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Xander works out at home while Sarah goes through the mail. Sarah finds an RSVP for their wedding from Justin and Bonnie. Xander blows it off but Sarah tells him that Justin and Bonnie are family, so he should be lucky that they support their relationship. Xander comments on Bonnie so Sarah talks about Bonnie going out of her way to help with the wedding invitations despite Xander locking her in a shed. Xander says they both know what he did to Bonnie but questions if Bonnie can let it go, why can’t Sarah.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Bonnie and Justin toast to a Happy Independence Day. Bonnie brings up having an engagement to celebrate. Justin guesses she’s talking about Xander and Sarah, but Alex walks in and says they aren’t the only ones as he announces to Justin that he and Theresa are also engaged.

Theresa goes to see Brady, who thanks her for coming. Theresa says his message was urgent. Brady tells her there is no time to waste and asks her to hear him out. Brady reveals that he’s made a decision that he thinks is best for everyone that he hopes she will go along with.

Holly is at the DiMera Mansion and gets a call from Tate, who is at the Pub and apologizes for hanging up on her last time as he had to move fast so no one knew he was talking to her. Holly understands he didn’t want to get busted again. Tate asks Holly if everything is still go and she still wants to run away together.

Alex asks if Justin is going to congratulate him, pointing out that they’ve been engaged for two days and he hasn’t said anything. Justin responds that he hadn’t heard. Bonnie notes that she was waiting for Alex to tell him. Alex comments that Justin doesn’t seem thrilled about it. Justin responds that he needs time to process it. Alex remarks that he wouldn’t need time to process it if he actually liked Theresa and he’d just be happy for them. Bonnie assures that Justin is happy for them and that he likes Theresa just fine. Alex guesses that Justin just doesn’t trust her and doesn’t think he should trust her.

Brady tells Theresa that it’s been an emotionally charged week for everyone, pointing out that Theresa could’ve lost her life and he knows she’s still shaken up about it as he is. Theresa brings up the other night when she told him that she wanted to be with him. Theresa says she was confused and upset then but now she’s not confused anymore. Brady says he knows that she wants to be with Alex and this is not about that. Theresa is relieved and asks what it is then. Brady responds that it’s about their son.

Tate asks Holly if she wants to spend the summer together because there is no way he’s going to stupid lacrosse camp so they have to figure something out. Holly questions how they are going to pull this off, pointing out that she’s practically locked up in a tower and double super grounded, so she doesn’t think Nicole will unground her anytime soon. Tate says that’s why they will have to make sure their parents aren’t watching them. Holly questions how to do that. Tate informs her that he has a plan. Holly hopes it’s better than the prom plan. Tate admits that one didn’t work out so well, but assures that this one will. Holly says she trusts him. Tate says he’ll call her as soon as it’s safe to talk and they hang up. Holly then turns around to see Rachel enter the living room. Holly invites her to join her to watch a movie. Rachel declines but says she does want to know what Holly is plotting with her brother.

Sarah tells Xander that she has let go of what happened and what he did to Bonnie and Susan, adding that she’s made her mistakes. Xander understands she had reason not to trust him but promises he will never again be corrupted by money. They kiss until a knock at the door interrupts them. Xander calls it terrible timing. Sarah answers the door to see Maggie and asks if everything is alright. Maggie says she brought something for Xander and presents him with a check which she says is for his share of Victor’s estate.

Justin cautions Alex to be careful and not rush in to this. Alex appreciates his advice but says he didn’t ask for it or need it. Alex talks about emulating his father, Victor, who always went with his gut and that’s what he’s doing. Justin points out that Victor didn’t trust Theresa. Alex argues that Victor obviously trusts his instincts which is why he left him half of the estate. Justin recalls Victor making Maggie CEO over Alex when he was still alive. Alex argues that Victor didn’t think he was ready and maybe he was right, but before he died, he changed his mind and his will, giving him that power and half his fortune. Justin argues that Victor entrusted him to distribute his money and advises Alex to make sure that Theresa signs an airtight prenup.

Brady informs Theresa that he wants to send Tate to lacrosse camp in upstate New York for the summer, thinking it would be a great way for him to get ready for the senior season. Theresa questions this being about his lacrosse skills. Brady calls it a bonus since he would be in a controlled environment where he’d be working his butt off and most importantly, he’d be out of Holly’s orbit so there would be distance between them. Theresa agrees that is a good idea. Brady questions her not having a problem with it as he didn’t think it would be an easy sell since he thought Theresa might want to keep him close, so she can keep an eye on him or be annoyed that he came up with the idea without her. Theresa jokes about him thinking she’s that controlling. Brady asks for sure if she’s cool with it then. Theresa responds that she might have been inclined to send Tate to military school or the actual military, but as long as he’s far away from Holly, lacrosse camp is fine by her.

Aaron joins Tate at the Pub. Tate shows Aaron the flyer for the lacrosse camp and hypes Aaron up about it. Aaron admits he’d love to go but says he can’t afford it. Tate says luckily, his dad is paying for it. Aaron thought they would be going together but Tate reveals he was hoping that Aaron would go in his place.

Holly claims to Rachel that she wasn’t plotting anything with Tate and they were just talking. Holly explains that she and Tate really want to be together but EJ, Theresa, Brady, and Nicole are trying to keep them apart. Rachel guesses they are sneaking around but Holly calls it just not telling anyone about it and tells Rachel that she can’t tell anyone. Rachel questions her wanting her to lie to her dad. Holly says she doesn’t have to lie, just not say anything. Rachel says she’s sorry but she doesn’t want to get in trouble. Rachel pulls out her phone to call Nicole but Holly takes her phone and tells her that she can’t.

Xander tells Maggie that’s a lot of money. Maggie reminds him that she intended to share her half of Victor’s fortune. Maggie apologizes for the delay as it took her and Justin awhile to work out the details. Xander is surprised given everything that happened with Konstantin. Maggie feels it’s just the right time. Maggie says when Konstantin tried to take everything from them, Xander stood up to protect the family so he deserves to be rewarded. Sarah asks if Maggie is sure about this. Maggie confirms it’s what she wants to do and tells Xander that he deserves every penny. Xander thanks her and calls it incredibly generous of her. Xander declares that it means a lot, but he can’t accept it.

Alex questions Justin wanting him to sign a prenup and jokingly asks if he thinks Theresa is going to try to murder him for his money or milk him for his fortune while he’s still alive. Justin responds that he’s not suggesting either. Bonnie thinks Justin is just trying to protect Alex’s interests. Justin feels Alex owes it to the family to protect himself since he’s a very wealthy man. Alex thinks back to Brady warning him about Theresa having a history of chasing men for money. Alex then tells Justin that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Alex declares that despite what Justin, Brady, or anybody else thinks, Theresa is not after his money. Bonnie asks who said anything about Brady. Alex insists that Theresa is in this for the right reasons. Justin feels she shouldn’t have any problem signing a prenup then, laying out what she is entitled to in case the marriage doesn’t work out. Theresa then walks in and questions if they are talking about a prenup.

Tate explains to Aaron that after the whole prom mess, Brady decided to send him out of town to keep him away from Holly but he had a brilliant idea since if he’s away at camp, he’ll be off grid so his parents won’t be paying attention. Aaron jokes about his parents setting up a camera at camp. Tate feels Theresa would do something like that if she could. Tate points out that the camp doesn’t allow visitors so his parents can’t come by and he would turn tracking off on his phone so it would look like he’s in New York. Tate says he’d just need someone to go and say they are Tate Black, encouraging that Aaron is really good at lacrosse and loves it. Aaron questions pulling this off. Tate feels it would be easy since no one at the camp knows who he is or what he looks like and Brady will be paying for the whole thing. Tate says he would have his summer free while Aaron would get all the perks of a world class lacrosse camp. Tate encourages that colleges will be throwing scholarships at him and calls it a win-win situation. Tate asks what he thinks.

Rachel takes her phone back as Holly tells her that she can’t tell Nicole or her parents. Holly says she’ll do anything, so Rachel questions what’s in it for her. Holly says she’d be a hero to her brother and asks if she really wants to make things worse for Tate after all he’s been through. Rachel guesses not. Holly gets that Theresa says she’s bad news but reminds Rachel that they used to have fun together and insists that she would never do anything to hurt her. Holly tells Rachel that she really needs her help and says she’s old enough to understand that she really likes Tate, so it would mean so much to her if she could help them out. Holly offers to give Rachel her favorite perfume that she likes. Rachel asks if that’s a bribe. Holly calls it a gift for being a good friend and asks if she can count on her. Brady then walks in and questions what they are talking about. Holly claims it’s nothing important and that they were just talking about perfumes which Rachel goes along with. Brady feels it seemed a little intense to just be about perfumes. Holly says that Rachel wanted to put some of her perfume on but she didn’t know if it would be okay with Kristen. Brady says he thinks it would be, but it will have to wait since they have to go. Brady asks if Rachel is ready to go see fireworks which excites her. Rachel goes to get her glowsticks, so Brady says to meet him at the front door. Brady thanks Holly for hanging out with Rachel. Holly calls her a really great kid. Holly knows Kristen doesn’t really trust her and remarks that no moms do right now. Brady knows Theresa was harsh on her. Holly says they don’t have to talk about it but Brady wants to. Brady admits he didn’t think it was cool that she and Tate were sneaking around their backs. Holly says they are really sorry it all happened like that. Brady tells Holly that they have decided to send Tate to lacrosse camp for the rest of the summer. Holly acts surprised as Brady explains that they think it’s best that they spend a little time apart. Holly claims she understands and asks how Tate reacted to it. Brady admits he didn’t take it too well, but says it’s only for the summer so it’s not forever and maybe they can re-evaluate the situation when he returns. Brady says if they prove to be trustworthy, he doesn’t see why things couldn’t look different for their senior year. Holly says she really hopes so.

Aaron goes over Tate’s offer for him to go to a world class lacrosse camp to potentially get a scholarship and asks where he signs. Tate asks if he’s serious about doing this. Aaron doesn’t see why not and says he’ll just have to tell his brother but he’s sure he would love him to be out of his hair for the summer. Aaron declares that as far as he’s concerned, he will pretend to be Tate. Tate is thrilled as they shake hands.

Maggie questions Xander not wanting the inheritance. Xander says he’s beyond grateful but he just promised Sarah that he won’t be so money driven anymore. Sarah points out that this would allow Xander to never worry about money again. Xander doesn’t think that’s how it works and feels it’s more money, more problems. Xander adds that if Victor wanted him to have it, he would’ve left it for him, himself. Maggie states that Victor was a stubborn man who didn’t like to admit when he was wrong. Maggie insists that she wants him to have it and calls it a wedding present. Xander is moved by her generosity but says that Victor didn’t really consider him one of his heirs. Maggie insists that Victor did love him and if he put his ego aside, she believes he would want Xander to have that money.

Xander tells Theresa that the prenup was not his idea. Theresa assumes it was Justin’s idea then which he confirms. Theresa asks if Justin really thinks she’s marrying Alex for his money. Bonnie says no one is saying that but Theresa says she was talking to Justin, not her. Justin says it’s not his place to judge her or anyone but he is legalc counsel for the family so it is his job to look out for Alex, both as his lawyer and as someone who loves him. Justin doesn’t think it’s unreasonable to be concerned. Alex thinks back to Brady suggesting Theresa knew he was Victor’s son. Theresa tells Justin that she cares about Alex too and says she obviously loves him very much. Justin says he’s happy to hear that but Theresa doesn’t think he is. Theresa doesn’t blame him for being skeptical, knowing her history, but claims she was interested in Alex before she knew he was Victor’s son and heir, ever since they connected in Greece. Alex thinks back again to Brady reminding him of how Theresa was at the hotel in Greece when the briefcase was delivered. Theresa talks about it being in Greece when she and Alex realized they were drawn to each other and claims that she just saw him as this great guy, but had no idea he was Victor’s son and heir. Alex continues thinking back to the conversation with Brady. Theresa claims that she was just as surprised as everyone else when she found out that Victor had left Alex a substantial fortune but says Alex knows all this already. Theresa asks Alex if he trusts her. Alex assures that he does. Theresa then asks Alex if he wants her to sign a prenup. Theresa then declares that she thinks she should. Bonnie remarks that she didn’t see that coming. Theresa says she’s tired of people thinking ill of her and that she’s only after the money and that she doesn’t really love Alex. Theresa says it’s sad that lots of marriages don’t last so she thinks Alex has every right to protect himself. Justin calls that a practical way of thinking. Theresa says she knows what people are saying and thinking about her but she also knows her heart belongs to Alex because he’s a wonderful person and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. Theresa declares that all she wants is to make him happy. Alex tells her that she does make him so happy as they kiss. Justin asks if they would like him to draw up the papers for the prenup then. Theresa tells him to go ahead.

Maggie asks if Xander is sure he won’t accept the check. Xander confirms that he is. Maggie asks if Sarah wants a minute to talk it over with him. Sarah says she doesn’t need it as it’s entirely up to him. Maggie respects his decision. Xander thanks her but jokes that they will be expecting an extravagant wedding gift. Maggie tells Xander that she’s so proud of him for his decision and she believes Victor would’ve been too. Xander thanks her for saying that as they hug. Maggie hugs Sarah and then exits. Sarah tells Xander that she can’t believe he just did that and calls it amazing. Xander says he meant what he said as he spent so much of his life trying to get his hands on money he didn’t deserve, so it’s time for him to earn it. Xander says he’s got a good job now and it’s legitimate work that is his. Sarah says he never stops surprising her. Xander jokes that he surprises himself sometimes. Xander knows Maggie meant well with her offer but says it felt too much like pity for Victor leaving him out of his will. Xander declares that he doesn’t need pity as he has the greatest prize of all in Sarah as they kiss. Sarah tells Xander that she’s never wanted him more so he picks her up and carries her to the bedroom.

