Days Short Recap Monday, November 24, 2025

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Belle talked to Kayla about Marlena’s Lyme disease but the results weren’t ready. EJ went to see Marlena. She was reading a story about Kristen breaking out of prison. Marlena was upset about what Kristen would do and what would happen to Rachel. Kayla and Belle came in to find out what was going on. Marlena and EJ said there was nothing going on. When EJ left, Kayla and Belle told Marlena could come home for Thanksgiving. Belle left the room and ran into EJ. She wanted him to tell her what happened between him and Marlena. At the pub, Sarah gasped for air. Rachel watched her and remembered shooting EJ. Brady stuck Sarah with an EpiPen. Rachel apologized before running to the door. Javi showed up and said Sarah was okay. He took her to the hospital. Brady was upset with Rachel. When Brady and Rachel showed up at the hospital, she saw Belle and EJ together. Rachel went to the bathroom. Brady followed her. EJ managed not to answer Belle’s question about Marlena.

Brady wanted Rachel to tell him what she did. He asked if she knew what she was doing. Rachel said it was only a little bit. She said she didn’t know anything bad would happen. Rachel asked if Sarah was going to die. Brady said he didn’t know if she was. Kayla showed up and told them that Sarah was stable. Belle and Kayla went to check on Marlena. Brady told Rachel that she could have killed Sarah. He asked her why she did what she did. Rachel said she was a bad person. Brady said she wasn’t a bad person. Rachel said he didn’t know everything. Leo met with Gwen and told her he wasn’t going to find Dimitri. He said he was happy with Javi and busy writing about the DiMeras. Gwen tried to convince Leo to go back to Dimitri. When he refused to do it, she suggested that he get closure for both of them. Leo said he was done with Dimitri. At the DiMera mansion, Gwen told EJ that the plan to get rid of Leo didn’t work. She said Leo was obsessed with Kristen and Tony and gave up on the lab. EJ didn’t think that was good enough. He said if she was wrong about Leo, his siblings wouldn’t be the only ones missing. When Kayla and Belle went back to Marlena’s room, Marlena’s heart started racing. Kayla talked to a cardiologist and said Marlena needed a pacemaker. Marlena let Belle know that everything was going to be okay. Kayla went to checked on Sarah. She told Sarah she had an allergic reaction to pistachio ice cream. Brady asked Rachel what she did. Rachel said she was the one who shot EJ.

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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Willow moves back in with Drew because she thinks it is the only way to get back Wiley and Amelia. Drew also proposes to Willow because he loves her and because he thinks it will help her case in court. Willow goes to the hospital to ask Elizabeth to be her maid of honor for her wedding to Drew. Elizabeth gives Willow a hug as Michael looks on and hears the news about Willow’s wedding to Drew.

Britt asks Jens Siddwell to get Rocco out of Juvenile Detention because he got assaulted there. Sidwell tells Britt that he can’t help her. Britt figures out that Sidwell had Rocco assaulted and he admits he had it done to put pressure on Laura and Sonny.

Nathan tells Lulu that Rocco needs her right now. Lulu and Nathan go to the detention center and Nathan tells the guard he is taking Rocco back to the PCPD until his arraignment and if anyone has a problem with it they can talk to acting District Attorney Turner. Lulu is very grateful to Nathan for getting Rocco out of the detention center. Acting District Attorney Turner tells Nathan that she will back him just this once, but he had better not do something like this again. Acting District Attorney Turner tells Rocco she got his arraignment moved up to today and he will be sleeping in his own bed tonight

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Harrison persuades Claire to stay and have Thanksgiving with the Abbott family and the family goes around the table saying what they are thankful for and, although the family has had a hard year, they are most thankful for the support that they gave each other during the year. Claire gives Kyle a small kiss and wishes him a happy Thanksgiving.

Amy, Lily, and Nate go to Crimson Lights to feed the homeless. Cane and Phyllis also volunteer to help and Lily and Phyllis argue because Phyllis won’t tell them about her new job opportunity. Lily thinks Phyllis is hiding something from them.

Victoria is happy that Victor forgave Nate. The Newman family thinks about Nick, Sharon, and Noah and hopes they will be home soon.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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The Abbotts celebrate Thanksgiving and Sally is nervous because she is worried that the Abbotts won’t accept her but she soon feels like a part of the family. Sally tells Billy that this is the first traditional Thanksgiving she has celebrated. Sally explains to Billy that when she worked in the carnivals when she was younger they would have corn dogs for Thanksgiving they never had turkey.

Harrison asks Claire to stay because the family goes around the table saying what they are thankful for and he is thankful for her so he wants her to stay and hear what he is going to say about her.

The Newmans also celebrate Thanksgiving and Victor reminds Adam not to tell the family Noah is missing. Victor also tells Adam that he offered to buy Jill out of her investment in Abbott Communications, but she never admitted to being Abbott Communications secret investor.

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Days Update Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Cat goes to see Rafe at home. Rafe mentions wanting to be debriefed on the gala and adds that he’s about to head to the prison to check for any updates on Kristen. Rafe then notices Cat’s injured arm and asks what happened.

At the hospital, Brady and Rachel talk to Sarah. Brady thinks Marlena looked better. Sarah agrees and that she has to be relieved by the potential diagnosis. Sarah hopes the lab results will give them an official confirmation. Rachel asks if Marlena is going to get better. Brady assures that she will because she’s a fighter and adds that they are very lucky to have Dr. Sarah looking out for their family. Rachel gets an upset look so Brady asks what’s wrong. Rachel thinks back to seeing Brady and Sarah hugging, but then tells Brady that it’s nothing.

