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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Brady complains about Philip still thinking that he slept with Chloe and decides he has to warn her. Brady goes to look for his phone. When he leaves the room, Kristen sneaks in. She stops to look at a photo of Brady on the mantle and says she wishes she could stay, but she won’t be gone long…

Victor is at Julie’s Place when he gets a call from Melinda Trask. Melinda asks if their deal is off since she hasn’t heard from him, so she guesses he hasn’t found Kristen DiMera.

Kristen sneaks in to her daughter Rachel’s bedroom. Rachel wakes up and calls out to her mom.

EJ answers the door to see Nicole and says he was just thinking about her. Nicole mentions getting his message and hoped the invitation for dinner still stands. EJ thinks back to telling Kristen that Nicole was with Steve and Kayla when they took his phone. EJ then tells Nicole that the invitation still stands and he’s glad she decided to attend as he invites her in.

Philip goes to Chloe’s room at the Salem Inn and asks if she was expecting someone else. Chloe says she’s just surprised to see him here. Philip asks why since she may have moved out but they are still together. Chloe points out that they haven’t spoken since she left the mansion and she didn’t tell him where she was going.

Victor complains that it’s only been 24 hours. Melinda argues that she’s the district attorney and every minute that goes by, the people of Salem get more impatient and they know about Justin and Xander’s arrests. Melinda reminds Victor that she’s prepared to dismiss their charges if he gives her Kristen, otherwise she will proceed to trial. Melinda asks Victor if he has Kristen or not. Victor admits he hasn’t managed to track her down yet. Melinda takes that to mean that he can’t come through. Victor assures her that he has Steve on the case and he will find her. Victor then hangs up. Jack comes over and questions Victor talking to the district attorney. Victor accuses him of eavesdropping. Jack wants to hear about the deal he just made with Melinda.

Melinda goes to the interrogation room where Xander waits. Xander asks if he’s being released. Melinda asks why he would think that and says that Victor hasn’t met her terms. Xander asks what he’s doing here then. Melinda informs him that someone demanded to see him as Gwen then enters the room.

Kristen tells Rachel that she missed her so much. Rachel mentions that Brady said she had to go away. Kristen says she never wanted to go away and she’s excited to see her. Kristen tells Rachel to promise to keep this between them which she agrees to as Kristen hugs her. Kristen talks about all that she misses with Rachel. Rachel tells her that she went pumpkin picking with Brady and Chloe. Kristen says that must have been fun. Kristen then suggests she and Rachel go on a trip together.

Chloe questions how Philip knew she was here. Before he can answer, Chloe gets a call from Brady. Philip asks if she needs to answer that but Chloe says it’s not important.

Brady leaves Chloe a message, saying he wanted to give her a heads up that Lucas and Philip saw him carrying her bags in to the Salem Inn last night and Philip is assuming they spent the night together. Brady adds that he didn’t tell Lucas anything but he wanted her to know in case she gets blinded by one of Philip’s famous freak outs.

Nicole tells EJ that she’s really glad she’s here with him tonight as it’s keeping her from losing it over Abe. EJ says he’s terribly sorry about what happened. Nicole calls it shocking and insists that he will be okay. EJ is sure her love will make a big difference. Nicole mentions that she didn’t think they would be eating takeout when he invited her over. They joke about being spontaneous. EJ remarks that being unpredictable can keep one’s enemies on their toes as it makes it that much harder for them to betray you.

Xander asks Gwen how she is. Gwen says she’s not bad all things considered. Xander says he’s missed her. Melinda warns that they have 30 minutes and there’s a cop right outside the door. Melinda tells them no touching as she exits. Xander wishes he could kiss Gwen. Gwen feels the same but says they don’t have much time so she asks what’s going on. Xander mentions seeing Jack last night, who told him that Gwen was willing to confess so he could go free. Xander asks what she was thinking. Gwen argues that Xander doesn’t belong here when he had nothing to do with it. Gwen says it’s out of his hands now as Jack is going to speak to Melinda. Xander says he told Jack not to say a word to Melinda. Gwen feels there has to be a better way for him to atone for his sins. Gwen asks why he’s so stubborn. Xander refuses to abandon her since they are in this together. Xander adds that there might be another way out. Gwen mentions hearing that as Bonnie told her that Justin told her that Melinda might drop the charges, but it seems like wishful thinking. Xander informs Gwen that there is a plan in the works.

Victor claims to not know anything about a deal. Jack informs Victor that he saw Xander last night and he said that Melinda strongly implied she was about to drop the charges against him. Jack asks if Victor had anything to do with that. Victor asks why he cares. Jack doesn’t want them going to prison as Xander is his friend, Justin will always be family, and Gwen is his daughter. Victor stops him and asks who said anything about Gwen.

Nicole asks EJ what he means about betraying him and asks if he’s heard from Sami. EJ says he wasn’t referring to Sami and supposes he just has treachery on the brain. EJ reminds Nicole of their dinner last night when Steve and Kayla approached their table. Nicole calls it hard to forget since Kayla was so smashed and spilled wine on EJ. EJ says he just assumed that Kayla had a difficult day and over indulged but he later realized that her drunken display was just a ruse, to allow Steve to tamper with his phone which he left on the table. Nicole asks why Steve would want to mess with his phone. EJ responds that it would be to track down his sister. EJ states that the question is, why they chose that moment to do it since they had to have known Nicole would’ve stopped Steve from putting his hands on his personal property, unless they had already organized another ruse to entice Nicole away from the table as well. EJ adds that seemed unlikely considering they were all still there when he returned. Nicole then admits that she let Steve hack in to EJ’s phone.

Kristen takes Rachel out of her room. Rachel wants to say goodbye to Brady but Kristen says they have to keep it secret and says this is a special trip just for them. Kristen then takes Rachel to sneak out of the house but Steve suddenly appears and catches her.

Chloe asks Philip again how he knew that she was there. Philip claims he found out from her assistant, Grace, as he called her office for her new address. Philip asks if he’s still her boyfriend. Chloe says of course. Philip hoped they could have dinner together by ordering room service which Chloe agrees to.

EJ tells Nicole that what’s even more appalling then her betrayal is that she had the nerve to show her face in this house. EJ shouts that he should fire her and throw her out. Nicole apologizes for going behind his back but says she’s not the least bit sorry that Steve is hunting down his sister. Nicole brings up what Kristen has done to people like her. Nicole tells EJ about Kristen locking her up and stealing her life, so if Steve wants to drag her back here then she’s all in. EJ understands and says he would never sugar coat what she did to her, but Kristen’s life is not easy right now as she’s on the run and separated from her daughter. Nicole sympathizes with Rachel but calls Kristen a raging lunatic. Nicole says Rachel suffers every day with confusion, sadness, and pain. EJ acknowledges that Kristen has made a lot of big mistakes but she is devoted to her daughter. Nicole argues that Kristen’s daughter wouldn’t exist if she hadn’t stolen her identity since she got pregnant by sleeping with Brady while pretending to be her. EJ doesn’t want to go there but Nicole says they are going there. Nicole adds that while Kristen had her locked up, she kidnapped her daughter and wouldn’t give her back until she let her take over her life. Nicole says that when Kristen did go back to Salem disguised as her, she told everyone that Holly died in a horrific accident. Nicole tells EJ to think about the fact that Kristen faked the death of a child so she could suck Brady back in. Nicole doesn’t give a damn how much Kristen is hurt because she will never feel sorry for that miserable bitch.

Kristen tells Steve to get out of her way because she and her daughter have plans and this does not concern him. Brady then appears inside and questions what’s going on, what Kristen is doing, and why Steve is there. Steve responds that he’s on assignment and he can tell him more later, but right now, he might want to get Rachel back to bed. Brady agrees and takes Rachel back to her bedroom. Kristen calls Steve a son of a bitch and complains that she just wanted to spend time with her little girl. Steve notes her backpack and coat and guesses it was more than that. Kristen asks why Steve is tracking her down like a dog. Steve reveals that Victor hired him to find her. Kristen asks if he is Victor’s bounty hunter now. Steve responds that he’s a private investigator. Kristen accuses him of tearing a kid away from her mother. Steve reminds Kristen that she’s a fugitive. Kristen argues that Steve’s not a cop so he can go straight to Hell. Steve tells her that they can do this the easy way or the hard way. Kristen remarks that making things difficult is her stock and trade.

Chloe and Philip eat room service together in her room at the Salem Inn. Chloe talks about how good the fried chicken is. Philip wipes her face and they start kissing.

EJ tells Nicole that he’s not denying that Kristen committed a horrible crime with her. Nicole feels that he should understand why she let Steve hack in to his phone then. EJ admits he doesn’t like it but he understands her feelings very well, but he’s afraid he does not share. EJ declares that no matter what she’s done, Kristen is still his sister, is extremely loyal, and has always looked out for him. Nicole brings up Kristen’s letter exposing Sami’s affair. EJ says that Kristen saved him from a lifetime of humiliation because if she hadn’t opened his eyes, he would’ve remained in his marriage, oblivious to the fact that he was being played for a fool. EJ adds that thanks to Kristen, he knew he had to act permanently and immediately by kicking Sami out of his house and his life. Nicole questions why EJ is still wearing his wedding ring if it’s permanently over with Sami.

Steve handcuffs Kristen. Brady comes back in. Kristen asks how Rachel is. Brady responds that she’s settled back in to bed but she’s a little wound up so he doesn’t know if she will sleep for awhile. Brady asks what she is doing. Kristen says she just wanted to see their little girl. Brady questions her breaking in. Kristen complains that she hasn’t seen her for months. Brady asks where she was going to take her. Kristen claims that she just wanted to spend a little time with her. Brady can’t believe she did this just when she thought her psycho behavior was done. Kristen asks how he can be so cruel. Kristen remarks that she’s all alone and since Brady cut her off, Rachel is all she has left and she has no contact with her. Brady asks whose fault that is. Kristen can’t bear this anymore and says she misses her so much and knows that Rachel misses her too. Kristen asks Brady to not let Steve take her away. Kristen knows she’s done terrible things but she’s still Rachel’s mother. Kristen informs Brady that Steve is on assignment for Victor and asks if he can believe that Victor is paying Steve to do this. Kristen brings up what Victor did to them. Steve confirms it’s true. Kristen pleads with Brady not to let this happen. Kristen declares that Victor separated her from Rachel once before, so she’s begging Brady not to let him do it again.

Jack questions Victor planning to just let Gwen and Bonnie languish in jail. Victor doesn’t care since he’s only dealing with his family and anyone else is not his concern. Jack suggests he reconsider since he may not care about those two women, but Xander and Justin do. Jack asks how he thinks Justin will feel when he finds out that Victor could’ve intervened on Bonnie’s behalf but chose not to. Jack asks if he thinks Justin will ever forgive him. Jack knows Victor had a rocky relationship with Xander but he obviously still cares about him or he wouldn’t be helping him. Jack adds that Xander cares about Gwen very much. Victor feels he’ll get over it. Jack disagrees and says Justin and Xander see this as an all or nothing situation where they all get out or they all stay in. Victor calls that insane. Jack calls it love. Jack declares that the only way Justin and Xander will get on board with his plan is if it includes Gwen and Bonnie, so if it doesn’t, then he might as well forget the whole thing.

Gwen asks Xander what the plan is. Xander explains that Victor made a deal with Melinda to get the charges dropped, so if it works out, they will both be free but for now they have to sit tight. Gwen understands why Victor would want to get the charges dropped against Xander and Justin because they are family, but he doesn’t know her and despises Bonnie. Xander tells her not to overthink it and just be grateful that they might get out. Gwen feels it’s not like Melinda to let four people off hte hook. Xander guesses Victor must have offered Melinda something huge but they couldn’t figure out what. Xander then reveals to Gwen that he told Justin that Gwen was never really a sex worker. Gwen asks what he thinks that Dr. Snyder had over her then. Xander assures that he doesn’t know as he told him that it’s best to keep up the cover story. Xander insists that Justin has no idea that Gwen lied to Jack and everyone else about the timing of her miscarriage. Gwen knows Jack would never forgive her if he knew she was letting Abigail blame herself even though she had nothing to do with it. Xander promises she doesn’t have to worry as Justin is totally in the dark and they are the only two people who know the truth. Melinda then returns to the room.

EJ asks if Nicole is insinuating that he’s still carrying a torch for Sami. Nicole says it’s not a crime to still have feelings or admit it. Nicole talks about not wanting to take off her ring when her and Eric broke up since it would feel so final and she was scared to say goodbye. EJ assures that he said goodbye and good riddance the moment he kicked Sami out of the house so he’s more than ready to take off the ring. EJ tries taking it off but it’s stuck so Nicole tries to help him remove the ring.

Philip and Chloe continue kissing. Philip asks if she wants to take it to bed but Chloe asks for a rain check since she’s really tired as she didn’t get a lot of sleep last night. Philip then glares over at Chloe’s phone.

Brady tells Kristen that he can’t do it. Kristen questions him letting Steve drag her away. Brady argues that she was about to kidnap his daughter. Kristen argues that she’s her daughter too and she just wanted to spend a little time with her. Brady reminds her that she is running from the law and asks if she gave one thought as to what would happen if she got caught and how that would traumatize Rachel. Brady asks how much she wants to put her through. Kristen says she’s sorry. Brady says he has to try to explain this to Rachel. Kristen asks him to let her stay so they can talk to her together. Brady tells her that’s out of the question. Kristen asks if he’s not going to help her. Brady can’t believe she would even ask him that. Kristen asks if this is about Chloe since she heard about their trip to the pumpkin patch. Kristen questions if Brady wants to get rid of her because Rachel will have a new mom now. Kristen calls Chloe a whore, who has been moving in on her family for months. Brady tells her to keep her voice down because Rachel is sleeping. Kristen yells that Brady can’t replace her as she is Rachel’s mother. Steve then drags Kristen out of the house.