Tate calls Holly and tells her that he loves it when a plan comes together as he reveals that Aaron agreed to go to lacrosse camp in his place so his parents will believe he is there. Tate says now they just need to find a place local for him to stay where she can come and visit him. Aaron then alerts Tate to hang up as Brady arrives at the Pub with Rachel. They greet them and Brady says they were just walking by and he saw them in the window. Tate says he was just telling Aaron about the camp that he’s shipping him off to. Brady informs him that Theresa is completely on board with it and that if it were up to her, she’d probably send him to military school. Tate remarks that at least that wouldn’t start until the fall. Aaron says he thinks the camp looks cool which Brady agrees with. Rachel invites them to come see fireworks with them. Brady offers to get more tickets but Aaron says he has plans at home and Tate sarcastically says he should go pack for his big summer. Brady encourages that it’s going to be a great experience.

Sarah watches fireworks through the window. Xander joins her after putting Victoria down for a nap. Xander tells Sarah that they can make more fireworks of their own as they kiss. They watch the fireworks and agree it’s beautiful. Xander declares that they might not be the richest couple in town, but they are the luckiest. Sarah says the happiest too as they continue kissing.

Bonnie and Justin talk about celebrating the 4th of July. Maggie comes in and announces that Xander turned down the inheritance money which Justin questions. Maggie explains that Xander was adamant that he wants to be his own man.

Brady and Rachel run in to Theresa and Alex in the town square. Theresa comments on the fireworks but Rachel says they were better last year. Brady says everyone’s being critical. Alex informs Brady that Theresa agreed to sign a prenup. Theresa asks why he would bring that up when they are talking about the fireworks. Rachel asks Brady if they can go get ice cream, so they walk away together. Theresa then questions Alex why he told Brady when it’s none of his business. Alex tells her not to worry about it as she wasn’t supposed to hear that. Theresa continues to question Alex blurting that out in front of Brady’s daughter like that. Theresa declares it’s obvious that Brady is badmouthing her and telling him to stay away or that she’s only after his money. Theresa asks what Brady said to him. Alex responds that it doesn’t matter because he wasn’t buying it and he trusts her completely. Brady tells Rachel that it’s just going to be them this summer and asks if she’s going to miss Tate. Rachel responds that she definitely will but not as much as Holly will.

Holly meets Tate in the park. Tate tells Holly that everything is a go. Holly declares they will be able to spend the whole summer together. Tate adds that no one will ever know. Tate and Holly kiss as someone appears to watch them from the bushes.

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Abe wishes Paulina a Happy 4th of July. Paulina asks if it is happy, noting that she is relieved to know Chanel’s miscarriage wasn’t her fault but she’s still so sad for her and Johnny. Abe says at least they aren’t moving to LA. Paulina admits she’s not a fan of that city and asks how anyone gets anywhere in that traffic. Abe brings up LA being where they produce his favorite show. Paulina realizes the time and says he’s missing his favorite story. Abe turns on the TV and finds it weird as he questions what happened to Body and Soul.

Marlena sits at home, finishing a call with Johnny as she sends her love to Chanel and says she’s sorry about the baby. Marlena says she will check on them both tomorrow and hangs up as Steve shows up at her door. Marlena calls it a nice surprise and invites him in. Steve says he won’t stay long as he knows she’s busy but he wanted to give her a heads up about a conversation he just had with Jada.

Stephanie goes to the police station and tells Jada that she’s worried they are going to lose Everett forever and the only way for that not to happen is for Jada to speak to Bobby. Stephanie asks Jada to please speak to her ex husband. Jada asks what happened. Stephanie explains that Marlena asked her to go to Bayview with her to talk to Everett, thinking he would be most responsive to the person who knows him best but he was still Bobby and he wanted nothing to do with her. Stephanie says she’s not the one who knows Bobby best as that would be Jada, so she might be the right person to get through to him and the only one who could convince him to let Everett out.

Bobby decides against taking his meds at Bayview and hides the pills inside his bedpost. Bobby declares that he’s happy the way he is, with Everett out of the way for good.

Julie joins Chad in the living room of the Horton House and asks if he really thinks he will see anything new by watching the video over and over again. Chad says no but it’s all he can think about it. Julie feels the same and talks about waiting on the technicians to see if they can prove it. Chad wonders if Abigail is out there somewhere. Chad complains that it’s going to make him crazier than he already is. Julie encourages him to stop looking at the video then. Julie asks if the technician was optimistic about getting a clearer picture. Chad says no beyond enhancing it but they will try to find any information on the electronic signature to make sure it wasn’t tampered with. Julie asks if Chad is ready for some answers on whether Abigail is alive or not. Chad says he used to know the way that she moved and he just doesn’t remember but he feels he should know if it’s his wife or not. Julie feels this is exactly what Clyde wanted, to give him enough information to drive him crazy. Chad says it’s working and remembers the night he brought her to the hospital when Kayla told him that she was gone. Chad asks if Kayla could’ve been wrong and missed something. Julie suggests he should talk to Kayla then.

Kayla is shocked to learn Body and Soul was cancelled and asks Kate if they said why. Kate says it was apparently a disagreement between the producers and the network. Kayla comments on it being a popular show and wonders if Abe knows. Kate is sure he does since he reads all the soap boards and magazines. Kayla brings up when Abe was staying with her and Steve and how he told her that one of the characters reminded him of her. Kate notes that he said the same to her. Kayla worries that Abe won’t be happy about the news.

Abe doesn’t get it as the local news shouldn’t be on for another hour. Paulina suggests maybe they changed the lineup and says she has to get to the office. Abe guesses he will watch the weather report as Paulina then exits. Abe wonders what happened to Body and Soul, stating that it better not be canceled.

Jada doesn’t know if her visiting Bobby is a good idea since he wants her back, so she doesn’t think she’s the best person to bring out Everett. Stephanie suggests making it very clear that she’s through with Bobby and never wants to see him again. Jada asks if she thinks that will work. Stephanie says it might. Stephanie adds that Marlena says Bobby is trying to protect Everett by keeping him buried inside but questions what kind of life that is. Stephanie says this isn’t about her relationship with Everett, but he’s a good person so she wants him to have his life back. Jada decides she wants that too. Stephanie gets that it’s hard for her. Jada says it’s really hard to wrap her head around the fact that the Bobby she knew and loved never even existed. Stephanie says that Marlena said Bobby’s personality will always be part of Everett as their personalities will be integrated. Jada realizes that means Bobby would be gone and agrees to see what she can do. Jada asks if she wants to go now but Stephanie says she can’t go with her since she lost it on him earlier and doesn’t think she would be welcomed back. Jada guesses she could get in by showing her badge and agrees to do her best. Stephanie thanks her as they hug.

Marlena questions Steve turning himself in for helping Clyde escape. Steve says he needed to come clean but tells Marlena that he left John and Ava out of it, by saying he acted alone. Steve needs her and John to be aware because Jada didn’t buy his story, but she has no evidence that anyone else was involved. Steve advises Marlena not to let Jada bluff her in to any answers if she asks questions. Marlena asks Steve if he’s sure about this. Steve confirms that he is and tells Marlena to make sure John knows as soon as he’s back which she agrees to do. Steve asks how John is doing since he knows he went to Greece to pay his respects to Konstantin’s daughter but he thought he’d be back by now. Marlena knows he wanted closure but feels like he hasn’t been himself lately as they haven’t been able to talk on the phone and when they text, he’s been very terse. Steve asks if she thinks something is wrong. Marlena reveals that she thinks John doesn’t want to come home. Marlena then informs Steve that before John left for Greece, he tried to kill him. Steve questions that. Marlena explains it was at Maggie’s wedding and how she had been teaching him techniques to resist Konstantin’s brainwashing. Steve says it was working since Konstantin produced the Pawn card and ordered John to shoot him, but he resisted and Konstantin had to do it himself. Marlena reveals that John admitted to her later that in all the chaos, the card had an effect on him as he heard Konstantin’s voice in his head, telling him to shoot Steve and he went as far as picking up the gun while feeling disoriented and unsure of what to do. Steve remembers John holding the gun and Sarah saying something to him but it was like he didn’t hear her. Steve points out that John didn’t pull the trigger. Marlena talks about how difficult this has been for John and suggests he could be staying away because he doesn’t want to hurt Steve. Steve asks what she thinks. Marlena talks about doing work to deprogram him. Steve asks about the Pawn card. Marlena says she has it and doesn’t think John would hurt anyone, but that he’s worried. Steve declares that if John left because he’s afraid of hurting him, then he’s the one that has to go there to bring him back home.

Kate goes to see Abe, who says he was just going to call her. Abe says he can’t believe they pre-empted Body and Soul. Kate realizes he doesn’t know and then informs him that Body and Soul was cancelled.

Stephanie meets with Paulina in the town square and says she’s so glad they could meet. Paulina is glad she’s not dealing with the recall anymore and can get back to running the city with no distractions. Stephanie says that’s not quite true as she’s concerned there’s another PR nightmare brewing.

Jada goes to see Bobby at Bayview. Bobby mentions reading a murder mystery that she recommended. Bobby guesses Marlena or Stephanie sent her over here. Jada confirms they are very worried about him and she is too. Jada says she realizes now that he had no control over all the things she blamed him for. Bobby states that he never stopped loving her and that’s the truth. Bobby brings up that they had good, happy times together and he never meant to hurt her. Jada says she knows, so Bobby asks if they can get past it and if she can ever accept his apology. Jada responds that she can and she does. Jada tells Bobby that she still cares about him.

Chad doesn’t think he should talk to Kayla since she’s close with Jack and Jennifer and they agreed not to say anything until they knew for sure. Julie encourages that Kayla can be discreet but Chad feels he can’t ask her to do that since she wouldn’t even be able to tell Steve. Julie thinks Chad owes it to himself to get answers. Chad calls it a slim chance but Julie says if he doesn’t ask, he’ll never get any answers.

Bobby questions Jada still caring about him. Jada says she wants him to get well and out of Bayview. Bobby asks if she wants him to come home. Jada says when he’s feeling better. Bobby guesses she means she wants Everett to come home and calls it so stupid that for a second, he actually thought they had a chance. Jada reminds him that she’s with Rafe now and says that Everett is the real him while Bobby is just his alter. Bobby questions her words, arguing that they had a life together. Bobby complains that she’s talking about him like he’s a parasite, illness, or defect on Everett’s personality and not a person. Jada says she didn’t mean it like that. Bobby yells at her, asking if she has any idea of the horrors that Everett has seen in his life that he protects him from. Bobby says it makes him sick. Jada says she knows that he’s done so much to protect Everett from these horrible memories. Jada suggests maybe he’s a little too strong and that if he let Everett come back out to face the truth, he would be helping himself.

Paulina asks Stephanie what PR nightmare they are dealing with now. Stephanie informs her that people aren’t happy with the way she fired Melinda and replaced her with EJ. Paulina questions why they care. Stephanie explains that it projects instability but she also fired a woman of color and replaced her with a rich white man, who she just fired and has a record of corruption so the optics are not good. Paulina says she doesn’t like it either but she did what she had to do, arguing that Melinda was accused of stealing a baby so she thinks she was justified in her decision. Paulina adds that EJ resolved the conflict of interest that caused her to let him go in the first place. Stephanie says they can use that. Paulina adds that she offered Melinda the head of sanitation position and feels that isn’t her problem that she declined. Stephanie argues that it is her problem if it gets in the way of her being mayor as people are saying she treated Melinda like trash.

Abe questions why they would cancel Body and Soul when it’s been on for decades. Kate says she read there were critical issues behind the scenes and says she’s so sorry since she knows how important the show was to Abe during his recovery. Abe questions it just being over with no goodbye or thanks for watching.

Marlena reminds Steve that he can’t go to Greece because he would be violating the terms of his bail. Steve informs her that Justin is working with the district attorney’s office and he thinks he can get him a deal because of the circumstances of Clyde threatening his son, so he could get off with probation. Marlena says that would be wonderful. Marlena knows John would never want him to take the fall for him. Steve feels it was the right thing to do for everyone involved. Marlena tells him that she’s so grateful because she doesn’t know how much more John could handle. Steve calls John his best friend and partner, so he needs him back healthy and he has his back no matter what. Marlena assures that John is grateful to him for that. Steve adds that John never would’ve agreed to help break Clyde out or been in this mess with Konstantin if it wasn’t for him, so he owes him his life. Marlena responds that John would say the same thing about him. Marlena knows how much Steve wants to bring John home.

Chad goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. Kayla says it’s so good to see him. Chad asks if she has a few minutes so Kayla asks what she can do for him. Chad calls it kind of a sensitive subject so he asks to keep it between them which she agrees to. Chad calls it a complicated question about Abigail.

Steve tells Marlena that he can’t sit around while John needs him. Marlena appreciate that but John told her he wants to do this on his own. Steve feels that John just didn’t want her dragged in to it but he’s been involved since the beginning. Steve then gets a call from Justin and says that’s great news. Steve thanks him and says he’s with Marlena, so he’ll call him back. Steve hangs up and announces that EJ must have been feeling charitable as he just got a suspended sentence and 100 hours of community service. Marlena calls that wonderful news. Steve declares there is now nothing stopping him from going to Greece. Marlena appreciates it and is so grateful to him as she knows John will be as well. Steve assures that John is going to be okay as he hugs her.

Chad shows Kayla the video and asks what she thinks. Kayla says it could be Abigail but it’s so grainy that she can’t really tell. Chad says that’s the problem, but Clyde said it so he can’t just dismiss it. Kayla agrees not to say anything to Jack and Jennifer but questions why he’s telling her now. Chad brings up that Kayla was the last person to be with Abigail before she died, so he needs to know what those final moments were like. Chad states that miracles could happen, so he asks Kayla if she thinks it’s possible that Abigail could be alive. Kayla responds that maybe there is.

