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Julie and Foster prepare for the bereavement book club meeting. Julie talks about being anxious. Foster says there’s no need to be as it’s just a trial run with her close friends. Julie clarifies that it’s not just that but her family is in a custody dispute that has her on edge which Foster says is understandable. Foster asks if she wants to postpone but Julie thinks it will be a good distraction and says she just has to pray the mediation is going well.

Jack finishes a call at home with Justin and informs Jennifer that the mediator suggested they meet without lawyers. Chad arrives and says he heard the same from Melinda. Chad and Jennifer both say they think it’s a terrible idea.

Marlena walks through the town square and finds Cat seated at a table. Cat asks how she is. Marlena says she’s doing well. Cat says she’s really glad to hear that. Marlena asks if she’s here alone. Cat says she’s waiting for her sister Felicity. Cat adds that she would usually be at work but her schedule is more flexible with EJ out of town with Sydney. Cat asks how Sydney is. Marlena says by all reports, she’s doing well. Cat is glad to hear and asks if that means EJ will be coming home soon. Marlena responds that she hopes not.

Maggie joins Julie and Foster at the Book Club. Maggie admits she hadn’t finished the section they are going to be discussing today in the book but she got halfway through. Foster asks what she thought. Maggie says the author’s experience hit close to home as she’s also been widowed twice, so she could relate to that. Julie suggests waiting for the discussion until Marlena gets there and wonders what’s keeping her.

Cat tells Marlena that she knows everyone hates EJ but he’s been kind enough to her. Marlena warns that it’s only a matter of time before that kindness turns in to something else. Marlena reveals that’s why she has a proposition for her. Marlena informs Cat that she’s thinking of going back to work at the hospital, so she wondered if Cat wanted her old job back.

Jack remarks that Jennifer and Chad already agreed on something while Jennifer points out that Jack doesn’t agree since he thinks they should meet without lawyers. Jack says it’s worth a try and nothing is official in writing while all they are doing today is talking. Jack thinks they would be less constrained and more free to express themselves without lawyers. Jack adds that they all have the same goal here. Jennifer and Chad decide they are okay with it then.

Cat tells Marlena that she was so kind to hire her to begin with and she loved working with her. Marlena guesses she’s afraid that EJ would be upset. Cat confirms that EJ did a lovely favor in hiring her and he’s come to rely on her so she wouldn’t feel right about leaving him. Marlena admires her loyalty. Felicity joins them and greets them. Cat invites Marlena to join them for ice cream but Marlena says she promised a friend a favor.

Maggie is surprised Marlena is late. Julie mentions texting her but there was no reply. Foster says he’d like to wait for her, but they only have an hour so he suggests they get started.

At the mediation, Chad talks on the phone with Melinda and gets that she doesn’t want him to go to the meeting without her but no decisions will be made today. Chad hangs up as Jack and Jennifer enter the meeting room followed by the mediator, Agnes, who introduces herself to them. Agnes says the purpose of this is for them to reach an agreement that best serves the interests of Thomas and Charlotte. She says she is a neutral party to help them and hopefully guide them to a workable resolution. She recognizes it’s a sensitive matter and emotions can run high but says there is greater success if they remain civil and respectful. They decide they are ready to begin.

Jeremy sits at home with Thomas, going over his math work. Thomas complains that he can’t concentrate. Jeremy asks if he wants to talk about it. Thomas doesn’t know what to say as he just feels like everyone is mad at everyone else and it’s all his fault.

Agnes starts with Chad, asking how he proposes they resolve this custody dispute. Chad believes his kids should remain with him because he is their father and no one loves them more than he does. Chad says he rocked them to sleep as babies, changed their diapers, held them when they were sick, took them go games and recitals. Chad says he’s always been with them and they need him close right now because he’s the only parent they have left as his wife Abigail was murdered a few years ago. Chad asks how do you tell your kids they are never going to see their mother again and calls it the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. Chad adds that right after Abigail was killed, he was barely holding it together and one day, he snapped at Thomas and lost his temper with him. Chad says he confided in Jennifer how he messed up and how badly he felt and she said he would never forget it, noting that you just have to be there for your kids. Chad says he apologized to Thomas and they agreed they were just mad at the world for taking Abigail from them. Chad recalls not knowing what to do about it and Thomas saying they could make each other feel better. Chad talks about moving forward together and how his kids were thriving. Chad says he was very proud to see his kids happy. Agnes says it seems he’s come a long way. Chad admits it hasn’t always been perfect but they’ve come far and he’s been there every step of the way which Jennifer said was most important. Chad declares that he has to be with his kids. Agnes notes that Jack and Jennifer’s position has clearly changed and asks Chad to tell her why that is. Chad calls it a long and complicated story but explains that Cat Green impersonated Abigail and made them believe that she hadn’t really died, but they found out that Clyde Weston forced her to do it or he was going to kill Cat’s mother if she didn’t follow his orders. Agnes asks what happened when Chad found out Cat wasn’t really Abigail. Chad says they were all furious as what she did was cruel but Cat didn’t do it on her own and told him how sorry she was over and over again. Chad says he believed her and came to believe she deserved forgiveness just like the rest of them. Agnes asks him to elaborate. Chad brings up Jennifer’s addiction to painkillers which Jack argues is irrelevant and has nothing to do with this. Jack decides this was a bad idea and declares the meeting over.

Maggie talks about the book they read and relating to the character’s clashing with her second husband’s adult children. Marlena arrives and apologizes for being late. Julie says it’s okay and they are just delighted she’s there.

Felicity comments to Cat that Marlena seemed sad. Cat agrees and guesses Marlena is missing her husband. Felicity notes that Cat seems sad too. Cat asks why she would be sad. Felicity guesses she misses Chad.

Agnes asks Jack if what Chad said is untrue. Jennifer confirms it’s not. Jack remarks that they didn’t think he would stoop so low. Agnes feels Jennifer’s addiction is relevant to being fit for custody. Chad agrees it’s not and apologizes for saying anything. Chad states that Jennifer has been clean for years, so his kids are perfectly safe with her as they are with him. Agnes goes back to Cat and her part in this dispute. Agnes asks how Chad explained the impersonation to his children. Chad admits he didn’t and wasn’t going to but a friend at school told Thomas, so he told him that he and Cat were in a relationship. Chad knows it will sound strange but when Cat was pretending to be Abigail, she developed genuine feelings for him and he had feelings for her from thinking she was his wife and the feelings don’t just go away. Chad says he and Cat started spending time together, became friends and eventually more than friends. Jennifer points out that Chad kept that a secret and when Thomas asked if they were more than friends, he lied to Thomas. Jack says that’s until he couldn’t cover it up any longer and had to come to clean. Jennifer continues that Thomas was obviously upset that Chad would date his mother’s impostor. Chad assures that he broke it off the next day. Jennifer points out that Thomas was so upset that he asked to go live with her and Jack in Boston. Jennifer says they said no as Jack explains that they didn’t think Abigail would want her children taken away from their surviving parent as they thought Chad ended his relationship with Cat. Chad insists that he did. Jennifer talks about Chad giving his word that Cat would stay out of their lives and their relationship was over which turned out to be another lie. Chad asks to explain. Agnes asks why Jennifer says it was a lie. Jennifer explains that days later, she and Thomas saw Chad and Cat with their arms around each other in the town square and Thomas got so upset that he ran in to traffic and got hit by a car. Chad argues that Thomas misunderstood what he saw as Cat had just gotten bad news about her mother, so he was trying to comfort her but he realizes now that was a mistake. Jack asks how he can promise he won’t make another mistake. Chad argues that he can’t promise his kids will never get angry at him for something he did, but he can promise he loves his kids more than anything else in the world and he would do anything for them. Chad declares that he will always put them first. Agnes asks if Jack and Jennifer have a response. Jennifer responds that she doesn’t believe Chad.

Jeremy asks why Thomas thinks it’s his fault that everyone is mad at each other. Thomas goes over getting mad at Chad for being with Cat, which made Jack and Jennifer mad at Chad, and then Chad got angry at him for saying he wanted to go live with Jack and Jennifer. Jeremy asks if Thomas still wants to live with them but Thomas says not anymore. Jeremy guesses that when Chad went missing, Thomas got scared he might never see him again and that got him thinking if he really wanted to go to Boston or if he was just angry at Chad. Thomas confirms that is right but he told Jack and Jennifer that he did mean it and now they are trying to make it happen. Jeremy encourages that he still has time to tell them that he changed his mind. Thomas feels like even if he does, everyone will still be mad at each other.

Chad doesn’t know what else he can do to make Jennifer believe him. Agnes asks why Jennifer doesn’t believe that Chad will prioritize his children. Jennifer prefaces by telling Chad that we love him and know how much he loves their grandchildren and how much Abigail loved him. Jennifer says they wouldn’t consider taking Thomas and Charlotte away from him which Jack says was until the car accident. Jennifer recalls the doctor fixing Thomas’s dislocated shoulder and he wanted her there but not Chad and that’s when she changed her mind about wanting the children to live with them. Jennifer recalls telling Chad to be there for his kids and he wasn’t no matter how many promises because he was still with Cat and Thomas could’ve died. Jennifer says she told Chad that they don’t trust him so she was going to honor Thomas’s wishes and take them to Boston. Jennifer adds that if Chad tried to fight them, they would sue for custody and that’s exactly what they did.

Julie talks about how Doug would’ve loved the book they read and how they would read together. Julie recalls a discussion they had about music which Doug was passionate about and she misses those conversations. Julie gets emotional talking about Doug. Foster says his wife has been gone for 15 years and he still imagines conversations with her. Maggie relates to feeling Victor and Mickey responding to her. Foster asks if Marlena read the book. Marlena says she did but she has nothing to add and will just listen.

Cat reminds Felicity that she and Chad can’t be together because he wants to do what’s best for his kids, but admits she was thinking about Chad because she happened to find out he had a really important meeting today, so she’s really hoping it went well.

Agnes asks to hear from Jack. Jack reiterates that they never dreamed that they would need to take Thomas and Charlotte away from their father, but Chad has broken their trust again and again. Chad argues that hugging Cat was not romantic. Jennifer argues that he can’t seem to stay away from Cat which means he obviously still has feelings for her. Chad complains that they both just want him to be alone and not have feelings for anyone or be with anyone but Abigail. Jack says that’s not it all, pointing out that Cat wasn’t the first person he dated since Abigail. Jennifer says they would like nothing more for him to meet someone to spend the rest of his life with, someone kind and caring who Abigail would love to help raise their children but that person is not and will never be Cat Green.

Jeremy tells Thomas that he knows it’s hard feeling like everyone is mad at each other and will never make up. Jeremy brings up the mediation being today. Thomas says Chad tried to explain but it was confusing. Jeremy explains that they both disagree on where Thomas and Charlotte should live, so they sit down with someone to try and reach a compromise that works for everyone. Thomas asks if he thinks that’s possible. Jeremy says he really hopes so.

Julie jokes about Marlena always listening as a psychiatrist. Marlena wonders if maybe she shouldn’t be here and thinks she should go.

Cat knows Felicity wishes she and Chad could be together, but sometimes it’s just not possible. They then go to get ice cream.

Agnes pauses the mediation to take a breath. Agnes asks what made Jack and Jennifer agree to mediation after initially going to court. Jack explains that Justin suggested it and they didn’t think it was a good idea. Jennifer adds that Chad was then kidnapped and when they first heard, they worried that they needed to get Thomas and Charlotte as far away from Chad’s family as possible to keep them safe. Jack adds that their feelings changed because Thomas cried himself to sleep every night, afraid that he would never see his father again. Jennifer says miraculously and thankfully, Chad was rescued and they saw how relieved Thomas was to have his father back, so they realized they were going about the custody dilemma all wrong and they just need to find the solution to agree on. Jennifer promises they aren’t trying to punish Chad, but trying to think of every way possible to keep the kids safe. Chad says they have the exact same goal then. Chad reveals that he and Melinda have come up with a proposal which Jack questions.

Jeremy tells Thomas that in baseball, both teams want to win but Chad and Jack and Jennifer are trying to work together for what’s best. Thomas brings up that Chad still lied to him a lot, so he doesn’t know if he will ever trust him again. Jeremy says when someone breaks trust, it takes a long time to fix it, but he can’t fix it with Chad unless he gives him another chance. Thomas agrees to try.

