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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Nicole and Rafe have champagne to celebrate. Rafe brings up the last time they were in the kitchen when he was arrested and he asked what she thought about starting a relationship and she never really answered him. Nicole says there was a lot going on. Rafe points out that now here they are back in the kitchen, so he’s going to ask her again, what she thinks about them. Nicole puts down their glasses of champagne and kisses Rafe until Ava comes out of the bedroom and says “how adorable”. Rafe questions how she got in. Ava reminds him that she has a key. Rafe orders her to put it down and get out. Ava asks if he thinks he can get rid of her that easy.

Sonny goes to see Chad at the DiMera Mansion and tells him that Will had to go back to Arizona on a big story. Sonny assures that the plan to run Leo out of town is still on as he’s not giving up until Craig realizes that Leo is using him. Sonny asks if Leo bought Chad’s staged fight with Abigail. Chad says that he seemed to but you never really know with Leo.

Leo and Craig are in Craig’s room at the Salem Inn. Craig gets an e-mail from the hospital HR department that looks like a job offer. Leo gets excited and asks if he should call him chief of staff. Craig says no, so Leo gets upset and says nobody double crosses him and gets away with it.

Marlena meets with Kayla in her office at the hospital. They talk about what Belle is going through. Kayla is glad she is okay. Marlena thought this whole mess was behind them but it’s not even close. Kayla asks how Marlena is doing. Marlena says it’s been awful seeing Belle through this. Kayla agrees to keep it to herself. The hospital administrator Seth Burns enters and says he needs to talk to Kayla, adding that it concerns Marlena too. Seth insists that Kayla fire Marlena immediately.

Craig tells Leo that nobody double crossed him. Leo argues that double crossing Craig is the same as doing it to him. Leo asks if they are kidding offering Craig a staff position. Craig explains that Seth Burns wasn’t in his office when he went to the hospital, but he ran in to Kayla so he had to tell her something, so he said he was looking for a job even if it was entry level. Leo argues that he just said that to throw her off and didn’t actually mean it. Craig didn’t realize they were tag teaming the job search. Leo complains that they are low balling him on money with his degrees. Craig thought he didn’t care about the money. Leo says it’s not everything, but Craig is so smart and talented that he deserves a better job. Craig tells Leo that if he takes a job like this, they can stay in Salem like they planned and the stress would be cut in half while he goes back to patient care. Leo brings up all the people that worked under him as chief of staff and asks if he cares about them. Leo tells Craig to tell Seth Burns that he’s rejecting that offer and only accepting the job as Chief of Staff.

Kayla tells Seth Burns that she has no intention of firing Marlena. Seth warns that the pressure is building from the board members and the community, who are worried about Marlena having been possessed by the Devil and now rumors about her daughter. Marlena thinks she has a way to resolve the situation. Marlena then offers to resign.

Steve goes to the hospital and greets Tripp. Tripp asks if he’s here to see him or Kayla. Steve says it’s him as he got some news about his mom. Tripp remembers Steve having a theory of where Ava was. Steve reveals that he tracked her down to a motel this morning but by the time he got there, she took off. Tripp asks where she went. Steve has a feeling that she will be back.

Nicole warns Ava that it wasn’t smart of her to come here. Ava claims she had to congratulate Rafe after seeing the verdict on TV. Nicole reminds Ava that the police are looking for her. Ava argues that Rafe is no longer on the police force so he can’t really do anything about it. Rafe reveals that he can, because he just got a text from the mayor that he’s been reinstated as police commissioner since he beat those bogus charges. Rafe guesses his first official act will be to place Ava under arrest.

Tripp tells Steve that he really thinks Ava has changed and he can’t see why she would involved in kidnapping Abigail when she doesn’t even know her. Steve doesn’t understand her motive either but she was at the air strip right before Abigail got knocked out and flown to the DiMera private island. Tripp argues that Abigail is home safe now, so he asks if they will drop this since there is no proof that Ava was involved. Steve reveals it might not be the only crime that Ava is involved in.

Ava mocks Rafe not having handcuffs on him. Rafe warns that going to jail is no joke. Ava calls him a joke and asks what exactly he’d be arresting her for. Rafe brings up her leaving the police station while in custody. Ava argues that no one said she couldn’t leave. Nicole questions hiring a phony lawyer to smuggle her out of the station. Ava argues that leaving the station isn’t a crime. Rafe reminds her that the crime was being an accessory to Abigail’s kidnapping.

Sonny assures Chad that Leo is still in to him. Chad argues that he’s not gay so he’s sure that one fight wasn’t enough to convince Leo that he’s on the market. Sonny asks if Abigail will be willing to crank it up a notch. Abigail walks in and jokes that she might if he asks nicely. Abigail and Chad kiss but Sonny says no PDAs until Leo is gone. Abigail asks how long this scheme is going to take since they have other things going on. Abigail informs Chad that tomorrow they are going to see Dr. Rolf to see if he can do anything for Sarah. Sonny asks how it’s going with Sarah. Abigail says Sarah got the same drug that Gwen gave her but it was a much stronger dose, so the damage to her brain is pretty severe and they aren’t sure they can reverse it. Abigail hopes that Dr. Rolf has some answers. Sonny questions them both having to go. Chad knows getting Leo is important to him but Abigail was kidnapped and now she’s going to visit Dr. Rolf because of Sarah, so he’s not going to leave her alone this time. Sonny apologizes and says this thing with Leo has just became an obsession for him and now he’s dragged them in to it. Sonny wonders if he should just give up on ending Leo. Abigail suggests he could just get it done tonight.

Craig finishes a call, telling them to have Seth Burns call him at his earliest opportunity. Craig hangs up and informs Leo that Seth’s assistant said he’s out of the office on a personal matter. Leo assures that he’s making sure Kayla is giving Marlena the axe. Craig tells Leo to just be patient and see what happens.

Kayla argues that Marlena won’t be bullied in to quitting when she’s a senior member of the staff. Seth suggests retirement as an option. Kayla brings up all the times that Marlena was voted Doctor of the Year. Kayla adds that her situation has been resolved and it was beyond Marlena’s control. Seth thinks Kayla should be more loyal to the hospital than her friend and warns her to reconsider her decision. Seth says he will be back and exits the office.

Steve reminds Tripp about the charges against Rafe. Tripp mentions just reading that Rafe was found innocent. Steve says that’s because there was too many questions about the evidence against him and Rafe thinks that Ava used her criminal ties to reach out to some of her old friends in Philly to persuade them to lie under oath. Tripp argues that she left that life behind and asks why she would do that to Rafe when she’s totally in love with him. Steve reveals that Rafe and Nicole are more than friends and were lying to Ava about it. Tripp realizes that the person she loves and her best friend were sneaking around behind her back. Tripp laments that he knows how that feels.

Ava questions Rafe calling her an accessory to kidnapping. Rafe brings up Abigail finding out that Ava was pretending to be Sarah Horton. Ava calls it a prank. Rafe reminds her that she was at the air strip where Abigail was kidnapped, so she witnessed whoever knocked her out and instead of coming to the police, she left town. Ava says now she’s back, so Rafe asks why.

Marlena tells Kayla that Seth has a point. Kayla argues that Marlena did nothing wrong. Marlena warns Kayla that if she doesn’t fire her, they will replace her with someone who will and she doesn’t want her out of a job. Kayla argues that she won’t lose her job and it’s not Marlena’s fault anyways. Kayla feels that firing Marlena sends a message that a personal problem is a firable offense. Kayla declares that she’s the chief of staff and if she can’t control the staffing, she might as well not have the job. Kayla refuses to let Seth Burns bully either of them.

Craig and Leo walk through the town square to meet Seth Burns. Craig introduces Seth to Leo as his boyfriend. Seth asks why Leo’s name sounds familiar to him. Leo guesses he has seen his art work. Craig talks about missing Salem and wanting to be closer to his daughter. Seth asks him about looking for a staffing position. Leo says that’s any position available. Craig asks Seth about replacing the current chief of staff and says if that’s the case, he’s very interested. Leo brings up what Craig did for the bottom line of the hospital and increased profits by running a tight ship. Seth informs Craig that he hasn’t fired Kayla yet. Craig knows how difficult it can be to replace someone at the top. Leo points out that Craig is ready and praises him as the complete package.

Sonny talks to Chloe on the phone and says he’s counting on her because the timing has to be perfect. Sonny hangs up and informs Chad and Abigail that Brady and Chloe will make sure Craig doesn’t walk in on Chad and Leo too early or too late. Chad says it has to be right on cue or the whole thing is over and that’s assuming he can even get Leo in to bed. Sonny doesn’t think that will be a problem. Abigail guesses it’s time for her to go trash their marriage then and tells them to wish her luck.

Ava responds to Rafe that she had to come back because all her stuff is here. Rafe says he will pack it up and send it to her as he asks for his key. Ava asks if he’s going to give it to Nicole while she watches. Rafe says no as he will be changing the locks. Ava doesn’t understand why he’s being so hostile because it was them having sex on the conference table and lying to her about it for months. Ava adds that they falsely accused her of getting Rafe falsely accused of a crime. Nicole insists that Ava set Rafe up and that’s why he was acquitted. Ava repeats that she just came back to pack up her things and to congratulate them, but if she knew they’d be so nasty then she wouldn’t have even bothered. Ava tells Rafe that she’ll send him her forwarding address, assuming he’s not going to arrest her. Ava tells Rafe and Nicole to have a wonderful life for as long as it lasts. Ava then exits the house. Nicole remarks that Ava knows how to make an exit.

Tripp tells Steve that Ava said something to him that is starting to make sense now, as she was kind of warning him about trusting in love. Tripp points out that Ava was totally right about him and Allie. Steve is sorry that didn’t work out. Tripp guesses it’s better to find out now, but he gave Allie so many chances to tell him that she and Chanel were more than friends but he had to find out from Johnny. Tripp adds that he was even trying to think of Chanel as his friend which makes it a lot worse. Steve asks how he’s holding up with all this. Tripp admits he misses Allie and Henry a lot. Steve knows it will take awhile to get over this but he’s here for him. Tripp says he appreciates that as they hug.

