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Update written by Joseph

Kayla goes to see Steve at Stephanie’s apartment and jokes with him about having plumbing issues.

Leo sits in the town square going over his script writing when Chad approaches. Leo greets him and says he hasn’t seen him around the office much so he asks how things are. Chad says things are okay and thanks him. Leo figured a guy who’s wife just came back from the dead would be a lot happier than he is and asks what gives.

In the living room of the DiMera Mansion, “Abigail” calls Mark and tells him that she was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids. She calls it a relief to not have him hovering all the time and now that she can finally breathe, she thinks they need to figure out the next step of their plan, right as Stephanie enters the room.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know why she’s suddenly getting cold feet as she really wants to get back at Stefan. EJ tells her that she doesn’t have to make a decision right away and advises her to think it through because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back. Gabi questions why EJ is being so nice about this. EJ supposes it’s because he recently had his own heart broken and he was angry but also hurt and he knows he would do anything to make his pain go away, even if it meant swallowing his own pride. Stefan then enters the room to ask if EJ has seen Gabi but is surprised to see them together. Stefan says he didn’t expect to find Gabi in here. Gabi starts to explain but Stefan says he knows exactly what was going on. Stefan accuses EJ of inviting Gabi in to his lair to offer her a sympathetic ear and clearly gave her his robe. Stefan says he shouldn’t be surprised that EJ is there for her since he’s made such a public stance on where he stands on their marital issues. EJ tries to explain but Stefan tells him to stay out of it. Stefan declares that EJ is trying to use Gabi to get revenge on him. EJ then remarks that it’s more like the other way around. Stefan asks what the hell that means.

Kayla asks Steve what happened. Steve calls it a long story about him against the garbage disposal and explains that he almost got his wedding ring caught. Kayla asks why he didn’t take it off first. Steve responds that he’s a proudly married man that doesn’t like taking it off which Kayla calls very sweet.

“Abigail” tells Mark that she will call him back and hangs up. She introduces herself to Stephanie, who informs her that she is her cousin. Stephanie says she probably should’ve called first but “Abigail” says it’s fine. Stephanie adds that she didn’t mean to interrupt her call as it sounded pretty important since she was talking about the next steps in her plan.

Kayla tells Steve that Stephanie is lucky to have a brave papa like him. Steve comments that he wouldn’t have to make plumbing house calls if she didn’t move out. Kayla jokes that he would’ve been happy to have her live with them forever. Steve talks about not even knowing what a family was until he had Kayla and now seeing what Jack and Jennifer are going through with Abigail makes him want to hold his kids close and never let go. Kayla says she feels the same way.

“Abigail” claims to Stephanie that she was just talking to her doctor about her treatment plan and figuring out the next steps. Stephanie asks if there’s something they can do to help get her memory back. “Abigail” says she hopes so. Stephanie informs her that Kayla is her mom. “Abigail” remembers Kayla saying she was her aunt. Stephanie knows it’s a lot to keep track of. She talks about finding out everyone is connected to someone else in town. Stephanie explains that Steve is Jack’s brother. “Abigail” responds that it’s not the only connection they have since Stephanie moved in with her husband after they thought she was dead.

Chad tells Leo that things with Abigail are fine. Leo mocks that, feeling fine is boring. Chad says he gets his point and he’s thrilled that Abigail is back but she looks different and doesn’t remember anything about her life other than Clyde stabbing her. Chad adds that she doesn’t remember him or the kids but Stephanie is going to see her so they hope seeing familiar faces will bring back memories. Leo asks if she doesn’t have to remember anything since he’d prefer she not remember that he stole her jewelry or that she was once on his revenge list. Chad tells him not to revel in her amnesia and that he would love for her to get it all back. Leo says that’s fair enough. Chad asks if he wants to know who is on his revenge list. Leo hopes it’s not him. Chad says not at the moment and that it’s Clyde Weston and everyone else who helped keep Abigail from them.

Aaron returns to Salem and goes to the hospital to see his brother, Mark. Mark comments on Aaron spending camp impersonating Tate and thought he was going to call him when his flight landed. Aaron says he took a cab and figured that Mark would be pretty pissed which Mark confirms. Aaron apologizes for lying to him and explains that Tate asked him to help so he and Holly could spend the summer together. Aaron talks about receiving training that could go to a college scholarship. Mark asks what will happen when Brady asks to be reimbursed now that he knows he paid for Aaron to go. Aaron remarks that Brady is rolling in money and wouldn’t miss it but then declares that he will figure out a way to pay him back. Mark is glad to hear him say that but tells him to wait until Brady reaches out to him because he has more important things going on.

Stefan tells Gabi that he just spoke to “Abigail”, who encouraged him not to give up and to keep fighting for them. Stefan says his idea was to come apologize again for hurting Gabi and tell her again that he still loves her and that he knows she still loves him. Stefan asks if they can go somewhere and talk. Gabi agrees to but Stefan sees EJ trying to kick Gabi’s clothes under the bed. Stefan then yells at Gabi, questioning if those are her clothes on the floor.

Stephanie tells “Abigail” that she didn’t realize Chad told her about them. “Abigail” remarks that the bombshells just keep coming. Stephanie apologizes as she knows that must have been really upsetting to hear. Stephanie assures her that Chad never stopped loving Abigail and it was so difficult for him to move on. “Abigail” stops her and says she doesn’t have to explain, understanding they thought she was gone and if she was, she would’ve wanted Chad to move on and find happiness. Stephanie says that Chad never found it without her. “Abigail” asks about them moving in together. Stephanie says they gave it a try, but in the end, Chad’s feelings for Abigail are why they didn’t work out. Stephanie insists they are just friends now and that’s all they will ever be. Stephanie adds that Chad’s the reason she is here since he said she should come see her. “Abigail” asks how Chad seemed. Stephanie admits he’s not great as it’s difficult for him to have her so close but so far. “Abigail” says she wishes it didn’t have to be this way. Stephanie explains that Chad thought her coming to see her would help jog some memories loose. Stephanie talks about how they were really close when they were younger and jokes about knowing Abigail’s secrets.

Kayla tells Steve that she spoke with Jennifer this morning. Steve asks if she’s doing any better. Kayla says not really as she’s torturing herself since she’s the only person who can’t accept that this person is Abigail. Steve asks if Jennifer believes it. Kayla says that Jennifer feels in her heart that she would recognize her own daughter. Steve feels it’s a defense mechanism. Kayla guesses that Jennifer is so afraid of losing her again that she’s afraid to accept it. Steve admits he hates to say it but it’s not like DNA tests have never been wrong at University Hospital. Kayla says she knows but she was there, took the swab, and brought it to the lab. Kayla mentions the only other person involved in this is Mark and she trusts him completely.

Aaron is shocked to learn that Brady is in jail and worries about Tate. Mark brings up Sarah, who was run over and left for dead on the side of the road. Aaron says he’s sorry that happened. Mark mentions that Sarah had just been married and is a mom too, while now her whole life is upended and she may never walk again. Aaron guesses that’s not the only reason he’s taking it that hard. Mark asks what he means. Aaron says when he hears about people in a car accident, he can’t help but think about their parents and it feels like reliving it all over again.

Leo asks Chad if he has any leads on Clyde and “Abigail” or who was holding her in Poplar Bluff. Chad says not yet. Leo asks if he has any idea why. Chad says he’s asking a lot of questions. Leo blames being a journalist. Chad says it’s fine, he just doesn’t have any answers yet. Leo then asks Chad if he’s planning on attending Stephanie’s memorial service for Everett now that his ashes have been released to her. Chad says he was just with Stephanie and she didn’t say anything. Leo is sure she’ll reach back out but points out that there won’t be a lot of people attending since Everett only knew Stephanie, them, and his friend Connie. Chad asks who Connie is. Leo says he never mentioned her to him either. Chad questions how he knows all of this. Leo explains that he happened to go by Stephanie’s right after Jada left, to go over his press release. Chad argues that he’s supposed to go over press releases with him. Leo then reveals it’s not for the Spectator but for his new job, so Chad questions if he’s leaving the paper. Leo responds that this is what he was hoping to discuss with him.

Stefan questions Gabi sleeping with EJ last night. EJ tells Stefan to take it easy. Stefan demands an answer from Gabi. Gabi then admits that she slept with EJ. Stefan calls EJ a son of a bitch and punches him.

Leo guesses Chad hasn’t heard that he’s been named the new head writer of Body and Soul. Chad admits he hasn’t but congratulates him. Leo calls it an amazing opportunity and a dream come true. Chad asks if that means he will be stepping away from Lady Whistleblower. Leo says he originally planned to do both, but now that he’s in the thick of it and he’s drowning having to deal with the actors and write six episodes a week with no days off or hiatuses. Leo says he only gets one week a year off and he’s grateful for the opportunity but admits the show is taking over his life. Chad asks if he needs a find a successor then to his gossip column. Leo thinks that might be best. Chad admits that he’s sorry to see Leo go as he mostly liked working with him. Leo tells Chad that he might see a storyline on Body and Soul that seems familiar based on is she the hero’s dead wife or not, but Chad is not on board with it.

Stephanie tells “Abigail” about being a racecar driver in the past. Stephanie talks about how Abigail always looked out for her and calls her the best cousin and friend one could’ve asked for. “Abigail” says she’s sorry but is sure she would feel the same if she could remember. Stephanie says she’s sure she feels really lost and lonely right now. Stephanie declares that memory or not, she’d still like to be her friend even if they are starting from scratch. “Abigail” says she’d like that too as they hug.

Mark tells Aaron that he has been thinking a lot about their parents lately and says they’d be so proud of Aaron in his senior year. Mark encourages that Aaron is a good kid with his heart in the right place. Aaron credits having a very cool older brother to look after him. Aaron apologizes for letting him down and doubts that Mark did anything so stupid when he was his age. Mark responds that he’d be surprised.

EJ screams at Stefan that he’s going to regret doing that as Gabi gets in between them to keep them apart. Stefan asks if EJ is proud of himself for taking advantage of his wife to hurt him. Gabi tells Stefan that nobody took advantage of her as she knew exactly what she was doing. Stefan tells Gabi not to defend EJ. Gabi responds that she’s telling the truth that she seduced EJ. Stefan questions why when she hates his guts. Gabi shouts that she hated Stefan’s even more and she wanted to get back at him for sleeping with Ava. Gabi asks what would hurt worse than knowing she slept with the brother that he despises. EJ goes to get himself some ice. Stefan questions Gabi setting out to inflict maximum damage on him and says that she succeeded admirably. Stefan asks if she’s happy now.

Steve asks Kayla if she thinks Abigail will ever get her memory back. Kayla wishes she knew but says there’s no way of telling so all they can do is be supportive of her and Chad and try not to put any pressure on her. Steve says she must be overwhelmed. Kayla hoped that being in the presence of friend and family would make a difference, but if not, she is going to suggest sessions with Marlena. Steve talks about when he didn’t know who he was and how he was afraid to remember, but feels like a fool for wasting one second with her. Kayla responds that she got him back and that’s all that matters as they kiss.

Aaron questions Mark as to what bad decisions he could possibly have ever made. Mark responds that he’s made some legit bad decisions. Aaron asks how bad they could possibly have been. Mark repeats that he’d be surprised. Aaron decides to believe him but remains unsure what bad decisions he possibly could have made. Aaron supposes now would be a bad time to ask him to sign off on his physical sports form. Mark says he actually needs to do the exam. Aaron guesses tampering with medical stuff could get him fired. Mark offers to recommend a colleague but Aaron says he’ll take care of it. Mark tells Aaron that he’ll see him at home and he’s glad to have him back.

Chad tells Leo that he should’ve asked for his permission before using his wife’s life story. Leo argues that it’s only loosely based on her and points out that it’s not like the amnesia angle hasn’t been done on soap operas before. Chad tells Leo that the problem is if they do a DNA test, you get the answer, so questions where the suspense is. Leo argues that in the soap world, a DNA test is barely worth the paper it’s printed on since the doctor could be on the take. Chad argues that his life isn’t a soap opera and he’s got his wife back. Leo tells Chad that’s good as he doesn’t want to see him go through any more trauma since he’s suffered enough. Chad says he can never tell when he’s being serious. Leo assures that he means it and admits he loves drama, but also a happy ending and he hopes that Chad and Abigail get theirs.

Stephanie suggests to “Abigail” that they grab dinner sometime. “Abigail” says it would be great to get out of the house and mix things up a little. EJ walks in and greets Stephanie, saying not to mind him as he’s just getting ice for his lip. After EJ exits, “Abigail” wonders whose fist EJ ran in to. Stephanie comments on there always being something going on at the DiMera Mansion and remarks that she’s sure whatever happened, EJ deserved it. “Abigail” questions her not being a fan. Stephanie then informs her that EJ once kidnapped her and stuffed her in a morgue drawer so she can draw her own conclusions. “Abigail” questions how she ended up sleeping with him. Stephanie tells her that she came to her senses pretty quickly. Stephanie questions if “Abigail” is sure she wants to stay here, pointing out that she could always move in with her. “Abigail” calls that really generous but assures that she’s fine here. “Abigail” then gets a text from Mark, telling her to meet him in the park as soon as she can get away. Stephanie asks if everything is okay. “Abigail” says she just has something to care of. She thanks Stephanie for coming by. Stephanie says she’ll see her soon as “Abigail” then exits the mansion.

