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Holly remains in the town square as Tate walks by. Holly asks how his visit with Rachel went as she hugs him and says she’s there for him. Tate talks about feeling like there’s nothing he can do to help Rachel. Holly encourages that he is helping by just being there and visiting as she knows that meant a lot to her. Holly suggests maybe next time, she could go with him but Tate says it’s family only right now and not a good idea which Holly questions. Tate then reveals that he found Sophia with Rachel when he was there.

Rachel asks Sophia if she’s okay. Sophia claims that she’s fine. Rachel encourages that Johnny is her cousin and he’s great while she really likes Chanel too, so they will take really good care of her baby. Sophia responds that all that matters is that he’s in a good home with people that love him, but admits it makes her a little sad too. Rachel asks if that’s why she’s not talking to anyone. Sophia says that’s not why, but it means so much to her that she didn’t tell Tate since she doesn’t want him to know that she’s not talking on purpose because he feels he might go tell everyone. Sophia feels she can trust Rachel, but Rachel questions what if she can’t trust Sophia.

Johnny and Chanel talk in the town square. Johnny is considering canceling his trip to Chicago to cover Stephanie’s book tour because they’ve only had Trey for three weeks and he feels it’s unfair for him to go and leave Chanel to hold things down. Chanel insists that Johnny has to go since it is his job. Johnny points out Chanel having a job too and encourages her to delegate to her staff at the Bakery. Chanel states that she has realized between their families and her job, she’s been spreading herself too thin, so she declares that she has come to an important decision.

Stephanie has a box of Christmas decorations at home as Alex comes in and questions what she’s doing when she has a book tour to get to in a few hours. Stephanie explains that Christmas is her favorite holiday and she won’t have much time to decorate before then. Alex suggests he sort through the ornaments and then they can decorate the tree together when she gets back. Stephanie says she will hold him to that as she will be thinking of him the whole time she’s gone. Stephanie holds a mistletoe over them as they kiss.

EJ is in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, on the phone with Rita and tells her to keep him posted. EJ hangs up as Cat arrives and says she’s still really worried about Chad as something has to have happened to him.

Alex suggests they take the mistletoe into the other room but Stephanie says the Titan car has already picked Kate up, so she will be there any minute. Alex jokes that he only has himself to blame as he encouraged her to do this and now she’s a big time author. Alex wishes he could go with her on the tour. Stephanie points out that the first stop is only one night, so she will be back and they can pick up exactly where they left off. Alex says that’s what he likes to hear and they kiss until there’s a knock at the door. Stephanie assumes it will be Kate but is surprised to see Steve and asks what he’s doing there.

Holly questions Sophia being with Rachel. Tate says she was just in her room when he got there. Holly guesses she didn’t put it together that they would both be at Bayview and asks what Sophia was doing in her room. Tate says he has no idea and neither did Rachel, but he just wanted to be upfront with her that every time he visits Rachel, he could end up seeing Sophia there too. Johnny asks Chanel about her important decision. Chanel says they can talk more when he gets back but she’s been thinking a lot about how the two of them are working four jobs and being parents is like a fifth job. Johnny offers to stop teaching but Chanel says no and talks about hiring a new baker or assistant manager at the Bakery, but it would cut in to their bottom line. Johnny understands she wants to spend more time with their son. Johnny adds that there is always another option in going to EJ about his trust fund but Chanel says absolutely not.

EJ tells Cat that she made it clear that she’s concerned about Chad. Cat insists something is wrong and asks about EJ having someone look in to it. EJ then says there’s no need as he reveals that Chad reached out to him.

Sophia assures that Rachel can trust her. Rachel argues that Sophia lied to Tate about her baby and questions how she knows that she’s not still lying. Sophia clarifies that she really thought Tate was her baby’s father and still wishes he was. Sophia calls it a mistake and asks if Rachel will hold that against her like everyone else has. Sophia swears she wasn’t trying to hurt anyone. Rachel says she gets it now and apologizes for accusing her of lying. Rachel says that her teacher always accuses her of things she didn’t do and she hates it. Rachel argues that she’s not a bad girl. Sophia says neither of them are bad, they are just misunderstood which makes Rachel smile. Sophia feels that makes them kindred spirits, where they have more in common than they realize. Sophia thinks they should figure out a way to help each other out.

Holly tells Tate that she’s not thrilled that Sophia keeps popping in to their lives like this, but she would never tell him that he can’t visit his sister. Holly gets an alert on her phone that they got a 98 on their film project which means she got an A+ in the film class. Holly asks what Tate got. Tate checks his phone and sees that he got a C-.

Steve tells Stephanie that he’s sorry to interrupt but he wanted to see her off before her big tour. Stephanie calls that sweet but asks why everyone is acting like she’s being shipped off to the arctic for a year when it’s one night in Chicago. Steve says it’s her first major public event so he wanted to wish her luck. Stephanie thanks him and says she really appreciates that. Steve tells her how proud he and Kayla are. Alex says he is too. Stephanie gets a text from Kate that the car is there. Steve exits to walk her out while Stephanie tells Alex that she will see him soon. Alex tells her to call as soon as she gets there as they kiss goodbye and say I love you to each other. Stephanie then exits.

Cat questions EJ hearing back from Chad. EJ says that Chad texted him not long after Cat left his office and that he said they shouldn’t be concerned as he was going off the grid to clear his head. EJ adds that Chad’s custody hearing with Jennifer is tomorrow so he can’t imagine he would miss that. Cat questions Chad not even acknowledging the hearing. EJ states that it was just one brief exchange. Cat questions Chad not responding to him since. EJ asks if there’s a reason that she is giving him the third degree when he’s been nothing but forthcoming with her. Cat says she knows that, so EJ questions why he feels that she doesn’t believe him.

Tate claims to Holly that his grades haven’t come in yet. Holly talks about her excitement and says she’ll have to text Marie. Holly says she has to get back to work with going through Stephanie’s fan mail and they agree to meet up later. Tate stares back at his grade with a worried look.

Steve returns to Alex and admits he didn’t just come to wish Stephanie well but he came to see Alex. Alex asks if that means he got information on the weird fan letter she got. Steve says he turned it over to some people he trusts including a handwriting analyst. Alex asks if they found anything useful. Steve confirms that the person who wrote the letter is left handed, probably male, and close to Stephanie’s age. Steve adds that what concerns him is that the handwriting shows the letter was written by someone with obsessive thoughts and emotional instability which they say is no surprise. Alex says that doesn’t make him feel any better about any of this.

Chanel is not comfortable with Johnny asking EJ for any favors. Johnny argues that it’s not a favor as it’s his money. Chanel says he would have to ask EJ’s permission to access his trust fund early and worries that any favor would lead to EJ trying to worm his way back in to their lives. Chanel asks if that’s a risk that Johnny is willing to take. Johnny says of course not as he hugs her. Johnny suggests they talk more about it when he gets back from Chicago. Johnny promises they will find a way to make this work.

Cat assures EJ that she believes him, but he knows how much she cares about Chad and the thought that something happened to him. EJ apologizes for being insensitive. Cat says she’s sorry and of course EJ cares about his brother. Cat says she and Chad weren’t together that long and she thought she would be able to get over it easier, but it’s like she gave Chad her heart and he pinched it to death and then flung it back to her which EJ recognizes as a line from Wuthering Heights. EJ then excitedly declares that he can’t believe it but he recognizes her voice and realizes that she was the woman with him in Italy.

Rachel doesn’t get how she and Sophia can help each other. Sophia points out that they are both here to get better and go home, but if they aren’t careful, they could get stuck there for a very long time. Sophia suggests they stick together and have each others’ back to make sure that doesn’t happen. Rachel questions why they wouldn’t want them to get better. Sophia says they longer they keep them there, the more they can charge their family. Sophia tells Rachel that they will make her go to group therapy and then one on one sessions. Sophia calls the group therapy a total waste of time but warns that the doctor will try to trip her up in the one on one sessions, so she needs to be very careful as one wrong word, they will use it to extend her stay. Sophia adds that she stays mute so she’s not giving them any ammunition. Rachel talks about being in therapy for a long time and dodging Marlena’s questions since she was in first grade. Sophia jokes that she knew she liked her. Sophia tells Rachel that there is no internet and she won’t be able to use her phone. Rachel gets upset and questions how she’s supposed to talk to Brady or Tate. Sophia says she can’t except for the landline but she will be watched the entire time. Rachel complains that she hates it here. Sophia says she didn’t want to bum her out, but wanted her to know the truth now instead of finding out the hard way. Sophia encourages that they can make the place tolerable, like getting extra dessert. Rachel wishes there was something she could do for her. Sophia says she’s sure she will think of something.

Johnny and Chanel go through the town square with Trey and run in to Tate. Tate comments on Trey seeming really happy. Chanel says they are too. Tate says back when he thought he was Trey’s father, all he wanted was for them to be his parents because he knew he’d be in really good hands and he was right, so he’s glad it worked out for everyone, except Sophia. Chanel asks if he’s heard how Sophia is doing. Tate admits he saw her at Bayview but she doesn’t seem to be doing much better. Johnny says he’s sorry to hear that and to hear about Rachel too. Tate says he hates it but keeps telling himself that she has to go through this to get better. Chanel and Johnny talk about feeling bad for Rachel having to go through the trial and then Kristen escaping from prison. Tate says she’s definitely been through a lot. Johnny sends his best and says he’ll make a point to visit Rachel when he gets back from Chicago which Tate is sure she would appreciate. Trey wakes up crying, so Chanel takes him for a walk. Tate then asks Johnny if there’s anything he can do to bring up his C- grade in his class.

Alex tells Steve that he doesn’t like any of this as Stephanie is a celebrity now. Alex says most of her fans are great but having one bad apple is par for the course. Steve guesses he’s talking about when they were on Body and Soul. Alex recalls the fan mail then making it clear that they really believe he is that character and the fantasies. Alex worries that it will be double for Stephanie. Alex wishes Jeremy didn’t out Stephanie to Leo and regrets pushing her. Holly then shows up at the door and says she was hoping to catch Stephanie before she left for her tour. Alex says she just missed her and asks if there’s something he can help with. Holly says maybe as she was going through her fan mail and flagged some more letters which she thinks is from the same guy as before.

EJ calls it unreal as Cat claims not to understand what he’s talking about. EJ says he doesn’t know how to explain. Cat says she’s lost. EJ explains that ever since he started reading Wuthering Heights, he’s been getting hit with flashes of memories from when he was Italy, recovering for a very long time. EJ says it was a woman reading that book to him and he couldn’t recognize her face or her voice until now, declaring that it was her. Cat calls it not possible. EJ argues that it was seven years ago. Cat says she hardly remembers any of her life after the accident and what Clyde did to her. Cat admits she was sent to a specialist in Italy but questions it being possible that they were in the same facility. EJ feels it explains so much, like why he’s been drawn to her ever since finding out she wasn’t Abigail.

Johnny tells Tate that the C- he got was generous at best. Tate thought he was doing well in his class. Johnny says he was on the assignments he turned in, but he missed a lot of them. Tate guesses they slipped through the cracks with everything going on. Johnny understands and says they did finish the class early, so he could work on some of those missed assignments but he would suggest not doing that since Tate mentioned struggling in his other classes too. Tate admits that he’s failing most of them. Johnny says once he marks his missing assignments as late, his grade might jump to a C+ or maybe a B- which won’t help his overall average. Johnny advises Tate to work on getting his other classes up to passing grades. Johnny says he’s rooting for him and to let him know if he can help. Tate thanks him and walks away.

Holly says she’s not a handwriting expert but they all look the same. Steve agrees while Alex points out that they are all sent from Salem and it’s like a letter a day. Holly adds that they all say the same things. Steve reads that the letters say “I love you” and “I want to be with you”. Holly apologizes and says she wasn’t trying to upset Alex. Steve assures that she did the right thing by bringing the letters to them. Holly asks if he’s not worried that Stephanie is in danger. Steve says not yet since there are no threats or escalation. Holly assures he’ll be the first to know if she finds any more of these letters.

Cat questions how EJ is drawn to her. EJ says he hadn’t put his finger on it but when the entire town turned it’s back on her, he couldn’t bring himself to and felt the need to account for her. EJ says now he knows it’s because she once looked out for him and read Wuthering Heights to him for hours on end. EJ says when she quoted it just now, the memory hit him like a wave. EJ states that they must have had a very real connection.

Sophia plays cards with Rachel. Rachel thanks her for making Bayview seem less scary. Rachel knows Sophia hates it too, but she’s glad she made a friend who will help her get through it. Sophia says she feels the exact same way.

Holly returns to Tate in the town square. Tate says he was just talking family stuff with Johnny. Holly asks if he wants to go Christmas shopping. Tate says he will miss her so much when she goes to Paris for Christmas. Holly says it will only be a week and that he’ll be seeing her nonstop when they go back to school next semester. Tate says he can’t wait and hugs her, hiding his look of worry. Johnny asks if Chanel is sure she’s okay taking care of Trey by herself tonight. Chanel assures that she will check in at the Bakery and then head straight home. Chanel adds if she needs anything, she’ll call Paulina and tells him to leave so he can get back home to them. Johnny says he loves her as they kiss.

Cat tells EJ that this is a lot to process and asks if it could really be possible that they already knew each other. EJ thinks it would explain why they’ve gotten along so well and feels their history had been trying to find it’s way to the surface. Cat says if this is true, she has a lot of questions. EJ says he does too and suggests they figure it out together. EJ invites her to dinner tonight at the Bistro but Cat suggests EJ have the cook make them dinner here. They then agree to meet back here for drinks at 5.

Alex asks Steve if they shouldn’t involve the police. Steve says there’s no escalation or anything to go off of yet. Alex asks if he doesn’t think Stephanie is in danger then. Steve responds that if he did, he’d be on his way to Chicago. Alex says that’s fair enough as they shake hands. Steve says he’ll be in touch as he then exits.

Stephanie arrives at her hotel room in Chicago and sends a text to Alex that she just checked in and is going to do some work before heading down to the signing. Someone dressed in all black then approaches her hotel room door, but turns and walks away.

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Leo goes to visit Marlena in the hospital and accidentally wakes her up. Marlena tells Leo that it’s so good to see him.

Kate goes to see Maggie at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie guesses Kate wants to talk business. Kate gives her a folder of numbers she needs to look over and reveals that Stephanie’s second novel Write Out is slightly underperforming. Kate says they knew it would take a dip when they asked romance fans to pivot to mystery, but they still have the book tour to bring things around. Maggie worries that if things don’t improve soon, she has a decision to make about Titan’s bottom line. Kate questions it being that bad. Maggie feels she can’t lay people off at Christmas time while Kate tells Maggie that her problem is that she isn’t ruthless enough.

Holly runs in to Arianna in the town square. They talk about having so much to tell each other. Arianna says she has to tell her about Thanksgiving while Holly asks if she’s seen Tate. Arianna says she hasn’t gone by the Pub yet and asks why. Holly explains that she texted him yesterday and today but he hasn’t responded, so she’s worried that Tate is really mad at her.

Tate goes to see Brady at home and asks how he is. Brady says he’s heartbroken seeing Rachel in that much pain and knows it has to be hard for him too. Tate says it is, but Brady is the one who had to take Rachel to Bayview so he can’t imagine how upsetting that must be for him. Tate asks how Rachel is doing. Brady says she’s all settled in her room but she hates it. Brady says he tried to comfort her but she just cried and begged him to take her home. Tate hugs Brady and says he’s so sorry. Tate encourages that they will visit as much as they can when it’s allowed. Brady wishes he could all day and all night but they have to go by visitation hours. Tate assures he will be there whenever he can. Brady adds that there’s something he needs to know before he goes to visit Rachel. Brady reveals that the reason he admitted Rachel to Bayview is not what he thinks.

Sophia gets up from her hospital bed in Bayview and enters Rachel’s room. Rachel states that she knows her. Sophia then suddenly smiles big and says hi to her. Rachel brings up that Tate said Sophia couldn’t talk. Sophia reveals that’s just what she wants people to think. Rachel questions why. Sophia responds that it gives her the upper hand.

Leo tells Marlena that he heard she was under the weather so he brought her some coloring books to help pass the time. Marlena responds that she needed them almost as much as she needed to see him and she’s so glad he came.

Kate tells Maggie that she can’t get rid of her home and explains that Philip told her about putting it up for collateral. Kate brings up how much Victor loved the mansion while Maggie questions what choice she has. Kate argues that she can stop playing defense. Kate feels Maggie is digging Titan in to a hole. Kate acknowledges that the split from DiMera cost Titan some great people, but some of the division heads are really unhappy with Tony making Theo CEO. Kate feels now that Tony has gone missing, it could be a great time to lure some of those people back to Titan.

Holly complains to Arianna that Tate seems to have ghosted her and has missed seven text messages. Arianna encourages that he could just be stuck at work and that not everything is about her. Holly says she just can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong.