Sonny pours drinks for he and Chad and toasts to Leo finally getting his. Chad asks if he’s sure they are doing the right thing. Sonny asks if Chad is getting cold feet.

Abigail goes to Craig and Leo’s room at the Salem Inn. Leo answers the door, so Abigail asks if he’s alone. Leo asks what she’s doing here. Abigail hoped they could talk as it won’t take long so Leo invites her in and asks what he can do for her. Abigail says she just has to know what exactly happened in Phoenix between he and Chad. Abigail claims that yesterday she found Chad dressing up in women’s’ clothes. Leo remarks that it takes way more than a weekend in Phoenix to make that happen. Abigail says something happened between them. Leo asks if she’s wondering about the time they ended up in bed together which Abigail questions.

Chad assures Sonny that he will help but he’s remembering everything that Gwen did to he and Abigail to come between them. Sonny calls that completely different. Chad feels he’s still busting up a relationship. Sonny argues that he’s saving Craig from a world of hurt down the road. Chad asks if Craig will see it that way.

Abigail questions Leo being in bed with Chad. Leo assures nothing happened and that it was a misunderstanding. Abigail remarks that it had a lasting effect on Chad since he keeps bringing it up and going on about what a great time that he had. Abigail says they had a huge argument last night and then she heard Chad saying Leo’s name in his sleep. Leo says maybe he was talking about another Leo but Abigail says it’s obvious that Chad is attracted to him. Abigail says she saw the way they were looking at each other. Leo claims he checks every guy out. Abigail thought their marriage was in a good place but they have two kids, so she’s begging Leo not to sleep with Chad again, no matter how bad he wants him to.

Kayla tells Marlena that now that Belle is herself again, this should all just blow over. Marlena hopes she’s right. Seth returns and assumes that Kayla hasn’t changed her mind which she confirms. Seth reveals that he will have to take that decision out of Kayla’s hands. Kayla argues that Seth can’t fire Marlena without giving her a hearing in front of the board. Seth then announces he’s not firing Marlena, he’s firing Kayla.

Rafe tells Nicole that he’s cleared, Ava’s gone, and they are together, so it’s over. Nicole says she’d like to believe that but she can’t stop thinking about Ava telling them to have a wonderful life for however long it lasts. Rafe feels Ava was just trying to get the last word in. Nicole worries about what Ava could have meant and if she’s putting a mob hit out on them. Rafe says he’s not worried about Ava. Nicole points out that they lied to Ava for way too long. Rafe agrees. Nicole says Ava went out of her way to get back at him and it didn’t work, so she’s afraid that Ava is out for blood. Nicole worries that Ava could have been telling them that she’s not done with them.

Ava goes to the hospital and sees Tripp and Steve hugging, commenting that the world is full of love today. Tripp questions where she has been since he’s been worried. Ava says she just needed to get away for awhile. Steve points out that the police are looking for her. Ava says she’s aware and she just saw Rafe, who for some reason didn’t take her in. Ava guesses he had more important plans with Nicole. Steve asks Ava what she knows about what happened to Abigail. Ava responds that she’s under no obligation to answer his questions as she came to take Tripp out to dinner since they have a lot to catch up on. Ava asks when Tripp gets off. Tripp says he got off half an hour ago. Tripp tells Steve that he will see him soon as he then exits with Ava.

Marlena argues that if Seth can’t fire her, he shouldn’t be able to fire Kayla. Seth explains that the laws state that the physician hires a hearing prior to termination while the Chief of Staff can be fired by the board due to cause which they have. Kayla guesses he will need her to stay while he searches for a replacement but Seth reveals he already found her replacement. Seth orders Kayla to clear out her office, because he’d like Dr. Wesley to start as soon as possible. Seth then exits, leaving Kayla and Marlena in shock.

Chad argues that Craig knows exactly who Leo is and doesn’t care. Sonny argues that Craig thinks he knows but he’s new to this game and the longer it goes, the worse it’s going to be when Leo stabs him in the back. Sonny insists that Leo will drain Craig for every cent he can get. Sonny adds that what Gwen put Chad through is nothing like this. Chad remarks that Sonny doesn’t know that because he wasn’t here. Sonny goes over Gwen making Chad believe that Abigail was cheating on him when she really wasn’t. Sonny apologizes for freaking out but says they are just giving Leo a chance to show his true colors and he doesn’t have to take the bait. Sonny declares that how this turns out is entirely up to him.

Leo tells Abigail that he’s in a relationship and he’s happy for the first time in his life, so he wouldn’t do anything to ruin that, not even for a guy as hot as Chad. Abigail asks if he wouldn’t even entertain the idea. Leo assures that he wouldn’t and she has nothing to worry about. Abigail thanks him and says she has to go before Chad wonders where she is. Abigail then hurries out. Abigail pulls out her phone and calls Chad, saying she did her best to lay the groundwork so now he’s on.

Rafe promises Nicole that he’s going to get to the bottom of Abigail’s kidnapping and Ava’s involvement in it. Nicole says that’s good but Rafe feels she doesn’t believe him. Nicole says she’s just never been in a relationship with a cop before and it’s kind of nice. Rafe responds that he’s never been in a relationship with someone like her before but it’s also nice. Rafe feels they’ve waited a long time to be in this relationship, so he feels like they have some catching up to do. Rafe invites Nicole to take a bath with him which she agrees to as they then kiss.

Tripp and Ava sit together in the town square. Tripp informs her that Steve told him about Rafe and Nicole and he’s sorry that happened to her. Ava says part of her knew about it. Tripp adds that she was right about Allie too which Ava questions. Tripp reveals that Allie cheated on him with Chanel and they are through. Ava tells him that she’s so sorry. Tripp thanks her for giving him her grandma’s ring but says he won’t be needing it anymore. Ava says she’ll just hold on to it until he meets the right woman. Ava encourages that she’s out there somewhere and she will be so lucky to find him.

Steve makes a call to have someone keep an eye on Ava in case she tries to flee jurisdiction again. Steve hangs up and sees Marlena. Steve asks if Kayla is in her office. Marlena confirms that she is, but she’s sorry to tell him that Kayla was just fired.

Craig goes to Kayla’s office at the hospital where Kayla questions if he sucked up to her because he didn’t want her to suspect that he was going to steal her job or if he wanted her to give him a job if his grand scheme didn’t work out. Craig says he has mixed feelings about the whole situation, but he didn’t create it, she did when she put her friend above the responsibilities of the hospital. Kayla guesses that Craig told Seth Burns that he’s going to fire Marlena. Craig mocks Marlena claiming that she’s been possessed by the Devil. Craig declares he will do what has to be done. Kayla asks if Leo put him up to this and says it worked. Kayla tells Craig that the office is all his and wishes him luck with the job as she gathers her things and exits. Craig sits down at the desk and pulls out his phone to call Leo. Craig informs Leo that he’s at the hospital and he’s going to be there for awhile. Leo asks if that means he got the job. Craig confirms that Kayla was just fired, so he’s starting immediately which excites Leo. Craig thanks Leo for believing in him. Craig thinks things are going to get busy very soon, so he might not see Leo a lot for the next couple of weeks. Leo encourages that it will all be worth it.

Abigail returns home to the DiMera Mansion where Sonny asks how it went with Leo. Abigail says she gave it everything she had but hates the idea of her husband coming on to the guy. Sonny thanks Abigail for being such a good sport. Abigail jokes that it’s good practice for her budding career as an actress. Abigail says that if Leo’s really in to Chad, then the sooner he’s gone, the better.

Leo finishes eating in he and Craig’s room. Chad then shows up at the door and tells Leo that he needed to see him. Chad asks if he can come in.

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Update written by Joseph

Gwen talks to Jack on the phone about how everyone is worried about Sarah and how awful what she went through was. Gwen acknowledges that it complicates things for her but she’s hanging in there. Xander then comes home. Gwen hangs up so Xander asks if everything is okay. Gwen explains that Jack was just concerned for her since Sarah is back. Gwen admits things have been a struggle. Gwen adds that Jack said he would be here for their wedding, assuming that Xander still wants to get married.

Abigail goes to the hospital and sees Maggie. Maggie hugs her and says it’s so good to see her. Abigail asks if there’s any changes with Sarah. Maggie says no and she’s just waiting for Kayla to go over her test results. Abigail is sorry for everything they are going through as she feels like it’s all her fault.

Sarah tries asking the nurse to untie her but she says it’s against hospital policy. Sarah complains that she’s desperate to get a hold of her fiancée. Sarah asks the nurse to just dial the phone and hold it for her. The nurse agrees to help and asks what the number is. Sarah tries to remember the phone number.

At the DiMera Mansion, Anna finds Tony having a drink in the living room. Anna says she’s been waiting for him in the dining room where Harold made his favorite. Tony responds that he’s not hungry. Anna guesses he’s still angry about the Sarah thing and paying her back. Tony confirms that he is still angry because Anna isn’t sorry at all.

Nicole visits Rafe in the interrogation room. Nicole mentions just checking in with Abe and that Eli is still in a coma. Rafe worries about Lani and if Eli is going to come out of the coma. Rafe argues that Eli and Lani don’t deserve this. Nicole agrees but notes that bad things often happen to good people and a lot of bad people get away with too much. Rafe assumes this means there’s no news on Ava. Nicole remarks that it’s like she just vanished.

Ava sits in a hotel room watching the news on TV about Rafe’s trial, finding out that the verdict is coming soon. Ava remarks that it better be guilty.

Gwen asks Xander again if he still wants to marry her. Xander tells her that she knows how much he loves her. Gwen points out that’s not an answer. Xander apologizes but admits that right now he doesn’t have an answer as he doesn’t see how he can make plans for the future until he knows that Sarah will be okay. Gwen asks what happens if Sarah gets better. Xander says he doesn’t know. Xander swears he’s not trying to hurt Gwen but he doesn’t have a clear answer for her right now. Xander tells Gwen that he will be back later. Gwen questions where he’s going. Xander says he’s going to the hospital and exits the room.