Chad admits Jack and Jennifer are incredible grandparents and he knows his kids love spending time with them. Chad says he and Melinda thought they could go visit every summer for a month and that Jack and Jennifer can come visit anytime they want, but he retains full custody and he is not budging on that. Agnes asks if Jack and Jennifer have a plan as well. Jack responds that their plans changed as when they first brought up the lawsuit, Thomas was really upset and insisted that he did not want to stay with Chad, but after Chad was kidnapped, they realized how much Thomas loves Chad and wants to stay with him. Jennifer declares that their only sticking point in all of this is Chad’s involvement with Cat Green. Jack states that if Chad would promise to never have a relationship with Cat ever again, they would drop the suit for custody. Agnes asks if Chad agrees with that. Chad says he does and gives his word. Jack adds that they would like to have two months with the kids. Jennifer suggests revisiting the custody issue if Thomas changes his mind and didn’t want to live with Chad but Chad says no and calls that completely unreasonable. Jennifer asks why it’s unreasonable to listen to Thomas. Chad argues that Thomas is still a kid and he’s not going to allow him to hold this over his head anytime he enforces a rule he doesn’t like. Chad says Thomas also should not control where Charlotte lives. Jennifer agrees that he’s right. Agnes asks if they have an agreement. Jack, Jennifer, and Chad say that they do as they join hands.

Maggie asks Marlena not to go while Julie says she didn’t mean to upset her. Marlena says she knows that but it was difficult for her to come and she just thought she should, so she forced herself to come but now she sees she’s not ready for it. Marlena then exits. Julie worries about what she has done. Maggie insists it’s not her fault, it’s just too soon for Marlena. Foster states that Marlena just wasn’t ready to be there, but she read the book and she listened, so she will be back.

Jennifer and Jack go home. Jennifer thanks Jeremy for watching Thomas. Jeremy says it was his pleasure as he exits the room. Thomas asks how it went. Jack didn’t think they would beat Chad home, so they will wait until he gets home to talk about it. Thomas pleads with them to tell him now. Jack says the mediation went well and Jennifer says she really thinks they can to an agreement. Jennifer informs Thomas that Chad will keep custody of he and Charlotte, but they will get to visit every summer for two months and that Chad promised to never start a relationship with Cat Green ever again. Jack asks what Thomas thinks.

Chad goes to Book Club to see Julie, which she calls a nice surprise. Chad tells her that mediation went well and he’s cautiously optimistic that they reached an agreement they can all be happy about it. Julie calls that great news as she hugs Chad.

Jennifer asks what Thomas thinks about the agreement. Thomas responds that it’s not good enough. Jack asks what he means. Thomas argues that Chad lied about Cat before and asks how to know he won’t do it again.

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Sarah sees Marlena at the hospital and tells her how good it felt to give her a clean bill of health. Marlena calls it a great relief to feel like herself again because there were times she felt that was never going to happen. Marlena tells Sarah that life is so different now without John, so she sometimes feels disoriented, like she doesn’t feel like herself sometimes. Sarah can’t imagine how much she must be missing John. Marlena can’t believe he’s not going to come walking through the door after one of his missions and she’s never going to see his face or hear his voice. Marlena cries that she dreams about John all the time and guesses the best way to honor him is to live the best life she can and take good care of their family.

Brady goes to see Kristen at the DiMera Mansion. Kristen talks about never knowing how much you miss life’s pleasures until being deprived of them. Kristen adds that she would go back to prison if she had to for Rachel. Brady responds that Rachel is why he’s here because she needs to know something before they go see her. Brady then informs Kristen that Rachel got in to some trouble last night.

Gwen goes to Book Club and greets Julie. Julie responds that they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Gwen argues that they can surely get over a misunderstanding over her necklace. Gwen remarks that it looks like Julie can use all the business she can get. Gwen is buying the book “The Art of Getting Away With It” which Julie jokes that Gwen wrote. Gwen tries to purchase the book but her card is declined.

Dimitri sits at the Brady Pub and gets an alert on his phone about Gwen’s card being declined which makes him laugh.

In the town square, Javi says Leo wanted to talk so they have to make it quick as he has a plane to catch and he’s terrible at goodbyes. Leo responds that he has no intention of saying goodbye. Javi says he has to go because his dad needs him. Leo says he loves him for being a caring and devoted son. Javi tells Leo to stop being selfish and let him go.

Brady explains to Kristen that Rachel was found in Sophia’s bed, covering for her during bed checks because Sophia apparently snuck out. Kristen questions why Rachel would do this. Brady says he doesn’t know but he also thinks Rachel stole money from his wallet. Kristen asks if Sophia put her up to it. Brady says that’s what he’s thinking. Brady says he confronted Rachel and she denied it, then Sophia just showed up but was still not speaking. Brady adds that Sophia is apparently writing notes to Rachel and claimed to have snuck out to go to the library but he didn’t believe it. Brady says he didn’t tell Dr. Gregory about the money because he didn’t want to get Rachel in more trouble, especially when he wasn’t sure. Kristen feels that they have to do something. Brady says the staff have taken steps to separate Rachel and Sophia. Kristen suggests taking a step by getting Rachel out of Bayview now.

Gwen tries another card but it’s declined too. Gwen says that makes no sense. Julie asks if she’s having financial difficulties. Gwen insists she’s fine and tells Julie to just keep the book as she storms out. Foster comes over and asks Julie what that was all about. Julie calls it karma.

Leo asks Javi not to lash out at him. Javi apologizes and reminds him that he’s not good at goodbyes. Leo tells Javi that he’s not saying goodbye without knowing that Javi is coming back when his father is doing better. Leo declares that his life will be on hold until then. Javi questions if it will. Leo assures that it will and asks why he would even ask him that. Javi then informs Leo that he ran in to Dimitri yesterday. Leo guesses that Dimitri told Javi that he kissed him. Javi adds that he said they both felt something and if Leo respects him, he will show him the courtesy of not lying. Javi asks if what Dimitri said is true. Gwen then walks by and stops when she sees them. Leo then admits to Javi that it’s true.

Marlena tells Sarah that she owes her recovery to her because she never gave up on finding the right diagnosis. Sarah says she was just doing her job and praises Marlena being patient through it all. Sarah tells Marlena that they all loved seeing her back at the hospital for Christmas and the story reading as they’ve missed her a lot. Sarah adds they all hope she reconsiders coming back to her practice and asks if there’s any chance of that.

Julie tells Foster that she really enjoyed seeing Gwen’s credit card get refused and asks if that’s wrong. Foster calls it human. Julie says usually she doesn’t want to see anyone’s feelings hurt but Gwen came back to Salem, flaunting her wealth. Julie asks Foster if he’d like to sit down and relax for a few minutes. Foster says he will if Julie does the same. Julie says she’d be glad to. They sit together as Julie asks Foster what it’s like working part time at a business he used to own. Foster says he loves it, joking that he gets all the perks and good books while leaving all the stressful parts to her. Julie admits she’s enjoying the challenge but she’s very glad he is back with her. Julie mentions having a trial run of the bereavement book club with Marlena and Maggie. Julie asks him for some advice. Foster advises her to not do it.

Gwen walks away as Leo sits with Javi and tells him that he loves him and wants to spend his life with him. Leo admits there are some unresolved things with Dimitri. Javi says that’s just it. Javi declares that Leo may want to be with him, but he doesn’t want to be with Leo if he’s not 100% committed to them. Leo argues that he didn’t say he wasn’t committed. Javi reminds Leo to be honest. Leo then admits that Javi’s right that he’s a fickle, unsubstantial person because if he was 100% committed to Jav, he wouldn’t have kissed another man. Leo says he hates himself for it and has been beating himself up since it happened, but he can’t change the fact that it did happen. Leo decides it’s time to stop deluding himself and declares that he doesn’t deserve to be with Javi.

Brady tells Kristen that taking Rachel out of Bayview was his first instinct too but Marlena pointed out that Bayview is close, so putting her somewhere else would mean they wouldn’t see her as much. Kristen clarifies that she wants to bring Rachel home. Brady brings up Rachel shooting EJ and poisoning Sarah which are big issues. Brady says they’ve tried to deal with her issues and it’s done nothing. Kristen questions if the solution is to lock her away and have her corrupted by Sophia. Kristen argues that Rachel doesn’t need more doctors, she needs her mother while Brady argues that she needs structure and boundaries. Brady mentions talking with Dr. Gregory and declares their priority is making sure Rachel understands that there is no universe where they get back together.

Gwen goes to the Pub and confronts Dimitri over her credit cards declining. Dimitri confirms he got an alert on his phone about it. Gwen calls him a sadistic son of a bitch and says she despises him. Dimitri responds that he’s thrilled that he’s getting his life back while her revenge plot is blowing up in her face.

Julie questions Foster thinking a bereavement book club is a bad idea. Foster apologizes for overstepping but Julie wants his opinion. Foster explains that it’s based on his own experience. Foster thinks the book clubs are a great idea and would be a big success, but he tried bereavement when his wife died and he was a mess. He doesn’t want Julie to go through that but says maybe she’s in a better position and can handle it. Julie admits she hadn’t given it much thought until now.

Marlena tells Sarah that the hospital has been a second home to her for as long as she can remember. Sarah encourages that everybody would love to have her back there. Marlena says a couple weeks ago, she would’ve said no as she felt responsible for everything with Rachel and like she let her down, so it made her doubt herself. Marlena points out that now, she and Brady are in a good place while Rachel is getting the help she needs. Marlena says she likes helping people which is what she’s trained for.

Kristen questions Brady about Dr. Gregory’s advice being about their relationship. Brady explains that they need a unified message and Rachel needs to hear from them that they are over. Kristen argues that she has heard that from both of them and she made it very clear. Kristen tells Brady to stop trying to pin Rachel’s problems on her. Brady argues that he’s just trying to move forward and declares that Rachel needs to understand that her idea of them being a happy family is not going to happen. Brady says he needs her to stand with him on this.

Gwen eats Dimitri’s fries and calls him a lying, cheating bastard with no friends. He says she has no friends either which Gwen blames him for. Gwen declares that she will never forgive him for how he betrayed her. Gwen adds that more than anything, she despises him for destroying her friendship with Leo as it was the most important friendship she ever had.

Leo calls Javi the best thing to ever happen to him. Leo says he would do anything to make his feelings for Dimitri go away and he’s working on it. Leo states that Javi is the only man he’s ever truly loved, but he can’t just suddenly feel nothing for a man he once cared about. Javi takes that as Leo admitting he’s not over Dimitri. Leo argues that when he got the letter from Dimitri, his life was turned upside down only to find out that Dimitri only wrote the letter so he wouldn’t be hurt and everything he thought was true wasn’t, so he’s sorry. Javi thanks him for his honesty. Leo asks Javi to just give him time to process it. Javi argues that time won’t change anything for him. Javi declares that before he leaves, he will follow through with Marlena to not file their marriage certificate.

Marlena tells Sarah that if she does come back to her practice, it wouldn’t be full time as she has other thing she wants to do like travel and reading. Marlena mentions signing up for Julie’s book clubs. Sarah thinks that’s great. Marlena admits she does miss seeing her patients. Sarah is grateful that Marlena continued to see Xander during her hiatus and says she’s so sorry that he fired Brady after everything she did for him. Sarah adds that it’s pretty clear that it was done to get back at her which Marlena guesses is because of her relationship with Brady.

Julie tells Foster that since losing Doug, she never knows when a wave of grief will come over her and now she’s scheduled to host this meeting. Julie admits maybe she should call it off but Foster says he wasn’t suggesting that, but getting someone else to lead it. Julie asks who in this hour. Foster reveals that he would be honored to do it. Foster admits he’ll never get over the loss of his wife, but it’s not so raw anymore, so he agrees to a trial run. Julie thanks him and accepts his offer.

Kristen questions how Brady can ask her to stand by him in this, arguing that she already has. Kristen insists that she’s no longer deluding herself about a possible future with him because that ship sailed a long time ago. Kristen expects them to work together to help Rachel have a really great future. Kristen laughs off the idea of clinging to a dream of being with a man who treated her for disdain for years. Brady is glad she’s seeing they were toxic as a couple and now needs her to convince Rachel of that. Kristen asks if that’s because he thinks it will help Rachel heal or he thinks it will give him permission to be with Sarah.