Brady reveals to Tate that Holly shot EJ and tried to kill Sarah. Brady clarifies that he doesn’t think she intended to even hurt Sarah. Tate doesn’t understand, pointing out that Rachel likes EJ and Sarah. Brady says it isn’t about her feelings for them, so Tate questions what it is. Brady says her doctors keep talking about her lack of impulse control skills and her ability to manage her emotions. Brady tells Tate that they aren’t sharing many details about this, so if anyone asks about Rachel, he is to tell them that Rachel is just coping with her mother’s escape from prison. Tate agrees not to tell anyone, including Holly. Tate asks if he thinks Rachel is going to be in Bayview for a long time. Brady says he can’t answer that as he doesn’t know.

Sophia explains to Rachel that at first, she was so upset, sad, and angry that she couldn’t talk but then she found her voice again but she realized it was best not to let anyone else know. Rachel asks if she’s ever going to talk to other people again. Sophia says she will probably have to but she’s not ready yet. Rachel questions why she talked to her then. Sophia says it wasn’t a plan, but she saw her here all alone and she seemed so scared, so she thought someone should be there with her, who knows what it’s like. Sophia asks Rachel to promise not to tell anyone the truth about her, including Tate. Rachel questions why not. Sophia declares that sometimes, it’s best not to let anyone know what you’re capable of. Rachel assures that she understands that.

Leo asks if Marlena is okay now. Marlena assures that she’s doing very well. Leo is relieved because Marlena is very important to him. Leo then tells Marlena that he has a big favor to ask as he asks her to officiate his wedding to Javi.

Maggie tells Kate that she will not poach DiMera’s division heads. Kate thought she wanted to save Titan. Maggie feels it’s unethical to take advantage of Tony’s kidnapping and unwise, considering Tony knows about Philip’s fraud. Maggie asks what she thinks Kate would do when he’s found. Kate says that’s if Tony is found. Maggie calls that very morbid. Kate thinks they have to consider all options. Maggie tells Kate to stay in her lane in the publishing department. Kate tells Maggie that she tried to help and walks out of the mansion.

Tate exits the Pub and runs in to Holly and Arianna. Holly tells Tate that she texted him a lot today and asks how his Thanksgiving was. Tate responds that it wasn’t that great as he reveals that Marlena had pacemaker surgery and Rachel is in Bayview. Holly is shocked and says she’s so sorry. Tate mentions being on his way to see Rachel now. They point out that he has class in like 30 minutes. Arianna flashes back to Tate revealing to her that he could flunk out of Salem U if he doesn’t ace his finals. Tate says he’s sorry but he has to go. Holly tells him to tell Rachel that she loves her as he rushes off.

Sophia and Rachel talk about Rachel’s snake. Rachel says she wants to go home. Sophia tries to encourage that Bayview isn’t so bad and tells her that she already has a friend in her. Rachel points out that she doesn’t really know her. Sophia feels they have a lot in common, like Tate. Sophia tells Rachel that she will have her back because she’s Tate’s sister. Sophia adds that they both got sent here and asks why Rachel is here. Rachel says she will probably hear from someone else so she might as well tell her. Rachel tells Sophia that she did some things she shouldn’t have as she almost made two people die.

Arianna and Holly sit together in the Pub. Arianna talks about how Rachel must be so scared and points out at least now she knows why Tate was missing. Holly worries that he must be hurting so much and wishes she could do something for him. Holly doesn’t know how she will be able to concentrate on anything else including her internship for Stephanie. Arianna wishes her internship would hurry up and come through with Titan. Holly offers to ask Kate for her but Arianna doesn’t want to push it. Holly decides she should get started on going through Stephanie’s fan mail and exits. Roman and Kate come over to greet Arianna, who says she’s just catching up on school work. Kate tells Arianna that they missed her at Thanksgiving. Arianna says she thought she would have more time after dinner, but reveals that Leo proposed to Javi and it became a whole thing. Kate asks how she feels about her cousin getting married to Leo. Arianna reveals she doesn’t feel great about it and that she’s tried to tolerate Leo because he makes Javi happy for whatever reason, but after what Leo did to Will and Sonny, she doesn’t see how the family can welcome him with open arms because she can’t.

Marlena tells Leo that she would be thrilled to officiate his wedding and asks about the proposal. Leo explains that he had planned on proposing when Javi suggested they get their own place. Leo talks about Javi’s mother giving her ring to Rafe, but Rafe agreed that Javi should have it, so he used it to propose. Leo calls it his best Thanksgiving ever, declaring that he now gets to be part of that incredible family for the rest of his life. Leo then apologizes for going on about Thanksgiving and family when Marlena just had her first without John. Marlena responds that she’s had a lot of upset in her family and she thinks it’s her fault.

Brady goes to see Maggie at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie hopes it’s not another lecture about layoffs but Brady clarifies it’s not about work and he just wanted to say sorry because what happened to Sarah was his fault.

Sophia questions Rachel saying she almost killed two people. Rachel says the first one was an accident and the second one was kind of an accident too as she didn’t know what she did would be so bad. Sophia asks what she did but Rachel doesn’t want to talk about it anymore. Rachel asks why Sophia came to her room. Sophia says she got bored and thought Rachel could use someone to talk to. Sophia asks if Rachel knows who adopted her baby. Rachel reveals that she does know that but they are interrupted by Tate arriving. Sophia then goes silent as Tate questions what she’s doing there.

Roman tells Arianna that Marlena is very fond of Leo, so if she feels Leo has changed, he defers to her judgment. Kate jokes that Roman always sees the best in everything. Kate says that just because Leo and Javi are getting married doesn’t mean that Arianna has to be a fan of Leo. Arianna complains that it means Leo will now be at every single one of their family gatherings. Arianna says that she doesn’t hate Leo but she doesn’t want to be related to him.

Leo knows Marlena’s family is going through a lot right now but says she can’t blame herself for getting sick. Marlena says it’s not that and she can’t go in to detail, but she made a terrible error in judgment that she wishes she could take back. Leo finds that hard to believe and encourages that things will start to look up. Marlena responds that she’s afraid the damage is done and there’s nothing she can do to fix it.

Maggie can’t believe Rachel gave Sarah pistachio ice cream on purpose when she knows she’s allergic. Maggie notes that Sarah said it wasn’t an accident but wouldn’t go in to detail. Brady says she was protecting Rachel. Brady wanted to confide in Maggie since she’s his sponsor and he loves and trusts her more than anyone. Maggie says she’s so sorry and asks where Rachel is now. Brady reveals that she’s getting treatment at Bayview. Brady questions how many signs he missed that she ended up there. Maggie feels there’s no way he could’ve known. Brady says there was because someone he thought he could trust knew what Rachel was capable of and didn’t tell him. Maggie questions who, so Brady informs her that it was Marlena.

Rachel claims to Tate that Sophia just came in but didn’t say anything and doesn’t talk, but she was glad to see someone she knows. Tate tells Sophia that he can come see her after visiting Rachel, but he wanted to see and hang out with Rachel alone, so Sophia walks out of the room.

Holly sits in the town square, going through Stephanie’s fan mail. She comes across one letter that says they belong together which she calls creepy. Holly then finds another letter with the same handwriting and guesses it’s the same guy.

Roman goes back to work while Kate tells Arianna that she’s happy that she got her feelings about Leo off her chest, but if she has a problem, she needs to do something. Arianna tells Kate that she needs the internship with Titan but she hasn’t heard back yet. Kate tells Arianna that she’s sorry but it seems very unlikely she will get the internship because they are restructuring at Titan so there’s no new internships. Arianna says she understands but Kate says she has an idea.

Tate tries to encourage Rachel that her room at Bayview isn’t too bad. Rachel questions Tate not bringing him a toy. Tate says he’s too broke and encourages that the doctors will help her here. Rachel complains that she’s better now and wants to go home. The nurse comes in and announces visiting hours are over so Tate has to leave which upsets Rachel. Tate tells Rachel that he loves her and will come visit her every day as he then exits.

Maggie asks Brady how Marlena could know that Rachel would poison Sarah. Brady responds that Marlena knew things about Rachel that she didn’t tell him, feeling he decided she knew what was best for his daughter without telling him. Brady asks Maggie not to take Marlena’s side, complaining that Marlena betrayed his trust and now his daughter is in a mental ward. Maggie understands Brady is in shock but questions if he really thinks Marlena didn’t have Rachel’s best interest at heart. Brady admits she probably meant well but what she did was wrong and it almost cost Sarah her life. Brady declares he doesn’t want to be in that house anymore as he doesn’t think he can live with Marlena.

Leo feels Marlena is being too hard on herself. Marlena says she’s not because she made a terrible mistake. Marlena thought she was in control but she wasn’t and she’s not used to being fallible. Leo calls her an incredible therapist and even better friend. Leo tells Marlena how grateful he is for her.

Tate goes to visit Sophia in her room at Bayview and says it was very nice of her to visit Rachel. Tate apologizes for not coming to see her and tells Sophia that he thinks about her a lot. Tate admits he still doesn’t understand everything that happened and wishes she could tell him. Tate doesn’t know what else to say and tells Sophia to take care of herself. Tate adds that he will come visit her when he sees Rachel. Sophia remains silent as Tate then exits.

Kate thinks maybe Arianna should try to get an internship at DiMera Enterprises. Kate says she has contacts there and could talk to them about her. Kate is sure they would jump at the chance to hire her. Arianna points out DiMera being Titan’s number one enemy. Kate thinks she would do really well there and learn a lot. Kate offers to put in a good word for her.

Leo and Marlena color her coloring books together. Leo says when she gets out of the hospital, they will binge watch Drag Race. Marlena states that she was spiraling when Leo came in and he pulled her back, so she’s very glad he’s there. Leo responds that’s what friends are for.

Maggie questions Brady leaving he and Rachel’s home, calling it a big decision in his state of mind. Brady insists that his state of mind is good and reveals he went to a meeting last night. Maggie acknowledges that he has big challenges ahead and Rachel will need him badly. Brady doesn’t know if he’d be able to stay on track at Marlena’s place. Brady says he’s been thinking for a long time that he should have his own place. Maggie invites him to move in to the Kiriakis Mansion until he finds one, reminding him that he’s always welcome there. Brady admits that would be great, assuring it would only be until he finds his own place. Brady mentions that he does come with Rachel’s snake. Maggie tells him that Kate reminded her today how much she loves the Kiriakis Mansion, calling it her home as well as Brady and Rachel’s because she loves them both. Brady thanks her and hugs her.

Holly remains in the town square as Tate walks by. Holly asks how his visit with Rachel went as she hugs him.

Sophia returns to Rachel’s room at Bayview with a cup of water and thanks her for keeping her secret. Sophia calls it really nice of Tate to come visit Rachel. Rachel calls him a good brother. Sophia reminds Rachel that they were talking about her baby’s adoption. Sophia hopes that Johnny and Chanel do not have her baby, but Rachel reveals that they do and says she’s sorry. Sophia responds that it isn’t her fault as she turns away in anger, crushing the paper cup in her hands.

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Leo and Javi sit together in the town square as Leo is leaving a message for Chad, saying he has urgent questions and to get back to him. Leo complains to Javi that Chad never takes this long to get back to him and wonders what’s going on with him.

Cat joins EJ in his office and asks if he has a minute. Cat tells EJ that she heard a rumor and asks if he knows anything about Jennifer trying to take Thomas and Charlotte from Chad. EJ confirms that Jennifer and Jack are unfortunately taking Chad to court and that he is representing Chad. Cat calls it unfair since those are Chad’s kids and says she’s tried to reach him but he hasn’t gotten back to her which she says she understands because this is entirely her fault. EJ calls that debatable but notes that it’s not just her that Chad hasn’t gotten back to as he reveals that Chad hasn’t been responding to anyone. EJ explains that Chad left the Horton house for a couple days to give Thomas some space and seems to have vanished since then.

Paulina meets Belle at home. Belle thanks her for coming and says it’s urgent and not just a work matter but also personal, noting she’s telling her this in the strictest confidence.

Kayla checks on Marlena in the hospital and reveals that her first test results were inaccurate, so she does have Lyme disease but she believes the antibiotics are helping. Kayla knows it’s not the news she wanted to hear. Marlena responds that she’s more concerned about Rachel.

Brady brings Rachel to Bayview and tries to encourage her but Rachel cries that she hates the place and begs him not to make her stay.

Javi encourages that Chad will check in soon as he’s obviously dealing with a lot. Leo notes that the jewelry store should be open now, so they go to take care of his ring. Javi says he can’t wait to wear it and tell the world they are engaged. They kiss and then bump in to Gwen, who picks up the ring.

Belle tells Paulina about Rachel. Paulina says it must be terribly upsetting for the whole family. Belle says she’s trying to do right by them but she’s also the district attorney and they do have some extra time because of Kristen’s escape, so they can’t vacate her conviction. Paulina realizes that Kristen was protecting Rachel and that’s why she confessed. Belle thinks Kristen was counting on Rachel never remembering what happened. Paulina asks what happens now. Belle explains that she’d like to see this taken through the mental health channels and not the juvenile justice system, so she will petition the court to keep the records sealed. Belle says she just didn’t want to make any decisions without looping Paulina in. Paulina says she doesn’t want to see Belle’s family suffer more than they have, but someone who might have a problem with her plan is EJ.

Cat questions EJ saying that Chad vanished. EJ explains that Julie called him yesterday and Chad never showed up to the Horton Thanksgiving celebration. EJ says that Julie got a text from Chad and that was the last anyone heard from him. EJ adds that he texted Chad about the custody hearing this morning but hasn’t heard back, so he’s hoping that he is just taking some time to regroup. Cat worries that doesn’t sound like Chad at all as no matter what stress he was under, he would want to spend Thanksgiving with his children. Cat points out Tony missing too and asks what if it’s no coincidence and someone is targeting his family. Cat worries that EJ or someone he loves could be next.

Brady reminds Rachel that they talked about this and she has to be here so the doctors can watch her and help her manage her feelings. Brady encourages that everyone there cares about her and will help her. Rachel asks if there are other kids there. Brady confirms there are and when she’s ready, she can meet them in the courtyard. Brady promises that he and Tate will visit every day. Rachel asks if Marlena will visit her as well.

Marlena tells Kayla that she’s feeling guilty because she kept information about Rachel from Brady and now he’s rightfully upset with her. Kayla is sure she had her reasons and encourages that Brady loves her and will forgive her. Marlena says that’s fine but questions if she can forgive herself. Marlena asks if it’s possible that she’s not thinking clearly because of her illness or if her grief is clouding her judgment. Kayla thinks she made the best decision she could for Rachel. Marlena feels she failed Rachel as a Grandmother and therapist and now Rachel is having to pay the price.

EJ appreciates Cat’s concern about Chad and says he wants answers too, but he thinks bringing in the police would be a big mistake. EJ knows there are a lot of questions but making a big deal and filing a missing persons report could affect Chad’s custody case if he did just take a few days off. Cat still wants to make sure Chad is safe. EJ assures that he has his private investigation team looking for Chad and Tony as he trusts them more than the police. Cat says that’s good to hear and asks him to let her know if he hears anything. EJ says she’ll be the first he calls as Cat thanks him and then exits the office.

Paulina argues that Belle knows better than anybody that they don’t know how EJ will react when he learns who shot him. Belle then reveals that EJ has known since the middle of August before any of them which shocks Paulina. Belle thinks EJ was trying to honor Kristen’s wishes to protect Rachel and says she will talk to him to make sure he is on board with her proposal. Paulina wishes her luck. Belle says that EJ loves Rachel and his priority is always himself, but he doesn’t have any reason to take it back to court. Paulina supposes she’s right. Belle asks if she can count on Paulina’s support to handle this through the mental health channel and not the juvenile justice system. Paulina argues that with so many unknowns, she can’t commit to anything at the moment.

Rafe walks past the Brady Pub and gets a call from Cat, who tells him to get his breakfast to go and she’ll meet him outside because they have a situation.

Kayla thinks Marlena made the best decision she could at the time and that she had Rachel’s best interests at heart. Kayla urges Marlena to stay calm and focus on taking care of herself because she needs rest. Kayla promises that it will get better. Marlena thanks her for everything as Kayla then exits the room.

Brady tells Rachel that Marlena is still in the hospital but he’s sure when she’s feeling better, she will come visit her. Rachel questions why Marlena can’t just be her doctor. Brady says even the best doctors need help and Marlena agrees that this is the best place for Rachel to be right now. Rachel cries that she doesn’t believe him and accuses him of lying.

Gwen questions Leo having the ring. Javi explains that it was his mother’s ring. Leo adds that it will now be Javi’s engagement ring which shocks Gwen. Leo asks if she’s happy for them. Gwen congratulates them and calls them inspirational. Gwen hopes they have a wonderful life together and their love for each other grows every day. Leo mocks her being insincere and tells Javi that he can’t wait to get the ring on his finger as they walk away.