Maggie assures Abigail that what happened to Sarah wasn’t her fault. Abigail argues that if she hadn’t convinced Gabi to dig up Dr. Rolf’s drug, the syringe would never have been in the room for Kristen to use on Sarah. Maggie points out that if it wasn’t for Abigail, she would still believe that Sarah willingly left Salem instead of being held prisoner. Abigail doesn’t know if she can take credit for rescuing Sarah since she was just knocked out and taken to the same island.

Anna questions Tony for wanting her to apologize for how she reacted to Sarah’s verbal assault. Tony argues that Sarah has been drugged. Anna questions that excusing her behavior. Tony asks what excuses Anna’s. The home phone rings so Anna answers it. Sarah tells Anna that it won’t be long before she’s home where she belongs and Anna is on the street. Anna then tells Tony that the call is for him and hands him the phone.

Rafe questions how somebody just walks out of the police department and vanishes. Rafe says unless they find out who helped Ava or Ava herself, there’s no way they can prove that she set him up which is what she wants. Rafe guesses Ava will get her revenge.

Ava calls Gwen and is excited to tell her about the verdict in Rafe’s trial coming in soon. Ava declares that Rafe’s relationship with Nicole will go up in smoke and Rafe will spend several years behind bars so he will finally get what he deserves.

Maggie continues to encourage Abigail about finding Sarah and says she will be eternally grateful to her for that. Kayla comes over and greets them, noting she’s glad Maggie is there because she has Sarah’s test results and it’s not good news.

Tony answers the phone and talks to Sarah as if she is Renee. Sarah says he has to come get her and complains about being tied to the bed. She says she’s going crazy without him and she just wants to be in his arms as Xander walks in to the room.

Nicole tells Rafe that he cannot give up as they don’t even know what the jury will decide. Rafe argues that the testimonies were pretty convincing and Melinda made the most of it. Nicole says that was partly her fault for posing as a reporter to try to get the con man to admit he was lying. Rafe understands she was just trying to help. Nicole feels all she did was fire up Melinda to go after him even harder and she’s so sorry about that. Rafe says all he cares about is that Nicole has been there for him every step of the way and he’s so grateful for that. Melinda walks in and announces the verdict is in.

Ava tells Gwen that it is very satisfying that her plan worked brilliantly. Gwen sarcastically congratulates Ava for screwing over her boyfriend. Ava questions Gwen’s bad mood and asks if Sarah came home and run straight to Xander’s arms. Gwen states that it wasn’t quite the reunion Xander expected.

The nurse hangs up the phone and rushes out of the room as Xander enters while Sarah complains that Tony didn’t get a chance to respond to her request. Sarah says Tony is probably on his way to rescue her and asks what Xander wants. Xander asks how she’s doing. Sarah complains about being tied up. Xander says he hates seeing her like that, so Sarah suggests that he untie her.

Kayla shows Maggie and Abigail the recent brain scan of Sarah and how the drug affected her long term memory. Maggie asks if they can reverse the damage, pointing out that Abigail recovered. Kayla says she compared these results to Abigail’s and the damage to Sarah’s brain is far more extensive. Abigail asks if it’s because of how the drug was administered. Kayla says that’s part of it since Abigail got it through a drink while Sarah was injected with a full syringe of a larger dose so the damage to her brain is far more severe. Maggie asks if she’s saying that Sarah will never recover. Kayla thinks it’s too early to make any definitive prognosis or predict Sarah’s recovery. Kayla says they are just trying to come up with an effective treatment. Kayla thinks their best option is to transfer Sarah to Bayview which worries Maggie. Abigail asks if there’s nothing more they can do here. Kayla says they are working on it and waiting for a report from a specialist but keeping her here against her will is not doing her any good. Maggie doesn’t understand why Sarah would be better off in an institution. Kayla points out that Maggie has power of attorney over Sarah’s medical decisions, so what happens next is really up to her and Maggie gets to decide where Sarah is treated. Maggie thinks the best medicine would be for her to take Sarah home.

Xander doesn’t think untying Sarah right now is a good idea even though he hates it. Sarah argues that it means Xander doesn’t give a damn about her. Maggie walks in and asks what Xander is doing here. Xander says he just wanted to see how “Renee” is doing. Maggie informs Xander that Kayla has Sarah’s test results and she’s given permission for her to share the information with Xander. Xander thanks her and says he’s so sorry for what she’s going through. Xander then exits the room. Sarah tells Maggie that she can follow him out. Maggie knows Sarah is angry at her and says she’s sorry but she’s being released. Maggie announces she came here to take her home. Sarah questions going to Maggie’s home and says no because the only place she’s going when she gets out, is to Tony and if she cannot be with him, she will lose her mind.

Anna asks Tony what “Renee” wanted. Tony says she wanted him to get her out of the hospital. Anna remarks that Tony has been acting like her lap dog so he might as well be her getaway driver too. Anna asks if Tony agreed to do it. Tony says she hung up before he could respond. Anna suggests they can go eat now but Tony says not so fast as he wants Anna to apologize first.

Gwen informs Ava that Sarah thinks she is a woman name Renee DuMonde and thinks Xander is someone named Alex. Ava asks if this isn’t a good thing. Gwen says she would think so but Xander won’t let it go and only talks about Sarah as he just went to see her at the hospital where he thinks they can bring her back to reality since Abigail recovered from that drug, so they believe Sarah will too. Ava encourages that Xander loves Gwen and is engaged to her. Gwen points out that Xander was also engaged to Sarah once and Abigail told her the only reason they are together is because Xander thought he lost Sarah. Gwen worries about what becomes of her if Sarah does snap out of it. Ava encourages her and then sees the verdict is in so she hangs up to watch the TV.

Rafe and Nicole arrive at the court. Rafe declares that this is the moment of truth. Melinda approaches and asks what they are waiting for as she heads inside. Nicole tells Rafe that whatever happens, she is always on his side. Rafe and Nicole then enter the court room.

Xander doesn’t get it since Abigail made a full recovery and asks if Kayla is just giving up on Sarah. Kayla explains that Sarah’s damager was more significant so the treatment will be significantly longer. Xander points out that Abigail was out for months. Kayla reveals that with Sarah, it could take years. Xander wonders if it could take forever and Sarah may never be herself again.

Anna argues that Sarah just called and made outrageous insults at her and Tony still expects an apology from her. Maggie arrives and apologizes for interrupting. Tony asks about Sarah. Maggie says the test results came back and the news is not good. Anna worries that they are going to be stuck forever with the reincarnation of Renee DuMonde. Anna apologizes to Maggie for being insensitive since what has happened to Sarah is tragic and she can’t imagine how worried Maggie must be. Anna thought Sarah was a lovely young woman. Tony tells her not to talk about her like she’s in the past when she’s still alive. Anna just wants Maggie to understand that it’s not Sarah that she hates, but Renee. Tony asks Maggie what’s going on. Maggie repeats that it’s not good as the damage to Sarah’s brain is severe and Kayla is working on a treatment plan, but in the meantime, Sarah is being discharged. Anna calls that a relief since Maggie must be looking forward to having her home. Maggie reveals that Sarah refuses to come home with her because she considers this her home and she only wants to be here with Tony. Anna says no and calls it terribly sad that Sarah doesn’t want to come home with her own mother but she and Tony can’t possibly entertain this request. Tony tells Anna not to speak for him. Anna questions if he thinks this is a good idea. Maggie says there is no need to argue as she wasn’t going to ask if Sarah could stay here as she knows it’s not a viable solution. Anna thanks her and asks why she did come by then. Maggie knows it’s also not a great way to solve this problem, but she is desperate and it’s all she could come up with for now. Maggie tells them to feel free to say no and tell her if it’s an outrageous request. Tony asks what she came up with. Maggie reveals she hoped that Tony would move in with them at the Kiriakis Mansion instead.

Abigail brings Kayla a water. Xander argues that Abigail has done enough and blames her syringe for what happened to Sarah. Abigail tells him that she’s so sorry for everything that has happened to Sarah, but she never would’ve known about the drug if Gwen hadn’t used it on her. Xander warns her not to blame Gwen and blames Abigail’s twisted revenge scheme. Abigail brings up that Dr. Rolf created the drug, so maybe he could create an antidote.

Anna questions Maggie wanting Tony to live with her. Maggie knows it’s unorthodox but Sarah is so fixated on him, so being in his presence is the only thing that keeps him calm. Anna questions using her husband as a therapy animal. Maggie tells Anna that she’s sorry as she knows it would affect her but points out that they could still be together a lot of the time as Tony would only have to be with them during the evenings. Maggie cries that the only alternative is that she would have to commit Sarah and she can’t do that to her daughter. Tony agrees that she’s been through enough already. Maggie knows what she’s asking but assures it would just be for a short time until the doctors can figure out a proper treatment. Maggie feels it’s the only way that Sarah would agree to come home with her. Maggie cries that she doesn’t know what else to do and she’s so worried about Sarah. Maggie pleads with Tony to help her daughter.

Rafe and Nicole excitedly exit the court room. Rafe can’t believe it. Nicole encourages that the jury could tell he was a good guy and now he’s a free man. Rafe is happy to be going home as they hug. Melinda comes over and brings up Nicole’s witness tampering, threatening to still charge her with it. Nicole tells her to go ahead and try since all the witnesses were lying. Melinda warns her that being smug has a way of coming back and biting her. Melinda walks away as Rafe and Nicole rejoice.

Ava is shocked to find out that Rafe is not guilty. Ava screams that this can’t be happening and begins throwing things across her hotel room.

