at the police station when a woman arrives, saying she got a call yesterday from Billie Reed, who said he is checking out TR Coates. The woman reveals that she is TR’s ex girlfriend.

TR sits outside with his phone and calls Lani. TR says he just wanted to say how much it meant to him to talk to her last night. Lani guesses it was nice. TR hopes he’s not pushing too hard but he was thinking that he wants to get to know her family too, so maybe they can have dinner sometime. Lani says she’ll talk to Eli about it and get back to him as they hang up. TR then texts someone, saying he needs to see them.

Johnny mocks Will’s idea to take the Devil out of the movie. Will argues that Johnny was ready to do his script of The Sami Brady Story which won’t destroy Sami the way that this will destroy Marlena. Johnny argues that this won’t destroy Marlena and that Will’s original script was never going to sell. Johnny adds that if he takes a hot property and waters it down, his film career will be over, so it’s his job to take a script and make it better. Will mocks not realizing how much this could hurt his career and how important it was for him to make yet another crappy Devil movie. Will guesses it’s screw grandma as the show must go on. Will then remarks that Stefano would be proud as he walks out.

Ben explains to Marlena that Susan went to check it out and talked to Johnny, but said she felt nothing then when she left, she saw “666” on the back of Belle’s coat and felt the presence of the Devil. Marlena prays for God to help Belle.

Shawn questions what Susan is talking about. Susan tells him that Belle had 666 on the back of her coat last night. Shawn argues that there was something on her coat but no numbers. Susan talks about feeling the Devil’s presence and points out that Belle was at the exorcism. Belle insists that she is herself. Shawn acknowledges that Susan was right about Marlena but Belle is not acting strangely as he would notice. Susan argues that the Devil won’t show himself until after he gets Ciara’s baby but she is going to stop him from doing that as she holds a cross up towards Belle. Belle swears that Susan is wrong. Susan says she’s not afraid. Shawn points out that the cross isn’t working because this is Belle. Susan agrees and decides to go. Susan says she will go to Marlena’s but warns that she won’t give up and the Devil will be vanquished. Susan then exits the Pub. Belle tells Shawn that the problem is that Susan had been right all this time. Shawn argues that she’s wrong this time. Belle doesn’t think anything has happened to her but something has happened. Belle worries that it’s not over.

Allie says she will talk to Johnny because he’s her brother but Chanel says she will do it because she kind of enjoys getting in his face these days. Allie tells Chanel to give him hell as they hug. Will then walks up. Allie introduces him to Chanel. Chanel says she’s sorry but she has to go. Allie wishes her luck as she walks away. Allie informs Will that Chanel is going to talk to Johnny. Will says he just talked to Johnny and he loves his brother, but he wanted to deck him. Allie thought she could get over this and it would all be for the best, but she doesn’t think she will ever be able to forgive Johnny. Will doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Allie is glad he’s here because she couldn’t do this over the phone. Allie then reveals to Will that she and Tripp broke up because Johnny told him that she slept with Chanel.

TR’s ex girlfriend tells Eli that she was in Chicago for an audition and figured it’d be easier to come talk to him in person. Eli appreciates that and asks if she met TR in LA. She confirms they met last year and dated for six months, but assures that it’s over. Eli explains that TR is his wife Lani’s biological father and TR has admitted that he used to be an abuser and addict. Eli says TR swears that he’s kicked all his bad habits in prison and hasn’t abused women since Paulina. Eli adds that he’s now in Salem and wants to get to know Lani and their twins, so he wants to make sure TR is telling the absolute truth. The woman declares that not one freaking word is true.

TR meets with a man outside, who delivers a bag of heroin to TR. He hands him an introductory offer on the house. TR informs him that this will be his home base for awhile so he asks if the man will be around when he wants more. He says he’s got his number and he lives around the corner, so he can just text him and he’ll be there in two seconds. TR says that sounds perfect.

TR’s ex girlfriend tells Eli that she didn’t know TR was an addict when they first met, but it didn’t take her long to figure out he was using heroin. She explains that TR tried to hide it but she could always tell. She says he would shoot up and then take out his frustrations on her. She remarks that he was such a gentleman to not bruise her face when she had an audition coming up. Eli asks if she ever reported him but she says TR threatened to ruin her acting career. Eli is sorry that she had to go through that. She thinks he’s really just sorry that she didn’t report it. She adds that he doesn’t have to just take her word for it as last time, she ended up in the hospital and they took photos. She tells Eli that time, she didn’t have an audition coming up. She warns Eli to keep TR away from his wife and kids because he is the devil incarnate..

Shawn decides he should call Marlena and give her a heads up. Belle talks about having to take this seriously. Belle thinks she’s going to talk to Johnny because Susan said she felt the Devil’s presence in the DiMera Mansion yesterday so she needs to figure out who else was there other than her and Chad. Shawn feels that makes sense that the Devil would be at the DiMera Mansion.

Susan goes to see Marlena and tells her that she needs her help as she has something very terrible to tell her. Marlena informs her that Ben told her all about Belle. Susan points out that she didn’t feel the Devil’s presence with Belle just now. Marlena gets a call from Shawn and confirms that she’s with Susan now and she’s told her about Belle. Shawn informs her that Belle went to go talk to Johnny to try and figure out what happened last night. Marlena decides she will go talk to both of them. Marlena tells Shawn not to worry. Shawn tells her to take care and hangs up. Susan warns Marlena to be careful. Marlena assures Susan that she’s not fighting the Devil by herself as they are all here beside her and they are grateful for all she has done to take care of them. Susan worries that The Devil wants the baby and they can’t let him have the baby. Marlena promises they won’t as she then exits.

Chanel goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Johnny that she and Allie aren’t going to be in his movie and TR said that if Johnny agreed to recast them, he would let them out of their contracts. Johnny questions why he should. Chanel warns that if he doesn’t, they will make life a living hell for him and his producers. Johnny mocks her being upset. Chanel calls him a creep. Johnny wonders where all this passion is coming from and asks if she just can’t quit him.

Eli thanks the woman for coming in. She introduces herself as Beth. Eli asks if she’s in a hurry. Beth says she’s not, so Eli asks for an official statement from her. Beth assures that she would do anything to keep TR from harming another. Eli says he’ll be back and tells her that what she did took a lot of courage, so she should be proud of herself. Eli then exits the room.

Will questions Allie about Johnny telling Tripp that she slept with Chanel and that Tripp believed him. Allie explains that it’s true that she slept with Chanel. Will jokes that it’d be hypocritical if he was shocked. Allie says it’s not Johnny’s fault since she did what she did, but he was involved since it happened on the night that Johnny ended things with Chanel at the wedding reception. Allie admits that she was attracted to Chanel before that and they kissed a couple times, so she didn’t feel bad about that. Allie states that she loves Tripp, but she’s so confused about Chanel.

Chanel tells Johnny that she’s not over him because she’s human and she loved him enough to marry him. Chanel argues that she can’t just turn that off like a light switch. Johnny jokes about rewriting a scene for her since she has all this untapped passion. Chanel tries to slap him but he warns her not to even think about it. Johnny decides he doesn’t need this drama. Johnny agrees that if she drops her lawsuit, he will let her and her girlfriend out of his movie. Belle arrives and tells Johnny that she needs to talk to him. Johnny says he’s in the middle of something. Belle repeats that she needs to talk to him. Chanel says she needs a break, so they will pick this up when Belle leaves. Chanel exits as Belle informs Johnny that Susan just accused her of being the Devil. Belle asks if Johnny saw 666 written on the back of her coat last night. Johnny questions Susan saying that. Belle adds that Susan said she felt Lucifer’s presence in the house. Johnny argues that they saw him exorcised. Belle brings up Susan also saying that the Devil could have gone in to someone else. Belle starts to worry and says that Johnny said he was in the middle of something with Chanel so he can just call her. Johnny stops her and says there was something off about last night so maybe they should put their heads together and see what they can figure out.

TR pays the man for the drugs. He comments that it’s more than what they agreed on. TR says he’s a big tipper, so he says this could be the start of a beautiful friendship and walks away. Eli approaches. TR remarks that it’s funny running in to him here. TR says he was just talking to Lani about getting together some time. Eli says that’s not happening. TR knows Eli is busy but says he’s flexible. Eli warns that he won’t be for long because he was just heading to the Salem Inn to talk to him about a conversation he just had with Beth Howard. Eli asks if that rings a bell.