Rafe and Cat meet outside the Pub. Cat informs Rafe that she has reason to believe that Chad is missing, explaining that he moved out of the Horton house to relieve tension with the family but he never came back for Thanksgiving dinner and no one has been able to reach him since. Cat brings up Chad and Jennifer being at odds lately because of her. Rafe asks if anyone has filed a missing persons report. Cat explains that EJ dispatched his own people and did not want to involve the authorities. Rafe questions if it’s true. Cat asks if Rafe would think EJ wouldn’t want to find his own brothers. Rafe says not if he’s the one behind them missing.

Rachel cries that Marlena and Kristen wouldn’t want her to stay here. Brady tells her that Kristen would want her to get better. Rachel argues that she wouldn’t want her to be in this horrible place. Rachel tells Brady that he has to find Kristen and tell her that they know she didn’t shoot EJ. Brady thinks she knows that. Rachel questions why she said she didn’t then. Brady says she will have to ask her when she sees her and when she gets home, but insists that this is the best place for her to get better. Brady says they have to listen to the doctors and promises it’s going to be okay. Brady gives Rachel a little baseball that he found in John’s things, explaining that John gave it to him to hold onto whenever he was gone to remember how much everyone loves him. Rachel breaks down crying as Brady hugs her.

Belle goes to the hospital and asks Kayla if there’s any update on Marlena. Kayla reveals that they confirmed the diagnosis of Lyme disease. Belle complains that she knew it was EJ’s fault and calls him a penny pinching son of a bitch. Kayla says she will deal with EJ while Belle asks more about Marlena. Kayla tells her that Marlena is very upset about Rachel. Belle asks what she said. Kayla explains that Marlena blames herself for Rachel’s condition and is very hard on herself. Kayla thinks Marlena needs Belle’s help more than ever. Belle assures that she will be there. EJ then comes over and greets them. Belle says she’s going to check on Marlena and walks off. EJ remarks that Belle didn’t seem too pleased to see him. Kayla responds that she had good reason since her mother almost died because of him.

Rafe and Cat go to the Salem Inn to search Chad’s room. Rafe notes that the front desk said he checked in they day before Thanksgiving. Cat checks the bag left in the room and notes that Chad’s wallet and phone are not there while Rafe comments on the room being tidy and that Chad’s still being billed for the room while housekeeping said Chad hadn’t even slept in the bed. Cat states that means Chad hasn’t been back since checking in, so Rafe wonders where the hell is.

EJ questions Kayla blaming him for Marlena’s illness. Kayla holds him personally responsible for the errors in the lab that gave Marlena the wrong test results, blaming his budget cuts. EJ argues that he wasn’t running the tests and his budget cuts saved the hospital. EJ asks if the hospital never had an error before. Kayla argues that it’s under his watch now that the lab is understaffed and underpaid which leads to sloppiness and patients like Marlena are having to pay the price. EJ responds that putting more money in to the hospital’s lab is going to have to come from somewhere and suggests Kayla’s salary. Kayla then suggests shutting down the free clinic’s new mystery lab.

Belle visits Marlena in her hospital room. Marlena tells her that Kayla says she’s on the mend. Belle is glad that they finally have a real diagnosis. Marlena asks what’s going on with Rachel. Belle says they don’t have to talk about that but Marlena insists and asks what she knows. Belle explains that she talked to Paulina about signing off on going through mental health instead of the juvenile justice system but Paulina felt it was too soon to commit. Belle adds that it’s ultimately up to her as the district attorney and she will do everything she can to protect Rachel. Marlena says the important thing now is that Rachel recovers and heals.

Brady knows Bayview is not where Rachel wants to be but encourages that he will be there every step of the way. Rachel asks what if she doesn’t get better and is stuck in here forever. Brady encourages that she will. A nurse comes in to tell Brady it’s time to go so they can get Rachel started on her first session for the day. Brady assures Rachel that everyone there will take great care of her and he’ll be there when it’s time for her to come home. Brady adds that he will call and visit her every day and that Tate will come by. Brady repeats that she will be fine. Rachel pleads with him not to leave her. Rachel apologizes for giving Sarah the ice cream and says she didn’t mean to shoot EJ. Brady urges her to be strong and brave. Rachel cries that she wants to go home and pleads with him but Brady says he loves her and exits. Rachel screams for Brady to come back as Brady cries outside the door.

EJ goes back to his office in frustration. Belle then comes in, so EJ asks if she came to berate him too or to apologize for storming away earlier. Belle questions apologizing to him after everything he’s done to the hospital. EJ says he’s sorry for what happened to Marlena but Belle says she doesn’t want to hear it as that’s not why she’s there. Belle tells him that she wants to talk about Rachel and reveals that she knows what she did.

Leo and Javi walk back through the town square, talking about planning their wedding. Leo suggests asking Marlena to officiate which Javi calls a great idea. Leo can’t wait to tell Marlena that he will be marrying the man of his dreams. Javi tells Leo that he loves him and they kiss as Gwen looks over from nearby.

Rafe tells Cat that Dimitri, Stefan, and Megan have all been missing for quite some time, not that they are necessarily connected to the recent disappearances. Cat brings up Tony while Rafe says there’s been no sightings of Kristen. They talk about Kristen’s mother swearing not to have seen her. Cat adds that now Chad might be missing too. Rafe thinks they have to assume this is all connected. Cat asks what they all have in common. Rafe points out that outside of Dimitri, everyone’s father is Stefano DiMera.

Belle informs EJ that Rachel remembers everything from the night of the shooting and argues that all of this was completely unnecessary since Johnny was going to be acquitted anyway. EJ tells her to take it up with Kristen. Belle argues that Kristen is on the run and he’s sitting here. Belle adds that she knows EJ pushed Kristen in to the confession since he was so desperate to clear Johnny and now Kristen went to prison for nothing and everything is so much worse for Rachel. EJ says he gets all of that but questions what she wants from him or expects him to do about it.

The nurse at Bayview goes to check on Sophia, who remains unresponsive. She says she’ll be back to check on her later and exits.

Brady visits Marlena at the hospital. Marlena says she’s surprised to see her. Brady responds that he didn’t know where else to go. Marlena asks what happened and how Rachel is. Brady says he just came from moving her in to her room at Bayview where she has been admitted. Brady declares that his heart is pretty much torn out.

Gwen continues watching as Leo and Javi continue talking about their wedding. Javi suggests starting by picking a wedding date. Javi brings up spring but Leo feels that’s so far away and wants to do it this year. Leo suggests a New Year’s Eve wedding as big things happen in Salem on New Year’s Eve. Javi worries that is tempting fate. Leo feels they have the opportunity to break the curse and turn anything bad into joyfulness. Leo then announces to everyone in the town square that they are getting married on New Year’s Eve as Gwen remains nearby.

Belle tells EJ that she wants Rachel to get the care she needs. EJ says he won’t stand in the way as he only wants what is best for his niece. Belle wants more than his word and warns that if EJ does anything to hurt Rachel or hinder her care, she’ll come after him for what happened to Marlena. Belle warns him not to try her as he knows he will lose. Belle then storms out of the office.

Cat asks Rafe if they are going with the theory that someone connected to the DiMeras is disappearing them one by one. Rafe says the DiMeras have made a lot of enemies but at this point, it’s just a theory. Cat hopes they are wrong and that Chad is okay. Rafe thinks they have to consider it possible that Chad is missing and that EJ is behind it.

EJ remains in his office and comes across his copy of Wuthering Heights on his desk. EJ starts hearing flashbacks to when Cat was reading it to him during his recovery time. EJ questions why he knows that voice.

Marlena tells Brady that she can’t imagine how difficult it must have been for him to walk away from Rachel. Brady responds that what was really difficult and painful was when Rachel asked why she couldn’t just come home and let Marlena treat her. Brady says he didn’t have the heart to tell Rachel that Marlena let her down with this reckless decision that could’ve cost Sarah her life and unraveled Rachel’s completely. Marlena tries to apologize. Brady says he loves her as she’s pretty much been his mom for most of his life and he hates seeing her in the hospital bed. Brady thinks she needs to concentrate on just getting better herself. Marlena offers to talk to the doctors at Bayview as soon as she can but Brady asks her not to. Brady says he won’t prevent her from visiting Rachel because he won’t punish Rachel, but he doesn’t want Marlena involved in her care. Brady then exits as Marlena holds back tears.

Sophia gets up from her hospital bed in Bayview and enters Rachel’s room. Rachel states that she knows her. Sophia then suddenly smiles big and says hi to Rachel.

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EJ and Gwen are in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. EJ is at his desk, reading on his tablet. Gwen questions if he’s just going to stare at that the whole time and asks what he’s reading. EJ tells her it’s a press release about the launch of the free clinic. Gwen thought Stephanie already put one out. EJ says that she will continue to in order to divert everyone’s attention from what they are really up to, including Leo. Gwen reminds EJ that today is an American holiday and asks if he shouldn’t be having turkey somewhere. EJ responds that he’s never had much use for Thanksgiving and that it was only tolerable when Sami and the children were around. EJ then gets a call from Julie and wonders why she would be calling him. EJ answers and tells her that he hasn’t heard from Chad. EJ says he will let her know and hangs up. Gwen asks what’s going on with Chad. EJ responds that according to Julie, Chad is missing.

Chanel and Johnny put Trey down for a nap at home as Paulina and Abe are cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Chanel thanks them for cooking while Paulina says they were happy to bring the holidays to them. Paulina says everything is ready and they will eat as soon as Theo gets there. Abe wonders what is keeping him.

Theo is at work in his office, complaining that he’s read this five times and it still doesn’t make sense.

Maggie and Holly bring Sarah home from the hospital. Sarah thanks them but says they don’t need to fuss over her as it’s not that serious. Maggie argues that Sarah had an allergic reaction and almost died. Sarah insists that she’s totally fine. Maggie points out that it was serious enough that she was kept overnight at the hospital. Sarah repeats that she’s fine and grateful to be back home for Thanksgiving.

Xander staggers in his room alone with empty bottles of alcohol on the floor and tables. He sits down on his bed and sighs as he sadly wishes himself a happy bloody Thanksgiving. He picks up his phone and looks longingly at a photo of Sarah, triggering a flashback to when they were together.

Holly tells Sarah that she’s glad she is home too and asks what exactly happened at the Pub. Maggie says she’d like to know too, pointing out that Sarah is usually so careful about her allergies. Holly asks if Roman served her something with pistachios. Sarah says it doesn’t matter now because it’s over and asks about having turkey.

Gwen tells EJ that she can’t believe Jennifer and Julie would banish Chad from the house where his children leave. EJ jokes about Gwen defending Chad and asks if she’s feeling the holiday spirit. Gwen says she might not be a fan of Chad but she knows he’s a damn good father. EJ explains that they didn’t banish Chad, but he was persuaded to give Thomas some space in hopes that it would calm the situation. Gwen calls it a horrifying situation that Jennifer is suing Chad for custody of his children. EJ agrees that it’s heartless. EJ explains that they invited Chad to Thanksgiving dinner and now Julie is worried because he hasn’t shown up. Gwen laughs off that they banished Chad and still expecting him to come. EJ doesn’t think Chad would pass up the chance to be with his kids and notes that Chad wasn’t answering Julie’s calls and that she only got a short text, but when she asked where he was, there’s been no response. Gwen feels it’s not surprising as Chad probably stuck to letting things cool down. EJ brings up that Chad’s custody hearing is tomorrow, so he better find himself in court by then.

Maggie asks Holly if everything is alright. Holly responds that she hasn’t heard from Tate today and wanted to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. Sarah and Maggie encourage that he must be busy with family and that he will reach out soon.

Theo gets a text from Abe, asking where he is because dinner is ready, but he ignores it and continues working.

Abe complains that Theo is ignoring his texts and not picking up his calls. Abe says it’s not like him since Theo told him he’d be there. Abe suggests maybe they should go ahead and eat but Paulina and Chanel decide to wait awhile longer. Paulina asks Johnny how Marlena is doing. Johnny says she’s good and that her pacemaker procedure went well, so hopefully she can go home soon. Paulina says that she’s been fuming since learning that EJ could be responsible by being too cheap at the hospital. Johnny remarks that every time he thinks EJ can’t disappoint him more, he manages to surprise him. Paulina responds that if it’s true that Marlena has been enduring all of this because of EJ’s budget cuts, she will personally see to it that she’s held accountable.

Theo calls EJ and says he needs his help with a business issue. EJ asks what’s going on. Theo says it’s a licensing agreement that’s about to expire which EJ notes that he negotiated. Theo complains about reviewing the terms for hours. EJ says he will be on his way and see him shortly as he hangs up. EJ informs Gwen that he’s off to DiMera Enterprises because his nephew needs him. Gwen questions what she’s supposed to do all day then as EJ exits. Gwen decides she will find her own fun and exits as well.

Sarah asks Holly about her Friendsgiving. Holly says it was great and jokes about how they all brought pumpkin desserts, so they just ended up making a frozen pizza. Holly hopes they make it an annual tradition. Sarah calls it nice that she got to celebrate with friends and family. Holly then reveals that she plans to spend Christmas in Paris which Eric mentioned when he was in town. Maggie says they will miss her but she’s sure Nicole will be lucky to have her. Sarah points out that it will be an all girls Thanksgiving for them when Victoria wakes up since Justin and Bonnie went to visit Mimi. Maggie adds that Bonnie flew in Justin’s twins to surprise him. Holly mentions never meeting them before and suggests next year they can invite him for a big Kiriakis Thanksgiving.

Chanel asks how Sarah is doing after her allergic reaction. Abe tells her that Roman told him that she’s fine but he’s upset because he has no idea how that happened. Paulina talks about being glad that it didn’t happen at the bakery like the last time since Xander was ready to sue. Johnny reveals that they won’t have to worry about that since he heard that Xander and Sarah just signed their divorce papers.

Gwen finds Xander drinking coffee in the town square and comments that he looks like hell, assuming he has a monstrous hangover. Xander hoped coffee and fresh air would fix it but he had no such luck. Gwen tells him that she has just the cure and to come with him if he wants to feel better. Xander wants to be left alone. Gwen argues that nobody wants to be alone on Thanksgiving. Xander doesn’t care about the holiday. Gwen says she doesn’t either as they are both Brits, asking who better to spend it with. Xander then gives in and walks off with Gwen.

EJ meets Theo at the DiMera Enterprises office and tells Theo that he can see how Theo would have trouble with the agreement unless he was an attorney. Theo explains how the client wants a much higher rate to renew. EJ declares that if he thinks he can play hard ball with Theo, he’s got another thing coming as he makes a phone call.

Paulina, Abe, Chanel, and Johnny finish a video call with Lani, Eli, and their twins. Chanel hopes that they can make it to Salem for Christmas. Paulina asks Abe if he’s heard from his tutoring student Liam. Abe reveals that the other night, Liam tried to grab Cat’s purse in the park but she fought him off and then he ran in to him. Paulina questions why she’s just now hearing about it. Abe says he didn’t want to make a big deal about it. Paulina calls it a big deal and hopes he’s on his way to prison. Abe reveals that he and Cat agreed to let him know since Liam never actually touched Cat’s purse so there was no crime. Chanel argues that he intended to. Abe assures that he made it very clear that he’s out of chances. Paulina argues that he preyed on an innocent woman. Abe explains that Liam has a child to feed and they hope this will turn things around. Johnny comments that Liam is lucky to have Abe in his life as a great teacher. Chanel says just like him. Paulina asks if Johnny will teach again next semester. Johnny responds that he’s not sure since he loves teaching film but working there and at Titan is a lot and now that they have Trey, time is more limited so they will just have to wait and see.

Holly tells Maggie and Sarah how happy she is that she and Tate finished their project before Thanksgiving break. Sarah says now all she has to worry about is finals. Holly says college is a lot different than high school but she’s still on track to make straight A’s. Maggie points out that Sarah also had great grades in school. Sarah recalls struggling with geometry and algebra. Maggie encourages that Sarah had a goal and worked really hard to achieve it, just like Holly can. Holly and Sarah call Maggie their role model. Maggie says there are times that she wishes she had the college experience. Holly says it’s never too late and jokes that they could even be classmates. Maggie tells Holly to focus on herself and points out that she could be another physician in the family. Holly reveals that she landed an internship with Stephanie so she will helping out at SJPR. Holly mentions helping with Stephanie’s book tour and sorting through fan mail which Maggie notes will be a lot. Holly talks about her plan which Maggie calls impressive. Sarah asks if any of the fan mail has been spicy. Holly says a lot of it has just been praise but admits some has been a little creepy. Sarah comments on overzealous fans. Maggie advises her to be very careful. Holly assures that she will remain anonymous if she responds, so she doesn’t have to worry.

Theo stops EJ from making the call. EJ thought he wanted him to help. Theo explains that he wanted EJ to walk him through the process, not fight the battle for him. EJ understands. Theo explains that he’s overwhelmed without Tony’s help as Tony was going to walk him through everything and he’s not quite there yet. EJ assures that his investigators are doing everything in their power to find Tony. EJ adds that it’s understandable to be overwhelmed because being CEO is hard. EJ encourages that Tony put Theo in the chair because they know he belongs. Theo appreciates the support. EJ says they will go over the agreement so Theo can show who is boss.