Maggie returns to the hospital. Sarah reminds her that she’s not going anywhere with her and she only wants to go home to Tony. Maggie tells her that she’s not taking her to the DiMera Mansion so Sarah yells at her to get out. Maggie informs Sarah that she spoke to Tony and he’s agreed to live with them at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Tony packs his bags and tells Anna that he knows this is difficult. Anna calls it infuriating, horrifying, and mind boggling. Tony argues that he’s trying to help a woman, who’s daughter survived a terrible trauma and she recently lost another daughter. Tony yells that he’s doing this for Maggie and it’s only going to be temporary. Anna argues that sending Sarah off to an institution would also only be temporary where there are doctors trained to deal with mental illness. Tony brings up that Kayla said the institution couldn’t take care of Sarah since her condition is rare and complicated. Anna calls it not fair to ask Tony to do this. Anna says it’s too much. Tony asks Anna what if this was Carrie, not knowing that Anna was her mother and believing she was a woman who died 40 years ago. Tony asks if Anna wouldn’t move heaven and earth just to help her daughter. Tony encourages Anna to put herself in Maggie’s place for him.

Kayla tells Abigail that she had been so busy that she hadn’t thought about that. Abigail knows it might not be a great idea since they are talking about Dr. Rolf and he might not be interested in helping them find an antidote for someone he doesn’t give a damn about. Kayla asks if she can think of anyone who could get through to him. Abigail brings up that Dr. Rolf had a soft spot for Chad, but Chad has his hands full because he’s getting ready to seduce Leo Stark.

Xander returns home and tells Gwen that Kayla can’t tell how long it will take Sarah to recover or if she ever will. Gwen calls that tragic and sad. Xander says there might be a bright side as Abigail did come up with a possible solution; Dr. Rolf himself, since he invented the drug so maybe he could come up with the antidote to counteract it. Gwen supposes that is possible. Xander declares he won’t wait to find out and he’s going to prison to talk to him. Xander hoped that Gwen would come with him.

Rafe and Nicole return home. Rafe talks on the phone to Gabi and tells her that seeing Arianna off is more important and they will celebrate the moment she gets back. Nicole and Rafe have champagne to celebrate. Rafe brings up the last time they were in the kitchen when he was arrested and he asked what she thought about starting a relationship and she never really answered him. Nicole says there was a lot going on. Rafe points out that now here they are back in the kitchen, so he’s going to ask her again, what she thinks about them. Nicole puts down their glasses of champagne and kisses Rafe until Ava appears and says “how adorable”.

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Jake calls Gabi from the Kiriakis Mansion and wonders why she’s not picking up.

Johnny and Gabi kiss at her desk at DiMera Enterprises while her phone rings from Jake calling, until Gabi stops and says she can’t do this.

Belle tells Shawn that it’s like she’s waking up from a horrible nightmare. Shawn asks what Jake told her. Belle says they kind of figured out that the Devil morphed in to him to cause trouble for he and Gabi. Belle guesses by Shawn’s look that there is more and asks what else she did. Shawn reveals that Jake wasn’t the only person she morphed in to, but also EJ, to get Chad to think he assaulted Abigail.

Chad questions Kate wanting him to blame the Devil for framing EJ and asks who would believe that. Kate says no one, unless they hear a confession from the one person who is perfectly positioned to ensure that EJ was found guilty, his defense attorney, Belle Brady.

Clyde questions what EJ thinks he did. EJ says it’s what he knows he did because he just remembered that Clyde is the son of a bitch who had him shot.

Kate says she’s no lawyer, but Belle had the means and opportunity to frame EJ. Chad questions what Belle’s motive would be for her client to go to prison. Kate blames the Devil and they will have no problem convincing EJ and Belle that she is the one who set it up.

Belle asks Shawn what she did when she was EJ. Shawn clarifies that it wasn’t her, it was the Devil. Belle asks again what she did. Shawn says it was forcing a kiss on Abigail before Chad walked in during EJ’s trial. Belle realizes that’s why Chad was so sure it happened and EJ had no idea what he was talking about. Belle asks what the Devil wanted. Shawn guesses he wanted to make sure Chad would send EJ to prison.

Clyde warns EJ about throwing around baseless accusations. EJ tells him not to deny what they both know it’s true. Clyde claims not to know what he’s talking about. EJ says he’s been having little flashes for weeks about that day in the woods, but he couldn’t see who it was, until now when the whole memory came flooding back. EJ states that Clyde was there and his man pulled the trigger. Clyde admits that he was hoping EJ would never remember, but says what’s done is done. Clyde blames his guy Miguel for being trigger happy, but he’s now dead. Clyde jokes that good help is hard to find these days. Clyde tells EJ that he’s sorry for the misunderstanding in the park. EJ argues that he was shot and left for dead. Clyde points out that he’s not dead as Dr. Rolf brought him back, so he sees no harm, no foul. EJ shouts that he lost everything in his life and Clyde is the one who took it from him.

Jake leaves a voicemail for Gabi, saying he needs to talk to her as he knows she didn’t believe him that he didn’t betray her but he’s got proof now and it’s a long story so he’s coming to the office so they can talk face to face.

Johnny asks Gabi if he did something wrong. Gabi says he didn’t, so Johnny doesn’t see why this can’t happen. Gabi says it just can’t. Johnny calls their kiss incredible and says he can see it affected her too. Gabi brings up Kate giving her reasons to not trust him. Johnny says maybe he’s the one who shouldn’t trust her which Gabi questions. Johnny talks about their plan and says Gabi made him think she wanted him in the bedroom so that she could have her way in the board room. Gabi denies it but Johnny says that’s in her nature. Johnny talks about Gabi becoming successful by leveraging all of her assets. Gabi claims she’s not like that. Johnny asks if she wasn’t playing him just now when she kissed him. Gabi says maybe. Johnny says when he kissed her back, it wasn’t part of the game or a plan. Johnny says business is not what he feels around her. Johnny tells Gabi that he wants her and he can see that she wants him too. Johnny asks Gabi if she’s going to take what she wants.

Allie and Chanel sit together in the town square. Chanel reveals to Allie that she is dropping her lawsuit against Johnny because he agreed to recast their roles in his movie. Chanel is ready to put the whole thing behind her with the marriage, movie, and the devil. Allie is sorry that Johnny hurt her. Chanel thanks her and says she doesn’t want to focus on him right now. Chanel holds Allie’s hand as Allie asks if they are really doing this. Chanel says she hopes so as she and Allie begin kissing until Ben and Ciara walk up.

Gabi asks Johnny what it is about him as part of her finds it almost impossible to resist him. Gabi talks about not giving in to temptation because she usually gets burned. Gabi suggests they just stick to business. Johnny argues that she doesn’t want to leave, she wants to stay with him. Gabi agrees that she always goes after what she wants as they kiss.

Chad tells Kate that it’s not right since Belle already feels terrible for what she did. Kate argues that it was all on the Devil because he wanted EJ in prison and used Chad to make it happen.

Belle cries that she hurt so many people that she cares about. Shawn encourages that everyone knows she wasn’t in control. Belle complains that EJ hired her to save his life and instead, she’s the reason he is behind bars. Belle can’t help but feel responsible. Belle doesn’t think she could live with herself if something happened to EJ in prison.

EJ tells Clyde that he took years from his life. EJ says Kristen and Dr. Rolf brought him back but he could barely move and his recovery was slow. Clyde acknowledges that he had it rough. EJ complains that in that time, his children grew up and his wife grew distant because he couldn’t be the husband she needed so he pushed her away in to the arms of another man, all because of the bullet that Clyde’s henchman put in to him. EJ declares that Clyde took everything good in his life and left nothing but misery. Clyde mocks him having his life ruined and tells him to join the club. Clyde then asks EJ what he’s going to do about it.

Allie introduces Chanel to Ben and Ciara. Allie and Chanel explain that since Allie and Tripp broke up and Chanel and Johnny are getting divorced, they are both single and have always been attracted to each other so they are seeing where it goes. Ciara says as long as she’s happy. Chanel says they all want the same thing then. Allie asks if they know the gender of their baby yet. Ciara says not yet and reveals they were wondering if she could answer that question for them.

Belle and Shawn examine Belle’s coat and confirm there are no marks on it. Belle decides she’s going to the prison to tell EJ what happened. Shawn questions doing that now instead of waiting until tomorrow. Belle says she won’t be able to sleep and she is responsible for what she does now. Belle declares that she put her client in prison, so she’s going to do everything she can to get him out.

EJ questions Clyde’s parole hearing being moved up and how he sounded so confident about getting out. EJ wonders how the board would feel after he tells them about his shooting. Clyde argues that EJ wouldn’t do that and warns against him ratting him out. EJ assures that he wants to do and he has 2,705 reasons why as that’s the number of days since he took that bullet. EJ talks about each day thinking of what he would do if he ever met the bastard from the park and now he has that chance. Clyde warns him to think twice about ratting him out to the parole board because if EJ costs him his chance at freedom then he”ll be right back here with him in their cell in a bad mood. EJ asks if that’s a threat. Clyde calls it a fact and argues that he apologized to him which is not something he usually does. Clyde advises EJ to accept his apology for his health and leave the past dead and buried. Clyde then exits the room. EJ declares that the past is not dead and buried as for him, it’s still very much alive.

Chad tells Kate that they both know Lucas kidnapped Sami, not EJ. Kate argues that what matters is that Chad has three choices, he can throw Lucas under the bus, he can take the fall himself, or he could pin it all on the Devil but it’s his call.

Johnny and Gabi continue kissing in the office and begin to undress until Jake walks in and asks what the hell this is.

Chad goes to see Shawn and says he came to see how Belle is doing now that she’s free from the Devil. Shawn says she’s still trying to process it all but she just went to prison to visit EJ.

Belle enters the prison to visit EJ and says she needs to talk to him. EJ asks if she’s alright as he’s worried about her since Susan told him everything. EJ asks if it’s true that she was possessed by the Devil. Belle confirms that she was and says she is also the reason he is stuck here in prison.