Chad goes home and asks Jennifer if they can talk, saying he wants what’s best for Thomas and Charlotte too but Jennifer walks out of the house.

Xander meets Justin in the town square and asks if he brought what he asked for.

Cat tells Rafe there was a little purse snatching at the park last night and that his self-defense lessons came in handy, but she tweaked her wrist in the process and she’s okay as it’s just a sprain. Cat tells Rafe not to be impressed with her yet because things at the gala did not go according to plan.

Jeremy tells Chad that he just checked on Thomas and his shoulder’s looking better. Chad thanks him but says Thomas still is not letting him in. Chad says he’s stuck in a nightmare as Thomas and Jennifer want nothing to do with him while Charlotte has no idea what’s going on. Jeremy mentions hearing Jennifer wants to sue him for custody of the kids. Chad tells him that he tried to talk to Jennifer but she just walked out of the house. Jeremy points out that Thomas’s accident could’ve been worse and maybe now that he’s doing better, Jennifer will see that she overreacted. Chad says he hopes so.

Jennifer goes to see Justin at the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks him for meeting on such short notice. Justin asks if she’s absolutely sure she wants to go forward with the custody suit.

Sarah asks Rachel if she has any fun plans for her week off from school. Rachel quickly says no and that she has to go to the bathroom so she walks off. Sarah asks if she should go check on her but Brady says to just give her a minute. Sarah asks if she’s been like that all day. Brady confirms she has been since last night. They talk about it being a lot with Marlena being ill and Kristen’s prison break. Brady worries that Rachel feels like her whole world is chaos again and again. Sarah asks what she can do to help. Xander then arrives and tells Brady that he’d like to thank him for their talk last night because he gave him some much needed clarity. Sarah questions what they talked about. Xander responds that Brady gave him the last push to do the right thing as he then reveals that he has signed the divorce papers.

Cat explains to Rafe how she went to check out the clinic, but found Leo there doing the same thing. They wonder if Leo knows something they don’t about what EJ is up to and talk about keeping an eye on him. Cat says she didn’t want to tip Leo off to what she was doing, so she had to leave with him and get back to the gala. Rafe says she did the right thing because maintaining her cover is the most important thing. Cat then reveals she did stumble onto a piece of information that she thinks could be useful.

Brady says he’s going to check on Rachel to let Sarah and Xander talk. Sarah says she wasn’t sure Xander would sign the divorce papers. Xander admits he wasn’t either and that he tore up the first copy, but was able to get another from Justin. Xander acknowledges that they’ve done this before but this time feels different. Sarah points out that they will always be connected because of their daughter Victoria. Xander agrees that they can’t keep putting her through their endless cycle of crushing disappointment. Sarah wants Victoria to feel safe and secure. Xander agrees and calls this the first step of breaking the cycle.

Jennifer tells Justin that she wouldn’t be doing this if she wasn’t sure. Justin warns that filing for custody of her grandchildren is a very big step. Jennifer feels he doesn’t approve. Justin brings up his difficult custody situation with Alex which Jennifer says is not the same. Justin says he’s worked more custody cases than he can count and it’s almost always painful for both sides. Justin adds that it’s always better to keep things civil since they are family. Jennifer declares that she’s not doing this for her or Jack, but for their grandchildren because they have lost so much and she will not allow them to lose anything more. Justin asks what about losing their father?

Jeremy tells Chad that he’s sorry that the rest of his family is shutting him out. Jeremy thinks no one is feeling like themselves right now, pointing out that tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Doug’s death and how Thanksgiving and the holidays won’t be easy. Jeremy mentions trying to encourage Thomas to open up to Chad earlier but he couldn’t get through to him. Chad appreciates his effort. Jeremy advises Chad that it’s best to de-escalate, support, and give kids space. Jeremy says he’s on Chad’s side in this but maybe it will take things down a notch if they have a few days apart until things settle down. Chad questions if Jeremy wants him to move out.

Cat reveals to Rafe that she and EJ were apparently in the same rehab facility in Italy together and she remembers reading Wuthering Heights to him. Cat guesses that’s why she was so drawn to purchasing the book but she had no memory of being there until now and Andrew Donovan confirmed it. Cat talks about how that facility was the best in the world and the DiMeras and ISA both have deep pockets. Cat adds that also explains why Sami looked so familiar to her when she saw a picture of her at Marlena’s. Rafe asks why Cat was reading to EJ. Cat says she has no idea. Rafe wonders if EJ remembers. Cat doubts it since he was unconscious the entire time but she has a good feeling that they will be able to use it to their advantage.

Brady brings Rachel home and asks if she wants to talk about what’s going on with her. Rachel then asks if he’s falling in love with Sarah. Brady says no and asks why she would even say that. Rachel points out that he spends a lot of time with her. Brady says that’s because they are friends who support each other, especially when going through hard times.

Xander hands Sarah the divorce papers back. Sarah says that she so wanted things to work out this time for Victoria and for them. Xander responds that once again, he wasn’t able to be the man she needed him to be. Sarah says she believed he had changed and she was so hopeful. Xander says as always, he got in his own way and let his greed, rage, and jealousy get in the way. Xander insists that he won’t stop and he will keep working to be better. Xander declares that he is not yet the man that she and Victoria need, so he’s setting her free.