Victor asks if Jack has a law degree since he’d make a hell of an attorney. Jack asks if that means he’ll help Gwen and Bonnie. Victor says he’s not that good. Jack urges him to think this through. Victor tells him to go so he can eat in peace. Jack says it would be so easy for Victor to make one phone call to Melinda. Victor tells Jack that if he wants the charges against Gwen dropped, he can make his own deal. Jack asks what it would cost him as he assumes Victor had to pay Melinda off. Victor remarks that the beauty of the whole thing is that he doesn’t have to pay her a dime.

Melinda tells Gwen and Xander that their time is up. Xander complains that she said 30 minutes. Melinda says she meant 15. Melinda then gets a call and says she has to take it, so an officer will accompany them back to their cells as she exits the room.

Nicole successfully removes EJ’s wedding ring. EJ thanks her. Nicole guesses she should get going. EJ questions her leaving so soon. Nicole says she will relieve the babysitter so she can tuck Holly in bed. Nicole thanks him for the pizza and for understanding about his phone. EJ acknowledges that he may have resorted to less than honorable tactics from time to time so he can’t hold it against her. EJ asks if they can now kiss and make up since everything is okay. EJ and Nicole then kiss. Nicole says goodnight and exits the mansion. EJ looks back at his wedding ring.

Chloe tells Philip that they will get together another night. Philip says sure since she’s tired and they will talk tomorrow. Philip kisses her goodnight and exits the room. Chloe goes to her phone and listens to her voicemail from Brady, giving her a heads up that Philip thinks they spent the night together.

Brady lays with Rachel and says he’s so sorry that mommy had to go away again but he’s there for her and always will be.

Xander mocks Melinda and says she’s playing mind games. Gwen worries about if Melinda heard them talking about her secret. Xander assures that he said all of that before she came in. Xander says before they know it, this will all be an unpleasant memory. Xander assures that everything is going to be okay.

Victor informs Jack that his deal was that he offered to trade Kristen for Justin and Xander. Victor says that Melinda accepted since Kristen killed her daughter. Victor adds that Haley was dating Jack’s son, so he should be happy about this too. Victor calls it also a nice payday for Jack’s brother, Steve, since he put him on the case and he should be delivering the goods any minute now.

Steve arrives at the police station. Melinda says she was very happy to get his call and assumes he has Kristen in custody which Steve confirms. Melinda says if he hands her over to her then she will get the ball rolling in dismissing the charges against Justin and Xander. Steve responds that he’s afraid he can’t do that just yet. Steve declares that if she wants Kristen, she’ll have to drop the charges against Bonnie and Gwen too. Melinda argues that was not part of the deal. Steve responds that it is now.

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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Brady sits at home at John and Marlena’s, reading Johnny’s movie script. Brady asks if Johnny is kidding with this and questions how Marlena could be okay with it. Lucas then shows up at the door and asks if Brady has some time. Brady says he does and invites him in, asking what’s up. Lucas questions what the hell Brady is trying to pull with Chloe.

Chloe walks through the town square and finds Nicole. Chloe asks if something is wrong. Nicole informs her that Abe was shot tonight. Chloe mentions seeing the headline in the news and asks if he will be okay. Nicole confirms that Abe is expected to make a full recovery. Nicole adds that it was right in Salem Park when someone took a shot at him. Chloe calls that scary. Nicole talks about Abe being the closest thing she has to a father and doesn’t know what she’d do without him in her life. Nicole then asks Chloe why she was coming from the Salem Inn. Chloe reveals that she’s living there for now. Nicole thought Chloe was staying with Philip and asks what happened. Chloe responds that they had a big fight about Brady so she moved out.

Philip sits at home at the Kiriakis Mansion and thinks back to seeing Brady going in to the Salem Inn with Chloe. Ava arrives but Philip says he doesn’t have time so whatever it is will have to wait. Ava informs him that the cops picked up Jake DiMera. Philip asks what happened. Ava then reveals that Abe was shot today.

In the interrogation room, Jake complains that he’s going nuts in there while Gabi points out that at least Rafe let her stay with him. Jake wishes he knew what was going on with Abe, considering everything that happened to him is his responsibility. Gabi warns him not to let Rafe hear him say that as Rafe enters and asks what he’s not supposed to hear. Gabi asks if there’s any news on Abe. Rafe reveals that they were waiting for him to stabilize before taking him to the operating room and then his heart stopped…

Maggie goes to the hospital and sees Paulina. Maggie goes over and introduces herself as an old friend of Abe’s. Paulina notes that Abe told her what a fine person she is. Maggie says that’s nice to hear from a man like Abe. Maggie heard what happened and wanted to offer her support. Maggie asks if Abe is okay. Paulina then breaks down crying.

Jake asks Rafe if Abe is dead. Rafe says technically yes because he flatlined and they tried to revive him, but they finally did, so he’s in surgery now. Gabi questions Rafe telling Jake that Abe is dead then. Rafe explains that he wanted to gauge Jake’s reaction. Jake asks if he’s talked to him yet. Rafe says Abe is not allowed visitors until tomorrow so he can’t tell him what happened. Rafe says he was hoping to hear that from Jake and assures that his best option is telling the truth. Gabi argues that Jake is innocent and Rafe has nothing on him. Rafe points out that Jake was at the scene of the crime and his fingerprints are all over the gun used to shoot Abe, so he has plenty on him.

Philip asks Ava what reason Jake would have to shoot Abe. Ava has no clue but says it sure screws up their plans with Jake and Gabi. Philip acknowledges that it’s hard to hold Jed Zanetti’s death over Jake’s head if he’s already in jail for shooting Abe. Ava adds that Gabi won’t sign Gabi Chic over to them. Philip concludes that Carmine would no longer be a threat to Jake. Carmine then walks in to the mansion and says he wouldn’t say that.

Brady tells Lucas that what happens between he and Chloe is none of his business. Lucas reveals that he and Philip were in the town square when they saw Brady and Chloe going in to the Salem Inn together and Brady was carrying Chloe’s suitcase, very gallantly. Brady responds that he’s just that kind of guy. Lucas asks if he’s also the kind of guy to spend the night with another man’s girlfriend.

Nicole asks Chloe what her and Philip’s fight was about. Chloe informs her that Philip punched Brady and is acting like a maniac, so she feels like she’s back in high school. Nicole hopes Chloe then broke it off with Philip. Chloe says she didn’t but feels they shouldn’t live under the same roof. Chloe adds that she moved in to the Kiriakis Mansion to recover from her gunshot wound but now has no reason to be there. Nicole’s phone rings with a call from EJ. Chloe asks if she needs to get that but Nicole claims it’s no one important.

EJ leaves a message for Nicole, inviting her to dinner tonight and says they’ll have it at the DiMera Mansion to avoid interruption as he actually seems to be home alone. Kristen DiMera then emerges from the tunnels and tells EJ to guess again. EJ questions what she is doing here.

Gabi argues that Jake must have touched the gun when he found Abe as that’s the only reason his prints could be on the gun. Rafe threatens to kick her out if she doesn’t keep quiet. Rafe asks Jake if he just happened to pick up the gun. Jake confirms he did not. Rafe points out that the gun is registered in Jake’s name. Gabi tries to interrupt but Jake says he made this mess, so he will clean it up. Jake agrees to tell Rafe everything he knows. Gabi urges him not to say another word without an attorney. Rafe suggests Jake should’ve called a lawyer instead of Gabi. Jake feels Rafe is going to find out everything regardless of what he does. Jake decides he will give Rafe the whole story from the beginning.

Philip questions Carmine getting in to the house. Ava adds that he’s not even supposed to be in Salem, so she asks what he’s doing here. Carmine responds that they both owe him, so he’s here to collect.

Brady tells Lucas that he’s good friends with Chloe, so he was just helping her move in to the Salem Inn. Lucas doesn’t buy it. Brady insists he’s been respectful of her relationship with Philip. Lucas says except when Chloe tries to put distance between them, then Brady is always there. Lucas brings up how Brady slept in the same bed with her on a business trip and is now helping her move out of Philip’s house. Brady assures that nothing happened either time. Lucas argues that Philip is his flesh and blood, so he deserves better from Brady and he knows it.

Nicole finishes a call and then informs Chloe that Abe is out of the ICU and is stable. Chloe calls that great news. Chloe then asks why Nicole is being so mysterious about her previous phone call. Nicole claims she wasn’t but then admits that it was EJ, inviting her to dinner. Chloe assumes her answer is no. Nicole says she doesn’t know. Chloe asks why she didn’t take his call then. Nicole brings up going to dinner with EJ last night and says she did something a little underhanded which Chloe questions. Nicole reveals to Chloe that she let Steve hack in to EJ’s phone, because Steve is on a mission to track down Kristen and she prays that Steve finds her and throws her behind bars for the rest of her miserable life.

EJ warns Kristen that she shouldn’t come within 100 miles of Salem. Kristen responds that she needed to see him. EJ notes that she’s been on the run for months so he asks why now. Kristen says there is something she has to do as she then slaps EJ across the face.

Paulina tells Maggie that she’s just such a mess. Maggie understands and asks again if Abe will be okay. Paulina confirms that he just woke up a few minutes ago and she told him how grateful they were that he fought his way back. Maggie is relieved to hear the news. Paulina talks about how scared she was, even though she and Abe haven’t known each other long, he’s become an important part of her life. Maggie notes that Abe feels the same about her. Paulina responds that it makes her a very lucky woman and surprised because she never expected to find love at this point in her life. Maggie is glad that Abe has found love because he has so much to give. Maggie wishes she could see Abe but supposes it’s better to wait until he’s stronger. Paulina says Lani is in there now and calls Lani her daughter then corrects that she meant her niece and says she’s just all over the place right now. Maggie understands she’s been through a lot. Paulina says not as much as Abe has been. Maggie asks if they know how Abe got shot or who shot him. Paulina responds that nobody knows but she can’t wait to get her hands on whoever is to blame.

Gabi informs Rafe that Philip has been trying to find dirt on Jake to use against them because he wants her to sign over Gabi Chic to him. Rafe asks what this has to do with Abe and adds that he thought he was talking to Jake. Jake confirms Philip is trying to dig up dirt on him so he looked up an old co-worker of his from Philly, Carmine. Rafe asks if Carmine is mobbed up which Jake confirms. Rafe asks what Carmine has on him. Jake says nothing but that Philip convinced him to say that he took out a guy that they knew named Jed Zanetti. Rafe questions Jake being wanted for murder in another jurisdiction. Gabi argues that he didn’t do it. Rafe reminds her to keep quiet or she’s getting kicked out. Jake explains that Carmine is trying to pin Zanetti’s death on him and Philip wants to help him do it. Rafe asks what all of this has to do with Abe. Jake reveals that he called Carmine to come to Salem for a sitdown so that he could reason with him, but he wasn’t reasonable, so he threatened him. Rafe realizes that’s why he had his gun. Jake insists that he wasn’t going to hurt him and just wanted him to go away but Carmine knew he was bluffing, so he wrestled the gun from him and that’s when Abe walked up to try to intervene but Carmine turned and shot him point blank. Rafe asks what happened next. Jake says that Carmine dropped the gun and ran while he stayed to call 911. Gabi adds that Jake also gave Abe CPR which she thinks saved his life. Gabi asks if Jake would stick around to do that if he shot Abe. Gabi argues that Rafe knows Jake is telling the truth.

Philip tells Carmine that he can’t shake him down for more money. Carmine complains that he’s in a mess because of Philip and Ava wanting him to finger Jake for offing Jed Zanetti. Ava asks what mess he’s in. Carmine explains that Jake got word to him that he wanted to meet, so he showed up. Ava questions him not clearing that with her. Carmine figured it wouldn’t be a problem but Jake started waving a gun around, he grabbed it, and then a guy walked up and ended up getting shot. Philip calls Carmine an idiot for shooting the mayor and says Jake is in jail for shooting him. Ava asks who shot Abe. Carmine says the gun just went off and it was an accident. Philip questions Carmine shooting Abe. Carmine says it’s not his fault and tells Philip that it’s his problem.

Brady questions if Philip sent Lucas to fight his battle for him. Lucas clarifies that Philip doesn’t even know he’s here right now. Lucas calls Chloe the best thing to happen to Philip in a long time. Lucas adds that Brady had his chance with Chloe and blew it. Brady argues that he was in a relationship so he couldn’t tell Chloe that he wanted her as much as she wanted him. Lucas is glad Brady finally figured out that Kristen is no good but argues that it doesn’t give him the right to steal Philip’s girlfriend. Brady asks Lucas if he asked Chloe what she wants. Brady guesses Lucas can’t face Chloe after Sami tried to get him to seduce her. Lucas is not proud of what he did but argues that Sami did it all because of Kristen, who kidnapped Chloe. Lucas declares that as long as Kristen’s out there, Brady is a walking death threat to Chloe.

Chloe asks Nicole why Steve is trying to track down Kristen all of a sudden. Nicole doesn’t know and doesn’t care, but she wants him to find her and lock her up. Chloe asks why she’s feeling guilty then. Nicole doesn’t like going behind EJ’s back but doesn’t feel an ounce of guilt towards Kristen after what she did to her. Chloe hopes Steve is slapping handcuffs on Kristen now.

EJ questions Kristen risking her life to come back to slap him. Kristen argues that EJ was in on it and says she’s been off the grid for months and then suddenly gets a message that Steve Johnson is breathing down her neck. Kristen says she barely got out ahead of him. EJ questions why she came here. Kristen reveals that Steve traced her from the phone number she gave EJ. Kristen complains that she risked everything to tell EJ that Sami betrayed him because she trusted him. EJ asks if she really thinks he would ever give her up to Steve or anyone else for that matter. Kristen asks if EJ didn’t, then how did he get her number. EJ says he doesn’t know but then remembers and says he thinks he knows how it happened. EJ explains to Kristen what happened at dinner when Steve and Kayla interrupted and that when he went to the restroom, he left his phone. Kristen calls him an idiot and says that Kayla probably wasn’t even drunk. Kristen guesses they set him up and she can’t believe he left his phone alone with them. EJ points out that they actually weren’t alone.