Ciara and Ben explain that they had their sonogram envelope sealed and decided to wait, so they gave it to Shawn so they wouldn’t be tempted but Shawn gave it back after Belle got possessed. Chanel mentions seeing Belle possessed at the DiMera Mansion and it was intense. Ciara says Belle is okay now but while the Devil was in her, it took a peek at the envelope, so it’s no longer sealed. Allie doesn’t understand why the Devil would care. Ben admits they don’t know why but the Devil wanted to take their baby. Chanel calls that so scary. Ciara says the Devil is gone now and hopefully for good this time…

Gabi questions what Jake is doing here. Jake argues that they broke up for five minutes and she’s already doing it with someone else. Gabi complains that Jake stabbed her in the back. Jake realizes she didn’t get his message where he said he had proof that he didn’t do any of that stuff. Gabi insists that Jake stabbed her in the back but Jake explains that it wasn’t him that she heard talking to Maggie, it was the Devil which she questions. Jake tells Gabi that Satan stole Maggie’s phone to text him, drew up the documents to make it look like he stole her DiMera shares, and made the deal with Maggie. Gabi says she heard him. Jake explains that the Devil morphed in to him so that she would overhear the conversation and think that he betrayed her. Gabi argues that the Devil left Marlena at Christmas. Jake responds that now he’s in somebody else. Johnny watches on with a smile.

Allie asks Ciara if they want them to tell them the sex of their baby. Ciara says not yet. Ben suggests having a gender reveal party and asks Allie and Chanel to make them the cake, which they’d love to do. Ben says they just want to be surprised like everybody else. Chanel calls it so exciting. Allie says they will make sure nobody else knows but them what the gender is.

Ciara asks Jake who the Devil went in to. Johnny interrupts and explains that it was Belle and that she knocked him over the head and tried to kill Marlena. Gabi asks how long this was going on. Johnny guesses the Devil jumped in to her on Christmas at Marlena’s exorcism. Johnny claims that he had no idea she was doing any of this to Jake. Jake argues that it didn’t stop him from taking advantage of the situation. Johnny accuses Jake of doing the same and says he knows Jake and Gabi were using him for his shares, but he’s willing to forgive and forget. Johnny remarks that they were just starting to kiss and make up when Jake walked in. Jake goes after Johnny but Gabi separates them and asks Johnny to give her and Jake two minutes alone. Johnny tells Gabi that she knows where to find him when she needs him as he then exits the room. Gabi questions Jake about this being all Belle. Jake confirms that Maggie’s phone was in Belle’s bag and the Stefan document was on her laptop, so he didn’t betray her and never would but it didn’t take her very long to betray him.

Belle tells EJ that he put his faith in her to defend him and she convinced him not to run, but she failed him. EJ understands that she was possessed by the Devil, so it wasn’t her fault. Belle says she is the reason that his trial fell apart. EJ argues that Chad was the one who lied on the stand. Belle explains that he only did that because of her which EJ questions. Belle guesses Susan didn’t tell him everything. Belle brings up Chad and Abigail swearing that EJ kissed Abigail at the court house and now she knows it wasn’t him, because it was her.

Chad tells Shawn that Johnny told him everything so he knows it was Belle, not EJ, that kissed Abigail. Shawn talks about Belle not remembering any of it. Chad can’t imagine what she’s going through. Shawn says she knows it wasn’t her fault but she’s still dealing with the guilt. Chad assures that he doesn’t blame her for anything. Shawn gets a call from Kate, who asks if he has any updates on Philip. Shawn says he doesn’t. Kate knows it’s been designated a cold case and claims that she and Victor hired a private detective to search for him. Kate asks Shawn to send over a copy of Philip’s police report. Shawn agrees to do so when he gets back to the station. Kate knows he has a lot going on with Belle, but asks if he could do that now. Shawn agrees to do it ASAP. Kate thanks him as he wishes her luck and hangs up. Shawn tells Chad that he has to get back to the station. Chad asks if he can wait here for Belle because he wants to tell her how he feels in person. Shawn says that’s no problem and exits the house. Chad then opens up Belle’s laptop.

Belle tells EJ that she doesn’t remember any of this so she can only assume that the Devil sensed Chad was having a change of heart about testifying against him. Belle doesn’t know how to explain it but somehow the Devil morphed in to EJ and then kissed Abigail before Chad walked in on it. EJ understands why Chad would want him locked up then.

Kate talks to Chad on the phone as Chad plugs in the flash drive to Belle’s computer so that it will automatically upload the paper trail that Lucas put on EJ’s computer, so it will look like the file was created there. Chad can’t believe that he’s planting evidence on a computer to frame somebody for planting evidence on a computer and says it still feels wrong. Chad finishes the upload as Kate gets Shawn’s e-mail of the police report on Philip. Kate warns Chad that Shawn will probably be coming back home now so Chad needs to get out of there before anybody realizes why he really stuck around. Chad then hangs up and hurries out.

Jake accuses Gabi of being about to have sex with Johnny before he walked in. Gabi tries to explain but Jake shouts that she thought wrong as he didn’t do any of that stuff. Jake yells that they were partners in everything. Gabi says she believes him now but she was just upset when she heard him talking to Maggie. Jake questions why she didn’t confront him to give them a chance. Gabi says it’s just what she does when she thinks someone is hurting her. Gabi agrees that she should’ve trusted him. Gabi asks if there is any way that he can forgive her.

Ben and Ciara return home. Ben never thought he’d be this excited to cut in to a cake. Ciara asks what Ben thinks the gender is. Ben doesn’t care as his life is already perfect. They kiss until they are interrupted by Ben’s father Clyde showing up at their door, surprising them.

Allie tells Chanel that it’s so exciting to know if her cousin is having a boy or a girl. Allie asks if she should open it. Chanel questions doing it now. Allie goes ahead and looks. Chanel asks if it’s a boy or a girl. Allie jokes that they don’t both need to know so she will just bake the cake when she’s not around. Chanel insists on wanting to know and not wanting secrets between them. Allie keeps the envelope from her as they play around until Johnny appears and remarks that they make the sweetest couple.

Shawn returns home and finds Chad is gone, so he guesses he couldn’t stay.

Chad returns to the DiMera Mansion and gives Kate the flash drive back. Kate says she will destroy it and pretend it never existed. Chad asks if she’s sure that Belle will confess when she finds out it’s on the computer. Kate knows Belle will be horrified to find out what she did while possessed but she will do the right thing. Chad declares that it won’t be long then until EJ is free.

Belle talks to EJ about his appeal. EJ doubts the court will be swayed by the argument that his attorney was possessed by the Devil. Belle says they can at least make the attempt, so she will file his appeal as soon as she gets home. EJ thanks her and questions if Belle was possessed the entire time that she was representing him which means it wasn’t her saying she believed in him. Belle assures that was her because she remembers all of that. EJ asks what that means. Belle says all she knows is that she needs to get him out of here and she will. Belle then gets a text that Clyde just made parole.

Ben questions if Clyde escaped from prison again. Clyde reveals that he didn’t have to this time as he made parole on the condition that he has a roof over his head and is living with a responsible person. Clyde figured who could be more responsible than the soon to be parents of his baby grandchild. Clyde asks if they are having a boy or a girl.

Johnny asks if Allie and Chanel are together now. Chanel asks so what if they are. Johnny agrees that they all have what they want and brings up Chanel dropping the lawsuit. Chanel says that TR already recasted their parts. Johnny says it’s a shame as she would’ve been great. Allie argues that it’s better this way for everyone. Johnny looks at the envelope in Allie’s hand and thinks back to the Devil opening it. Johnny declares that he has much more important things to worry about, so he tells them to have fun and walks away.

Jake asks what this means for their relationship, even if he could forgive Gabi. Gabi blames the Devil while Jake complains that it was so easy for the Devil to get Gabi to turn against him and tear them apart which made him realize they weren’t as strong as they thought. Jake argues that Gabi got exactly what she wanted, CEO of DiMera Enterprises, and nothing else matters to her. Jake then walks out of the office.

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Kate goes to see Gabi in the DiMera Enterprises office. Kate mentions Will taking Arianna back to Arizona soon. Kate says she has an important meeting so she doesn’t have much time and asks Gabi what this is about. Gabi responds that it won’t take long and then tells Kate that she’s fired.

Jake goes to Ben and Ciara’s apartment to ask if Susan confirmed Johnny is possessed. They inform Jake that there was an exorcism and that Marlena and John were finally able to get rid of the Devil for good. Jake asks if they were right that the Devil was in Johnny. Ben reveals they were wrong as the Devil was in Belle.

Shawn checks on Belle at home. Belle mentions having a headache but not knowing why. Shawn asks what she remembers about last night. Belle recalls him taking her to the car and putting her to bed. Belle asks what her parents were doing there and if something happened. Shawn reveals that John performed an exorcism. Belle asks if Marlena was possessed again but Shawn says this time it wasn’t Marlena, it was Belle.

Johnny enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks Chad if he has a second. Chad asks if he wants to apologize and say he knows now that Gabi was using him to get him booted from DiMera. Johnny responds that it’s not about Gabi, but about EJ. Chad asks what about him. Johnny brings up Chad seeing EJ kissing Abigail in the witness room. Johnny reveals to Chad that it turns out that wasn’t EJ.

Susan visits EJ in prison. Susan hugs him and says she misses him so much. Susan says it breaks her heart that he’s in here when he didn’t do a thing. EJ says she didn’t have to come. Susan responds that she did because she has wonderful news. Susan declares that he won’t have to stay much longer because she is here to set him free as she has a plan. EJ hopes she doesn’t plan to break him out. Susan assures her plan is legit. Susan says they are going to get his conviction overturned and blames his attorney. EJ says Belle is excellent but he failed her advice. Susan responds that Belle may be a fine lawyer, but the Devil sure isn’t.

Shawn explains to Belle that her head hurts because Johnny had to knock her out and then she was sedated and tied to a bed until John got back to remove Satan from her body. Belle questions this starting at Marlena’s exorcism and if she has been possessed since Christmas. Shawn says he had no idea but the Devil said something about keeping a low profile until he had finished his work. Shawn worries that the Devil was waiting for Ciara to give birth. Belle can’t believe that she had been plotting to steal Ciara and Ben’s baby without even knowing it.