Dimitri argues that Leo didn’t care enough about Gwen to not sleep with her husband. Gwen blames Dimitri for seducing Leo while Dimitri says he can’t help that they were so attracted to each other that it just happened again and again. Gwen calls him a wretched human being and questions how she ever fell in love with him. Dimitri mocks her venting about something that happened so long ago and says it doesn’t matter anymore. He begs her to let him eat in peace. Gwen tells him that he will have no peace nor will he have his happily ever after. Dimitri decides he will leave then. Gwen asks if he doesn’t want to know where Leo is now. Dimitri asks how she would know. Gwen reveals that she just Leo in the town square with the love his life, Javi Hernandez. Gwen then claims they were locked in a passionate kiss.

Leo questions Javi wanting to pretend their wedding never happened all because of a kiss. Javi argues that Leo should’ve told him instead of having to hear it from Dimitri. Leo agrees and apologizes. Javi cries that more than anything, he wanted to be Leo’s husband and start the life they dreamed of together, but that dream died. Javi then offers Leo the ring back.

Sarah asks Marlena if Xander talked to her about this at all but then apologizes, saying she knows she can’t ask her about that. Marlena says Xander didn’t have to as she was here and saw how she and Brady looked at each other at Christmas. Sarah didn’t realize it was that obvious. Sarah says it’s new and she doesn’t even know what it is. Marlena clarifies that she’s not judging. Sarah knows she must be concerned about Rachel. Marlena says she’s concerned about Brady too since it’s been a very tough year for him from losing his father, all the trauma with Rachel, and losing his job, so she doesn’t know if he can take any more heartbreak. Sarah says that makes two of them.

Brady tells Kristen that this isn’t about Sarah. Kristen argues that Rachel made sure she knew that she saw Brady and Sarah hugging and thought she would flip out, but she stayed perfectly calm, said nice things about Sarah and moved on. Kristen says he can ask Rachel if he doesn’t believe her. Kristen adds that she doesn’t care what he and Sarah do, but calls it pretty damn selfish to pick now to move on with another woman.

Gwen says she can see Dimitri is worried now and tells him to embrace his insecure nature. Dimitri responds that he doesn’t believe her. Gwen says he can see for himself while Dimitri feels she would say anything to hurt him. Gwen responds that he hasn’t even begun to hurt yet. Gwen remarks that Leo and Javi could have heated up to the bedroom already by now.

Leo tells Javi that he’s not taking his ring or taking his off. Javi says he will respect his decision and hopes Leo respects his. Leo then reluctantly takes the ring because he loves and respects him. Leo says he cannot wait for the day he puts the ring back on his finger.

Julie asks Foster if he’s sure about hosting the bereavement meeting. Foster assures that he’s a man of his word and only hopes he can do a good job. Julie encourages that he will be great. Foster knows he can be controlling and tells her to let him know if he’s ever too hands on.

Sarah promises that she and Brady are being cautious for their sake and for Rachel as they would never want to set back her recovery. Marlena is glad to hear that but admits she’s also concerned that Rachel will need stability and a place to call home which is why she’s glad Brady is looking for his own place because she doesn’t believe Rachel would find any stability living with Brady at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Brady tells Kristen that he and Sarah haven’t labeled anything yet. Brady says there’s no reason to introduce the relationship to Rachel yet when they don’t even know what it is yet. Kristen argues that he’s going to hide it from her while Brady feels if it does become something, it would be a great opportunity to show Rachel boundaries and that she can’t control or manipulate his life. Brady argues that he’s trying to handle this and figure it out. Kristen asks if Dr. Gregory prescribed how long it would take for Brady to get Sarah in to bed. Brady says he wanted to have a rational conversation while Kristen accuses him of flaunting his new girlfriend in her face. Brady says he’ll see her at Bayview and walks out while Kristen throws a glass against the wall in frustration.

Gwen offers to walk Dimitri out there to Leo and Javi so he can see what real love looks like. Dimitri remarks that it’s not like she has any idea. Gwen calls Dimitri an arrogant swine who wouldn’t have a cent if it wasn’t for him using and abusing her. Gwen vows that she will have her revenge one way or another. Gwen then dumps a drink on Dimitri’s head and his plate of fries onto his lap as she then walks out of the Pub.

Leo promises Javi that one day soon, he will get back on one knee and ask Javi to marry him again. Javi says he will hold him to that promise, but he has to go now to catch his flight. Leo tells Javi to take good care of his dad and to let him know how he’s doing when he gets a minute. Javi agrees to have Rafe give him updates. Javi tearfully says goodbye to Leo and to take care of Trey for him. Leo tells Javi that he loves him. Javi says he loves him too as they hug. Javi then exits the town square as Leo holds back tears.

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Arianna gets up at home and joins Gabi in the kitchen. Gabi questions her looking pale with bloodshot eyes and guesses she is hungover. Arianna admits she may be a little. Gabi questions where she was last night that allowed underage drinking. Arianna says it was just a party that some kids at school threw and assures she did not drive home. Arianna remarks with the way she feels now, she doesn’t want to drink ever again, but assures she’s fine. Gabi says she doesn’t have to snap at her. Rafe comes home and asks if he should be worried. Rafe then gets a call from Johnny. Rafe thanks him for the video of EJ and Gwen. Johnny asks what he thinks the delivery was. Rafe says he’s still working on that and will let him know. Johnny then announces he’s calling to invite Rafe and his family to something very important.

Holly goes to Bayview and tells Dr. Gregory that she hopes she can help with Sophia’s recovery like she said. Dr. Gregory says that Sophia is finishing therapy and she still isn’t talking, but is communicating through writing notes. Holly mentions hearing from Tate that she’s been communicating with Rachel. Dr. Gregory says she will let Sophia know she’s there. Sophia then comes in to the room seeming shocked to see Holly.

Johnny thanks Rafe and says he’ll see him soon as they hang up. Chanel asks Johnny if the Hernandez family will be able to make it. Johnny says that Rafe definitely is and he will let Arianna and Gabi know. Chanel and Johnny watch over Trey, saying he will be surrounded by people who love him today. Chanel asks if Johnny got his calendar cleared at DiMera. Johnny says there’s some advantages of being CEO. Chanel is glad they got this in before Javi left for Texas. Johnny says he was thinking it will probably be hard for Javi and Leo. Chanel says that’s if Leo shows up after everything that happened at the wedding. Johnny says despite everything, they were Trey’s parents first and now are his Godparents, so he hopes they will still come to his Christening. Chanel hopes they will remain in Trey’s life forever.

Javi shows up at Leo’s door at the Salem Inn.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she was just about to let her know that Holly was there. Holly greets her and says it’s really good to see her. Dr. Gregory explains that she asked Holly to come as she believes there are things left unsaid between them that need to be said in order to move forward.

Paulina arrives at Johnny and Chanel’s. Paulina brings Chanel’s old Christening gown that she kept all these years. Chanel thanks Paulina for getting the priest on short notice and for everything. Johnny calls it a miracle that they pulled this together so fast. Chanel comments that their family has been blessed with all kinds of miracles lately.

Gabi assures Rafe that they will be at the Christening. Arianna points out that she and Holly have to be at the dorm and it’s too late to change as they didn’t get a lot of notice before the Christening. Rafe explains that they wanted to do it before Javi leaves town. Arianna questions Javi leaving and hopes it’s to get away from Leo.

Leo invites Javi in. Javi says he can’t stay long but he has good news to share. Javi informs Leo that Johnny and Chanel have moved Trey’s Christening to this afternoon and they want them both to be there. Leo assures he will be there but he’s confused that it’s today and he’s only just hearing about it now. Javi explains that it was very last minute because they wanted to do it before he leaves town. Leo is shocked and tells Javi that he can’t leave. Javi informs Leo that he has to because his dad is having heart surgery, so he’s going to Texas to be there for him. Leo feels Javi shouldn’t have to go through that alone. Javi points out that he will have family there. Leo argues that he is Javi’s family and they’ve been through so much together, falling love, taking care of Trey, and opening up about their pasts. Leo adds that they just had a wedding, said vows to each other, and were declared husband and husband as he shouts that he is Javi’s family.

Rafe tells Arianna that Javi isn’t leaving because of Leo but because his father needs heart surgery. Gabi says that’s why it’s so last minute. Arianna understands that Javi has to be there, but assumes Leo will also be there which is why she’s okay missing it. Arianna complains that she doesn’t want to be in the same room as them after Leo just broke Javi’s heart. Arianna tells them to tell Johnny and Chanel that she’s sorry and promises to come visit Trey soon. Rafe and Gabi insist that Arianna should be there. Gabi adds that she can ignore Leo the whole time. Arianna calls Leo impossible to ignore and repeats that she just doesn’t want to go. Arianna promises to buy Trey a gift and visit him tomorrow. Arianna adds that she needs to go clothes shopping anyway. Gabi brings up that she just bought her clothes for Christmas. Arianna explains that Holly wants them to rush a sorority which Gabi says might be fun. Arianna is unsure and admits she told Holly no at first but they do nice stuff like charity work too so she agreed to give it a shot. Gabi decides she will pull some things from her new line at Gabi Chic and she can pick what she likes. Arianna thanks her as they hug.

Paulina comments on Johnny volunteering for the diaper change. Chanel points out that Johnny does that and other things all the time, calling him a really hands-on dad. Paulina takes that to mean things are better between them. Chanel confirms they are and says they really talked for the first time since she got pregnant and she told him that she needs him to be positive and optimistic about the baby which he promised to do. Paulina says she’s so relieved. Chanel talks about feeling thrilled and happily declares that it’s going to be a wonderful day as they hug.

Holly tells Sophia that Tate told her she’s been writing notes to Rachel. Dr. Gregory thought it would be helpful to have Holly here because expressing her feelings towards her might help her recovery. She asks if Holly has anything to say to Sophia. Holly talks about hoping her presence to motivate Sophia to talk. Holly assumes Sophia is upset with her and wants to tell her why she’s angry. Dr. Gregory encourages Sophia to write down how she feels and not keep her feelings locked inside so that healing can begin. She urges Sophia to let Holly know what she’s feeling. Sophia responds by trying to slap Holly but Dr. Gregory blocks her and says that’s not what she meant by expressing her feelings. Holly says she is shocked that Sophia tried to hit her. Dr. Gregory says she wouldn’t have suggested this meeting if she thought that would happen. Holly wishes she hadn’t but decides she wants to say what’s on her mind. Holly tells Sophia that she only came because Dr. Gregory thought it might help her recovery and even after all the crap she pulled, she still felt bad for her. Holly acknowledges that seeing Tate behind her back hurt her. Holly yells at her to wake up because that was two years ago and Sophia’s done a lot worse since including lying to everyone about being pregnant with Tate’s baby and sexting her photos to Johnny. Holly complains that Sophia tried to ruin her life and calls her a selfish, narcissistic bitch. Holly declares that after Sophia tried to attack her, she’s done feeling sorry for her and storms out. Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she’s sorry she was triggered like that as seeing Holly obviously did not help and she apologizes. She asks if Sophia has anything she would like to communicate to her now. Sophia responds by writing down “I HATE HER!!!”

Rafe admits he’s pretty skeptical about the whole sorority thing as he’s heard they make them do wild things at rush. Arianna assures that she can handle it and she won’t do anything crazy. Rafe gets a text from Eli which Gabi questions. Rafe then reveals they are planning a trip to Alamainia. Gabi notes that he didn’t tell her that. Rafe says they just decided so they can question Vivian about the DiMera crypt kidnappings and make sure Stefan is really dead. Arianna asks if they think Vivian was involved in the kidnappings. Rafe says they aren’t sure but they are pretty sure that Peter Blake didn’t act alone and Vivian is always a suspect. Gabi thanks him for doing this. Rafe knows she needs some closure. Gabi admits that seeing the picture of Stefan’s headstone hit her pretty hard. Gabi knows Vivian has nothing to gain by lying, but she just needs to know for sure.

Johnny, Chanel, and Paulina talk about getting Trey in to his Christening outfit. Chanel says they have to take a lot of pictures for everyone that can’t be there. Johnny notes that he spoke to Chad and he can’t make it because of his custody hearing. Johnny adds that he promised his mom and sisters that he would send lots of videos. Paulina asks if Marlena is coming. Johnny says that she unfortunately won’t since before she knew about the Christening, she had taken a day trip to Chicago with Belle. Johnny notes that they are on their way home and will be there soon but they won’t make it time. Paulina suggests a post-christening party that everyone can come to. Chanel decides they will get Trey dressed and head over to the chapel.