Jennifer claims to Justin that she’s not intending to hurt Chad as she knows how much Abigail loved him. Justin responds that from what he’s seen, Chad has been a very good father since Abigail’s death. Jennifer says he was but argues that he’s not the same person and that he’s changed more than Justin knows. Jennifer declares that Thomas and Charlotte no longer have the father that put them first. Jennifer knows the lawsuit could be very difficult and says she wouldn’t dream of doing it if she thought she had another choice. Jennifer adds that Jack is on board because they believe it’s the best way to keep their grandchildren safe and happy. Jennifer asks if Justin thinks they have a case. Justin responds that they do, but Chad’s case will be stronger as the father and many people testifying on his behalf will say that he is a good father. Jennifer asks what if Thomas says he wants to live with them. Justin says the judge will listen to his input and his accident could bolster her argument, but he wants her to know what she’s going to be up against. Justin warns that once they file the papers, there is no going back. Jennifer assures they have decided. Justin asks if she’s thought about what happens if she loses and how Chad will react. Jennifer responds that they can’t lose.

Chad questions Jeremy suggesting he just move out of the house. Jeremy says it’d just be for a little while. Chad questions what good that would do and what kind of father would leave under those circumstances. Jeremy repeats that it would just be a little while and suggests Thomas would realize he misses him. Jeremy says maybe being out of the house for a few days would do Chad some good too. Jeremy assures that whatever is going on, the kids have a house full of people to love them. Charlotte then comes in and hugs Chad.

Rafe questions Cat thinking that EJ knows in his subconscious that they were in the facility together. Cat points out EJ also buying Wuthering Heights which Rafe says could be a coincidence. Cat brings up when EJ bid on her in the auction and how he said there was something familiar about her but he couldn’t place it. Cat knows everyone says EJ is bad news, but he’s never been anything but kind to her. Cat feels the only explanation is that he’s drawn to her because of their past which she thinks would present an opportunity.

Brady questions Rachel being so quiet because she’s worried about he and Sarah. Rachel says it’s because she’s worried about a lot of other things. Rachel brings up that Susan said she was giving Marlena stress and asks if that’s why she got sick. Brady insists that she had nothing to do with Marlena getting sick. Brady asks if Rachel wants to talk to her therapist about it and offers to set up an appointment after Thanksgiving. Rachel insists that she’s fine and he doesn’t have to worry about her.

Sarah tells Xander that she knows how hard he’s been working to get past his anger issues and be a better person. Xander says it’s to be a better person for her and Victoria. Sarah hopes and prays that it happens. Xander swears he’s not asking her to wait for him as she has her own life to live and he wants her life to be filled with joy to share with their daughter no matter what happens with them as he always wants her to be happy. Sarah responds that he wants that for him too. Xander states that he will never love anyone else the way he loves her.

Charlotte shows Chad her turkey drawing from school. Jeremy says he’ll see them later and exits. Chad talks to Charlotte about all the fun things they get to do as she grows up. Chad calls himself the luckiest dad in the world. Chad tells Charlotte how proud he is of her and how much he loves her as he hugs her. Jennifer then comes home and sees them.

Rafe asks Cat how exactly she plans on drawing EJ in. Cat says there is the most obvious way. Rafe says no to doing it to romantically, worrying that it’s too dangerous. Rafe argues that the mission is not to seduce the target and he doesn’t want to have to explain things going sideways. Cat decides she will find another way then. Cat suggests she just tell EJ that she remembers being in rehab together. Rafe points out that EJ would start asking questions about how she got there and he would know that she didn’t have the money to afford it. Cat agrees they don’t want that but she knows there is a way to use this to their advantage. Rafe says he’ll think on it and advises her to play it cool with EJ and not to do anything without checking with him first which Cat agrees to.

Jennifer enters the living room and greets Charlotte. Charlotte shows Jennifer her turkey drawing. Jennifer asks Charlotte to make one for her and Jack so she exits. Jennifer apologizes to Chad for earlier, admitting that she was rude and it was completely uncalled for. Jennifer says she hates that it has to be like this. Chad says he does too. Jennifer informs Chad that she and Jack talked and she prayed about what is best for Thomas and Charlotte. Jennifer says she’s sorry but it’s what she has to do as she serves Chad with the custody suit papers.

Brady tells Rachel that he knows she’s strong but it’s his job to worry about her. Brady knows it’s been a really hard year for them and says all he can do is tell her that he loves her and that he’ll always be there for her. Brady goes to the kitchen to get a drink. Rachel then goes to the laptop and searches Sarah’s name, leading to an article about Sarah kidnapping a baby that she believed to be her baby. Rachel reads the article and is shocked to learn that she was the baby that Sarah thought was her own.

Xander asks if Sarah needs more time but Sarah says she knows what she needs to do and signs the divorce papers.

Chad tells Jennifer that he will see her in court because he’s not going to let her take his kids. Jennifer asks him to give her a minute but Chad walks out. Jeremy comes back in and questions Jennifer going forward with the custody case which she confirms. Jeremy thinks she’s making a mistake. Jennifer says it’s none of his business because she’s going to do everything she can to protect her grandkids. Jeremy tells her that Chad went to say goodbye to the kids and Thomas wouldn’t even open the door. Jeremy calls it heartbreaking. Jennifer says it is for her too and complains that she knows Chad loves his kids but she doesn’t trust his judgment, so she’s not going to risk her grandkids getting hurt again.

Cat walks through the town square and runs in to Chad with his bag packed. Cat asks what is going on. Chad informs her that Jennifer is suing him for custody of his kids which shocks her. Chad says he can’t talk and heads on in to the Salem Inn.

Rachel continues searching Sarah online and finds an article about Sarah’s allergic reaction to a scone at the Bakery. Brady steps outside as he calls Sarah to check in and ask how it went with Xander. Rachel gets up and listens through the door. Sarah cries that it’s over and confirms she signed the divorce papers. Sarah says she knows it’s what she wanted as Brady tells her that he’s there for her. Rachel goes back to the laptop and continues reading the article about Sarah’s allergic reaction, noting that she is allergic to pistachios.