Lani goes to the police station and in to the interrogation room. She sees Beth and says she was just looking for Eli. Beth tells her that she just missed him.

TR claims not to know Beth Howard. Eli informs him that she’s at the police station right now and just told him that everything TR has been telling Lani and Paulina is a load of crap as he’s still using and that he used Beth as a punching bag last year. TR says she’s lying because he didn’t use her in his last movie and she didn’t take it well. Eli argues that his Hollywood crap doesn’t work on him. Eli then finds the bag of heroin on the ground and asks what they have here. TR claims to have no idea and that someone must dropped it. Eli says that someone is TR.

Will tells Allie that confused is not the worst thing to be and that figuring out who you are can be a life’s work. Allie brings up having a baby and being a mother, so she’s supposed to be a grown up but she doesn’t even know this very basic thing about her. Allie then wonders aloud if she’s gay.

Chanel returns to the living room and finds Johnny seemingly knocked out on the ground.

Susan goes to see Ben and tells him that everything is going to be alright as she just spoke with Marlena. Susan declares that if anyone can figure out what the Devil is up to, Marlena can.

Marlena goes to the DiMera Mansion where Devil Belle now answers the door with yellow eyes.

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Y&R Update Friday, March 11 2022

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Recap written by Christine

It was a new day, and Jack and Phyllis went back to Keemo’s house. Jack couldn’t sleep last night. He kept thinking about all that he and Keemo lost. Phyllis let Jack know that he had a lot of people supporting him. He said this was a lot more difficult than he expected. He’d wept with regret over losing all that time with his son, and Phyllis was the only thing that got him through. He thanked her, and she said that she was happy to do it. They smelled orange blossom perfume, and she said someone had been in the house since they left.

Jack and Phyllis didn’t find any other signs of another person being in the house. Jack wanted to think this was the person who’d been sending him texts. He or she never responded when Jack texted and asked if there was something else he was supposed to find. Phyllis suggested they go through the box again. Jack found a picture of a young woman in the box. That picture wasn’t there before. The back of the picture said “Allie” and it had a phone number on it. Jack noticed that this lady looked like the young girl in the photo taken in Vietnam, all grown up. Jack didn’t know who this person was to Keemo. Phyllis asked if the number on the photo was the same as the one the texts were coming from. They weren’t. Jack called the number. He left his name and a message asking Allie if they could talk about Keemo. Phyllis reminded Jack to call him Hao.

Phyllis suggested that Allie was the texter, using a different phone. Jack was trying to keep an open mind. He didn’t want to jump to conclusions. Allie called back, and Jack asked if she could meet him to talk at Hao’s house. Allie was busy now, but she’d come by later. Phyllis promised Jack that Allie would have the answers. She urged him to come up with a plan so that he didn’t bombard Allie with questions. He was wound up, so he decided to go for a walk. He asked Phyllis to stay in case Allie arrived, and she quickly agreed. He thanked her for everything.

Jack returned and called for Phyllis. She came in from the garden and said it was gorgeous. She wondered if Keemo designed it. She noted that Jack didn’t seem any more relaxed, and she suggested he go sit in the garden. Phyllis was wondering if she shouldn’t be here when Allie arrived. Jack was adamant that he wanted Phyllis with him. He didn’t know what to expect. “I’m unsure of my footing and you are solid ground,” he said. She took his hand, and he kissed her hand. Just as Jack decided that Allie wasn’t coming, she walked in. Allie seemed cautious and asked what Jack and Phyllis were doing here. She asked if they were lawyers or with the bank. She thought the estate was settled. Jack told Allie his full name, and there was no sign of recognition on her part. He explained that he was Hao/Keemo’s father. Allie looked startled.

Abby and Chance stopped by Devon’s place. They sent a text earlier that he didn’t receive. They were there to take the baby home early. Chance was sorry they sprang this on Devon. Devon said it was okay. He was planning to bring the baby back later. Chance was hoping he, Abby and Dom could spend some family time together before his therapy session. Devon wished he’d had more head’s up, but he knew they all had to be flexible. Amanda came downstairs. Chance thanked Devon for being considerate, adding that he and Abby would’ve understood if he’d kicked them to the curb. Devon said it was okay. He knew he’d see Dom soon.

Once they were alone, Amanda asked Devon how he really felt about letting Dom leave early. He said he’d picked the baby up early sometimes, so it was only fair that Abby and Chance got to do the same. Amanda thought the co-parenting arrangement was impressive, but she knew Devon wasn’t okay with this. He siad nothing was bothering him, but he could tell something was bothering Chance. Amanda noticed how anxious Chance was. Devon was concerned about what the tension would do to Dominic. Devon thought therapy had been a lot more difficult for Chance than he anticipated.

Back at their house, Abby overheard Chance telling Dom that therapy wouldn’t be nearly as fun as hanging out together was. She joined the conversation and said she thought he’d be more comfortable after he got his first session out of the way. He said the problem wasn’t Dr. Huffman. He was just worried about bringing up all the trauma, and he didn’t know where it would end. Abby offered some supportive words. Chance hoped Dom wasn’t picking up on his nerves. Abby promised that Dom only felt Chance’s love. Chance knew therapy would be hard and that he’d come out a better person. However, he didn’t know how to talk about his emotions. He was scared that when he had a breakthrough, everything would spill out, and it’d be messy. Abby was sure it would be messy, but she asked what was the worst that could happen. She suggested it’d be cathartic in a positive way. He loved her optimism, and he needed it now, and forever. They kissed.

At Dr. Huffman’s office, Chance said that they barely scratched the surface in his first session, but it took a lot out of him. He felt fortunate for Abby’s support. He drew a lot of his strength from her and his son. He was going to continue therapy so he could be the man he deserved. Dr. Huffman wanted to hear about the last day of the mission in Spain. Chance started to recite the details of that night in a matter-of-fact tone. Dr. Huffman clarified that Chance should focus on what he felt. Chance said he could hear his team yelling, and that hurt much worse than the shrapnel in his leg. Some of the toughest people he knew were screaming for their lives, and he couldn’t do anything – he couldn’t move. He felt worthless. The team stopped screaming, and he knew what that meant. He looked for survivors, called names, but there was nothing. The people who set the bomb showed up looking for survivors. He hid in the rubble and played dead – surrounded by the bodies of his friends. Every day, he asked why he survived and they didn’t.

Dr. Huffman said survivor’s guilt was a powerful trauma. He asked what Chance had been doing to cope before therapy. Chance stated that he’d tried to atone for what he did. Dr. Huffman was adamant that He told Chance didn’t do anything wrong, and he didn’t need to atone for surviving. Chance knew Dr. Huffman was trying to make him realize this wasn’t his fault, but Chance wasn’t there yet. Dr. Huffman asked what form the atonement took. Chance said he reached out to the families, told them their son/daughter or wife/husband was a hero. He paid for some of the funerals. Dr. Huffman asked if any of the families expressed resentment toward Chance, and he said no. Chance said his friend Justin’s wife wrote a letter saying she was thankful and telling him not to blame himself. She told him to find peace. “How the hell am I supposed to find peace when I hid? I was surrounded by death, and I hid,” he said. He asked how he was supposed to look his wife and son in the face. How could he reconcile who he was in Spain with this man who had this perfect life and family? He wanted to move on an embrace the future that was ripped away from his team, but he didn’t know how.

Chance came home, and Dom was being fussy. He was teething. Abby suggested he’d settle down if his dad held him. Chance didn’t think that would help. When Abby encouraged Chance, he snapped that he said no. He apologized, but she said she was sorry for not realizing he needed a moment to decompress. He said he had an intense session today, and he knew it’d get worse before it got better. He didn’t think it was right for Dom to be around the negative energy. Abby said they’d make things right, and she hugged Chance.