Chloe asks Nicole if she and EJ are seeing each other. Nicole says they went out a couple times but it is a little weird since he is her boss and her ex. Chloe asks how it’s going. Nicole says the first time, they ran in to Rafe and Ava so EJ and Rafe had words since they hate each other and then the whole thing with Steve and Kayla. Chloe asks if these interruptions might be a sign. Nicole notes that EJ’s message said he wanted a do over and she thinks she wants to give it a try since EJ is trying to put his life back together and so is she. Nicole then reveals that EJ did kiss her. Chloe knows Nicole has felt lonely since Eric left but argues that there are more guys in town than Xander and EJ. Nicole assures that she knows which Chloe questions. Nicole says she needs a distraction. Chloe asks if she means from thinking about Eric. Nicole says it’s not that simple as the one person she can’t stop thinking about is Rafe.

Rafe tells Jake that his story has some believable elements as it would explain the additional prints on the gun. Gabi questions him never mentioning additional prints. Rafe says if Jake’s story is true, she shouldn’t act surprised. Rafe says they weren’t able to match the prints but now that they have Carmine’s name, they might have enough evidence and the story might be true. Jake assures that it is. Rafe asks if there’s any idea where Carmine is now. Gabi suggests checking with Philip.

Philip questions Carmine saying it’s his problem that Carmine shot the mayor. Carmine says if it wasn’t for him and Ava, he’d still be in Philly. Ava argues that they didn’t ask him to come to Salem. Carmine says Jake got him here, pulled a gun on him, and he had to take it from him. Carmine claims he was defending himself. Philip doesn’t think Abe or Jake will see it that way. Ava points out that Jake is in custody now so he’s probably telling all about Carmine. Carmine argues that if the cops pick him up, he’ll have his own song to sing, so he warns that they better take care of him. Philip asks what he wants. Carmine wants one of the rooms in the Kiriakis Mansion until this blows over. Philip says he’ll have to think about it as Carmine then exits. Ava asks Philip what the hell they are going to do now.

Maggie understands Paulina wanting to take revenge on someone who hurt the person you love, but thinks it would be better to let the police take care of whoever did this to Abe and for Paulina to focus on Abe’s recovery and herself. Paulina agrees and says she wants to let go of the anger and put all her energy in to helping Abe recover. Paulina calls Maggie a wise and beautiful woman. Maggie tells Paulina that she is too. Paulina tells Maggie that she looks like Bonnie Raitt which Maggie takes as a compliment as a big fan of her. Paulina suggests they all go do karaoke together when Abe gets better which Maggie loves.

Jake swears to Rafe that Abe will back up everything he said. Rafe says even if he does, Jake’s not off the hook since he brought a loaded gun and a mobster to the park. Rafe adds that because of Jake, Abe almost died. Jake asks what he’s going to charge him with. Rafe doesn’t know yet but warns Jake to walk away from this criminal and never look back.

Chloe tells Nicole that she knew she had a thing for Rafe. Nicole calls it complicated and says she wasn’t clear about it herself. Nicole adds that they’ve known each other for so long and that Rafe is the guy to turn to when things are awful but she was married to the love of her life. Nicole talks about how Eric kept staying in Africa longer and she kept seeing Rafe differently but she was still married. Nicole says when her marriage blew up, she was miserable and guilty, then by the time she sorted out her feelings, Rafe was with Ava. Nicole adds that Ava is starting a new life and is her friend too. Chloe wonders if Nicole would’ve ran in to Rafe instead of Xander on the night Eric said he was staying in Africa. Nicole thinks Rafe would have seen how drunk she was and got her home and in bed. Nicole repeats that Rafe was starting something with Ava. Chloe questions not thinking that Rafe deserves to know how she feels. Nicole says she can’t. Chloe argues that dating EJ instead doesn’t make sense. Nicole compares it to Chloe wanting Brady and dating Philip. Chloe argues that Brady was in love with Kristen but Nicole says not anymore. Chloe says she really likes Philip when he’s not acting like a jealous idiot as he can be really sweet and romantic and they have a really long history. Nicole says she and EJ do too. Chloe reminds her that EJ hurt her over and over. Nicole argues that was because Sami was in the picture but now she’s not. Nicole recalls being so in love with EJ a long time ago, so maybe she can love him again. Chloe worries that it’s doomed to begin with if he finds out she double crossed he and Kristen. Chloe warns that EJ is still a dangerous man, who has turned on her before. Chloe asks what if Kristen finds out that she helped Steve track her down. Nicole insists that Kristen is in hiding and nowhere near Salem. Chloe points out that if Steve finds her, she won’t be hiding anymore.

Kristen tells EJ to stop stalling and asks who else was at the table when Steve hacked his phone. EJ claims he was on a dinner date with a business associate and that Steve obviously duped that person in to leaving the table. Kristen blames EJ for leaving his phone in plain sight and says she doesn’t know who she hates more, EJ or Steve. EJ suggests she turn her wrath on Steve, because right now, he is all she’s got. Kristen demands that he hide her until all of this blows over or else she swears to take him down with her.

Nicole doesn’t care about Kristen and says she’s on the ropes and she knows it, so she needs to keep running or else she’ll be found and thrown in a prison that she can’t escape from. Chloe hopes so. Nicole thinks EJ would understand why she did what she did, if he finds out, but she doesn’t think he will. Chloe questions her not returning his call then. Nicole says she was just shocked about Abe and needed time to think, but EJ’s message sounded fine so maybe she should take him up on his dinner invite and go to his house right now.

Brady hates what Kristen put Chloe through and calls that a big reason why he broke it off with her. Brady reminds Lucas that Kristen’s daughter is sleeping down the hall so he can keep it down if he’s going to trash talk her mother. Brady declares that Lucas and Philip have no right to point fingers at him and if Philip wants to know what happened between he and Chloe last night, he can man up and ask him himself, or he can go to Chloe. Lucas questions why Philip should ask Brady anything and says he’d just lie to him. Brady tells him that they can believe whatever they want. Brady jokes that he can go tell Philip to challenge him to a duel. Lucas calls Brady a cold son of a bitch. Brady tells him to get out so Lucas then exits.

Philip asks Ava to calm down since Jake brought Carmine to Salem and they didn’t even know about it. Ava worries that Gabi won’t let Jake take the fall. Ava regrets agreeing to help Philip. Philip thought she had nerves of steel. Ava insists that Rafe cannot find out that she’s mixed up with Abe. Philip asks what she wants to do. Ava tells him that they need to keep Carmine quiet which means he needs to do what he wants. Philip argues that he can’t hide Carmine here since he came to the front door, so Henderson will tell Victor. Philip adds that Ava knows how to make people disappear so she should handle him. Ava agrees to, so Philip tells her to call him when it’s handled. Ava asks where he thinks he’s going. Philip declares that Ava started this, so she can handle it, while he has places to go and people to see. Philip then exits the mansion.

Chloe asks Nicole about EJ wanting her to come to his house for dinner. Nicole notes that EJ said he’d be alone. Chloe questions just showing up at his door without calling. Nicole responds that EJ won’t be cooking on his own and says that she knows EJ and that he likes surprises…

EJ tells Kristen that he can’t hide her in the house, so if she wants to stay, she’ll have to stay in the secret room. Kristen complains that it’s not exactly secret anymore. EJ blames Kristen for that and says there’s no good hiding place for her here. EJ thought she was smarter than to flee to her family home. EJ is sure that Steve will be knocking on the door anytime soon. Kristen argues that she’s not an amateur as she left a bogus trail to keep Steve busy for months. Kristen feels nobody would ever think she would come back here. EJ decides to organize some bedding and directs her to the wine cellar. Kristen then responds that she’s going to Brady’s. EJ laughs at her and points out that if Brady sees her, he will turn her in. Kristen assures that Brady won’t see her but she didn’t come all this way to not see her daughter as she’s all she has to live for. EJ warns that Kristen is making a big mistake. Kristen insists that she just has to look at her daughter while she sleeps and no one will ever know she was there. EJ knows that she cannot change her mind as Kristen then leaves the mansion.

Gabi tells Rafe that she loves Jake, so he can’t just order her to leave him. Rafe brings up Jake being in the mob. Gabi argues that Ava is his ex mob boss. Rafe tells her to save it. Gabi tells Rafe that Ava gave Philip the information on Carmine, so she is in this up to her neck.

Carmine returns to see Ava in the living room and asks where Philip is. Ava tells him not to worry about him as she’s going to take care of his arrangements. Carmine warns that she better. Ava responds that she may be out of the life, but she’s still his boss, and he’s acting pretty cocky for just a hired goon. Ava reminds him that she can still squash him like a bug. Ava then takes Carmine and exits the mansion.

Philip goes to Chloe’s room at the Salem Inn.

Brady complains about Philip still thinking that he slept with Chloe and decides he has to warn her. Brady goes to look for his phone. When he leaves the room, Kristen sneaks in.

EJ finishes setting up the wine cellar in the tunnels as the doorbell rings. EJ then answers the door to see Nicole and says he was just thinking about her.

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At the hospital, Paulina complains about what’s taking so long. Lani assures they will hear something soon. Paulina decides she can’t wait around any longer and is going to get some answers. Lani worries that she’ll just get in the doctors’ way. Paulina asks if she’s just supposed to sit around not knowing if Abe is alive. Eli argues that this is not helping and tells her to get it together. Paulina says she’s just losing her mind worrying about Abe. Eli decides to see what he can find out.

Kayla says they are losing too much blood as they continue working on Abe. Kayla then worries that they are losing him as Abe’s monitor flatlines and orders CPR then says she has to put a chest tube in now.

John says he knows who he is and he’s ready for him. John swears to God that he will battle him for his wife and defeat him like he did the last time. The Devil in Marlena calls John clever and says there’s nothing he can do about it as Marlena’s eyes turn yellow. The Devil declares that Marlena is his now. The Devil then causes the cross on the wall of the chapel to turn upside down. John demands he leave her alone and release her. The Devil refuses after all the time he put in to possessing her. John tries to get through to Marlena. The Devil threatens to hurt Marlena. John says he won’t let him. The Devil asks how he plans to stop him. John goes towards the holy water but the Devil says he prepared for that and turns the holy water red then asks if John has any better ideas.

Julie joins Lani and Paulina at the hospital and says she just heard. Julie mentions just leaving Marlena at the church and says they let a candle for Abe. Lani thanks her and says they really appreciate that. Julie mentions having to get through all the reporters. Julie encourages Paulina to just focus on Abe and hopes that by now, he’s past the worst of it.

Kayla and the doctors try to revive Abe. Eli walks in. One of the nurses say he can’t be in here. Eli reveals he is Salem PD and asks Kayla what’s going on. Kayla then responds that Abe is gone.

Abe appears to enter the afterlife in a bright garden where he sees his ex-wife, Lexie.

John tries a prayer but the Devil says his meaningless prayer won’t help Marlena and is just making him want to hurt her more. John asks him not to, so the Devil tells him to do what he says. The Devil warns that all he has to do is snap his fingers and he can stop Marlena’s heart. John tries to go after him but the Devil transports around the room in Marlena. The Devil reveals to John that he was going to kill Doug if Marlena didn’t let him back in but Marlena couldn’t let her dear friend die, so they are together again. John doesn’t understand since it’s been over 25 years so he asks why he would come back for her now.

Julie encourages Paulina to just sit with her and Lani for awhile. Julie brings up Paulina and Abe’s engagement so she congratulates her. Paulina thanks her and says they were very happy. Julie talks about Abe being a dear friend to her and Doug for such a long time, which is one of the reasons they were thrilled by Eli and Lani’s marriage since they were finally family. Paulina asks how long they have known Abe. Julie talks about when Abe was a cop and working on a case involving her son, David, who is Eli’s father. Julie adds that they have known Abe for 40 years and she knows he will be around for many more.

Eli argues that this is not possible. Kayla tells him that she’s sorry but Abe has no heartbeat. Eli asks if there’s nothing else she can do and pleads with her. Kayla calls it a longshot but decides to keep going and not give up.

Abe approaches his vision of Lexie in the afterlife and says it’s been 10 years since he lost her and not a day has gone by that he doesn’t think of her and miss her as she is still in his and Theo’s hearts. Abe talks about Theo. Lexie responds that he raised him well. Abe refuses to take all of the credit and assures that Lexie is always there as he hugs her.

The Devil recalls Marlena being alone the first time he possessed her which made his job so easy. John argues that now Marlena is surrounded by people who love her. The Devil calls it a shield and admits he’s never seen Marlena as strong as she’s become. The Devil says that in the dark days, under the spell of Andre, she was so distraught when she killed all those innocent civilians of Salem, starting with Abe, but it turned out they were all alive. The Devil remarks that now Abe is not so lucky.

Paulina calls 40 years a long time to know somebody. Julie says time flies but Abe hasn’t changed much as he was always a wonderful man. Paulina talks about first seeing Abe 8 months ago and feeling like she’s known him forever. Paulina flashes back to Lani introducing her to Abe. Paulina cries that she can’t lose Abe now. Lani encourages that they are not going to lose him. Eli comes back, so Paulina asks if Abe is going to be alright.

Kayla continues working on Abe, trying to bring him back.