Paulina tells Stephanie that she can’t just ask for a do-over, fire EJ, and hire Melinda again. Stephanie agrees they don’t need another recall campaign against her. Paulina says she would offer Melinda another job, but she only wants to be district attorney. Stephanie agrees to no more personnel changes then. Stephanie thinks Paulina needs to lean in to the changes she’s already made and convince the people that reinstating EJ was the best choice. Paulina asks how to do that. Stephanie suggests launching a PR campaign that makes EJ look heroic, pointing out that he campaigned to get Gabi free which Paulina calls a generous interpretation of events. Stephanie encourages that people love the idea of righting a wrong and Gabi is now out thanks to EJ. Stephanie says that Paulina is going to have to sell it and she knows she can. Stephanie suggests scheduling a press conference where she can tout what EJ did for Gabi and use it as a launching pad for her own future. Stephanie thinks it will go a long way to restoring goodwill. Paulina is glad she thinks so, but reveals that she does not.

Bobby guesses that Jada came to get rid of him. Jada says that’s not true. Bobby argues that she wants Everett to take over and for him to go away forever. Jada admits she wants Everett to come back out because it’s what is best. Jada acknowledges that Bobby will always be a part of him. Bobby says that’s easy for her to say. Jada repeats that it’s what is best and healthy. Bobby talks about there being so much pressure on her now that everyone wants Everett to come home. Bobby guesses he could give her something that Everett never could. Jada reminds him that it’s over between them. Bobby says he wasn’t talking about that but declares that he can help her solve a crime.

Kate tells Abe that Body and Soul being canceled could be really good news for them and the show they are creating. Abe says he’s frustrated as now he’ll never know the outcomes of the stories on Body and Soul. Kate suggests maybe they still will.

Stephanie questions Paulina not holding a press conference. Paulina claims she’s not one to brag about her accomplishments, then admits maybe she is, but right now feels like it would come off as disingenuous. Paulina feels good PR is not supposed to seem like PR which Stephanie agrees with. Stephanie suggests having EJ give the press conference then since he isn’t shy about bragging about himself. Paulina laughs about that being true and agrees to contact EJ. Paulina feels she needs to be locked up in an asylum for trusting EJ. Stephanie checks her phone and says she’s waiting to hear news on an old friend.

Jada questions Bobby saying he could help her solve a crime. Bobby responds that he may have information about an unsolved crime that she may find useful. Jada asks if he committed the crime. Bobby brings up a cold case and says he can help her solve an important one if she lets him, but if Everett comes back, she’ll never know the truth. Jada calls that awfully convenient and questions him not mentioning it earlier. Bobby says he’s had a lot on his mind. Jada says they can talk about it, but he has to tell her what kind of crime they are talking about. Bobby responds that it’s just a murder.

Kayla tells Chad that when Abigail was brought in, she had lost so much blood that it was nearly impossible for her to survive, but she was sitting at Steve’s bedside when he flatlined and she was sure he was gone, but by some miracle, he came back to them. Kayla brings up what happened to her, Marlena, Kate, and Bo, so she would never say something is impossible. Chad questions how something like that could happen in this case. Kayla says there are drugs that could be given to slow down a heart rate and breathing that could mimic death. Chad compares it to Romeo & Juliet. Kayla mentions that Abigail’s body was taken to the morgue but a full autopsy was not performed since she had been through enough. Kayla adds that her body would still have had to be embalmed and prepared for burial which would’ve been done by the funeral home, so there’s only one way to know if that happened.

Abe asks if Kate is saying they can do something about canceling Body and Soul. Abe suggests starting an online campaign to rally the fans. Kate thinks that would take too much time and they don’t know if it would work. Kate suggests instead of creating their own new show, they try to buy the rights to Body and Soul. Kate feels it would make it easier on them and a lot of loyal fans would be so happy. Kate adds that they would be the reason that the show and those characters live on.

Steve goes to see Kayla in her office and asks if she wants to grab lunch. Kayla mentions it being a busy day and asks what’s going on. Steve reveals Justin called and his deal came through so he will not have to serve time. Kayla hugs him and calls that great news, but guesses there is bad news too. Steve says it’s just news as he announces he needs to go to Greece which Kayla questions. Steve says he just spoke to Marlena and it sounds like John is in a bad way, so he’s going to be there for him.

Stephanie goes to see Marlena, who asks what she can do for her. Stephanie says she came to talk about Everett. Marlena doesn’t think she can get her in to see him again. Stephanie says she knows and apologizes for losing it the way she did. Marlena understands it was difficult to see him that way. Stephanie says she realized she would not be able to get through to him, but she’s hoping Jada could because of their history. Marlena calls that a very good idea and says she will call her but Stephanie reveals she’s a step ahead and that Jada is with him as they speak.

Jada questions Bobby having evidence about an unsolved murder and asks whose murder. Bobby says he can’t tell her that part yet. Jada argues that this is nothing to tease about and to tell her if he knows something. Bobby tells her to come see him tomorrow and they’ll talk about it then.

Paulina calls EJ and leaves a message to call her back as there’s something she needs to discuss with him. Chad approaches and says he needs to ask her a favor. Chad says he normally wouldn’t ask but he’s desperate so she tells him to go ahead. Chad asks Paulina’s permission to exhume his wife’s body.

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Kate goes to Abe and Paulina’s apartment where Abe answers the door. Kate says that Roman told her about Chanel and she’s so sorry. Kate brought flowers for Paulina which Abe notes was very kind of her. Kate asks how Chanel is doing. Abe admits she’s taking it pretty hard. Kate asks about Paulina. Abe says she is also taking it hard as she’s heartbroken for her daughter and blames herself for the miscarriage which Kate questions. Abe explains that when Paulina rescued Chanel from Smith Island, she exposed her to radiation and thinks that could be the reason that Chanel lost the baby. Abe adds that Paulina is at the hospital now, trying to find some answers.

Paulina goes to the hospital and asks Kayla if she has a moment. Kayla says she does and says she’s so sorry that Chanel lost the baby. Paulina asks if Chanel has been discharged yet. Kayla says last she heard, Chanel was resting comfortably and asks if she can do anything to help. Paulina states that Kayla can tell her that it wasn’t her fault.

Johnny checks on Chanel in her hospital room and asks if she’s in pain. Chanel says she’s fine, but she just had a dream about having their baby shower. Chanel says in her dream, they were so happy. Chanel cries that she then woke up and realized they will never meet Noel because they are no longer with us and they’ll never know if it was a boy or girl. Chanel breaks down crying as Johnny hugs her.

Stephanie goes to see Marlena, who says she heard the good news that Steve was released from the hospital. Stephanie confirms she and Kayla are doing their best to get Steve to take it easy, joking that he can’t sit still to save his life. Marlena is glad he’s okay and at home. Stephanie thanks her but guesses that Marlena didn’t ask her to come over for an update on Steve which Marlena confirms. Stephanie guesses this is about Everett and asks if he’s made any progress. Marlena responds that she’s afraid he hasn’t and that Bobby is still in control.

Steve goes to the police station to see Jada, who questions what he’s doing there. Steve says that she said she needed to see him. Jada says she was going to come to him but Steve says he saved her a trip and asks what’s up. Jada informs Steve that she’s sorry to have to do this, but she’s afraid she has to book him for a felony. Steve assumes it has to do with breaking Clyde out of prison. Steve says he knows the drill and waives his right to an attorney and his right to remain silent. Steve questions why they are doing this now when Justin was working on a deal for him. Jada says that a plea deal is still possible, but since he confessed to a crime, she still has to formally charge and book him. Steve responds that it won’t be his first time posing for a mugshot. Jada warns that if Justin doesn’t find a way to get him out of this, he’s looking at up to five years in prison.

Paulina tells Kayla that she didn’t sleep last night, knowing Chanel is in pain and that she could’ve caused that pain. Kayla argues that miscarriages happen more than people think and could be caused by any number of things. Paulina says that Mark told her the same thing but Chanel blames her and she blames herself. Paulina asks Kayla if there’s any way to know for sure what caused Chanel’s miscarriage.

Johnny tells Chanel that he’s sorry he wasn’t there when she woke up. Chanel says it’s okay for him to take a break. Chanel asks if he ever talked to Peyton Russo. Johnny says he left a message but hasn’t heard back. Johnny says he’s probably on set and has bigger things to deal with. Johnny then gets a call back from Peyton. Chanel encourages that maybe he still wants him to come to LA to work on the film. Johnny then answers the call.

Kate tells Abe that she feels so badly for Chanel, Johnny, and all of them as she offers anything she can do. Abe says they will let her know and he appreciates her company. Abe offers her a cup of coffee which Kate accepts. Kate adds that she was going to wait, but she thinks now may be the right time to pitch him an idea about them working together. Abe didn’t think she was serious about that. Kate asks how Abe feels about them working together in the TV business.

Stephanie asks Marlena if Everett’s doctors at Bayview haven’t been able to help him. Marlena explains that Everett’s alter has been protecting him most of his life which is why it’s hard for the professionals to break through. Marlena adds that the staff think it might be helpful if they had someone that knew Everett personally to create a breakthrough. Stephanie assumes that’s why she asked her to come over. Stephanie states that she and Everett were obviously close, but they didn’t know each other for very long and asks if a relative would be better. Marlena says yes but they don’t know anything about Everett’s family, so at the moment, Stephanie is their best bet. Stephanie then agrees to do whatever she can to help and asks if they should head over there now. Marlena says she’s free. Marlena reminds Stephanie that he can be volatile like at the intervention. Stephanie declares that she can handle it as she will do whatever she can to get Everett back.

Kate reminds Abe of the talk show she produced that pushed her housewares line. Abe asks if she’s thinking of reviving it. Kate says no and that she wants to do something new. Kate is thinking about scripting programming, reminding him of when she ran Titan publishing. Kate wants to apply that skill to producing their own television show. Abe says he would never bet against her doing what she sets her mind to, but he doesn’t see where he fits in. Kate argues that he ran the entire police department and mayor’s office, so she thinks television production would be child’s play for him. Abe is unsure about that. Kate admits it would be a learning curve for both of them but says she knows that they collaborate brilliantly and make a wonderful team. Kate adds that she really misses working with him. Abe admits he misses it too and decides that Kate has his attention, so he asks for more.

Johnny tells Peyton that he totally understands and thanks him for calling. Johnny says he would love the opportunity to work together again and thanks him again as they hang up. Chanel asks what he said. Johnny says that he was just really kind and said he’s sorry for what they are going through but they can’t stop the production just for him, so he’s already replaced him. Chanel says that’s too bad but suggests maybe he could join at another time. Johnny assures that he’s not going anywhere because the only place he wants to be is right here with her.

Kayla tells Paulina that she hasn’t had a chance to look at Mark’s notes or Chanel’s charts from yesterday, but she remembers Chanel’s radiation levels were fairly low. Paulina asks Kayla to look at the charts to see if Mark missed anything. Kayla says she will be happy too but she won’t be able to discuss it with her without Chanel’s consent. Paulina says that’s fine as if even if she was at fault, at least Chanel won’t have to live with the uncertainty.

Jada takes Steve in to the interrogation room where he explains that when he broke Clyde out of prison, he took him to the airfield where Clyde was supposed to tell him where Tripp and Wendy were, but Clyde double crossed him and had Officer Goldman knock him out. Steve tells her that when he came to, they were both gone. Jada asks if there’s anything else he wants to add. Steve claims that’s the whole story. Jada then ends the recording and tells him off the record that she totally gets what he did and why he did it because his son was in danger and he couldn’t trust the police department because Goldman was on Clyde’s payroll, so he had no choice but to bust him out. Steve appreciates her saying that and asks if she thinks a judge will feel the same way. Jada thinks he has a pretty good chance but says the only problem is that his story is complete BS. Steve asks what she means, insisting he never would’ve helped Clyde if he hadn’t been threatening Tripp and Wendy’s lives. Jada says she’s not questioning his motives, but his means. Jada says Steve admitted to acting alone, but asks if Ava was involved with this at all. Steve insists that she knows he doesn’t trust Ava so if he wanted someone to watch his back, it wouldn’t be her. Jada brings up Clyde sending the video of Tripp and Wendy to Ava, who sat on it for some time, so she thinks Ava had been planning something. Steve insists it wasn’t with him and that he’s the only person that Clyde asked to bust him out. Jada reminds him that Ava admitted Clyde was blackmailing her in to running drugs through the Bistro. Steve points out that Stefan already took responsibility for everything that happened there. Jada remarks that Ava has a way of getting men to take the fall for her. Jada questions why Steve is protecting Ava after everything she’s done to he and Kayla, assuming it’s because she’s Tripp’s mom. Jada then brings up that they have eye witnesses and security footage showing two people in hazmat suits escorting Clyde to safety after the chemical spill. Jada states that Steve admitted to being one of them and asks who the other was. Steve claims it was Rebecca Goldman. Jada asks if it was John but Steve says of course not. Jada argues that they are partners. Steve says they are partners at Black Patch, but not in crime. Steve questions if she has any actual evidence that he’s lying to her about what happened that night. Jada admits she doesn’t and calls it just a hunch. Steve tells her that her hunch is wrong.

Abe suggests to Kate that they could do a cop show. Kate says that’s not exactly her thing and asks how they could top Law & Order. Abe asks what she has in mind then. Kate informs him that she called Will last night and he advised her to find a project they are absolutely passionate about. Abe says when he thinks of TV shows, he’s been watching Body and Soul which Kate laughs at. Abe says he understands now why people get addicted to soap operas because the characters start to feel like family. Abe tells Kate about one of the characters on Body and Soul reminding him of Kate. Abe mentions that he has some episodes recorded, so he will show her.

Johnny wheels Chanel out of her hospital room where they run in to Paulina, who asks if they are going home. Johnny confirms that Mark gave them the all clear. Johnny says they should get going but Paulina stops them and says there’s something she needs to say to Chanel. Chanel says she doesn’t want to talk right now. Paulina says she could just listen and it won’t take long. Paulina repeats how sorry she is and how if she could go back in time, she would do things differently. Paulina tells Chanel that she loves her and didn’t mean to harm her or her unborn child. Paulina says she doesn’t have to forgive her, but she just wanted her to know that she will regret what she did for the rest of her life. Chanel asks Johnny to take her home now. Kayla then comes over and tells Chanel that she was just reviewing her lab results and she thinks there’s something she should know.