Javi tells Leo that he doesn’t know if they can be a family anymore. Leo asks how he can say that. Javi argues that they both know things have changed between them and they have to accept that but Leo refuses. Javi cries that he’s trying to because he knows. Javi says he’ll just have Johnny and Chanel give him the details of the Christening but he should go. Leo stops him and asks when he’s coming back from Texas. Javi responds that he might not.

Rafe and Gabi join Javi at the chapel for Trey’s Christening. Leo comes in after and greets them, noting that he’s really happy to be there for the Christening of their grandson. Chanel and Johnny then arrive with Trey. Chanel says they are so glad they were all able to make it on short notice. Rafe says they are so glad to be there to celebrate Trey and congratulates them. Gabi suggests a picture with the family. Leo fits in to the back as Javi takes the picture.

Holly is visibly upset as she meets Arianna in the town square and tells her that she just came from seeing Sophia at Bayview. Arianna questions why she would do that. Holly explains that her doctor thought it might help with her recovery and motivate her to talk, but it didn’t. Holly remarks that she doesn’t care if that bitch ever opens her mouth again.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she supposes that’s progress, pointing out that Sophia has had no desire to interact with her in therapy, so she’s glad to see she can communicate with someone other than Rachel. She encourages that expressing herself is good and in order for her to heal, she has to explore her negative emotions towards Holly. She adds that she’s sure Sophia knows using Rachel was wrong, so the doctors have decided they need a break from each other but she wants Sophia to have someone she can feel comfortable with. She asks Sophia if there’s any other patient that she would like to get to know or communicate with.

The priest begins Trey’s Christening ceremony. Javi and Leo are called upon as the Godparents.

Holly tells Arianna about Sophia trying to slap her but Dr. Gregory grabbed her hand before she could. Holly says the look in Sophia’s eyes was like pure hatred, but she still didn’t speak a word. Holly admits she’s kind of scared of what Sophia might do to her if she’s ever released. Arianna then reveals that last night on her way to the bar, she could’ve sworn that she saw Sophia.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she can write her a note about anything she wants to say or anyone she wants to see, but she is pleased that Sophia wants to continue her studies and pursuing her dreams. She tells Sophia that she has full access to the library but cannot sneak out. She adds that the sooner Sophia cooperates with her and the staff, the sooner she can be released.

The priest officially baptizes Trey and welcomes him in to their community as everyone applauds. Javi sits with Trey and says he’s so honored to be his Godfather. Javi thanks him for letting him be part of his family and promises to always take his responsibility very seriously. Javi declares that they are connected forever and he will always love Trey. Chanel hugs Javi and thanks him. Javi thanks her for squeezing in the ceremony before he left. Chanel assures that they wouldn’t have done it without him and that they will be praying for his father. Javi wishes them luck and says Trey is lucky to have parents like them. Rafe and Gabi call him a good man. Javi cries that he’s going to miss them. Rafe offers a ride to the airport but Javi says he hates airport goodbyes. Javi hugs Rafe and Gabi as they have a tearful goodbye. Leo asks Javi if they can talk in private before he leaves. Javi says he doesn’t have a lot of time but agrees as they step out together. Gabi and Rafe then exit together. Chanel and Johnny joke about getting enough pictures and video. Chanel calls the day perfect. They hope Trey sleeps through the night while Chanel mentions being tired so Johnny decides they should get home and they exit the chapel.

Holly tells Arianna that there’s no way she could’ve seen Sophia since she’s locked up in Bayview, unless she managed to escape for a night but argues there’s no way that would be possible. Arianna guesses she’s right and it’s crazy to think Sophia would just be wandering around Salem. Arianna says it must’ve just been someone who looked like her and that it freaked her out a bit.

Sophia retrieves her new cell phone from under her bed and texts Melinda Trask that she needs to see her.

Holly asks Arianna if anything else happened that she wants to share. Arianna says she just had too many drinks, hung out, flirted with the bartender, and then went home alone. Javi and Leo walk in to the town square so Javi asks him to give him a second as he greets Holly and Arianna. Holly exits while Javi hugs Arianna. Arianna asks about the Christening. Javi calls it bittersweet and moving. Arianna asks if he’s really leaving. Javi confirms that he is in a couple hours. Arianna says she’s really going to miss him. Javi says he wil miss her too as they hug. Arianna hopes he comes back soon but knows he can’t think about that right now. They hug as Javi tells her to be good and Arianna says she loves him. Javi says he loves her too as she walks away. Leo then rejoins Javi. Javi says Leo wanted to talk so they have to make it quick as he has a plane to catch and he’s terrible at goodbyes. Leo responds that he has no intention of saying goodbye.

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Cat and Mark have breakfast at the Brady Pub. They talk about it being rare for them which Cat blames on Mark always working long hours. Cat points out that EJ is out of town so maybe Mark can take a break and they can take the day off together. Mark doesn’t think he’ll have any time off for the next few weeks and mentions that they are close to a breakthrough in their research.

At the hospital, Johnny talks to Rafe about being glad Theo is on the mend but knowing he has a long recovery ahead. Rafe hopes it won’t be too long since he knows Johnny wasn’t planning on staying on as DiMera CEO indefinitely. Johnny confirms he wasn’t and he’s sure Rafe isn’t thrilled that he is. Rafe says he will support him no matter what. Johnny insists that EJ is not apart of the family business and that he wouldn’t be apart of it if he was. Johnny remarks that he wouldn’t be surprised if Rafe and the FBI were looking into EJ. When Rafe doesn’t respond, Johnny takes that as a confirmation that they are.

Leo goes to the DiMera Mansion while drunk. Gwen answers the door and tells him that Dimitri isn’t there, so he can go on his way. Leo responds that he actually came to see her, but first he needs a drink.

Chanel vists Theo in the hospital and shows him pictures of Trey. Paulina comes in to bring Theo coffee and says she didn’t know Chanel was stopping by. Paulina mentions that Abe is getting breakfast from the Bakery, so she will text him to bring her something too. Theo asks if everything is okay, but Chanel feels sick and rushes out of the room.

Javi is going through the mail at home when Gabi comes in and takes Leo’s mail from him and says he doesn’t need to see that. Javi points out that somebody has to take Leo’s mail to him at the Salem Inn. Gabi responds that someone doesn’t have to be him. Javi thanks her for looking out for him. Gabi says that’s what family does. Javi then gets a phone call from his dad. Javi hangs up and reveals to Gabi that his father needs quadruple bypass surgery tomorrow, which means he needs to get to Texas right away.

Theo asks Paulina if she’s sure that Chanel is okay. Chanel returns and claims the smell of the coffee just made her queasy. Theo suggests she get checked out at the hospital while she’s there but Chanel reveals she knows exactly what it is. Chanel says they aren’t telling people but Theo is family, so she announces she’s pregnant.

Rafe isn’t sure what Johnny wants him to say. Johnny knows he can’t talk about ongoing investigations or tell him about what EJ has done. Rafe says if he felt Johnny or his siblings were in danger, he would let him know. Johnny asks if it has do with the delivery that EJ and Gwen were talking about. Rafe questions what delivery.

Cat tells Mark that a breakthrough sounds exciting. Mark says he’s already said too much since he signed an NDA. Cat responds that she does have a favor to ask that involves the lab.

Theo tells Chanel that it’s such great news that he will have another niece or nephew. Chanel says hopefully which Theo questions. Chanel explains that it’s considered a high risk pregnancy but they will monitor it and all that. Chanel says it is great news that she’s really happy about, but they still aren’t telling people just yet. Theo agrees not to say a word. Paulina talks about morning sickness until get she gets a call and steps out to answer. Chanel doesn’t care if she’s sick for the next nine months if it means she has a healthy pregnancy as that will be worth it.

Gabi tells Javi that she’ll get him a flight tonight and asks if he will be back in a week or two. Javi tells her to make it a one way trip for now because cardiac rehab is unpredictable, so he wants to stay with his father while he recovers. Gabi asks when Javi thinks he will be back. Javi responds that he’s not sure, considering what’s been going on in Salem. Javi declares that he may never be back.

Gwen tells Leo to state his business and go. Leo says it’s the expose he’s writing about EJ and the hospital. Gwen argues that he’s wasting his time as EJ isn’t up to anything. Leo argues that EJ is always up to something and Gwen knows what it is. Gwen says he has a vivid imagination. Leo talks about not imagining Gwen would take over Dimitri’s fortune, EJ would invite her to live in his house and that they would be conspiring over a mysterious delivery on the night of the gala. Gwen says he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Leo insists that he knows her demeanor when she’s in too deep. Gwen denies it but Leo questions nothing going on with Gwen and EJ.

Cat tells Mark that she wouldn’t ask him for a favor if it wasn’t important but claims that EJ had some important files in a binder in his office that she needs to forward to him. Mark questions what it has to do with the lab. Cat explains that she went to the office and the binder isn’t there but she remembers him going to the lab before he left town. Mark thinks he remembers seeing EJ with the binder. Cat says she can’t just run down there because she doesn’t have the passcode to the lab so it would really help her out if Mark would give it to her, but Mark says no can do.

Johnny tells Rafe that he assumed Leo would’ve mentioned something to him and to forget he said anything. Rafe stops him and says the more they know about what EJ is up to, the better they can protect people and mitigate the damage. Johnny then explains that the night of the gala, Holly was getting B-roll footage for her student film and Leo missed EJ’s speech, so she sent him the video and Leo saw EJ and Gwen in some type of argument in the background, so he came to him about trying to enhance the audio. Johnny says he was able to make out that EJ was raking Gwen over the coals over some delivery being delayed, but they have no idea what the delivery was. Johnny says that EJ was obviously annoyed and Leo thinks it’s important enough to put in his article. Rafe says he will need a copy of that video. Johnny agrees to send it to him when he gets home. Johnny adds that his relationship with EJ is complicated at best, but they almost lost him, so he doesn’t want to be the reason he gets taken away from them again. Rafe gets that but wishes he could make Johnny understand that he’s not responsible for his father. Rafe declares that if EJ ever is brought to justice, it will be because of his actions and the choices he’s made.

Gwen argues that Leo isn’t making any sense. Leo states that he’s sober and making sense. Gwen doesn’t care what he has to say. Leo says she is going to listen and asks if she wants everyone to know what she’s been up to. Leo argues that Gwen and EJ have been up to something for months and no one’s been able to figure it out, but she tripped up by bringing Dimitri back and now people are asking all sorts of questions. Gwen asks if he ever thought Dimitri’s mother could have had him kidnapped. Leo says some people might believe it but he knows what Gwen has been up to. Leo then asks if EJ knows. Leo states that Gwen has got herself in a pickle because he bets that the reason EJ brought her in on his secret plan is because of her money and asks what EJ is going to do when he finds out that she jeopardized all of that to get back at him. Leo warns that EJ will make her regret it. Gwen responds that she only regrets ever befriending him and getting involved with Dimitri, but says at least with Dimitri there was financial gain while Leo brought her nothing but misery. Leo remarks that he holds the key to her salvation. Leo suggests he could spare her the wrath of EJ for awhile if he doesn’t publish his suspicions about what she did to Dimitri. Gwen guesses he wouldn’t do that out of the kindness of his heart. Leo confirms that he wants something in return for his silence.

Johnny goes to Theo’s room and says he didn’t know Chanel would be there. Chanel says she should get going, so she hugs Theo and tells him she’ll be back soon. Theo congratulates her again. Chanel tells Johnny that she will see him at home and exits. Johnny asks Theo what he was congratulating Chanel about. Theo informs him that Chanel just told him the good news about the baby. Theo says he knows they didn’t plan on telling people yet but Chanel had morning sickness so it was pretty hard to hide. Theo hopes that’s okay. Johnny says it is because he’s family. Theo questions if there was some tension between he and Chanel. Johnny admits that unfortunately things are a little strained between them right now.

Gabi tells Javi not to be ridiculous as he will come back to Salem when his father gets better because he has a life here. Javi questions if he does. Javi says he has Gabi, Rafe, Arianna, and his job, but he can’t put his life on hold until Leo figures things out. Gabi says she understands. Gabi encourages that Javi’s father will get better soon and then he’ll come back to them. They both get emotional as they hug.