Ben tells Jake that it turned out that Belle was the one who was possessed. Jake says it doesn’t make sense since they were convinced it was Johnny. Ben talks about Susan not feeling bad vibes from Johnny. Jake says he sure did. Jake knows Susan has been there for them, but insists that Susan is wrong on this. Jake is convinced that the Devil was in Johnny and working to tear him apart from the woman he loves.

Kate laughs at Gabi and says she can’t fire her. Gabi says she is dead serious and she just did. Gabi calls Kate a disloyal bitch and says she can’t have someone working under her, who she can’t trust. Kate says they can discuss this over lunch but Gabi tells Kate that she’s done. Gabi orders Kate to pack up her stuff and get the hell out. Kate agrees to leave but warns that if she walks out, Gabi is screwed. Gabi says she’ll be fine. Kate tells her that to be successful, Gabi needs allies and right now there is no one here that she can count on since Chad hates her, EJ is in prison, and she totally blew it with Jake. Kate tells Gabi that she is all alone. Gabi points out that she has Johnny. Kate says that Johnny ousted his uncle, blew up his sister’s engagement, and dumped his wife at their wedding reception, so she asks how long until Johnny turns on Gabi.

Chad questions Johnny telling him that it wasn’t EJ kissing Abigail, but Belle possessed by the Devil. Johnny claims Belle has been possessed since Christmas when Eric exorcised Marlena. Johnny says John did the exorcism this time and got rid of the Devil for good, but before that, Belle confessed what she did to Abigail. Chad questions why Belle would morph in to EJ so he could see him make a play for his wife. Johnny claims he asked Satan himself and he said it was to rip apart the family and turn brother against brother. Johnny knows EJ has done some bad things, including kidnapping Sami, but he did not force himself on Abigail. Johnny says he just thought Chad might want to know that.

Susan tells EJ about the Devil possessing Belle. Susan says John and Marlena are taking very good care of her now after the exorcism. EJ asks if she’s sure it was a success. Susan insists that the Devil is back in Hell where he belongs and Belle will be just fine.

Belle can’t believe she has been plotting to steal Ben and Ciara’s baby. Shawn remembers Ben and Ciara giving him an envelope with the sonogram containing the baby’s gender to hold on to so they could be surprised. Shawn points out that if the Devil was after their baby, he’d want to know what’s in the envelope. Shawn shows Belle where he had the envelope and finds that it has been opened.

Jake talks to Ben and Ciara about all these bizarre things started happening that benefitted Johnny and messed with he and Gabi. Jake brings up the meeting he supposedly had with Maggie where Gabi overheard him saying he was using her or the documents that he supposedly signed, trying to steal Gabi’s shares, or the text messages that Maggie supposedly sent him about working behind Gabi’s back. Jake asks how he and Gabi could be so happy one minute and then just done the next. Jake says when they told him that Johnny could be possessed, it all started making sense. Jake declares that it’s the only thing that makes sense as it had to be Johnny.

Susan wants EJ to argue for another trial because his attorney was possessed by the Devil. EJ argues that it would never work and would be seen as a stunt. Susan feels there has to be something that someone could do to clear his name.

Chad looks to the portrait of Stefano and says he sent EJ to prison for something he thought EJ did to Abigail but it wasn’t him. Chad then calls Kate and says he needs to see her as soon as possible. Kate walks in and says she’s right there, guessing he heard the news that Gabi fired her but Chad says he hadn’t. Kate says she would’ve quit after two more days there anyway. Chad says that Gabi and Johnny are going to run the company in to the ground and calls it a joke. Chad then tells Kate that she should sit down.

Devil Johnny returns to his bedroom and talks about how Chad must be feeling so guilty now because he told him that the person he saw kissing Abigail wasn’t EJ, but Belle. The Devil remarks that he’s already convinced half these idiots that Belle has been wreaking havoc this whole time and not Johnny, so it should be a breeze to get the rest of them to buy it too. The Devil flashes back to planting evidence to make Belle look devilish and then revealing he had the sonogram envelope and found out what Ben and Ciara were having.

Belle tells Shawn that she must have opened the envelope but swears that she does not remember doing that. Shawn understands it wasn’t her but the Devil. Shawn insists that the Devil is gone. Belle thinks he needs to go tell Ciara right now. Shawn asks if she’s sure that she’ll be alright alone. Belle says she’ll be fine. Shawn kisses her and says he’ll be back as he then exits.

Ciara agrees with Jake that all those things did benefit Johnny but Belle still could have been behind them and that Johnny might just have been in the right place at the right time to move in on Gabi and the company. Jake says she could be right but he has to know for sure. Jake declares he’s going to get to the bottom of this once and for all as he then exits. Shawn shows up to see them. Ciara asks how Belle is. Shawn says she’s fine physically but worried about what she might have done to hurt the people she loves which is why he is here. Shawn brings up the sonogram envelope and shows them that the Devil opened it. Shawn knows they want to keep it a surprise but he’s trying to keep Belle calm. Ciara agrees to keep the envelope with them. Shawn says he has to get back to Belle but he knows it will make her heart feel good to know they are okay. Ben says to let them know if he needs anything as Shawn then exits.

Jake goes to see Belle and says he’s sorry to bother her as he knows she just went through a terrible experience and he doesn’t want her to relive it but he has a personal stake in what happened which Belle questions. Jake says he’s trying to get to the bottom of something and he needs her help because if his suspicions are correct then he can help her out too.

Johnny goes to see Gabi at DiMera Enterprises and asks how her first day on the job is going. Gabi responds that she fired Kate so it’s off to an excellent start. Johnny thought they used to be friends. Gabi says that was before Jake and before Kate backstabbed her at the shareholders meeting. Gabi asks if he has a problem with it. Johnny says no as she is the boss. Gabi complains that Kate thinks she can’t do the job and is bad for the company, so if she let Kate stay, she would worry that she could turn on her at any time. Johnny remarks that she shouldn’t have to work with anyone she can’t trust. Gabi agrees which brings her to her next point as she asks Johnny if she can trust him.

Chad informs Kate that it wasn’t EJ who kissed Abigail, but that it was apparently Belle while possessed by the Devil, to turn him against EJ. Chad says it worked since he was going to testify that he planted the evidence against EJ and the Devil made him change his mind. Chad declares that he was going to set EJ free and he got played. Chad says he knew it wasn’t EJ that kidnapped Sami as he knew it was Lucas and he only helped EJ get framed so he’d lose his job but then when he heard he was going to get 10 years, he couldn’t keep quiet. Chad declares that he sure can’t keep quiet now. Kate tries to slow Chad down. Chad argues that his brother is serving a sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, so he needs to make it right.

EJ loves that Susan cares so much but assures that the Devil possession argument is a waste of time so it’s going to be awhile before he gets out. Clyde walks in to the room. EJ introduces him to his mother Susan Banks. Susan recognizes Clyde as Ben’s dad and says he is very bad. Clyde says he’s expecting a call from his lawyer so he will go and wait. EJ tells Susan that wasn’t very nice. Susan warns EJ to stay far away from Clyde. EJ responds that he can’t because Clyde is his cellmate. Susan complains that Clyde has done terrible things. EJ says that everyone in prison has but if he’s going to survive, he needs someone to have his back. Susan worries that Clyde has a secret and feels that he is hiding something from EJ. EJ flashes back to the night he was shot then tells Susan not to worry as he’ll be fine and he will take care of himself. Susan encourages that EJ will get out and back to his beautiful life. Susan hugs him and says she loves him so much. Susan then exits the prison. EJ looks back at Clyde, who is on the phone.

Chad tells Kate that he can’t let EJ stay in prison, knowing what he knows, so he has to get him out. Kate asks what he will do. Chad says he will say he planted the evidence like he was going to before, without implicating Lucas. Chad knows he’ll get charged with perjury. Kate points out that Chad will end up behind bars too. Kate knows Chad feels awful but he will feel a million times worse if he’s separated from his wife and children. Kate asks if he really thinks EJ would do the same thing if the situation was reversed. Chad says it doesn’t matter as he has to do what’s right. Chad says he has to call Melinda. Kate stops him and says she thinks there might be another way.

Jake asks Belle if it was her that morphed in to him when he supposedly met with Maggie. Belle asks when it was. Jake tells her that it was February 2nd. Belle thinks she was at the prison with EJ that day in the afternoon. Jake says the meeting with Maggie was in the morning, but if Belle could prove she was somewhere else at that time then maybe they could prove it wasn’t her that morphed in to him and that it was Johnny. Belle goes to check her calendar but finds Maggie’s phone in her purse instead. Jake brings up Maggie supposedly sent him a message after that meeting that made it look like they were conspiring behind Gabi’s back but she swears she didn’t send it. Belle cries that it looks like it was her. Jake is sorry since he knows it’s upsetting, but if this is true, she has no idea what this could mean for he and Gabi.

Johnny questions Gabi not trusting him. Gabi tells him that Kate reminded her that he’s stabbed a lot of people in the back, including his uncle, his sister, and his wife. Gabi asks how she knows he won’t do the same to her, use her to get ahead and then cut her loose. Johnny insists he would never do that. Gabi is hesitant to take his word given what he has done. Gabi asks Johnny what he really wants.

Ben and Ciara sit together with the sonogram envelope in front of them. Ben guesses he should put it away. Ciara stops him and asks if they should look at it first.

Gabi asks Johnny if he wants to be CEO of DiMera. Johnny says maybe someday but he’s going to be tied up with his movie for a long time and even if he wasn’t, Gabi is the CEO of DiMera. Gabi wonders if it’s part of a bigger plan and if he’s plotting behind her back to get rid of her so he can take over. Johnny calls her very suspicious but says he can completely understand where this is coming from since she loved Jake and he lied to her, used her, and stabbed her in the back. Johnny tells her that he’s not Jake. Gabi points out that Johnny hurt people that he supposedly cared about. Johnny argues that he turned on Chad because he wanted Gabi to have this job and he spoke up about Allie because he thought Tripp had a right to know that Allie slept with his wife. Johnny adds that he and Chanel would have never lasted as Chanel wants his sister and always has. Gabi questions why he married her if he knew that. Johnny blames it on being in Italy and getting swept up in the moment. Johnny declares that when they got home, he realized Chanel is not the woman for him and that Gabi is.