Abe’s conversation with Lexie in the afterlife continues as he tells her about looking through an old photo album of them. Abe flashes back to when he and Lexie were first planning to having Theo. Abe tells Lexie that she lives on in Theo as they both will. Abe talks about another photo album and seeing the sadness in their eyes which made him wish he was kinder and more compassionate about her struggle and how much she had to overcome as he flashes back to arguing with Lexie about the baby switch with Hope and Bo’s son Zack.

Eli tells Paulina that they are still working on Abe and that Kayla said it could be awhile. Paulina doesn’t have a good feeling. Julie suggests to Paulina that they all go to the church since they can’t do much for Abe but he could use their prayers.

The Devil tells John about how Marlena hated herself for being Andre’s pawn which he thought was his chance but then all her victims turned out to be alive. John recalls them getting back together after that. The Devil talks about waiting for years and finally getting his chance. He brings up Stefano creating a situation where Marlena believed John was killed in a hit and run. The Devil acknowledges that John and Marlena always found their way back together like always and then he found Doug, who became his target. John realizes that the Devil possessed Doug and that’s why he was doing those things to Julie. John recalls all the times Doug tried to warn him about Marlena. The Devil points out that John wouldn’t listen but he was afraid that at some point, he might believe Doug, so he clocked Julie over the head and framed Doug. The Devil reveals he had Marlena commit Doug to Bayview long term and he can’t have anyone see him since Doug was the only person who knew, so he was taken care of. The Devil adds that now John knows about him and that’s a problem.

Lani mentions having to call Brandon and Theo to break the news. Lani tells Eli that she hates having to tell Theo when he’s so far away. Lani calls Theo and says she’s sorry to wake him up in the middle of the night but something happened to Abe. Julie pours coffee for Paulina. Paulina talks about usually keeping it together and never falling apart. Julie understands when something like this happens, they remember they are only human. Paulina hates feeling so helpless. Julie relates since the doctors at Bayview won’t let her see Doug. Paulina argues that she is his wife. Julie explains that they say Doug is not himself and a danger but it’s killing her to not be there for him. Paulina offers to get her a lawyer to get her in. Julie thanks her and agrees to think about it. Julie believes that Abe and Doug feel they are with them even if they aren’t in the same room. Julie assures they want to be with them just as much as they do. Julie suggests they be there for each other until they can hold them, since they sort of get each other. Paulina agrees that they have the same chip. Paulina thanks Julie as they hug.

Abe’s afterlife vision with Lexie continues as he talks about how brave and selfless she was when he lost her. Abe tells Lexie that now they will be together again but Lexie says no, they can’t.

The Devil knew it wouldn’t take John long to figure out something was wrong with Marlena since he’s been through it before. The Devil adds that he did pick up some new techniques over the decades. John says they won’t help him hold on to Marlena any more than his old ones. John declares that he beat him once and he’s going to beat him again, because the love that he and Marlena share is stronger than any bond he will ever have on her. John states that he’s getting his wife back and he’s not leaving the church until he takes her with him. The Devil argues that John is wasting his time since Marlena has given herself to him completely. John tries to get through to Marlena but the Devil shouts that Marlena can’t hear him. Marlena tries to break free but the Devil knocks John back and then knocks things over in the church. The Devil then uses his powers to pull John back in and then throws him in to the wall, knocking him out.

Paulina asks how Theo took the news. Lani says he sounded alright but she can tell that he was scared. Lani adds that Theo will get on the first flight from South Africa. Lani says she couldn’t reach Brandon but left a message. Julie hopes he can make it, noting that it’s important for Abe to have his children around him. Julie calls it a blessing that Lani is there and hopes she knows how much her father loves her. Lani calls Abe the dad that she always dreamed of. Lani says they were robbed of so much that this can’t be the end because she doesn’t know how she would stand it. Paulina looks on with a worried expression.

Abe questions not being able to be with Lexie. Lexie says she will be there waiting but it’s not his time yet and he knows that. Abe confirms that he knows it now as his children need him along with his grandchildren, friends, and Paulina, so he has to go back. Abe kisses Lexie goodbye in his vision and says he’ll be seeing her in his heart and so will Theo. Lexie waves goodbye as Abe then exits the afterlife.

Kayla continues working on Abe. One of the nurses thinks it’s time to call it. Kayla reluctantly agrees and prepares to announce the time of death when suddenly Abe’s heart begins beating again. Kayla asks if Abe can hear her as she exclaims that they have a heartbeat.

The Devil tells John that he has waited a lifetime for this. The Devil grabs a candle holder and prepares to kill John but Marlena begins fighting him from inside of her. The Devil declares that he won’t kill him yet then since he may be useful in some way, but he can’t leave him here in this condition. The Devil then drags John away.

Kayla comes out of the operating room. Lani asks how Abe is. Kayla says it was intense for awhile and he still needs surgery but she’s very optimistic that he’s going to pull through which relieves Lani, Eli, Julie, and Paulina. Lani asks if they can see him. Kayla says just for a short time since he went through a major trauma and is very weak. Lani agrees to not stay long as she thanks Kayla. Lani asks if Paulina can come with her which Kayla allows. Lani and Paulina then head together to see Abe as Eli hugs Julie.

Abe wakes up in his hospital bed to see Paulina and Lani at his side. Abe says their names. Lani tells him he doesn’t have to talk as opening his eyes is enough for her. Lani says he gave everyone a real scare but he’s going to be okay. Paulina thanks Abe for fighting his way back to them and says they love him so much as Abe sees his vision of Lexie leave the room.

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Paulina goes to see Lani, who asks what brings her by. Paulina thinks back to Marlena urging her to tell the truth. Paulina tells Lani that there’s something important that she needs to discuss with her, so Lani invites her in.

Marlena tells the nurse that it’s impossible for Eli and Julie to see Doug. She informs her that Eli is a police officer and demanded access then threatened to take it to her superior. Marlena warns the nurse that it’s very dangerous for Julie to see Doug and says she’s on her way in. Marlena tells her to stall them until she gets there and hangs up. The Devil in Marlena declares that it’s time for Julie to learn to leave well enough alone.

John listens to Marlena’s recording of her session with Doug in her office but can’t hear what Doug is saying in the session.

Gabi leaves the Pub and calls Jake, leaving a message questioning what was so important that he couldn’t tell her why he had to leave.

Carmine laughs at Jake with a gun and calls him a pussycat, arguing that they both know there’s no way he would shoot him. Carmine then grabs the gun from Jake and turns it on him. Carmine remarks that Jake couldn’t do what needed to be done, just like with Jed Zanetti. Carmine says luckily, he has no problem doing what needs to be done. Abe approaches and questions what the hell is going on here. Carmine turns to him. Jake tries to stop him but Carmine fires the gun and shoot Abe in the chest. Abe collapses. Jake rushes to his side to check on him. Jake asks Carmine what the hell is wrong with him. Carmine blames Jake for making him do it by pulling the gun. Jake calls Carmine a son of a bitch as Carmine flees the scene. Jake calls for an ambulance for Abe.

Lani tells Paulina that she got a text from Abe about how excited he is for the wedding. Paulina says Abe has already gone out of his way to make it perfect. They talk about Paulina and Abe being in love. Paulina adds that they even got Marlena to perform the ceremony. Paulina points out that when Marlena tells her anything, she takes it to heart. Lani calls Marlena very wise and advises to always listen to her. Paulina reveals that this advice was about Lani. Lani asks what about her but her babies wake up so she goes to check on them. Paulina wonders how she is going to tell Lani that she is her mom and that Abe is not her real father.

Eli asks the nurse how much longer until they can see Doug. The nurse claims she’s still working on it. Julie warns that Eli will insist on seeing her boss. Marlena then arrives and says that won’t be necessary. Julie says she’s not surprised that the nurse called her. Marlena argues that her patient is not allowed visitors. Julie complains that she is Doug’s wife. Marlena insists that it’s not safe and that Doug could attack her again. Eli argues that he’ll make sure she’s safe. Marlena claims she’s also worried about Doug’s safety because she might upset him and that could set him back. Julie argues that it could comfort him and raise his spirits. Eli pleads with Marlena to understand. Marlena claims she’s trying to help Doug and Julie. Eli gets that she has the authority to keep Julie from seeing Doug, but he has the authority to question him about a crime. Marlena asks if he’s going to press charges against Doug for attacking Julie. Eli clarifies that he wants to have Doug explain more about how Marlena tried to kill him.

John can’t understand why he doesn’t hear what Doug is saying on the recording. John skips ahead and continues listening as Marlena questions why “he” is doing this to Doug. John hears Marlena asking why he came back to Salem after all these years, leaving John to wonder who in the hell she’s talking to.

Kayla goes to Marlena’s office but finds John inside. John tells her that it’s not what she thinks. Kayla reminds him that she warned him that accessing Marlena’s private recordings is a violation. John tells her that something bad is happening to Marlena and it started right after her session with Doug. Kayla demands the recording. John argues that she has to understand there is something off with the recording. Kayla doesn’t care and tells him to forget it or else she will have to report him for violating doctor-patient confidentiality. John pleads with Kayla to hear him out and just listen to the recording because for some reason, he hears Marlena’s voice really clear but when Doug speaks, he hears static and it sounds like there is someone else with her.

Marlena argues that Doug was not in his right mind when he claimed she tried to kill him. Eli wants to hear it from him. Marlena calls Doug delusional. Eli says he will be the judge of that. Marlena argues that Eli is not qualified to diagnose like she is. Julie complains that she’s his wife and knows him better than anyone. Marlena says he’s not who he was before and that he’s just paranoid and confused. Marlena says sometimes patients are so deeply disturbed that they think their therapist is the enemy. Eli asks if she did something to make him think that. Marlena says of course not as she took an oath not to harm and she thinks Julie would do harm. Julie argues that Marlena is not behaving like a human. Julie talks about thinking of Marlena as family for all of her life, so she asks what has happened to her compassion. Julie adds that Marlena’s eyes are so cold. Julie doesn’t think she knows her anymore.

Paulina helps Lani put the babies back down. Lani says Paulina has a magic tough with her daughter Jules. Paulina talks about doing the same with Lani when she was a baby. Lani didn’t know Paulina helped Tamara when she was a baby. Paulina says it was just when things were hectic but she treasured every moment. Paulina adds that she enjoyed it while it lasted. Lani remarks that she’s sure it was good practice until she had a daughter of her own.

Jake encourages Abe to hang in. Rafe arrives with paramedics. Jake tells Rafe that Abe’s not doing well. Rafe sees the gun on the floor and raises his gun, demanding Jake put his hands up and get away from Abe. Jake insists that he did not do this but Rafe orders him away. Rafe handcuffs Jake as the paramedics tend to Abe.

Carmine runs in to Gabi outside the Pub. Gabi tells him to watch where he’s going. Carmine tells her to go to Hell. Gabi stops him as she recognizes him as Carmine. Gabi questions what he’s doing here. Carmine argues that she must have him confused with someone but Gabi insists that she saw his photo in Philip’s file. Carmine claims not to know who that is. Gabi assures that Philip brought him to town to pin Jed Zanetti’s murder on Jake but it won’t happen. Carmine guesses she is Jake’s latest. Gabi insists that they are not giving up. Carmine warns that right now, Jake has bigger problems than Jed Zanetti as he walks away.

Lani asks Paulina about Marlena giving her advice about her and asks if she wants to share. Paulina tells her that before she ever loved her father, she loved her so much. Paulina says because of what Abe means to her, this is why she needs to have this conversation with her. Paulina adds that Abe doesn’t know anything about what she is about to share with her, but she hopes and prays that he understands why she decided to tell her first. Lani starts to worry. Paulina just wants them to all be a family. Lani asks if this has to do with the other night when Paulina asked her to call her “mama”. Paulina responds that it actually does.

Marlena apologizes to Julie if she doesn’t think she’s being caring enough but claims she’s trying to be professional and asks Julie to trust her. Julie argues that she’s shown her trust by letting her commit Doug into the institution. Julie feels it’s getting harder to believe that Marlena really cares about what’s best for Doug. Eli gets a call from Rafe. Eli says it’s not a good time but Rafe informs him there’s been a shooting. Eli explains that he’s at Bayview with Julie so someone else will have to cover. Rafe explains that he’s not asking him to work the case but to inform him that Abe has been shot and he thought Eli would want to be the one to tell Lani. Eli thanks Rafe and hangs up. Eli then informs Julie that Abe has been shot, so he has to go tell Lani. Marlena decides that she will stay with Julie. Julie questions who would do such a thing to a man like Abe. Marlena remarks that there’s a lot of evil in the world. Marlena offers to drive Julie home but Julie wants to go straight to the hospital for Abe, Eli, and Lani. Marlena thinks she’d be in the way but Julie argues that they are her family. Julie says if Marlena won’t drive her, she’ll take a taxi, but Marlena says she has a much better idea…

Kayla questions John thinking someone was in the room with Marlena and Doug when it was a private session. John insists that Marlena was talking to someone else and she was scared. Kayla then gets a call about Abe and says she’s on her way. Kayla informs John that there’s been a shooting and the victim is en route. John says he’ll wait for her but Kayla then reveals it was Abe, which shocks John.

Rafe takes Jake in to the interrogation room. Jake asks if Abe is going to be alright. Rafe asks Jake what happened. Jake stays silent so Rafe questions him not saying anything. Rafe asks if Jake just came across Abe lying there. Jake asks what if he did. Rafe asks if Jake is claiming that someone else shot Abe, left the gun by his body, and that Jake saw nothing. Jake refuses to say any more without his lawyer. Rafe questions Jake lawyering up when Abe has been shot and might not make it. Jake wants his phone call. Rafe warns that Abe is his friend and mentor and one of the best men he’s ever known, so if Jake is responsible for this, he will not rest until he pays. Rafe then gives Jake the phone and exits the room. Jake calls Gabi. Gabi says she was starting to worry and asks where he is. Jake responds that he’s at the police station. Gabi asks if it’s about Carmine. Jake tells Gabi to just get there as soon as she can so they hang up.