Stephanie and Marlena go to Bayview where Bobby Stein asks what they want. Marlena says they are here to talk to Everett. Bobby says Everett isn’t here but he can take a message. Marlena says they know that Everett lives inside of him because he protects him, but they aren’t here to hurt him. Bobby mocks that they just want him to do years of therapy and confront his past, so that’s not going to happen. Stephanie says they just want to help him but Bobby argues that they don’t know the difference between helping and hurting, so he tells them to get the hell out. Stephanie tries to get through to Everett and asks him to talk to her, saying he doesn’t have to be afraid. Bobby tells Stephanie that she’s wasting her time. Stephanie continues telling Everett that he can trust her and she can help him deal with whatever happened in his past. Bobby tells her to shut up. Bobby says he’s been in here for weeks and questions where she’s been, arguing that things got a little hard and Stephanie abandoned Everett like everybody else. Stephanie says she cares about Everett. Bobby calls her a liar and says he protects Everett from everyone including Stephanie. Bobby tells her to get out of his face and repeats that Everett is not here. Bobby declares that he wants nothing to do with Stephanie, saying he finds her desperate and unattractive. Stephanie wants to hear that from Everett and tells Bobby to let him out.

Abe finishes showing Kate an episode of Body and Soul, commenting on the characters’ similarities to Kate, Kayla, and Marlena. Kate jokes that Abe spending time with that delusional nurse has skewed his reality. Abe wants to get back on track and asks Kate for her thoughts on the show. Kate admits it holds people’s attention and she’s all for strong female characters. Abe asks if she agrees then that they should produce their own soap opera.

Jada guesses she has no choice but to accept Steve’s statement. Steve points out that she has no evidence to the contrary. Jada remarks that her dad always said he was trouble. Jada asks how Kayla feels about him taking the fall. Steve says she’s not happy about it, but understands why he did it and is for him taking responsibility for it. Jada guesses being married to Steve is no walk in the park. Steve admits that he has tested Kayla’s limits lately but vows to find a way to make it up to her. Jada hopes his deal comes through soon, so he has a chance to do that.

Chanel asks Kayla what she found out. Kayla explains that Mark ran some more tests and the results just came back, confirming it was not radiation exposure. Kayla reveals that Chanel had a partial molar pregnancy that happens at conception. Kayla notes it’s not very common but basically the fetus was not viable from the very beginning. Chanel asks if this means she was always going to lose her baby. Kayla says she’s afraid so. Chanel then gets up and hugs Paulina as they cry. Chanel tells Paulina that she’s so sorry for blaming her. Paulina says she has nothing to apologize for. Chanel admits she was so cold and mean to her. Paulina assures everything will be okay. Kayla says now that they know why she had the miscarriage, they’d like to monitor her for a few months to make sure there are no complications. Paulina asks if she can do that remotely because Chanel and Johnny are moving to LA. Chanel then reveals that their plans have changed and they have decided to stay in Salem.

Kate tells Abe that she read that soaps are a dying genre. Abe talks about stories in entertainment borrowing quite a lot from soap operas. Kate brings up soap operas being produced in LA and doesn’t think they are prepared to relocate. Kate suggests they could run it from here which would also be cheaper, noting that she will put money in and has some contacts. Abe thinks they are going to do this then. Kate suggests doing some research before they commit, but admits she’s really excited.

Steve jokes with Jada about his mugshot. Jada tells Steve to get to the courthouse because his bail hearing starts in ten minutes. Steve is glad Justin was able to put that together so fast. Jada says she is too. Steve asks if she means that since he knows that he frustrated earlier. Jada says that’s only because she cares about him. Steve repeats that her dad would be proud of her like he is. Jada thanks him and says it means a lot as they hug. Steve tells her to have a good day as he then exits.

Marlena tells Stephanie that this isn’t working so they need to go. Stephanie apologizes for losing it. Bobby jokes that he could see if there’s any rooms since Stephanie has lost it. Marlena knows Bobby thinks he’s protecting Everett, but argues that he’s making things worse and that Everett will never be free or safe until confronting his own issues. Bobby argues that Marlena thinks she’s always right but he’s been protecting Everett for so long and he’s only made it this far because of him. Bobby warns that if they keep pushing, no one will ever see Everett again.

Kayla goes to the Brady Pub and finds Kate, commenting that she is engrossed in something on her tablet. Kate informs her that she and Abe are starting a new business venture and will be developing a soap opera. Kayla questions the idea and asks if they have any experience. Kate jokes that sometimes she feels like she’s living a soap opera, but otherwise they don’t so that’s why she is doing research. Kate then says that Abe is going to freak out as she discovers in the Soap Opera Digest that Body and Soul is being cancelled.

Paulina goes home and tells Abe that Kayla informed them that Chanel’s baby wasn’t viable since conception. Abe is relieved that means that Paulina is not to blame. Paulina worries that Chanel was going to hate her for life. Abe encourages that she would’ve forgiven her eventually, but now she can be there for her. Paulina then reveals that Chanel and Johnny have also changed their minds about moving to LA.

Johnny and Chanel go home to the DiMera Mansion. Johnny asks if she needs anything. Chanel says just him and asks him to hold her. Chanel says it’s such a relief to know the miscarriage wasn’t her fault or her mom’s and that it just wasn’t meant to be. Johnny encourages that they will get through this together. Chanel apologizes for Johnny losing his dream job. Johnny says to forget about it and tells her that sharing his life with her is already a dream come true. They say I love you to each other as they kiss.

Everett’s voice inside of Bobby tries to tell him that he has to let him out and he should’ve let him talk to Stephanie and Marlena because saying he didn’t want to talk to Stephanie wasn’t true. Bobby insists that he knows what’s best for Everett and it sure isn’t Stephanie.

Stephanie goes to the police station and tells Jada that she’s worried they are going to lose Everett forever and the only way for that not to happen is for Jada to speak to Bobby. Stephanie asks Jada to please speak to her ex husband.

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Kristen is having a drink at the Bistro when she gets a call from Brady. Brady asks if he can take Rachel to the fireworks tomorrow since he has 2 VIP passes. Kristen questions him not having anyone else to take. Brady says he just misses his daughter and hopes to spend more time with her since Kristen will be very busy running DiMera. Kristen insists that she won’t be too busy for her daughter. Brady says he knows Rachel means everything to her as his kids do to him. Kristen decides he caught her at a very good time, so he can take her. Brady thanks her and says he’ll be there around 4 to pick her up as they hang up. Tate comes in and remarks to Brady that he guesses he didn’t get him a VIP ticket. Brady didn’t think he’d want to hang out with them. Tate says it’s not like he has anything better to do thanks to Theresa. Brady offers to get him a ticket but Tate says fireworks aren’t really his thing. Tate then mentions that he heard him tell Kristen that he means everything to him. Brady says that he does, so Tate tells Brady to prove it by stopping Theresa from ruining his life and to let him see Holly.

Holly goes to the Brady Pub and sees Eric at a table. Eric asks how she is. Holly says things have been a little crazy at home lately. Eric guesses having a new baby in the house can turn things upside down. Holly says she’s happy for Nicole and EJ, but she’s really sorry that Eric had to give up his son.

EJ pours a drink in the living room. Melinda walks in and thanks him for the immunity deal. EJ argues that she didn’t deserve it. Melinda says she’s so grateful that she had to come over and tell him how much it means to her. Melinda declares that now there’s nothing EJ can do to her when she tells Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. EJ questions why she would do that. Melinda says out of spite, arguing that EJ forced Paulina to kick her out of her job and blew up her life without a second thought, so now she’s going to blow up his. Nicole then returns to the living room and asks what is going on here. Melinda asks if EJ wants to tell her or if she should.

Stefan and Gabi kiss at the prison. Gabi tells Stefan how wonderful it is to touch him without someone barking at her to stop. Stefan says that will never be a problem again because they are finally getting her out as they continue kissing. Stefan informs Gabi that Rafe is with the warden, finalizing the paperwork and then she’s out. Gabi is glad to be anywhere but there. Stefan tells her to tell him where she wants to go, mentioning Paris, Norway, or Buddy’s Burger Barn. Gabi says it sounds like a full day but there is one place she wants to go more than any other in the world and that’s home. Gabi tells Stefan to take her home.

Melinda tells Nicole that EJ seems dumbstruck so she’ll tell her. EJ then says that Melinda was just thanking him for the immunity deal that he gave her which Nicole questions. Nicole asks if she’s out of her mind, yelling at her that she stole her son, gave her to a psychopath and let them believe he was dead. Nicole asks how Melinda could be so cruel as she screams at her. Melinda knows that they have been through a lot. Nicole brings up Eric too and how it almost killed him to give up Jude. Melinda responds that maybe there is something she can do to make it up to Eric.

Ava meets Kristen at the Bistro and thanks her for inviting her to dinner, but questions if it had to be here. Kristen knows the Bistro doesn’t have great memories but she likes the steak. Ava knows that she didn’t invite her to discuss the menu. Kristen tells Ava that she’s really sorry that Harris left to track down Megan. Ava thinks Harris wanted to put some distance between them too. Kristen questions why he’d want to do that. Ava suggests because of all the lies she told. Kristen argues that she did what any mother would do to protect her child since Clyde threatened her son, so she had no choice but to run drugs through the Bistro. Ava says that may be true, but Clyde didn’t force her to sleep with Stefan. Ava says that she has so many regrets in her life, especially around the men she has loved. Kristen responds that she knows exactly how she feels.

Brady tells Tate that Theresa isn’t trying to ruin his life but Tate argues that she’s still doing a good job of it. Brady brings up Tate sneaking out of the prom and getting a hotel room with Holly. Tate repeats that they just wanted to be alone together without anyone interrupting them but they still found a way. Tate asks what he did that was so wrong. Brady argues that he lied and defied his parents. Tate complains that he felt like he had to and that he’s turning 18 next year. Tate says he’s going to college and asks if Theresa’s going to stalk him there too. Brady argues that Holly jeopardized his future and he could’ve gone to prison, then they wouldn’t be talking college at all. Tate argues that Holly apologized and made a mistake. Tate feels he’s been really responsible lately by looking for jobs to pay back the money he still owes him and he just applied at the club to make more money. Brady asks if he means the club that the DiMeras have a membership to where Holly will likely be at the pool every day. Tate pretends not to know and then admits that Holly might be there at times. Tate tells Brady that the more they try to keep them apart, the more they are going to want to be together. Tate says he doesn’t want to go behind their backs, so he asks Brady to talk to Theresa and get her to let up about him seeing Holly. Brady responds that he can’t do that.

Holly can’t imagine how hard this has been for Eric and talks about how awesome he was with Jude. Eric appreciates that but says it helps knowing that Jude has an amazing big sister like Holly. Holly says Nicole doesn’t think so and she’s always disappointing her. Eric praises Holly but Holly complains that Nicole acts like she’s the worst daughter ever and she doesn’t know how much more she can take.

Nicole questions how Melinda is going to make it up to Eric and what that even means. They are interrupted by Stefan bringing Gabi home. EJ acts thrilled and welcomes them home but Gabi says she’s not feeling it. EJ says he knows it can be overwhelming but calls it so uplifting for Gabi to be back home where she belongs. EJ suggests champagne to celebrate Gabi’s homecoming while he escorts Melinda out. Melinda says she’ll stay for it since she was about to say something important. EJ tells her that it can wait as this is a family gathering. EJ grabs Melinda by the arm and escorts her out of the mansion as she complains for him to let her go. Nicole remarks that Melinda is lucky EJ dragged her out because she was about to scratch her eyes out. Gabi remarks that it’s good to be home.

Outside the mansion, Melinda tells EJ to get out of her way because she’s going back in to tell Nicole everything. EJ sees that she is upset. Melinda complains that she lost her job because of him. EJ then asks what if he offers her a better job?

Eric tells Holly that he’s sorry things are so hard for her with her mom. Holly responds that it just keeps getting worse and says he should’ve seen what happened last night. Eric informs her that he was actually home when Brady and Tate came back from the prom. Holly talks about how crazy they have been and how Theresa acts like she’s a demon seed. Holly adds that Nicole grounded her again, so she’s had one day in the last 6 months where she wasn’t grounded or in a coma. Eric says he’s sorry and wishes there was something he could do. Holly tells him maybe there is. Holly says that Nicole listens to Eric and respects his opinion, so she asks him to talk to Nicole for her.

Tate thought he could talk to Brady and he’d be on his side. Brady says it’s not about sides but they have to have each others’ backs when it comes to co-parenting. Brady admits that he thinks Theresa overreacted, but he still thinks Tate was dead wrong in lying to his parents and sneaking around. Tate argues that what they are doing is completely unfair. Brady suggests a reset where they all take a step back, breathe, and chill out. Brady tells Tate to forget about the country club job because they won’t go for that. Tate complains that he knew this was going to happen and asks what he’s supposed to do all summer then. Brady then pulls out an advertisement and says he has an idea.

Ava asks Kristen what her regrets are. Kristen says there’s too many list but they all have them and no one knows that Ava and Stefan slept together. Kristen suggests Ava just pretend like it didn’t happen. Ava says she already told Harris so she can’t do that. Kristen thought he understood that she was in a bad place, under tremendous pressure from Clyde, and she was protecting him. Ava says that Harris did say he understood and tried to get past it, but she’s not sure she buys it. Ava talks about making a mess with all the men in her life. Kristen encourages her to stop beating herself up about it. Kristen thinks there is something else to consider and brings up that Ava was engaged to Stefan’s identical twin brother, Jake, before he was tragically killed, so it makes sense that there is an underlying attraction to a man with the exact same DNA. Kristen adds that Ava said she was totally wasted when that happened. Ava admits maybe she can buy a little bit of the twin thing but calls it such a big mistake. Ava insists that nobody else can find out about this, especially Gabi.