Rey visited Sharon at Crimson Lights. She was doing her end of the year inventory – it was March, but she was a bit behind. They started talking, and he learned that they’d have the house to themselves because Noah was at work and Faith was babysitting Christian. Rey had a few hours off from work, and he wanted to spend them with Sharon. He said they could go bowling, or to the lake or to the bookstore. She had a better idea, but she wasn’t going to share it just yet.

Amanda and Devon went to Crimson Lights. Devon asked Rey if there was any word on when Chance was coming back to work. Rey said Paul was giving Chance all the time he needed. Devon asked if Sharon heard any updates on Chance’s progress in therapy. She hadn’t, and if she had, she wouldn’t be able to say. Devon was worried about how Chance’s trauma would affect Dom. Rey said a lot of people had Chance’s back, and Dom’s too.

Sharon and Rey were alone again, and they were about to leave for their private thing Sharon had planned. Faith called, and Christian quickly got on the phone. Sharon had a warm conversation with him and agreed to come by his house for a bit. The call ended. The little boy had a school project to do – he had to ask one of his favorite adults five questions, then take a picture of them for a poster. Rey thought it was sweet Christian told Sharon. He understood that they weren’t getting alone time today. Sharon was sorry. She said they could make a date for another time.

Chelsea arrived after Sharon left. She told Rey about her work trip, and he was happy things were going well for her. They talked, and at one point they reminisced about how Rey drove off with the food on the roof of the car when they were in Minnesota. She said she told Connor about that later, and he cracked up laughing about the food falling all over the ground. Rey asked how Connor was. He was great – she saw him as soon as she got back from NY. He loved the hockey jersey Rey got him. Rey mentioned that Blackhawks tickets were on sale. He thought it would be a cool road trip. She said that was a great idea and asked if he was planning to go. He couldn’t go, because of work. “When I saw tickets I thought of you…and Connor,” he said. Rey had noticed that Connor talkative about things he loved. Chelsea said Connor was shy, and he was only talkative with people he loved and trusted. She was glad Rey was one of those people.

Out on the patio, Amanda said that when Devon suggested Crimson Lights, she thought he wanted coffee – she didn’t realize he came to interrogate Sharon. He denied doing that, but Amanda said he kind of did. She said that he also got to ask Rey about Chance’s job. Devon didn’t plan to do that, but once he got here, he saw them he thought he could ask about Chance’s state of mind. Amanda was worried about Devon’s state of mind. She said that there was an amazing co-parenting agreement in place, and Chance was getting therapy, but Devon was still trying to find things to worry about. At first, she thought it was subconscious, but now she wasn’t too sure.

Devon wasn’t trying to cause trouble for Chance. He just wanted what was best for him. Amanda didn’t doubt that, but she was talking about the custody agreement. She didn’t think he was comfortable with it. He said he had everything he asked for. She said he seemed deflated whenever Dom left, and she saw it crushed him when Dom left early today. Amanda had an indelicate question, but she wanted the truth. She asked if he wanted sole custody of Dom. “I don’t want full custody of Dominic at all. Abby and Chance are his parents, and this is just a new dynamic that we’re all trying to figure out how to navigate,” he said. She believed him, but she didn’t understand why he was asking all these questions about Chance’s mental state. He’d been concerned about this since Chance’s return, and he noted that Amanda knew that. He didn’t think Chance realized the depth of his trauma. As someone who’d been through therapy, Devon knew you didn’t leave those emotions at the doctor’s office – Chance was taking them home to his family. Devon also knew that it could take a long time to have a breakthrough at therapy.

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GH Short Recap Friday, March 11, 2022

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Brook Lynn returns and Michael tries to persuade her to tell Chase how she feels about him but Brook Lynn is scared to tell Chase her feelings because if Chase doesn’t feel the same way it will ruin their friendship.

Elizabeth persuades Jake to see a therapist to help him deal with the deaths of Franco and Jason. Elizabeth tells Jake and Cameron she and Finn are taking a break, so, she can concentrate on her family.

Josslyn tells Carly about the sex video and she asks Spinelli to take it off the public websites. Spinelli also heads to the cabin to find the camera. Carly suspects Esme is responsible for the video so she decides to have a talk with Esme. Cameron also tells Elizabeth about the video and that he is worried about Josslyn.

Esme tells Nicolas that she will try to persuade Spencer to go to Nikolas and Ava’s vow renewal.

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Sharon and Rey are happy to spend some time alone together but they are interrupted by a call from Christian who needs Sharon’s help with a school project that has to be finished today. Sharon leaves to help Christian and later Rey runs into Chelsea at Crimson Lights and they talk about Connor.

Devon continues to worry about how Chance’s mental state could affect Dominic.

Jack and Phyllis find a picture of a young lady inside Keemo’s house. The back of the picture has the name Allie written on it. Jack calls the number and arranges to meet Allie at Keemo’s house. Jack and Phyllis wait a long time for Allie to arrive and when she finally arrives Jack explains to Allie that he is Keemo’s father and he wants to talk to her about Keemo.

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Bonnie goes to leave the Brady Pub but Nancy breaks down crying, so Bonnie goes back and hugs her. Bonnie asks her to talk to her about what’s wrong. Nancy doesn’t think she wants to hear it but Bonnie insists and swears that it will stay between them. Nancy declares that it’s her big fat gay husband.

Will and Sonny show up at Craig’s door. Craig asks if he can help them. Will says actually they are here to help him. Craig doesn’t understand and asks who they are. Sonny introduces he and Will then says they are here to talk about his boyfriend, Leo Stark. Craig says thanks but no thanks and shuts the door on them.

Brady finds Chloe at the bar and asks where Leo is. Chloe says he is on his way and asks about Will and Sonny. Brady says they should be at Craig’s room now. Chloe hopes that they can talk some sense in to Craig. Brady says they just have to buy them some time. Chloe remarks that she’ll need several drinks to make nice with Leo. Brady encourages that they will get through this whole thing together. Brady adds that it will be worth it just to get Leo off of Craig’s back. Chloe hopes it works. Brady asks if she thinks Leo suspects anything. Leo then appears and questions what is going on here. Chloe didn’t realize he was right there which Leo calls obvious. Leo asks Brady what he’s not supposed to be suspicious of.

Paulina goes to see Eli at his home. Eli notes that she looks like something is wrong. Paulina asks where Lani is. Eli responds that she took the twins to see her dad.

Lani walks through the town square with her twins. TR approaches and greets her. TR asks where they are off to. Lani responds that she’s taking the twins to spend the night with their grandfather.

Bonnie is surprised to learn that Craig is gay. Nancy says she just found out but has been suspicious of him for awhile. Nancy adds that a couple months ago, she went through his briefcase and found some condoms. Bonnie can’t imagine what she’s going through. Bonnie says she would never compare their experiences but she might know more than she thinks about this. Bonnie tells her about having a crush on a boy, who turned out to be gay, and it made her sad that he was ashamed of it. Bonnie says she loved him no matter what and they became closer because he was honest with her. Bonnie adds that they are still friends and talk all the time. Nancy points out that unlike Craig, he never had to live a lie or feel he had to marry a woman. Bonnie says her marriage ending doesn’t mean that what they had wasn’t real and wonderful. Bonnie encourages that they had fun and two beautiful children. Bonnie adds that relationships end for all sorts of reasons. Bonnie encourages her to treasure all the good memories. Nancy thanks her. Bonnie asks what they are going to do now. Nancy responds that Craig has already gotten himself a boyfriend. Nancy notes that was fast. Nancy points out that he’s younger and someone that Craig says he’s crazy in love with. Nancy calls it a big adjustment to be all alone after sharing 30+ years with someone who was her husband and best friend. Bonnie declares that if Craig has a new boyfriend, Nancy can get one too. Nancy doesn’t think that’s the answer but Bonnie thinks it is.

Sonny knocks on Craig’s door again and shouts that they aren’t going anywhere until he hears what they have to say. Craig then answers the door and invites them in. Craig assumes Chloe and Brady sent them which Will confirms and says is because they care about him. Sonny adds that they don’t want Craig to get hurt by Leo the same way he did. Craig knows Leo is far from perfect. Will says about as far as it gets actually. Craig says it still doesn’t change how he feels about him. Sonny says he knows what it’s like to be taken in by Leo and he learned the hard way that he is always out for himself.