Cat questions Mark being serious and says she realizes that the lab is off limits but she’s in a jam and trying to keep her job. Mark remarks that he didn’t see the binder last time he was in the lab. Mark says he obviously can’t give her the code but he can take her to the lab and let her look around which Cat says will work.

Gwen argues that Leo doesn’t know anything but she’s curious what he wants in return to stay silent. Leo then instructs Gwen to make Dimitri disappear again.

Mark and Cat go to the hospital where they run in to Rafe. Rafe brings up asking Mark about the missing DiMeras. Cat hopes he doesn’t think Mark had anything to do with that. Mark says it’s alright while Cat argues that Rafe can’t harass the staff at the hospital and will have to follow proper procedures. Rafe mocks the idea of proper procedures being more important than missing people. Cat says she’ll look the other way this time, but all future inquiries about the hospital go through her. Mark says they should get going so he and Cat head to the lab.

Theo questions Johnny not being on cloud nine to find out that Chanel is pregnant. Johnny says he’d rather not get in to it and he didn’t come to talk about his problems, but to see how Theo is doing. Theo says he’s better, especially knowing DiMera is in good hands while he’s out of commission. Theo admits he was pretty surprised when he heard that Johnny agreed to step in. Johnny says he’s just keeping his seat warm until he gets back. Theo talks about still settling in and he’s sure Johnny will be fine. Theo mentions Gabi bringing him a stuffed toy when she visited him.

Paulina finishes her call, saying she’s dealing with a family matter but will be in her office later. Paulina sees Chanel leaving. Chanel says her nausea was kicking in so she figured she would go home and rest. Paulina gets another call so she says she’ll catch up with her later. Chanel turns around and runs in to Johnny, who asks about her morning sickness. Johnny says he’s glad she told Theo, but he hates what’s going on between them. Johnny suggests making it right since it will be weeks before they even know if the pregnancy is viable, so they might as well be there for each other through it all. Chanel agrees but knowing Johnny doesn’t want the baby is hurtful. Johnny argues that he never said he didn’t want the baby, just that he’s scared of losing her. Johnny assures that he does want the baby as long as she and the baby are healthy. Chanel insists that the odds are in their favor but Johnny remains worried. Chanel says she can’t live in the worst case scenario, so she’s choosing to think positively and that’s what she needs from him. Chanel encourages him to have faith that everything will be fine and that the baby will enrich their lives just like Trey has. Johnny agrees to think positively from now on and apologizes for upsetting her with his worries and hopes she can forgive him. Chanel knows his heart is always in the right place and she loves him so much. Johnny says he loves her too and suggests going home. Johnny says his morning meeting got cancelled and she’s more important than any job, so he will always make time for her as they hug.

Gwen questions Leo telling her to make Dimitri disappear again. Leo tells her to ship him off back to where she had him. Leo argues that she would get to keep his money while he and Javi would get their happily ever after so it’s a win-win. Gwen calls Leo more pathetic than she realized and argues that Leo wants to send Dimitri to another continent so he doesn’t have to make a choice. Leo argues that there is no choice since Javi is the man he loves. Gwen points out that Dimitri is the man he lusts for. Leo asks how this is any of her business, reminding her that he despises her but admits he still has a soft spot for her. Leo says every time he looks at Gwen, all the memories of their good times come back. Leo acknowledges that he screwed up and there’s no coming back from the damage. Gwen agrees and says she detests and resents him, but she also has a soft spot for him too and the memories they have together. Gwen tells Leo that he needs to make a decision soon on who he wants to spend the rest of his life with between Dimitri or Javi.

Gabi books Javi on the last flight out tonight and tells him he’s all set. Javi tearfully thanks her, but says there’s one more person he needs to say goodbye to.

Theo falls asleep and has a dream about wanting to kiss Gabi. Theo wakes up with Paulina at his side and says he just had a weird dream. Abe then arrives with food from the bakery. Theo tells Abe that Chanel told him that she and Johnny are having another baby, so they have a lot to celebrate.

Chanel and Johnny go home. They talk about Trey still being with the babysitter so they have an hour to themselves. Chanel asks Johnny for a foot massage but Javi shows up at their door. Javi apologizes for barging in without calling but he’s doing a million things before he leaves town because his dad is having heart surgery, so he’s flying to Texas tonight to take care of him. Johnny asks how long he will be gone. Javi says it could be awhile, so he wanted to come say goodbye to Trey. Chanel says they are sorry but Trey is out with the babysitter, though he should be back in an hour or so if he wants to wait. Javi says he can’t as he has to go pack. Chanel stops him and says there’s no way they are letting him leave town without seeing his Godson.

Rafe goes home as Gabi is finishing a call about a one way ticket to Corpus Christi. Gabi informs Rafe that Javi is leaving town, maybe for good, and it’s all Leo Stark’s fault.

Leo tells Gwen that he doesn’t know what he’s going to do but the waiting period to file his wedding certificate is about to expire. Gwen remarks that his indecision is a way for him to make a decision because if his license expires, Javi dumps him, then he can run off with Dimitri without the guilt. Gwen asks how Leo expects her to send Dimitri off to where he was when she had nothing to do with his kidnapping. Gwen tells Leo that if he wants Dimitri to disappear, he’ll have to do it himself. Leo concludes this was a huge waste of time, humiliating, and depressing. Leo complains that Gwen just wants to see him suffer which she says has been quite satisfying. Leo tells Gwen that it’s over because he’s on his way to being mentally healthy thanks to lots of therapy. Leo declares he is practicing gratitude and goes to leave but Gwen stops him and says he can wait here for Dimitri to come home.

Mark brings Cat to the lab. Cat thanks him again for letting her in to check for the binder. Cat claims she has to respond to a text but secretly uses her phone to record Mark putting in the passcode. Mark then remembers he has to take care of something first. Cat asks him to just let her in first but Mark says that’s not going to happen, so she will just have to wait and try again later. Mark then hurries out.

Abe and Paulina talk with Theo about the excitement of Chanel’s pregnancy. Theo loves seeing his family get bigger, especially after being in the crypt. Theo admits that it was nice seeing the DiMera side of his family come together. Abe and Paulina say they both just want Theo to be happy.

Rafe tells Gabi that it’s not Leo’s fault that Javi’s dad is having heart trouble. Gabi knows Javi would be going even if he did marry Leo, but the reason it’s a one way trip is because Leo can’t make up his damn mind. Rafe calls it a complicated situation and he thinks it’s best to give Javi and Leo space to figure it out. Gabi declares that the one thing is more clear than ever is that Javi deserves better than Leo and she hopes he finds him.

Javi tells Chanel and Johnny that it’s incredibly sweet but he’s not officially Trey’s Godfather yet if they want to pick someone else since he doesn’t know how long he will be gone. Johnny says no way as they chose him. Javi feels he can’t ask them to put off the Christening until he gets back. Johnny responds that it’s going to sound crazy, but asks what if they make the Christening today and Javi can still make his flight. Javi agrees to do it since his flight isn’t until tonight. Chanel asks if he knows if Leo is free. Javi says he’s not the right person to ask. Chanel apologizes since she knows they are going through something and asks if he’s not comfortable. Javi assures that whatever issues they are having doesn’t change how they feel about Trey. Johnny says it would mean the world to them. Javi says it means a lot to him too.

Cat calls Rafe, who asks if Mark let her in to the lab. Cat says no since he got sidelined but she managed to get the first 3 digits of the code as “118”. Rafe calls that a start. Cat apologizes for lacing in to him earlier. Rafe understands she had to keep her cover and then reveals that he got his hands on Peter Blake’s autopsy, but says he didn’t learn anything interesting as the cause of death was heart failure caused by chest trauma just like they thought. Rafe reveals that he might have stumbled onto another lead while at the hospital. Rafe thinks he may have found out what Leo was fishing for when he called Cat because it seems EJ was caught on video, arguing with Gwen about a delivery, so they just need to figure out what it was a delivery of.

Leo tells Gwen that he does not want to wait for Dimitri to come back. Leo says he thought she was more clever than this as she was able to bring back Dimitri just in time to destroy his life, but in doing so, she more than likely destroyed her own too.

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At the Horton House, Julie talks to Jeremy about being nervous for the mediation over Thomas and Charlotte’s custody. Julie says she just prays that the family can come back together. Jeremy is on his tablet and comes across Alex and Stephanie’s engagement announcement. Jeremy then remarks that he prays for that too.

Jada goes to see Stephanie at home. Jada questions having to find out that her best friend is getting married in the paper. Stephanie apologizes but Jada understands she’s been working 24/7 the past 2 weeks but she’s here now and is so happy for her. Jada congratulates her as they hug.

Brady goes to see Marlena, who asks what’s happening with Rachel at Bayview. Brady says damned if he knows.

Rachel’s therapist Dr. Gregory goes to see her in her room and guesses Rachel knows why she is there. Rachel knows it’s because she pretended to be Sophia at bed check and asks if she’s going to be punished. She says no, but there will be consequences and new boundaries as she needs to know this will never happen again.

Sarah confronts Xander at Titan and asks what the hell is wrong with him.

Brady tells Marlena that the story he got was that Rachel pretended to be Sophia so that Sophia could get to a library in the other wing and catch up on her studies by the time she gets out. Marlena thought Sophia wasn’t talking. Brady says she’s apparently writing which was a shock to the staff as well. Brady says he’s kicking himself because he thought if Sophia wasn’t talking, she couldn’t be much of an influence on Rachel. Brady wishes he would’ve thought there would be other ways of communication and says he’s not sure he buys the story of Sophia going to the library to work on her homework.

Rachel swears to Dr. Gregory that she will not help Sophia sneak out to the library at bed check again. She asks if Rachel is sure that’s where Sophia went. Rachel remarks that she didn’t go with her so how she should know. Dr. Gregory goes over that being where Sophia wrote to her that she was going and asks to see some of the notes that Sophia wrote her. Rachel says she was afraid someone might find them so she got rid of them. Dr. Gregory assumes she threw them in the trash then but Rachel claims that she ate them.

Jeremy looks at Alex and Stephanie’s engagement announcement and then shuts his laptop. Julie asks him what’s wrong but Jeremy says nothing and that he has to get going as he got permission to go see Rachel at Bayview which Julie says is wonderful. Jeremy jokes about it getting him out of grading papers. Maggie comes over and tells Julie that she came for her book for Book Club. Maggie greets Jeremy, who quickly says goodbye and hurries out of the house.

Sarah questions Xander firing Brady from his own father’s company because he got upset over their divorce decree and asks what is wrong with him. Xander tells her to calm down and says it wasn’t because of that as he argues that Brady’s work has been slipping for a long time and he could’ve continued to ignore it if Titan’s future wasn’t on the line. Sarah tells him that’s because his daughter is ill and that Xander told him he would accommodate for whatever is needed. Sarah calls Xander a royal ass which Xander agrees with.

Marlena asks why Brady doesn’t believe Sophia’s story. Brady responds that he didn’t mention it to the Bayview staff, but he discovered all the cash in his wallet was missing. Brady says that Rachel swore she didn’t take it but he doesn’t see any other explanation than Rachel gave it to Sophia because the timing coincides with Rachel pretending to be Sophia at bed check. Marlena questions why Sophia would want the cash. Brady says he has no idea since the staff assured him that Sophia could not have snuck out. Brady wonders if Sophia was saving money so she wouldn’t be beholden to her family when she gets out, but that sounds far-fetched. Marlena asks if it’s possible that Rachel didn’t take the money. Brady calls it unlikely and asks Marlena how to handle this. Marlena asks if he’s sure he wants her advice.

Dr. Gregory questions Rachel eating Sophia’s notes and argues that she’s lucky it didn’t make her sick. She thinks it’s best for now if Rachel doesn’t spend time with Sophia. Rachel is shocked and thought she wasn’t being punished. Dr. Gregory calls it boundaries while Rachel complains that Sophia is her only friend. Dr. Gregory points out that several other patients are closer to her age. Rachel calls them all lame. Dr. Gregory tells Rachel that her goal is to get better so she can go home, so she has to respect that they know what’s best for her. Rachel reluctantly responds that she understands she’s not allowed to be friends with Sophia anymore. Dr. Gregory repeats that they know what’s best for her and tells her that she’s always there for her if she wants to talk as she then exits the room.