Stefan pours champagne and offers a glass to Nicole but she says she’s not in the mood to celebrate. Gabi states that Melinda turns her stomach too but even she can’t ruin this day for her because she’s back home with the man she loves. Gabi is grateful that Stefan waited for her. Stefan says he would’ve waited forever but he’s grateful that he didn’t have to. Nicole acknowledges that there has been bad blood between them but she hopes they can move forward too. Gabi says she hopes so too. Nicole congratulates Gabi on her freedom and says she’s really happy for them. Gabi thanks her and says that’s very generous of her. Gabi adds that she’s happy for Nicole and EJ getting their baby back. Gabi says she can’t wait to meet her little nephew. Stefan jokes that he looks a lot like Nicole and nothing like EJ. Stefan brings up Gabi needing a hot shower, so Gabi says she might need some help. Stefan and Gabi then head upstairs together.

Melinda asks EJ what better job since the only job she’s interested in is the one he stole from her, unless he’s considering giving that back to her. EJ says he’d be more than happy too but doesn’t think Paulina would be happy with the game of musical chairs in the job. Melinda brings up EJ being ousted from his position of power at DiMera, so he has nothing to offer her. Melinda declares that she’s going back inside to destroy his life.

Brady presents Tate with an ad for a lacrosse camp in upstate New York. Tate asks if this is a joke. Brady assures it’s not and that it could be a really great experience that could also get top college recruiters to get their eyes on him. Tate responds that he’s not bad at lacrosse but no one will want to recruit him. Brady thinks he’s selling himself short because he talked to the coach, who praised him. Tate asks when he even said he wanted to play college lacrosse. Brady says they talked about it but Tate says he was on the bench all season. Tate points out all the money it would cost and that he’d have to stay at an all guys dorm and work out for 12 hours. Brady suggests it would give Theresa time to cool off and when he comes back in the fall, maybe they could talk about he and Holly getting together again. Brady calls it a great idea and asks Tate to give it some thought. Tate responds that he thought about it and there’s no way he’s doing it as he crumples up the ad and drops it to the floor.

Eric tells Holly that he thinks he needs to give Nicole some space after everything that happened with Sloan. Eric then reveals he’s thinking about leaving Salem. Holly argues that he can’t as they would miss him so much. Eric says that’s nice of her to say. Holly talks about things just getting worse as her best friend isn’t talking to her and she can’t even leave the house except to pick up takeout. Holly states that Nicole is tracking her on her phone and knows exactly where she is at all times, while she doesn’t even know who is living at the house or which DiMera is going to stab the other in the back. Holly complains that Nicole is making her life miserable and if Eric leaves, she’s going to cry. Eric promises that things will get better. Holly disagrees and says she doesn’t need to tell him what it feels like to not be able to be with someone you really want to be with. Holly asks Eric again to talk to Nicole about letting her see Tate. Eric says it’s really not his place to give parenting advice so that has to be up to Nicole and EJ.

EJ warns Melinda that if she tells Nicole that Jude is Eric’s baby, she will be outed as a baby kidnapper and will never work again. EJ says she damn well better think about that because she may destroy his life, but she would destroy her own as well. Melinda asks what EJ’s job offer is. EJ offers her general counsel at DiMera. Melinda questions him wanting to work for Kristen when Kristen killed her daughter. EJ argues that Kristen was out of her mind then when she thought her baby had died. Melinda insists it would be her worst nightmare to work for Kristen and adds that EJ is in no position to offer the job anyways. EJ says he will speak to Kristen and he’s sure she would be willing. EJ adds that Melinda despising him is incentive enough for Kristen. Melinda asks about Belle being general counsel. EJ explains that she’s on leave to work on her marriage so the attorney in her spot is just a placeholder. EJ assures that he’ll see to it that the job is Melinda’s if she wants it. EJ says the district attorney has power, but she would be working for a multi-national company that has power and she’d be making a lot more income. EJ notes that her alternative is to be poor and jobless while destroying both of their lives. Nicole comes out from the mansion and questions what the hell Melinda is still doing there.

Kristen assures Ava that her secret is safe with her. Kristen toasts to her new job as the new CEO of DiMera. Ava congratulates her and says one glass of champagne is her limit tonight since she has an early shift at the Pub in the morning. Kristen questions Ava going from running a company to working at the Pub. Ava says her job prospects weren’t great after the drug bust at the Bistro. Kristen then suggests Ava come work for her.

Gabi and Stefan shower together and talk about dreaming of this for months. Gabi talks about washing away everything from prison and the distance between them. Gabi jokes now that she’s home, she wants more than anything for Stefan to shave his mustache which he agrees to do and then they kiss.

Ava asks if Kristen is interested in her as a personal chef or her skills as a mafia boss. Kristen says neither and that she’d just love to have a friend come work for her, especially one who shares her world view. Kristen admits that she needs an ally in the snake pit. Ava points out that EJ would lose his mind. Kristen calls that another reason since EJ needs to be knocked down a notch or twelve and admits that getting under his skin is one of her favorite pastimes. Ava says she completely understands. Kristen encourages that it would be great and then Ava can say goodbye to her sad little Pub room with the smell of clam chowder. Ava declares that Kristen is making her an offer she can’t refuse. Kristen then welcomes Ava to DiMera.

Brady doesn’t think Tate understands and declares that he’s not giving him a choice which Tate questions. Tate says he literally just told him to think about it. Tate complains that Brady really doesn’t care about what he feels or thinks. Tate calls him worse than Theresa since she’s at least straight about her crazy rules. Tate asks if Theresa knows he’s trying to send him away again. Brady says he’s trying to make it easy on him whereas Theresa will probably call Shane to send him to military school for the summer. Tate complains that this is his last free summer and Brady is getting to decide how he spends it. Tate remarks that it doesn’t take a shrink to understand that he can’t stand to see him and Holly happy because Brady and Theresa have no idea what it’s like to be happy. Brady argues that Tate has had two dates with Holly and both ended up in disaster. Tate asks whose fault that is. Brady declares that he has set him up for the camp and he’s going whether he likes it or not.

Holly complains to Eric that EJ is crazy about Nicole, so he’s just going to go along with whatever she says and couldn’t care less about her. Eric says that’s not true, pointing out that EJ arranged the treatment in Italy that saved her life. Holly feels she’s still not as important to EJ as his own kids. Holly thinks EJ looks at her at times like he just disapproves of her. Eric suggests she could be imagining that and encourages her to keep an open mind and get along with EJ. Holly asks what the point is, arguing that Nicole will divorce him soon since they have to be close to the expiration date as it never works out and is only a matter of time before one of them does something to blow it all up. Holly remarks that sometimes she wishes Nicole just stayed with Eric forever. Eric is sorry he can’t do more to help. Holly says it’s okay as none of it is his fault. Holly guesses she better get the food and go before Nicole sends out a search party. Holly asks Eric not to leave Salem. Eric tells Holly that he loves her and he will be praying that things get better for her. Holly thanks him and then goes to get her food.

EJ tells Nicole that he and Melinda were just discussing the disposition of a few important cases. Melinda says they resolved it and thanks EJ as she then walks away. Nicole then questions why EJ did it. EJ asks what she means. Nicole questions what possible reason EJ could have to give Melinda an immunity deal after everything she put them through.

Stefan shaves and joins Gabi in the bedroom. Gabi says that’s so much better and comments that her robe feels really good after all that time in prison clothes, but she doesn’t want to wear it right now and only wants to feel Stefan against her body as she drops her robe. Stefan removes his robe as well as they kiss onto the bed.

Tate asks Brady if there’s anything he can do to change his mind about that. Brady informs him that it’s a done deal and he’s going. Brady says the summer will be over before he knows it, so he knows he’ll have a great time if he gives it a chance. Brady then exits the room. Tate then pulls out his phone and calls Holly. Tate asks if she’s okay. Holly says not really and asks about him. Tate says not even close. Tate then asks Holly how she would feel about running away together.

EJ tells Nicole that he hated helping Melinda and if it were up to him, he would’ve nailed her to the wall but he had no choice. Nicole asks why the hell not. EJ explains that Rafe was desperate to help Gabi and Stefan was playing on family loyalty. EJ says after what happened with Kristen at DiMera, he thought it would be best to put Stefan and Gabi under their debt. EJ points out that the truth is that Gabi was innocent. Nicole argues that Melinda was not innocent and calls it sick. Nicole decides she needs time out here alone. EJ says he’ll be inside and then heads back in. Nicole thinks back to Eric telling her that he might be leaving Salem.

Eric remains at the Pub and checks his phone, finding out that he has been offered a position in the Paris office.

EJ sits in the living room as Kristen walks in. Kristen comments on Jude being asleep and says she’s off to bed as she has an early morning conference call with Hong Kong. EJ stops her to ask her for a favor about a potential hire.

Ava remains at the Bistro and pours another glass of champagne as she calls Roman. Ava thanks him for everything he’s done for her but announces that she just got a new job.

Gabi lays in bed and talks to her daughter Arianna on the phone. Gabi says she can’t wait to see her and to tell Will and Sonny that she will be taking the DiMera jet to Phoenix to see her first thing in the morning. Gabi then hangs up and lays in bed with Stefan. Stefan bets Arianna will be thrilled to see her tomorrow. Gabi tells Stefan how good it feels to be held after all this time. Stefan says to him too. Gabi remarks that she’s sure it was really hard for him to be apart for so long and that he must have been so lonely. Stefan kisses her and tells her that he missed her. Gabi comments on Stefan not giving in to temptation. Stefan then thinks back to having sex with Ava, but tells Gabi there’s not a chance as she is the only woman that he wants to be with, now and forever as they continue kissing.

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Abe joins Paulina at the hospital. Paulina hugs him and thanks him for coming. Abe says he got her text and asks what happened. Paulina explains that Chanel started having very bad cramps so she and Johnny had to rush her here. Abe asks if the baby is okay. Paulina responds that the baby is not okay at all.

Johnny sits with Chanel in her hospital room. Chanel tells him that she didn’t realize until now how much she loved having a little life growing inside of her that they made and how much it meant to her. Chanel declares now they will never know if it was a boy or a girl. Johnny tells her that he’s so sorry.

Eric goes to the Spectator office and asks Nicole if she has a moment. Nicole thought he wasn’t coming in today. Eric says he wasn’t going to but there’s something he needs to tell her. Nicole asks what it is. Eric then announces he might be leaving Salem.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ calls Rafe and says he spoke with the judge about Gabi and if he wants Gabi released from prison, he needs to find Melinda Trask immediately, drag her down to the station and make sure she brings the evidence that she’s holding onto illegally. Rafe says that might be easier said than done. EJ argues that this is about Gabi and Rafe has an entire department that he can put to work, otherwise Gabi will be spending the rest of her days in prison.

Stefan goes to prison to visit Gabi (now played by Cherie Jimenez). Gabi says she’s so happy to see him as they hug. Stefan tells her how much he’s missed her. The guard comes in and tells them no touching. Stefan apologizes as he warns that if they do that again, he’s out of there. Stefan asks Gabi how she is. Gabi responds that she’s relieved to be out of solitary but she’d think Clyde was still around with the way she’s been beaten up. Gabi says it’s okay as it was broken up quick but Stefan is still upset by it. Gabi tells Stefan to forget it because she just wants to make the most of their visit. Stefan responds that they are going to have a lot more than that as he declares today is the day that she goes free.

Rafe tells EJ that he’s aware that Melinda is laying low but he’s confident that his guys can track her down. EJ questions why they are still on the phone then. Rafe says it’s because of the other thing he wants. EJ tells Rafe that the judge will not let Gabi go without seeing the evidence that Melinda is holding onto. Rafe says that Melinda is not going to give up the black book until she gets an immunity deal. EJ argues that it took a lot of persuasion and the judge has all but agreed to overturn Gabi’s sentence but only if he has the black book in hand. EJ tells Rafe that if he wants Gabi out of prison, he must find Melinda and get her to turn over the black book while he will take care of the rest. EJ hangs up and complains to the portrait of Stefano that times like this make him wish he was an only child. EJ remarks that Stefan has forced him in to this position and Melinda is a loose cannon so anything he does is a risk, but he has to do if it he wants to keep Nicole.

Nicole questions why Eric is leaving town. Eric responds that he’s leaving for his own personal reasons. Nicole asks where he will go. Eric says he’s applied for a few job opportunities in other cities, so he’s just hoping they pan out and then he will move. Nicole asks if he’s leaving because of her.

Gabi tells Stefan that she appreciates him trying to cheer her up. Stefan insists that she will go free today. Gabi wants to believe him but she’s afraid to hope. Stefan gets it but assures it’s not a pipe dream as the judge believes in the new evidence. Stefan says with EJ back as district attorney, he has the power to grant Melinda immunity in exchange for the black book. Gabi worries that he doesn’t see how this could all fall apart. Stefan promises that it won’t but Gabi reminds him that EJ hates them and questions why EJ would want to help her.

Nicole tells Eric that what she meant to ask was if he’s leaving because it’s too painful to be around Jude. Eric says no and that it actually warms his heart to see Jude. Eric admits that what’s painful is leaving. Nicole knows Eric spent all those months with Jude and they seemed inseparable. Eric says that’s why they need some time apart, so he can accept that Jude is not his son and he’s not his father. Jude then wakes up crying.

Johnny asks Chanel if she has any more pain. Chanel says she’s fine and just trying to get comfortable since Dr. Greene said she’ll be there for awhile. Johnny says he wants to keep her overnight as a precaution. Johnny adds that if it were up to him, he’d carry her out right now. Johnny offers to go home and get some of her stuff. Chanel thanks him and tells him not to let Paulina in because she doesn’t want to talk to her. Johnny agrees to take care of it and says he’ll stop by the Pub on his way back because she must be starving. Chanel responds that she’s actually not and she has no more cravings. Johnny then exits the room.

Paulina explains to Abe that when the doctor let her back in, Chanel said the miscarriage was all her fault for exposing her to radiation. Abe hugs her and says he’s so sorry. Johnny approaches so Abe tells him that he’s so sorry as Paulina just told him what happened. Johnny says it’s tough and he’s just heading home to get her some stuff since the doctor wants to keep her overnight. Paulina offers to go sit with Chanel while he’s gone but Johnny says that won’t be necessary. Paulina feels Chanel shouldn’t be alone in the room but Johnny informs her that Chanel doesn’t want to see her and asks her to please respect her wishes.