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Days Short Recap Friday, November 21, 2025

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

EJ declined Susan’s request to see Marlena. She believed that he did something wrong. He thought that her diagnosis was missed because of a lack of staff at the hospital. Susan couldn’t believe how cheap he was. He wanted her to use her vibes to find Tony and Kristen. She said she didn’t get a vibe about them. Arianna ranted to Gabi about what Sophia did. Gabi tried to understand her actions since she made mistakes as a teenaged mother. She choked up when she told her daughter about agreeing to marry Nick Fallon. Gabi told her that Nick wanted to pass himself off as Arianna’s father. She was thankful that Chad stepped in. Gabi told her daughter that Sophia was scared and couldn’t turn to her mother for help. Later, Aaron got permission from Amy to let Arianna go with him to visit Sophia. Sophia was catatonic. He told her that he would have been there for the baby if he knew about him sooner. Aaron told her that their son was adopted by a great couple. Sophia continued to stare blankly. He promised her that things would get better. Arianna encouraged her to focus on getting better. Sophia blinked after they left.

Sarah had ice cream when she walked by Brady and Rachel on her way out of the pub. Rachel pretended that she was happy to see Sarah, but she made a face behind Brady’s back. Brady wanted Sarah to join them. Rachel wasn’t thrilled about that. She got testy with Sarah and asked Roman to switch out her ice cream from vanilla to pistachio since she knew Sarah was allergic to it. Roman brought the sundaes to the table, and Rachel secretly slipped the pistachio ice cream into Sarah’s bowl. She shocked Brady and Sarah when she announced that she knew she was kidnapped. Brady and Sarah were shocked that she knew the truth. Sarah confirmed what happened. She assured her that she was one of her favorite people. Brady was sorry that Rachel had to find out that way. He told her that she had an extra person to love. Sarah was about to eat her ice cream. Rachel yelled for her to stop, but she was too late. Sarah struggled to breathe so Brady rushed to her side. Brady demanded to know what Rachel did. Roman called 9-1-1. Brady searched for Sarah’s epi pen when Rachel had a memory of shooting EJ. Gabi tried to avoid running into Susan. She knew that Gabi was hiding something and that it was a big secret.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, November 20, 2025

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Cat went to Rafe’s house and talked about what happened at the gala. She also told him about being at the same facility with EJ. Cat believed that EJ was being nice to her because he remembered their connection. Rafe didn’t like the idea of her getting close to EJ romantically. She decided to come up with another idea. Sarah talked to Brady and Rachel about Marlena’s condition. She reassured them that Marlena would be okay. Rachel remembered Brady and Sarah hugging while she curtly excused herself. Sarah wondered what she could do to help with Rachel. Xander arrived while they were talking. He thanked Brady for their discussion. It helped him realize that he had to do the right thing. Xander signed the divorce papers. After Brady left, Xander told Sarah that signing the divorce papers was the first step in breaking their cycle of pain for their daughter’s sake. He didn’t feel worthy of Sarah and Victoria so he was going to set her free. Xander would never love anyone the way he loved her. Confused by her emotions, Sarah signed the papers. Rachel asked Brady if he was falling in love with Sarah. Brady assured her that they were friends. He wondered if that’s why she was being quiet. Rachel had other things to worry about. She told him about Susan telling her that she was stressing out her grandmother. Rachel wondered if that was why Marlena was sick. Brady told her that she was the reason Marlena wanted to get better. He wanted to get something to drink. While she was alone, Rachel searched Sarah’s name online. She found an article about Sarah kidnapping her after she believed Rachel was her daughter. Rachel also read an article about Sarah getting poisoned by a Sweet Bits scone.

Later Rachel overheard her father talking to Sarah on the phone about her divorce. Sarah said it was what she wanted but everything was a mess. Brady promised to be there for her if she needed him. Rachel went back to her computer and read more about Sarah’s allergy. She found out that Sarah was allergic to pistachio milk. Jennifer stormed out of the room when Chad showed up. Jeremy joined Chad and wanted to support him. Chad was upset when Jeremy suggested that he move out until things cooled off. He thought Jeremy was trying to kick him out. Jeremy thought it would take some stress off Thomas. Jennifer met with Justin to talk about the custody suit. Justin wanted to know if she really wanted to go through with the lawsuit. Jennifer said that she was doing it for her Abby’s children. She refused to allow Abby’s children to lose anything else. Justin asked her about the kids losing their father. Jennifer said that Chad changed. She felt like he didn’t put the kids first. Justin asked her if she wondered what would happen if they didn’t win. Jennifer insisted that they couldn’t lose the case. Chad was spending time with Charlotte when Jennifer returned to the Horton house. She interrupted a close moment between Chad and Charlotte. Once they were alone, Jennifer presented Chad with her petition for custody. Chad studied the papers and let her know that she wasn’t taking his kids. Jeremy told Jennifer that she was making a mistake. He heard Chad say goodbye to the kids, but Thomas wouldn’t open the door. Jeremy thought the moment was heartbreaking. Jennifer knew Chad loved his children, but she didn’t trust his judgement anymore. She refused to risk her grandchildren getting hurt. Cat ran into Chad at the town square. He let her know that he was staying at the Salem Inn and that Jennifer was suing him for custody. Chad walked away from her because he had to go.

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GH Short Recap Friday, November 21, 2025

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Kristina and Jacinda play matchmakers for Cody and Molly. Kristina goes to talk to Jacinda and ask her to pretend they are having an long conversation because she wants to give Cody and Molly some time alone together.