Brady asks Leo how long he was standing over there. Leo doesn’t think he needs to explain himself right now. Chloe says they just ran in to each other. Brady claims he was meeting a client and Chloe just happened to be there. Leo says he knows exactly why they are here and points out that it’s a bar. Leo calls Brady a raging alcoholic and guesses he fell off the wagon again.

Paulina questions Eli letting Lani take the babies to see Ray Coates. Eli clarifies that she knows they don’t think of Ray as the kids’ grandfather or Lani’s dad and he meant Abe as the twins are spending the night at his house. Paulina apologizes and says Ray being in town just makes her nervous. Eli understands she has good reason but notes that TR hasn’t been back over since Paulina ran him off. Paulina is surprised since he never took no for an answer. Paulina says the other night, he was determined as ever to make sure he’s part of Lani’s life.

TR questions Lani taking the kids to see their grandfather and guesses that is Abe Carver, noting that he did his research. Lani says she should get going. TR invites her to join him for a drink after dropping the twins off. Lani doesn’t think that would be a good idea because Paulina wants her to stay very far away from him. TR understands and says he won’t push but he’ll be at the Brady Pub. Lani responds that she already had dinner. TR says he won’t keep her but she knows where he will be if she changes her mind. Lani tells him not to count on it. TR tells them to have a great night and walks away.

Leo tells Brady that he won’t tell anyone that he’s drinking again. Brady assures that he is sober and just happened to run in to Chloe, but he will get going. Leo invites Brady to join them on he and Chloe’s bonding session. Brady doesn’t want to intrude but Leo says that Brady is important to Chloe, so he’s important to him. Brady says he just made his day. Leo encourages Brady to stick around. Chloe agrees so Brady decides to stay. Leo sits with them. Chloe asks Leo to tell them everything about himself. Leo says they already know the bad stuff. Chloe wants to know the side that Craig knows, the real Leo, so she tells him to start from the beginning.

Craig tells Will and Sonny that they are wasting their time because he knows who Leo is and they are very happy together, so nothing they say can change that. Will says he has nothing to lose by hearing what Sonny has to say then. Craig agrees to listen and they sit down. Craig asks how Sonny met Leo. Sonny explains that he joined a dating app when he and Will got divorced. Sonny says he and Leo eventually met up for drinks and hit it off. Sonny says it all went really well until he found out it wasn’t an accident that they met on a dating app and that Leo was paid to pull him in and seduce him.

Bonnie tells Nancy that the best way to get over somebody is to find somebody new. Nancy cries that she doesn’t want somebody new. Bonnie encourages that being a little uncomfortable with somebody new is a lot better than moping over someone you can’t have. Bonnie says her life is not over and she knows there’s another man out there for Nancy. TR Coates walks in to the Pub, so Bonnie tells Nancy that she thinks he just walked in the door. Bonnie says he’s gorgeous and calls TR over which Nancy questions. TR asks if he can help them. Bonnie hopes he can and introduces herself and Nancy. Bonnie says she is happily married but Nancy is single and ready to mingle. Bonnie suggests TR buy Nancy a drink.

Eli questions Paulina saying that TR told her that he intends to be part of Lani’s life. Paulina reveals that it was in his hotel room on Valentine’s Day. Eli questions what she was doing in his hotel room. Paulina says he sent her flowers so she took them back. Eli thinks she should’ve just dumped them in the garbage. Paulina didn’t want him to think she kept them. Eli doesn’t like Paulina being alone in a room with a guy who used to beat her. Paulina felt she had to go give him a piece of her mind and to warn him to stay away from Lani. Eli asks what he said. Paulina says that TR blamed her for hurting Lani. Eli says that’s how guys like him work. Paulina argues that TR tried to say her lying to Lani about him is the same as him hitting her. Eli assures that Lani knows she only lied to her to protect her from an abusive father. Paulina hopes that Lani gets that. Eli asks if she’s going to stay away from TR now. Paulina says that’s what she was planning on, but then something happened. Paulina tells Eli that TR started telling her how he had changed after time in prison. Eli asks what she’s thinking. Paulina remembers her plan to turn the Horton Town Square in to Price Town. Eli asks what that has to do with anything since she realized she was wrong and apologized. Paulina points out that they all forgave her, so she wants to believe in second chances because they all gave her one. Eli says that was because she realized what she did was wrong, was genuinely sorry, and she apologized. Paulina wishes there was a way that to make sure that TR Coates and her low life ex are not still the same man.

TR tells Nancy that it’s nice to meet her but he’s waiting for someone so he walks away. Nancy tells Bonnie that was so embarrassing and thinks he was totally turned off. Bonnie argues that he just had plans. Bonnie calls her an attractive, charming woman. Bonnie tells her to just wait until she gets her on a dating app. Nancy doesn’t think those things are for her but Bonnie thinks they are. Bonnie tells Nancy to come to her house with her.

Craig questions why some woman would pay Leo to seduce Sonny. Sonny explains that she was trying to get back at Victor through his company, Titan, where he was CEO, so when he and Leo started dating, Leo got a job at Titan as Sonny’s assistant and that was Vivian Alamain’s doing. Craig questions why he’s telling him all of this. Sonny says he knows where he is as he had just lost the love of his life, so they were both vulnerable and Leo knew it. Sonny doesn’t want Leo to use Craig, the same way he used him. Craig questions what Leo did other than saying he liked him and taking a job. Sonny explains that he would either have to give up the job or they would have to stop seeing each other so as to not mix business and pleasure. Sonny adds that Leo chose the job and then they ended up having sex in his office where Leo planted a camera and planned to sue him for sexual harassment in a scandal to take down the company which Vivian wanted. Will points out that Leo was happy to do it if the price was right.

Leo talks to Chloe and Brady about being an artist and having a few gallery showings. Chloe asks about his art. Leo says he was a painter and did it all. Brady asks more questions. Leo asks if they are really this fascinated by his love of art or if they are stalling to give Will and Sonny more time to hate on him to Craig. Chloe claims to have no idea what he’s talking about. Leo tells her to save the innocent act and asks if she really thought he was dumb enough to think that she suddenly wanted to hang out with him. Leo insults them and says he’s had enough. Brady stops him to ask how he knew what they were up to. Leo says he was suspicious, so he hung around the Salem Inn long enough to see Sonny and Will arrive and ask for Craig’s room number. Leo is sure they are giving Craig an earful right now.

Sonny asks Craig if Leo told him that he blackmailed him in to marrying him. Craig confirms he’s well aware that they were married. Sonny argues that Leo was dying to be Mr. Sonny Kiriakis and bets he’s dying to Mr. Dr. Wesley, but it’s always about the money with him. Craig questions how Leo was able to blackmail him into marriage. Sonny calls it complicated but says it all started when Will found out about Leo’s past as a male escort, which would destroy his sexual harassment case. Sonny says when they confronted Leo with the information, he attacked Will, so he pushed him off and he hit his head. Will adds that they thought he was dead, so they rolled him up in a rug to get rid of the body. Will admits they are not proud of it. Sonny says they made a horrible mistake but Leo was alive and healed just fine, but when he got back to Salem, he said if he didn’t marry him, he would have him charged with attempted murder. Craig feels Leo is the victim here, not them, and says it was in the past. Craig says they have all done things they are not proud of, but Leo has changed. Craig then opens the door for them to leave. Sonny responds that he’s sorry but he’s wrong, and he can prove it.

Eli wants to know the truth about TR Coates just as much as Paulina does, so he can make a background check because he has a contact at the ISA. Paulina says he sounds like the solution to her problems. Eli assures that he’ll start digging tomorrow and if there’s anything to prove that TR hasn’t changed, he’ll find it.

Chloe tells Leo that she won’t try to apologize for trying to protect her dad. Chloe doesn’t trust Leo and never will as she thinks he’s after Craig for his money. Leo only cares about what Craig thinks and says that Craig has never been happier. Leo adds that Craig hasn’t been happy in a really long time. Leo assures that he loves Craig with his entire heart and soul. Leo decides he’s going to be with the man he loves but jokes they should do this again sometime. Leo then exits, leaving Brady and Chloe disappointed in their plan.