Stefan tells Gabi to trust that the plan to free her is well on it’s way to coming together. Gabi reminds him that they screwed EJ out of DiMera and he came after her with both barrels when she first got arrested and made sure she was put behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit. Stefan insists that this is EJ’s chance to make it right and that he’s on their side now. Gabi questions why. Stefan thinks back to blackmailing EJ. Gabi demands an answer as to why Stefan is so confident that EJ will come through for her. Gabi talks about Stefan and EJ stabbing each other in the back so much and questions what has changed.

Rafe brings Melinda in to the interrogation room. Melinda complains about how humiliating it was to be dragged off the street by the cops. Rafe says she made it too easy as they caught her while she was picking up an order of tacos. Melinda question what she is doing here. Rafe tells her that they need the black book now. Melinda questions that being why he dragged her down here. Rafe argues that she was already pushing it as district attorney, but now she’s just an ordinary citizen who is in possession of stolen evidence. Melinda repeats that she won’t turn anything over until she has immunity over the mess with EJ and Nicole’s kid. Rafe tells her that she’s got it. Melinda doesn’t believe him and says she knows all his tricks. Rafe insists that there are no tricks and that EJ has already signed off on the deal which shocks Melinda, who questions why he would do that.

EJ texts Stefan that Rafe is handling getting the book from Melinda, so he should have news soon. Johnny then comes in to the living room. EJ questions him not being at the airport, asking if he and Chanel are leaving for LA today. Johnny responds that they were but then they stopped by Paulina’s to say goodbye and then something happened. EJ asks if it’s about the job. Johnny says it’s not about that. EJ says he’s starting to worry him. Johnny then reveals that Chanel lost the baby.

Paulina tells Abe that she hates Chanel being in the hospital room all alone and complains that she just wanted to keep her company. Abe states that Johnny made Chanel’s wishes quite clear. Paulina knows Chanel doesn’t want to see her because she thinks she’s the reason that she lost the baby. Abe questions if Dr. Greene said the miscarriage was from radiation exposure. Paulina says that Mark said it wasn’t likely, so Abe points out that she’s not to blame then. Paulina adds that Mark also said he couldn’t completely rule it out but he tried to comfort her. Abe encourages that she can’t blame herself and that Chanel is young and has plenty of time to get pregnant again. Paulina is sure that Chanel is thinking all would be well if it wasn’t for her and that she’s the reason that she lost the baby.

Nicole tries to get Jude to stop crying, so Eric offers to help and sings to him which gets him to stop crying. Nicole is sure Jude misses Eric so much. Eric says Jude has her now and calls him lucky.

Chanel looks over her sonogram with tears in her eyes until Abe comes in to the room. Abe tells her that he heard about the baby and his heart breaks for her and Johnny. Chanel then breaks down crying as Abe hugs her. Abe asks if she needs anything. Chanel says she’s fine and thanks him. Abe tells Chanel that Paulina feels terrible about what happened. Chanel responds that she should. Abe tries to talk about how it’s possible but Chanel cuts him off and shouts that she never wants to hear about radiation again and she definitely doesn’t want to talk about her mother. Abe agrees to just sit there then.

EJ gives Johnny a drink and says he has all his sympathy. EJ asks how Chanel is doing. Johnny says she’s doing as well as could be expected and will be staying at the hospital overnight. EJ offers anything he can do. Johnny questions why he’s being so nice and if his sympathy is even real of he’s privately relieved. Johnny complains that EJ didn’t think they should have gone through with the pregnancy at all. EJ states that Johnny is his son and he loves him, so his sympathy is real because in the end, he wants what he wants. EJ says that when Johnny is in pain, he’s in pain as he hugs him.

Nicole thanks Eric for calming Jude down. Eric says she would’ve figured it out on her own. Nicole jokes that she hasn’t exactly been mother of the year this year. Nicole tells Eric that she doesn’t want him to leave town, but she understands if he does. Nicole adds that she’ll still miss him. Eric says he’ll have to see if he gets anything from the job opportunities since he hasn’t yet. Eric tells Nicole that he’ll see her later and he will let her know what happens as he then exits the office.

Stefan tells Gabi that he managed to persuade EJ to see the light. Gabi questions how and what if EJ double crosses him. Stefan assures that he won’t and says that he reminded EJ that DiMeras value family over everything else and that an external attack on one of them is an attack on all of them. Stefan calls Gabi one of them. Gabi knows that there is more. Stefan gets EJ’s text, saying that Rafe is on the case. Stefan assures Gabi that Rafe won’t allow any double crossing. Stefan tells Gabi that it’s only a matter of time before she is out of prison.

Melinda argues that EJ hates her for what she allegedly did. Rafe says that Stefan was able to persuade EJ to help Gabi. Melinda adds that EJ hates Gabi even more than her. Melinda says no one inherited Stefano’s taste for revenge more than EJ and questions EJ being willing to let go of what she allegedly did. Rafe tells her to stop doubting the immunity deal that she’s extremely lucky to be getting. Melinda then agrees to hand over the black book on the condition that until EJ’s deal is signed, sealed, and delivered, he’s not getting a single page which Rafe accepts.

Eric goes to the Brady Pub and sees Paulina alone at a table. Eric asks if everything is okay. Paulina says not really, so Eric asks if there’s anything he can do. Paulina informs him that Chanel lost her baby. Eric says he’s so sorry. Paulina thanks him and then realizes Eric’s situation. Eric say it’s fine and that Johnny and Chanel must be heartbroken. Paulina confirms that they are and that Chanel blames her, so she can’t even comfort her because Chanel doesn’t want her anywhere near her.

Johnny returns to Chanel’s hospital room. Chanel tells him that Abe was just keeping her company. Abe says now he will leave the two of them alone. Abe tells Johnny if he ever needs to talk. Johnny mentions just talking to EJ and that it helped. Chanel thanks Abe for stopping by. Abe says his heart goes out to both of them and then exits. Johnny sits with Chanel and asks if Abe tried to convince her to forgive her mother. Chanel says he started to but he backed off when she asked. Chanel understands that Abe would try to defend Paulina as his wife so he’ll always be on her side. Johnny assures that he will always be on her side.

Stefan tells Gabi that she will see when Rafe is done and she will walk out with her head held high. Gabi wants to believe it. Stefan encourages her to make plans to make it real and give herself something to believe in. Stefan talks about wanting to get roses, candles, champagne, and a bubble bath for her. Gabi jokes that when she walks out, it will be straight to a shower with maximum pressure to wash prison off of her and then maybe they can think about romance. Stefan says there won’t be any thinking, just feeling, as they will make love in their bed for the next hundred years. Gaib says that sounds perfect but she’s not signing off on anything for a hundred years until she sees her daughter. Stefan assures that they’ll take the DiMera jet to Phoenix. Stefan calls her the love of his life and declares that she’s finally coming home to him. Gabi says it all sounds like a dream which is why it’s hard to believe and worries about it not coming true. Stefan assures that she will see that it will.

EJ gets a call from Rafe and asks if he has the book. Rafe responds that Melinda won’t turn it over without a signed agreement. EJ says he’ll send it over to him now and instructs him to get the book to the judge and hangs up. Nicole then comes home with Jude. EJ greets Nicole and tells Jude that he missed him and he’s so lucky to be his father. Nicole asks if everything is okay. EJ reveals that Chanel had a miscarriage and that Johnny stopped by earlier but they are staying at the hospital. Nicole is shocked and talks about how much they were looking forward to the baby. Nicole is sorry that they won’t have the same happy ending as they did. EJ declares that they are very lucky to have Jude and now all is right in the world for their little family. Nicole says she’ll take Jude upstairs and check back with him after.

Stefan tells Gabi that he managed to convince the warden to let him stay past visiting hours while they await word from the judge. Stefan feels there’s no reason the judge won’t make an immediate ruling. Rafe then arrives and tells Gabi that she’s getting out as they hug. The guard reminds Rafe of the no touching rule. Stefan says he’ll show him touching and kisses Gabi.

Johnny asks if Chanel is hungry yet and offers to still make the Pub run but Chanel says she doesn’t have an appetite. Chanel points out that Johnny could still make his flight to LA if he hurries. Johnny asks if she’s crazy and declares there is no way he’s leaving her. Chanel brings up that the director Peyton Russo is waiting for him on set. Johnny doesn’t care but Chanel argues that it’s his dream. Johnny tells Chanel that she is his dream and his life, so the only place he wants to be is here with her as they hug.

Abe joins Paulina at the Pub. Paulina asks how Chanel is. Abe says she’s going to be fine. Paulina is glad she’s not all alone. Paulina says it’s been a long day and she needs to go fix her face to she steps away. Eric comes over and tells Abe that he heard about the baby and that he’s sorry for them all. Abe thanks him and asks how Eric is doing since he heard he’s suffering through a loss as well. Eric says he’s fine and just trying to figure things out. Eric admits it’s hard. Abe remembers when he and Lexie had to give up Isaac and how difficult that was. Abe states that in time, he had to accept that he wasn’t his child.

EJ pours a drink in the living room. Melinda walks in and thanks him for the immunity deal. EJ argues that she didn’t deserve it. Melinda says she’s so grateful that she had to come over and tell him how much it means to her. Melinda declares that now there’s nothing EJ can do to her when she tells Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. EJ questions why she would do that. Melinda says out of spite, arguing that EJ forced Paulina to kick her out of her job and blew up her life without a second thought, so now she’s going to blow up his. Nicole then returns to the living room and asks what is going on here.

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Stefan sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, wondering what is taking so long. EJ then arrives so Stefan asks what happened and where he’s been. EJ responds that he was tied up in court, trying to get his wife out of prison. Stefan asks where she is and when she’s coming home. EJ then responds that she isn’t.

Nicole sits at the Spectator office with Jude and talks about EJ being pretty upset about Johnny moving to California so they have to do everything they can to lift her spirits. Nicole then gets a call from Eric and says she heard he wasn’t coming in today, so she asks if everything is okay. Eric is at the Pub and says he’s fine and just wanted to call to check on her. Nicole assumes he heard about the drama with Tate and Holly at the prom. Eric confirms he happened to be at Marlena’s when Brady came home with Tate.

Brady is shocked to learn that Alex and Theresa are engaged. Brady calls it unexpected and tells Alex that he doesn’t know what to say. Alex suggests he could try “congratulations” but senses that he’s not really feeling it.

Theresa questions how Sarah tracked down an address for Xander’s mom as she thought Bonnie said it was a dead end. Sarah explains that Xander called his aunt even though she had been estranged from his mother, but Fiona recently reached out and gave her an address. Theresa questions if she’s still at that address. Sarah declares that the only way to find out is sending her a wedding invitation and seeing what happens but Theresa tells her that she can’t do that. Sarah questions why she can’t invite Xander’s mother to their wedding and why Theresa even cares. Theresa claims she’s just heard that she has a lot of issues and is a raging alcoholic. Theresa asks why they are assuming she still is when she could be sober now. Theresa argues that she could be a loose cannon ready to go off like Konstantin. Bonnie calls this a completely different situation and says it’s not like Xander’s mom will try to kill anybody. Theresa says she’s just ruined that she will ruin everything like Sarah’s wedding to Xander. Theresa asks what if Fiona gets bombed and say awful things. Sarah jokes that anyone could do that. Sarah knows she doesn’t know Xander’s mother but she chooses to believe she would be happy to be at the wedding. Bonnie questions why exactly Theresa cares so much when she isn’t Xander’s biggest fan. Theresa says she cares about them, Maggie, Alex, and Justin so she thinks if this woman comes to Salem and starts stirring things up, there could be some really terrible consequences for all of them.

Alex knows Brady and Theresa have history but he didn’t think he would have a problem since just the other night, he wished them the best. Brady claims that it’s just that Alex marrying Theresa affects Tate and admits that he thinks they are moving too quickly. Alex reminds Brady that he bought the ring awhile ago and was going to propose on Valentine’s Day. Alex says he partly didn’t feel he was ready for the responsibility of committing to a recovering addict. Alex starts to say more but stops. Brady says they are talking about his ex-wife so he won’t be telling him anything he doesn’t already know. Alex says it’s more his own cynicism as he always has a hard time trusting people which he calls not the best way to go through life. Brady asks if he’s having a hard time trusting Theresa. Alex says he had a hard time in the past but now, he completely trusts her. Brady then warns that maybe he shouldn’t.

Nicole tells Eric that she’s more upset with Theresa than Holly. Nicole calls Theresa insane for insulting Holly. Eric admits that Theresa can be high strung sometimes. Nicole complains that Theresa put all the blame on Holly like she’s a criminal mastermind and none on Tate. Eric asks what Holly had to say. Nicole says she groaned and moaned and now she’s grounded again. Nicole adds that what disappoints her the most is that Holly was lying to her again after all they had been through. Eric says he understands and he knows they love each other a lot. Eric calls them both kind and good people. Nicole thanks him. Eric encourages that this too shall pass and says he’ll let her get back to work. Eric reminds Nicole that he’s always there for her and Holly if they need him. Nicole thanks him and tells him to have a good day as they hang up. Xander then arrives at the Spectator office with Victoria and comments on them both being on baby duty. Nicole reveals that she just asked Chad for time off so she’ll be on baby duty at home. Xander congratulates her on getting her son back. Nicole says she’s grateful and calls it a dream come true. Xander acknowledges that it must be for EJ as well but that for Eric, it must be his worst nightmare.

Stefan angrily reminds EJ that they had a deal where he agreed not to tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s father while EJ agreed to get Gabi out of prison. EJ tells him to keep his voice down but Stefan screams that he won’t until his wife is out of prison. EJ shouts that he tried his best which Stefan mocks. Stefan declares that if EJ is striking out, he’s losing his family. Stefan warns EJ to try harder because his house of cards depends on it. EJ complains about Stefan threatening him. EJ says he met with the judge and presented the evidence that Gil likely murdered Li and he recommended Gabi’s release. EJ adds that the judge was receptive to his argument but there’s one hitch. EJ reveals he provided photos of Clyde’s black book but the judge insists on wanting the physical evidence in hand to move forward, otherwise Gabi is not getting out of prison.