Maggie tells Julie that she gathers Jeremy is still upset with her. Julie brings up Maggie accusing him of sending objectionable fan mail to Stephanie, so she asks why he wouldn’t be upset. Maggie clarifies that she didn’t accuse him and just asked because at the moment, she felt that she had to. Julie can’t believe Maggie thinks that Jeremy is the crazed fan. Maggie wishes she didn’t, but points out that Jeremy got so angry when she asked him about it. Maggie calls it a flash of Jeremy’s old self that he keeps saying he put behind him.

Stephanie shows Jada her engagement ring and tells her that Alex totally caught her off guard and she was stunned. Jada says she knew Alex would propose, she just didn’t know when. Stephanie asks if she missed obvious hints. Jada then reveals that Alex asked her to help him pick out the ring. Stephanie says it couldn’t be more perfect and she couldn’t have done a better job pretending she hadn’t seen it before. Stephanie tells Jada that she’s hoping that she will be her maid of honor. Jada responds that she would be honored and accepts.

Sarah questions Xander admitting he’s an ass. Xander says he can admit that the way he handled Brady’s firing wasn’t great and he’s sorry for that, but that’s all he’s sorry for. Xander is sure Sarah heard that Maggie offered Brady his job back, but he turned it down and said he’d be thinking about leaving for awhile so this was just the push he needed. Sarah argues that it still doesn’t excuse him from insulting Brady for no reason. Xander says he didn’t say it did and that he admitted to being an ass, but tells Sarah that he’s not the only one as she should look in the mirror.

Brady knows he asked Marlena not to weigh in on Rachel’s treatment, but that was a mistake because she’s the wisest woman he knows. Marlena asks if he’s convinced that Rachel did not take his money. Brady states that his wallet was in his coat in Rachel’s room and he and Kristen stepped out temporarily, so someone could’ve come in and taken it but they weren’t gone long and no one else was in the room. Brady says it could be possible but he doesn’t want Rachel to be stuck in there any longer than she has to be. Brady argues that she’s just a child. Marlena responds that everyone has to learn to be responsible for their actions and the consequences. Marlena says when Rachel ignores set boundaries, that’s painful but it’s what they have to do as loving parents. Brady notes that’s exactly what Dr. Gregory said and he knows it’s true. Marlena remarks that knowing and doing can be entirely different things.

Jeremy goes to Bayview to visit Rachel. Jeremy tells her that all of her friends at school miss her and want her to get better. Jeremy brought her letters from her friends. Rachel guesses he wants her to answer all of them. Jeremy says she doesn’t have to if she doesn’t want to. Rachel says that’s good because she doesn’t want more homework. Jeremy knows he hasn’t been her favorite teacher but he respects how honest she’s been with him and he hopes she will be back before he leaves her classroom.

Jada talks about being lucky that her and Stephanie’s dads were best friends and now they are too. They talk about how it could’ve gone entirely different because they were both involved with Everett Lynch aka Bobby Stein. Jada says that whole thing was crazy and could’ve destroyed their friendship but they are grateful it didn’t. Jada asks if she still thinks Jeremy is behind the creepy fan letters and posting online. Stephanie says she doesn’t know but Steve is working to track the online posts. Jada mentions that they have now opened an investigation on this and opened department resources to Steve even though she knows he has resources of his own.

Julie tells Maggie that if she was accused of something over and over that she didn’t do, she would show some anger too. Maggie apologizes as she didn’t mean to upset her too. Julie says she really likes Jeremy and that it’s been wonderful having him in the house which has been a very different experience than with Doug III and assures she won’t make the same mistake twice. Julie asks if Maggie has finished reading Stephanie’s novel Write Out. Maggie says not yet, but she’s glad to have the books to take her brain off of Titan. Julie asks how it’s going at Titan. Maggie admits it continues to be very stressful because she’s working with her ex-son in law. Julie asks if Xander is misbehaving. Maggie responds that despite his claims to have his anger under control, he continues to have a very short fuse that is very easily set off. Julie asks what he did. Maggie informs her that Xander fired Brady.

Sarah asks Xander how she is the ass. Xander tells her how sick he is of her lecturing him as if he’s the only person in their relationship that ever made a mistake. Xander argues that he’s self aware enough to know he has issues and is going to therapy to work through them unlike her. Sarah questions thinking she has issues that come anywhere close to his horrible ones. Xander asks if she thinks she’s a posterchild for mental health. Xander accuses Sarah of having a fling with his nephew to get back at him. Sarah asks what the hell he’s even talking about. Xander says she knows exactly what he’s talking about. Sarah responds that she’s free to have a fling with whoever she wants, but assures she is not having a fling with Brady and she doesn’t do anything to get back at him. Sarah argues that if she spends time with Brady or anyone else, it’s because they offer her support, comfort and aren’t toxic to be around. Xander yells at her to go be with Brady then. Sarah decides she shouldn’t have come here which Xander agrees with as she storms out.

Stephanie tells Jada that if Jeremy is sending the letters, it’s seriously disturbing and he is a teacher working with children. Jada points out that one of her officers has a kid in Jeremy’s class and she’s crazy about him. Jada adds that it’s not just the students but the parents and administration all have zero complaints. Stephanie asks if she’s saying that means Jeremy didn’t write the creepy notes to her. Jada states that if they are wrong about this, they could ruin Jeremy’s career and life, so they have to find solid proof before they can accuse him. Stephanie responds that they are working on an idea to get just that.

Sarah goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Maggie awaits. Maggie guesses from her look that she went to see Xander. Sarah confirms that she couldn’t let him get away with firing Brady. Maggie reminds her that she told her not to go confront him. Sarah admits she was right, but she wanted to let him know that what he did was vindictive and just plain wrong. Maggie wonders if Sarah was looking for an excuse to see Xander.

Brady tells Marlena that when he put Rachel in Bayview, he persuaded himself that it was the best place for her but maybe she should be in a bigger facility that specializes in children’s mental health. Marlena points out that other places are very far away and Rachel is comfortable where she is, close to home. Marlena adds that Brady is her father so it is his decision.

Jeremy informs Rachel that he’s not going to teach her class anymore as her teacher will be back from maternity leave so soon. Jeremy says he knows she’s happy about that and it’s okay as it’s important to be honest about her feelings. Jeremy informs Rachel that he was in therapy for a long time himself and it did him a lot of good, making him a stronger and more thoughtful person to make better choices. Jeremy says it helped him out a lot, so he knows it will help her too.

Stephanie tells Jada that part of the reason for posting the engagement announcement was to draw out whoever is sending these letters. Jada is surprised that Steve was on board with that. Stephanie clarifies that he wasn’t at first, but she and Alex convinced him that they can’t keep living like this. They agree that it’s not just about creepy letters anymore after the threats towards Alex, so there’s a clear and present danger. Jada wants this guy caught soon and promises she’s doing everything in her power to speed up the process. Jada adds that she has more time now that the DiMeras have been found. Stephanie says thank God that Theo is back. Jada says the last thing she wants is for that same thing to happen to Stephanie. Jada wants to watch Stephanie walk down the aisle and marry the man of her dreams. Stephanie says she has every intention of doing that.

Jeremy encourages Rachel that being in therapy is nothing to be ashamed of. Rachel thanks him for coming to visit. Jeremy says he’ll be thinking of her and hopes she goes home soon as he then exits.

Brady thanks Marlena for listening and giving him advice as he’s always grateful for it. Marlena assures that he always has her support. Brady adds that he does have to talk to her about one other thing about Basic Black. Brady informs Marlena that Xander fired him yesterday which shocks her. Marlena questions why he would do such a thing. Brady feels it wasn’t about him or his job performance, but about Xander getting his divorce decree. Marlena argues that he can’t do that and it won’t stick. Brady then reveals that Maggie offered him his job back, but he declined. Brady repeats that Xander firing him gave him the push he needed to do something different with his life. Brady says he’s been sticking with Basic Black for a long time and it always had a lot do with John. Brady says he was there for John and didn’t want to disappoint him. Brady asks if leaving Basic Black will be letting him down. Marlena says that he’s not and that John would want him to do what’s best for him as that’s all he ever wanted for all of his children.

Sarah questions why everyone thinks she has an ulterior motive when it comes to Xander. Maggie asks what she means. Sarah complains that she thinks she went out of her way to pick a fight with Xander just to see him while Xander thinks she’s doing whatever with Brady just to get back at him. Sarah declares they are both dead wrong.

Marlena asks Brady who will take over at Basic Black. Brady says he’s not sure but Maggie told him he could have a say because he wants it to stay in the family, but there’s no candidates right now. Marlena doesn’t think he has anything to worry about and that it might be a very good time for him to focus on his own path and spend time with his daughter. Marlena advises him to think of it as a gift. Brady decides that’s exactly what he will do.

Rachel returns to her room from therapy and finds a note from Sophia that says she got the phone and to stay tuned for next steps. Rachel then tears up the note and eats it.

Maggie tells Sarah that she didn’t mean to upset her as she knows how hard this has been for her and she’s been so proud of her being so strong. Maggie says her marriage to Xander is over but the feelings don’t just dissolve which is why she wants her to be careful with Brady which Sarah questions. Maggie explains that when she saw them on New Year’s Eve, it seemed like she caught them in a close moment and they are both fragile right now. Sarah responds that she’s trying to decide if she should talk about it because she doesn’t know how Maggie will react. Maggie says whatever it is, she’s here for her. Maggie assumes that there is something between Sarah and Brady. Sarah admits that she might want to be more than friends with Brady, but Rachel obviously has issues with her and any woman that Brady has tried to date. Sarah says no matter her feelings about it, Rachel’s well being comes first.

Xander remains at Titan and calls Marlena. Xander asks if there’s any chance he could book an appointment with her as soon as possible.

Jada tells Stephanie that she’s so glad things worked out for her and Alex. Jada promises they will catch the creepy fan soon, so that Stephanie and Alex can stop worrying and start planning their wedding because she deserves all of her dreams to come true. Stephanie tells Jada the same as they hug.

Jeremy returns home to the Horton house and opens up his laptop still on Stephanie and Alex’s engagement announcement, then shuts it.

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Holly goes to see Arianna at home. Arianna is going through all of the wedding gifts for Leo and Javi. Arianna tells Holly that Gabi told her to get rid of it all before Javi gets home and guesses she was chosen because she’s the only one who isn’t that depressed that it’s over. Holly asks if she’s sure it is over.

Leo continues drinking at the Brady Pub. Chad arrives to join him and says it looks like he’s having quite the party. Leo tells Chad that he wasn’t by himself as Xander was there earlier. Leo admits it was hard to keep up with him. Chad suggests they pump the brakes on this party and get him a glass of water.

Rachel and Sophia return to Rachel’s room from dinner at Bayview, complaining about the dinner they had being nasty. Sophia remarks that Bayview ruins everything. Sophia suggests they move on to more important matters. Sophia declares that thanks to the bank of Rachel’s dad, they will soon have a new phone. Rachel asks if Sophia has a way to pay Brady back because she hated stealing from him. Sophia says that desperate times call for desperate measures and insists that this was the only way. Sophia adds that Brady’s loaded so he won’t even notice the money is missing. Sophia says they are the ones trapped in this horrible place, not Brady. Sophia says they don’t want to eat this dinner anymore and calls what they are doing the human spirit fighting for it’s existence. Sophia talks about battling hardship and overcoming challenges. Sophia declares that after everything they have been through, they deserve this.

Brady goes to see Tate at Marlena’s. Tate talks about studying while on winter break and getting a head start on his reading list. Brady recalls that he was supposed to read Moby Dick in his freshman year but he bought the cliff notes, so Tate is a better student than he was. Tate points out that Brady turned out okay and ran his own company. Brady then reveals that he lost his job today.

Kristen goes to the DiMera Mansion and surprises Gwen in the living room. Gwen pours a drink and welcomes her home.

Chad gets Leo a glass of water and asks how he’s doing. Leo asks if he really needs to ask. Leo is sorry that Chad being his best man didn’t work out, but says he shouldn’t be surprised that it turned out to be a complete fiasco. Chad encourages that what happened was not his fault. Leo says it sure feels like it. Leo states that if he was told a year ago that Dimitri would come back in to his life and profess his undying love, he would’ve exploded in to cosmic dust, but not now.