Jake swears to Belle that he did not sign the petition to steal Gabi’s shares. Belle says she keeps a copy of all legal documents on her laptop so she goes to it to take a look. Belle guesses she must have forged his signature on it and says she doesn’t remember doing it. Belle thinks it’s pretty clear that Johnny wasn’t the one causing all the problems for he and Gabi, it was her. Jake understands it wasn’t her fault and says now he can go to Gabi and prove to her that he didn’t betray her. Belle is glad she could help. Jake knows this wasn’t easy for her and he’s really grateful. Jake hopes she feels better and says he’ll take Maggie’s phone back to her. Belle says to tell her that she’s so sorry. Jake calls Belle one of the good ones and says she has nothing to be sorry about as he exits.

Clyde jokes with EJ about his mom not being what he expected. EJ admits she’s eccentric but loves him very much. Clyde points out that Susan doesn’t think much of him though. EJ says Susan is just protective of Ben and Ciara. Clyde admits he wasn’t much of a dad to Ben growing up, but they worked things out and he knows he has nothing to fear from him. Clyde adds that EJ doesn’t either despite what Susan says. Clyde tells EJ that he’s in a very good mood because he may be getting out of here sooner than anyone expects.

Ben and Ciara ask each other if they want to look at the sonogram. Ben guesses he should put it away somewhere where they won’t be so tempted but he has no idea where. Ben says he will figure it out and kisses her until Susan shows up at their door. Susan says she came to say farewell since the Devil is gone and their baby is safe, so her work here is done and she can’t wait to get back to Roger in Memphis. Ciara thanks Susan for everything as they hug. Susan then spots the envelope on the table and exclaims that she knows what that is. Susan starts to announce what they are going to have but Ben and Ciara both stop her. Susan questions why they are yelling at her, arguing that she has used her gifts for good and she’s protected them from the Devil. Ben explains that they are not angry with her. Ciara says they wanted to stop her before she told them whether the baby was a boy or a girl. Susan gets that they want to be surprised. Susan assures that her lips are sealed from now on as she then exits. Ciara and Ben joke that they didn’t want to find out like that. Ben asks Ciara how she does want to find out. Ciara thinks she has an idea..

Shawn goes home. Belle asks if Ben and Ciara were upset about the sonogram. Shawn says not at all and they were just glad that she is okay. Belle mentions still being shaken up. Shawn asks if something happened while he was gone. Belle informs him that Jake came by because apparently Ben and Ciara aren’t the only couple she tried to cause trouble for.

Johnny tells Gabi that he doesn’t want anything but her. He says they got everything they want by working together and they can do so much more together. Johnny remarks that she’s clearly attracted to him and that she was fighting it while with Jake, but he’s out of the picture now. Johnny says he’s getting divorced so they are both single, available, and hot. Johnny thinks it’s time for them to take their relationship to the next level. Gabi asks what level that is.

Jake goes to the Kiriakis Mansion looking for Maggie but she’s not home. Jake puts Maggie’s phone down and leaves a note, writing that he found her phone and to call him to discuss. Jake then pulls out his own phone to call Gabi.

Gabi questions Johnny just thinking they are single and hot. Johnny argues that they have so much more in common than that as they are both ambitious, ruthless, passionate, and they go after what they want. Johnny tells Gabi that what he wants is her. Johnny and Gabi start kissing as Gabi’s phone rings nearby with a call from Jake.

Chad questions Kate knowing a way to clear EJ without incriminating him or Lucas. Kate says she thinks so. Chad doesn’t see how they can pull that off while keeping everyone’s hands clean. Kate says she didn’t say everyone as someone will have to take the fall, just not Chad. Chad asks who. Kate suggests pinning the crime on the Devil.

EJ questions Clyde getting out of prison. Clyde informs him that he got his hearing moved up so he may have spent his last night in prison. EJ notes that Clyde seems confident. Clyde looks forward to a fresh start, knowing he’s paid for all his crimes. EJ flashes back to the night that he was shot. Clyde asks if anything is wrong. EJ declares that it was him.

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Chad questions Will and Sonny how they plan to get a guy to come on to Leo. Sonny explains that it would have to be someone who Leo has already come on to, who wouldn’t have to sell himself. Chad questions why they are looking at him like that and what they want him to do. Will and Sonny want Chad to make Leo’s wildest dreams come true, by going to bed with him. Chad suggests a plan B of shooting Leo in the town square because spending the rest of his life in prison would be vastly better than what they are offering. Will argues that Chad was in a bed with Leo in Phoenix. Chad would rather wake up with a tarantula than wake up with Leo. Sonny thought Chad wanted to help them. Chad screams that was before he realized they were out of their minds.

Craig questions Leo wanting him to go after Kayla’s job. Leo encourages that he’d be great at it. Craig points out that Kayla is too. Leo reminds Craig that he could lose his job in New York because of Nancy’s big mouth. Craig warns Leo that they will not trash Nancy. Leo argues that Nancy is trying to get him fired. Craig understands that she is in a lot of pain. Leo thinks Nancy is overreacting horribly to this turn of events. Craig mocks the idea of that bothering him. Leo apologizes for starting a fight and says he’d be happy to spend the rest of his life alone with him on a deserted island but he knows Craig’s work is part of who he is, as he’s a healer. Craig argues that he can be a healer without taking Kayla’s job. Leo says Kayla would be losing her job on her own if she refuses to fire Marlena. Leo tells Craig that he can’t fight fate.

At the hospital, Kayla argues on the phone that Marlena is recovered and fully competent. Kayla tells Mr. Hartley that they can talk about this in the morning and warns that she does not take well to threats. Abigail arrives and asks if Kayla is alright as she heard her talking about Marlena. Kayla reveals that the board is trying to get Marlena fired.

As John prepares Belle’s exorcism, Marlena questions him wanting her to leave. John says she has to and tells her to go stay downstairs with Johnny until this is all over. Marlena argues that Belle is her daughter so she’s not leaving her at a time like this. John points out that they now know that when Eric performed the exorcism, the Devil took over Belle because she was in the room. John argues that the Devil has come after Marlena twice so he doesn’t want to give him a third chance. John declares that the only way to make sure the Devil is gone is if no one else is in the room. Marlena asks what if the Devil decides to make John his next host.

Devil Johnny calls Shawn to ask him to come over right away because something has happened to Belle. Johnny tells him to get there as fast as he can and he’ll see him soon. The Devil hangs up and declares that Shawn is going to get him in to that room because he can’t have them figure out that Belle isn’t the problem and Johnny is.

Sonny tells Chad that they understand his reservations. Chad argues that’s not strong enough for how he feels. Will doesn’t think Chad wants to do it. Chad brings up their rants about Leo and now they want him to make Leo’s dreams come true. Chad adds that he barely knows Craig. Sonny says they can talk about what this actually entails. Chad doesn’t want details. Sonny and Will clarify that they just mean going to bed with him, but his virtue is safe with them.

Leo apologizes to Craig as he sees that he’s been unfair to Nancy and he sees that he would react badly too if he ever lost him. Craig doesn’t think they need to worry about that. Leo says he’s not religious but he is spiritual and believes everything happens for a reason. Leo talks about Nancy trying to sabotage his career in New York while the Devil sent University Hospital in to a tail spine as if a higher power needs him to be the new chief of staff. Leo encourages that this could be the start of a whole new life for them.

John tells Marlena that if he’s performing the exorcism, he’s going to have God’s protection. Marlena asks if he’s sure since he’s not even a priest and technically never was. John assures that he believes in what he’s doing. Marlena repeats that Belle is her daughter too and that love is the only thing to defeat the Devil. Marlena insists that together they are stronger so she’s not leaving.

Shawn enters the DiMera Mansion and asks Johnny where Belle is and why he couldn’t tell him on the phone. Johnny responds that there’s no good way to say this but Belle is possessed.

Chad tells Will and Sonny that he’s not doing it and asks if it would ever occur to them that maybe Leo and Craig should be together and maybe Leo does love him. Will argues that Leo’s not capable of love because he doesn’t have a heart. Sonny reminds Chad that Leo is a narcissist. Will is surprised Leo settled for Craig since Craig is well off but not by Leo’s standards and he’s good looking but old enough to be Leo’s father. Will argues that what Leo really likes are young men with lots of family money. Will says with Chad’s looks and DiMera money, Leo would be in his hands. Chad says he’s not saying he couldn’t do it, but that he won’t. Sonny assures that Chad won’t have to do anything as the minute they are in bed, they will send Craig in. Chad questions having an audience. Sonny explains that Craig needs to know the truth and one picture is worth a thousand words. Chad argues that it’s not his responsibility. Chad shouts that Craig’s bad boyfriend is not his problem so there’s no reason that he should do this for him. Will clarifies that he’s not asking Chad to do it for Craig, but for Sonny.

Leo tells Craig that when he’s the new chief of staff, he could put him in charge of HR and be his right hand man. Craig argues that Leo doesn’t know how grueling the job can be since chief of staff gets blamed for everything and thanked for nothing. Craig talks about the pressure. Leo thought he loved the job. Craig says he does certain aspects. Leo encourages that Craig could help people here and Salem needs help. Craig argues that taking someone else’s job is not helping people and the last time he did it, he ended up with psycho nurses and Seth Burns. Craig says when he found out that Chloe was his daughter and then Joy was born, he realized he didn’t want to be a money grubbing, social climbing weasel. Leo insists that he wouldn’t be. Craig questions why Leo is pushing this and if he wants him to be a money grubbing, social climbing weasel. Craig asks if he was wrong about Leo wanting to change.

Abigail asks Kayla about Sarah. Kayla says they are waiting for her test results to come back before they can plan the next step. Abigail guesses she’s not allowed visitors. Kayla confirms she’s pretty fragile and extremely angry about being hospitalized against her will. Kayla is afraid Sarah will see Abigail as a stranger or an enemy. Abigail understands but just hoped to ease her conscience. Kayla asks how Sarah would have anything to do with that. Abigail explains that if she hadn’t gone after Gwen with the syringe and left it there, Kristen wouldn’t have been able to use it on Sarah and none of this would have ever happened.