Julie questions Marlena why she would go home when Abe has been shot and is in the hospital. Marlena asks what good she would be at the hospital. Julie takes offense to that and tells Marlena to just get out of her way. Marlena then offers to drive Julie to the church so they could pray together for Doug and Abe. Julie questions doing that right now. Marlena knows how much she believes in the power of prayer and mentions her and John praying for Doug in the chapel. Marlena adds that the church is just steps away from the hospital so she thinks they should go pray together for Doug and Abe. Julie mentions always having her rosary with her. Marlena tells her to keep it put away until they get to the church. Marlena thinks it’s good they are doing this together. Julie then apologizes for being so harsh about Doug’s care and says she knows she’s not the enemy. Julie is sorry for demonizing her. Marlena remarks that it’s not the first time that’s happened so she can get over it. Julie thanks her for offering to pray with her. The Devil inside Marlena remarks to himself that all the prayers in the world won’t help her now…

Lani hopes Paulina understands that calling her mama is weird to her, as she will always be her aunt, not her mother. Paulina understands why she feels that way. Lani asks if names even matter since they both know how they feel about each other in their hearts. Paulina says that’s so true. Paulina tells Lani that she’s so much more to her than just her niece or Abe’s daughter. Paulina starts to tell Lani the truth when Eli comes home. Lani wasn’t expecting him home so soon and asks if he got Julie in to see Doug. Eli reveals something happened while he was at Bayview to Abe. Eli then informs Lani and Paulina that Abe has been shot.

Gabi joins Jake in the interrogation room. Jake apologizes for worrying her. Gabi mentions running in to Carmine and she recognized him from his file. Jake questions Gabi telling him who she was. Gabi asks if Jake is here because Carmine turned him in. Jake reveals that he convinced Carmine to come to Salem to tell him to his face that he wasn’t going to let Philip use him but he wouldn’t listen, so he pulled a gun on him. Jake explains that he was just trying to scare Carmine but he didn’t back down and he grabbed the gun. Jake adds that they struggled for a bit and then Abe showed up to try to intervene. Jake reveals that Abe probably saved his life. Gabi asks if something happened to Abe.

Kayla works on Abe and says they need a massive transfusion. Abe’s blood pressure drops as Kayla urges him to hang on.

Lani, Paulina, and Eli arrive at the hospital. Lani rushes to John and hugs him. John says he’s so sorry. John mentions being with Kayla when she got the news. Paulina questions who would want to shoot Abe. Eli says he hasn’t heard anything yet. Lani asks if he will be alright. John says he doesn’t have details. Paulina says to leave that to her. Eli is sure that Kayla will update them but Paulina decides that she’s not going to wait. Lani says she’ll handle this while Eli stays with the kids. John asks Eli if he has no idea how this happened. Eli explains that he got the call from Rafe while he was at Bayview, trying to get Julie in to see Doug but Marlena showed up and blocked them. John asks if he left Julie with Marlena at Bayview. Eli confirms that he did and that Julie texted him, saying she and Marlena were heading to St. Luke’s church to pray for Doug and Abe which John questions. John tells him to keep him posted about Abe while he checks on Julie and Marlena. John then leaves the hospital.

Marlena brings Julie to the church. Julie does the sign of the cross with holy water. Marlena suggests she light a candle for Abe and Doug, which Julie then does. Julie begins to pray. The Devil inside Marlena begins to wonder about being allowed in church and recalls trashing the place 25 years ago and now he can desecrate it all over again. The Devil says to himself that he’s here to offer Julie as a sacrifice and that he will drown her where her great grandbabies were baptized, remarking that nothing says Satan’s return to Salem like a drowning in the House of God. The Devil inside Marlena laughs while Julie prays next to her.

Gabi asks Jake if he told Rafe what happened. Jake says he panicked since it was his gun. Gabi asks why he didn’t tell Rafe. Jake explains that he didn’t want to incriminate himself since he was threatening Carmine. Gabi can’t believe this but insists that it’s not his fault. Gabi blames Philip and Ava for trying to steal Gabi Chic. Jake notes that Rafe is pissed that he’s not talking about Abe. Gabi tells him that she will talk to Rafe but now they have to pray that Abe pulls through.

Kayla says Abe’s blood pressure is stabilizing but they need more plasma. Paulina walks in and panics seeing Abe, saying they need to save him. Kayla tells Paulina that she can’t be in here. Paulina says he needs to know she’s there. Kayla assures that he does and asks her to give them room to work. Lani comes in and tells Paulina that Abe is fighting to get back to them.

Julie finishes her prayer for Abe and Doug. Marlena tells her that was lovely. Julie says she always feels so much better in this sacred space. Marlena claims they all do and brings up this being where Julie’s grandbabies were baptized. Julie calls that a joyful day, welcoming Jules and Carver in to the family of God. Julie adds that she was honored to be Jules’ Godmother and knows Abe was thrilled to be Carver’s Godfather. Marlena says they just have to hope that Abe will be fine. Julie can’t believe they are here praying for Abe’s life and for Doug to be restored to her as the man she’s always loved. Julie asks how their lives took this dark turn and how it happened so fast. Marlena sneaks up behind Julie but John arrives to interrupt them. Julie asks how he knew they were there. John explains that he saw Eli at the hospital. Julie notes that coming here was Marlena’s idea which John questions. Marlena claims that she thought it would do them both some good. Julie asks how Abe is doing. John says that Kayla is doing everything she can and that Eli, Lani, and Paulina are there with the babies but they could sure use her support. Julie says she told Marlena that but Marlena thought she’d be in the way which John questions. Marlena claims she thought there was better use of their time like being here to pray. John tells Julie to go to the hospital as they will be really glad to see her. Julie then thanks John and exits. Marlena tries to follow out but John stops her. Marlena questions them not being there for Abe. John says they will but he also wants to be here for his wife, though he’s not so sure she is his wife anymore. Marlena asks what he’s talking about and says of course she’s his wife. John argues that she hasn’t been herself since that incident with Doug. Marlena argues that it was just very upsetting to see someone you care about lose his mind. John reveals that he went to her office and listened to the recording of her session with Doug and he heard her voice perfectly but Doug was only static. Marlena calls that odd. John says he was confused at first and couldn’t understand but she sounded so scared so he started thinking about how she asked why he came back to Salem after all these years. John declares it finally hit him why he couldn’t hear Doug’s voice and why she was so scared was because she wasn’t even talking to Doug. John guesses someone else was in the office that day, someone she hasn’t seen in 25 years. Marlena claims not to know what he’s talking about but John accuses her of being the one who attacked Julie and caused all of this. Marlena warns him to stop talking before he says something he will regret. John then asks if it’s him and if he has possessed his wife again.

Jake blames himself for Abe getting shot. Gabi argues that it’s not his fault as he was just trying to save her company. Gabi says they have to stall for time and hope that Abe recovers enough to tell Rafe that Carmine shot him. Jake says that Abe has to pull through, because of his family and all the people who love him.

Lani takes Paulina out of the emergency room. Eli asks how Abe is. Lani says that Kayla wouldn’t say and he lost a lot of blood. Paulina questions what this shooting could be about and if Abe was targetted because he’s black. Eli hopes not but says they will follow up with Rafe. Paulina encourages Lani that Abe is the strongest man that she’s ever met. Paulina talks about Abe looking forward to their life together and a daughter he loves and the family she’s built. Paulina assures that they will get through this and celebrate their wedding together as she hugs Lani.

Kayla says they are losing too much blood as they continue working on Abe. Kayla then worries that they are losing him as Abe’s monitor flatlines.

John says he knows who he is and he’s ready for him. John swears to God that he will battle him for his wife and defeat him like he did the last time. The Devil in Marlena calls John clever and says there’s nothing he can do about it as Marlena’s eyes turn yellow. The Devil declares that Marlena is his now.

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Abe and Paulina plan their wedding at Paulina’s apartment. Abe says he wants to do whatever makes her happy. Paulina says he’s so good to her and mentions having a mile long list of things to do for the wedding. Abe says he did his part in proposing as he praises her and says nothing else matters. Paulina wants her wedding to be as perfect as him. Abe then agrees to help her with the lists.

Jake sits in bed looking worried. He reaches under the bed and pulls out his gun. Jake remarks that Philip better watch his back because there’s no way in Hell that he’s going to let him steal Gabi’s company from her. Gabi then comes in to the room.

Ben and Ciara kiss in bed until Ciara asks him what’s wrong. Ben says absolutely nothing and talks about enjoying the baby making process.

Marlena with the Devil inside her sits at home, texting Ben that she was very encouraged by their session and hopes he felt the same way, then asks how the procreation is going. Marlena/the Devil remarks that they want the process to move along quickly since Ciara and Ben’s child is most important to the plan. John then walks in and questions who Marlena is talking to.

Lani gets up from bed and finds Eli finishing their key lime pie. Lani jokes that he can ask Chanel to come over and bake him another one. Eli jokes that then he couldn’t sit around half naked. Lani jokes that would be tragic as she sits with him and they kiss.

Gabi questions what Jake was doing as he puts his gun back under the bed. Gabi mentions how they hardly slept and blames Philip for keeping them up. Gabi declares that they need to stop Philip as there’s no way Jake is going to prison and there’s no way she’s giving up her company. Jake says that’s not going to happen. Gabi feels they need a plan and wonders what they can do to stop him. Jake responds that the only thing on his mind right now is her looking sexy. Jake tells Gabi that he would do anything to make her happy as they kiss.

Paulina tells Abe that they won’t need to worry about wedding cake as Chanel will be in charge with the bakery. Abe suggests Marlena officiate their wedding. Paulina thinks back to revealing her secrets to Marlena that she is Lani’s mother and Abe is not her father. Abe questions if she doesn’t like the idea of Marlena marrying them. Paulina jokes about Marlena being a shrink and marrying them. Abe remarks that there is a lot more to Marlena than meets the eye.

Marlena claims she didn’t hear John and that she was just speaking to a colleague about his plans for the future. John thought he heard a man’s voice. Marlena claims she had him on speaker and asks if he has any more questions. John apologizes and comments on Marlena getting up early this morning. Julie then shows up at their door. John asks how she is. Julie responds that she’s not good and won’t be any better until she gets Marlena’s permission to see Doug.

Ben and Ciara lay in bed after having sex. Ben asks if she thinks they made a baby this time. Ciara jokes that compared to last time, there were no gusts of wind or candles blowing out but she calls it her own spiritual experience. They say I love you to each other as they kiss. Ben adds that he already loves their baby and that they’re just going to have to keep trying. They decide to get up and shower together.

Eli and Lani continue kissing at home. Lani talks about how she thought their time together would get lost with their babies but they are making it work. Eli says they will be on honeymoon for life. They talk about Abe and Paulina being together. Lani says it was nice celebrating them as they are crazy in love. Eli laughs at the idea of Lani calling Paulina “mama”.

Abe reminds Paulina that he officiated John and Marlena’s wedding, so Marlena made him promise to let her return the favor if he ever tied the knot again. Paulina acknowledges that it means a lot to him so she agrees to it. Abe thanks her as they kiss. Abe suggests they go to John and Marlena’s to get on the road to happily ever after.

Marlena tells Julie that she’s sorry that she’s upset. Julie doesn’t care and wants to see Doug today. Marlena responds that she can’t let her or anyone else see Doug right now. Julie asks why the hell not. Marlena claims that he tried to kill Julie by slamming her over the head with a tray. Julie argues that she still wants to see her husband. Marlena says seeing her might set him off. Julie argues that Marlena could be wrong and she knows her husband better than she does. Julie doesn’t get how seeing her wouldn’t make him feel better. Marlena tells her no. John asks if one visit can really hurt since Doug is sedated and would be supervised. Marlena thinks she knows what is best for her patient. John says he was just trying to help. Marlena asks Julie if there’s anything else. Julie questions what gave Marlena the right to play God with people’s lives. Marlena claims that playing God is the last thing she wants to do, but asks what if Doug stabbed her in the heart. Julie calls that ridiculous and says Marlena is treating Doug like a patient instead of a friend. Marlena argues that she has to be objective. Julie asks what if it was John and she wasn’t able to see him. Marlena hopes someone would do something to help him if he tried to kill her. Marlena claims that she has all of their best interests at heart and that if there’s any change in Doug, she’ll let her know. Julie feels sick that she ever let Marlena talk her in to signing the commitment papers. Julie declares this is not over as she storms out. Abe and Paulina then arrive. Abe questions what that was about as Julie seemed pretty upset. John explains that Julie wants to visit Doug at Bayview. Marlena adds that she had to tell her that Doug is a danger to himself and others. Paulina mentions that Doug seemed so harmless.

Lani agrees with Eli that Paulina asking her to call her “mama” was definitely weird. Eli doesn’t think it will come up again. Lani knows it comes from a place of love but Paulina can overstep.

John asks what brings Abe and Paulina back. They reveal that they are getting married. John is excited so Marlena goes along with it. Abe says they would be honored if Marlena would perform the ceremony. Marlena says that before she agrees, there is something he needs to know.

Jake and Gabi to the Brady Pub. Ben and Ciara walk by and greet them. Ciara says she’s really glad that she ran in to them as she wanted to talk to Gabi about something. Jake calls it perfect timing as he has to chat with Ben about something. Jake tells the girls to go ahead inside and they will meet them in a few. Gabi and Ciara then enter the Pub. Ben asks Jake what’s going on. Jake tells him that he’s in a bit of a situation and reveals his gun. Ben questions what the hell he’s doing with that. Jake responds that someone is trying to hurt Gabi and he has to stop it.