Stefan tells Gabi that he went to her room last night and knocked on her door to plead with her to help him find some way to work this out, only there was no response because she was in EJ’s bed. Stefan knew Gabi could be cold but argues that he made one stupid, drunken mistake while this was calculated and pre-meditated which Gabi admits. Stefan complains that he’s been killing himself trying to figure out ways to make this up to her or find some way for her to forgive him, but then she goes and does this. Stefan calls it a horrible, self-destructive thing that she can never take back or undo. Gabi asks if that means he’s given up fighting for them. Stefan confirms that’s exactly what it means. Gabi tells Stefan that when she woke up in EJ’s bed this morning, she actually had regrets and thought maybe she was being too hard on Stefan and maybe it was a mistake to punish him as maybe she still loved him. Gabi admits that for a second, she thought about lying and not telling him about her and EJ, just like Stefan lied to her about Ava, but that would make her just as guilty as he is. Gabi declares that she’s glad that fate had him walk in to remind her what a total ass he is. Gabi adds that for the record, EJ is better in bed than he is, right as EJ walks back in to the room with a smile. Stefan tells them that they deserve each other and walks out. EJ reaches out to Gabi to ask if she’s alright but she pulls away and says not to touch her as she holds back tears.

Stephanie comes home and jokes about Steve and Kayla hooking up in her living room. Kayla says they were just leaving. Steve adds that her garbage disposal is fixed. Stephanie calls them the best. Kayla wants a family dinner on the calendar. Stephanie mentions just seeing “Abigail” and suggests they all do dinner together. Steve asks how she seemed. Stephanie says she was okay but didn’t trigger any memories. Stephanie is glad that Kayla is working on a treatment plan with “Abigail”. Kayla asks what she means. Stephanie responds that “Abigail” was on the phone with Kayla when she got there, talking about the next steps in her plan. Kayla informs Stephanie that she didn’t talk to Abigail today which Stephanie calls strange because she definitely said she was talking to her, leaving Steve confused.

“Abigail” meets Mark in the park and says she’s sorry she had to hang up so fast since Stephanie walked in. She assures that she didn’t hear anything and was able to cover. Mark asks why she was there. “Abigail” explains that Chad sent her in hopes that she could jog her memory with heartwarming tales from her past. “Abigail” admits that Stephanie is really sweet and worries that this is all becoming a little hot as Mark hugs her.

Chad thanks Leo for his well wishes. Leo calls him a great guy and says he deserves to be happy after everything he’s been through. Chad comments on them coming a long way. Leo says he’s a romantic at heart, so if he can’t be lucky with love, he hopes Chad can. Chad encourages him not to give up. Leo talks about how things have been since Dimitri and how he almost hooked up with one guy but didn’t. Leo adds that the only guy he’s been interested in was Mark, but guesses he turned out not to be gay. Leo mentions that he overheard Mark on the phone at the hospital and he said he was talking to his girlfriend. Chad says he’s sorry for the tough break. Leo remarks that whoever Mark’s girlfriend is, is very lucky.

Mark asks “Abigail” if she’s okay. She says she’s fine but with Chad and Abigail’s family, she’s inundated with fake relatives. Mark reminds her that when things get tough, her real family is there for her, revealing that they are brother and sister.

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Update written by Joseph

Kate tells Abe about Roman allowing them to use the Brady Pub for filming and that he’s going to talk to Kayla about using the nurse’s station as well. Abe informs Kate that he’s left messages for Johnny and Chanel, hoping that they would get back to him. Kate asks if this was what Paulina was talking about in regards to causing problems for the show. Abe clarifies that it’s more like problems in their personal lives as he forgot to inform Chanel of her acting partner.

At the Body and Soul office, Johnny is surprised to learn that Alex is auditioning for the role of Arrow. Alex mentions that he was up all night rehearsing his lines. Chanel questions him being an actor. Alex admits it never crossed his mind until Abe suggested he auditioned. Chanel questions this being Abe’s idea. Alex says that Abe told him that he told her but guesses he did not which Chanel confirms.

“Abigail” is in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells herself to get back in to character as Chad calls. Chad says he just wanted to see if she survived the night at the DiMera Mansion alone. She assures that she’s fine and says she is surrounded by DiMeras. Chad worries about her getting caught in the middle of his family always being at war. She thanks him and says she had a wonderful and peaceful evening last night.

Gabi has a dream of being back in bed with Stefan, but then she wakes up in bed with EJ. Gabi puts on her robe as EJ wakes up and greets her. EJ jokes that before he woke up, he thought what happened between them was just a dream but he guesses not. Gabi confirms that it definitely happened. EJ asks Gabi what now.

Chad asks if “Abigail” has plans for the day. She hoped to catch up more with Gabi over breakfast, but when she knocked on her door, she didn’t answer. Chad offers to come over so they can have breakfast together if Gabi is busy. “Abigail” claims she’s not that hungry and will just grab a yogurt. She encourages him to focus on the kids anyway. Chad mentions they have some back to school shopping to finish up, so he will check in with her later. She thanks him and hangs up. Stefan then enters the living room and greets her, asking how she’s doing as he heard Gabi gave her an earful yesterday. “Abigail” confirms that Gabi told her how she took advantage of her when she was mentally unwell. Stefan explains that Gabi may have been badmouthing him because they are in a bit of a rough patch right now. She asks if he’s saying it’s Gabi’s fault that he’s a creep.

Kate asks if Abe is saying that Johnny and Chanel have something against Alex. Abe points out that Alex did have a part in Chanel and Allie’s breakup. Kate calls that a long time ago and notes that Chanel got over it since she’s happily married to Johnny. Abe says it’s still a sore spot and that Chanel still has some resentment towards Alex, which is why he wanted to cast them together. Kate questions using her real life animosity for the character. Abe notes that Paulina feels their director could have a problem if Johnny gets jealous since Alex is a very attractive guy. Kate doesn’t see how it’d be any worse if Johnny was directing Chanel with any other hot guy. Abe then reveals that any other hot young actor wouldn’t be someone that Chanel had a threesome with which shocks Kate.

Chanel questions if Johnny knew about this. Johnny assures that Abe never told him who his choice was. Alex asks if this is going to be a problem. Chanel says it is because they would be playing love interests and they aren’t exactly getting along. Alex points out that Abe said that would add some spice to their chemistry because he saw them bickering in the town square and said they had sparks. Chanel argues those weren’t romantic sparks but I hate your guts sparks and declares that them working together is not going to fly. Alex thinks she’s being a bit overdramatic and questions her hating his guts as he thought they got along fine until yesterday. Chanel argues that’s because they barely saw each other but then she realized how unremorseful he was for sleeping with her girlfriend. Alex disagrees and says he apologized for hurting her many times after. Alex doesn’t understand her holding this grudge, especially since she married Allie’s brother, feeling that’s enough payback. Chanel argues that her marriage has nothing to do with Allie and questions Abe actually thinking she and Alex would work as a couple. Johnny then reveals that he thinks Abe’s instincts might have been spot on.

Kate is surprised to learn that Allie and Chanel had a three way with Alex. Kate jokes that she never thought she’d be having a conversation with Abe about a threesome. They call it a new world. Kate thinks everyone should do some sexual adventuring as long as all parties are willing. Abe worries that it might be awkward for Johnny. Kate agrees that it could be pretty uncomfortable.

Stephanie goes to see Chad at the Horton house and hopes it’s not a bad time, saying she should’ve called first. Chad says it’s fine and asks what’s up. Stephanie asks if it’s okay if she visits “Abigail”. Chad thinks it’s a great idea. Stephanie brings up all the pressure she must be feeling and says she can’t imagine what it would be like to not remember everybody. Chad says that “Abigail” is stoic and doesn’t like to admit how difficult it is, but he thinks it would be really good for her to see familiar faces as far as getting her memory back. Chad knows Stephanie always puts people at ease. Stephanie brings up how stressful it must be for Chad as well to suddenly have his wife back after all this time. Chad says there are no words and it feels like such a miracle. Chad brings up he and Stephanie’s relationship ending because he still had feelings for Abigail, so he is sure this must be complicated for her too. Stephanie says not to worry about her and feels some part of Chad sensed that Abigail wasn’t really gone. Chad says at the time, he couldn’t let her go as he felt like he was still married to her and now he knows why. Chad adds that he never thanked Stephanie enough for everything she did for him and the kids, helping the kids through a tough time. Stephanie responds that she loves the kids and still treasures the memories of taking care of them. Stephanie asks about Chad spending the night here last night since she heard he was at the DiMera Mansion with “Abigail”. Chad explains that he was, but she asked him to move out.

Stefan admits to “Abigail” that he was a total creep and never should’ve gotten involved with her alter, Gabby. Stefan says it was no excuse, but he didn’t know much at all about dissociative identity disorder when they were involved. Stefan states that just because Gabby gave consent to be with him, doesn’t mean Abigail did. “Abigail” admits it all sounds very complicated. Stefan talks about thinking he was in love and making stupid choices that he will regret for the rest of his life. Stefan adds that Abigail, Chad, and the kids didn’t deserve any of that, so he’s really sorry. “Abigail” senses this isn’t the first time he’s asking for forgiveness for this which he confirms. Stefan says that Abigail eventually forgave him, not that she remembers. “Abigail” says she doesn’t remember anything that happened between them and he seems genuine, so she says she forgives him again. Stefan thanks her and says if only Gabi could do the same thing.

Gabi tells EJ that he doesn’t have to offer her breakfast in bed or anything. EJ says he wasn’t planning on it. Gabi points out that last night had nothing to do with romance or feelings. EJ says it still hasn’t slipped his mind that she destroyed his marriage to Nicole. Gabi adds that EJ sent her to prison for a crime that she didn’t commit and she only let EJ put his grubby paws on her to get back at Stefan for sleeping with Ava. EJ argues that Gabi is the one who seduced him and practically begged him to put his grubby paws all over her. Gabi says his are the last paws she’d ever want on her body, but she knew that sleeping with EJ would hurt Stefan the most. EJ agrees with that and says that once Stefan finds out about their night of passion, he will be absolutely destroyed.

Stephanie asks Chad why “Abigail” wanted him to move out and if they weren’t getting along. Chad says it’s not that, but they are strangers so it’s a little awkward. Chad adds that the kids were asking why he’s not staying here and he’s not ready to tell them the truth since “Abigail” doesn’t even remember them. Stephanie acknowledges that would be very difficult. Chad remarks that “Abigail” just seems like such a different person in her personality and the way she talks. Chad adds that if it wasn’t for the DNA test, he doesn’t know if he would believe it was even her.

“Abigail” tells Stefan that she gets why Gabi won’t forgive him since he cheated on her while she was in prison. Stefan knows how bad it sounds. “Abigail” guesses he regrets that too. Stefan says he does and knows it sounds weak and stupid, but it was a one time drunken mistake with no feelings involved. Stefan adds that Gabi sees it as the ultimate betrayal and he has never seen her this angry. Stefan says they’ve had their fair share of fights as it’s kind of their thing. Stefan feels they are passionate as they would blow up at each other and then make up. “Abigail” suggests maybe they will make up this time too. Stefan doesn’t know since this is a lot worse and she said she wants a divorce. “Abigail” encourages that could change when she cools down and advises Stefan not to give up hope yet.

EJ tells Gabi that as happy as he is to stick it to Stefan, he admits he’s feeling rather unsatisfied which Gabi questions as she remarks he seems pretty satisfied to her. EJ says as far as hate sex goes, last night was quite enjoyable for the both of them, but it didn’t purge Nicole from his heart as the thought of her and Eric living happily ever after in Paris still feels like a kick in the guts. Gabi asks why not take out that pain in Stefan since if he hadn’t told her the truth about Jude, she wouldn’t have been able to expose his lies. EJ questions her not being to blame. Gabi thinks he’d get much more excitement and satisfaction by extracting revenge on Stefan instead of her. EJ agrees and asks what they are waiting for, suggesting they go tell Stefan the big news but Gabi stops him.

Kate thinks they are getting ahead of themselves since they haven’t seen Chanel and Alex audition yet, so maybe they’d only hire one of them or neither of them. Abe says that Johnny was going to record their auditions today so he thought if he could get there first, he could warn them about each other. Kate suggests it’s not too late to do that and offers to go with Abe, adding if they haven’t backed out then maybe they can see them audition live. Abe hopes they can see how great they can be together.