Kristina tells Jacinda that there is too much structural damage to Charlie’s so she has decided not to reopen the bar.

Molly asks Cody what type of country music is the best for dancing and a song comes on so Cody asks Molly to dance with him. Molly and Cody are dancing to the slow country song and they almost kiss.

Brook Lynn talks to Michael about how angry Dante is with Gio because Dante blames Gio for Rocco bring in juvenile detention. Michael advises Brook Lynn to tell Gio how she feels about the Rocco situation. Michal later calls Gio and tells him to go to the hospital because he is needed there. Gio arrives at the hospital and Brook Lynn tells him that she doesn’t agree with Dante and that she is proud of him for coming forward and telling everyone that he and Emma were trying to save the animals.

Brook Lynn helps Gio see that he was not responsible for whet Charlotte, Danny, and Rocco did because he didn’t know that they were going to break into the lab without him and Emma. Gio tells Brook Lynn that if he had known that Charlotte, Danny, and Rocco were planning to break into the lab he would have gone to PCU to stop them. Brook Lynn tells Gio to give Dante time to calm down because he is scared for Rocco. Gio takes Brook Lynn ‘s hand and says “thanks mom” and gives Brook Lynn a hug.

Jason and Britt have a long argument. Jason finally persuades Britt to tell him how she has a key to Henry Dalton’s lab and Jason promises he will help her get out of trouble.

Jason gets a call from Sonny who tells him he has an important job for him to do.

Sonny takes Laura home and calms her down as they talk they realize that Jens Siddwell is trying to frame her for Professor Henry Dalton ‘s death. Sonny tells Laura that tomorrow her car will be parked in her driveway once it has been deep cleaned and Henry Dalton’s body will disappear so she doesn’t have to worry anymore.

Britt has another sleepless night because every time she closes her eyes all she can see is Jens Siddwell killing Professor Henry Dalton and she is afraid Sidwell will do the same thing to her.

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Days Update Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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After Rafe and Lucas leave the Brady Pub, EJ remains at the bar and guesses the meeting of the Sami Brady ex-husbands club has ended. Roman confirms it has and says he’s just glad they didn’t turn his place in to the wild west, joking that he doesn’t have the budget to fix broken chairs. EJ acknowledges that they were surprisingly civil. Roman acknowledges EJ as the father of his grandchildren and says he would like to remain civil. EJ admits he would too and thanks Roman for hosting John III’s baby shower. Roman comments that it was nice having everyone under the same roof again. Roman calls Trey a sweet baby that lights up the room. EJ remarks that he wouldn’t know and takes a drink.

Johnny and Chanel are at home with Paulina trying to get baby Trey to stop crying as Johnny and Chanel are picking up toys. Johnny decides he will take Trey for a walk in his stroller. Chanel realizes that she left the diaper bag in the car. Paulina decides she will go with Johnny to get Trey set in his stroller while Johnny gets the bag ready. Chanel says she will go too but Johnny tells her to stay and relax because she deserves a break. Chanel says she’ll clean up a little bit then. Johnny and Paulina then exit with Trey.

Shawn and Javi talk at the hospital about a case. Javi tells Shawn that his shift is over so he’ll see him later and exits. Belle walks by, so Shawn asks how Marlena is. Belle says that she’s better. Shawn invites Belle for coffee which she says she would like.

Leo finds Chad in the town square and questions what he’s doing there at this hour. Leo asks how Thomas is doing. Chad says he’s doing better and thanks him for asking. Chad compliments Leo on his article but Leo found it boring and says he’s more interested in the juicy stuff like Kristen’s prison break and Tony going missing. Chad says if he knew something, he would share it. Leo tells him that he is sorry all this family stuff is getting thrown at him at once, but he knows Chad comes back ten times stronger from whatever life throws at him.

Cat is in the park when someone approaches and tries to grab her purse but she catches them.

Chad thanks Leo for the encouragement. Leo then sees that Chad has the dating app open on his phone and questions if he’s back on the market. Chad explains that he thought it would get Cat out of his system and show Abigail’s family that he’s trying to move on, adding that it was Gabi’s idea. Leo complains that Chad’s dating profile is boring and says he will be the love doctor to fix it.

EJ thanks Roman for the hospitality and Roman walks him out of the Pub right as Johnny is walking by with baby Trey.

Abe’s tutor student Liam is the one who tried to grab Cat’s purse. Cat warns him to stay down but he gets up and tries to run away right as Abe appears and questions what the hell is going on.

Leo tells Chad that he needs a profile that sets him apart. Chad says that what Leo writes isn’t true. Leo says it doesn’t have to be, it just has to grab attention and draw people in. Chad asks what to do for photos. Leo says he should have no problem there and uses that Chad used to teach saxophone to kids. Leo tells Chad that by the time he’s done, his inbox will be bursting at the seams and he will be double booked and triple texting.

Abe checks on Cat who said she’s fine. Liam complains that she nearly pulled his arm out of his socket. Cat points out that Liam tried to steal her purse. Abe asks if that’s the truth and questions why Liam would do this. Liam responds that he’s got a kid to feed and argues that they have no idea how hard it is out there. Liam begs Abe not to turn him in because it would violate his plea deal and he’d be back behind bars. Abe argues that he already violated his plea deal when he stood him up on his last tutoring session. Liam argues that he didn’t even touch Cat’s purse which Cat admits is true, so Abe acknowledges that he didn’t actually commit a crime. Abe warns that Liam got very lucky and to never try anything like this again. Liam gives his word that he won’t. Cat agrees to forget this ever happened.