Abe asks Marlena what he needs to know and jokingly asks what dark secrets she’s keeping from him. Marlena responds that it’s about Paulina, which worries her. Marlena explains that she got to thinking about Tamara and how she couldn’t possibly officiate over a wedding involving Paulina and her sister’s ex without knowing how she feels about it. Paulina assures that they have Tamara’s blessing. Marlena wants to hear it from Tamara and says then she would be thrilled to marry them. John suggests they celebrate with drinks. Abe wishes they could but they have to get ready for the wedding, starting with buying a suit. Paulina asks John to go with Abe, so she can stay and chat with Marlena about what they have in mind for the ceremony. John doesn’t know how much he can help but agrees to go. Paulina encourages keeping it simple so the groom doesn’t outshine his bride. Abe calls that impossible. John says they will be right back as he and Abe exit. Marlena guesses Paulina doesn’t want to talk about the ceremony which she confirms. Paulina remarks that Marlena had her sweating bullets just now by saying she had to talk to Abe. Paulina got the impression that Marlena was going to out her secret about lying to Abe and Lani. Marlena jokes that the thought did cross her mind.

Eli and Lani kiss at home until Julie shows up at the door. Eli asks if everything is okay. Julie complains that Marlena won’t let her see Doug. Lani thought the visitor restriction was just temporary. Julie responds that it’s become permanent and if this keeps up, Marlena won’t let her see him until Hell freezes over. Eli points out that Marlena is Doug’s doctor. Julie argues that she is his wife. Lani points out that he attacked her. Julie complains that everyone knows Doug is no danger, except Marlena. Julie remarks that if this keeps up, she’s going to end up the danger to others. Lani doesn’t think they can do anything if Marlena won’t allow it. Eli points out that actually there is.

Jake tells Ben that either Gabi signs the company over to Philip or Jake goes to prison and that Philip already has an eye witness, who is lying. Jake insists he did not kill anybody. Ben encourages him to relax. Jake thought he was done with this life but now here it is in his face, being used to hurt Gabi. Ben relates to trying to escape the man he was and says there’s nothing easy about it. Jake never thought he’d hold a gun again. Ben says there has to be another way. Jake says sometimes words don’t do the trick. Ben knows he wants to protect Gabi but promises that he’s doing the wrong thing even if it’s for the right reasons as nothing good can come of it.

Gabi and Ciara sit together in the Pub. Ciara enjoys her coffee and says she’s going to miss it as she informs Gabi that she and Ben are trying to get pregnant. Gabi says that’s great and asks if that’s what she wanted to talk to her about. Ciara says she actually wanted to talk to her about work because with the baby coming, she thought it might be good to have a fund so she talked to Victor about going to Titan. Ciara then reveals she wants to work at Gabi Chic. Gabi says that’s flattering but it’s not going to happen because Philip fired her. Ciara questions that he can do that. Gabi adds that Philip is trying to steal her company.

Jake argues that Gabi built her company from nothing while Philip has been handed everything in his life and is trying to take it away. Jake declares he won’t let it happen. Ben asks if Jake is planning to kill Philip Kiriakis.

Ciara argues that Philip must be crazy to fire Gabi and questions how there can be a Gabi Chic without her since she is the brand. Gabi says Philip is too stupid and greedy to realize as he thinks she can be replaced. Ciara asks if anything can be done about this. Gabi suggests she share her opinion with Victor since he’s the only person that Philip will listen to. Gabi warns that if Philip doesn’t start listening to reason very soon, then he will live to regret it..

Jake tells Ben that he’s never killed anybody before and doesn’t intend to start now. Ben asks if the gun is just a prop. Jake explains that it’s the only language some people understand, like Carmine Morino, who is the guy that Philip got to testify that he beat a man to death. Ben guesses that Carmine is the real killer which Jake confirms. Jake plans to convince Carmine to come to Salem for a sitdown so he can convince him that it’s in their best interest for him to keep his mouth shut. Ben asks what if he doesn’t keep his mouth shut. Jake hopes the threat of some heat might show him some reason. Jake gest a text from Carmine and says to wish him luck .Ben wants to go with him to watch his back. Jake tells Ben that he and Ciara are finally living happily so he’s not letting him anywhere near this. Ben doesn’t want him to go by himself but Jake assures he’ll be fine. Jake tells Ben to just tell Gabi that he had an appointment he had to keep. Jake then walks away.

Eli tells Julie that if Marlena is worried about her safety then he will go to Bayview with her and stay with her the entire time. Julie argues that it won’t help since Marlena’s order bans all visitors. Eli reveals that his badge will get them past doctor’s orders. Julie says that would be wonderful. Eli assures that they will go to Bayview and not take no for an answer as Julie hugs him.

Paulina argues that Marlena said what they talked about was private and protected by doctor-patient confidentiality. Marlena says that’s why she didn’t say anything to Abe. Paulina complains about Marlena saying it crossed her mind. Paulina says that won’t do and she has to know if she can trust her, or else they’ll have a big problem. Marlena remarks that she doesn’t have a problem of trust with her because she’s not the person she’s marrying. Marlena tells Paulina that before she marries Abe, she’s going to have to come clean and tell Abe and Lani the truth.

Abe and John have coffee in the town square. Abe apologizes for forgetting that the men’s store is not open today. John is glad because it gives them a chance to talk a little bit. Abe notes he seems preoccupied and asks what’s on his mind. John asks Abe if Marlena seemed like herself to him. Abe asks what he means. John talks about Marlena doing things that are out of character lately and brings up that she still won’t let Julie see Doug and took a hard stance that just made everything worse. Abe knows that Julie won’t want to listen to what she doesn’t want to hear. John says it’s more than that and adds that Marlena has an edge, even with him. John notes that she’s been off for quite awhile. John informs Abe about how Johnny’s movie is now all about Marlena’s possession. Abe doesn’t get it since they all agreed that chapter of their lives was best left in the past and that was the position that Marlena took. John says he thought so but then Marlena announced to Johnny that she was all on board. John adds that Marlena was engrossed in the script last night while wearing dark sunglasses. John reminds him about how Marlena was always trying to hide her eyes in the past. Abe asks John if he thinks Marlena is possessed again. John says he doesn’t think she’s possessed, but that she’s in trouble and needs his help, though he doesn’t know where to start. Abe asks when he first noticed her acting differently. John says it was right after her first session with Doug. Abe guesses it was upsetting for her to see Doug collapse in front of her. John talks about Marlena being fuzzy about what happened there and recalling that she forgot Doug threatened to kill Julie. John argues that Marlena is a professional and never loses her cool so something’s not right. Abe asks if he thinks there’s something she hasn’t told him. John is pretty sure there is something on Doug’s session tape that would tell a hell of a lot. Abe questions if he’s thinking of playing that tape, bringing up the ethics of that. John argues that he has to do something or he’ll never figure out what’s going on with his wife.

Paulina complains that a shrink is supposed to listen to people, not tell them what to do. Marlena argues that she’s known and cared about Abe longer than she has. Paulina responds that she loves Abe. Marlena asks what is love really and calls it honesty. Paulina brings up swearing to keep that secret to her grave as she might have her daughter but Abe would lose his. Paulina asks how she can break the heart of the best man she’s ever known. Marlena asks how she can vow to be true to Abe while he’s lying about being Lani’s mother. Paulina argues that it’s not like lightning will strike her through the chapel window. Marlena knows she’s a woman of faith, so she calls it imperative that she tells Abe and Lani the truth. Marlena remarks that if she doesn’t, then God have mercy on her soul.

Eli and Julie go to Bayview to see Doug. The worker says that Doug is not allowed visitors but Eli reveals his badge and says it’s a police matter.

Ben joins Ciara and Gabi in the Pub. Gabi asks where Jake is.

Jake meets Carmine in the park. Jake brings up hearing that Carmine is thinking of testifying that he killed Jed Zanetti when they both know that’s a lie. Carmine responds that it’s his word against Jake’s. Jake argues that they were both there, so it’s in his best interest to keep his mouth shut. Jake asks how much Philip is paying him. Carmine asks who said anyone is paying him. Jake questions why else he’d be lying about this. Carmine says he has nothing to say to him. Jake offers to pay him whatever Philip is paying him and then some. Carmine says he’s sorry but he’s not interested. Jake then pulls his gun on him and warns that if he lies about him, he’ll lose his life and asks if that works for him.

Paulina goes to see Lani, who asks what brings her by.

Marlena/The Devil sits at home and calls Paulina an arrogant fool, who should’ve listened to her instinct for self survival. Marlena remarks that now Paulina is going to tell Lani that she’s her mother and Abe’s not really her father and laughs that then all hell will break loose. Marlena then gets a call from Bayview. The nurse informs her that Julie is there with Eli, insisting on seeing Doug.

John goes to Marlena’s office at the hospital and breaks in to her drawer to retrieve the recording of Doug’s session. John asks God to forgive him but he has to get to the bottom of this. John then plays the tape.

Ben tells Gabi that Jake said he had something to take care of and he’d catch up with her later. Gabi asks if he said what it was. Ben responds that he just said it’s something that couldn’t wait.

Carmine laughs at Jake with a gun and calls him a pussycat, arguing that they both know there’s no way he would shoot him. Carmine then grabs the gun from Jake and turns it on him. Carmine remarks that Jake couldn’t do what needed to be done, just like with Jed Zanetti. Carmine says luckily, he has no problem doing what needs to be done. Abe approaches and questions what the hell is going on here. Carmine turns to him. Jake tries to stop him but Carmine fires the gun and shoot Abe in the chest.

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Chad joins Abigail in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks if she’s memorizing lines. Abigail responds that it’s not Johnny’s script but it turns out they are a little behind on the local news as she shows Chad her tablet, revealing that Gwen is in jail for soliciting a judge and this time, she might actually pay for what she did.

Bonnie and Gwen remain in their holding cell. Bonnie complains about prison and asks if Gwen wants to play 21 questions. Bonnie then notices Gwen is crying and encourages that Justin is going to get them out. Gwen questions how when Justin is in a cell, just like them. Gwen says it’s driving her mad, knowing that Xander is just down the hall but might as well be in Siberia. Jack arrives with a guard, who calls for Bonnie. The guard asks Jack to tell Justin that she loves him, which he promises to do as Bonnie is escorted out. Jack asks Gwen how she is doing. Gwen apologizes for completely messing everything up and asks Jack not to hate her.

Xander tells Justin that he can’t stop thinking about what Melinda said, that if Victor comes through then they might be off the hook. Justin guesses Victor made headway with Melinda but he doesn’t get why she would tip her hand to them like that or make a special trip just to do it. Xander calls it a power trip but Justin is unsure. Xander thinks Melinda just wanted to remind them that she owes them. Justin asks why she would cave since she lives for headlines and has a slam dunk first page case against them. Justin wonders what Victor has that is worth more to Melinda than that.

Steve joins Kayla at Julie’s Place. Kayla reminds him that she called Bayview about letting Julie in to see Doug but they won’t budge because they are just following Marlena’s orders which surprises Steve. Kayla explains that Marlena apparently extended the order that Doug can’t talk to anybody but the Bayview staff. Kayla argues that Marlena is not that kind of doctor or person. Steve asks what she’s going to do. Kayla says it’s too late now, so she’ll have to take care of that in the morning. Kayla wants a drink and to change the subject which Steve agrees to make happen. Steve asks what she wants to talk about. Kayla wants him to tell her what Victor wanted. Steve reveals that he just wants Black Patch to find Kristen DiMera.

Nicole goes home and drops her keys at the door. EJ appears and picks them up for her. Nicole asks what he’s doing there. EJ believes they have some unfinished business. Nicole asks if it’s about work but EJ thinks she knows that’s not why he is there as he flashes back to kissing Nicole. EJ adds that their dinner at Julie’s Place was a fiasco so he’s here to ask for a do over.

Kayla questions Victor wanting Steve to find Kristen. Steve informs her that Victor is offering a handsome reward. Kayla asks if it’s some sort of vigilante justice. Steve reveals that Victor made some kind of deal with Melinda Trask. Kayla notes that Melinda is the one person on Earth who hates Kristen more than Victor. Steve brings up that Kristen did kill Melinda’s daughter so Victor is offering Kristen to her in exchange for dropping the charges against Justin and Xander.

Xander doesn’t see Victor being able to pay Melinda off. Justin knows that Melinda would be in his back pocket for the rest of her career if she took a bribe, so they know it’s not about money. Xander notes that Melinda said he was trying to get both of them out which surprises him since they aren’t on the best terms. Justin points out that he’s still family. A guard then enters and calls for Justin as he then escorts him out.

Nicole tells EJ that tonight is not a good night as it’s been a long day and Holly’s at a sleepover, so she could use a good night’s sleep. EJ argues that she still needs to eat. Nicole says she’ll be fine. EJ promises to have her back before curfew and says they will go to Julie’s Place. EJ offers to call ahead to make sure there’s a dry martini waiting for her. Nicole then accepts EJ’s offer, but asks for a minute to fix up. EJ tells her that she doesn’t need to fix up as nothing about her needs fixing.

Chad is shocked to learn Gwen came on to a judge. Abigail explains that she offered to sleep with him if he dismissed Xander’s case but the judge was wearing a wire so now she’s facing prison time that could be up to five years. Chad feels Gwen had to have known she was taking a huge risk. Abigail guesses it never occurred to Gwen that any man would turn her down. Abigail doesn’t understand why Xander since she’s never known Gwen to do anything for anyone but herself. Chad asks if she’s talked to Jack. Abigail doesn’t think anything Gwen says or does can shock Jack now. Abigail feels offering to sleep with a judge is not much of a stretch since she apparently told Jack that back in Philly, she used to be a sex worker.