Craig informs Sonny and Will that he knows all about Leo stealing the emerald and from what he understands, several major cities would’ve been vaporized if Leo didn’t switch the emeralds, so in his book, Leo is a hero. Will questions thinking Leo stole the emerald to be a hero. Craig responds that he is a hero to him. Craig asks if they read anything about Leo’s parents. Sonny reveals that he did meet Leo’s mom. Craig asks if they knew Leo’s father used to physically and emotionally abuse him and ridicule him because he was gay. Craig adds that Leo stood up to his father by embracing who he was and he wishes he had that strength at his age. Craig assures he’s not naïve and gullible as he sees Leo Stark for exactly who he is and he makes him happy. Craig tells Will and Sonny to get out of his room. Sonny tells Craig that they didn’t come because they think he’s naïve, but because he wishes that someone had warned him about Leo. Sonny and Will then exit the room as Leo arrives and tells them, “nice try, bitches”.

Bonnie brings Nancy to her room for a makeover. Nancy says she doesn’t have to do this. Bonnie says it’s no trouble as Justin had a last minute meeting with a client. Bonnie says they have to stick together and when they are done, Nancy will love looking in the mirror. Bonnie says before she knows it, dudes will be eating out of her hand on the dating app. Bonnie suggests also doing something with her hair.

TR sits alone at the Pub and tells himself to give up as it’s not happening, so he asks for the check. Lani then enters the Pub, surprising TR. TR says he’s so glad she came. Lani says it’s just one drink and tells him not to look too much in to it. Lani clarifies that Abe Carver is her father and that is not up for discussion. Lani adds that she will never okay with what he did to Paulina as it’s never okay for a man to put his hands on a woman. TR swears to never do anything that horrible again. Lani warns him about if she finds out this new him is an act and reminds him that she is a cop. Lani admits part of her is curious about him but she doesn’t know where this will lead. Lani says against her better judgment, she’s here. TR calls it a start and thanks her. TR asks if she’s sure she’s not hungry. Lani agrees to eat so TR calls for the waitress.

Nancy asks Bonnie if her hair scared TR off. Bonnie recalls Nancy having gorgeous red hair back in the day and goes to get hair dye.

Will and Sonny meet Chloe and Brady at the bar. Chloe hopes they were able to get through to Craig. Will says unfortunately, not even close. Sonny adds that Craig is even more convinced than before that Leo loves him.

Leo returns to Craig’s room and they kiss.

Eli begins researching TR Coates as he calls Agent Billie Reed. Eli informs her that Shane Donovan told him that she is the one to speak to if he ever needed help from the ISA. Eli says he’s going to need everything they’ve got on a guy he’s investigating. Eli says it’s TR Coates, who used to go by Ray as well.

Lani orders mayonnaise with her fries and acknowledges that everyone thinks it’s gross. TR points out that he was just about to ask for the same thing and says it must be in the genes.

Bonnie has Nancy dye her hair red and a new outfit. Bonnie praises her look and assures they will get her a young, hot hunk.

Craig and Leo lay in bed together. Craig asks about Leo’s time with Chloe. Leo says it was fine and mentions that Brady was there. Leo claims that Chloe asked him questions and seemed interested in getting to know him. Craig informs him that it was only pretend because she sent Will and Sonny to pay him a visit. Leo mentions seeing them on his way out and figured they were there to see him. Craig questions Leo knowing they were her and asks if he told them. Leo says that Chloe is his daughter so he doesn’t want to get between them. Craig doesn’t know what he did to deserve him but says he did it right.

Chloe complains that this was all for nothing but Brady encourages that Craig still got to hear about Leo from the two that Leo hurt them most. Will brings up that Leo made sure Craig knew about his rotten childhood with his homophobic father. Chloe laments that it would get to Craig. Will assures they didn’t get to him. Chloe refuses to give up, feeling she has to make Craig see Leo for who he really is. Sonny thinks he has an idea…

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Justin sits at home in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion, reading a book. Bonnie walks in wearing a robe. Justin thought they were going out to dinner but Bonnie informs him that Victor and Maggie went to Chicago on an overnight trip, so they have the whole place to themselves and she’s always wanted to make love in the light of a roaring fire. Bonnie then removes her robe right as Justin’s son, Sonny walks in to the room.

Marlena finishes a call at the hospital and comments on it being her third patient this week to cancel. Her grandson Will then arrives, surprising her with his return to Salem.

John and Brady eat together at the Brady Pub. John tells him about Marlena running in to Steve and Kayla at the hospital. Brady asks how they are doing. John says they are in pretty good shape considering what Kristen put them through. Brady says they never would have been on that island if he hadn’t hired Steve to find Kristen and he knew it would be dangerous. John argues that Steve knew what he was getting in to, he’s just sorry Brady didn’t get the answers he was looking for. Brady mentions that Steve said Kristen swore she had nothing to do with framing him for Philip’s death. Brady adds that now that Kristen has escaped again, he’s at square one and doesn’t even know if Philip is alive or dead. John points out that until then, he can’t move on with Chloe.

Chloe and Nancy sit together in the town square. Chloe tells Nancy that she has to tell her something about last night. Chloe reveals she wasn’t working late. Nancy says she knew that and guesses that she and Brady went out for Valentine’s Day. Chloe confirms that she did go out with Brady, but it wasn’t a date as they had dinner with Craig and his new boyfriend.

Craig and Leo have room service in their hotel room. Leo says he likes having him all to himself but Craig says he’s not sure about their relationship.

Brady tells John that he’s right since Chloe and Philip were together when he disappeared. Brady admits he would love to start something up with Chloe but he doesn’t feel right pursuing a relationship with her while they don’t know what happened to Philip. John asks what if they never find out. Brady notes that Nancy asked the same question and he guesses that he and Chloe would stay in limbo. John questions that being forever. Brady talks about Nancy being determined to play cupid but she’s backed off recently since finding out that her husband has been cheating on her with a man. John questions Brady meeting Craig’s boyfriend. Brady reveals that John has met him too.

Nancy asks Chloe about the man Craig is seeing being in Salem. Chloe confirms that he flew in last night and he did it before Craig could even stop him. Chloe mentions his name is Leo Stark. Chloe admits she was reluctant to do it, so she took Brady for emotional support. Nancy questions them having a double date. Chloe says it wasn’t like that and apologizes for not being upfront with her but she didn’t want her to feel like she wasn’t being loyal to her. Nancy declares that Chloe totally betrayed her.

Leo questions Craig having doubts about them but guesses he shouldn’t be surprised after Chloe and Brady attacked him at dinner. Leo admits it was awkward, horrible, and a complete disaster but says it wasn’t his fault because Chloe and Brady never even gave him a chance as they were determined to belittle him in front of the man he loves. Craig brings up Brady saying that Leo tried to screw him over. Leo argues that Brady is a total drama queen, who made a big deal out of nothing and poisoned Chloe against him. Leo asks if Brady has turned Craig against him too.

Justin and Bonnie are surprised to see Sonny back home and not in Arizona. Sonny guesses he should’ve called first as he turns away. Justin checks on Bonnie, who says she’s just totally mortified. Justin tells Sonny that he can turn around now as Bonnie puts her robe back on.

Will informs Marlena that they dropped Arianna off with Gabi and Sonny is seeing Justin. Marlena is so glad he’s there since he doesn’t get a chance to visit very often. Will says he’s sorry it’s been so long, especially considering everything Marlena has been through. Marlena says it’s just so good to see his face and he’s a perfect pick me up. Will asks if something is wrong. Marlena explains that her professional reputation has taken a hit and her career might be over.

John is shocked to learn that Craig is dating Leo Stark. Brady talks about how it was supposed to be a nice dinner but instead it was he and Chloe trying to convince Craig to dump Leo, but Craig wasn’t having it. Brady gets that Craig is in love and it’s an important relationship since he’s willing to throw away his marriage to Nancy. Brady reveals that he and Chloe have devised a plan to rescue Craig from Leo’s clutches but John warns that he thinks that’s a really bad idea.