Chanel questions Johnny really thinking that she and Alex make a good couple. Johnny says in real life, hell no, but on screen, he kind of agrees with Abe that there is something intriguing about the dynamic between them. Chanel calls it a trainwreck. Alex agrees and thought maybe he could make it work, but he doesn’t feel like fighting all the time. Johnny argues that some of the best on screen couples in history couldn’t stand each other but sometimes pushing each others’ buttons makes it come alive for the cameras. Chanel questions Johnny wanting this to happen. Johnny says as long as they are both reasonably comfortable with it. Chanel questions him being okay with her playing Alex’s love interest. Johnny admits he’s not thrilled that they have history, but he’s a professional and truly believes that they can make magic together onscreen, so they can put their animosity to good use by putting the passion in to their auditions. Alex asks if Chanel thinks they should give this a try. Abe and Kate arrive. Abe notes that they are still there and in one piece. Chanel asks if Abe had something to tell her. Abe responds that he should’ve broken the news to her about Alex and mentions not knowing about their charged history. Kate points out that Abe did leave them messages which Chanel notes not getting in time. Abe apologizes but does believe that Chanel and Alex will make the perfect Arrow and Faith. Johnny declares they are about to find out because they are all setup for the audition. Johnny asks if they ready. Chanel says sure.

Chad tells Stephanie that he doesn’t know why he’s complaining when he should be grateful that he got his wife back. Chad says he just needs to respect her space. Stephanie feels it’s natural to be impatient and want to be close to her after missing her for so long. Chad says he has to keep it under control and not be so needy. Stephanie understands the love of his life suddenly came back and says not to beat himself up because “Abigail” is so lucky to have him and will realize that very soon.

Stefan questions why “Abigail” would tell him not to lose hope and if Gabi said something to her. She responds that Gabi said she was angry, but she thinks she’s mostly just hurt and focusing on the anger to not deal with still loving him. She asks why she’d be putting tape all over the house or still be there if she only felt apathy towards him instead of just moving out. Stefan responds that her lawyer told her to stay to not lose claim to his possessions. “Abigail” suggests it could be a cover for her true feelings. She says she’s not trying to give him false hope, but he said himself that they always work it out in the end, so she asks why this time would be any different.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know if it’s the right time to tell Stefan. EJ thought the whole point of them sleeping together was to rub it in Stefan’s face, unless it was just a ploy to get him in bed. EJ doesn’t understand since this was her idea as he thought she hated Stefan’s guts and wanted to punish him for cheating on her. Gabi says she still does. EJ questions why she’s suddenly dragging her feet then. Gabi clarifies that she just wants to make sure it has maximum impact and doesn’t give a damn what EJ thinks. EJ thinks Gabi suddenly changing her mind about punishing Stefan is because deep down, she’s still in love with him.

Johnny films Alex and Chanel’s audition for Body and Soul while Abe and Kate watch along. At the end of the scene, Chanel stops and asks if they don’t really have to do the kiss. Kate explains that Arrow and Faith have a love-hate relationship and they just showed the hate, so now they have to show the love. Abe agrees as they have to know they can do this and sell this love story to the audience. Chanel questions that but Johnny says it’s part of the job. Chanel agrees to try as does Alex. Johnny has them continue the audition from Alex’s last line where he tells her to believe in love. Alex and Chanel then kiss which seems to make Johnny uncomfortable. Johnny then calls for them to cut and end the scene. Chanel asks what they thought. Kate thinks they have a super couple on their hands while Abe congratulates them and declares that they are both hired. Alex thanks Abe. Chanel hugs Johnny and asks if she was really good. Johnny tells her that she was great and that a star was born. Kate compliments Abe on his instincts as she thinks Chanel and Alex will have a lot of fans. Abe responds that he’s not sure Johnny will be one of them.

Stephanie asks Chad if he’s sure that she should go visit “Abigail” and that it wouldn’t add more pressure. Chad encourages that “Abigail” wants to see the people that remembered her and that they always had good memories together. Chad says they have good memories together, not like the other ones she had. Stephanie asks if she remembered something. Chad tells her that she suddenly remembered Clyde attacking her and how that’s the first thing she remembered. Chad wants to be hopeful that it’s just the beginning and she’ll start to remember more. Stephanie says she’s happy to help however she can and that she’s there for Chad and “Abigail” as Chad hugs her.

Stefan thanks “Abigail” for the pep talk. She says she’s just giving him her opinion. Stefan admits it gave him hope. She asks what his plan is then. Stefan guesses he could start by going back upstairs and begging for her forgiveness again and reminding her how great they are together and how strong their love is. “Abigail” says she likes it but notes that she’s not sure Gabi is around since she knocked on her door earlier and she wasn’t there. Stefan wonders where she could be.

Gabi tells EJ that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about as she declares that Stefan sleeping with Ava while she was rotting away in prison killed any love she had for him. EJ suggests they blow the whole thing up then and break his heart like he did to her. Gabi stops him and says she just needs a moment to think. EJ thought she learned something about being ruthless from Sami and Kate. EJ brings up Gabi seeking revenge on Lani by rigging Julie’s heart to explode and gaslighting Abigail in to thinking she was going crazy again, even locking her up in Bayview. Gabi asks what that has to do with anything. EJ says he’s just curious as to why she’s suddenly going soft as he imagines Stefan hurt her more than any of those women since she loved and trusted him, but at her lowest, he was tangled in the sheets with Ava. EJ adds that he would have to think she would want to punish him for eternity and then some. EJ tells Gabi that he gets it as if he had the chance to win back Nicole, he doesn’t think he would pass up that chance. EJ decides that if Gabi changed her mind, he’s fine with that and no one ever has to know about their secret dalliance.

Alex laughs and tells Abe that he didn’t realize how much he wanted the job until he got in front of the camera. Abe calls him a natural. Alex thanks him for believing in him and hopes to make him proud. Abe has no doubt that he and Chanel are going to be huge hits. Alex says that’s if they can put their differences behind them and actually work together.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Chanel excitedly talks about how she can’t believe this is happening and she’s going to be on TV. Johnny says he knew she could do it. Chanel thanks him. Johnny asks if she’s sure she can work with Alex. Chanel says that it’s like Johnny said, it’s part of the job. Chanel adds that the best part of the job will be getting to work with Johnny and says it will be so fun as they kiss.

Kate runs in to Chad outside of the Brady Pub and they hug. Kate says they haven’t talked since he found “Abigail” and that he must be over the moon. Chad confirms he is and calls it a miracle though not quite perfect, but he’s blessed. Kate talks about first hearing the news and being unsure it was true, admitting she first thought Clyde was lying.

“Abigail” calls Mark and tells him that she was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids. She calls it a relief to not have him hovering all the time and now that she can finally breathe, she thinks they need to figure out the next step of their plan, right as Stephanie enters the room.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know why she’s suddenly getting cold feet as she really wants to get back at Stefan. EJ tells her that she doesn’t have to make a decision right away and advises her to think it through because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back. Gabi questions why EJ is being so nice about this. EJ supposes it’s because he recently had his own heart broken and he was angry but also hurt and he knows he would do anything to make his pain go away, even if it meant swallowing his own pride. Stefan then opens the door to ask if EJ has seen Gabi but is surprised to see them together.

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Paulina and Abe are at home, reading the Spectator article about Brady being the driver who hit Sarah. Paulina talks about it being hard enough to believe Brady fell off the wagon and then to drive drunk and hit Sarah. Abe can’t imagine how John and Marlena must be feeling, adding that he will call John later today. Paulina says her heart goes out to them and Sarah’s family. Paulina then says on happier subjects is how Abe is going to make Chanel a star.

Chanel practices her lines for Body and Soul in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Johnny comes in and greets her, noting that she’s up early as they kiss. Chanel excitedly talks about wanting to nail her audition for Body and Soul.

Alex goes to see Stephanie and asks if it’s a bad time. Stephanie says she was just reading the news and can certainly use a break from that. Alex assumes that she heard about Brady. Stephanie confirms that Jada came by and told her, noting that she can’t believe he’s the one who hit Sarah. Alex says he can’t either, especially since Justin is taking his case. Alex says he’s glad Brady has an attorney but worries that Xander is going to be furious. Stephanie says it’s all so awful. Alex says he didn’t want to take up her time but wanted to check on his laptop after he spilled water on it. Stephanie responds that it’s in the shop and should be fixed. Alex asks about her business proposal. Stephanie reveals she actually got the job without it which Alex says is great. Alex asks what the job is. Stephanie informs him that Abe hired her to do PR for Body and Soul. Alex then reveals that he might be working there too.

Hattie goes to the Body and Soul office where Leo is and says she thought she might find him there. Leo assumes she is Marlena and talks to her about his new job as head writer. Hattie goes along with it as if she is Marlena and congratulates him and then says they are going to have to fire Hattie because she changed her mind and decided she wants to play Charlemagne.

Roman brings Kate breakfast at the Brady Pub. Roman talks about closing the Pub for Labor Day and now he can focus on her. Kate asks if Roman ever thought about closing the Pub for a day or two on a regular basis. Roman questions why he would do that. Kate feels he works too hard and that the staff would like a regular day off or two but Roman doesn’t think his staff would like the days off their weekly paycheck. Roman adds that he hates to think about the Pub being empty for two whole days a week. Kate points out that it doesn’t have to be empty as she asks what Roman thinks about letting her and Abe film Body and Soul in the Pub.

Abe tells Paulina that he wishes he could take credit for casting Chanel in Body and Soul but it was actually Johnny’s idea. Paulina says she doesn’t care as long as she’s front row when Chanel wins her first daytime Emmy. Abe points out that Chanel hasn’t even auditioned yet but Paulina assures that she will get the part because she is talented and beautiful.

Chanel talks to Johnny about being excited and nervous but like she really understands her character. Johnny reminds her that if she gets the part, she won’t be able to be at the Bakery a lot. Chanel assures that the staff at the Bakery will have to get used to running it without her. Chanel adds that a chance to work with her director husband is all the incentive she needs. Johnny tells her that he will be directing her audition. Chanel wonders if Abe and Kate have found someone to play her love interest yet. Johnny informs her that Abe said he thinks he found the perfect guy.

Stephanie asks Alex about Abe approaching him to work on Body and Soul. Alex admits he’s never done any acting but asks how hard it can really be, saying he’d just read the lines and pretend to be somebody else. Stephanie thinks it takes talent to make people believe he’s someone else. Alex hopes he has a little bit of the talent but says if not, that’s fine and he just thought this might be fun. Stephanie asks about his role. Alex says that Abe only told him that his name is Arrow, who Leo described as a heartthrob with chiseled features and washboard abs.

Hattie continues pretending to be Marlena and encourages Leo that he will have to fire Hattie so that she can take over the role as Charlemagne but Leo remains hesitant. Leo says firing Hattie won’t be that easy since she has a contract and they can’t just get rid of her without cause. Hattie continues trying to convince Leo and offers him free therapy for a year.

Roman questions Kate wanting to turn the Brady Pub in to a soap opera set. Kate asks why not, pointing out that a lot of businesses rent out to productions and talks about how easy it would be. Roman feels it would be a lot of work but Kate insists that a crew will take care of that and they’ll put everything back at the end of the day. Roman is unsure. Kate pleads with him and talks about how desperate Abe is to make Body and Soul a hit, asking if Roman will really disappoint his best friend.

Abe agrees with Paulina that Chanel is perfect for the role of Faith. Paulina asks who Abe is thinking to play the role of her love interest. Abe responds that he definitely has the right look and energy. Abe then reveals it’s Alex. Paulina asks if he’s joking. Abe asks what’s wrong with Alex.

Alex admits to Stephanie that he’s a bit nervous as it’s a big part. Stephanie offers to go over his lines with him for the audition which Alex agrees to do. Stephanie is impressed and calls him daytime Emmy worthy.

Abe asks Paulina again what’s wrong with Alex. Paulina responds that it’s not about her as it’s not her that will have a problem with Chanel and Alex working together. Abe asks who does. Paulina brings up Johnny. Abe questions why he would have a problem with them working together, but then realizes as Paulina brings up that Alex slept with Johnny’s twin sister and with Chanel.

Johnny tells Chanel that the director part of him hopes Abe is right about finding the perfect guy but the husband part of him hopes not which Chanel jokes with him about. Chanel talks about how Faith and Arrow are supposed to be a super couple. Johnny reminds her that both characters have evil twins. Johnny encourages Chanel to let go of the pressure and just be herself. They joke with each other as they kiss. Chanel then asks Johnny to help her run her lines.

Alex and Stephanie continue going over his lines as they get close.

Leo tells Hattie as Marlena that it wouldn’t be fair to Hattie. Hattie continues pretending to be Marlena. Leo talks about how Hattie is so excited to play Charlemagne and relates to how he feels about getting to write the show. Leo declares that he can’t help Marlena with this. She tells Leo to either stand by Marlena or Hattie and asks what’s it going to be. Leo says as much as he’s come to value Marlena’s friendship, he will not be strong-armed in to firing Hattie. She questions this being the line Leo won’t cross. Hattie then starts crying that she’s never been so moved in her life and reveals that she is Hattie, which shocks Leo. Hattie says she was just acting a little bit and testing Leo, who passed with flying colors. Leo admits she did an amazing impression of Marlena but tells her never to do that again as he’s had it with doppelgangers. Bonnie then storms in and tells Leo that they need to talk about the script because it’s a total mess.