Jack tells Gwen that he could never hate her and he wouldn’t be here if he blamed her for what happened. Gwen blames herself for everything as she messed up Xander’s life and now Justin’s too. Jack argues that she didn’t force Xander as he’s screwed up his own life and it’s not the first time. Gwen brings up Justin. Jack assures that Justin will get off and jokes that he was going to marry Bonnie which is an insanity defense if there ever was one. Gwen calls Bonnie special and asks how Jack even got in to see her. Jack admits it wasn’t easy but he had to play the reporter card. Jack asks how Gwen is doing. Gwen says she’s okay. Jack asks if Bonnie’s not driving her crazy. Gwen thought at first that she would but she’s been quite a distraction and very nice to her in a weird way. Jack argues that they shouldn’t be in together since Bonnie was accused of murder and could be dangerous. Gwen is worried about Bonnie and asks where the cop took her.

Bonnie is taken to the interrogation room where Justin is brought in as well. Bonnie is surprised that she was allowed to see Justin. Justin explains that he hasn’t been convicted so he’s still her lawyer, not that he can do much for her in here. Bonnie wants to hug him but the cop says no touching as they are handcuffed to opposite sides of the table. The cop gives them five minutes and exits. Bonnie cries, asking what she has done to Justin and apologizes.

Kayla questions Victor planning to spring Justin and Xander while leaving Bonnie and Gwen to rot in prison. Kayla thinks it’s unfair to ask Steve to only help Victor’s family members. Steve agrees but asks who says he has to go along with Victor’s plan. Kayla questions Steve thinking of double crossing Victor Kiriakis. Steve explains that Victor will get what he wants, but now he can tell Melinda that the price went up and that if she wants Kristen then she’ll have to drop the charges against Bonnie and Gwen too. Kayla worries that it’s too dangerous and pleads with Steve not to take this case.

Abigail tells Chad that Dr. Snyder was holding over Gwen that she was a sex worker. Abigail notes that is what she told Jack anyways. Chad goes over Xander being in jail for something Gwen did, just to keep something from Jack but Jack already knows the whole story. Abigail feels that’s not the whole story and she doesn’t believe a word of it.

Jack tells Gwen that he’s working on getting her a new lawyer. Jack suggests arguing that since Justin was a lawyer, she had no idea how serious it was. Gwen admits that Justin tried to talk them out of it and only went to see the judge after she did. Gwen states that she came up with the plan all on her own. Jack questions why she did it and if she didn’t know that it would blow up in her face. Jack asks why she didn’t come to him. Gwen responds that there was nothing he could do then, but there is something he can do, so Jack tells her to name it. Gwen asks him to give Xander a message for her.

Bonnie cries that she’s ruined Justin’s life. Justin argues that they only have five minutes and he doesn’t want to waste it listening to her cry. Bonnie continues blaming herself but Justin insists that he still loves her. Bonnie says he’s nuts. Bonnie tells Justin not to worry about her as she’s done time and knows how to handle herself, but he doesn’t know what they do in prison so he has to do whatever it takes to get out. Bonnie suggests Justin turning on her as long as she drops the charges against him to do or say whatever Melinda wants. Justin refuses. Bonnie argues that it’s the only way out. Justin responds that it’s not.

Steve tells Kayla that he has to do this as he can’t watch Justin, Bonnie, and Gwen go to prison if there’s something he can do about it. Kayla worries that it’s not just about double crossing Victor but finding Kristen and bringing her back since when Kristen fights, she kills people. Steve assures that he can handle Kristen. Kayla questions how he will even find Kristen since nobody has seen or heard from her in months. EJ and Nicole then enter Julie’s Place together. Steve thinks the answer might have just walked through the door.

Jack goes to see Xander in his cell. Xander says it’s good to see him and that he’s so sorry about Gwen. Xander swears he was against Gwen going to the judge but he was in custody and couldn’t stop her. Jack confirms that Gwen told him that it was all her idea. Xander admits he started talking about the judge being dirty but Gwen was desperate to help. Xander still blames himself. Jack notes that they have an interesting relationship as Xander and Gwen both think everything is their fault. Jack informs Xander that Gwen wants him to tell Melinda that she was the one running drugs for Dr. Snyder and that Xander had nothing to do with it, so Xander could get out free. Xander argues that he can’t do that. Jack tells him that Gwen is trying to help him and asks him to just let her do it. Xander wants him to promise not to say a word to Melinda. Jack asks why not.

Chad questions Abigail thinking that Gwen lied to Jack. Abigail talks about everything Jack has forgiven Gwen for, so she doesn’t believe that being a sex worker is the one thing he couldn’t get past. Abigail calls it a shrewd lie and notes that Jack already feels guilty about her, so he won’t challenge it. Abigail calls it a working hypothesis since Dr. Snyder had to have something really big on Gwen for her to take that big of a risk and it must have been something Jack wouldn’t be able to forgive. Abigail talks about if Gwen deliberately hurt Jack’s family. Chad argues that Jack knows everything that she’s done and he asked her to move in with him. Abigail says Jack understood because Gwen thought he had deliberately abandoned her and that Abigail stole Gwen’s life but now they know that’s not true. Chad guesses it’s not something from the past then since Jack knew all that. Abigail thinks if Gwen did something after knowing the truth, it would be a totally different story.

Kayla questions Steve thinking EJ knows where Kristen is. Steve brings up that Kristen sent EJ the letter to tell him about Sami’s affair with Lucas so she’s at least been in touch with him. Kayla doesn’t think EJ would give up his own sister, especially to Steve. Steve says no, but Nicole might. Kayla questions how she would know. Steve points out that Nicole handed the letter to EJ to get back at Sami, so maybe she saw a post mark on it. Steve adds that unlike EJ, Nicole hates Kristen. Kayla thought Nicole hated EJ too but they look awfully cozy for a business dinner. At EJ and Nicole’s table, EJ asks Nicole if she wants to talk about business but Nicole thinks they need to talk about EJ kissing her and asks what that was about. Kayla tells Steve that they need to figure a way to get Nicole alone. Steve thought Kayla said he shouldn’t do this. Kayla says she thought about what he said about helping Bonnie, Justin, and Gwen, so she thinks they need to do something and she has an idea. EJ tells Nicole that the kiss was an impulse since she said she didn’t want to be kissing Rafe, so he tried to present a viable alternative but he’s sorry if he overstepped his bounds. Nicole responds that he did, but admits she didn’t try to stop him and then let him talk her in to dinner which she probably shouldn’t have. EJ brings up their divorces and their history as why she thinks this might not be a good idea but thinks it could be fun to see what happens. EJ reminds Nicole that they had pretty spectacular fun when they did. Nicole feels they paid for that big time. EJ asks if she doesn’t want to risk making the same mistakes over again which she confirms. Nicole then tells EJ that if he buys her another martini, they can talk about it. Kayla suddenly gets up and comes over, pretending to be drunk, saying she had to come over and confirm that EJ and Nicole were really together while Steve tries to hold her back. Kayla jokes about catching up with her old pal EJ. EJ recalls that she hated him. Kayla brings up that EJ brainwashed her husband but jokes that she’s sure he had a good reason to do that. Kayla guesses this is deja vu for Nicole. Steve tells Kayla that they will let them be. EJ says they were just trying to order. Kayla then spills her wine on EJ and urges him to get to the restroom to clean off.

Justin informs Bonnie about Melinda saying Victor had a way to get them off the hook. Bonnie wonders if maybe she doesn’t have the evidence against them but Justin assures that’s not it. Bonnie suggests maybe Melinda figured out the judge is crooked and is going after him instead. Justin doesn’t want to use this time to talk about their case, but about them. Justin doesn’t know what Victor is trying or if it will work, but whatever happens, he still wants to marry her even if they have to do it in prison. Bonnie cries that she doesn’t deserve him but she loves him and misses him so much. They hold hands across the table until the cop comes back and declares their time is up.

Chad asks Abigail how they could prove Gwen is lying since Dr. Snyder is dead. Abigail hopes it was a painful death and that he’s burning in Hell somewhere. Abigail brings up that because of her, Gwen lost her baby, and then Dr. Snyder blackmails her at one of the lowest moments of her life. Chad questions Abigail feeling sorry for Gwen. Abigail confirms that she does but also hates her and wishes she was never born. Chad suggests just letting Gwen go and focusing on themselves and their kids but Abigail says she can’t because of Jack. Abigail argues that Dr. Snyder must have known that Gwen did something horrible and personal that Jack could never forgive. Abigail worries that the worst is yet to come, so to protect Jack, they have to find out what it is.

Xander argues that Jack can’t tell Melinda the truth about Gwen. Jack says maybe if Gwen comes clean, they’ll go easier on her. Xander insists that Gwen can’t say a word about any of it because there’s a good chance the charges will go away. Jack calls him delusional but Xander reveals that he and Justin heard it from Melinda herself. Jack questions why Melinda would let them off. Xander admits he has no idea.

EJ remarks that he hopes Kayla is not operating on anyone tonight as he heads to the restroom. Kayla and Steve then sit with Nicole. Nicole asks if Kayla is okay. They reveal that Kayla is fine and sober so Nicole questions what’s going on. They explain that they needed to get Nicole alone to ask her some questions about Kristen DiMera.

Justin exits the interrogation room and runs in to Jack at the police station. Jack tells him that Bonnie wanted him to tell him that she loves him. Justin responds that he knows as he just talked to her inside. Jack tells Justin that he’s sorry he got pulled in to this and he has no idea what’s going on as Xander would’ve never been charged if Gwen had just told the truth. Justin responds that it’s actually a little more complicated than that which Jack questions.

Bonnie returns to her cell and tells Gwen about Justin still being her lawyer through jail. Gwen asks if Justin thinks he can win her case. Bonnie says not exactly, so Gwen questions why she looks so happy. Bonnie asks if she can keep a secret which intrigues Gwen.

Abigail thinks Kayla might be able to help get to the bottom of this since whatever Dr. Snyder had on Gwen might still be in his office. Chad asks if she’s sure she wants to do this. Abigail responds that she has to for Jack.

Nicole explains to Steve and Kayla that by the time she got Kristen’s letter, it was out of the envelope so she never saw a post mark. Steve asks if there was anything in the letter to give an idea as to where Kristen might be. Nicole wishes she could help as she’s sick of Kristen getting away with murder. Steve says maybe she can. Steve picks up EJ’s phone that was left at the table and says if EJ has been in contact with Kristen, it would be in the phone. Nicole worries about EJ finding out that he’s messing with his phone. Kayla reminds Nicole that Kristen locked her up and stole her life, so she asks if she’d like to return the favor. Nicole asks about the phone passcode. Steve says there are ways around that so Nicole tells him to just hurry up.

Abigail decides to turn her phone off. Chad thought she was waiting to hear from Kayla. Abigail says it can wait until morning and asks if Chad wants more wine which he accepts. Abigail brings up Chad talking about focusing more on them and the kids. Chad says she can forget that since she has to look out for her dad. Abigail says she will but that doesn’t mean they can’t focus on them and the kids. Abigail acknowledges that all the stuff with Gwen and Jack has been weighing her down but tonight, she felt like she was able to talk to him about it and he really listened which really helped her sort things out. Abigail tells Chad that it just felt like before, like they were them again and she wants it to stay that way. Abigail declares that it’s starting to feel like home again. Chad is relieved as they kiss.

EJ returns to the table and questions Nicole as to what’s going on here.

Jack questions Justin saying it’s more complicated than he thinks. Justin thinks back to Xander telling him the truth that Gwen lied about being a sex worker and that she’d do anything to keep Jack from finding out the truth. Justin then tells Jack that now that Xander has confessed to a crime he didn’t commit, telling the truth could open a whole can of worms and he doesn’t want to go there..

Bonnie informs Gwen that Justin told her that Melinda might drop the charges against them. Bonnie doesn’t know why but says it has to be something really big as they laugh about it.

EJ questions why Steve and Kayla are still there. Nicole says they were just leaving. Kayla claims that she wanted to offer to pay for his dry cleaning. EJ says it’s not necessary and asks them to excuse them. Steve says they are on their way out and apologizes for interrupting as he and Kayla then rush out. EJ remarks that he hates them as he sits back with Nicole. Nicole tells him they are gone now so they can just forget it.

Outside Julie’s Place, Steve reveals to Kayla that he got it and if he can trace EJ’s phone to track Kristen down in time then Justin, Bonnie, Gwen, and Xander will go free while Kristen DiMera will be in jail where she belongs.

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Update written by Joseph

Brady joins Chloe at the Basic Black office and asks what she’s doing back there. Chloe says she’s just working on some projects. Brady asks her again. Chloe repeats that she’s finishing up some work. Brady points out that those contracts aren’t due for a couple of weeks and when she left, she said she was going to do something about Philip so he asks if she talked to him. Chloe confirms that she did. Brady asks her if he roped her back in, apologized, and promised to never do it again. Chloe responds that he did, so Brady asks if she will forgive him and get stuck in the cycle all over again. Chloe then reveals that she moved out instead.

Philip sits outside the Brady Pub. Kate approaches and asks what the hell is wrong now. Philip says this is not what he needs. Kate guesses it’s about Chloe. Philip mocks her being a comfort. Kate complains that he’s been doing this since high school and it’s sad. Philip tries to leave but Kate asks what Chloe did now. Philip informs her that Chloe moved out. Kate asks if he’s just saying that because it’s what she wants to hear.

Roman sits with Lucas at the Brady Pub and asks what he’s reading. Lucas informs him that Johnny just gave him the contract outlining his investment in the movie and calls it pretty professional. Roman says he wouldn’t know because he decided not to invest after all. Lucas thought he was gung ho about the whole thing. Roman explains that he felt bad for Johnny since his dad’s a jerk and his mom is missing but he talked to John, who is worried about Marlena and thinks the movie could stir up some really horrible memories. Roman adds that it could end up really hurting Marlena if that happened.