Nancy cries that Chloe always took her father’s side against her which Chloe calls not true and says she’s not taking sides. Nancy complains that she spent last night alone while Chloe and Brady were out celebrating Valentine’s Day with her father and his new boyfriend. Chloe apologizes for hurting her feelings. Nancy doesn’t think she should have gone. Chloe cries that she doesn’t want to hurt Craig’s feelings either as she loves both of them and she doesn’t like being stuck in the middle of this. Nancy cries that she’s so sorry and agrees they have put her in a terrible position. Nancy feels so displaced, thinking of Chloe and Brady being out with Craig and his new boyfriend, bonding and having a great time. Chloe assures that’s not exactly how it went as the whole evening was a complete disaster.

Craig admits he wasn’t thrilled to hear about all the schemes Leo has pulled but says he has no right to judge since he’s done his share of underhanded things. Craig says the problem is that his daughter can’t stand him. Leo argues that Chloe doesn’t even know him so that’s unfair. Craig has reservations about moving forward in this relationship if that means there’s a chance of losing Chloe over it. Leo argues that he can’t let Chloe dictate his love life. Craig says that his daughters are very important to him. Leo asks if he’s breaking up with him then.

Justin and Sonny hug, talking about how much they missed each other. Justin hopes that they are in town for awhile. Sonny says it’s all kind of up in the air right now. Sonny guesses he should’ve given some notice but asks if he minds if they stay here for a little while. Justin assures that this is his home. Bonnie jokingly promises to lock the door next time her and Justin are alone together. Bonnie then goes to change clothes. Justin apologizes to Sonny for that. Sonny understands they are still in their honeymoon phase. Sonny apologizes if he’s a little awkward about Bonnie because she looks so much like his mom but is so different. Sonny says he’s tried to let it go to support their marriage but he can’t forget about all things Bonnie did to Adrienne. Sonny tells Justin that he’s sorry. Justin says there’s no need to apologize as he understands this is difficult for him. Justin knows Sonny and Adrienne were very close and it was a terrible loss for all of them. Justin thought maybe Sonny had moved beyond his animosity towards Bonnie but guesses that’s not the case.

Marlena tells Will about all those years ago when she was possessed and how she lost all her patients then while now it’s happening all over again, so she shouldn’t be too surprised. Will points out that she’s not possessed anymore and she’s better. Marlena says it’s not that simple since the Devil was giving out very bad advice to her patients. Marlena notes that she apparently encouraged one of her patients to cheat on her husband in the form of self care. Will argues that they didn’t have to take that advice. Marlena responds that she did take her advice and now her life is in shambles and she’s switching to another doctor like half of her patients. Marlena expects that the board will want her to resign.

Brady asks John how it’s a bad idea to keep Craig from being used. John asks how he knows Leo is using him. Brady calls Leo bad news and says he’s after Craig for his money because he’s a scam artist. John suggests people can change. Brady questions why John is defending Leo. John reveals he doesn’t think Leo is as bad as Brady is making him out to be.

Chloe tells Nancy that she told Craig that he was making a huge mistake and she knows she upset him and that he was freaked out, but she didn’t care, and then she and Brady stormed out of the bar. Chloe tells Nancy that she thinks Leo is a lying snake, using Craig for his money. Nancy declares that if Craig is being taken advantage of, she can’t do nothing. Chloe feels she shouldn’t get involved. Nancy points out that he’s still her husband. Chloe reminds her that she asked him for a divorce. Nancy says that was before she knew that he was being duped by a gold digger. Nancy then rushes off to the Salem Inn.

Craig tells Leo that he’s feeling so conflicted and it’s been complicated from the beginning. Leo argues that Craig is just afraid of being with a man and is looking for an excuse. Craig assures that’s not it. Leo argues that they hit one tiny bump in the road but they love and understand each other. Leo knows this is overwhelming and says he was very young when he came out, but for Craig, he’s turning his entire life upside down. Leo calls that a good thing because Craig lived his life until now for his wife and daughters while denying his true feelings. Leo encourages that now it’s time for Craig to be his true self and he cannot let Nancy, his daughters, or anybody stop him from doing that. Craig asks what if his daughters cut him out of their lives. Leo assures that won’t happen and promises they will come around when they see how happy he is. Craig tells Leo how much he loves him. Leo says he loves him too as they hug. They then remove each others shirts until Nancy walks in and orders Leo to get his paws off of her husband. Chloe follows her in and apologizes to Craig, saying it was all her fault. Nancy says that Chloe was just telling her all about Leo and how he’s taking advantage of him. Craig says this isn’t the time or place. Nancy accuses Leo of being after Craig’s money. Leo talks about hearing what a wonderful person and mother Nancy is. Leo understands this must be difficult for her, but he assures that his love for Craig is real with no hidden agenda. Nancy calls Leo the man who stole her husband. Leo wants them to be friends which Nancy laughs off. Leo says Nancy and Craig will still be in each others’ lives because of their children so he wants them to get along. Leo proposes a toast to new beginnings.

Brady reminds John of the horrible things that Leo did to their family. John acknowledges that Leo had problems but when he and Leo thought they were father and son, he saw a different side of him. John calls Leo just a kid who was desperate for love and acceptance. Brady doesn’t think that excuses his behavior. John suggests maybe Leo has found that love and acceptance with Craig and it’s possible it made him a better person. Brady sticks with his doubts and says John can defend Leo, but he knows damn well that Leo is going to break Craig’s heart in two unless he does something to break them up.

Will asks Marlena if the board has asked her to resign. Marlena says no but they have been dropping hints. Marlena adds that it won’t help that “Possessed: The Marlena Evans Story” is coming out soon. Will is surprised to learn that Johnny is still making the movie. Marlena is surprised that Johnny didn’t tell Will because he’s still giving Will story credit. Will questions how Johnny could go forward with it. Marlena explains that his producer is making him fulfill his contract and he couldn’t get out of it. Will feels there has to be something they can do since it’s Marlena’s life story. Marlena says unfortunately, she had already signed the release so she doesn’t have any options. Marlena declares that when the movie does come out, she expects to be fired if that hasn’t happened already.

Justin asks Sonny if he didn’t come to their first wedding because he didn’t approve of Bonnie. Sonny assures he did have a work emergency and couldn’t take time off. Sonny adds that he would have given his blessing but some things that happened at the ceremony gave him pause. Justin argues that he wasn’t there. Sonny says he heard all about Bonnie shooting a woman, leaving the bloody corpse in their bed and then came down to marry him like nothing happened and then Xander walks in to collect a million dollars that she stole from him and she left in handcuffs. Sonny asks if he can blame him for having been a little concerned. Justin calls it a long story as none of it was Bonnie’s fault. Sonny points out that wasn’t even the end of it. Justin knows he nearly lost his law license but that wasn’t her fault either. Sonny argues that Justin tried to extort a judge. Justin admits he did it for Bonnie and he would do it again. Sonny remarks that it’s not very comforting. Justin gets what happened at their wedding gave him pause, but he needs to know if Sonny is not going to move on from that. Justin asks Sonny if he still has a problem with his wife. Sonny admits that Bonnie is not the wife he would’ve chosen for Justin, but if she makes him happy then he will give her a chance and support this marriage 1000%. Justin hugs Sonny and says it means so much to him. Bonnie, having overheard from outside the room, rushes in with tears in her eyes to hug Sonny and tell him that it means so much to her too. Bonnie thanks Sonny for not hating her. Sonny assures that he doesn’t hate her and he just needed to hear directly from Justin that he is happy, so they are good. Bonnie declares that she’s so relieved as now they can be a family. Bonnie tells Sonny that he can call her mom if he wants. Sonny says not to get carried away.

John knows Brady is trying to protect Craig but warns that he and Chloe just need to stay out of this. Brady appreciates John’s input but says it’s kind of too late as the plan is already under way. John questions what this plan is. Marlena arrives with Will, surprising John and Brady. They get up and hug Will. John asks Marlena about not telling him that Will was coming. Marlena calls it a complete surprise to her as well. John asks what brings Will here. Brady then reveals that it was him who asked Will and Sonny to come to Salem.