Shawn argues to Johnny that he knows what Susan said but insists he would have sensed it. Johnny says he’s sorry but he saw her himself and he’s not the only one. Johnny informs Shawn that Belle attacked Marlena and had the glowing eyes and the voice like they saw at the exorcism. Johnny adds that he had to hit Belle over the head to stop her because he thinks she would have killed Marlena if he hadn’t. Shawn asks where she is. Johnny informs him that she’s upstairs with John and Marlena for an exorcism but John said that he didn’t want anyone else up there. Johnny says he thought Shawn should know and he feels terrible. Shawn responds that he should because this is all Johnny’s fault.

Belle starts to wake up. John and Marlena tell her that they are there. Belle calls out Johnny’s name which Marlena questions.

Will tells Sonny that he’s sorry but he had to, as he then tells Chad about how long it took Sonny to get over what Leo did to him. Will says Sonny got over it but now found out Leo is doing it to someone else and he can’t sleep as it’s eating him up inside. Sonny gets teary-eyed and says he’ll admit it’s true. Sonny brings up Leo saying “nice try bitches” when they tried to talk to Craig. Sonny feels that Leo liked that they were trying to stop him because he’s watching Leo do what he did to him to another man. Sonny declares that he has to stop him. Chad says this doesn’t sound like it’s about Craig at all but about revenge. Chad asks why they didn’t just say that. Sonny asks if Chad is in then. Chad responds that he’s a DiMera and they invented revenge. Chad warns Sonny that he will owe him and he doesn’t even know if it will work since Leo knows he’s straight and married. Will says that is where Abigail comes in…

Kayla asks if Abigail really thinks Sarah is here because she didn’t get rid of the syringe. Kayla reminds her that Kristen kidnapped Sarah to save herself. Kayla tells Abigail that she can’t feel guilty about this. Abigail repeats that she got the drug from Dr. Rolf. Kayla understands because Gwen poisoned her and humiliated her father and it was to get her to tell the truth. Kayla reminds Abigail that she couldn’t do it because she’s a good person. Abigail points out that Gabi stopped her. Kayla declares that the day that Kristen atones for her sins is the day that she can feel guilty about this. Kayla adds that thanks to Abigail, they have some idea of what’s in the syringe which will help Sarah. Kayla assures Abigail that this is not her fault.

Leo assures Craig that he has changed since meeting him, but this isn’t about him, it’s about Craig, his career and the people in town. Leo talks about the terror Kayla unleashed on the town by looking the other way when the Devil was around. Craig doesn’t think Kayla can be blamed for not knowing Marlena was possessed when she’s not the only one who was tricked. Leo responds that there is so much more he doesn’t know.

Johnny asks Shawn how this is his fault. Shawn blames Johnny’s movie and says the Devil would have never come back if he hadn’t dared it to. Shawn apologizes and says this is what the Devil wants, to turn them against each other. Shawn says he’s just angry at himself since Susan warned him and he didn’t want to listen. Johnny calls it hard to believe. Shawn says they have to believe they can get rid of the Devil. Shawn declares he has to see Belle, so Johnny directs him upstairs. Johnny then follows Shawn up.

Belle calls Johnny’s name again. Marlena confirms that he was there and says they are all here for her. Belle repeats that “it’s him” which John questions. Shawn bursts in to the room with Johnny. John questions what he’s doing there. Johnny argues that Shawn had a right to know, so he called him. John reminds him that he wanted no one else in the room. John explains to Shawn that they are doing an exorcism and they need to make sure that if it works, the Devil doesn’t just take over another person in the room. Shawn argues that he’s not just another person, he’s her husband. Shawn tells Belle that he’s there and wants her to say something. The Devil then possesses Belle again and tells Shawn to stop calling her Belle.

Kayla tells Abigail that she’s sorry if she’s overstating her case. Abigail understands she’s trying to make her feel better and she did. Abigail brings up hearing Kayla talk about Marlena’s job and offers to write an editorial for the paper but Kayla worries that would just enflame things. Kayla hopes things will just blow over but admits that Seth Burns told her that her job was on the line. Kayla remarks that with the way she feels right now, if someone wanted her job, they could have it.

Leo tells Craig that University Hospital has fallen since he left so it’s his duty to take over as chief of staff because they need him.

Kayla tells Abigail that she has to get back to work and she’ll keep her posted on Sarah. Abigail thanks her for listening as they hug. Kayla walks away and then Abigail gets a call from Chad. Abigail says she’s on her way home. Chad informs her that he’s at the Kiriakis Mansion with Will and Sonny. Chad asks her to meet them there. Abigail asks what’s going on. Chad calls it complicated and says he will fill her in when she gets there.

Shawn asks how long Belle has been like this. Marlena says it’s been since the exorcism. Shawn argues that he would’ve known. The Devil says he was incognito so he wouldn’t interfere with his work which they question. The Devil reveals that he turned himself in to EJ at the courthouse and stuck his tongue down Abigail’s throat. Johnny argues that he knew EJ wouldn’t do something so stupid and asks why the Devil turned Chad against EJ. Marlena says it was to destroy love, tear a family apart, and turn brother against brother. The Devil remarks that Marlena knows him so well. Johnny goes after the Devil and starts choking Belle while John and Shawn pull him off, shouting that it’s not Belle.

After Chad, Sonny, and Will fill Abigail in on their plan, she tells them that she didn’t expect to have all three of them asking her to sign off on her husband getting in bed with another man. Chad calls it extreme. Abigail asks if he’s okay with this. Chad clarifies that he does not want to do this, but Leo’s done bad stuff and is set on doing more. Abigail guesses this is a far better thing to do. Chad tells Abigail that it’s her call. Abigail guesses she’d still be stuck on the island if it wasn’t for Chad so she asks where to start. Chad suggests starting ASAP so he can get it over with. Will then calls the Salem Inn and asks for Craig’s room. Will is informed that Craig and Leo are out for the evening, so he hangs up. Chad declares that they have to come home sometime and when they do, he and Abigail will be waiting for them.

Leo asks Craig what’s left for him in New York since Parker and Joy are in school while he and Chloe are here. Craig points out that Leo is not the most popular person in Salem. Leo says it doesn’t matter if he’s liked as long as he’s loved. Craig guesses it would be nice to live closer to Chloe and if they are going to get rid of Kayla anyway, he could put his hat in the ring. Leo says that’s unless someone on the board remembers what he did and they could put his hat in the ring for him. Craig wonders where Seth Burns is.

Shawn and John pull Johnny off of Devil Belle. Johnny apologizes. Marlena insists it wasn’t Belle, it was the Devil. John says this is why he didn’t want anyone else in this room. Shawn declares that he’s staying because Belle is his wife. Marlena believes the more people in the room that love Belle, the better. John disagrees because if there are people in the room, they will never know for sure if the Devil is really gone. Johnny declares that he just got an idea.

Will wonders if Leo will take the bait. Sonny says there’s not much they can do until Chad and Abigail set the stage. Sonny guesses they are done with their workout. Will says not necessarily as he kisses him.

Chad and Abigail talk in the town square. Chad jokes that they are finally all alone and they are doing this. Abigail points out it was not her idea. Chad sees Leo coming so he and Abigail stage an argument which Leo stops to listen in on and hears Abigail claim that Chad hasn’t touched her in months and only lights up when he talks about his time in Arizona with Will, Sonny, and Leo.

Craig goes to the hospital and says it’s been a long time as he tries to figure out where Seth Burns’ office is. Kayla spots Craig and asks what he’s doing here.

Johnny explains that he’s been doing research for his movie and asks about the medal that Gabe gave John and how it’s supposed to give him power over the Devil to drive him away. Johnny suggests if Marlena and Shawn hold onto it while John performs the exorcism, then they will be protected too. John supposes too. Marlena credits Johnny’s thinking there. Johnny wishes he thought of that last time. Shawn agrees to it. Johnny says he’s the one person they don’t need in the room then so he’ll be right outside. Marlena thanks Johnny. Johnny prays that it works as he exits the room. John, Shawn, and Marlena put their hands together over the medal as John tosses holy water on Belle. Marlena notes it strange that Belle had no reaction. Devil Johnny stands outside the room and uses his power to cause the bed to shake. John prays the Our Father over Belle.

Will suggests he and Sonny take this upstairs. Sonny feels kind of guilty being alone with him here while Chad and Abigail are stuck with Leo, but they continue kissing.

Leo walks by so Chad and Abigail see him. Chad tells Leo that they were just talking about him and didn’t know he was back in Salem. Leo responds that he has a new Salem boyfriend. Chad introduces Leo to Abigail. Abigail calls Leo famous because Chad never stops talking about him, so he obviously made quite an impression. Chad says he wouldn’t go that far. Abigail says she would. Leo tells Chad that it was nice to see him again and heads in to the Salem Inn while Chad and Abigail laugh about their plan.

Craig questions Kayla working a graveyard shift while chief of staff. Kayla asks if she can help him with something. Craig explains that he and Leo were kicking around the idea of staying in Salem, so he wanted to find out if Kayla had any positions available on staff. Kayla doesn’t think she has any positions available for someone of his expertise. Craig claims he’d be perfectly happy starting at the bottom.

Devil Johnny keeps his hand on the bedroom door as John continues trying to exorcise Belle with Shawn and Marlena. Devil Johnny removes his hand from the door and the bed stops shaking. Belle then wakes up and calls out to Shawn, Marlena, and John, asking what happened and where she is. Marlena informs him that she’s in Johnny’s bedroom at the DiMera Mansion. Belle recalls being downstairs with Johnny and something happened. Marlena encourages that she was sick but now she’s healed. Belle tells Shawn that she loves him. Marlena declares “thank God, the Devil is gone forever”. Shawn kisses Belle. Devil Johnny remains outside the room with a smile.

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