Arianna admits to Holly that it hasn’t officially ended between Leo and Javi, but she really hopes it does. Arianna hates that Javi is heartbroken, but says it was bound to happen sooner or later because Leo is a human wrecking ball at relationships. Holly doesn’t think Leo is all that bad. Holly admits Leo doesn’t have the best track record, but he’s always been nice to her. Arianna argues that’s probably because he wanted something from her. Arianna remarks that Javi was like a consolation prize until Dimitri came back and now Javi is heartbroken. Arianna points out Gwen getting them an expensive Italian knife set as a wedding gift. Holly questions Gwen getting them a gift. Arianna complains that it’s all too convenient that Leo and Gwen’s ex just happened to show up at Leo and Javi’s wedding. Holly asks if she thinks Gwen was behind this. Arianna responds that she has no idea, but if she was, she thinks Gwen did them all a favor.

Gwen tells Kristen that she’s sorry for everything she went through, being held captive in the crypt and with Peter. Kristen responds that she’s just focused on moving forward and being there for her daughter. Gwen mentions hearing Rachel was at Bayview. Kristen goes along with the idea that Rachel thinking Kristen broke out of prison is what caused her breakdown. Gwen encourages that Rachel will recover in no time that Kristen is back home.

Sophia and Rachel go over using their same plan as before where Sophia sneaks out the side door, Rachel pretends to be Sophia under the covers in her bed and then back to her own room, before letting Sophia back in.

Tate questions how it’s even possible for Brady to lose his job when Basic Black was his company. Brady says it’s Xander and tells Tate it’s okay because he fired him before he had a chance to quit since he’s been thinking about a career change for quite some time now. Tate questions what he’s changing to. Brady says he doesn’t know and that just because he’s not running Basic Black, he still wants it in the family and to be Tate and Rachel’s legacy, so he talked to Maggie and she said she would make that happen. Tate says that’s good to know but questions who is running it for now. Brady says right now his second in command Amira is running it but Maggie is going to want someone more permanent. Brady points out that Tate is a business major and asks if this is something he’s ever thought about down the line, to run a company. Tate responds that he doesn’t know. Brady explains that he would start with an internship and learn the ropes of the business. Brady asks what Tate says to that.

Gwen tells Kristen that she’s really glad she’s back as she could really use a friend in the mansion. Kristen says she’s really flattered but she doesn’t plan on staying long. Gwen questions why not. Kristen responds that the last thing she wants is to live under the same roof as EJ. Gwen calls EJ a handful. Kristen points out that since EJ is out of town, she could drop for a few days. Gwen encourages that they will have so much fun. Gwen jokes that it could be like old times when they were cellmates in prison.

Rachel asks Sophia to stop at Buddy’s Burgers again while she’s out. Sophia agrees to see what she can do as she goes to sneak out of Bayview.

Tate tells Brady that he’s really honored that he would ask him and that he thinks that highly of him, but running a company is not something he ever envisioned himself doing. Brady repeats that he would start with an internship and work his way up. Tate admits it’s not something he’s interested in and he doesn’t think he’d be good at it yet, so he’d be afraid that he would be letting John down. Brady is sure that he wouldn’t but says he gets that he needs to follow his passion. Tate thanks him for understanding. Tate then asks who else Brady can ask to take on the company. Brady calls that a good question.

Arianna and Holly continue going through wedding gifts until Holly announces her plans to rush a sorority. Arianna mentions hearing that can be intense and stressful. Holly then tells Arianna that they are going to do it together.

Chad stops Leo from drinking more tequila and gives him the glass of water, saying he’s a friend that doesn’t want to see him circle the drain. Leo reluctantly gives in but mocks the idea. Chad asks if Leo wants to talk through this very tough decision he’ll have to make. Leo calls Javi kind and loyal and makes him want to be a better person while Dimitri is none of those things. Leo then admits he wishes he didn’t still have feelings for Dimitri. Leo complains that he spent his entire life lying and strategizing to try and protect himself and avoid being abandoned, but it didn’t work. Leo repeats that he still has feelings for Dimitri.

Arianna tells Holly that rushing isn’t really apart of her game plan. Holly encourages her that it will be a blast. Arianna doesn’t think she will have time when her internship at DiMera starts. Holly guesses that comes first. Arianna asks how her job is going. Holly says it’s not that great as she didn’t really have work over the holidays and admits she’s been kind of bored. Arianna asks if she wants to go to Small Bar. Holly points out that she doesn’t have a fake ID. Arianna decides they need to fix that.

Chad says it’s good that Leo is being honest with himself as that takes courage and it’s also good they didn’t file the wedding certificate if he’s still figuring out his feelings. Leo states that he does love Javi with his entire heart and before he met Javi, he didn’t know what true love was, but then he started to get it. Chad asks if it isn’t the same with Dimitri. Leo says he doesn’t know but he was dreaming about him last night. Leo talks about feeling self loathing and shame. Leo questions loving two people at the same time. Leo then asks Chad if he’s ever been in love with two people at once. Chad says he has not. Leo brings up that Marlena has. Chad tells Leo no more drinking or wallowing and to go home to sleep, then figure this out in the light of day.

Kristen questions Gwen bringing up prison. Gwen thought she’d enjoy the humor now that she’s free and clear. Kristen responds that she’s out on bail but time will tell if she’s free and clear.

Tate apologizes for letting Brady down. Brady assures that he understands and he’ll just have to find someone sooner than later, but that’s his concern and not Tate’s. Brady tells Tate to just worry about being a college student and studying. Brady calls it a special time in his life. Tate remembers the game is about to start, so Brady decides to order a pizza but finds that all the cash in his wallet is gone.

Rachel pretends to be Sophia in her bed during bed check but the nurse comes in to take a closer look.

Leo asks where Chad would live if he could live in any American city and guesses it would be Denver. Chad repeats that they should get him home. Leo complains about his sad little room at the Salem Inn. Leo asks Chad about his custody mediation being tomorrow and how he feels about it. Chad responds that his guess is as good as his.

Holly tells Arianna that even if she wanted a fake ID, she can’t. Holly reminds Arianna that she set their dorm on fire and she promised Maggie that she wouldn’t do anything to get them in trouble. Arianna points out that she’s rushing a sorority. Holly says she’s not saying she’ll never drink again but she doesn’t want to get arrested for trying to get in to a bar. Holly adds that she and Tate have plans tonight anyways. Arianna says big surprise. Holly questions what that means. Arianna admits that she’s a little tired of being their third wheel, but it’s not her fault that she’s terminally single. Holly encourages that she just hasn’t met the right guy yet and asks if she will go on dating apps. Arianna refuses to do that but says she will go to Small Bar. Holly reminds her not to hook up with a random stranger and asks if she’s sure. Arianna tells her not to worry as she’s a big girl.

Gwen calls Kristen’s response a very cryptic answer to a simple question. Kristen says that’s all she can say at the moment. Gwen says she will respect her privacy. Kristen says she’d love to stay up and drink but it’s been a long day and she’s very excited to crawl in to bed which Gwen calls understandable. Gwen then informs Kristen that Dimitri is staying there as well.

Tate questions Brady’s money being gone. Brady says he just went to the ATM so it doesn’t make any sense. Tate advises him to try and retrace his steps. Brady says he stopped and got coffee before going to Bayview. Tate asks if he thinks someone might have taken it while he was there. Brady thinks back to Rachel wanting them to look at her drawing and says he’s afraid he does. Brady then gets a call from Bayview and says he’ll be right there. Tate asks him what’s wrong. Brady says he can’t talk as he has to deal with Rachel as he then rushes out of the house.

Leo calls Chad the best father any kid could ever ask for. Leo says Thomas and Charlotte hit the lottery. Leo asks what he can do and if Chad wants him to come to the mediation. Chad says he can’t do that as it’s not a hearing but it’s them trying to hash things out. Leo goes over that Jack and Jennifer want to take the kids to Boston while Chad wants to keep them here and questions how they hash that out, feeling it doesn’t make sense. Chad decides it’s time to get Leo home. Leo agrees that maybe he’s right. Leo tells Chad that he’s been his human version of a blanket fort in the storm. Chad tells Leo to lean on him as he walks him out of the Pub.

Holly goes to see Tate and asks if he’s busy. Tate informs her that he and Brady were supposed to hang out but Bayview called. Tate guesses Rachel must have gotten in trouble since Brady seemed upset and just took off. Holly encourages that it’s nothing too serious. Tate feels it has to be and says he feels terrible for Brady as it just seems like one thing after another. Holly asks if there’s anything she can do as they hug.

Brady goes to Bayview where Rachel says she can explain. Brady says he just got an earful from the doctor, who told him that Rachel pretended to be Sophia at bed check. Brady questions what is going on. Rachel says she’s sorry. Brady bets she’s sorry because she got caught and says what she did is very serious. Brady asks where Sophia is but Rachel says she doesn’t know. Rachel claims that Sophia asked her to pretend to be her at bed check but didn’t tell her why. Brady calls that really funny because he believed that Sophia couldn’t talk.

Sophia sneaks out of Bayview and walks through the town square in a hoodie. Arianna calls out to Sophia, asking if that’s her but she keeps on walking.

Chad walks Leo out of the Pub and tells him that he can come in late tomorrow. Leo calls Chad one of his best friends and says he really hopes that everything goes his way. Chad thanks him and hopes everything goes his way too as he hugs him. Leo says if only he knew which way that was.

Tate asks Holly if she was hanging out with Arianna later. Holly says Arianna wanted to go out but she didn’t, so she just told her that she was hanging with Tate. They kiss until Holly says she doesn’t want to distract him if he needs to study. Tate tells her not to worry as he’s actually crushing it in both classes with A’s. Holly is proud of him and wants to celebrate. Tate suggests midnight bowling so they agree to go to Alleycat’s and exit together.

Kristen questions what Dimitri is doing at the DiMera Mansion. Gwen explains that he is back in Salem to reclaim his fortune from her. Gwen adds that Dimitri claims he was being held captive in Alamainia. Kristen says after what she went through, she can believe it. Gwen argues that Dimitri wasn’t being held against his will and now he’s back with his tail between his legs, groaning that he’s going to divorce her and take everything that is his. Kristen asks if Gwen is going to let him do that. Gwen says not on her life.

Rachel tries to tell Brady that Sophia can’t talk and she meant that she wrote her a note. Brady asks if she’s kidding him right now. Brady demands Rachel start telling him the truth right now. Brady accuses her of stealing money out of his wallet tonight which Rachel denies. Brady guesses she then gave the money to Sophia. Brady says to forget about the money for now and focus on finding Sophia because she might be in danger. Sophia then appears in the doorway, so Rachel points out that she’s right there.

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Cat and Gwen have drinks together in the town square. Gwen thanks Cat for inviting her while Cat is glad she could make it. Gwen says she was glad to get out of the DiMera Mansion because everything has been boring and lonely with EJ gone. Gwen adds that her whole life is rather boring and lonely because no one in this town will give her the time of day, except Cat. Cat asks about Gwen’s husband. Gwen calls Dimitri the lying, miserable cheat who humiliated her and broke her heart. Cat knows she’s not thrilled that he’s back.

Rafe goes to the DiMera Mansion to see Dimitri. Dimitri remembers him as the police commissioner while Rafe informs him that he’s now an agent with the FBI. Dimitri guesses Rafe is here to finally investigate his kidnapping but Rafe says that is not why he’s there.

Brady meets with the therapist at Bayview and thanks her for allowing Rachel’s day pass for Christmas. Brady asks her to tell him about Rachel’s progress. She says that Brady is doing everything right by visiting Rachel and letting her know that she’s loved and supported. She wishes all of her patients had the kind of family support that Rachel does. Brady wants her to start feeling like herself again. She asks if Brady has any questions about the treatment she’s received at Bayview. Brady responds that he does have a concern with her friendship with Sophia Choi.

Sophia joins Rachel in her room at Bayview and compliments her drawing. Sophia informs Rachel that she’s planning another outing tomorrow night and asks if she wants to help her out again. Rachel says definitely, but asks where she is going.