Gwen brings Xander to the DiMera Mansion for English breakfast as his hangover cure. Xander questions EJ’s cook having time to make this after a Thanksgiving feast. Gwen explains that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving so he gave the staff off, revealing she made the breakfast. Xander questions her not having a family get together to get to. Sarah jokes that her invitations from the Hortons and the Johnsons must have got lost, so her only family is the DiMeras as she repeats that EJ doesn’t care about Thanksgiving. Gwen takes a bite to prove she didn’t drug it and asks if he’s satisfied, urging him to go on and eat.

Theo appreciates EJ going through everything with him, admitting he’s not happy that he had to ask for his help as he likes to handle his own problems. EJ is sure Theo will soon handle things with ease but if he ever needs help or guidance, he will be there for him. Theo gets another text from Abe and says he has to get going to Thanksgiving. Theo mentions that they are having it at Johnny and Chanel’s since it’s the baby’s first Thanksgiving. Theo wishes EJ a Happy Thanksgiving even though he’s not celebrating. EJ wishes him the same as he then exits the office.

Holly goes to the kitchen to check on dinner. Sarah then asks Maggie if Xander used her medical emergency as an excuse to see Victoria. Maggie says he didn’t which Sarah says is good. Maggie remarks that Xander has been remarkably well-behaved and hasn’t shown up once. Sarah informs her that he showed up at the hospital, so she reminded him that he promised to stay away and he just left. Sarah calls it bizarre that Xander followed somebody else’s rules without flying in to a rage. Maggie encourages that maybe he’s finally growing up. Sarah calls it too little, too late.

After eating, Gwen asks Xander if he’s feeling better. Xander says he is actually and thanks her. Gwen asks if he wants to share why he’s spending the day hungover or why he got so hammered in the first place as she thought he wasn’t going to use alcohol anymore to solve his problems. Xander explains that he wasn’t but his shrink ended up in the hospital at the same time that his ex-wife had another allergic reaction. Xander reveals that he and Sarah signed divorce papers, giving Sarah full custody of Victoria, so he will never see his daughter again if Sarah has it her way. Gwen says she’s so sorry. Xander then adds that Sarah is finding solace in Brady’s arms. Gwen then says no wonder he started drinking. Xander knows it won’t help but he didn’t want to feel it. Gwen says she understands. Xander calls them quite the pair. Gwen points out that they aren’t alone since they are together as friends and she could think of worse people to spend the day with.

Theo goes to Johnny and Chanel’s. Paulina says it’s about time while Chanel wishes him a happy Thanksgiving. Chanel and Johnny go to check on Trey before they eat. Abe questions why Theo didn’t return his messages as he was worried. Theo apologizes as he got caught up in the office. Paulina questions Theo working on Thanksgiving. Theo calls it a regular work day for most. Abe guesses it hasn’t been regular with Tony missing. Theo then explains that he called EJ for help which Abe says is good. Theo is surprised that Abe is cool with him turning to EJ as he thought he would go ballistic. Abe calls it a sign of maturity to ask for help when needed. Theo thanks him and goes to wash up. Paulina kisses Abe and says it takes great maturity to evolve in his thinking which is what she sees in him with Theo running DiMera and being okay with turning to EJ for help. Paulina jokes that’s even too far for her. Abe then flashes back to asking EJ for help getting Theo away from DiMera Enterprises. Paulina hugs Abe and says she’s so proud of him.

EJ goes to his lab and approaches the tube in the room. EJ declares that most people spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones, while paying a visit here will be the closest he gets to that this year.

Xander thanks Gwen for everything. Xander adds that he knows he’s never welcome to anything unless she’s also getting something out of it which Gwen calls really cynical. Gwen asks what she would want from him and calls him big-headed. Gwen insists that she didn’t lure him here for an ulterior motive. Gwen says that Xander made it abundantly clear that he doesn’t want to give them another go and remarks that unlike him with Sarah, she can take a hint. Xander wishes her a happy Thanksgiving too.

Sarah and Maggie talk about finishing Thanksgiving dinner while Holly went to check on Victoria. Maggie brings up that Sarah seemed rather evasive earlier when talking about her allergic reaction, so she wondered what Sarah didn’t want them know. Sarah says she can’t say anything yet, but it wasn’t an accident. Maggie is shocked and asks if it was Xander. Sarah assures that Xander is capable of horrible things but he would never physically hurt her, so Maggie questions who did.

Paulina, Abe, Johnny, Chanel, and Theo eat Thanksgiving dinner. Abe tells Theo that he’s grateful to have him home. Theo says he missed all of them. Chanel says they are so happy he’s back in Salem. Johnny mentions their video chat with Eli, Lani, and their kids and says how grateful he is to be part of this incredible extended family as he doesn’t know where they’d be without them. Paulina says that’s what family is all about and now they have their newest family member to love and support. Trey wakes up crying, so Paulina goes to take care of him. Johnny jokes about the free child care being a Thanksgiving miracle.

EJ sits at the tube in the lab and says that Dr. Rolf tells him he’s on the verge of a tremendous breakthrough in his trials. EJ prays this means he’ll be seeing them again very soon.

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Gabi, Arianna, and Rafe set up for Thanksgiving at home. Gabi mentions setting a sixth place at the table for Philip which Rafe questions. Gabi asks if she needed to give advance notice. Rafe feels she’s springing it on them last minute while Gabi calls it no big deal. Rafe argues that inviting her boyfriend over to meet the family on Thanksgiving seems like a big deal to him. Gabi argues that Philip already knows the family so there’s no need to make it a big deal and explains that Philip wasn’t happy with the Kiriakis situation, so she told him they could provide him the Thanksgiving home experience which Rafe and Arianna joke about. Rafe opens the fridge, causing Gabi to realize she forgot the milk. Gabi decides to go get it and tells them to continue cooking and to make sure Javi and Leo are still alive, so Arianna goes to check on them as Gabi exits.

Javi and Leo wake up in bed together. Leo remarks that he’s surprised his family hasn’t barged in to demand they help with Thanksgiving dinner. Javi jokes that no one wants Leo in the kitchen and calls him his weakness as they kiss.

Jennifer and Thomas set the table for Thanksgiving dinner at the Hortons. Thomas asks where to set Maggie’s place card as he thought she was coming with Holly but Jennifer explains that Maggie will be picking up Sarah from the hospital, so they are just going to have a quiet Thanksgiving at home. Thomas then comes across Chad’s place card so Jennifer asks where he wants him to sit. Thomas says as far away from him as possible. Jennifer knows Chad being there for Thanksgiving is making Thomas uncomfortable, but she also wants to thank Thomas for agreeing to invite him. Thomas remarks that he only did it for Charlotte.

Jack joins Julie in the living room of the Horton family. Julie talks about cleaning up as family are the most precious guests. Jack says he knows how difficult this day is for Julie. Julie says she doesn’t want to withdraw and is grateful to spend the day with them as they hug. Julie confides in Jack that sometimes she forgets and expects to see Doug coming down the stairs. Julie says it’s hard to realize that a year ago, Doug left them on Thanksgiving Day.

Kristen and Tony remain locked up in the DiMera Crypt. Kristen remarks that she thought prison Thanksgiving was bleak but she wishes she had that now. Tony says on the bright side, she at least has her freedom. Kristen wonders how their brothers are spending the day. Tony guesses EJ is dining alone because Chad is with the Hortons and Johnny wants nothing to do with his father. Kristen guesses Rachel would be having dinner with Brady and Marlena. Kristen hates the idea that Rachel thinks she broke out of prison, ran away, and abandoned her. Tony worries that Anna must think he skipped out on their cruise, never to return. Kristen and Tony declare that they have to get out of here.

Charlotte joins Thomas and Jennifer in the dining room. Thomas brings up pulling the wishbone. Charlotte declares that she’s going to wish for Chad to come back home. Thomas responds that the wish only comes true if you get the bigger piece of the wishbone, so if he gets it, he will wish that Chad never comes home.

Julie tells Jack that the days tend to drag without Doug as time flies when having fun. Julie remarks that there hasn’t been much fun in this family for quite awhile. Jack calls it a shame that things have gotten so messy with Chad. Julie argues that they are trying to take Chad’s children away from him and that is beyond messy. Jack agrees that things have gotten contentious and he’s sorry for that, but they hope this lawsuit will bring Chad to his senses. Julie complains that in the meantime, Thomas doesn’t want to talk to his father while Charlotte just wants to see her dad. Jack admits they hope that Charlotte is oblivious to what’s going on but insists that he and Jennifer are going to help them through this and keep them safe. Julie hopes they can put their differences aside to get through this day. Jack hopes she understands that he and Jennifer are not trying to hurt Chad and he still cares for him very much. Jack knows Chad loved Abigail and made her very happy and he loves his children, but Thomas’s accident proved to them that action had to be taken. Julie responds that she has her own opinions about Chad’s choices, but when it comes down to it, they are one family and Jack is part of it. Jack hopes someday they will all heal from this and move on, but they just have to get through today.

JJ runs in to Gabi in the town square and wishes her a happy Thanksgiving. JJ figured she’d be hard at work for the Hernandez feast. Gabi explains that she forgot the milk for the mashed potatoes. JJ says he just got off work and is heading home. Philip appears and asks what Gabi is doing there. Gabi calls it a dairy emergency. Philip and JJ greet one another while Gabi says she should get home before Rafe texts her again. Philip says he’s heading that way and offers to escort her the rest of the way. Philip informs JJ that Gabi generously invited him over for Thanksgiving. Gabi explains that Philip was light on plans. Gabi tells JJ to have a great Thanksgiving as she and Philip walk off together.

Leo and Javi kiss in bed until Arianna calls out to ask if they are coming down for dinner. Javi says they’ll be right there while Leo says they will have to have a conversation about privacy in the house. Javi then asks Leo how he would feel about them getting a place of their own. Javi says he loves his family but admits they can be a little overwhelming. Javi tells Leo that he is his family now and asks if he wants to play house with him. Leo responds by kissing him.

JJ goes home where Jack tells him that Julie and Jennifer have been cooking up a storm. JJ asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Julie says he’s been keeping the streets of Salem safe all day. Jack says they are just glad JJ made it in time to eat. JJ asks if Chad is there. Jack says not yet. Jack then brings up Doug’s job at Thanksgiving and asks JJ to help him carve the turkey. JJ says he would be honored. Julie thanks them as they head to the kitchen.

Rafe and Arianna talk about dinner and waiting for Gabi to bring the milk. Arianna says she’s going to go turn on a football game. Rafe is surprised to learn that she’s now a football fan. Arianna explains that she started dominating her fantasy football league at the dorms. Leo then comes in and says Javi is taking his time. Rafe sarcastically thanks Leo for his help in the kitchen while Leo says that his way of helping was staying out of his way. Leo adds that he did bring plenty of wine so Rafe jokes that he’s off the hook. Leo tells Rafe that there is something he’d like to talk to him about. Rafe responds that there’s actually something he’d like to talk to him about. Gabi then comes home with Philip, who wishes them a happy Thanksgiving. Philip brought wine and thanks Rafe for hosting him. Philip asks what he can do to help, but Rafe and Leo say they are good. Leo reminds Rafe to finish their talk later.

Kristen and Tony talk about Kristen’s attempts to dig in the floor. Kristen cuts her hand and asks Tony to get her a bandage. Tony questions where she thinks there are supplies. Kristen calls him useless. Tony argues that there’s nothing he can do and maybe her attitude is why no one is looking for her. Kristen suggests the cops could be tracking her down. Tony says that the cops think she probably left Salem and that he’s in the Greek isles. Kristen believes that for Thanksgiving, someone in their family will show up to pay respects to their dearly departed loved ones. Tony says they can’t name a member of the family that departed dearly. Kristen worries that they will never get out of here.

Philip thanks Rafe again for hosting him. Rafe says it must be a little different from the Kiriakis Estate. Philip says that’s never this warm. Javi jokes to wait until they are a few glasses in. Rafe says they know what time it is. Arianna suggests skipping it but Rafe calls it tradition. Philip asks what he’s missing. Gabi explains that they go around saying what they are thankful for. Arianna asks if they can wait until they are at the table but Rafe says no because the table is for eating. Arianna refuses to start so Javi starts by saying he’s thankful for the time he got to spend with Tesoro and all of them. Rafe says he’s thankful for his family as they got him through some rough times this year. Arianna and Gabi agree. Gabi adds that she’s grateful to have full control back at Gabi Chic which Arianna says she deserves. Arianna is thankful to be living on her own at the dorms. Rafe is thankful that they are all here together and healthy. Gabi tells Philip it’s his turn and asks what he is thankful for. Philip responds that after the year he had, it’s a tricky one but he’s thankful for forgiveness, knowing that even after screwing up in the worst possible way, the people who love you will still be there for you. Philip adds that he’s also thankful for loyalty and the people who stand by you meaning a lot.

Julie brings up her book club while Thomas comments on being hungry. JJ says they will eat soon and are just waiting for Chad. Charlotte questions where Chad is. Jennifer remarks that she wishes she knew. Julie guesses Chad might not have gotten her message so she goes to call him again. Jennifer complains to Jack that she cannot believe Chad didn’t even tell them where he was going and now they don’t even know if he’s going to show up. Jack suggests he took Jeremy’s advice to give some space while Jennifer argues that he didn’t say to fall off the face of the earth. Jack wonders if he could’ve stopped to pick something up at the store. Jennifer argues that he should text his kids then so they aren’t sitting here waiting. Jack admits he can’t believe that Chad wouldn’t jump through hoops to be with his kids on this day.

Rafe, Gabi, Philip, Leo, and Javi return to the kitchen after finishing their meal. Rafe talks about never being this full. Philip offers to help clean up. Arianna joins them and asks if no one is going to wach the rest of the football game with her. Javi says he’s so in while Leo says he’ll join for the halftime show. Rafe stops Philip and says guests do not do the dishes, so he tells Philip to go watch the game with Gabi and he will let them know when dessert is ready. Philip asks if he’s sure while Gabi jokes not to argue with Rafe when he’s offering to do the dirty work. Leo talks to Rafe about not being in to football and reminds him about their talk. Leo tells Rafe to go first. Rafe says that word is Leo is investigating EJ and his new clinic. Leo questions who told him that. Rafe asks if he has any idea what’s going on there. Leo says no, but the fact that Rafe is acting suggests that he and the FBI suspect something fishy. Rafe responds that he thinks it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on EJ and the DiMeras. Leo mentions how they can’t keep an eye on Tony and Kristen and asks if he knows anything about that. Rafe says no and if he did, he couldn’t talk to him about it. Rafe then asks if that’s what Leo wanted to talk to him about. Leo says his was about him and Javi as he wanted to ask Rafe for a huge favor.

Jennifer calls for them to have dinner. Charlotte asks about Chad. Jennifer hopes he’ll be there soon but declares they can’t wait any longer.

Tony lets Kristen use one of his shirts as a bandage. Kristen says if they can’t figure out a way to escape, they could at least figure out who is keeping them here. Kristen asks why them and why now. Tony points out that whoever brought them wasn’t planning on starving them to death. Kristen agrees that they have enough food to last them years which is also the bad news. Kristen wonders how long they are going to keep them in here. Tony suggests there could be another reason why the supply is so plentiful. Tony says when he first arrived, he was alone and then Kristen showed up. Kristen asks if he’s saying they can expect company for Thanksgiving.

Julie says the prayer ahead of Thanksgiving dinner, saying they are grateful for everyone at the table and everyone who cannot be with them. Charlotte looks over at the empty space for Chad.

Philip, Gabi, Arianna, and Javi rejoin Leo and Rafe in the kitchen for dessert. Philip thanks Gabi again for including him. Gabi thanks him for coming and says they were glad to have him. Arianna adds that Philip was good luck for her fantasy football league. Leo then presents Javi with a piece of pie with Javi’s mother’s engagement ring on top which Javi questions. Javi points out that she left that to Rafe. Leo responds that he asked Rafe if he could borrow it. Rafe clarifies that he said no to borrowing it and that Leo could have it because it always should’ve been Javi’s. Javi questions what is happening. Leo then gets down on one knee and proposes to Javi.

Tony tells Kristen to stop pacing while Kristen questions what she is supposed to do until the door to the crypt suddenly opens.