Leo acknowledges this is an awkward situation because he’s dating Nancy’s husband, but says they don’t have to be at each others’ throats. Leo remarks that he is what’s best for Craig and how happy he is. Nancy says it’s one thing for Craig to ask her to accept that he’s gay, but not to deal with this piece of trash Leo. Leo argues that he’s trying to extend an olive branch. Nancy tells him to stick it where the sun don’t shine. Nancy then takes the glass of champagne and tosses it on Leo. Nancy then walks out of the room. Craig asks if Chloe is going to go after her. Chloe feels Nancy wants to be alone right now and since she’s here, she wanted to apologize to Leo which surprises him. Chloe says she felt like she was out of line the other night and hoped they could start over.

Justin and Bonnie sit together. Bonnie is so happy things went well with Sonny. Justin calls him a good man. Justin points out that Sonny and Will are going to be out for awhile, so they can pick up where they left off. Bonnie feels the mood is broken now and she’s hungry so she offers to go get something to eat. Justin asks if she’s sure she wants the roaring fire to go to waste. Bonnie suggests they have a picnic right in front of it. Bonnie tells Justin to resume reading and she’ll be home before he knows it.

Craig questions Chloe suddenly being willing to give Leo another chance. Chloe admits she would be skeptical of anyone Craig is dating and she was just thinking about what she said, so she felt like she was being unreasonable. Chloe says they all have a past and whatever Leo’s is. Chloe adds that all that matters is that Leo clearly makes Craig happy, so she hoped they could start again. Leo agrees so Chloe offers to take Leo out for drinks tonight just the two of them. Leo agrees and says he’ll go get dressed. Chloe says she will go get them a table at the bar to have their do over from the other night. Craig thanks Chloe for doing this and tells her how much it means to him as he hugs Chloe.

John asks Will if he and Sonny didn’t mind just dropping everything to fly here, just to talk to Craig. Sonny arrives and calls it the perfect chance to see family and friends. Brady explains that he was just filling them in on their plan. Sonny is glad Brady called because he wouldn’t want anyone else to go through the hell that Leo put he and Sonny through. Will asks when they talk to Craig. Brady says he’s waiting to hear from Chloe as it’s all about making sure Leo isn’t around. Brady gets a text from Chloe that step one is green lit. Brady declares that Operation: Free Craig is a go.

John and Marlena go to the Kiriakis Mansion to see Justin. John says they are sorry to drop by so late. Marlena hopes they aren’t intruding on Justin’s evening. Justin says not at all as Bonnie just left to pick up dinner. Justin asks what’s going on. John reveals that they need a lawyer. Justin asks why they didn’t ask Belle. Marlena explains that Belle is awfully busy with EJ’s appeal. Justin asks what he can do for them. Marlena is afraid the hospital is going to ask her to resign. Justin questions why they would do that. Marlena informs him that they didn’t like some of the things she did when she was not herself. Justin calls that unfair since those things were not her fault. John states that they don’t see it that way and they worry that Marlena might be in for a real fight. Marlena hopes that Justin will represent her if that happens. Justin agrees and says he’s always happy to help a friend.

Nancy sits at the bar of the Brady Pub and thinks back to her relationship with Craig. Nancy takes a drink and tries to tell herself not to cry. Bonnie enters and recognizes Nancy as Chloe’s mom. Bonnie introduces herself as Mimi Lockhart’s mom. Bonnie tells Nancy that it’s nice to see her and asks if she’s okay. Nancy claims she’s fine and everything is great as she blames allergies. Bonnie says it was good to see her and to have a good evening. Bonnie goes to leave but Nancy breaks down crying, so Bonnie goes back and hugs her.

Will and Sonny show up at Craig’s door. Craig asks if he can help them. Will says actually they are here to help him. Craig doesn’t understand and asks who they are. Sonny introduces he and Will then says they are here to talk about his boyfriend, Leo Stark.

Brady finds Chloe at the bar and asks where Leo is. Chloe says he is on his way and asks about Will and Sonny. Brady says they should be at Craig’s room now. Chloe hopes that they can talk some sense in to Craig. Brady says they just have to buy them some time. Chloe remarks that she’ll need several drinks to make nice with Leo. Brady encourages that they will get through this whole thing together. Brady adds that it will be worth it just to get Leo off of Craig’s back. Chloe hopes it works. Brady asks if she thinks Leo suspects anything. Leo then appears and questions what is going on here.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, March 10, 2022

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Recap written by Eva

Nikki persuades Victoria to talk to Michael and she leaves a message on Michael’s phone for him to return her call.

Lauren tells Victor she will never forgive him if anything happens to Michael.

Nate tells Elena he is having doubts about Ashland after he spoke with him about Victoria allegations.

Kevin tells Lauren he looked at Michael’s phone and couldn’t find anything but if Michael doesn’t contact them tomorrow he will involve the police.

Victor calls his private detectives and tells them to find Michael, as well as, the evidence that proves Ashland is lying, about having cancer.

Ashland asks Victoria to look him in the eye and tell him she believes he is telling the truth. Victoria tells Ashland that she believes him and will always support him. Victoria gives Ashland the Co-CEO contract for him to dign.

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Y&R Update Thursday, March 10 2022

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At Crimson Lights, Victoria was short with Nikki, leading Nikki to say she wasn’t the enemy. Victoria was furious because her parents weren’t accepting that she was an adult who had the right to live her own life without interference. She accused Nikki of knowing Victor was saying Ashland faked his cancer. Nikki explained that she found out shortly before Victoria did. Victoria noted that Nikki didn’t warn her. Nikki said she was in shock, and she wanted to think it was a mistake. Victoria hoped Nikki didn’t believe these hateful and disgusting insinuations. Nikki wasn’t sure what to believe. She noted that Ashland did die about his past. She added that Ashland acted like he’d just happened upon this clinic in Peru, when he’d actually been funding it for years. Victoria suggested she found it easy to forgive Ashland’s transgressions because she’d had to do the same thing for Victor so often. Nikki said all Victor ever tried to do was protect Victoria, even if his method wasn’t perfect. Nikki stated that Victor was trying to protect Victoria now too. “By going after my husband, he’s already lost me,” Victoria replied.

It broke Nikki’s heart that Victoria was talking like her relationship with Victor was irreparable. She asked if Victoria really thought Victor could make something like this up. Victoria pointed out that Victor was known to do underhanded things. She reminded Nikki that when Ashland had a heart attack, Victor made him sign over Newman Media before he’d call for help. Victoria asked if Victor was claiming Ashland faked the heart attack too. “What if these accusations are true,” Nikki asked. “How dare you, Mother!” Victoria replied. Victoria was sure the accusation was false. She conceded that Ashland had been ruthless, just like her father, but this would require a different level of deception. “You’re saying that the man that I adore doesn’t love me. You’re saying that he’s evil and conniving and that I have been a fool all along,” Victoria stated. Nikki gently suggested that Ashland had set this plan in motion before he even met Victoria. Nikki implored Victoria to talk to Michael and hear him out. Victoria was hurt and offended – she thought Nikki, of all people would be on her and Ashland’s side. “I am on your side. As your mother, your COO and your friend!,” Nikki was near tears as she stormed off. Victoria called Michael and left him a message.

At Newman Locke, Ashland blasted someone over the phone. He didn’t want any more surprises. “You disappoint me again, it’ll be your last time,” Ashland said then he ended the call. Nate showed up, and Ashland immediately knew he’d spoken to Victor. Nate wanted to hear Ashland say that Victor was wrong. Ashland said this was a revenge plot from some enemy he’d made along the way. Nate asked who hated Ashland that much. Ashland thought it’d be easier to name the people who didn’t want his head on a platter. Ashland noted that Nate was with him through the worst parts of his illness, and he was beside Ashland when he married the woman who changed his life. Ashland understood why Victor felt this way – he was protecting his daughter, assuming that was all it was. Ashland suggested Victor’s feelings had changed because Ashland wasn’t at death’s door anymore. Ashland needed to know Nate believed him. He valued their friendship, and he hated to believe Nate was buying into this. Nate wanted to believe Ashland, because one would have to be an awful person to lie about having a fatal illness.