Paulina and Chanel fold clothes until Paulina notices her yawning and guesses she’s exhausted. Chanel admits she didn’t sleep much last night since Trey was up all night. Chanel says she loves Trey and she’s grateful so she knows she shouldn’t complain. Paulina tells her that she is allowed to.

Shawn sits with Belle as she explains Marlena having an infection and being on antibiotics. Shawn says he hopes she recovers quickly. Belle notes that Eric is in with Marlena now which helps, but he’s leaving soon for a big photoshoot in Paris. Shawn agrees to keep Marlena in his prayers. Belle then tells Shawn that the doctors missed out on a critical window of time with Marlena because a lab error, thanks to EJ, who she calls a cheap son of a bitch.

Johnny asks if Roman is closing the Pub as he was wondering if Trey’s favorite pacifier was in there. Roman says he didn’t see one but he will keep an eye out. EJ suggests they all go in and look but Roman suggests EJ go on home. Roman tells Johnny that he’s welcome to come look but Johnny thinks he should keep moving. Roman says he has to finish closing up but the door is open if changes his mind. Roman then heads back in to the Pub. EJ stops Johnny and asks if he can have a look at the baby.

Javi joins Leo in their room where Leo is working on an article titled “Where Have the DiMeras Gone?”. Leo talks about Kristen and Tony missing and wonders if he could make a trip to Greece but Javi says that would be in his dreams. Leo complains about Rafe not getting back with him. Javi encourages Leo to calm down and relax. Leo says he doesn’t have time when there is a ton of tea to spill. Javi then kisses Leo to convince him to take a break.

Abe suggests Cat to get checked out. Cat says she works at the hospital, so if it bothers her in the morning, she will get checked out but she’ll just get some ice on the way home. Cat thanks Abe. Abe is glad he could be there on his evening stroll. Abe then has Liam apologize to Cat and he thank her for keeping it low key. Cat responds that she has a family too and she’s done things on their behalf that she’s not proud of. Cat tells Liam to make better choices in the future and that he’s lucky to have a good man like Abe in his life as she then walks away. Liam says he’s heading out too but Abe stops him and says not so fast.

Chanel tells Paulina that she cannot believe she has to be up in four hours to open the Bakery. Paulina asks if she ever considered taking maternity leave, pointing out that women in Scandinavia took a whole year to just be a mom. Chanel says too bad they don’t live there and points out that she didn’t actually give birth. Paulina encourages that she’s still a mom and it’s a lot of work, so she deserves time off. Chanel argues that she owns her own business and can’t just walk away from it. Paulina insists that Chanel’s workers can handle it or she can hire someone else to help. Chanel points out that would mean paying someone more. Paulina tells her to lean on her more for extra cash if she needs to. Chanel thanks her for the offer but talks about Paulina building her own empire from nothing, so she’s going to make her own way too. Paulina says that Chanel is adjusting to being a mom and raising her family which should be her first priority. Paulina adds that the Bakery is not going anywhere, so she has to take care of herself first.

Johnny tells EJ that he doesn’t know. EJ understands why he wasn’t at the baby shower but says it would do his heart good to see the baby’s face in person. Johnny points out that he’s asleep so he decides it’s fine for EJ to take a peek. EJ thanks Johnny and says he has no idea how much this means to him. EJ then looks in on Trey.

Belle tells Shawn that everyone was right that she never should’ve gotten involved with EJ. Shawn encourages that’s in the past and she’s closed that chapter. Belle feels like such a fool. Shawn says she just believes the best in people which is a strength. Belle decides that’s enough about her and asks about Shawn. Shawn says he’s just staying busy. Shawn adds that he started playing in a pickup basketball league. Belle says she hasn’t seen him play since high school. Belle asks how he enjoyed the gala. Shawn thought it went well and had a good crowd with a lot of history on display. Shawn adds that it was great to see his family. Belle asks if he ran in to Sami. Shawn confirms he did and they spoke briefly. Belle is surprised she didn’t tell him all about her breakup with EJ. Belle doesn’t know when she’s going to stop falling for guys who are totally wrong for her, then quickly apologizes. Shawn promises that someday she will find somebody who will treat her the way she deserves to be treated. Shawn says he’s just sorry that someone isn’t him. Belle says that he was and they just didn’t last forever. Belle acknowledges that they loved each other for a long time and made a beautiful child together, so she is grateful for all of it. Shawn admits he is too. Shawn tells Belle that he’s rooting for her.

Leo tells Javi that the only perk of not having a baby in the room is that they get to be together. Javi agrees they get to do this all night long as they kiss.

Chad remains in the town square where he runs in to Cat, who is icing her hand. Chad asks what happened. Cat tells him that some punk tried to steal her purse. Chad is shocked and asks if she called the police. Cat assures that she and her purse are fine so there was no need. Cat says she should get going but Chad stops her.

Abe warns Liam that this is his last chance with no more being late, rude, or disrespectful. Abe adds that what Liam attempted to do to Cat went way beyond that. Liam admits he wasn’t thinking straight and he was desperate, but swears that’s not who he is. Abe says he believes him and points out that there are city resources like food banks and job centers, so he doesn’t have to steal. Abe offers Liam some money to take his kid out to eat. Liam responds that he doesn’t want to take a handout but Abe insists, so Liam thanks him.

Chanel tells Paulina that she is trying to take care of herself and she wishes she could call on Johnny for more help but she feels guilty since he’s busy with long hours at Titan and teaching at Salem U. Paulina tells Chanel that when she and her father first started out, he would be working multiple jobs, prepare dinner, and do dishes. Paulina encourages her to carve out time for herself to relax and recharge, suggesting she do that now. Paulina then heads to the kitchen to make her food while Chanel lays down on the couch.