Sarah doesn’t get Theresa’s concern about terrible consequences of Xander’s mother coming to their wedding. Sarah argues that she’s an alcoholic, not a homicidal maniac, and she could be sober by now. Theresa admits she might be overreacting a bit. Theresa talks about when someone has a drinking problem and they tend to not have a censor and say really mean, destructive things. Theresa says that with all that this family has gone through, the last thing they need is more drama. Theresa brings up Victoria but Sarah says she is her concern, not Theresa’s. Theresa realizes that she’s being overprotective and blurting things out, upsetting everybody. Sarah tells her it’s okay and to just trust that she and Xander have thought this through. Sarah acknowledges it might not go perfectly but they are willing to take the risk. Sarah says they need to get the wedding invitations out before the post office closes. Theresa says she didn’t realize she was in a time crunch and then suddenly offers to help with the invitations.

Alex complains about this being the millionth time that Brady suggests he shouldn’t trust Theresa. Brady asks if it bothered Alex when he found he and Theresa in bed together recently. Alex admits it did but says he can hardly hold that against her, because he was sleeping with Kristen and they were both playing stupid games but it’s over now. Alex declares that he knows he wants to be with Theresa and she made it very clear she wants to be with him too. Brady asks if he’s sure she wants him or his money?

EJ reminds Stefan that they don’t have the black book because Melinda is illegally holding it hostage. Stefan tells EJ to go get it then. EJ responds that he doesn’t know where Melinda is as she isn’t responding his calls and she isn’t at home which may be because he just stole her job at Stefan’s behest. Stefan questions blaming him now. EJ tells Stefan to face that his elaborate plan blew up in his face because Melinda absconded with the only piece of evidence that will free Gabi. EJ declares that now Melinda will never cooperate with them and blames Stefan for doing this. Stefan warns that EJ’s head is still on the chopping block so he shouldn’t relish this moment. EJ says he’s not relishing it and has no idea what the hell they are going to do at this point. Stefan decides they need to find a way to get Melinda to cooperate and he thinks he knows how they are going to do that.

Nicole tells Xander that she does feel bad for Eric, especially since this is the second time he fell in love with a baby and had to give it up. Xander says he was trying to do something good when he did it but he knows it was terrible and he was trying to spare Eric and Sarah the pain of losing a child. Xander says in the long run, it did work out pretty good for him. Xander then jokes that Nicole is the OG of baby stealing so maybe Sloan was just taking after her. Nicole calls him a piece of work Xander calls her a hypocrite. Nicole questions why Xander is pretending to care how Eric feels when he didn’t care while gleefully destroying their marriage or when he tried to shoot Eric and put Marlena in a coma instead. Xander asks why she wants to work for him if he’s such a monster and offers to fire her.

Roman sees Eric at the Brady Pub and asks what he’s up to. Eric says he was just checking some web sites and mentions seeing Kate earlier, noting that she seemed a little down which Roman confirms. Eric questions that even with Lucas being free. Roman then reveals that Lucas’s first decision as a free man was to leave for an extended visit with Allie and Will in Arizona. Roman is sure Lucas will be back sooner than later but it just seems like they’ve had to say too many goodbyes lately. Eric says not to pile on, but he may have one more goodbye in the near future. Roman questions who else is leaving town. Eric then reveals that he is. Roman questions if he’s taking a trip. Eric says he means moving as it’s something he’s been struggling with for the past few weeks. Roman understands but it makes him sad to hear him say that. Roman asks where Eric would go. Eric says there are opportunities for other jobs in photography work in other cities. Roman thought he was very happy with his job at the Spectator. Eric says he loves it and he’s proud of the work he and Nicole did with the piece on the homeless. Roman guesses this is more about losing Jude then. Eric responds that there’s actually another problem and it’s Nicole.

Nicole tells Xander that she’s taking time off to care for her son so he can try and fire her and see what Chad says about it. Xander agrees not to fire her but questions her picking a fight with the boss. Nicole says she wasn’t and blames him. Xander decides all is forgiven and he’ll accept her apology. Nicole tells him to forget it as she doesn’t care anyway. Xander says he’s just grateful they can put their past differences behind them and they both came out ahead since now Nicole is married with her son while soon, he and Sarah will be married with their daughter in attendance. Nicole questions Sarah agreeing to marry him again. Xander confirms that she’s working on wedding invitations right now and is going all out to make their wedding special, including even convincing him to invite his mom which surprises Nicole.

Sarah admits they are under a time crunch and asks if Theresa is sure she wouldn’t mind pitching in. Theresa claims that she’d be so happy to help. Bonnie remarks that Theresa is usually the last person to offer free labor, pointing out that she didn’t help her move boxes when she asked. Theresa then admits she has an ulterior motive and that’s because she’s hoping they will return the favor when it comes to her wedding which Sarah questions. Theresa then shows her ring and reveals that Alex proposed last night. Sarah congratulates her. Bonnie asks if they picked a date. Theresa says not yet, but the sooner the better as far as she’s concerned. Bonnie starts talking about how Maggie would love to mend fences with Alex and she’d like for Sarah and Theresa to get along. Bonnie then suggests maybe they should have a double wedding.

Alex says it’s a little insulting to suggest Theresa is only interested in him because he’s rich. Brady says he didn’t mean to insult him as it’s not about him, but about her since Theresa has a history of chasing men with money. Brady calls that one of the reasons she was interested in him at first too and she did some desperate things to get her hands on his money. Alex brings up Theresa marrying Brady while blackout drunk in Las Vegas and says he’s heard it all. Alex gets that Theresa is willing to do some extreme things but insists that is not the case here. Brady asks how he can he be so sure. Alex points out that Theresa was interested in him before she had any idea that he was inheriting Victor’s fortune. Brady asks what if she did have an idea? Alex questions how Theresa could’ve known that he was Victor’s son. Brady reminds him of when they went to Greece and how they went to se Konstantin but Theresa stayed back at the hotel where Shane dropped off Victor’s briefcase which included the only evidence that Alex was Victor’s son. Alex asks if he’s saying that Theresa secretly opened the briefcase. Brady says he knows that Theresa likes to snoop and that she was curious so she could have opened the briefcase since it was the only thing returned from Victor’s plane. Alex realizes if that were true then Theresa would have known the truth about the fortune before they ever even slept together.

Bonnie jokes that double weddings are very popular in Salem and they seldom go wrong except for one time they had two double weddings. Sarah suggests not talking about that. Bonnie thinks a double wedding makes sense since they basically have the same guest list, except Xander’s mom. Theresa points out that the problem is that she and Xander don’t like each other. Sarah acknowledges that Xander isn’t Alex’s biggest fan either and things are especially tense now since finding out that Alex was Victor’s son has made Xander feel like an outcast. Bonnie encourages that this could strengthen the bond between Alex and Xander. Theresa remains unsure while Sarah calls it not a good idea for anyone involved. Bonnie thinks that after everything they’ve been through, a super sized wedding is exactly what the Kiriakis family needs.

Nicole brings up Xander and his mom not getting along. Xander says they were fine when he was a kid as he didn’t start getting in to trouble until he was a teenager. Xander says his dad tried to be there for him in his way, but his mom was flat out done with him like he was a huge burden to her. Nicole is sure it was more complicated than that. Xander feels he was bad news and she wanted nothing to do with him, pointing out that she didn’t even show up to court when he was convicted of manslaughter. Nicole reminds him that Victor stepped in. Xander says Victor got years off his sentence, became a mentor to him, and definitely saved his life. Xander feels his mom didn’t like that one bit. Nicole suggests she thought Victor would be a bad influence on him. Xander says things really fell apart when his dad died and his mom couldn’t take the pain so she decided to numb herself with drinking. Xander says he tried to be there for her but she shut him out. Xander thinks he must have reminded her of his dad. Xander says it was like he lost both parents, but he’s thankful for Victor stepping up when no one else did and letting him work for him. Xander decides he’s sure that Nicole doesn’t care about his sob story. Nicole responds that she’s actually glad he shared with her as it turns out that he’s actually kind of human.

Roman asks Eric about having problems working with Nicole because he still has feelings for her. Eric points out that he isn’t even divorced yet so romance isn’t even on the radar. Roman asks what the issue is then. Eric responds that Nicole brought Jude to work the other day and he of course said no. Roman asks if that was a lie. Eric admits he really loves to see Jude as it was hard saying goodbye. Roman guesses it’s living in the same town as Jude and not being able to be in his life which Eric calls more than he can bear.

Stefan brings up that Melinda asked Rafe for immunity but he couldn’t give that to her, though EJ can. Stefan instructs EJ to give Melinda what she wants and make sure she doesn’t face any charges for stealing Nicole’s baby. EJ asks how the hell Nicole would feel if he allowed Melinda to walk and he can’t tell her that Stefan is blackmailing him. Stefan doesn’t give a damn how he handles it with Nicole. Stefan orders him to handle Melinda, get the evidence, and get Gabi out of prison. Stefan warns EJ to do it today or he will tell Nicole the truth as he then storms out.

Brady tells Alex to think about it. Brady goes over how Theresa could’ve pried open the suitcase, seeing the news, and suddenly going from flirtation to wanting to seal the deal. Brady calls the timing too good. Alex argues that’s not how it played out since Theresa tried to seal the deal with Brady, but he rejected her harshly and he was just there to comfort her. Brady believes that’s what Theresa planned all along, knowing Alex would come in to pick up the pieces. Alex calls it impossible and says he’s sure their hook up was not pre-meditated. Alex adds that if that were ture, it would mean Theresa was playing him the whole time and he can’t and won’t believe that. Alex declares that Brady is wrong.

Bonnie points out that it would be very easy to add Alex and Theresa’s name to the wedding invitations. Sarah says that she and Theresa will talk about it on their own time so Bonnie agrees to drop it for now. Bonnie asks Theresa how prom was and brings up how her daughter Mimi told her about the dance at Salem High 20 years ago where kids dumped blood on Chloe. Theresa remarks that she wouldn’t have minded if they dumped blood on Holly which Sarah questions. Theresa apologizes for forgetting that Holly is Sarah’s niece. Theresa explains that they had just found out that Holly and Tate have been secretly dating even when they told them not to. Sarah knows Holly messed up when she didn’t clear Tate’s name but she’s a kid and she made a mistake. Theresa remarks that she knows Holly too well because she got caught up in drugs too, lied to her parents, and fell in with the wrong crowd. Theresa doesn’t want Tate dating someone like her. Sarah says from what Maggie says, Holly is doing great, not doing drugs, studying hard and turning her life around so she deserves a second chance. Theresa says that’s great just not with her son. Bonnie encourages that she was a wild child too and eventually they grow up. Bonnie remarks that Theresa isn’t the lying, scheming gold digger that she once was…

Eric thinks the only way to put Jude behind him is to put some distance between them. Roman says he understands and brings up when he took a job in DC, it was to get over Marlena but also trying to deal with the fact that Belle wasn’t his daughter. Eric asks if moving away helped him. Roman doesn’t want to say but admits that it did and that is why he will respect Eric’s decision if he chooses to move. Roman adds that selfishly, he will be very sad to see him go. Eric tells him he doesn’t have to worry about anything because nothing is set in stone.

Nicole never thought she would say this but she can relate to Xander since she had major issues with her mom growing up and they fought all the time. Nicole says she blamed her for things that weren’t entirely her fault, but she knows what it’s like to be a teenager feeling like the world is crashing down on her. Nicole talks about feeling like a disappointment to the most important person in your life does a number on your self esteem. Xander asks if they ever worked things out. Nicole says thankfully they were on good terms before her mom died, which is why she thinks it’s good that Sarah invited Xander’s mom to the wedding so maybe there is a chance to repair their relationship before it’s too late. Xander says he’s not too optimistic but decides he would like to introduce his mom to Victoria. Nicole hopes his mom does go to the wedding as she thinks something good can come out of it.

Bonnie tells a story about getting in trouble with the cops. Theresa then asks if they’ve seen the stamps. When Bonnie and Sarah start looking for them, Theresa steals the envelope with Xander’s mom, Fiona Cook’s, wedding invitation.

Brady tells Alex that he’s not claiming to know anything for sure but he’s just saying that it could have hypothetically gone down like that. Alex responds that Brady’s theory is trash and warns him not to say it again, especially in front of Theresa. Theresa then arrives and asks about hearing her name. Theresa asks Alex to lunch which he says he would love to do right now. They go to leave but Brady stops Theresa and says there’s something he has to say to her. Brady informs her that Alex told him the good news, so he congratulates her on her engagement. Theresa thanks Brady and then leaves with Alex.

Xander walks through the town square with Victoria where Sarah joins them. Xander asks how things went with Bonnie. Sarah mentions Theresa helping them which Xander questions. Sarah thinks Theresa was just laying the ground work to ask her for a favor later.

Bonnie is excited that they got done in time for her to watch Body and Soul. Bonnie accidentally knocks over the trash can and finds Fiona’s wedding invitation inside. Bonnie questions who put that there and worries that Sarah let Theresa get in her head. Bonnie then decides to put a stamp on it and calls it a little push to help family do the right thing. Bonnie says that Sarah will be grateful and decides she will put it in the mailbox herself after she watches Body and Soul.

Eric goes to the Spectator office and asks Nicole if she has a moment. Nicole thought he wasn’t coming in today. Eric says he wasn’t going to but there’s something he needs to tell her.

EJ calls Rafe and says he spoke with the judge about Gabi and if he wants Gabi released from prison, he needs to find Melinda Trask immediately.

Stefan goes to prison to visit Gabi (now played by Cherie Jimenez)

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Update written by Joseph

Marlena joins Brady in the living room at home and comments on it being a quiet morning. Brady informs her that Tate has yet to wake up from his room, so their daily debate about him having his airpods in at the table will have to wait. Brady feels Tate is trying to sleep the day away to avoid the consequences of what he did last night. Marlena says that was a shame about the prom with Tate and Holly. Brady calls it disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel. Marlena isn’t sure that was necessary. Brady talks about how they told Tate he wasn’t allowed to see Holly from the beginning, but he decided on his own to defy them. Brady says it doesn’t happen all the time, but he and Theresa have one mind about this which Marlena questions. Brady asks what she thinks. Marlena wonders if Brady’s reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how he feels about Theresa.