Kate tells Roman to think about how many tourists will come to the Brady Pub when Body and Soul gets underway as everyone will want to see where it’s filmed. Roman agrees to let Kate and Abe film episodes there two days a week. Kate hugs him and calls him the best. Roman says he just wants them to do as well as they can. Kate says if he means that, he will ask Kayla if they can use the nurse’s station as a set as well.

Abe thought Chanel and Allie broke up because Allie and Alex were together. Paulina confirms they were but hopes Abe isn’t too shocked when she tells him that they had a threesome which surprises Abe. Paulina says that’s the problem with having Chanel and Alex. Abe guesses that explains the sparks which Paulina questions. Abe explains that he saw Alex and Chanel arguing in the town square and their love-hate chemistry was off the charts. Paulina wonders what they were arguing about. Abe says they told him they were rehashing an ancient argument between them. Paulina calls the Allie situation a whole lifetime ago and Chanel is obviously happy with Johnny, so it might be fine. Abe admits that Chanel and Johnny don’t know that he wants Alex for the role of Arrow. Paulina is shocked that Abe didn’t tell them about it. Abe argues that he just found out about all this dirt right now. Paulina warns that Abe needs to give them a heads up before the audition or all hell is going to break loose.

Alex and Stephanie regroup and continue going over his lines. They end up getting close again up to the point where the script calls for them to kiss.

Chanel and Johnny finish going over their lines and kiss. Chanel jokes about her screen partner kissing her like that. Johnny is sure it will all be professional but will have to get used to the idea of another guy kissing his wife. Chanel assures he has nothing to worry about as she only wants him as they kiss again. Johnny suggests they go practice an epic love scene before her audition, so they head upstairs together, leaving the phone behind as Abe tries to call.

Bonnie says she’s sorry to interrupt but it’s urgent that she speak with Leo because they have major problems with the script which Leo questions. Bonnie complains about Charlemagne getting the last word in the first scene and argues that it makes her character look wimpy. Hattie questions her. Bonnie assumes Hattie is Marlena and tells her that this is between her and Leo, complaining that Charlemagne gets the better of her in every scene and compares their amount of lines. Bonnie argues that her character Cassandra is the star of the show. Hattie disagrees, so Bonnie questions why this is Marlena’s business. Hattie then reveals who she is, so Bonnie hugs her and calls it wonderful for them to be working together. Bonnie credits Hattie encouraging her to try out for the show which Hattie says she wouldn’t have done if she knew she was going to try to steal the limelight. Hattie declares that she is the star while Leo worries about what he has gotten himself in to.

Abe leaves a message for Johnny to call him back as it’s about Chanel and her acting partner in the audition today. Abe hangs up and informs Paulina that Johnny and Chanel’s phones both went straight to voicemail. Paulina urges him to keep trying as she doesn’t want them to be blindsided by walking in and seeing Alex. Paulina doesn’t understand why Alex would even want to audition, feeling he’s more of the merger and acquisitions type. Abe responds that he was, until he lost the Kiriakis fortune to Xander. Paulina guesses she could see how he would want a career change then. Abe doesn’t want to cause a problem with Johnny and Chanel’s marriage. Paulina says she knows that. Abe adds that when he saw Chanel and Alex arguing, he knew they were destined to be together. Paulina questions if he’s saying Chanel and Alex but Abe clarifies that he means their characters, Arrow and Faith.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’ll save the kiss for the actual audition and asks how he did. Stephanie encourages that he was great and a natural. Alex thanks her and asks if she has any notes. Stephanie says the only thing she would say is that he could slow down a bit and not race to the finish line. Stephanie encourages him to let the moment breathe which Alex calls a really good note. Alex thanks her and says he appreciates it. Alex decides he should get going as they hug. She wishes him luck and he thanks her again as he exits.

Bonnie goes to the Brady Pub where Roman tells her they are closed for Labor Day. Bonnie argues that Labor Day is why she’s here. Roman guesses it has to do with her work on Body and Soul. Bonnie argues that she took her grievances to Leo but he didn’t care, so she wanted to go over his head to Kate. Roman says she went out and asks what this is about. Bonnie complains that Leo is going to get the show cancelled before it’s on the air and calls Hattie a diva. Hattie then arrives at the Pub and asks Roman who would be better on the cover of a magazine between her and Bonnie.

Leo goes to see Stephanie and thanks her for the amazing press release about him. Leo hopes she can get him a feature in Soaps and Style magazine. Stephanie agrees to try.

Paulina tells Abe that she’s more concerned with protecting Johnny and Chanel’s romance than Arrow and Faith. Paulina says she has to get to a meeting and asks Abe to take care of this. Abe says he’s off to the studio now, so Paulina tells him to hurry but Kate arrives and says she’s glad she caught Abe before he went to the office. Kate announces that Roman has agreed to let them use the Brady Pub as a set. Abe says that’s great, but Kate asks what’s wrong. Paulina remarks that while Kate is out solving problems, Abe is here creating new ones.

Chanel and Johnny go to the Body and Soul office. They talk about researching soap operas and how they started in the 1930s. Chanel says she needs to get in to character and start thinking about her hot new mystery leading man. Chanel tells Johnny that she’s just messing with him as he’s the only leading man in her life. They kiss until Alex arrives. Chanel questions what he’s doing there. Alex reveals that he’s here for his audition and with any luck, he will be the Arrow to her Faith.

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Chad questions “Abigail” saying she wants him to move out. She says he needs to be with the kids since they miss him and that they agreed not to have their mother thrust back in their life but says it’s not fair for them to see Chad split his focus between them and her. Chad sees her point but questions what she’s going to do if he leaves. She says if his family doesn’t have a problem with it, she’ll just stay at the DiMera Mansion but Chad doesn’t like that idea.

Stephanie dances to music at home until Jada shows up at her door and says she’s sorry to just drop by. Stephanie offers her a glass of wine but Jada says she can’t stay long and just wanted to drop off Everett’s ashes.

Melinda tries to break free from being tied up and wishes Li could help her but says he had to go and get stabbed. Melinda then remembers her conversation with Connie where Connie told her about her revenge plan and that Gil didn’t stab Li. Melinda says to herself that she was so strung out on the poisoned tea that she completely forgot Connie said that and wonders what the hell she meant.

Connie points out that now Ava is unemployed and remarks that she’s glad Gabi made Kristen fire Ava because she doesn’t deserve to work at DiMera. Ava comments on Connie being let go too. Connie argues that she’s gainfully employed. Ava brings up that last time she spoke to Melinda, she was on her way to Connie’s apartment to give her the axe. Connie questions why Melinda would fire her. Ava brings up her resume being a lie. Connie calls that ridiculous and claims that Melinda never came to see her and she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Connie warns Ava about continuing to make accusations against her.

Gabi listens in from outside the living room as EJ argues that Stefan shares an affinity for Ava that he and Gabi do not. Stefan responds that he doesn’t owe him an explanation. EJ agrees and warns Stefan that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his as he declares that means Gabi is his new BFF. Gabi thinks back to Connie’s suggestion that she should sleep with someone else too. Gabi then pulls out her phone and sends a text message.

Connie tells Ava not to go around gossiping about her. Ava responds that she doesn’t care about her or Gabi enough to talk about either of them. Connie then gets a text from Gabi and says her boss needs her as she walks away.

Chad tells “Abigail” that it’s not what he doesn’t want her there but his family is nuts, bringing up the duct tape all over the living room. Chad says his family handle disagreements in very weird ways and they are dangerous, so he doesn’t want to leave her alone with them. She asks if that’s the reason he’s worried. Chad asks why else he would be worried. She asks if he’s afraid she’s going to sleep with Stefan and EJ again.

Stefan questions EJ saying that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his, arguing that he hates Gabi with a passion. Gabi then walks in and points out that EJ hates Ava more. Gabi congratulates EJ on landing on the right side of history and remarks that history is written by the winners. Stefan questions what exactly Gabi is planning on winning. Gabi says everything except him. Gabi adds that he might want to steer clear of “Abigail” since she knows that he took advantage of her in a complicated mental state as she filled her in on the details. Stefan argues that Chad didn’t want her to know. Gabi thinks she has a right to know that she’s living with a man who violated her, although she won’t be for long when her lawyer kicks him to the curb. Stefan calls this insane as Gabi reminds him to stay on his side of the line. Stefan gets a call that the fire alarm went off at the Bistro, so he hurries out.

Connie walks through the town square after pulling the fire alarm at the Bistro and texts Gabi that the mission was accomplished.

Jada explains to Stephanie that she was on her way to visit Rafe when the funeral home called and she hates to put this on her. Stephanie says it’s fine and it shouldn’t be Jada’s responsibility after what he did to Rafe, so she will take care of it. Stephanie asks how Jada is doing, being so busy with work and trying to visit Rafe. Jada says she thought after the break in Sarah’s case, she would feel better, but it was Brady Black which shocks Stephanie. Jada adds that Brady is booked and processed but he doesn’t remember anything from that night and she has a feeling there’s something she’s missing.

Melinda wonders aloud who stabbed Li if it wasn’t Gil Carter. Melinda then remembers Connie almost saying what she did and realizes that Connie killed Li. Melinda worries that she has to get out of here before Connie does the same to her.

Gabi calls the hospital to check on Rafe and says she’ll be by to see him in the morning. EJ asks her if there’s any news on Rafe. Gabi says there’s nothing. EJ wishes he could say he’s sorry. Gabi calls that low even for him and tells EJ that he doesn’t have to be a total jerk about her comatose brother just to prove that they don’t see eye to eye on anything except Ava. EJ questions her thinking that’s the only thing, reminding Gabi that she destroyed his marriage and his life. Gabi blames EJ for keeping Jude from his real dad and sent her to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. EJ argues that he was only in position to become district attorney to send her to prison because she unseated him at DiMera. Gabi argues that was only because Stefan had her convinced that they would run the town together which EJ laughs at.

Stefan walks through the town square and finishes a call that the fire alarm was a false alarm. Stefan runs in to Ava and tells her about someone pulling the fire alarm on purpose, questioning who would like to ruin his evening. Ava brings up Gabi but Stefan says he was with Gabi when he got the call, so Ava suggests maybe it was Gabi’s assistant, Connie.

Connie goes home and catches Melinda trying to escape being tied up. Connie informs Melinda that she gave Gabi some sage advice and when she takes it, it will be the final nail in the coffin of her marriage which will make her very happy. Melinda goes over Connie blaming Stefan and Gabi for Li’s murder. Connie responds that it was their fault and Melinda’s. Melinda says Connie knows that she didn’t stab Li and neither did Stefan or Gabi. Connie says not technically. Melinda remembers Connie telling her that Gil Carter didn’t do it either, so she’s wondering how Connie would know that unless she’s the one who murdered Li.

Chad tells “Abigail” that he doesn’t think anything is going to happen between her and EJ or Stefan, he just doesn’t want her in a house full of strangers who don’t have her best interests at heart. “Abigail” points out that everyone is a stranger to her and assures Chad they won’t be apart forever or even very long, just until her memories come back, but she doesn’t want to jerk the children around. Chad brings up how he made the mistake of thinking he was ready to move on when he thought Abigail was dead and he moved in with a woman, the kids got attached to her, and then they broke up so the kids were heartbroken and he doesn’t want to put them through anything like that again. Chad informs “Abigail” that it was with her cousin, Stephanie.

Stephanie asks if Jada doesn’t think Brady is guilty. Jada says that the evidence against him is strong but something isn’t sitting right with her. Jada apologizes and says she shouldn’t be talking to her about this but she’s so used to going home and hashing things out with Rafe, but now she’s alone in his home, trying to do his job. Stephanie encourages that she’s doing it so well. Jada says she just doesn’t want to disappoint Rafe or let him down. Jada adds that she keeps thinking if Everett hadn’t wanted her, none of this would’ve happened to Rafe. Stephanie assures her that this is not her fault. Jada feels the longer Rafe doesn’t wake up, the smaller the chances are that he’ll ever recover. Jada says she asked Kayla to give it to her straight up but now kind of wishes she hadn’t. Stephanie says she’s sorry and that they’ve all been praying for Rafe. Jada thanks her and says her support means everything to her. Stephanie asks if Jada has gotten any sleep or taken care of herself at all. Jada says she can’t and talks about being short staffed at the police station. Stephanie tells Jada that if she needs a shoulder to cry on, she has hers as they hug. Jada thanks Stephanie and apologizes again for leaving her with Everett’s ashes. Stephanie tells her it’s fine and to finally go be with Rafe. Stephanie adds that she’s there if Jada wants to grab a bite or just talk. Jada then exits as Leo arrives. Stephanie asks what he’s doing there. Leo informs her that since she’s doing PR for Body and Soul, he wrote up his own bio to save her the trouble. Stephanie tells Leo that the show’s fans don’t care about this and just want to be entertained. Leo then notices the urn which Stephanie confirms to him is Everett’s ashes. Leo refers to Everett as his former boss and asks Stephanie what she’s going to do with him.