EJ tells Johnny that Trey is very beautiful. Johnny agrees and says now he’s seen him, but assures this doesn’t change anything between them or that EJ will have anything to do with Trey’s life. EJ says that he understands. EJ adds that he did promise to steer clear of Trey in exchange for Amy dropping her complaint about the adoption which surprises Johnny. EJ says he did it because he loves Johnny and now he’s a father himself, so maybe he can see that he would sacrifice anything or do anything for him, just as Johnny would do for John III.

Paulina finishes making food but sees that Chanel has fallen asleep on the couch, so she covers her with a blanket and tells her to get her rest.

EJ understands these things aren’t black and white but remarks that blood is thicker than water, so no matter how Johnny feels about him, he will always be his son and they will always be family. EJ then informs Johnny that his uncle Tony has gone missing which surprises him. EJ calls it quite disturbing as no one has seen Tony since he stepped off his cruise ship last week in Athens. Johnny hopes he’s okay. EJ says he does too and adds that there’s more. EJ then reveals that earlier tonight, Kristen escaped from prison which shocks Johnny. EJ says that it’s presumed Kristen is on the run and authorities are looking for her as they speak. Johnny thanks EJ for letting him know and reminding him how dangerous it is to be a DiMera. EJ points out that Johnny is a DiMera as well. Johnny says they need to go and walks off with Trey.

Chad suggests Cat get her hand looked at. Cat tells him it’s okay and the ice is helping. Cat says it’s really good seeing him, but she can’t be here with him after everything that’s happened. Chad says he knows.

Leo and Javi lay in bed together as Javi asks what Leo is thinking about. Leo responds that for the first time in his life, he feels like part of a family, even with Tesoro gone. Leo feels like he found his person in Javi. Javi responds that he feels the same and calls Leo his everything as they kiss.

Johnny brings Trey home and puts him to sleep which Paulina says is just like Chanel. Paulina guesses the fresh air calmed him down. Johnny agrees it was just what they needed. Paulina tells Johnny to go get some sleep himself. Johnny asks if she’s sure. Paulina assures that she loves taking care of her grandson. Johnny thanks her and heads to the bedroom.

Chad asks Cat if she’s sure she’s okay. Cat says she is and tells him not to worry about her. Cat says goodnight to Chad and walks away. Chad pulls out his phone and goes back to his dating profile.

Shawn asks Belle if she’s seeing anyone now. Belle says she’s not and just putting herself out there. Shawn says the same, so Belle asks how it’s going. Shawn jokes that he could ask her the same thing. Shawn then gets a text about taking a perp into custody. Shawn tells Belle that he has a few minutes so he’s going to say hi to Marlena and Eric. Belle is sure they will be happy to see him. Shawn hugs Belle and then heads to Marlena’s hospital room. Belle then gets an alert on her phone that she matched with Chad on the dating app.

EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion, looking at a photo of Johnny on his phone as he sits down on the couch. EJ then picks up his copy of Wuthering Heights and opens it up, triggering a flashback to Cat’s voice reading it to him when he was recovering, leaving him confused.

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Laura wins the election but Ezra Boyle tells her that he is going to challenge the election results because he knows Sonny bought the election for her.

Willow tells Alexis that she was at work when Drew was shot. Willow tells Alexis that Chase had just told her that Judge Haron was dead and she was scared she was going to lose the kids. Willow tells Alexis that she went for a walk then it started to rain so she got in her car and went for a drive and didn’t go by
Drew ‘s house.

Ezra sees Jacinda having dinner with Michael at the Metro Court, so he asks Jacinda why she hasn’t answered his calls. Jacinda tells Ezra she has a new job and is no longer a call girl. Chase sees Ezra talking to Jacinda and follows Ezra to the bar. Chase sits down at the bar to talk to Ezra.

Britt is traumatized by seeing professor Henry Dalton shot dead in front of her. Britt checks for a pulse but Sidwell tells her he shot the professor in the chest…he was dead before he hit the floor. Sidwell has Pascal take Britt home , but before she leaves, he tells her that what happened to professor Dalton is what happens to anyone that betrays him. Pascal tells Britt not to tell anyone that Sidwell killed professor Dalton. Britt tries to sleep but she has a nightmare about sidewall shooting professor Dalton.

Laura has a flat tire driving home and she doesn’t have a spare tire. Laura looks in the back seat of her car for some flares and screams when she finds Professor Dalton ‘s dead body.

Michael tells Sonny that one of the reporters from Aurora Media called him to tell him that Measure C didn’t pass so he gets to keep his piers.

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The entire episode takes place inside the Athletic Club because it is Danny and Christine ‘s wedding day.

Nina and Danny’s sister, Gina, arrive to celebrate Danny and Christine ‘s big day with them. Christine gets a bouquet of mums, which she is allergic to. Christine thinks Phyllis sent them to ruin her day. Later, Esther tells Nina that she sent Christine the mums. Christine takes a shower to calm her itching.

Amy and Nina see Cane and let out their anger at him and tells him that he caused Damian and Chance’s deaths. Cane apologizes for what happened to Chance and Damian and promises never to forget them.

Christine walks down the stairs of the Athletic Club then she takes Daniel’s arm and walks down the aisle to Danny. Christine and Danny tell each other that they always knew that they would have their second chance to be together. Michael tells them to exchange rings and then tells Danny he can kiss the bride.