Bonnie enters the living room at the Kiriakis Mansion and says she’s surprised to see Theresa up so early. Bonnie figured she’d be sleeping in and asks how prom night was. Theresa tells her that she walked in just in time to stop two kids from having sex, revealing they found Holly and Tate at the Salem Inn. Bonnie thought they weren’t supposed to see each other. Theresa confirms that and says they found out Tate was going behind their back to see Holly even after everything she did to ruin his life. Bonnie guesses last night was a total disaster for everyone then. Alex walks in and says not everyone as he kisses Theresa. Alex then declares that one thing went very right last night as he shows off Theresa’s ring.

Xander and Sarah sit together in their living room and talk about their wedding invitations coming in. Xander talks about being grateful that they will have a perfect wedding especially after Maggie’s almost wedding to Konstantin. They talk about being glad he’s gone and decide no more talk about that as they will only focus on their upcoming wedding. Xander agrees as they kiss.

Leo sits down at the hospital and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay. Leo remembers meeting Mark in the town square. Mark comments that he looks like he got some bad news. Leo responds that it’s his mother, who is in prison. Mark tells him he’s sorry and sits with him. Leo explains that he just came from visiting her to finally tell her that she’s been wrong about him for his entire life. Leo thought it would be this cathartic moment and triumphant vindication, but it turned out to be anything but. Leo doesn’t know why he’s surprised that his mother can still make him feel utterly worthless and miserable. Mark then hugs Leo which surprises him.

Chanel gets a pain in her stomach, causing Johnny and Paulina to worry as they check on her.

Brady tells Marlena that there is nothing going on with he and Theresa and they just talked about how they need to focus on co-parenting Tate. Marlena assumes there was a reason they needed to talk about that. Brady admits that something happened and they had been getting closer because of what they have gone through with Tate. Brady says they had a moment. Marlena asks if that was all. Brady knows it was only a moment because right after, Theresa said she wants to be with Alex. Marlena asks what Brady wants.

Bonnie comments on Theresa’s ring and guesses Alex spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it. Alex responds that Theresa is worth it. Bonnie asks when this all happened. Alex says it was last night. Theresa gets a call from her dad and says she’s going to tell him the good news as she exits the room. Bonnie then asks Alex if he’s told Justin.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s taking the wedding invitations to the Kiriakis Mansion since Maggie has an old book of family addresses, so Xander gets to stay home with Victoria. Xander brings up the conversation he had with Maggie about how much he hated Konstantin and says that her response threw him as Maggie told him that he was a lot like Victor and maybe Victor saw himself in him which is why he was so hard on him.

Leo thanks Mark for being very nice and then realizes he’s a doctor. Mark introduces himself. Leo acknowledges his name being the same as the Mark Greene on ER. Leo talks about having a doctor boyfriend once. Leo brings up that Mark told him the other day that he was not gay. Mark questions if he said that. Leo confirms that he did and then asks if it’s not true.

Johnny wants to get Chanel to the hospital and call a doctor. Chanel doesn’t think they need to and says it’s just cramps. Chanel thinks she’s fine now as they sit her down. Paulina recalls when she was pregnant and encourages that she’ll feel better when Abe comes home with the food. Chanel’s cramps then get worse so Johnny decides they are taking her to the hospital and they exit.

Brady doesn’t think his feelings really matter here. Marlena says they always do. Brady declares that Theresa chose Alex so he accepted it and he’s moving on and he would love to change the subject. Marlena apologizes for bringing up a topic that’s uncomfortable for him to talk about. Brady appreciates his concern and says he usually values her input, but on this subject, not right now. Marlena understands and says she’s going to work. Marlena tells Brady that she’s always on his side. Brady thanks her for that as she then exits.

Alex informs Bonnie that he has not had a chance to tell Justin yet about his engagement to Theresa. Bonnie questions why not and suggests calling him right now. Alex doesn’t think that’s news that Justin wants to hear right now. Bonnie asks why that would be. Alex explains that he and Justin had a bit of a disagreement over of his relationship with Theresa. Bonnie assumes that’s because Alex found Theresa in bed with Brady. Alex states that Justin seems to think that meant something to Theresa, but they talked about it and Theresa said she only did it to make him jealous. Bonnie talks about Theresa manipulating but Alex says he doesn’t want to have the same talk with her that he had with Justin. Bonnie argues that Justin cares about him and doesn’t want to see him get hurt. Alex says that’s very kind but he’s a big boy now. Bonnie knows Justin isn’t his biological father but he still has a big love for him in his heart and they are both protective of him. Alex argues that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Bonnie asks if he’s sure about that since she doesn’t have the best track record with relationships and Alex is also super rich. Bonnie asks if Alex doesn’t think he could do better as Theresa then comes back in to the room.

Sarah knows Xander has been struggling with the fact that he and Victor weren’t close when he died, but he knows deep down that Victor loved him. Sarah brings up when Victor made Xander CEO of Titan. Xander argues that he undermined him and replaced him with Philip. Xander mentions that they did get along against Kristen but brings up switching Sarah’s baby. Sarah knows Xander regrets that. Xander calls it unthinkable now and says no one could ever replace their daughter. Sarah thanks God that she finally came to her senses and told him that Victoria is his daughter. Xander says he was so worried when they were together back then and Victor was just using him to do his dirty work. Xander says maybe Victor did see a bit of himself in him which is why he had him do terrible things. Sarah disagrees. Xander questions why Victor didn’t leave him in his will then.

Leo points out that Mark said he wasn’t gay, so he asks if he’s bisexual but Johnny and Paulina arrive with Chanel and call on Mark for help. Mark asks what’s going on. Chanel complains of really bad cramps. Johnny says the pain seems to come and go but feels like it’s getting worse as they rush her to a hospital room. Mark asks Paulina to step outside. Paulina refuses and says she’s not going to leave Chanel alone. Johnny points out that he’s there, so Paulina says she’ll be right outside the whole time and exits. Mark says they will see how her baby is doing. Chanel admits that she tried to hold it together in front of Paulina but she’s really scared. Johnny promises her that everything is going to be fine.

Marlena goes to the hospital and runs in to Leo. Marlena asks if they had an appointment. Leo says no and swears he didn’t know she would be there but they have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow so he will find a way to white knuckle it until then. Marlena decides she has a few moments before her next patient and agrees to see Leo now.

Theresa questions Bonnie trash talking her behind her back. Bonnie responds that it’s nothing she wouldn’t say to her face and states that Justin simply has some concerns about her and Alex. Alex says he told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, he trusts Theresa and plans to spend the rest of his life with her. Theresa thanks him but doesn’t understand Bonnie’s sudden 180 since she was recently very supportive of her involvement with Alex. Bonnie says that was before she discussed it with Justin. Theresa guesses Justin turned her against her then. Bonnie argues that Justin is just protective of Alex. Bonnie says on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout the house for lots of people. Bonnie adds that Sarah is on her way over so she can help her with her wedding invitations. Theresa remarks that won’t take long and jokes that it will be a short list because Xander doesn’t have many friends. Bonnie says his side might be a little light but she’s sure a few of them won’t mind moving over to fill the void. Bonnie adds that Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

Sarah tells Xander that it’s not like he was singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will since he didn’t leave anything for anyone except Maggie and Alex. Xander understands he’s not the only one that Victor snubbed, but he feels it was Victor’s last chance to show him that he meant something to him. Xander can’t believe he’s grieving Victor. Sarah hopes she and Victoria can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give him. They kiss which Xander calls a wonderful start. Sarah says they’ll have to finish later since she has to go. Sarah then stops to ask if Xander is sure he doesn’t want to take another shot at trying to find his mom. Xander assures that the number he gave her was the last one he had for her, so he takes it as fate’s way of saying it’s best not to find her. Sarah knows he and his mom have had issues. Xander gets that she’s eager for her to be at the wedding and he understands Sarah wants Victoria to know her grandmother. Sarah doesn’t want Xander to be saddled with the same regret he had with Victor as far as not mending fences before losing him. Xander then reveals there may be one other way to reach his mom.

Sarah thought Xander lost touch with his mother. Bonnie says he did but Sarah is trying to get them back in touch so they can mend fences and invite her to the wedding. Sarah questions that being a good idea. Bonnie and Alex both ask why it wouldn’t be. Sarah mentions hearing that she’s a raging alcoholic and questions having someone like that around the baby. Bonnie responds that just because someone has an addiction doesn’t mean they should be shunned and suggests maybe she has changed, like Theresa. Theresa reluctantly agrees but says she’s kind of concerned for Sarah and asks what if Xander’s mother causes a huge scene. Bonnie laughs and says they are used to scenes around here, especially at weddings. Alex notes that Theresa seems awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem and asks if there’s something she wants to tell them.

Leo sits with Marlena and informs her that he went to see his mother at the prison to try to quiet her voice in his head all the years. Marlena clarifies that she thought they could work on that in therapy but Leo thought it would be wise to do it in person, face to face. Marlena guesses it didn’t go well. Leo confirms it was a disaster. Marlena asks what she said. Leo says she said that he was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate, and that he had deserved all the misery that had befallen him. Marlena says that must have been so hard for him to hear. Leo says he should’ve expected it, but guesses he hoped that his mother would take him in his arms and have an epiphany. Marlena encourages that just because his mother said those things, doesn’t mean they are true. Leo asks why it feels that way when she says them then. Marlena explains that as children, they depend on their parents to thrive. Marlena states that Leo is no longer a child so he’s no longer dependent on his mother and thus there’s no reason to give her the power over him. Marlena tells Leo that he can do anything he’d like and be himself. Leo adds that the hunky doctor seemed to think he was worth talking to. Marlena asks which hunky doctor is that.

Mark tells Chanel that they are going to do a quick ultrasound to try and figure out what’s going on. Johnny encourages Chanel that everything will be alright and that Mark will take good care of them. Mark then announces he’s very sorry but he’s afraid that Chanel has had a miscarriage, shocking Chanel and Johnny. Johnny doesn’t understand as they were just there and everything was fine. Mark says it changed. Chanel asks if the soft markers caused this. Mark says there could be any number of reasons and mentions that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Mark adds that he will send in a specialist to try and get them more answers. Mark tells them that he is so sorry for their loss as he then exits the room. Chanel and Johnny break down crying in each others’ arms.

Leo tells Marlena that he met this gorgeous doctor the other day and he gave him water, then today he comforted him. Marlena points out that Leo just met this man. Leo says he’s not getting his hopes up for a romance and mentions that he said he’s not gay but then acted surprised when he reminded him that he said that. Leo asks if she thinks maybe he is gay. Marlena says she doesn’t know. Leo asks if she knows Mark and if she’s gotten any vibes from him. Marlena says she’s heard the name but doesn’t think she’s met him. Leo asks if Marlena has heard any chat about him. Marlena says if she did, she wouldn’t repeat it or speculate about him which Leo accepts. Leo declares that whether he’s gay or not, they had a lovely moment. Marlena is glad to hear that for him, but notes that he doesn’t know anything about this man, so she thinks he shouldn’t read too much in to this. Marlena wouldn’t like to see Leo get hurt. Leo thanks her and says it’s unlike his mother, who lives to see him get hurt. Leo bets that Diana is in her cell now, gloating about how bad she made him feel. Marlena suggests talking about that in their next session since they are out of time. Leo guesses that tomorrow they can figure out why he wants love from his horrible mother. Marlena calls him a very worthwhile human being and says she’s impressed with his desire to get to know himself and come to terms with his emotionally abusive mother and father. Leo declares that tomorrow, they will work on getting him to embrace that he’s a worthwhile person. Leo tells Marlena that he will see her tomorrow for their actual session as he then exits her office.

Theresa claims she’s not so much concerned about Xander’s mother but after what happened with Konstantin, they should all be wary about inviting long lost family and friends out of the blue. Bonnie says she gets it but tells Theresa that she won’t have to worry since the number Xander had for his mom didn’t belong to her anymore and they have no other way of reaching her. Alex jokes that they won’t have to worry about any unexpected guests at their wedding since he’s already found all of his long lost relatives. Theresa hopes that’s true. Alex assures that is and says he has to get to work, so he exits.

Xander finishes a call with his mother’s sister and tells Sarah that the longshot paid off even though his aunt and mother didn’t get along, he didn’t think they would keep in touch but apparently his mother hit her up for money a few months ago. Xander reveals she didn’t have his mom’s phone number, but she did have her address which excites Sarah.

Brady goes to work at Basic Black and thinks back to having sex with Theresa until Alex walks in and says he’s sorry to hear about the prom last night. Brady is sure Theresa told him all about it. Brady is surprised that Theresa didn’t call him last night to tell him about EJ and Nicole’s reaction. Alex informs him that Theresa was busy and it was partly his fault which Brady questions. Alex then reveals that he proposed and that he and Theresa are now engaged, shocking Brady.

Sarah goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks Bonnie for offering to help with the wedding invitations. Bonnie says she’s so happy to assist and Maggie already gave her the address book. Sarah then excitedly reveals they have Xander’s mom’s address after all which worries Theresa.

Xander tells Victoria that there’s a chance now that she will meet her grandma. Xander says at least one of them are excited about it.

Mark talks on the phone about having to deliver the bad news to Chanel and Johnny that they lost their baby. Mark says they always know the right thing to say and he’ll see them tonight. Mark then hangs up and runs in to Leo. Leo says he’s sorry to hear that he had to deliver bad news. Leo asks if he was on the phone with a friend or a significant other, then says it’s none of his business. Mark reveals it was actually his girlfriend and says he better get going. Mark then walks away. Leo remarks that answers that.

Paulina returns to the hospital room to find Chanel and Johnny crying. Paulina asks what happened. Johnny reveals that they lost the baby. Paulina can’t believe it and asks how that happened. Chanel responds that it happened because of what Paulina did and angrily declares that it’s all her fault.

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