Sarah checks on Kristen in her hospital room. Kristen says she’s been released on bail and her daughter needs her. Kristen adds that she can’t stand being in the hospital where her brother died another minute. Sarah says she’s sorry. Kristen doesn’t want her sympathy, she just wants her to discharge her now. Sarah tells Kristen that they had a very hard time knocking out her infection. Kristen says she feels fine now. Sarah would feel better if she stayed on the IV for another day. Kristen argues against it. Sarah then clarifies that as a doctor, she’d like her to stay, but as a mother she understands her wanting to go see Rachel. Kristen asks if she will discharge her then. Sarah agrees to write her a prescription for a very strong oral antibiotic and has Kristen promise to come back if her symptoms worsen. Sarah asks Kristen to give Rachel her love when she sees her. Kristen calls that very kind of her and says she’s sorry for what Rachel did to her. Sarah notes that Rachel apologized so they are all good.

Brady tells the therapist about his family’s history with Sophia. She understands why Brady would be wary but notes that Rachel has been calmer and happier since befriending Sophia, adding that it helps her be more open which Brady says he certainly wants. She says if Sophia helps Rachel feel more connected, she wouldn’t discourage it. Brady understands but he’s quite sure that Sophia will not have a positive influence on his daughter…

Sophia informs Rachel that she needs to slip out to buy a cell phone because she feels so disconnected to the outside world, but she doesn’t have any money to buy one and that’s where Rachel comes in.

Dimitri complains to Rafe that he was held against his will in a foreign country and tells Rafe that his captor was obviously Gwen. Rafe questions Gwen holding him captive until she was ready to bring him back to blow up Leo’s wedding to Javi. Dimitri says it was to steal his money and he needs Rafe to do something about it. Rafe points out that the crime was outside of the US. Dimitri tells him to take it up to the ISA. Rafe brings up how he scammed them, so they won’t be likely to help. Dimitri questions why the hell Rafe came to see him if he’s not willing to help him. Rafe responds that he’s curious what he knows about the DiMera crypt kidnappings.

Cat asks Gwen about Dimitri crashing Leo and Javi’s wedding. Gwen clarifies that it was after the wedding but says the real bombshell came after when he said he plans to divorce her. Cat jokes that it couldn’t be a complete surprise since she does hate him, so she asks what she’s upset about. Gwen complains that Dimitri is going to freeze her out of his assets. Gwen calls it unfair because she worked so hard to gain access to the family money and argues that she kept it safe while he was gone. Cat asks if Dimitri explained where he had been all this time. Gwen responds that he claims he was held against his will at some Alamainian estate and that she was his kidnapper. Cat jokes that if she was, it would be pretty badass. Gwen says she can’t take credit for that because it would put her assets in litigation limbo. Cat guesses the only way Dimitri could take her assets is away if if he could prove she was guilty which Gwen says is not happening.

Rafe informs Dimitri that they found a hidden camera in the crypt so someone was watching the DiMeras the entire time they were in there and they traced the camera’s transmission signal to Alamainia, where Dimitri just admitted he had been. Dimitri questions if Rafe is insinuating that he was Peter Blake’s accomplice.

Abe’s tutor student Liam brings his son Gage to the hospital where Sarah comes in to check him out. Liam explains that Gage’s throat has been bothering him and he hasn’t been able to get him to eat or drink today. Sarah examines him and Liam asks if she found something wrong.

Sophia brings up to Rachel that Brady is coming to visit her and he’s rich. Rachel argues that she can’t just ask him for a phone. Sophia says they don’t need a phone, just the money to get one. Sophia then asks who said anything about asking. Rachel questions her wanting her to steal from her dad. Sophia calls it more like borrowing. Sophia encourages how much fun it would be to have a phone to play games and watch videos. Sophia adds that it will take her mind off all the things stressing her out and she’d be so much happier. Rachel complains that the phone would be Sophia’s, not hers. Sophia assures that she would share it. Kristen then comes to visit so Rachel runs up to hug her.

The therapist promises Brady that she will keep his concerns about Sophia in mind as they continue to treat Rachel, but the reason she called this meeting is what she thinks is triggering Rachel’s behaviors and that’s that she is desperate for her parents to be reunited. Brady says he’s aware of that and told her that’s not happening. The therapist worries that Rachel is not getting the message and she’s afraid she’s not going to get better until this matter is resolved. Brady questions if she’s telling him that in order for Rachel to get better, he has to get back together with Kristen DiMera. She clarifies that she would never recommend they reconcile purely to fulfill Rachel’s wishes. Brady says that’s good because that’s never going to happen. She needs him to be just as clear with Rachel. She says his number one job is to make sure Rachel and Kristen know there is not even a slight chance of them getting back together.

Sarah tells Liam that she thinks Gage has strep throat, so she will have a nurse come in to check on him and get some medicine to feel better. Liam stops Sarah to make sure this isn’t going to cost anything since times are tough and he can’t afford it. Sarah assures that as advertised, the Tom Horton Free Clinic is free of charge. Liam thanks her as Sarah exits the room.

Gwen asks how Cat is faring with her new reality now that she cannot be with Chad as it must be hard. Cat admits it has been and talks about when Chad was missing. Gwen asks if Cat is just pining over him or if she’s found a new way to pass her time. Cat asks what she means. Gwen remarks that she might have heard she had a private dinner with EJ before his kidnapping. Cat assures there was nothing romantic about it and it was all business. Cat says she has to go but the drinks are on her considering Gwen’s current financial situation. Gwen thanks her but says next time, it’s on her after she puts Dimitri in his place.

Dimitri can’t believe Rafe thinks he had anything to do with the kidnappings, arguing that he is the victim here. Rafe asks if he has any evidence of his kidnapping since his word doesn’t mean much. Dimitri says he was held at a mansion in Alamainia but he doesn’t know the name or the address. Rafe asks if he was alone. Dimitri says there were servants but doesn’t know what he expects. Rafe thinks he’s said enough and asks if he would believe a story like that from a suspect.

Rachel introduces Sophia to Kristen. Rachel claims that Sophia doesn’t talk while Kristen says it’s lovely to meet her. Sophia then exits. Rachel can’t believe Kristen is here and not in handcuffs. Kristen says that means she can give her as many hugs as she can handle. Rachel asks if it’s over. Kristen says she still needs to go to court and get the charges against her taken care of. Rachel declares that Kristen is home now and she doesn’t ever want her to leave again. Kristen says now they need to work on getting Rachel home and tells her how much she missed her. Kristen asks how it’s going here and what the doctors are saying. Rachel says they just keep asking questions about everything that happened and how she feels about it. Rachel adds that she tells them that she didn’t want to hurt anyone, especially Sarah who has always been nice to her. Kristen questions why Rachel gave Sarah the pistachio ice cream when she knew she was allergic if she didn’t want to hurt her.

The therapist explains to Brady that from what they’ve learned in sessions, Rachel feels she can only be happy when her parents are together and that this isn’t the first time that Rachel has acted out in response to a woman being in Brady’s life. Brady says this is definitely the most extreme. She points out that the women in Brady’s life after Kristen are no longer involved, so in Rachel’s mind her behavior is working but she needs to learn that is not the case, actions have consequences and Brady’s personal life is his to decide. She notes that it won’t be easy by any means. Brady agrees, considering recent developments because he has someone in his life now that he cares about a lot and he wants to see where it goes.

Dimitri says if Rafe refuses to look in to his kidnapping then they are done here. Rafe agrees to pas on his statement to the international authorities. Gwen comes home and greets Rafe. Rafe says they will be closing the loop on Dimitri’s impossible connection to Peter, so he’ll be back if there are further questions. Dimitri tells him to call ahead next time. Rafe warns him not to leave town and exits. Gwen then asks Dimitri what that was all about.

Kristen tells Rachel that she’s not mad at her for what she did and is just trying to understand why she did. Kristen asks why Rachel would want to hurt Sarah if she likes her like she says. Rachel explains that seeing Sarah with Brady freaked her out and then she found out about Sarah kidnapping her when she was a baby. Kristen says that was a long time ago and Sarah wasn’t well. Rachel says she was so upset that she felt she needed to punish her but she’s so sorry and is glad Sarah is okay now. Kristen says she is glad too, which Rachel questions.

Brady asks if the therapist thinks his relationship with Sarah is a threat to Rachel’s recovery. She says no and that cutting off his relationship with Sarah would only reinforce that Rachel can dictate his life. Brady talks about other than that one incident, Sarah gets along great with Rachel. She advises Brady to set clearer boundaries. Brady says this thing with Sarah is still too new to introduce in to Rachel’s life. She says they can work together on breaking the news and help Rachel develop strategies to help Rachel cope with moving forward in her own life like Brady is doing with his.

Gwen asks Dimitri about Rafe thinking he was involved in the kidnapping of EJ and his family. Dimitri calls Rafe an idiot. Gwen says that’s one thing they agree on. Gwen talks about all the time Dimitri spent away planning his revenge. Dimitri argues that she has no idea what she’s talking about. Gwen points out that now Dimitri is in EJ’s house, but his plan didn’t go as he hoped as he assumed by now, he’d be the only heir to the DiMera Mansion. Dimitri calls Gwen a kidnapper and repeats that he is the victim, questioning why won’t anyone believe him.

Cat goes to meet Rafe at his home. Rafe tells her that Javi is at work and Gabi is with Philip but they should make this quick to be safe. Cat asks about his visit to Dimitri. Rafe says that Dimitri swears he was held captive at a mansion in Alamainia and that he had no part in the DiMera kidnappings. Rafe says he doesn’t believe a word Dimitri says. Cat tells Rafe that she had drinks with Gwen and swears she had nothing to do with Dimitri’s kidnapping. Rafe says they aren’t dealing with straight shooters here. Cat feels they have to assume Vivian was Peter’s accomplice. Rafe thinks he knows how to get to the bottom of this.

Sarah returns to Liam and Gage, confirming the strep throat diagnosis. Sarah gives Liam the discharge papers with instructions for Gage’s meds. Sarah notices a cut on Liam’s hand and asks what happened to his hand. Liam says it’s nothing while Sarah questions if that’s a knife wound.

Kristen asks Rachel why she would be mad at Sarah when she helped her get better while she was sick and she just let her out of the hospital to come see her. Rachel points out that Sarah was hugging Brady. Brady then arrives, so Rachel runs up to hug him. Brady thought Kristen was still at the hospital. Kristen informs him that she was discharged and is feeling better. Rachel calls it amazing that they are both there. A nurse comes in to tell Rachel it’s dinner time. Brady guesses it’s already time for them to leave. Rachel argues that he just got there and she wants to show them her new drawing. Kristen says they will go while sending Rachel to get ready for dinner. Brady tells Kristen that it’s good to see her on her feet. Brady adds that he had a really productive meeting with one of the doctors and that she’ll probably want to talk to Kristen too. Kristen says she would like that as they exit the room together. Brady left his jacket behind as Rachel sneaks back in and steals the cash from Brady’s wallet. Kristen and Brady come back and tell Rachel about seeing her drawing. The bell then sounds for dinner so Rachel guesses they have to leave. Kristen and Brady promise to come back tomorrow. Kristen hugs Rachel, who says she’s so glad she is feeling better. Brady tells her to have a great day as he and Kristen exit. Rachel pulls out the stolen cash from under her pillow.

Liam claims to Sarah that he cut his hand while slicing carrots and it’s no big deal. Sarah offers to check him out but Liam says it’s fine and he just wants to get to the pharmacy. Sarah insists that he should get checked out since he’s already at the hospital. Liam repeats that it’s fine and thanks her as he exits with Gage.

Rafe tells Cat that Dimitri claims he was locked away in Alamainia while the video from the crypt traced to Alamainia. Rafe declares that he will travel to Alamainia to question Vivian and hopefully find the mansion that Dimitri claims he was kept at. Rafe adds that Cat will stay here and hopes she can find something at the clinic while EJ is away, like what Mark knows and what they are hiding. Cat agrees to try to get what she can out of Mark, but feels she would be of more help if she went with Rafe. Rafe disagrees and argues that as soon as she’s seen with him, their cover would be blown and they’d never find out what’s going on in the lab. Cat worries that it could be dangerous for him to go alone. Rafe then informs her that he never said he was going alone.

Dimitri tells Gwen that he knows it was her that held him captive and stole all his money and he’s going to make her pay for it as he then storms out. Gwen remarks that maybe she’ll just prove that he did kidnap his family members, whether he did it or not.

Sophia returns to Rachel’s room and asks if she’s ready for dinner. Rachel excitedly tells her that she got the money. Sophia is thrilled and calls her a superstar.

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