“Abigail” questions Chad moving on with her cousin. Chad clarifies that it wasn’t right away. She tells him that he doesn’t owe her any explanation since he thought she was dead, so she has no reason to be upset, especially since she slept with both of his brothers. She mentions that she understands one of those times had to do with a mental health issue. Chad questions if EJ or Stefan told her about that, complaining that they knew he wanted to tell her so as not to overwhelm her, but she informs him that it was Gabi.

Gabi tells EJ that she thought she and Stefan had a great love for the ages, but he couldn’t even bother to stay faithful to her for a few months before jumping in to Ava’s bed. EJ remarks that Ava has a habit of ensnaring people who should know better, even seducing his son. Gabi argues that Johnny is a kid while Stefan should’ve known better. Gabi questions if EJ is defending Stefan. EJ assures that Stefan was a fool. Gabi calls that the sweetest thing he’s ever said to her. EJ clarifies that he meant Stefan was a fool to be with her in the first place. Gabi responds that she knows he resents her for blowing up his marriage, but deep down she thinks he knows she did him a favor. Gabi says he was delusional if he thought his marriage to Nicole would ever last since she’s loved Eric forever. Gabi feels EJ that the marriage was ending and she just helped it along.

Stefan questions Ava as to why Connie would pull the fire alarm. Ava responds that she just ran in to Connie outside of the Brady Pub and she got an urgent text from Gabi and she headed off in this right direction. Stefan admits Gabi has been petty and talks about how she was dividing the house in to halves. Stefan adds that pulling the fire alarm is a crime. Ava calls Connie a wackjob and says she has turned herself in to a total Gabi stan, so much so that she faked her entire resume to work with Gabi among other things.

Connie questions Melinda asking if she killed Li Shin in cold blood. Connie calls Li the love of her life. Melinda tries to say she didn’t mean it as Connie shouts that Melinda must have a death wish.

Chad asks “Abigail” what else Gabi told her. She says quite a lot actually as she apparently had dissociative identity disorder and named one after Gabi, adding that they were friends, enemies, and then frenemies. Chad says Gabi has a lot going on and suggests just staying away from her. Chad wants her to stay away from his entire family as they are all crazy and that’s why he doesn’t want her to stay here. She asks what the alternative is. Chad responds that he has an idea.

Stephanie tells Leo that she will have some type of service to lay Everett to rest. Stephanie talks about never thinking she’d have to plan a service like this. Leo tells her he’s sorry. Stephanie calls it weird as she doesn’t even know who would want to be there. Stephanie points out that Leo worked with Everett. Leo responds that funerals aren’t really his thing. Stephanie argues that there no one’s thing and Everett didn’t know anyone in Salem. Leo then asks what about Everett’s friend Connie.

Melinda apologizes to Connie and says she didn’t mean to upset her. Melinda says she was just thinking about true crime episodes and how her favorite ones are the ones that get away with it. Melinda says if Connie did kill Li and pin it on other people, it would be an accomplishment in it’s own way. Connie thanks her and says she is a very clever woman but no one has properly appreciated it. Melinda says she very much appreciates what she is capable of. Connie disagrees and asks if it ever occurred to Melinda that poisoning her tea wasn’t the only time she got away with something like that.

Ava tells Stefan that he didn’t hear it from her but fills him in on Melinda finding out about Connie’s lies and telling her she was going to fire her, but when she ran in to Connie, she said Melinda never showed up and she had no idea she was about to be fired. Stefan calls that odd. Ava adds that she just saw Kristen, who said Melinda just quit DiMera out of the blue. Stefan wonders why. Ava says she doesn’t care but it all seems a little bit weird.

Gabi tells EJ that they are quite a bit alike, smart and misunderstood. EJ says he could throw out some less flattering adjectives. Gabi suggests conniving, lying, and ruthless. Gabi tells EJ that deep down, all she ever wanted was to be loved and she thought she was but then Stefan screwed her over and now all she wants is revenge. Gabi is sure EJ feels the same about Nicole getting back with Eric. EJ says that’s enough. Gabi gets why EJ doesn’t want to give Nicole a divorce since she made him look like a fool and scampered off to Paris with Eric while there’s nothing EJ can do about it as he’s miserable and alone. Gabi feels EJ must be feeling so much pent up anger and aggression with no one to take it out on, but points out that he hates Stefan and he’s still here as she is. EJ asks what she is suggesting. Gabi says she thinks he knows.

Chad offers to put “Abigail” up in a room at the Salem Inn. She calls him wonderful and thanks him, but says she was in her apartment alone for so long, so she doesn’t want to live in a room again. She insists his family will be on their best behavior around her and it won’t be for long. Chad says okay if that’s what she really wants. She says it is and apologizes if she offended him. Chad says he will look out for her while she’s there. Chad adds that he will pack and tell his family what’s going on. Chad tells her to call him if she needs anything as he then exits the room.

Stephanie tells Leo that she didn’t know Everett had a friend named Connie as he never mentioned her. Leo says he didn’t either but he saw her coming out of Everett’s room after he got back from Bayview and she said they go way back. Leo adds that she is Gabi’s new assistant. Stephanie calls that interesting and wonders how she knew Everett.

Melinda questions her not being the first person that Connie poisoned and asks what happened to the other person, insisting it will be their little secret. Connie then informs her that Everett Lynch aka Bobby Stein was in her position and knew what happened to Li, so that’s why he had to die. Melinda points out that he died by suicide. Connie says that’s what she wanted people to believe. Connie warns that people in her way need to be careful, including Melinda. Connie adds that Li convinced her not to finish Melinda off, but things can always change.

Ava tells Stefan that she doesn’t know why she’s wasting her energy on Connie or Gabi when she needs to be finding another job. Stefan apologizes and says he knows he’s the one who betrayed his wedding vows but she’s the one who lost her job because of it. Stefan adds that he would have Ava back at the Bistro in a heartbeat but Gabi would never forgive him, not that he expects her too anyways. Ava understands that Stefan loves Gabi and wants her back. Stefan says it may seem impossible now but he’s not giving up.

EJ leans in towards Gabi, but tells her that she’s not his type. Gabi argues that they just figured out they are basically the same person and he’s not her type either but that’s not the point. Gabi says this is about Nicole and Eric and Ava and Stefan and getting out all those miserable feelings. Gabi asks EJ to help her hurt them, suggesting they use each other to stick it to them all.

Chad packs his bag and enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion. He looks around and then exits.

“Abigail” looks at a framed photo of Chad and Abigail in the bedroom.

Stephanie tells Leo that maybe she’ll reach out to Connie to be at the memorial to pay her respects.

Connie informs Melinda that Everett is also the reason that she had to stab Rafe. Melinda is shocked to learn that Connie is the one who put Rafe in a coma.

Jada sits at Rafe’s side in the hospital and tells him that she loves him as she asks him to please come back to them.

Ava walks past the Brady Pub and calls Melinda, leaving a message to call her back as she needs to talk to her about Connie.

Connie sees Ava calling Melinda’s phone and declares that she might be a problem.

Stefan goes to Gabi’s bedroom, knocking on the door to ask if they can talk. Stefan says she can pull the fire alarms and take him for all he’s worth but nothing that she does will make him stop loving her…

Gabi and EJ kiss in to his bedroom and onto the bed where they begin to undress.

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At the Horton house, Chad calls “Abigail” and leaves a message that he’s tucking the kids in and about to head home. Chad hangs up as his son Thomas appears and asks who he was talking to.

“Abigail” calls Mark and assures him that Chad totally bought that she was just asking him for directions. Mark is glad, warning that if he hadn’t, she would be in big trouble. Mark’s sister Felicity then appears next to him in the town square.

Kristen sit with her laptop at the Brady Pub where she finds out about Brady, arguing that it didn’t have to go this way as she got rid of his car and told him to run, but he ran straight to the police station. Kristen complains that she had his back. Ava then enters and asks if that’s another empty promise because she sure as hell didn’t have her back.

Connie has Melinda’s phone and gets a text from Kristen, asking where she is as she needs her. Connie remarks that she’s sorry but Melinda is all tied up at the moment.

Melinda struggles with being tied to the bed in Connie’s room with the cardboard cutout of Li Shin.

Stefan enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where Gabi informs him that she’s dividing up the room so that they each have half. Gabi says her attorney says it’s important for her to keep the DiMera Mansion as her primary residence if she wants to take him for everything he’s worth, but she doesn’t want Stefan anywhere near her. Stefan knows he broke her heart but he’s praying that one day she will forgive him. Gabi remarks that God hears all prayers but chooses to say no to some of them. Stefan complains that dividing the house is ridiculous. Gabi calls his opinion unimportant to her. Gabi warns Stefan to keep his girlfriend on her half of the house and says she has the rest of the house to do as she exits.

Kristen questions Ava still being angry that she fired her because Gabi insisted. Kristen says she apologized and meant it. Ava decides they’re good then and their friendship is repaired. Ava then sits at her table and asks if she wants the knife out of her back. Kristen complains that she couldn’t let Gabi pull Gabi Chic because she needs to prove herself as CEO and relaunching Gabi Chic is moving towards that. Ava argues that’s great for her but now she’s unemployed and Gabi is coming after her. Kristen remarks that Ava should’ve thought about that before sleeping with Stefan.

Connie wonders what to text back to Kristen as Melinda. Connie then brings a food tray to Melinda, who is screaming for help. Connie tells Melinda that she’s wasting her breath because she soundproofed everything. Connie argues that they all enjoyed making fun of her behind her back at DiMera but she’s not so simple now. Connie offers her soup but Melinda refuses. Connie tells her to go ahead and starve then, adding that she only kept Melinda alive because Li asked her to. Melinda tells her that Li is dead and calls her a psycho. Connie gets upset and blames Li’s death on Melinda, Gabi, and Stefan.

Chad tries to change the subject but Thomas asks him again who he was talking to. Chad claims he was talking to someone from work but Thomas asks why he said he was coming home soon.

Mark tells “Abigail” that he has to go and will catch her up later as he hangs up. Felicity questions who Mark was on the phone with. Mark says it doesn’t matter and would rather talk about her but Felicity questions who Mark was saying would be in big trouble.

EJ enters the living room and questions Stefan about all of Gabi’s tape. Stefan explains that they are in his half of the room. EJ says marriages fall apart but they don’t need to include the rest of them in their drama. EJ argues that the tape clashes with the rug. Stefan brings up that the entire staff still quotes what Nicole said to EJ when she found out he stole Eric’s baby. EJ says the last thing he wants to do is dodge imaginary barriers in his own house. Stefan tells EJ to tell Gabi that because this is all his fault since he’s the one who convinced Gabi to stay. EJ argues that he did Stefan a favor. Stefan admits he didn’t want Gabi to move out but because of EJ’s antics, Gabi is now determined to take him for everything he’s worth, including the house.

Ava thought Kristen didn’t judge her over what happened with Stefan and points out that Kristen encouraged her not to be so hard on herself. Kristen argues that Ava does have to take some responsibility since nobody forced her to sleep with Stefan, so she does have to blame herself. Ava mocks having Kristen as a friend. Kristen argues that friends tell the truth and if she hadn’t blabbed everything at the office, Gabi never would’ve found out. Kristen then questions why Melinda is not texting her back.

Connie tells Melinda that she wouldn’t have had to punish her for how she treated Li, remarking that Gabi broke his heart but Melinda was just as bad. Connie talks about Li being so broken that he couldn’t see her as the real thing that was finally there for him. Connie declares that Gabi has paid the price and her marriage is over thanks to her. Melinda questions what she did. Connie says if Melinda had a husband and he cheated on her with Ava, she’d want to know about it. Connie adds that she’s just getting started and declares that by the time she’s through, Gabi will have nothing.

Gabi goes to see “Abigail” in her bedroom and says she thought she should introduce herself since they will be living under the same roof again. Gabi says they say she is Abigail, but she just doesn’t see it.

Chad tells Thomas that he must have misspoke because he’s tired. Thomas questions if that’s really what happened since he’s always here to tuck them in, but he’s never there when they wake up. Chad apologizes for being gone so much and promises to make it up to him but things have been a little crazy lately. Thomas tells Chad that he’s not Charlotte and he’s 9 so he can tell something is wrong. Thomas asks Chad to tell him the truth so Chad decides he will be honest.

Mark sits with Felicity and tells her that he was on the phone with Aaron. Felicity questions how Aaron could be in trouble when he’s at lacrosse camp. Mark explains that Aaron lied and made up a story about how he was paying for camp. Felicity notes that Aaron lied to her once too and she didn’t like it.

Chad claims to Thomas that an old friend is in town and had a bad accident so he thought it would be best if she stayed at the DiMera Mansion. Thomas questions Chad staying there too. Chad says he thought it would make her more comfortable since she didn’t know EJ and Stefan very well. Thomas questions not having her stay here. Chad talks about the DiMera Mansion being bigger and having staff to help take care of her. Thomas asks when Chad is coming back for good. Chad says soon, so Thomas questions how soon. Chad admits he doesn’t know as everything is up in the air right now. Chad asks if Thomas is okay. Thomas then questions if the woman he said was in an accident is his girlfriend.