Leo points out that he didn’t say what he was grateful for earlier and he was about to, but something told him to wait as he hoped to do it now like this. Leo tells Javi that he is eternally grateful for him. Leo recalls knowing the night they met that there was something special about him. Leo says he never would’ve guessed where that night would lead them and somehow they survived his screw ups, so now he feels they are closer than ever and like there is nothing he could say that Javi wouldn’t understand and still love him. Leo points out that now they live with his amazing family and raised a child together. Leo repeats that he never felt like he had a family until Javi brought him in to his. Leo says thanks to all of them, he realized he was missing love, support, kindness and craziness. Leo adds that when he asked Rafe for the ring, he didn’t know that he would give it to him right then. Leo jokes about being impatient and says he knows the ring won’t fit but it’s symbolic. Javi responds that he has something symbolic for him and kisses him as he says yes to his proposal. Everyone applauds as Leo calls it the happiest moment of his life. Leo says they will take the ring to the jeweler tomorrow to get it to actually fit him. Gabi says until then and puts it on a necklace and puts it on Javi. Gabi says she never thought she’d say this but welcomes Leo to the family. Leo hugs her and thanks her, saying he’s so grateful and they are all the greatest. Javi calls Leo an amazing addition to their family. Rafe jokes that if Leo hurts Javi, there will be hell to pay. Leo promises to make Javi as happy as he makes him. Javi responds that he already does. Rafe wishes them both a long and happy life as husband and husband as they hug.

JJ suggests Thomas and Charlotte head upstairs to start their annual Monopoly tournament, so they exit the kitchen. Jennifer cannot believe Chad did not show up and brings up the look on Charlotte’s face. Jennifer asks if Jack thinks Chad spent Thanksgiving with Cat. Jack would like to think Cat is not the reason that Chad did not show. Jennifer questions what other reason there would be. Jack relates to knowing what it’s like to be the pariah of the family and that today would’ve been a really difficult day for Chad. Jennifer argues that they agreed to put that aside for today. Jack didn’t think anything would keep Chad from being there so he hopes Chad is okay. Julie’s phone then goes off so Jack checks and sees a message from Chad, saying he just saw this and to tell the kids he loves them.

Julie sits in the living room at a photo of Doug, talking about it being the first Thanksgiving without him and how she knew it would be difficult. Julie asks Doug to do something to bring peace back to the family as she begins to cry.

Someone is tied up with a mask over their head and dumped in to the DiMera Crypt with Kristen and Tony. Kristen removes the mask revealing an unconscious Chad.

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Belle brings Thanksgiving dinner to Marlena in her hospital room. Marlena doesn’t know what to say and isn’t sure she can handle all of that. Marlena asks if there’s enough for everyone at home. Belle tells Marlena that they brought the Thanksgiving feast to her so they can still be together on the day that family means the most.

Roman and Kate set up for Thanksgiving at the Brady Pub. Roman tells Kate that Marlena’s surgery was a success and that she thanks Kate for the book she sent. Kate mentions hearing that Brady and Belle are planning an impromptu Thanksgiving at the hospital. Roman confirms they are, so Marlena will be with family. Kate wishes they were too, but she’s glad they saw them at the gala. Kate says that Philip came by earlier and Arianna will come by after while their respective children and grandchildren are doing well, so they have a lot to be thankful for. Roman agrees and says when he counts his blessings, Kate is at the very top of the list as they kiss.

Steve and Kayla stop outside the Pub and talk about helping families in need being one of their favorite traditions. Steve says it reminds him of when he was a kid and having nothing to be thankful for, but now he almost feels guilty for how blessed he is with a beautiful family and no money troubles. Steve declares that he’s most grateful for Kayla. Kayla agrees that they are so lucky as they kiss.

Alex goes home where Stephanie is finishing typing a press release. Alex asks if there’s anything he can help with and notices a box of fan mail that Holly has been sorting through for her. Stephanie mentions that she was going to take some with her to read on her tour. Alex finds one that is addressed directly to Stephanie Johnson and not Anastasia Sands. Alex reads it and is shocked as he exclaims “what the hell!”

Brady goes home where Tate complains that he’s been texting him all morning since he didn’t come home last night and he freaked out. Brady apologizes and says his phone died at the hospital. Tate asks if Marlena is okay. Brady confirms that she’s good and her surgery was a success. Tate says that’s great but asks why he was at the hospital. Brady informs him that he was with Rachel, so Tate asks what happened. Brady reveals to Tate that his sister has been assigned to the psychiatric ward.

Marlena tells Belle how lucky she feels to have such a kind and loving daughter. Belle calls her the best mom. Marlena assumes she planned Thanksgiving with Brady which Belle confirms. Marlena asks if that means Brady will be bringing Rachel and Tate as she mentions hoping they have key lime pie since she remembers that is Rachel’s favorite.

Tate questions Rachel being in the psychiatric ward. Brady says all he needs to know is that her therapist feels she’s best suited to be observed at the hospital right now until eventually moving to Bayview, which shocks Tate, who asks if it’s that bad and serious. Brady confirms that it is. Tate asks if he’s allowed to see her at the hospital. Brady says that the nurse told him they could probably visit in the afternoon, so he thought they would have Thanksgiving at the hospital with Marlena and Belle, then try to sneak in to see Rachel. Tate can’t imagine how upsetting this must be for him and says he’s so sorry. Brady knows it’s upsetting for him too. Tate calls it hard to believe as he knew Rachel was in therapy, but he had no idea that she was struggling like this. Brady responds that he didn’t either.

Stephanie asks Alex what it is. Alex responds that this letter is seriously messed up. Stephanie tells him not to make fun of the fans. Alex reads the letter that says his heart yearns for her and they will be together. Alex feels this guy is really overstepping. Stephanie asks how he knows it’s a guy. Alex says regardless, no one should be writing her a letter like this. Stephanie feels they are just showing appreciation for her work. Alex argues that it’s about more than her writing and it’s completely unacceptable, like this guy is in love with her. Stephanie laughs it off as crazy and tells Alex to think about the letters he got when he was on Body and Soul. Stephanie talks about some fans being obsessed with him but she wouldn’t categorize any of that as love. Alex feels this is different. Stephanie asks if he’s just saying that because now they are obsessed with her instead of him. Alex questions this not making her uncomfortable. Stephanie says she’s in public relations and 99% of these people are harmless. Alex asks about the 1%. Stephanie assures that if she senses a pattern, she will do something about it but says she’s not worried about and he shouldn’t be either. Stephanie realizes the time and that they have to go meet her family at the Pub. Stephanie asks Alex to call the Bakery to see if their pie order is ready while she goes to finish packing. Alex then pockets the letter from the fanmail.

Belle asks how Marlena is feeling and if she can get her anything before everyone else shows up. Marlena says she’s just fine and looking forward to Thanksgiving with her family as she has so much to be grateful for. Belle is glad to hear as she was worried how she would feel about the holiday since it’s their first one without John. Marlena admits it’s different and she knows how much Belle is missing him too. Belle knows how hard it must be for Marlena since John was the love of her life. Marlena says they had so many wonderful years together and his greatest gift was giving her Belle as she’s so grateful for her. Marlena encourages that John lives on in Belle and everybody in their family as they hug.

Steve and Kayla enter the Pub and tell Roman and Kate that the deliveries went great. Roman says the Pub is always happy to provide. Kate asks Steve if he talked to Jada about joining them. Steve says she unfortunately has to work but she appreciated the invitation. Roman adds that Shawn is on the clock too but says he’d be by later for leftovers. Kate says she was going to send some food over to Belle and Brady but apparently Belle cooked an entire dinner to bring to the hospital. Steve is glad that means Marlena is doing better which Kayla confirms. Kate asks about Sarah. Kayla informs her that Sarah made a full recovery and is being discharged today. Roman calls that great to hear as he felt terrible and somewhat responsible since her allergic reaction happened at the Pub. Roman mentions that he still has no idea how that could’ve happened.

Tate packs Rachel’s backpack with a few of her things in case they get to see her as he feels it would help her feel less scared which Brady calls thoughtful of him. Tate says if they don’t get to see her, maybe he can leave it for her before they go see Marlena. Brady tells Tate that he and Belle have decided not to tell Marlena about what’s going on with Rachel because she’s in a fragile state and they figured it’d be best to deliver that news once she’s out of the hospital. Tate asks what if Marlena asks about Rachel and questions if they are supposed to lie. Brady says they will tell the truth by just saying that Rachel is not well while just leaving out some details. Brady then gets a message from the hospital that they will be allowed to visit Rachel, so they exit for the hospital.

Kate gives Steve and Kayla glasses of wine as Steve brings up that he doesn’t think it’s going to be a very happy Thanksgiving for the DiMeras with Kristen on the run and Tony missing. Kayla calls it odd that both of them are missing at the same time. Roman wonders if it’s all part of a classic DiMera scheme. Kate says from her experience, the DiMeras are totally unpredictable and whatever you think they are doing, the reality is always stranger. Stephanie and Alex then arrive and greet them. Kayla asks if Stephanie is packed and ready for her book tour. Stephanie downplays it as not a big deal. Roman hypes up her going to Chicago and has places to recommend they go. Alex asks if he can talk with Steve for a second so they step aside. Alex tells Steve not to show Stephanie that he showed him this, but explains a fan later made him very uncomfortable. Alex adds that Stephanie thinks he’s overreacting but asks what Steve thinks. Steve agrees with Stephanie that fan letters can be over the top so he wouldn’t worry about it. Alex responds that he kind of is worried and asks if Steve can figure out who sent it to give him peace of mind. Steve agrees to look in to it.

Brady and Tate go to the hospital to visit Rachel, where the nurse tells them that Rachel was agitated so they gave her a sedative. Tate asks if they can stay with her until she wakes up. The nurse says they can but that she will almost certainly be asleep for a couple of hours. Brady says that’s okay and they will wait. Brady asks Tate to go to Marlena’s room while he waits here since they are probably wondering where they are. Tate responds that he thinks Brady needs to go because he needs to tell Marlena what’s going on. Brady reminds him that they talked about this. Tate argues that Marlena is a psychiatrist and loves Rachel as much as they do. Tate thinks talking to Marlena about it could help Brady deal with it. Brady worries about how Marlena will deal with it as he doesn’t want to upset her. Tate warns Brady about how upset Marlena would be if she finds out he kept this from her, especially if she could’ve done something to help Rachel. Brady says he’s not making any promises but he will go to Marlena’s room and if she seems up for it, he will tell her what’s going on with Rachel. Tate hopes that he does and says he will text him if Rachel wakes up. Brady then exits the room.

Marlena questions Belle dating again. Belle responds that she’s trying to as she signed up for a dating app a few weeks ago. Belle says it’s still new to her and makes it feel weird, pointing out that the first person it matched her with was Chad. Marlena asks if Belle is thinking about going out with Chad which Belle laughs off until Brady arrives to greet them. Marlena asks where Rachel and Tate are. Brady responds that Rachel is not feeling too well, so Tate decided to stay back with her. Marlena says she’s sorry to hear that and asks what’s wrong. Brady and Belle both try to answer, so Marlena tells them to try again and get it together. Marlena says if they are trying to save her the stress of whatever is going on, this is far more stressful than not knowing.

Tate stays at Rachel’s side and talks to her about taking care of her snake. Tate brings her a stuffed animal snake from her backpack which he says was supposed to be her Christmas present. Tate talks about how much it meant to him when Rachel visited him when he was in a halfway house and feels this is his chance to repay her for that. Tate declares that no matter how long it takes her to get through this, he will be there for her every step of the way.

Stephanie brings up Kayla and Steve being the Brady Pub trivia champs. Steve jokes that they are a wealth of useless knowledge. Roman is glad it went so well. Kate says she’s sorry she missed it. Stephanie asks if they will do more. Roman hopes to as long as he gets more people involved. Alex points out that if they do a theme night, Johnny would kill it at movie trivia. Kate says that depends on if Johnny and Chanel have the time while taking care of their new baby. Kayla says she was so happy to hear about their adoption. Steve congratulates Roman on another great grandchild. Roman says they are the best. Kayla remarks that they wouldn’t know. Steve comments on it being hard to test that theory with no grandchildren to speak of…

Brady informs Marlena that the truth is Rachel is in the hospital, so she asks what happened. Brady reveals that yesterday, Rachel gave Sarah some pistachio ice cream which Sarah is extremely allergic to and went in to shock. Brady adds that Sarah is okay, but when he confronted Rachel about it, she admitted to doing it on purpose. Marlena asks why she would do that. Brady says that’s a bit more complicated than he wants to get in to, but they have a bigger issue which Marlena questions. Brady explains that when Rachel saw Sarah almost die from something that she did, it triggered a memory for her that she has buried for some time. Brady then tells Marlena that Rachel was the one who shot EJ.

Kate and Roman finish a video chat with Carrie and Austin. Alex and Stephanie talk about getting ready for the Dallas Cowboys game. Roman says that Carrie and Austin send their love and asks if everyone is ready to eat as they sit at the table.

Marlena questions Belle knowing that Rachel shot EJ. Belle says that Brady told her yesterday and she’s sure she can understand why they initially decided to keep this from her. Brady adds that Dr. Fuller said they want to keep Rachel for intensive treatment and that they will move her to Bayview when a bed opens up. Marlena says she’s sorry as she wishes she knew that Rachel was still a danger to others. Belle questions what she is saying. Marlena then reveals that she was there when EJ remembered who shot him and that he pressured Kristen in to making sure that Johnny was acquitted. Brady is shocked to learn that Marlena knew all this time that Rachel shot EJ and didn’t tell him which she admits to. Belle suggests now is not the best time to discuss all of this. Marlena thinks they both have a right to know the truth. Brady wants to hear it. Marlena explains that when Rachel suppressed the memory of shooting EJ, she wanted to make sure that if it came back, it happened at a time she could handle that and at the right time and place. Marlena thought she would be there to help. Brady points out that she wasn’t and now his daughter is sedated, waiting to be transferred to a psychiatric ward. Brady argues that Marlena should’ve told him. Marlena responds that she didn’t because Rachel needs him so much and she didn’t want what she had done to adversely affect his relationship with her. Brady asks if she didn’t think he could treat his own child. Marlena felt there was a chance that if he knew, Rachel could accidentally find out. Brady declares he has to get out of here and storms out. Marlena tells Belle that she’s so sorry.

Brady returns to Rachel’s hospital room where Tate is telling her stories from when she was little. Brady thanks Tate for staying with her as she is going to need a lot of support from all of them. Tate brings up what great Grandma Caroline would tell them to do if she was there. Brady agrees that she would tell them to pray so Brady begins to pray at Rachel’s side.

Roman says a prayer before Thanksgiving dinner, praying to watch over their family, thanking God for bringing Bo back to them and praying for him to watch over Marlena’s recovery and Kimberly fighting her illness. Kayla proposes a toast to the Bradys and all those they love to continue to make sweet moments like this.

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Philip and Gabi have drinks at the Brady Pub and toast to their first official date. Gabi admits she’s been looking forward to this all day and talks about cooking dessert for Thanksgiving. Gabi asks if Maggie has anything special planned for the Kiriakis Thanksgiving. Philip doubts it with Sarah being in the hospital plus Maggie and Xander being on the outs would make things awkward. Philip adds that Kate said he could spend it here with her and Roman, but he’s not really feeling it this year. Gabi then invites Philip to spend Thanksgiving with her family.

Jennifer plans for Thanksgiving at home with Thomas and Charlotte. Jennifer worries about Julie being sad to see Doug’s card when she gets back from visiting the cemetery. Thomas then asks if he can throw Chad’s card away.

Steve surprises Kayla at the hospital and asks if she’s still up for date night. Kayla says she is but with Marlena’s surgery and what happened to Sarah, she’s been a little on edge. Steve wants to make all her troubles disappear for one night. Xander arrives with flowers. Kayla quickly tells him that Sarah doesn’t want to see him and she doesn’t know who told him what happened, but she needs her rest to recover. Xander questions what she means and what happened to Sarah.

Brady visits Sarah in her hospital room. Sarah says she’s feeling much better and that she’ll be just fine thanks to him. Sarah asks Brady what’s wrong. Brady tells her that he’s very sorry.

Philip thanks Gabi but says he couldn’t impose. Gabi insists he wouldn’t be and that it will be a very low key Thanksgiving. Philip admits it sounds perfect if she’s sure that Rafe and Arianna won’t mind him crashing their Thanksgiving. Gabi jokes that if they can put up with Leo, he’ll be a walk in the park. Gabi then asks Philip if he will come. Philip responds that he would love to.

Jennifer tells Thomas that she knows he’s angry with his dad, but he’s still his dad. Thomas remarks that he wishes he wasn’t. Charlotte asks why. Jennifer tries to say he didn’t mean that but Thomas says he did and that Charlotte is too little to understand. Charlotte complains that she misses her dad.

Xander asks Kayla what’s going on with Sarah. Kayla says she’s already told him too much. Xander argues that Sarah is the mother of his child. Kayla tells Xander that she’s going to be fine. Xander decides he’ll find her room himself and leaves the flowers for Marlena as he rushes off. Kayla complains about more stress being added to her day. Steve points out that Xander wasn’t playing as he really didn’t know about Sarah since the card with his flowers is made out to Marlena. Kayla calls that kind but out of character for him.

Sarah tells Brady that what happened wasn’t his fault just because they went out for ice cream. Brady feels it is and reveals to her that Rachel knew Sarah was allergic to pistachio and when they weren’t looking, she switched her order and put some of it in Sarah’s. Sarah is shocked to learn that Rachel wanted to hurt her. Brady confirms that his daughter is the reason Sarah almost died.