Ashland wasn’t going to spend more time trying to figure out Victor’s motives. He said Nate was his primary concern. Ashland had few friends – the more money he made, the more isolated he’d become. Aside from Victoria, Nate was one of Ashland’s most trusted friends. Ashland felt he could confide in Nate and be honest with him. That was part of the reason he made the impulsive decision to ask Nate to be his best man, even though they hadn’t known each other that long. Ashland asked if Nate thought he could lie about something like this. Nate said it was difficult to imagine. Ashland said people had been coming after him his entire life. Ashland thought Victor bought into this because he never really trusted Ashland. Nate had known Victor a long time, and while Nate didn’t like everything Victor did, Victor was smart and thorough. Nate said Victor wouldn’t make an accusation like this without proof. Ashland said his enemies laid this trap carefully, but he wasn’t going to allow these people to dismantle the accomplishments he’d made with the Newmans. Nate asked if Ashland saw his marriage to Victoria as an accomplishment.

Ashland didn’t see the marriage as an accomplishment. Marrying Victoria was the best thing to ever happen to him. She was the true love of his life who stood by him through so many tribulations. Nate wanted to know what Ashland was referring to as an accomplishment. Ashland snapped that he was obviously talking about the merger, which was also the crowning achievement in Victoria’s career – she imagined it and made it happen. He couldn’t be happier more more proud of her. Marrying Victoria was a gift – she made him happy, and he’d made her happy too – happier than she’d ever been, according to her. He didn’t know how much longer he had left with her, but he wasn’t going to let anyone take away one single second of that time.

Ashland said Nate had gotten a look at how rough and tumble the business world could be at the higher levels. Ashland intended to expose this sham and put an end to it so they could focus on the future – one that included Nate at Newman Locke. Victoria came in, and Ashland told her why Nate was there. Victoria was humiliated that her family was spreading this rumor. Victoria said Nate saw Ashland’s records and the toll this had taken on him. Nate said everything he saw supported this diagnosis. Victoria asked Nate to go to her father and tell him how insane this was. Nate hoped the truth came out sooner than later. Ashland said they were lucky to have Nate as a friend. He looked forward to discussing Nate’s future at Newman Locke. Nate left. Victoria was relieved Nate wasn’t buying into this nonsense. Victoria wondered why Ashland looked so upset, given that he had the chief of surgery on his side. “Victor’s protecting his daughter. I can understand that. But why he felt the need to go to my friend and poison him against me…” Ashland supposed it was better that everything was out in the open. Ashland wanted to find out who was behind the disgusting allegations. He wanted to remove any shred of doubt from Victor’s mind, and from anyone else’s. Ashland was going to put all his energy in finding out who was trying to destroy his life. He asked Victoria if she could look him in the eye and say she believed him. She promised she’d always support him. She thought they should celebrate that. She gave him the contract that would make him her co-CEO. Ominous music played as Ashland signed the contract.

Nate met Elena at Society. He told her that someone was making scandalous accusations about Ashland. Elena said Ashland was no angel, but she’d thought falling in love with Victoria would’ve changed him. She asked if he thought the accusations were true. He didn’t want to believe it. He said it would’ve been one thing if Victor had approached him with this, but it was Nick. Elena understood the gravity of the Newman with the heart of gold reaching out. Nate heard Ashland out and found him very convincing, but Nate had doubts about Ashland and about taking the job at Newman Locke.

Elena told Nate they’d focus on getting a meal now. She wasn’t going to pry for details on Ashland. She told him to trust his gut – if something felt wrong, it probably was. Nate said that was what he was afraid of. He needed to find out who was behind this.

Lauren ran into Kevin at Society and asked when he last heard from his brother. It had been almost two days since she’d heard from Michael. Kevin had done some work for Victor, off the books, and he kept his employees busy. That was why Lauren had her reservations about this job. Victor persuaded Michael it was a part time job, then he sent Michael out of the country, likely on some kind of shady business. Kevin thought there were a million reasons Michael could be out of contact – his phone was lost or broken, he didn’t have cell service, he’d gotten on a plane and turned it off. Lauren thought about all that too. Lauren said that Michael knew she’d be scared, and he’d find a way to let her know he was okay. She couldn’t shake the feeling Victor got Michael involved in something bad. Lauren believed Victor hired Michael so that he’d get attorney-client privilege. Lauren said Michael loved the idea of handling Victor’s secret projects, and she was afraid he was now paying the price.

Lauren thought Michael was doing work for Victor that would usually be done by a private investigator. Kevin was sure Michael could take care of himself. Lauren agreed, and that was why she was so worried. Kevin said he’d do some digging. Lauren was glad to hear that. Chloe arrived and she wanted to tell Lauren about Chelsea’s trip to NY. Lauren was interested, but she didn’t have time right now. She left. Kevin confided that he was worried about Michael. Kevin had predicted that if Michael went to work for Victor, it would only lead to trouble. Chloe didn’t want Kevin to let himself get pulled into Lauren’s fears about Michael. Chloe said there were a lot of mundane reasons why Michael could be out of contact. Kevin had told Lauren the same thing, but Lauren said something was off, and she was right. Kevin thought Victor chose Michael because he needed help doing something top secret and delicate. Kevin said if his brother was in trouble, he had no one to help him. Kevin thought they owed to to Michael to investigate.

Victor went to Newman Media and told Adam that Ashland called his bluff and told Victoria everything and proclaimed his innocence. Victoria believed Ashland, and she was furious with Victor. Victor said he’d been forced into the untenable position of telling his beloved daughter that she was married to a fraud. Adam said they knew Ashland’s reputation before he proposed. Victor was mad he allowed Ashland to come into their family and spin his web of deception. Adam said it wasn’t Victor’s fault. Victor said it would be if they allowed Ashland to sign the contract that made him co-CEO of Newman Locke. Victor wasn’t sure how to stop Ashland yet. Adam asked if Victor had heard from Michael. Victor hadn’t, and it bothered him terribly. He hoped Michael went into hiding. Adam thought they had to consider the possibility that Ashland countered their move and had his people stop Michael’s investigation. Victor knew he’d need irrefutable proof to get Victoria to trust him over her husband. Right now, Victor didn’t have it, and that meant Ashland was in the driver’s seat, to Victor’s chagrin.

Just before Michael went missing, he texted Victor to say he was gathering all the dirt he had on Ashland and sending it to him. Victor never received the information. It really hurt Victor to think he’d lose Victoria’s love and trust. Nikki walked in and said Victoria was furious and heartbroken. Nikki was worried about how Victoria and Victor would ever recover if Victor was wrong. Lauren arrived just in time to hear Adam say they couldn’t count on Michael to save the day. Lauren wanted answers, and she didn’t care if they had an audience. Victor sent Nikki and Adam away.

Victor said Michael was on a delicate mission, and he’d surely be home as soon as he could. Lauren wasn’t sure if Victor was covering something up, or if he didn’t want to admit he’d lost contact with Michael. Lauren asked what Victor got Michael into. Victor said it was a delicate mission that Michael could handle. Lauren said supposed to be a short fact-finding mission. She told him he made it sound like an adventure, and Michael ate it up. She thought that he forgot to tell Michael how dangerous this was. Victor said he’d never put Michael in danger. Lauren’s gut told her something was very wrong. Victor said Michael was a good friend, and if anything went wrong, he’d move heaven and earth to get him back to Lauren. Lauren thought they needed to do that now. Victor said they didn’t know anything was wrong. Lauren asked what Victor would do if Nikki fell off the radar. Victor said he’d do the same thing Lauren was doing, and if Nikki was alright, she’d ask him why he was so worried. Lauren hoped Victor was telling her the truth. “If anything happens to Michael, I will never forgive you,” she said. Lauren left.

Victor talked to someone on the phone about Michael. Victor said, not only was Michael a good friend, he had the evidence Victor needed. He told the person to get to work on finding Michael. Adam returned and said Michael was a smart guy who’d gotten himself out of some tough spots. Victor never expected Ashland to get the upper hand. He thought Ashland would do whatever he could to keep Michael quiet, especially now that his back was against the wall.

Lauren met Chloe and Kevin at Crimson Lights. Kevin hacked into Michael’s devices and hit a brick wall when he tried tracking his brother. Lauren said she thought Victor didn’t want to admit he didn’t know where Michael was. Kevin said that if they didn’t hear from Michael by morning, he was going to get his cop buddies involved.

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