“Abigail” tells Gabi that she knows she doesn’t look the same. Gabi says she heard about the plastic surgery and the amnesia. Gabi then tells “Abigail” that she is at war with her husband, Stefan. “Abigail” says she’s sorry to hear that. Gabi questions that since they weren’t exactly friends. Gabi then clarifies that they were friends then enemies and ultimately frenemies. “Abigail” says it sounds complicated and asks if it was about her sleeping with Stefan. Gabi question her remembering that but she clarifies that EJ told her. Gabi says it wasn’t about that as it was before she and Stefan were involved. “Abigail” says she’s sorry about that. Gabi tells her not to be as she wasn’t in her right mind while Stefan is a different story.

EJ tells Stefan that half of the house belongs to him so Gabi will be in for a rude awakening if she tries to make a move on it. Stefan says it’s good to know that he has an ally as long as EJ has something to lose as well. EJ remarks that Stefan made his bed and invited Ava into it, asking why he should be inconvenienced because Stefan doesn’t know how to take a cold shower like the rest of them. EJ questions Stefan sleeping with Ava of all people. Stefan tells him to leave Ava out of this. EJ argues that Ava kidnapped his mother and drove her off a cliff so it’s a miracle that Susan even survived. EJ states that Ava is very much in this conversation. Stefan brings up the women EJ has brought in and insists that Ava is off limits. EJ questions his instinct to protect Ava. EJ then brings up that Stefan’s twin brother was engaged to Ava and now his heart keeps his blood pumping. Stefan tells EJ to keep it up. EJ jokes that it would explain so much and wishes Stefan luck because he’s going to need it.

Ava asks Kristen what the problem is. Kristen tells her that she’s been trying to reach Melinda about a contract problem as she has a friend who needs legal advice. Ava mocks Kristen having another friend. Kristen says she got a text from Melinda, saying she needs a break and complains that she just hired her. Kristen remarks that she better have a damn good explanation for this as she texts Melinda back.

Connie tells Melinda that it looks like Kristen isn’t too happy to hear about her leave of absence and now she wants details. Melinda argues that Kristen won’t buy anything Connie writes and offers to come up with something she will. Connie mocks Melinda thinking she’s an idiot while she’s tied to a bed. Connie comes up with something that she says will shut Kristen up.

Kristen gets Connie’s text from Melinda’s phone, claiming she doesn’t want to take orders from the woman who murdered her daughter, so she can take her job and shove it. Ava questions Melinda saying that. Kristen says she doesn’t get it since Melinda’s daughter’s death was an accident and they talked about it before she hired her. Ava confirms Melinda said the same to her, so Kristen questions where the hell this is coming from. Kristen argues that Melinda is competent, came on board, and never looked back. Kristen talks about Melinda being in early. Ava mentions that Melinda never said a word about being discontent and always putting the company first. Ava then thinks back to Melinda telling her about what she discovered about Connie. Ava tells Kristen it’s a DiMera problem and she doesn’t work there anymore.

Melinda laughs at Connie’s plan and asks if she really thinks no one will miss her or come looking for her. Connie mocks Melinda being beloved by so many people and thinks Melinda overestimated her popularity. Connie says she has things to go do. Melinda argues that it’s not too late and that part of her must know this is messed up. Connie argues that Melinda only cares because she wants something and says she’ll be back as she exits, leaving Melinda screaming in frustration.

Stefan asks EJ to fix him a drink but EJ tells him to fix it himself. EJ says Stefan is not family to him after he and Gabi did everything in their power to take DiMera away from him. Stefan argues that EJ always gave as good as he got. Stefan says not to pretend this is about the company when it’s about his life. Stefan says not long ago, he hoped all of these wars between them would be over and they could at least be brothers. EJ remarks that misery loves company which is why he’s looking forward to his front row seat to Stefan’s deathmatch with Gabi.

Gabi tells “Abigail” about her dissociative identity disorder and how she modeled one of her alters after her as “Gabby”, but she was integrated long ago. “Abigail” says every time she meets someone else in the family, she feels like she owes them an apology. Gabi tells her not to beat herself up about sleeping with Stefan as she wasn’t in her right mind so she couldn’t consent which means it was technically rape. Gabi wonders if she can use that in her divorce case. “Abigail” comments on Gabi being angry. Gabi figures she would be too if her husband cheated. “Abigail” tells Gabi that she’s sorry she’s going through all of this. Gabi warns her to be careful who she shows civility to in this house since she doesn’t have any allies. “Abigail” says even if she had allies, she wouldn’t remember them, and that Gabi is the only one who doesn’t look at her like she has three heads. “Abigail” feels she could use all the frenemies she can get. Gabi feels the same and says this will be continued as she has much more work to do and exits.

Chad assures Thomas that he doesn’t have a girlfriend. Chad promises that he misses Thomas and Charlotte more than they miss him, insisting their whole family will be under the same roof again soon as he hugs him.

Felicity asks Mark if he really has to punish Aaron. Mark says he shouldn’t have lied and they all have rules to follow. Felicity argues that Mark gets to make the rules. Mark says that’s what their parents would’ve wanted until Felicity and Aaron get older. Felicity asks what happens if Mark lies. Mark jokes that she can ask when she catches him lying but she hasn’t. Felicity wishes their parents didn’t die in the accident. Mark says he does too but promises he’s not going anywhere as they hug.

Chad goes to the DiMera Mansion and joins “Abigail” in the bedroom. She notes that it took him awhile after he said he tucked in the kids. She asks if everything is okay. Chad says not exactly since Thomas was asking why he’s not living at home. She asks what he told him. Chad says he told him that he has a friend staying here that he’s taking care of. Chad admits he doesn’t like lying to Thomas and doesn’t know how much longer he can do it. “Abigail” questions if Chad’s going to tell him that she’s alive.

Connie shows up at the DiMera Mansion where Gabi answers the door. Gabi thought she was still sick but Connie assures she’ll be back at the office tomorrow and wanted Gabi to have everything she put together for her meeting with the new suppliers. Connie feels the new line of Gabi Chic will be better than ever. Gabi admits she nearly forgot about the meeting because she’s been pretty busy as she plans to take Stefan for all he’s worth including the mansion. Connie says good for her after what he did to her and calls it an eye for an eye. Connie then declares that since Stefan slept with Ava, she thinks Gabi should sleep with someone else too.

Kristen complains that Ava has had her fun and asks her to cough up what Melinda discovered. Ava refuses so Kristen calls her a bitch. Ava asks if she can have her job back first. Kristen argues that her hands are tied. Ava argues that Kristen chose to screw her over rather than lose a couple dollars. Kristen says it’s more complicated than that and she knows it. Ava says it’s not personal, just business. Kristen then gathers her things and walks out of the Pub.

Melinda screams that Connie is a psycho bitch as she remains tied to the bed. Melinda guesses Connie being this crazy is why she never had another date with Li. Melinda declares that she has to get out of her before she completely loses it.

Ava exits the Pub and runs in to Connie, who calls her the homewrecker. Ava asks why Connie had to tell Gabi. Connie argues that she needed to know. Ava says it wasn’t her business. Connie feels Gabi had a right to know her husband was cheating on her and calls Ava a skank. Ava warns there was a time in her life where she wouldn’t make it to the end of her sentence for talking to her like that. Connie points out that now Ava is unemployed and remarks that she’s glad Gabi made Kristen fire Ava because she doesn’t deserve to work at DiMera. Ava comments on Connie being let go too. Connie argues that she’s gainfully employed. Ava brings up that last time she spoke to Melinda, she was on her way to Connie’s apartment to give her the axe.

Melinda tries to break free from being tied up.

Gabi listens in from outside the living room as EJ tells Stefan that Gabi better rethink going after the house, but as for everything else, he hopes she leaves him with nothing but his socks. Stefan questions EJ taking Gabi’s side. EJ suggests Stefan’s been given a gift from above and he doesn’t even know it which Stefan questions. EJ tells Stefan that maybe Gabi was just a placeholder until the real love of his life came in. Stefan says he loves Gabi, not Ava. EJ argues that he shares an affinity for Ava that he and Gabi do not. Stefan responds that he doesn’t owe him an explanation. EJ agrees and warns Stefan that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his as he declares that means Gabi is his new BFF. Gabi thinks back to Connie’s suggestion that she should sleep with someone else too.

Chad tells “Abigail” that he doesn’t know what to do as part of him is wondering if they should tell the kids the truth about her being alive. “Abigail” argues that they can’t as it will only confuse them. Chad is tired of lying to them every night and points out that they have no idea how long it will take for her memory to come back. She points out that she had a memory today. Chad says it was a terrible one and complains that it still doesn’t make sense why she remembers her murder but nothing else. Chad says maybe it’s too soon to know what that means in the big picture. “Abigail” suggests it means they have to give it more time. Chad insists he’s not trying to pressure her about her memory, but he made a promise to Thomas and he can’t go back on that. “Abigail” decides the only solution then is that he needs to move out.

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At the hospital, Tate asks Holly how Sarah’s accident could be their fault. Holly explains that Sarah and Xander were headed to the Horton Cabin for their honeymoon. Tate realizes they would’ve caught them there. Holly adds that they were waiting in the town square for Maggie to bring the key but she couldn’t find it because they took it. Holly says that Sarah was going to help Maggie look for the key that they took and that’s when she got hit by the car.

Xander asks Sarah how she’s doing. Sarah responds that Maggie gave her a nice pep talk that inspired her to get out of the hospital bed and start living her life. Xander questions it being soon that. Sarah says she will need physical therapy, but medically there’s no reason for her to stay in the hospital. Xander decides that he will go see about getting her released then and he will also check in with Jada in hopes that they have apprehended the suspect by now. Sarah encourages him to leave Jada alone and assures that she will reach out when there’s news. Xander agrees to leave Jada alone for now but vows that when he finds out who did this to her, there will be hell to pay.

Fiona sits in the town square with Victoria and talks about the iced tea not hitting the spot as she’s used to something much stronger. Fiona talks about how Victoria is the only one she can confide in because she doesn’t judge her. Fiona talks about being responsible for Sarah not being here and being in the hospital, possibly never walking again. Fiona declares that she destroyed a woman’s future and tore a hole in the heart of the people that love her. Justin then approaches Fiona.

John paces at home, waiting for Brady to call him back. John says it’s driving him crazy and tells Marlena that he won’t be able to relax until they clear this up. Marlena knows John is worried but wonders if they are jumping to conclusions. John says in his mind, there’s only one reason that Brady would lie to Jada about his car being supposedly stolen. John doesn’t want to believe that Brady hit Sarah and just kept going, but tells Marlena that it’s not looking good.

Brady goes to the police station and tells Jada that he’s there to make a confession that he was driving the car that hit Sarah Kiriakis. Jada questions Brady lying earlier which he confirms. Brady admits he panicked and wasn’t thinking straight. Jada asks what made him come clean and if Kristen tipped him off about the warrant for his arrest. Brady insists that he’s here to make a good example for his son and show him that they all have to take responsibility for their actions. Brady adds that the guilt is eating him up over the fact that Sarah may never walk again because of something stupid he did by driving drunk. Brady declares that he was evil in that moment. Jada stops him and says they have to do this by the book and advises him to call his attorney before she takes his official statement.

Fiona asks Justin if they have met. Justin introduces himself as Victor’s nephew. Fiona remembers that Justin was at Xander’s almost wedding and says he was just having a chat with Victoria. Fiona is surprised she didn’t recognize Justin when he was the one who had her letter to Victor. Justin understands they weren’t properly introduced. Fiona is thankful that Xander has forgiven her and they are now on excellent terms, pointing out that he even lets her watch the baby while he takes care of Sarah. Justin says it’s terrible what happened to Sarah and hopes that the partial license plate leads to the culprit being arrested.

Xander returns to Sarah’s room and informs her that Kayla is working on her release now. Sarah excitedly says she can’t wait to get out of the hospital. Maggie decides she will check with Fiona to see if she needs any help with Victoria and tells Sarah to text her when she is home. Sarah thanks Xander for everything. Xander says it’s his pleasure to bring his wife home as Maggie exits. Xander adds that he won’t let Sarah push herself too hard. Sarah says she just wants to hang out with her husband, their daughter, and sleep in their own bed. Xander tells Sarah that he has a proposition for her that he thinks will make a real difference to her recovery.

Holly argues that if they hadn’t been lying and sneaking around the cabin without permission, Sarah wouldn’t have been in that accident or paralyzed now. Tate insists that’s not how it works and that so many factors came together to put Sarah in the wrong place at the wrong time. Holly says Maggie basically said the same thing. Tate is surprised that she told Maggie. Holly figured that since Brady caught them, she may as well come clean to her family too but then she realized their actions may have caused Sarah’s accident, so she just ran out of the room. Tate says what happened to Sarah is horrible but the only person to blame is the person who hit her and then sped off.

Marlena tells John that it’s impossible to imagine Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then leaving her in the street, even if he were drinking. John argues that he wouldn’t be thinking clearly if he was drunk. Marlena asks what about when he sobered up and realized what happened, asking why he wouldn’t come forward then. Marlena says that instead he covered up with the car and that’s not their Brady. John brings up Marlena asking Paul about Brady’s sobriety. Marlena confirms that Paul said Brady claimed he was fine and even going to meetings. John points out that was before the accident, so he wonders if Brady told Paul something else that might shed some light on this. John decides to call Paul.