Jennifer hugs Charlotte and tells her that Chad just needed some time alone but he will be back soon. Julie comes home and praises the decorations in the dining room. Jennifer says the kids did a great job. Jennifer then asks Thomas to help Charlotte finish her paper turkey as she steps aside with Julie to ask how she’s holding up. Julie says she’s fine but it’s hard to believe that Friday marks a year since Doug left them. Julie says the house has been filled with people ever since but it still feels half empty without Doug’s warmth in every room. Jennifer says that she wanted to be with her at the cemetery but felt that Julie needed time alone with Doug. Julie thanks her and says she talks to Doug all the time, but at the cemetery she feels like Doug answers her with all his love and wisdom. Jennifer asks if Julie wants to share any of that wisdom. Julie responds that she’s a very rich wisdom because God gave her all this time with the people she loves because they might still need her. Julie says that Doug told her to give love unselfishly and that Jennifer being there is the best thing for her heart.

Steve and Kayla go to the Brady Pub and talk with Roman. Roman asks if Marlena is going to be okay and her pacemaker surgery went well. Kayla says so far, so good but she’s sure that Marlena wishes she wasn’t spending Thanksgiving in the hospital. Steve notes that especially being her first Thanksgiving since John passed. Roman says he’ll make sure to visit her tomorrow. Gabi tells Philip that they have everything covered for Thanksgiving dinner while Philip insists that he has to bring something. Philip then gets a call from Xander, who says he just found out that Sarah is in the hospital but no one will tell him what’s going on so he asks if Maggie mentioned anything to him. Philip informs Xander that Sarah had an allergic reaction but she will be fine. Xander asks Philip to find out what room she’s in.

Sarah tells Brady that if Rachel did this, it had to be an accident. Brady wishes it was but says that Rachel admitted everything to him. Sarah doesn’t get it as she thought she and Rachel had a great relationship, so she questions why Rachel would try to hurt her. Brady says he only knows that Rachel is very troubled and he thought she was getting the help she needed in therapy as he never thought she would be capable of doing this to her or… Sarah asks what else Rachel did. Brady didn’t want to burden her with this but says she deserves to know. Brady then reveals that this is not the first time that his daughter almost killed someone. Sarah questions what he is talking about. Brady then informs Sarah that Rachel was the one who shot EJ. Brady clarifies that it was an accident but apparently she was so traumatized that she blocked it out of her memory, but when she saw what happened to Sarah, that memory came flooding back. Sarah starts to say it doesn’t make sense but then realizes that Kristen knew and went to prison to protect her daughter. Brady says that’s his theory but he can’t confirm it since Kristen apparently fell off the face of the earth. Brady knows there’s nothing Kristen wouldn’t do for her little girl, so he has to keep this under wraps. Brady says he asked Belle for advice and she’s going to try to resource options so maybe they can exonerate Kristen without having Rachel come forward. Brady tells Sarah that there is something he needs to ask of her even though it seems unfair. Brady says he really needs to know what Sarah is going to do now that she knows the truth. Sarah asks what he means. Brady responds that he wouldn’t blame her if she needed to report what Rachel did because she must be furious with her and with him for allowing this to happen.

Gabi asks Philip if he’s sure this is a good idea. Philip asks how else he can send Sarah flowers without asking Maggie for her room number. Gabi worries that Maggie will be pissed that he passed the information along to Xander. Philip jokes that it’s a good thing he has other plans for Thanksgiving then. Gabi calls him a good brother. Philip then gets a text back from Maggie that Sarah is in room #704. Roman sits with Steve and Kayla and asks if they are up for something different tonight because Kate’s been pushing him to start a trivia night at the Pub. Roman wants to test it out before making it a regular thing. Steve says he’s sorry but his game is poker not trivia and he promised Kayla a stress free night. Kayla argues that no stress doesn’t mean no fun while Steve argues that Kayla gets competitive at games. Kayla disagrees but Roman jokes that she’s always been a sore loser. Kayla says that’s because Roman would cheat and says they are in. Steve guesses so much for their relaxing dinner.

Julie questions Charlotte looking sad. Jennifer thinks she’s missing her dad. Thomas says that’s too bad because he’s not coming to Thanksgiving. Julie asks for a moment alone with Thomas so Jennifer takes Charlotte to the kitchen. Thomas asks if Julie is mad at him. Julie says no, but she is disappointed. Julie knows Thomas is angry at Chad, but questions if he really wants Chad to be alone on Thanksgiving. Thomas argues that he didn’t tell Chad he couldn’t come. Julie feels he made it clear that Chad wasn’t welcome. Julie asks Thomas to put their differences aside and invite Chad to Thanksgiving tomorrow. Jennifer comes back and agrees that it would be a really nice gesture. Thomas says as long as he doesn’t have to sit next to him.

Sarah tells Brady that finding out what Rachel did to her and EJ is very upsetting, but it doesn’t make her feel angry, it makes her feel sad for Rachel to be driven to do what she did. Sarah feels Rachel must have been in serious pain, but she knows Brady will do what he has to do to get her help and that’s all that matters. Sarah adds that she doesn’t blame Brady for any of this and calls him a wonderful dad, so she doesn’t want him to blame himself either. Brady feels it’s hard not to. Brady says for the longest time, Rachel just wanted her parents to get back together and be a family but he couldn’t make that happen for her. Sarah says he shouldn’t have to as he can’t live a lie and that’s not good for Rachel either. Brady says it’s not just that, but her mom is in prison and asks how much pain that causes Rachel. Sarah has faith that Rachel will come out the other side in this and encourages Brady to have faith too. Xander then opens the door and sees them together.

Roman tells Kayla and Steve that Philip and Gabi are on board along with a few others, so he thinks they have enough for trivia. Kayla is excited for it while Steve worries that it won’t go well for them against Philip. Kayla praises Steve as a former spy with street smarts and they have encyclopedic knowledge. Philip tells Gabi that they can back out if she wants because he guesses Pub trivia is not what she had in mind for their first date. Gabi says he’s wrong as she loves trivia. Philip admits that he does too.

Julie calls Chad and leaves a message, telling him that Charlotte is requesting his company tomorrow at Thanksgiving and they are all hoping he will make it. Charlotte calls out that she loves her dad while Thomas sits upset.

Sarah promises Brady it will be okay until they notice Xander. Xander says he came to visit Marlena but heard about Sarah’s allergic reaction. Sarah says it was pistachios again but Brady was there and saved her with the epi-pen. Xander says Brady has his and Victoria’s eternal gratitude, worrying that they could’ve lost her. Sarah says she’s still here and reminds Xander that he said he would stay away. Xander says he just had to find out she was okay and he’s so relieved that she is. Xander tells Sarah to take care of herself as he then exits. Brady tells Sarah that couldn’t have been easy. Sarah assures that it’s okay and says that Xander broke her heart but it has to be nothing compared to what Brady is going through. Sarah tells him that she will be there every step of the way for Rachel’s recovery.

Roman begins trivia night at the Brady Pub and goes over the rules. Roman points out that it’s a test run so they don’t have any buzzers or bells, but the first person to answer correctly gets the point and the winner will get their next dinner comped. Steve reminds Kayla to be gracious if they win. Kayla assures they will win. Roman announces the first category is fashion which excites Gabi. Roman asks the first question of which designer is famous for doing a cartwheel with the splits on the runway during her shows. Kayla correctly answers that it is Betsy Johnson. Gabi says she will get her next time. Roman then asks what is currently the largest military base in the world. Philip correctly answers that it is Fort Bragg. Roman asks what island nation is located in all four hemispheres which Steve correctly answers is Kiribati. Roman asks what famous playwright and short story writer was also a medical doctor which everyone gets wrong leaving Gabi and Philip to guess. Gabi has the right answer of Anton Chekhov but Philip gives an incorrect answer. Kayla jokes about her getting the fashion question while Gabi knew the medical doctor question. Roman announces there is a tie between Steve and Kayla against Gabi and Philip so the next right answer is the winner. Roman asks what term popularized in American English in the 19th century comes from the Dutch word to brag or boast. Steve correctly answers the word is bluff, winning the game. Philip calls out that they were a worthy opponent. Roman congratulates Steve and Kayla, joking that their dinners are generally on the house anyway while Kayla jokes that it’s better when you win it. Roman asks if they should make trivia night a permanent fixture at the Brady Pub. Kayla and Steve support it and Philip agrees, saying it would give a good reason for a rematch.

Brady isn’t sure they deserve Sarah’s kindness. Sarah insists, reminding him that she was in a dark place all those years ago when she found out that Rachel wasn’t her daughter. Sarah says when she ran off with her, Brady would’ve been justified in never wanting her to see her again but he treated her with compassion and empathy. Sarah says because of that, she healed and she wants that for Rachel too. Sarah adds that if finding out what she did contributed to pushing Rachel over the edge, but says she won’t blame herself since she told Brady not to. Brady tells Sarah not to feel any guilt for what happened when Rachel was a baby, reminding her that it was Xander who switched the babies and that’s why Sarah bonded with her. Sarah agrees that is when things started to go South for her and declares that Xander is pretty much responsible for everything that has gone wrong in her life.

Philip and Gabi sit together laughing in the town square as Xander approaches and asks what’s so funny. They tell him about being roped in to Pub trivia. Xander says he’s glad they both had fun. Philip asks if he ended up seeing Sarah. Xander confirms that he did and she seems fine with Brady by her side. Xander asks Philip if he’s free tomorrow as he thought they could have Thanksgiving at the Bistro. Philip says he would but he just made plans to spend it with Gabi and her family. Xander says he totally understands and tells him to have a great time. Gabi says there’s no reason he can’t join them. Xander says he just wanted to make sure Philip had somewhere to be tomorrow. Xander thanks them and tells them to have a lovely evening as he walks off. Steve and Kayla walk through, talking about how fun Pub trivia was. Steve suggests asking Stephanie and Alex to join them next time. Kayla imagines Stephanie will be too busy being a celebrated author, so she’s just happy they get her for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Steve asks if she’s lost the thrill of victory already. Kayla responds that she’s just sad that Joey and Tripp won’t be with them for Thanksgiving as it seems harder and harder to get their kids together all the time. Steve suggests taking her somewhere warm and tropical to cheer her up, like Kiribati which Kayla calls his bluff.

Jennifer tells Julie that she got the kids settled in their room and they joke about taking the quiet while they can get it. Jennifer comments on Thomas being a good big brother by letting Charlotte play his new video game and suggests it may have had to do with Julie’s chat she had with him. Julie brings out an old family photo album of past Thanksgivings and they go through it. Jennifer says there’s so many people who should still be there. Julie asks if Jennifer is upset that she asked Chad to come to Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. Jennifer says of course not as she knows how close she is to Chad. Jennifer says just because she wants the kids to live with her and Jack in Boston doesn’t mean she wants to shut Chad completely out of their lives. Julie says she’s trying to keep her opinion to herself. Jennifer questions if she agrees with Jeremy then that her suing Chad for custody is a mistake. Julie repeats that she’s trying to keep her opinion to herself but Jennifer wants to know exactly what she thinks. Julie doesn’t doubt that she and Jack have the children’s best interest at heart, but she feels so much empathy for Chad because she knows what it’s like to be separated from your children and it’s devastating. Jennifer says she hates that Chad is in so much pain and that Julie did the right thing by inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner since he is still family. Jennifer claims the last thing she wants to do is make the holidays difficult for anybody, especially Julie. Julie thanks her. Jennifer tells her that she loves her so much. Julie responds that she loves her unconditionally forever as they hug.

Brady tells Sarah that Xander has caused her a lot of pain but there were good times when they made each other happy and she wouldn’t have Victoria if she hadn’t forgiven him. Sarah acknowledges that is true and she wouldn’t trade having her for anything in the world. Sarah says it’s just hard to reconcile that the person who gave her the greatest gift is now someone she can barely stand to look at. Brady says that he can relate because he and Kristen caused each other so much heartache but she gave him Rachel and in spite of everything, he wouldn’t trade that for the world. Brady apologizes for dumping all of this on her but Sarah says she’s glad he did and she’s happy he feels that he can trust her. Brady says she constantly gives him reasons why he can. Brady tells Sarah to get some sleep while he goes to see Marlena, the therapist, and Rachel. Sarah tells him to give Marlena her best and to tell Rachel that she forgives and loves her. Brady says he will gladly do that. Sarah promises Brady that everything is going to be okay as they hug.

Steve asks Kayla how that’s a bluff. Kayla says she appreciates the thought but they do not need to fly halfway around the globe for romance, especially since his knowledge of world geography was such a turn on right here in Salem. Steve asks how turned on she was as they kiss. Gabi tells Philip that she hopes it’s okay that she invited Xander. Philip says he thought it was really sweet. Philip then invites Gabi to his room for a night cap as they kiss. Xander then comes back through and stands alone as he sees Gabi and Philip kissing on one side and Steve and Kayla kissing on the other side.

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Tony and Kristen remain locked up in the DiMera Crypt. Kristen wakes up and comments on it not just being a nightmare. Kristen wonders how long she was asleep. Tony complains that there’s no way to tell time so he doesn’t know how many days they’ve been locked up. Kristen remarks that it’s been too long.

Stephanie and Alex are at the Brady Pub. They talk about Alex feeling better as Alex guesses it was something he ate last night. They are waiting for Holly to arrive. Alex kisses Stephanie until Holly arrives, apologizing for being late. Alex then exits the Pub. Holly hopes Stephanie isn’t upset with her as it’s been one thing after another. Stephanie asks what’s going on. Holly reveals that Sarah is in the hospital after an allergic reaction. Stephanie says they can reschedule if she needs to. Holly says that Sarah will be fine but she feels so bad for her after her marriage fell apart and now this.

Arianna goes to see Tate and questions him studying over break, joking that Holly must be rubbing off on him. Tate says even with all the studying, he doesn’t know which Arianna questions. Tate agrees to tell her as long as Holly doesn’t know about it. Arianna agrees not to say anything and asks why Tate is studying over break and why he’s so bummed. Tate then reveals that if he doesn’t completely ace all of his finals, he’s going to flunk out of Salem U.

Chanel walks through the town square with Trey in his stroller and runs in to Aaron. Aaron mentions picking up donuts for a Friendsgiving at Tate’s which Chanel says sounds like fun. Aaron asks how Trey is. Chanel says he’s a little fussy today so she took him for an afternoon stroll to give Johnny time to grade his students’ projects in peace. Chanel asks if Aaron would like to hold Trey but he declines.

Brady joins Belle in Marlena’s hospital room and questions where Marlena is.

Chanel apologizes to Aaron for putting him on the spot. Aaron says it’s okay as he already held Trey but he doesn’t want to get too attached. Aaron says it’s good that he can see him since they all live in Salem. Chanel gets that it’s very hard for him and assures they are so grateful for what he did because if not for him, they wouldn’t have the baby to be grateful for this year, so she thanks him.

Stephanie tells Holly that she will be doing a little bit of everything as an intern including e-mails and editing social media videos. Stephanie asks if she’s sure she will be able to juggle all of this on top of her course work because she would hate for her grades to suffer. Holly promises that she excels at compartmentalizing and time management. Holly shows her what she has come up with so far. Stephanie says she’s seen enough and hires Holly.

Arianna questions Tate failing all of his classes. Tate clarifies that he’s doing okay in film and if he finishes some late assignments, he might be able to swing a low C in English. Arianna says that’s not the way to finish his first semester of college. Tate assures that he’s judging himself enough. Arianna asks how this happened. Tate guesses the whole situation with Sophia and the baby along with everything else happening got him distracted. Tate worries that Holly will be so disappointed in him. Arianna suggests asking Holly to help him but Tate insists that Holly can’t know or she’ll think he’s a loser. Arianna urges him to go to the tutor center but Tate feels that would be beyond pathetic. Arianna tells him that everyone makes mistakes. Arianna asks why he didn’t just ask her to help him with Spanish class. Tate says he was too proud so Arianna tells him to get over it.

Belle tells Brady that she tried calling him but it went straight to voicemail. Brady apologizes and says he was in the middle of something. Brady is surprised to learn that Marlena needs a pacemaker as he didn’t realize Lyme disease was that serious. Belle explains how it will stabilize Marlena’s heart rhythm and prevent things from getting worse. Belle says it feels pretty straightforward and that Marlena will be just fine. Brady guesses it’s good that she’s getting the diagnosis and treatment. Brady says he needed her advice on something but he obviously can’t burden her with it now. Belle suggests he burden her instead. Brady says he first needs to know if he’s talking to his little sister or the district attorney. Belle guesses that depends on what he’s going to tell her.

Aaron tells Chanel that he should get going and walks off. Alex then walks up and greets Chanel. Alex congratulates her on the baby. Chanel talks about Trey being fussy and says she’s hardly slept. Alex encourages that she’s glowing and that motherhood obviously suits her.