Johnny finds Chanel in the town square and flirts with her. Chanel knows he’s in a good mood because his dad gave him the money for his movie. Chanel is surprised he gave in after giving him such a hard time about it. Johnny says he’ll tell her about it after giving Allie her contract. Chanel informs him that Allie already left. Johnny asks where she went. Chanel guesses she went home but notes that Allie told her that she wouldn’t do the movie unless Marlena signed off on it. Johnny then reveals that he just talked to Marlena, who said it’s okay. Johnny adds that Marlena seemed very excited about it, almost like it’s something she wanted to happen.

Marlena flashes back to her original possession as the lights in the room begin to flash. The Devil enters Marlena again and declares that finally they are one and laughs maniacally. John knocks on the door, asking if he can come in.

Allie is at home taking care of Henry when Tripp comes in and greets her with a kiss and a hug. Allie asks about his day at work. Tripp mentions an entire fifth grade class coming in with food poisoning. Allie hopes he’s not hungry because she got out of work late and had to get home to put Henry to bed. Tripp says they can just get takeout and asks what she feels like. Tripp then sees Allie’s contract for Johnny’s movie. Tripp notes that she didn’t sign it. Allie responds that she’s not going to until Marlena signs off on it, which she doesn’t see her doing.

Chanel questions Johnny saying that Marlena was excited about him making a movie about when she was possessed by the Devil. Johnny assures that she was and said she wanted front row tickets to the premiere. Chanel guesses she’s put the whole thing behind her then. Johnny continues that Marlena talked about being excited and happy but John said that Marlena had a nightmare about it. Chanel questions it giving her nightmares but being excited for the movie and asks if he guilted her in to saying yes. Johnny swears he was ready to scrap the whole thing but then it was like Marlena was trying to talk him in to it. Johnny notes that he does love Marlena and would never want to hurt her, but it’s almost like she insisted he go ahead with it and almost got short with John when he disagreed. Johnny adds that Marlena is never short with anyone, especially John. Johnny wonders what has gotten in to Marlena…

John knocks on the door again, asking Marlena if everything is okay in there. John then enters the room and finds Marlena reading her script in bed with her sunglasses on. John informs her that he was knocking for five minutes. Marlena claims that she was so engrossed in the script that she didn’t hear him. John questions her sunglasses. Marlena claims that she was getting a glare from the lamp which was making it hard to read so she thought it might help. Marlena tells John that Johnny has written a really good story. Marlena asks if John has a problem. John responds that he just had a really unpleasant deja vu since the last time she wore sunglasses inside was when she was possessed. John recalls it was the Devil trying to hide himself.

Tripp and Allie try to decide what to eat. Tripp notices Henry’s favorite blanket on the couch. Allie shows him that it ripped and she tried to fix it but couldn’t. Tripp offers to do it and asks if Nicole has a sewing kit around but Allie says she doesn’t. Tripp then informs her that since he was a boy scout, he came prepared.

Kate jokes about Chloe moving out and says she would feel sorry for him but he’s already doing that himself. Philip suggests she leave him alone then. Kate apologizes and says no more jokes but tells him that he needs to accept it if Chloe has rejected him. Philip brings up Kate pretending to be blind and have amnesia. Kate calls that different and says she does feel badly for him since she knows he cares for Chloe, but it’s frustrating to watch as she hurts him over and over again. Kate feels it’s not worth it. Philip disagrees and says it’s not her hurting him but him hurting her which Kate questions. Philip says it’s how he is with her as he keeps losing it, telling her it won’t happen again, and then he just loses it. Kate asks what he’s talking about. Philip informs her that it’s Brady.

Brady tells Chloe that he’s sorry. Chloe is glad to be done. Brady is sorry about how he spoke to her. Chloe acknowledges that he was condescending and full of himself. Brady says he just gets frustrated with the situation since she knows how he feels about her so it’s hard for him to let Philip just do what he does. Brady says the point is, she didn’t give him a second chance this time and stuck up for herself. Brady thinks it’s the right thing to do. Chloe responds that she did what she thought was right, but clarifies that she did not say she broke up with Philip.

Lucas asks Roman when John told him that Marlena was not interested in doing the movie. Roman says it was the other day and asks why. Lucas informs him that according to Johnny, Marlena is on board and okay with it which Roman questions. Roman wonders how John feels about that.

Johnny tells Chanel that he got a weird feeling about John and Marlena, almost like Marlena was trying to get him out of there before John could say anything else. Chanel questions him still going ahead with the movie. Johnny points out that it’s the Marlena Evans Story, not the John Black Story. Chanel argues that John went through to it too so she’s sure that he thinks it’s his story too. Chanel worries that this movie could end up being a really bad idea. Johnny says he loves his grandpa John, but doesn’t think he’s open to new ideas while Marlena is. Johnny thinks Marlena will make John see that he’s worried about nothing. Johnny doesn’t get why John is so against the idea since this was years ago and it’s not like she’s possessed by the Devil today…

Marlena questions John thinking that she’s wearing sunglasses because she’s possessed by the Devil. John admits that she’s been acting kind of strange lately as one day the movie is giving her nightmares and the next day she’s all for it. Marlena doesn’t find it strange to change her mind. Marlena thinks that she was looking at the script unemotionally and thinks of it as a good way to put the past behind them. John disagrees and thinks it will dredge up the past. Marlena thinks it’s a great way to end all suggestions going around which is why she told Johnny to go ahead and claims it’s not because she’s possessed by the Devil. John tells her to take the sunglasses off then.

Tripp works on Henry’s blanket. Allie recalls when she used to go party at clubs and get drunk on champagne while now she’s worrying about a baby blanket and it’s okay. They joke with each other as Allie decides to cook while Tripp sews.

Johnny explains to Chanel that EJ would only give him the money if he gave him a part in the movie to stick it to Chad. Chanel asks if that means Abigail is going to have scenes with him. Johnny confirms EJ is playing John. Chanel questions that going well and asks if he’s thought about how Allie feels about how EJ treated Sami and if she’s going to be thrilled to work with him. Chanel worries that he’s assembled a cast with some complicated history. Johnny hopes to channel that personal animosity in to dramatic tension, joking that he’d do whatever it takes for the money. Johnny decides to go get Allie’s contract and Chanel offers to go with him. Johnny remembers that he left a script with Marlena, so she’s probably reading it now and he hopes it doesn’t freak her out. They then walk off together.

Marlena argues that John is being ridiculous. John asks her to just take the sunglasses off then. Marlena finds that insulting and hurtful. John points out that it’s happened before and that she can put them right back on but he wants to take a good look at her eyes.

Kate and Philip enter the Brady Pub as Kate complains that she doesn’t get that Chloe doesn’t see that Brady is the type of guy that makes people want to punch him. Kate then sees Lucas and Roman inside. Kate tells Lucas that Philip needs family and tells Roman that she needs a drink so Roman goes to get it. Kate asks if Lucas will help since nothing she says to Philip seems to help. Lucas suggests leaving him alone and giving him a break which Philip agrees with but Kate insists they have a family dinner.

Brady questions Chloe saying that she and Philip didn’t break up since she said she moved out. Chloe confirms that she moved out since that was always a temporary arrangement while she recovered from her gunshot wound. Chloe informs him that he assumed wrong as they are just taking a step back but they did not break up as she’s not ready for that. Brady brings up that Philip freaks out every time he sees them together. Chloe thinks if Philip gets himself under control, they could have a real future together. Brady calls that a big if. Chloe tells Brady to look at their history as she fell in love with Philip in high school, so she’s not ready to give up on him.

Johnny and Chanel show up at Allie’s. Johnny says he came to pick up her contract. Allie informs him that she is not going to sign the contract until Marlena gives him permission. Johnny reveals that she did tonight and that she even thought it was a good idea. Allie asks about John. Johnny admits that John was not happy at all.

Marlena gives in and removes her sunglasses, asking John if he’s satisfied now. John responds that he’s relieved and apologizes. Marlena says it’s okay and thinks he got all worked up about Johnny’s movie. John says it wasn’t that or even the sunglasses but Marlena hasn’t seemed like herself for awhile now. Marlena says she just changed her mind about the movie is all. John feels she changed in general and that he’s not the only one who thinks so which she questions. John informs her that Kayla came by and she’s concerned since she just found out that Marlena is the one who extended Doug’s no visitors policy. John questions why the hell she did that.

Johnny questions Tripp learning to sew. Tripp explains that he learned it in medical school to know for stitches. Johnny asks how Tripp would feel about helping out with costumes for his movie, noting that he’d give him a screen credit. Tripp tells him that he’s super busy at the hospital, saving lives. Allie signs the contract and hands it back to Johnny, noting that she still can’t believe Marlena agreed to this. Johnny calls that the final hurdle and declares the filming may now begin. Allie never thought the movie would actually be made and finds it weird as she always vowed to never become her mother, but now she’s going to be playing her in a movie.

Lucas suggests to Philip that it could be for the best that Chloe moved out so they can cool off. Kate argues that they are done while Philip clarifies that Chloe just moved out. Kate adds that Philip punched Brady. Philip acknowledges that he needs to steer clear of Brady and give Chloe some space. Kate argues that Philip is free of Chloe now but Philip doesn’t want to be.

Brady tells Chloe that no matter what, he just wants her to be happy so if she wants to give Philip another try, he hopes that he can give her everything she wants. Chloe thanks him. Brady points out that she still needs a place to stay. Chloe confirms it was so spur of the moment that she had no plan. Brady tells her not to make the wrong assumption but she’s welcome to stay with him if she needs a place to stay.

Marlena tells John that it’s true that she extended the restrictions on Doug’s visitos and she doesn’t appreciate hearing about them from him because that’s between her and her patient. John informs her that Kayla told him all about it. John argues that Doug is practically family and Julie is desperate to see him. Marlena says she feels sorry for Julie but claims Doug is a danger to himself and others. John knows he got a little agitated. Marlena argues that Doug hit her with a tray and she was afraid he might have killed her. John argues that at Bayview, he’d be supervised and maybe even restrained. Marlena snaps back that Kayla is not in charge of Doug’s case, she is, so if Kayla has concerns then she can bring it up to her, not John.

Chloe asks if Brady has been paying attention at all, noting that Philip was already crazy jealous about them working together but he thinks it’s a fine idea for her to move in with him. Brady explains that he’s suggesting she move in with John and Marlena as they’d love to have her. Chloe says that’s very nice of them but thinks they should keep separate residences, so she’s just going to get a room at the Salem Inn. Brady accepts that but insists on helping her with her bags, feeling it’s the least he can do.

Roman brings Kate her drink and asks if they want menus. Philip responds that he’s not hungry and is just going to head home. Kate doesn’t think Philip should be alone. Lucas thinks he’s had enough motherly advice and suggests they take a walk. Philip agrees and says goodnight to Roman as he and Lucas exit together. Roman comments on Kate acting like he wasn’t even in the room and says she’s been doing it for awhile, but she doesn’t have to. Roman gets that she’s not interested the way he is interested in her so he won’t force himself on her, but he thought they could stay friends. Kate says they are friends but Roman argues that she treats him like an incompetent waiter. Kate says there’s a reason for that. Roman asks if he overstepped their boundaries. Kate declares that he was right about her and Jake when he warned that she was being foolish and she got hurt, so now he can say he told her so which would be humiliating, so she has to pretend he’s not there so that he can’t say it. Roman calls her a complicated woman as he sits with her. Roman tells Kate that he would never say he told her so, even if he thinks it. Roman is really sorry that he was right that Jake was so damn dumb to not realize Kate is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Kate responds that he makes it very hard for her to pretend he’s not there. Roman apologizes and tells her that her drink is on the house. Kate stops him from leaving and says she didn’t mean it that way but after this thing with Jake, she feels gun-shy about getting hurt. Kate knows she should put it all behind her but for some reason, she just can’t. Kate adds that Roman always knows what she’s thinking and he listens to her, puts up with what she says, and makes her laugh. Kate is afraid it would be for all the wrong reasons and feels it’s not fair to him as she’s too screwed up right now to start up anything. Kate calls him clearly very attractive to her and asks if he’s happy now. Roman says it’s a good start. Kate says it’s easier to ridicule her son’s emotional life than to talk about her own. Roman decides that her emotional life is off the table until further notice and that he will respect her wishes to give her more space. Kate thanks him. Roman tells her to take all the time she needs to get over Jake and to get back to where she was. Roman adds that it will be worth the wait as he then walks away.

Brady walks Chloe through the town square. Chloe thanks him for carrying her bags but says he doesn’t have to carry them all the way in to the Salem Inn. Brady says he’s come this far, so he might as well go the whole way. As they walk off, Lucas and Philip walk in to the town square. Philip starts to tell Lucas that the walk did him good and got him to stop thinking about Chloe, but then he sees Chloe and Brady entering the Salem Inn together.

Allie tells Tripp to let her know when to put the pasta on. Tripp says anytime as he finishes sewing Henry’s blanket and also sewed his initials into it. Allie calls him amazing and kisses him.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Johnny asks if this night could get any better as he feels like things are finally starting to fall in to place. Johnny asks Chanel if she’s decided to be in the movie. Chanel responds that she would like to play Celeste. Johnny reminds her that’s Theo’s grandmother and asks why. Chanel likes that Celeste could see what everyone else couldn’t and knew before everyone else that evil had come to Salem…

John tells Marlena that he didn’t mean to question her judgment since she is Doug’s doctor so he’s sure she’s only doing what she thinks is best for him. Marlena thanks him and says she wants to get back to reading the script as she’s just getting to the good part. John decides to go make dinner. Marlena says that would be just great as John exits the room. Marlena then removes her sunglasses again, revealing her yellow eyes as the Devil says through Marlena that John thought he could trip him up by having her remove the glasses but little does he know, the Devil is so powerful that he can change his appearance. He adds that it does seem John is still so suspicious which could become a problem…

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