Xander informs Sarah that he wants to move back in to the Kiriakis Mansion as he thought she would have difficulty in her wheelchair in their small apartment. Xander brings up how the mansion is wheelchair friendly since Victor had mobility issues and even had an elevator put in. Xander adds that she’d have a staff to help make her life easier including with Victoria, plus Maggie will be there all the time. Sarah agrees it would be more convenient and being closer to Maggie would be helpful, so she agrees to do it. Xander says he will let Henderson to know to expect them. Xander then asks if it would be okay with her if he invited Fiona to move in as well. Sarah thinks that is great. Xander says they’ve been getting along so well that he doesn’t see any reason for Fiona to keep paying rent at the Salem Inn. Sarah is thrilled that Fiona has been there for him through all this and calls inviting Fiona to their wedding the best decision she ever made.

Justin tells Fiona that he’s glad he ran in to her because he had been meaning to thank her which she questions. Justin explains that for almost a year, he thought Alex wasn’t his son until thanks to her, it came out that Xander was actually Victor’s heir. Justin tells Fiona that he’s incredibly grateful to her because she gave him his son back. Fiona feels she doesn’t deserve too much credit as she was just setting the record straight and had no idea Theresa was lying to everyone. Justin insists that she changed so many peoples’ lives for the better, including his. Justin then gets a call from Brady, who asks him to come to the police station right away as he needs a lawyer. Justin asks what’s happening. Brady responds that he turned himself in for a very serious crime, Sarah’s hit and run. Justin is shocked and says he’ll be right there as he hangs up. Fiona asks if everything is alright. Justin doesn’t know if Fiona ever met Xander’s nephew, Brady. Fiona claims that she has not had the pleasure but she’s heard wonderful things about him. Justin is afraid that’s about to change. Fiona asks why, noting that he said something about a crime and asks if it has to do with Sarah’s accident and points out that she is family. Justin decides she’ll hear it from Xander anyway but apparently, Brady has turned himself in for Sarah’s hit and run which shocks Fiona.

Holly asks Tate how things went with Brady since he said he didn’t know if he was in trouble. Tate thought Brady was going to go off on him, but he seemed strangely distracted like his mind was somewhere completely different and then he got a mysterious text and left really abruptly. Holly agrees that it sounds weird but encourages that maybe it’s a good thing since if Brady has other things going on, he won’t have time to be mad at him. Tate just hopes everything is okay and talks about being distant this summer and with everything going on with Theresa, he doesn’t want to lose what he has with Brady. Holly agrees that he needs his dad. Tate decides he should head home and face the music. Holly says she will go with him to make sure he gets home safe and they can face Brady together. Tate says she doesn’t have to but Holly insists, pointing out that they don’t know how much time they will get to spend together now that their secret is out.

John thanks Paul and finishes his call. John then tells Marlena that as far as Paul knows, Brady isn’t drinking but there was an incident that he didn’t tell her about as Paul walked in on Brady pouring himself an alcoholic beverage and that Brady admitted he was tempted because of everything with Theresa, but Paul swears that Brady gave him the drink and he got rid of it. Marlena argues that one misstep doesn’t mean Brady has fallen off the wagon but John has the sinking feeling that they are on the right track.

Xander helps Sarah in to her wheelchair, reminding her that she’s not alone and that he will always be there for her as they kiss.

Fiona decides she’s going to need a stronger drink but Maggie finds her and says she was just on her way to her place to see if she needed any help with Victoria. Fiona says that would be lovely. Maggie asks her what’s wrong as she looks white as a sheet. Fiona guesses she hasn’t heard the news and informs Maggie that someone has confessed to hitting Sarah which shocks Maggie. Fiona explains that she was with Justin when he got a call from the culprit himself, who said he had just turned himself in and needed representation. Maggie questions Justin accepting the call and who it was. Fiona is afraid she knows him as she reveals it was Brady.

Justin joins Brady and Jada in the interrogation room. Brady thanks him for coming so quickly. Justin asks for a moment alone with Brady. Jada says she wants to take his statement as soon as possible as she then exits the room. Justin tells Brady that he doesn’t understand, questioning Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then just driving away. Brady tells him that he understands if Justin doesn’t want to take this case since Sarah and Xander are family. Justin argues that Brady is family too but he’s going to need him to explain himself by telling him everything that happened that night. Brady responds that the problem is, he doesn’t really know.

John tells Marlena that he can’t wait around anymore as he has to go look for Brady. John declares that if his son’s in trouble, he needs to find him. Marlena argues that Brady could be anywhere. John decides he’ll start with the bars. John goes to leave but Tate comes home with Holly, shocking John and Marlena. Marlena notes his crutches and asks if he got hurt at lacrosse camp but Tate reveals that he never went to camp.

Justin asks how Brady could not know what happened. Brady admits he was drunk and that he’s been messed up since Alex and Theresa’s wedding. Brady reveals he’s been going on out of control benders and thought he was hiding it pretty well but apparently people started to notice. Brady informs Justin that on the night of Sarah’s accident, he was drinking at Small Bar, so he just assumes he hit her on the way home but he doesn’t exactly remember what happened other than he woke up in the driver’s seat of his car with a splitting headache with no recollection of how he got to the parking garage. Brady adds that he heard the police talking about a gray sedan which is when he realized he might have done it. Brady says he went to look at the car and saw damage on the front bender. Brady tells Justin that he couldn’t take it anymore and had to turn himself in. Justin understands but points out that Brady doesn’t actually know for sure that he’s guilty.

Xander brings Sarah home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if there’s anything he can get her from the kitchen. Sarah mentions Maggie making her famous lemon bars and thanks him for everything. Sarah says Xander has been so loving, understanding, and supportive through this whole thing so she couldn’t have gotten through this without him. Xander assures that he worships and adores her, so he will bring her everything she desires for the rest of their lives. Xander tells Sarah that he loves her and will be by her side forever as they kiss. Xander then heads to the kitchen to get her lemon bar.

Maggie asks Fiona if they are sure it was Brady, arguing that it doesn’t make any sense since Brady wouldn’t flee the scene if he hit someone with his car, unless he had been drinking. Fiona recalls Maggie saying she was Brady’s sponsor. Maggie says that Brady has had his struggles. Maggie then gets a text from Xander. Fiona asks if he’s heard the news. Maggie says no as Xander has checked Sarah out of the hospital and are moving in with her at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie adds that Xander said in his text that he wants them to bring Victoria and also for Fiona to pack up her things and move in with them if she wants to. Fiona doesn’t know what to say after everything she and Xander have been through, admitting she is shocked and honored that he wants her so close by. Maggie calls Fiona an incredible help to Xander, Sarah, and all of them. Maggie decides she will take Victoria home while Fiona collects her things. Fiona calls that a good idea unless she wants her to be there when she breaks the news about Brady. Maggie says she can handle it but notes that there’s always been bad blood between Xander and Brady, so she doesn’t know how Xander is going to react when he hears the news.

Xander brings Sarah her lemon bar and says he texted Maggie about bringing Victoria and moving Fiona in. Sarah thanks him. Xander then gets a call from Jada and asks if she has good news. Jada says she wouldn’t call it that but they have the suspect in custody and he’s admitted to being the driver who hit Sarah. Xander says that’s great and then asks for the bastard’s name.

Marlena questions Holly and Tate spending the whole summer at the Horton Cabin. Tate explains it was the only way they could be together and they are really sorry for deceiving all of them. John asks what Brady had to say about it. Tate says he wasn’t happy obviously but he couldn’t get a good read on him because Brady seemed distracted or troubled by something and then he just took off somewhere and left. Tate asks if something is going on with Brady that he should know about. John gets a call from his contact Larry which shocks him.

Fiona goes to her room at the Salem Inn and begins packing her things. Fiona thinks back to sleeping with Brady there. Fiona states that Brady doesn’t deserve this but questions what she can do. Fiona then declares that maybe it’s time she tells the truth.

Justin argues that Brady doesn’t have any memories of the actual incident, only the before and after. Brady says that’s right but insists that it had to of been him because there was damage on the car and they had a partial plate that matches his. Brady says even though he can’t remember specifically what happened but he has a vague memory of screeching tires playing nonstop in his head. Justin understands but advises him to reconsider making a full confession. Brady repeats that he already told him what happened. Justin shouts that Brady talked and now he’s going to listen. Justin advises Brady to tell them only his recollection of the facts and nothing more. Justin says the police know what evidence they have, so there is no sense of adding to the case. Justin doesn’t want Brady admitting guilt because that’s for a jury to decide, if it comes to that. Brady knows Justin is doing his job as a lawyer but he doesn’t see any point in fighting this and he doesn’t want to because what he did to Sarah was inexcusable and he needs to make things right.

Maggie brings Victoria home to the Kiriakis Mansion and tells Sarah that she’s so glad she’s out of the hospital and that she decided to move back in as she feels much better having her close by. Maggie mentions that Victoria is asleep and then informs Sarah that she has pretty shocking news to share with her. Sarah reveals that Jada already called, so she knows the driver was Brady. Sarah says she couldn’t believe it and questions how could he. Maggie says she can’t believe it either but it appears to be true as Justin is already at the police station with him. Maggie asks how Xander took it. Sarah says as well as you’d expect. Maggie wants to speak with Xander and asks where he is.

Xander storms in to the police station and asks Jada where Brady is. Jada informs him that he’s in with his lawyer. Xander wants to confront him but Jada stops him and says she can’t let that happen, telling Xander that she needs him to go home and let her handle this as his wife needs him. Xander questions how Brady could just hit Sarah and drive off. Jada says all those questions will be answered in time. Xander then stops and asks if that addict is off the wagon again. Jada confirms he had been drinking that night. Jada suggests they go talk about it in her office but Xander refuses and bursts in to the interrogation room. Xander then shouts that he’s going to kill Brady and begins choking him while Justin yells for him to stop.

John thanks Larry for the heads up as he finishes the call. Marlena asks John what it is. John reveals his buddy at the police department had some intel to share with him. John announces they got the driver who hit Sarah. Holly asks who it is while Tate asks if it’s someone they know. John then reveals that it’s Brady.

Fiona picks up her phone and tells herself that she can’t tell the truth when she’s finally on good terms with her son. Fiona declares that Brady doesn’t deserve this and she hates to see him go down for this, but she has no other choice as she has too much to lose.

Sarah tells Maggie that Xander went to the police station and she tried to stop him, but he was determined to confront Brady. Sarah adds that she’s never seen Xander like this as he looked angry enough to kill.

Justin and Jada pull Xander off of Brady as Justin urges him to think of Sarah and Victoria. Xander questions how Justin can defend Brady when he left Sarah to die in the street. Brady tells Xander that he didn’t mean to hurt her and he’s sorry. Xander swears that Brady is going to pay for this and declares that he will make sure Brady spends the rest of his miserable life rotting in prison.

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Holly tells Tate that they are so lucky that Mark agreed to keep his secret. Tate agrees, especially since they both have family who work there. Holly suggests they not press their luck and get Tate back to the cabin before anyone sees them, but they then run in to Brady at the hospital. Brady questions the crutches and begins asking if it happened at camp and why the camp didn’t contact him to tell him they were sending Tate home. Brady then questions what Holly is doing there. Tate then admits that it didn’t happen at camp, so Brady questions where it happened. Tate reveals he was on Smith Island.

Sarah calls Xander from her hospital room, leaving a message wondering where he is since it couldn’t have taken this long to check on Victoria. Sarah hangs up and tells Maggie that she thought Xander would be back by now. Maggie jokes that she’s there but understands Sarah misses her husband and daughter. Sarah adds that she’s also worried about Xander because he feels helpless seeing her this way and since he can’t do anything for her, he’s fixated on finding the person who hit her and is obsessed with it.

Xander questions Jada having a suspect. Jada says she’s sorry but she’s not at liberty to say who it is. Xander argues that they have a right to know. Jada says they will when they make an arrest. Xander complains that the monster left Sarah to die in the street. Jada repeats that she’s sorry but she’s not going to discuss this with him any further. Xander grabs her and says that she will.

Marlena goes home and thinks back to Jada telling her about Brady’s car being stolen.

At the DiMera Mansion, Kristen finishes a phone call in the living room. Kristen tells the portrait of Stefano that the mission has been accomplished as Brady’s car is now as flat as a pancake. Kristen asks what choice she had and says she knows Stefano wasn’t a fan of Brady but he is the father of her child, so she did what she had to do to protect her family. EJ then walks in and questions what she did to protect her family. Kristen claims it’s that she had to fire Ava from the family business for political reasons because Gabi learned that Ava slept with Stefan while she was in prison, so Gabi gave her an ultimatum of relieving Ava from her duties or she would find another buyer for Gabi Chic. Kristen says she couldn’t allow that since they put a lot in to the relaunch and it’s the centerpiece of her new corporate strategy. EJ remarks that he would’ve sacked both of them. Kristen says it’s not up to him. Kristen knows Stefano detested Gabi and she does too but her family legacy means everything to her, so she will do whatever it takes to protect it. EJ doesn’t think so and senses that Kristen is selling him a bill of goods. EJ asks Kristen what’s really going on.