Kristen wonders how many days they’ve been locked up and notes that it will soon be Thanksgiving. Kristen brings up that Rachel will be worried sick about her. Tony remarks that Rachel will figure out that she’s better off without her. Tony brings up letting Rachel testify in court against her cousin when Kristen shot EJ. Kristen argues that she did what she had to do. Tony complains that Kristen sounds just like Stefano with no compassion in justifying her own heinous acts. Tony thought Kristen’s one redeeming quality was that she was a good mother but remarks that she’s obviously not.

Aaron joins Arianna and Tate. They talk about Aaron and Arianna both bringing pumpkin desserts. Tate blames studying on why he didn’t bring anything. Aaron tells Tate to put the books away while they are on school break. Holly then arrives with a pumpkin casserole and when they react to that, she questions if they don’t like pumpkin.

Brady informs Belle about Rachel intentionally giving Sarah pistachio ice cream, knowing she was allergic to it. Belle asks where Rachel is now. Brady tells her that she’s with her therapist, getting a full psychiatric work up which he’s not allowed to be apart of. Brady assures that Rachel had no idea that Sarah’s reaction would be this severe and she was sorry but it was too late. Brady says that Rachel had been crying out for help for months and he knew it, but he deluded himself into thinking that she was fine and getting the help she needed. Brady declares that he now doesn’t know what to do or how to handle this, but he knows he needs Belle to help his daughter.

Holly jokes that since they all brought pumpkin desserts, they can just make it a pumpkin themed Friendsgiving. Tate asks Holly how her job interview went. Holly reveals that Stephanie actually hired her on the spot which excites them. Holly asks what’s new with them. Aaron says he doesn’t want to be a downer but he and Arianna went to Bayview to visit Sophia.

Belle is glad that Rachel had a change of heart at the last minute and showed remorse. Belle notes that Sarah was injured as a result of Rachel’s actions but she doesn’t think Sarah will press charges since she’s a friend and Rachel is just a little girl. Belle asks if there’s something else. Brady confirms that there is. Brady informs Belle that when Rachel saw Sarah go in to shock, it triggered a memory for her. Brady then reveals to Belle that Kristen didn’t shoot EJ, Rachel did.

Stephanie joins Alex and Chanel in the town square. Stephanie invites Chanel to join her and Alex as they go get drinks. Chanel declines but Stephanie convinces her that it’s best to do while the baby is sleeping so Chanel agrees to join them.

Kristen complains that Tony is judging her and attacking her when he has no idea what went down between her and Rachel. Kristen says Rachel is the most important person in her life and all she wants is for her to be safe and happy. Kristen argues that she is a damn good mother and demands that Tony never insult her like that again. Tony apologizes for judging and attacking but says he can see by her reaction why Andre was so drawn to her and that they were cut from the same cloth. Kristen tells him not to compare her to Andre, who was a sadistic maniac that she married because Stefano thought it would make her a better DiMera. Kristen declares that she’d rather spend her time more productively and asks what Tony would suggest they do.

Belle questions Brady revealing to her that Rachel told him that she remembered shooting EJ. Brady explains that Rachel told him that she saw the gun on the table, picked it up, and pointed it at EJ because she wanted to know where her Grandmother was. Brady says Rachel didn’t know what she was doing and that it was an accident.

Alex and Stephanie sit with Chanel having drinks in the town square. Stephanie asks Chanel about the exciting life of being new parents. Chanel says they were warned that they wouldn’t get much sleep which has been true because the baby wakes up every 2-3 hours. Chanel assures that she loves her baby but a good night’s sleep is a thing of the past. Alex encourages that Trey probably just has to adjust after being with the Hernandez family for so long. Chanel agrees and says they don’t have time for much else, but jokes that they definitely fit in some romance. Alex acknowledges that Chanel and Johnny seem very happy. Chanel says that nothing prepares you for what it’s really like and calls it the hardest experience she’s ever loved. Chanel tells Alex and Stephanie that having a baby changes your life forever as Stephanie takes a big drink from her glass.

Tate asks if Sophia was any better. Arianna says she wasn’t. Aaron says when he told Sophia that their baby was adopted, she didn’t even blink. Aaron adds that he didn’t tell her it was Johnny and Chanel as he didn’t think she could handle that. Aaron admits it was heartbreaking to see Sophia like that and suggests it might cheer her up if Tate went to go see her.

Brady explains to Belle that Rachel was so traumatized by what she had done that her subconscious buried the memory. Brady asks what they are going to do.

Stephanie gets Trey back to sleep which impresses Chanel and Alex. Chanel talks up Stephanie and Alex as potential babysitters which Stephanie says she would love as you get to take care of the baby and then give him back at the end of the night which Alex seems to take notice of.

Arianna takes Aaron to the kitchen to allow Tate and Holly to talk. Tate asks if Holly would be okay with him visiting Sophia. Holly says as long as he doesn’t expect her to go with him. Tate says he would never expect that or for her to forgive Sophia either and he doesn’t know if he would ever forgive her. Tate declares that if seeing him could potentially break Sophia out of the state she’s in, he feels like he has to try. Holly gets it and tells him to do what he feels like he has to.

Belle responds to Brady that what she does next will depend on a few variables. Brady doesn’t even know how this could be happening. Belle says that Rachel is a child who needs help and is getting it. Brady argues that she could’ve killed two people and questions how he missed this. Belle says they want to believe their kids aren’t struggling so they try to persuade themselves that they are fine. Belle says that she and Shawn tried to convince themselves that Claire was okay too. Brady tries to argue that Claire was older but Belle says it likely started when she was younger and they just missed it. Belle encourages that Rachel will get through this with a loving and supportive family. Brady asks Belle what she means by what she does depends on variables. Belle asks if Brady is certain that Rachel’s memory is legitimate since Kristen confessed an open court. Brady confirms that the therapist said Rachel’s memory was real. Belle questions why Kristen would confess then. Brady flashes back to Kristen telling him that the whole reason she was doing it was for Rachel. Brady then realizes that Kristen took the fall for their daughter to protect her.

Kristen tells Tony that her money is still on EJ as she questions who else could pull off something so diabolical and brilliantly orchestrated. Tony suggests it could perhaps be Vivian Alamain herself.

Arianna and Aaron come back from the kitchen as Arianna announces she found a frozen pizza for them and put it in the oven. Tate says he thinks that was Belle’s but they decide she won’t mind. Aaron jokes that they deserve it after a brutal semester. Arianna says it wasn’t for Holly, who will be on the Dean’s list. Holly says who cares as they are all trying their best. Holly changes the subject and suggests they have a movie marathon after eating.

Brady worries about how angry he got with Kristen for letting Rachel testify during Johnny’s trial when it turns out that Kristen didn’t shoot EJ and just made a giant sacrifice for their daughter. Belle remains uncertain and questions how Kristen knew if it was still buried in Rachel’s subconscious and EJ still claims not to remember who shot him. Brady doesn’t know and suggests maybe Kristen walked in on it. Belle guesses they won’t know until they talk to Kristen but nobody seems to know where she is. Brady says he’s certain about one thing and that’s that Kristen believed she was protecting Rachel when she allowed herself to be hauled to prison for attempted murder.

Chanel and Stephanie joke with Alex about being a natural with baby Trey. Chanel tells Alex and Stephanie that they will make great parents one day.

Aaron, Tate, Holly, and Arianna discuss what movie to watch. Holly suggests My Big Fat Greek Wedding but Aaron is against romantic comedy. Arianna suggests Downtown Abbey but they disagree. Tate decides on Pitch Black..

Belle tells Brady that she isn’t required to file new charges immediately but the situation will eventually have to be decided in court since Kristen was sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Belle adds that Rachel being a minor does give them some leeway but she can’t make any promises. Brady says he understands and he’s going to check in with Rachel and her therapist, so he exits the room.

Kristen agrees with Tony that Vivian is a possibility, but points out that she doesn’t typically leave food and water for those that she buries alive if she wanted them dead. Kristen says they need to get in to the mind of their abductor and what their endgame is, questioning if they really plan to keep them here forever. Kristen believes someone would eventually discover them. Tony asks when she last visited the crypt. Kristen admits she doesn’t remember. Tony says for him it was several years ago, so unless a DiMera dies and is brought to the crypt, he would say the chance of them being discovered is slim to none.

Tate proposes a toast to Vin Diesel for making the movie Pitch Black and to the almost end of a crazy, intense, and romantic first semester of college and a wilder year in Salem. Arianna toasts to friendship.

Chanel tells Alex and Stephanie that this has been great and she should get Trey home. They wish each other a happy Thanksgiving as Chanel then leaves with Trey. Stephanie comments that Chanel will be such a good mom and already is. Alex agrees and asks if Stephanie meant what she said about the greatest part of babysitting being back when she hands the baby back to the parents. Stephanie responds that it is an questions Alex’s reaction to it. Alex feels the way she said it made it sound like she doesn’t want to be a mom. Stephanie assures that she does someday but hearing how much Chanel’s life has changed made her realize it’s not something she wants anytime soon. Stephanie says she wants to give all of her focus to her writing career taking off. Alex says he gets that, so Stephanie questions why he looks disappointed and if he wants kids right away. Alex says he hadn’t given it that much thought. Stephanie says they don’t have to talk about it right now and can just table it for now which Alex agrees to do.

Brady returns to Belle and tells her that Rachel is still under observation as the therapist believes she needs in-patient treatment and wants to keep her here until a bed opens up at Bayview. Brady guesses he shouldn’t be surprised and cries that he feels like he failed his little girl. Belle encourages that he’s a great dad and that Rachel will get better just like Claire did. Brady hopes she is right.

Kristen tells Tony that she hit on something solid in the ground and calls for Tony to help her.

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Leo runs in to Gwen in the town square. Leo starts to tell her a story but Gwen says she’s not interested and asks if he’s made a decision about her offer to fund his search for Dimitri. Leo responds that he has made a decision.

Belle goes to the hospital and sees Kayla, who says she was just about to check on Marlena. Kayla says she’s doing well and reacting positively to the antibiotics. Belle asks if it’s definitely Lyme disease. Kayla says they don’t know for sure as they are waiting on lab results. Belle asks if it usually takes that long. Kayla says it shouldn’t, so Belle guesses it’s also EJ’s fault.

EJ goes to see Marlena in her hospital room. EJ says he promised Susan that he would check on her and asks how she’s feeling. Marlena responds that she’s not okay as she shows him that she saw the article on Kristen escaping prison.

Brady questions what Rachel has done as he begins searching Sarah’s purse for an epi-pen. Roman goes to call 911. Rachel then has a flashback to shooting EJ. Brady encourages Sarah that she’s going to be fine as he injects her with the epi-pen.

Gwen sits with Leo and tells him not to leave her in suspense. Leo says he can see her hope but feels she’s about to be disappointed. Gwen asks if he’s turning down her offer. Leo confirms he is, saying he cannot and will not participate in the search and rescue mission of Dimitri. Gwen admits she is quite disappointed as she really didn’t think Leo would turn down an all expenses paid trip to go find his long lost love. Leo responds that he has found true love that makes him feel safe and stable. Leo adds that he’s far too busy to go off on a wild goose chase. Gwen questions Leo being too busy for anything and argues that he’s an investigative journalist while this could be a story. Leo points out there is no story if it turns out Dimitri is nowhere to be found. Leo adds that he just started covering all the DiMera drama which Gwen questions. Leo goes over Tony going missing and Kristen escaping from prison.

EJ tells Marlena that if he could get in Kristen’s head, he would have years ago but he has no idea what drives her decisions and he doesn’t think Marlena should get upset over it. Marlena asks how she can’t get upset over it, arguing that Kristen took the fall for shooting EJ to protect Rachel. Marlena worries about Kristen’s escape affecting Rachel as Kayla comes in with Belle and questions what is going on.

Brady continues to encourage Sarah as Roman asks if there’s any idea what happened. Brady points out that the only thing Sarah is allergic to is pistachio. Roman then informs him that Rachel switched her order to pistachio. Rachel tries to run away as Javi rushes in with another paramedic, leaving Rachel in a panic.

Gwen laughs off Kristen escaping prison and jokes about Tony disappearing. Leo says he’s trying to find out what happened to Tony and why Kristen would break out of prison after willingly confessing to shooting EJ. Gwen asks if she’s supposed to know. Leo thinks it’s possible that one of them could’ve reached out to family and since Gwen is living at the DiMera Mansion, he thought she might have heard something. Gwen says that she hasn’t heard a thing but insists that the Dimitri story really has potential. Gwen points out that every news outlet will be after leads on Tony and Kristen while Dimitri is a real scoop. Leo says he doesn’t know. Gwen urges Leo not to line up with the masses and to be daring by writing his own story. Leo says even if he follows the same leads on Tony and Kristen, it would be a feather in his cap if he was the one to break the story. Gwen argues that Leo doesn’t really have ties to Kristen and Tony while Dimitri has the personal angle. Gwen asks if Leo doesn’t want closure for them and to know what Dimitri has been up to. Leo responds that he doesn’t give a damn about Dimitri anymore as he is off his radar. Gwen thinks Leo doesn’t want to go searching for Dimitri because he doesn’t want to face his unresolved feelings for him.

EJ tells Kayla that there’s nothing to worry about as he was simply passing on Susan’s well wishes to Marlena. Belle asks if Marlena wants EJ out. Marlena says there is no need and tells EJ to let Susan know that she is grateful for her thoughts. EJ agrees and exits. Belle asks if Marlena needs anything. Marlena says just having her there is enough. Belle is happy that Marlena won’t be in the hospital long and asks Kayla if Marlena can be home by Thanksgiving. Kayla says as long as her heart improves but they will wait and see because everyone heals differently. Belle says they will do everything they can to make sure Marlena heals as quick as possible so she can sit at the table with them where she belongs.

Roman says Sarah’s ice cream must have gotten pistachio mixed in and hopes it was an accident. Brady is sure it wasn’t Roman’s fault but Roman says it was his restaurant. Javi encourages that Brady probably saved Sarah’s life. Javi tells Sarah that they will bring her to the hospital. Brady says he will meet her there as he glares back at Rachel.

Leo tells Gwen that his feelings for Dimitri are very much resolved and he has no desire to see him ever again, especially now that he’s in a healthy committed relationship with a sexy and kind man who he is madly, deeply in love with. Leo then walks away as Gwen remarks “for now”.

Kayla points out that Marlena’s blood pressure is a little high so she suggests she get some rest. Belle says she will come back soon and exits. Kayla tells Marlena to rest and she’ll be back to check on her as she then exits. Belle runs in to EJ and says when she and Kayla walked in, Marlena looked really upset, so she’s wondering why. EJ blames it on Marlena being in the hospital and hooked up to all those machines but Belle senses there’s something more to it. Belle argues that it’s obvious EJ didn’t just stop by to send Susan’s well wishes, so she wants him to tell her what’s going on. Javi then comes in with Sarah being stretchered in to the hospital as Brady and Rachel arrive behind them. Javi fills Kayla in on Sarah’s allergic reaction as they send her to a hospital room. Rachel asks Brady if Sarah is going to be alright. Brady responds that he doesn’t know. Rachel then looks over and sees EJ. Rachel tells Brady she has to go to the bathroom and runs off. Brady goes after Rachel. EJ tells Belle that he’s late for a meeting and to give his best to Marlena. Belle argues that he still didn’t answer her question as EJ walks away. Brady comes back by with Rachel and tells her that they need to talk about what happened. Rachel asks what he means and claims she just had to use the bathroom. Brady says he’s talking about Sarah and asks if Rachel knew that she was allergic to pistachios. Rachel admits that she did. Brady questions Rachel purposely changing her order to pistachio and somehow making sure that Sarah ate some of it. Rachel admits she put some of her ice cream in to Sarah’s and that it was only a little bit, so she didn’t think anything bad would happen. Brady points out that’s exactly what she said about Cat and the pumpkin launcher. Brady says he’s at a loss for words and can’t believe this. Rachel argues that she felt horrible and tried to stop Sarah but Brady says it was too late. Rachel asks if Sarah is going to die. Brady responds that he just doesn’t know.

Leo goes home to Javi for an early lunch. Javi says his fortune told him that he in for a thrilling night. Leo gets some pistachios as Javi tells Leo that he just saved someone who nearly died from exposure to those. Leo comments on being in love with Javi and asks if anything else interesting happened at the hospital. Javi tells Leo about some of the patients but he doesn’t feel that he made a difference today on the job. Leo says he doesn’t either but he did make a big decision. Leo announces that after giving it some thought, he has decided he does not want to go looking for Dimitri because he doesn’t want to see him. Javi questions if it’s that simple or if he’s afraid that seeing Dimitri might bring some feelings up.

Kayla tells Brady, Belle, and Rachel that they’ve got Sarah stable and she doesn’t think there will be any long term effects as her exposure was minimal. Kayla says she’d like to keep Sarah overnight just to be safe. Kayla then takes Belle to go see Marlena. Brady tells Rachel that Sarah is going to be okay, so she’s very lucky because she could have killed her. Brady questions what Rachel was thinking and if she wanted to hurt Sarah because she thinks he’s falling in love with her. Rachel cries that she doesn’t know as she was worried about Kristen and Marlena and then she read the article about Sarah kidnapping her to keep her away from Brady and Kristen. Brady is sorry that article upset her but says it was a long time ago and that Sarah really likes her, so he questions why Rachel would want to hurt her. Rachel responds that it’s because she’s a bad person. Brady says she’s not and he doesn’t ever want her to say that about herself. Rachel remarks that Brady doesn’t know everything she did.