John comes home to Marlena. She asks about his visit with his dad. John says it was great and asks about her message that she wanted to talk about something. John asks if everything is okay but Marlena says not really.

Brady questions what Tate was doing at Smith Island. Tate reveals that he never actually went to camp and he was staying at the Horton Cabin. Brady questions why in God’s name he would do something like that. Tate admits it was so he could spend time with Holly without anyone interrupting. Brady questions Tate lying to him all summer about this, which he admits.

Maggie tells Sarah that she’s been thinking lately about the car accident that killed her parents and part of her wished she died with them. Sarah mentions that she never told her that. Maggie says she wasn’t always brave Maggie facing adversity with courage as she was grieving and scared. Maggie tells Sarah that it’s okay to be angry about what happened to her. Sarah thinks Xander is angry enough for both of them and repeats that she’s worried about what Xander is going to do to the person who ran her over when they find them.

Jada tells Xander that he has every right to be upset and she gets what he’s going through. Xander argues that she has no idea but Jada reminds him that Rafe is lying in a hospital bed, just like Sarah and her heart breaks for both of them. Jada states that she will be the one who will find and arrest the person who hit Sarah, not him. Jada warns Xander to take his hands off of her right now. Xander apologizes and doesn’t know what came over him. Jada gets that he’s worried about Sarah, but every time he raises Hell over the investigation, that’s more time she has to deal with him instead of doing her job. Jada adds that she will let him know as soon as she gets something concrete. Xander thanks her but asks if she can at least say what they are waiting for. Jada says she has to wait for the district attorney before she can proceed, but he will know something soon. Jada repeats that she knows what he’s going through in feeling helpless when the love of your life is in a hospital bed. Jada tells Xander to go be with Sarah as she needs him.

Sarah asks how Maggie dealt with it when she found out she couldn’t walk. Maggie recalls waking up in the hospital and the doctor informing her that her parents didn’t make it. Maggie says when she came to her senses, she felt like she owed it to her parents to keep the farm running. Maggie adds that it wasn’t easy but she knew she had to figure it out. Maggie remembers being on crutches at a graduation party and reminding herself that even if she couldn’t get on the dance floor, she could still dance in her heart. Maggie says if she was never able to walk again, she still would’ve had a very good and full life. Maggie hugs Sarah and encourages her not to give up because no matter how her recovery goes, she’s still a wonderful doctor, mother, wife, and daughter. Maggie admits some things may be harder, but she knows Sarah will remember how much she truly has to be grateful for. Sarah cries that she is grateful to feel so loved by Maggie, Xander, and Victoria as that means everything to her.

EJ feels that was a shockingly unconvincing story from Kristen. Kristen says if he doesn’t believe it, he can run it by Gabi. EJ admits it’s none of his business but advises Kristen that if she doesn’t want people poking around her closet for skeletons, she shouldn’t be so forthcoming with the portrait of Stefano about her secrets out loud. EJ adds that he’s sure Stefano knows all already.

Brady doesn’t understand since Holly has been here in Salem all summer. Holly admits she’s been sneaking up to the cabin to see Tate whenever she can. Brady questions them just visiting and asks for a private word with his son so Holly steps away. Tate knows Brady is disappointed him and says he’s sorry but he really cares about Holly. Tate says this isn’t just some fling and he couldn’t stand to be away from Holly just because Theresa was being crazy. Brady stops Tate, who asks how much trouble he’s in.

Marlena informs John of Brady’s car being stolen right out of their garage. John asks how he took the news. Marlena doesn’t know as he didn’t tell them. John asks when this happened. Marlena explains that she ran in to Jada, who was trying to figure out a timeline. John questions Brady not just telling her how and when it happened. John wonders why the active police commissioner would be involved in a run of the mill car theft, guessing it has to be connected to something bigger, like maybe Sarah’s hit and run. Marlena asks if John thinks that Brady could’ve been involved in Sarah’s accident. John prays he’s wrong but says something isn’t acting up, questioning why Brady wouldn’t say a word about his car being stolen. Marlena informs him that Brady did tell Kristen as she bumped in to her. John questions why unless he wanted to get rid of the evidence by making the car disappear as that sort of thing is in Kristen’s wheelhouse. Marlena suggests not getting ahead of themselves. Marlena adds that when she told Brady about Sarah’s accident, he was shocked and horrified. Marlena argues that Brady is a good man, so if he would’ve hit her, he never would’ve left her there. John agrees that he wouldn’t, unless he had been drinking.

Brady sits with Tate and questions that he’s been shelling out money for Aaron for the entire summer. Tate argues that he knew he didn’t want to go to camp and at least Aaron was getting something out of it. Brady brings up Tate coming back to see Theresa, he was just coming across the ferry and not flying back from New York. Tate argues that when Nicole had left town, he was this close to telling Brady the truth but he got the vibe that he didn’t want him to come home. Brady calls that so not true. Tate states that he left because Brady told him to and he had to keep the lie going because he thought he would go ballistic on him. Tate asks if Brady’s never lied because he was scared of how someone would react. Brady then thinks back to Kristen telling him about getting rid of his car. Tate asks Brady where he went just now. Xander then arrives at the hospital and sees them.

Sarah tells Maggie that she just hopes to be half the mom that she is. Maggie encourages that she’s a wonderful mother. Sarah asks how she will be able to now. Sarah cries about how Victoria needs to be held so much right now and questions how she will be able to keep up with her. Maggie promises that she will find a way. Holly enters the room and hopes she’s not interrupting. Sarah says it’s okay as Holly hugs Maggie. Sarah says she’s very lucky to get two visits in one day. Holly reveals that she came because she has something to tell her. Maggie asks what it is. Holly brings up saying she had plans with a friend tonight but reveals that was a lie as she was going to see Tate. Maggie questions if she means in New York but Holly reveals they were on Smith Island, explaining that Tate never went to New York and that Aaron went to camp in his place so they could spend time together at the Horton Cabin this whole time. Maggie asks if Tate broke in but Holly reveals that she took Maggie’s key and let him in. Holly apologizes for lying to her. Maggie says she understands and says she knew she saw the key the other day. Holly explains that she put it back but Tate locked himself out so she had to borrow it again and she’s really sorry for lying to everyone. Maggie realizes that’s why she couldn’t find the key the other night. Holly asks what night she’s talking about.

Kristen asks if EJ has nothing better to do than standing around to cross examine her, like sorting through a filing cabinet. EJ responds that he has plenty of things he could be doing, but he happened to overhear her talking to a portrait about plotting and scheming so he couldn’t help himself and his interest is piqued. Kristen claims she wasn’t plotting or scheming. EJ adds that she already has the CEO position at DiMera, so he wonders what else Kristen wants that she doesn’t have. EJ then says he knows it’s Brady Black. Jada arrives and hopes she’s not interrupting as the butler let her in. Kristen greets Jada. Jada says she needs to talk to EJ about Sarah’s case so Kristen exits. EJ asks Jada if there are new developments. Jada confirms she has a suspect and is looking for his advice on how to proceed as she has a partial license plate that links to a gray car registered in Salem which also matches the description from the scene of the accident. EJ asks about the forensics evidence. Jada says the problem is that they can’t compare the paint because the vehicle has vanished. EJ questions how a vehicle can just vanish. Jada says that the suspect stated the car was stolen but he didn’t report it which EJ questions. Jada adds that he claimed the car was stolen before the accident but she has an eye witness who says she saw the car parked in the wrong spot on the night of the accident. EJ calls it a lot of circumstantial evidence that is compelling but no absolute proof. Jada adds that without the car, they likely never will have absolute proof. Jada then asks EJ if he’s ready to indict based off what they have.

John asks Marlena if she thinks Brady could be struggling with his sobriety. Marlena admits that while John was in Greece, she had a few concerns which John questions. Marlena says she knew Brady was having a hard time dealing with the Theresa business, but he’s a grown man so she didn’t feel like she could talk to him about it, but she asked Paul how Brady was doing and Paul said that Brady admitted he was struggling and that he had upped his meetings and spent a lot more time with his sponsor. John asks Marlena what her gut tells her. Marlena tries not to jump to conclusions, especially after the last time when Eric drove drunk. Marlena says she should’ve learned from that and sat Brady down to have a serious talk with him before it was too late.

Xander is surprised to see Tate as he thought he was out of town for the summer. Tate says he was but now he’s back. Tate adds that he heard what happened to Sarah and he’s sorry. Xander thanks him. Tate hopes they find whoever did it and give them exactly what they deserve. Xander says the good news is that the police may have a suspect, so he hopes they nail the son of a bitch to the wall.

EJ asks if Jada is going to tell him who the suspect is. Jada asks if matters. EJ says it might, while Kristen listens in from outside the door. Jada reveals that it’s Brady Black, so EJ tells her to arrest him.

Holly asks Maggie again what night she’s talking about. Maggie explains that Sarah and Xander were planning to spend their wedding night at the Horton Cabin. Holly says she didn’t know. Sarah says it’s okay as it was very last minute. Holly asks why they didn’t go. Maggie explains that she couldn’t find the key, so Sarah was coming to help her look for it. Holly then realizes that was the night that Sarah was hit by the car and that she was on her way to Maggie’s because she took the key. Holly then declares that what happened to Sarah is all her fault. Sarah assures that it’s not her fault as she had no way of knowing what would happen. Holly cries that if she and Tate weren’t sneaking around then Sarah would be fine. Holly decides she shouldn’t be here and runs out of the room despite their attempts to stop her as Xander enters and questions what that was all about.

Jada senses EJ has some type of bad blood with Brady. EJ says their families go back generations but claims their history has nothing to do with his legal assessment of the case. EJ adds that what Jada told him, he believes they could win a conviction. EJ instructs Jada to go find Brady and read him his rights, so Jada says she will do that. Jada exits the living room and runs in to Kristen, who asks if she has any leads. Jada thinks Kristen knows the answer to that because she knows she was eavesdropping the whole time. Kristen says she can’t blame her for being curious. Jada brings up Brady being Rachel’s father and asks if she knows anything but Kristen quickly says she doesn’t and walks away.

John tells Marlena that she is not in any way responsible for what happened. John says that if Brady is responsible for this hit and run, then he will just have to man up and own it. Marlena says she knows, but he hasn’t done that yet. John decides that’s why he will have to confront him. John states that Brady is his son, so he will know if he’s lying or telling the truth.

Tate says to Brady that it’s crazy what happened to Sarah and questions what kind of person would just hit her and keep going, saying they’d have to be some kind of psychopath to do that. Tate adds that he’s just glad they have a suspect. Tate asks if Brady heard what he said. Brady apologizes and says he’s just been distracted, but thinks Tate is trying to change the subject. Tate asks if he wants another apology and talks about how Theresa was the one who was militant against he and Holly while Brady just went along with it and even said he’d consider letting them date when the school year started and it’s about to start. Tate adds that he and Holly spent the whole summer together and nothing bad happened. Tate declares that he’s sorry about lying about lacrosse camp and about Smith Island. Tate asks if Brady remembers being in high school and says he’ll take any other punishment, but asks him not to keep he and Holly apart. Brady then gets a text from Kristen that the police are about to arrest him and tells him to run. Tate tells Brady to put himself in his shoes. Brady asks what he means by that. Tate asks if Brady is okay as he looks like he just saw a ghost. Brady claims he’s alright and asks Tate to have Holly take him home because something came up and there’s something he has to do. Brady instructs Tate to take care of his ankle and rushes off, leaving Tate confused. Tate sits back down as Holly joins him. Tate thanks her for letting he and Brady talk. Tate thought he was getting through to him but then he started acting really weird, like his brain was somewhere else, so he has no idea if he’s in trouble or not. Tate then asks Holly if she’s okay. Holly responds that it’s their fault and declares that Sarah was in the accident because of them.

Xander tells Sarah and Maggie that he’s not going to blame Holly and he’d love to go scorched earth but the only person to blame for the accident is the driver. Sarah agrees and asks Xander why he was gone so long as she started to worry something had gone wrong. Xander responds something actually went right as he ran in to Jada in the town square. Sarah asks if there’s any news. Xander says it’s good news as the police have a prime suspect in the hit and run. Sarah asks who it is but Xander says Jada wouldn’t tell him.

Kristen rejoins EJ in the living room and asks what Jada wanted. EJ says she just wanted to see if he would give her the go ahead to arrest the suspect in Sarah’s hit and run case. Kristen asks if he did. EJ responds that he did and it just so happens that the suspect is Brady, so something tells him that Kristen knew exactly what was going on.

John calls Brady and leaves a message, asking him to call him as there’s something he wants to talk to him about.

Jada goes to the police station and calls for two officers to execute the arrest in Sarah’s hit and run but Brady arrives and tells Jada that there’s no need for that as he’s here.

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