Kayla and Belle check on Marlena. Kayla asks if Marlena got some rest. Marlena says a little bit but she feels like her heart is beating out of her chest. Kayla notes that Marlena’s blood pressure and heart rate are up, so she goes to find the cardiologist.

Leo assures Javi that he’s not worried that he would suddenly have feelings for Dimitri if he sees him. Javi tells Leo to be serious and honest with him about why he doesn’t want to see Dimitri. Leo says he spent a very long time being angry at Dimitri for breaking his and Gwen’s hearts and ruining their friendship. Leo admits that he used to think confronting Dimitri about what he did would give him closure and peace of mind, but not anymore. Javi asks what changed. Leo says he’s happy for the first time in his life because of Javi, who he calls the greatest person he’s ever known, and he doesn’t want to do anything to jeopardize that happiness. Leo wants to go on with his life with Javi in it and Dimitri out of it as they kiss.

EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion where Gwen is pouring a drink in the living room. EJ guesses Gwen hasn’t had a productive morning which Gwen admits. Gwen informs EJ that her bid to send Leo on a wild goose chase was a resounding failure. EJ assumes Leo didn’t take the bait to search for Dimitri. Gwen confirms that he didn’t because he’s very satisfied in his current relationship. EJ suggests she try again but Gwen says no, because she knows Leo and that he’s laser focused on the double scoop of Tony’s disappearance and Kristen’s prison break. Gwen says Leo is so intent on making a name for himself that he hasn’t given a second thought about the lab or EJ. EJ warns that he better hope not.

Kayla returns to Marlena and Belle, revealing the antibiotics are not working as well as they hoped so in order for Marlena to make a full recovery, they will have to implement a temporary pacemaker. Marlena agrees to it so Kayla goes to schedule her surgery. Belle worries about this being very sudden. Marlena insists that it’s okay and that she’s very happy with her cardiologist. Marlena promises Belle that it will be okay.

EJ asks if Gwen has any idea what he’s dealing with at the moment. EJ complains that he has a brother missing, a sister who may be hunted down, and a mad scientist working on the most ambitious project of his entire life right under his chief of staff’s nose, so the very last thing he needs is for Leo to be poking his nose where it doesn’t belong. EJ warns that Gwen better understand because it’s up to her to make sure that doesn’t happen or else Tony and Kristen won’t be the only ones who go missing without a trace.

Javi points out to Leo that they have the whole house all to the themselves as they kiss and then head to the bedroom.

Kayla visits Sarah in her hospital room to check on her. Sarah says she’s doing much better. Sarah adds that she’s not really sure what happened as she remembers being at the Pub and then suddenly she couldn’t breathe. Kayla explains that she had an allergic reaction to pistachio ice cream and then Brady saved her life and she will make a full recovery. Sarah points out that no one ordered pistachio. Kayla guesses it was cross contamination but admits she’s surprised because Roman is usually very careful about that. Kayla tells her that Maggie is on her way and suggests she get some rest. Kayla asks if there’s anyone else she wants her to call. Sarah says there is no one else, so Kayla exits.

Brady questions what Rachel means by what else she did. Rachel informs Brady that she had a memory which Brady asks about. Rachel then reveals to Brady that Kristen didn’t shoot EJ, she did.

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Gabi is cooking at home when Arianna joins her. They talk about missing baking together. Arianna mentions Will going back to Arizona and admits she’s bummed that Will and Sonny can’t be in Salem for the holidays. Gabi knows half of Arianna’s heart is in Arizona with them and half of it is here, but says she couldn’t be happier as they hug.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ enters the living room where Susan is reading an article about Kristen breaking out of prison. EJ tells her that he’s heading to the office. Susan says she wanted to visit Marlena but she heard only family is allowed, so she asks EJ to stop in and send her best. EJ points out that he’s not family either. Susan argues that he used to be and he owns the hospital. EJ responds that Marlena needs her rest. Susan stops him from leaving and questions why he’s so against visiting Marlena and what he did this time.

Mark and Aaron watch over a turkey at home as they decide it won’t defrost in time for Thanksgiving. They discuss getting takeout from the Pub or the Bistro. Aaron states that it’s the first Thanksgiving where they are all back together, so they have to go all out. Mark declares that now that he has a job, dinner is on him. Mark wishes their mom could be there so they’d all be together. Aaron says that’s all of them except for his son…

Sarah runs in to Kayla at the Brady Pub. Sarah invites Kayla to join her but Kayla says she has to get to the hospital where EJ is giving her a rundown of the clinic. Kayla asks if Sarah is okay. Sarah says not really as she and Xander signed their divorce papers. Sarah knows it’s what she wanted and needed to do. Kayla knows it doesn’t make it any less painful. Sarah calls it strange that Xander is not putting up any resistance or fighting her at all which Kayla says is a good thing.

Arianna tells Gabi that she’s going to Tate’s tonight for Friendsgiving. Gabi is glad she has such a support system and hopes that her friends will keep her grounded so she doesn’t end up like she was at her age.

Kayla wishes she could make Sarah’s heartache disappear. Kayla suggests ice cream as a short term solution, saying it worked wonders for Stephanie. Sarah agrees it’s worth a shot as they hug and Kayla then exits the Pub. Kayla runs in to Brady and Rachel outside. Brady says they just saw Marlena at the hospital and she’s looking better. Kayla says she will stop by and see her as well as she walks off. Brady turns to Rachel and questions her being so quiet when she’s usually so excited around the holidays. Rachel responds that the only thing that would get her excited for Christmas is if her mom came home.

EJ questions why everyone always assumes he has done something wrong. Susan says when she asked him to check on Marlena, she got a vibe that he did something wrong. EJ then reveals that it appears that Marlena has Lyme carditis. Susan questions what took them so long to figure it out. EJ admits it’s possible there was an error due to a hospital staffing issue. Susan questions Marlena being sick because EJ is a cheapskate.

Brady and Rachel enter the Pub where they see Sarah.

Mark asks Aaron if he’s having second thoughts about giving up his baby. Aaron says he’s definitely not as he feels helping Chanel and Johnny adopt was the best decision, but he still has complicated feelings and so many questions for Sophia but she’s still not talking. Aaron says he tried to visit Sophia at Bayview but was turned away because he’s not on the approved visitors list, so he called Sophia’s mom but she never returned his call. Mark encourages him to try again.

Sophia remains in her hospital bed at Bayview.

Sarah calls it a nice surprise as Brady says he and Rachel were in the mood for ice cream. Sarah invites them to join her. Brady asks what Rachel says. Rachel thinks back to reading about Sarah’s allergic reaction. Rachel then says she’d love to have ice cream with Sarah, so they join her table.

Gabi asks Arianna if there’s been any word on Sophia. Arianna says not that she’s heard. Gabi calls it so sad. Arianna says Sophia is one of her oldest friends and she’ll always care about her, but she doesn’t think she ever wants to be close to her again because what she did was unforgivable. Gabi understands she was in a very bad place. Arianna argues that Sophia put Tate, Holly, Johnny, and Chanel through Hell. Gabi says she’s not excusing what she did, but her heart goes out to her because teenage pregnancy can turn your whole world upside down. Arianna acknowledges Gabi being Sophia’s age when she had her and not realizing how scary that must have been for her. Gabi recalls her and Will being just out of high school, Will struggling with his sexuality, and she was seeing Nick Fallon when she discovered she was pregnant. Gabi talks about being overwhelmed and making some very bad decisions which Arianna asks about. They sit together as Gabi says she had been too ashamed to tell her until now. Gabi tells her that she and Nick were a huge mistake while Will started seeing Sonny. Gabi explains that Nick thought it would be best if they got married and he pretended to be the father of her baby with the idea that it would set Will free and they would raise her in a traditional family. Gabi reveals to Arianna that the truth came out thanks to Chad telling everyone who the real father was at her and Nick’s wedding. Gabi states that Arianna ended up with the most loving dads in the world which she is so grateful for. Gabi says looking back at her decisions reminds her of Sophia. Arianna argues that no one forced Sophia to do what she did. Gabi says that no one forced her to walk down the aisle with a homophobic, abusive sociopath or agree to let him pretend to be the father, but she did that. Gabi says who knows how different their lives would’ve been if she married Nick and Chad hadn’t spoken up. Gabi cries that Sophia was alone and didn’t even feel like she could trust her own mother. Gabi says to be in a place like that and have to make a decision to do the unthinkable is not easy.

Kayla runs in to Mark in the town square. Mark says it’s been a long time. Kayla says not long enough. Mark assures that he feels horrible about what Clyde made him do to her family and that he never would’ve if Clyde wasn’t threatening his mother. Kayla questions the badge he’s wearing. Mark informs her that he got a job at the free clinic. Kayla questions why she’s just hearing about that and what he’s going to be researching. Mark thinks back to EJ having him sign an NDA and telling him to just keep his head down and do the work. Mark then tells Kayla that it’s his first day on the job so he hasn’t been shown the ropes yet.

Gabi asks Arianna if she’s thought about going to see Sophia. Arianna thinks it would be weird since they were her baby’s foster family for months. Gabi thinks Sophia could be grateful that they took such good care of him. Arianna says maybe if she was in her right mind but worries that Sophia would more likely think they all conspired to give her baby to Johnny and Chanel. Gabi encourages Arianna to think of Amy Choi at the holidays while her daughter is in a mental institution. Gabi thinks it would mean a lot to Amy if Arianna took a few minutes of her day to go visit Sophia. Aaron then shows up at their door. Arianna invites him in and asks what’s up. Aaron says he talked to Amy on the phone and she agreed to let Sophia’s friends go see her at Bayview, so he asks if Arianna would please go with him.

Susan complains about EJ being a penny pincher and says he needs to pay up to staff the hospital. EJ asks if Susan has any vibes as to where Kristen and Tony are. Susan tries but says she’s got nothing. Susan adds that the only missing DiMera that she’s been sensing is Stefano. EJ questions her going with this again. Susan insists that she can feel it and warns EJ to be careful.

Aaron and Arianna go to Bayview to visit Sophia, who remains silent with a blank stare as they attempt to talk to her.

EJ gets with Kayla at the hospital and asks what she thinks about the free clinic. Kayla says she’s pleased with the progress so far, but questions if he cares to explain hiring a criminal like Mark Green behind her back.

Mark goes to the lab where Dr. Rolf plans to show him around where he will be working. Mark notices the drug Versavix is there as Dr. Rolf tells him to watch and learn.

Rachel, Sarah, and Brady look over the Pub menu for ice cream. Rachel looks over the build your own sundae flavors which includes pistachio. Roman comes over to take their order and they all order a hot fudge sundae. Sarah asks Rachel how Thanksgiving break is going. Rachel then angrily asks Sarah how her break would be going if her mom escaped from prison. Brady questions her, so Rachel complains that Sarah already asked about break and asks if she doesn’t listen. Sarah apologizes for being insensitive. Rachel claims she forgot to ask Roman for extra whipped cream so she goes to tell him. Sarah apologizes to Brady, but Brady tells her to give herself a break and assures that Rachel adores her. Rachel then asks Roman to replace her vanilla ice cream with pistachio, which Sarah is allergic to.

Susan finds Gabi in the town square and says she’s getting a very strong vibe off of her. Gabi tells her not to start, reminding her that she didn’t shoot EJ, Kristen did. Susan doesn’t think that’s right. Gabi points out that Kristen confessed so she can’t pin it on her. Susan clarifies that she doesn’t think Gabi did it either. Gabi tells her to stop harassing her and go do her voodoo on someone else. Gabi adds that she’s not hiding anything. Susan then calls her a liar.

Roman brings the sundaes to the counter. Rachel then asks for extra whipped cream. Roman goes to get it, then Rachel scoops some of her pistachio ice cream into Sarah’s sundae. Rachel then goes back to the table and asks Sarah why she always says that she is her favorite patient. Sarah explains that Rachel has always been special to her ever since she was a baby. Rachel asks if that’s because she thought she was her daughter. Sarah and Brady are startled as Rachel reveals that she read about it in the newspaper. Rachel claims she’s doing a family tree project at school and she found an article online that said she was switched at birth. Brady questions why she didn’t tell him. Rachel responds that she could ask him the same thing.

EJ tells Kayla that he doesn’t have to run his personal decisions by her. Kayla argues that she’s chief of staff while EJ argues that he owns the hospital. EJ adds that Mark doesn’t work for the hospital, he works for him on a personal research project. Kayla asks if Chad knows that EJ hired the man who tried to kill him. EJ responds that Chad has forgiven Mark and the entire Green family. EJ then remarks that the rest of Abigail’s loved ones should follow his lead.

Aaron gets emotional as he tells Sophia that he knows how hard this all has been for her and he wishes she would’ve told him that he might’ve been her baby’s father because he would’ve been there for her. Aaron tells Sophia that she doesn’t have to worry about their son anymore because he’s been adopted by a fantastic couple who love him and he’s going to have a great life. Sophia remains silent.

EJ brings up how Tripp made Kayla’s life hell when he first came to Salem but he went on to become one of the most well-liked doctors at the hospital. EJ questions believing Kayla’s family deserves a second chance but not the Greens. EJ points out that Mark did hard times and paid his debt, so he questions if Mark isn’t supposed to be allowed to make a living. Kayla argues that Mark’s medical license was suspended, so he’s not allowed to treat patients. EJ assures that Mark won’t be going anywhere near patients at the clinic. Kayla remarks that they both know what EJ’s word is worth.

Brady tells Rachel that he was going to tell her about the baby switch when she was older. Sarah asks if she’s okay but Roman comes over with their ice cream sundaes. Sarah tells Rachel that she’s sure reading that was shocking and confusing. Rachel asks if Sarah really kidnapped her. Sarah explains that for about a year, she thought she was her daughter and at first, it was really hard to accept that wasn’t true, so she admits that she took her and ran. Sarah adds that she knew in her heart that it was wrong and she had to give her back as she knew she belonged with her real parents. Sarah tells Rachel that she’s not just her favorite patient, but one of the brightest lights in her life. Brady says he’s sorry she had to find out that way. Brady feels everything turned out the way it was supposed to as he and Kristen got her and Sarah has her own little girl. Brady says that Rachel just has another person in the world who loves her very much, so he thinks they are all pretty lucky. Brady suggests they eat their sundaes before they melt. They start to, but Rachel suddenly stops Sarah and tells her not to eat the ice cream.

Gabi calls Susan insane. Susan feels that Gabi’s lie is about work, romance, or both as they then walk away.

Kayla says that’s enough talk about EJ’s hiring practices but says their tour of the clinic isn’t finished yet because she wants to see the lab to see what kind of work he needs Mark’s help on.

Dr. Rolf sees on the camera that Kayla and EJ are outside the lab and worries that they cannot find him there while Mark wonders what’s going on.

EJ tries to tell Kayla that once you’ve seen one lab, you’ve seen them all. Kayla tells him to open the door unless there’s something in there that he doesn’t want her to see. EJ says he has nothing to hide and goes to open the door.

Aaron argues that he wouldn’t have signed away his parental rights unless he was sure their son was going to be placed in a loving home and he has been. Aaron promises Sophia that everything is going to be okay. Arianna agrees and tells Sophia that all she has to do is focus on getting better. Arianna tells Aaron they should go. Aaron tearfully tells Sophia that he will see her later and that they will be thinking about her as they exit the room.

Brady questions what’s going on with Rachel. Sarah then starts to have an allergic reaction causing Brady and Rachel to worry.

Aaron and Arianna walk through the town square as Aaron thanks her for coming with him. Arianna admits she’s really glad that she went even though she was pissed at Sophia for everything she did. Aaron wonders if she even knew they were there. Arianna tells him that she’s proud of Aaron for how he talked about their baby. Aaron points out that he didn’t tell her who the adoptive parents were. Arianna agrees she’s not ready to hear that. Aaron wonders if Sophia will take it okay. Arianna brings up that originally, Sophia wanted Johnny and Chanel to have the baby so maybe it will bring her some peace to know that he’s in the best possible place he could be.

Sophia remains in her hospital room and blinks her eyes a few times.

EJ brings Kayla in to the lab where he greets Mark. EJ tells Kayla that it’s just as he described and nothing out of the ordinary which Kayla acknowledges. EJ tells Mark to keep up the good work and asks Kayla if there’s anything else. Kayla says no but she will be coming by to check on them which EJ says they would welcome. EJ and Kayla then exit. Dr. Rolf comes out from hiding afterwards.

Brady questions what Rachel has done as he begins searching Sarah’s purse for an epi-pen. Roman goes to call 911. Rachel then has a flashback to shooting EJ.

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