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Dante and Lulu are worried that, if Charlotte and Danny testify, Charlotte, Danny, and Rocco could all end up in Juven8le Detention. Charlotte tells Lulu she wants to testify to help Rocco. Dante, Lulu, and Jason decide to let Charlotte and Danny turn themselves in to the police tomorrow.

Charlotte and Danny agree to lie under oath and say Henry Dalton hit Rocco in order to make professor Dalton pay for lying and saying Rocco trashed the lab.

A drunk Professor Dalton tells Josslynn that he has a secret lab where he tests on animals. Josslynn tells Emma and Gio that she didn’t know that Vaughn was a WSB agent. Josslynn tells Emma and Gio that Dalton told her that he has a secret lab away from the PCU campus where he does animal testing.

Vaughn tells Professor Dalton that he needs to come to the station and talk to him at one o’clock tomorrow. Professor Dalton goes to Wyndamere and asks Sidwell to get the WSB off his back. Jens Siddwell finally agrees with Britt that Professor Dalton is a liability so he takes his gun and kills professor Dalton in front of Britt.

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The entire episode takes place in Los Angeles.

Noah and Sienna wake up locked in a storage room. Noah tells Sienna that Mitch knows about their affair. Noah thinks that Mitch put them in the storage unit and he is going to come and kill him.

Nick meets with Detective Burrow and he also meets with Detective Annie Sturat and they tell Nick they are working undercover because they think Mitch is using the Shadow Room as a cover to sell drugs. Nick tells them about Mitch being Matt Clark and everything he did to terrorize Sharon for years. Nick tells Detective Burrow and Detective Stuart that he wants Matt dead or in jail. Matt arrives at Sharon’s hotel room and demands that Sharon call Nick and tell him to come because he needs to talk to both of them about Noah.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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EJ ran into Johnny and Trey at the pub. He asked Johnny if he could see the baby. Johnny let him see the baby. When EJ looked at the baby, Johnny told him that nothing changed. EJ said he knew that it didn’t change anything, He said he promised Amy that he would stay away from the baby in exchange for allowing Johnny to adopt the baby. Johnny was shocked. EJ said he would do anything for him, He told Johnny that Tony was missing and that Kristen escaped prison. Johnny said that was a reminder that it’s dangerous to be a DiMera. EJ reminded him that he was a DiMera. Paulina helped Chanel with the baby. Chanel said she was overwhelmed. Paulina said she could complain and suggested she take time off from the bakery. She advised Chanel to lean on Johnny and make time for herself. Shawn ran into Belle. She told him what was going on with her mother. Belle beat herself up for falling for EJ. Shawn said she wanted to see the best in people. He said she would find someone who would treat her the way she deserved to be treated. Shawn said he was sorry he wasn’t the person. Belle said he was the person even if it didn’t work out.

While Cat was at the square, Liam tried to take her purse, but she stopped him. He tried to run away, but Abe stopped him. Liam told him he had to feed his kid. He asked Abe not to say anything so he wouldn’t go back to jail. Abe agreed not to say anything since he didn’t actually steal the purse. He told Liam not to do anything like that again. Liam promised not to do it again. Cat said they could forget what happened and left. Liam said he wasn’t that kind of guy. Abe told him there were resources available and offered him money. Liam didn’t want to take his money. Chad read the edits Leo did on his dating profile. He ended up running into Cat while she was icing down her wrist. Chad wondered what happened. Cat told him that someone tried to mug her. After they talked, she walked away from him. Chad looked at his profile before sending it out. Belle and Shawn talked about putting themselves out there. When they were finished talking, Belle got an alert on her phone. Chad turned out to be a match for her on the dating app.

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Xander went to the penthouse to see Marlena. Brady told him that Marlena was at the hospital. With Kristen on the loose, Brady wondered if he wanted to kidnap Rachel for Kristen. Brady reminded him that he kidnapped her before. He also reminded him about what he did to him and Philip. Brady told him that Sarah told him everything. He wondered how Xander planned to go after Sarah for telling him the truth. Xander stopped himself from going off. He said that he was determined to be a better man. Xander was determined to win her back. Brady told him that Sarah might not care that he was determined to change. Xander thought he wanted more than friendship from Sarah. Brady denied wanting to go after her, but he did advise Xander to stop going after Sarah. Rafe, EJ, and Lucas were at the pub and talked about Sami and Kristen. EJ started brooding, and Rafe told them that Dante Vitale (Sami’s fiance). Lucas wondered if Sami got engaged to get under his skin. Rafe dismissed the notion. He said that Sami was older and wiser. They had to accept that she was in love with another man and that they weren’t the center of her universe anymore. Rafe and Lucas made a toast to her, and EJ toasted to Sami alone. Jada met with Theo after matching on the dating app. They were surprised that they didn’t swipe their pictures.

Theo and Jada agreed not to talk about work, but Jada brought up Kristen. He thought she was trying to interrogate him. Their date got better when they talked about their past time. They love playing chess. He had a chess board, and they bonded. Jada and Theo wanted to go out again. Alex told Stephanie that a rival company wanted to take him from Titan Publishing. He wanted to be loyal to his family. There was a person wearing gloves outside of their apartment. The figure squeezed something into Alex’s drink. Alex and Stephanie grabbed their food, and he took a sip from his drink. He noticed that it tasted weird. Alex felt like her sales weren’t where they should be so she had to go on more book tours He planned to join her on the tours. The person dressed in black looked at Stephanie’s tour dates.

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Gabi went home and found out Leo was working on a story about Tony’s disappearance. Javi wondered why she was interested in Tony’s disappearance. He thought she had a motive for wanting Tony out of the way. Gabi was offended by his comment. Javi apologized for doubting her. He said he couldn’t afford to lose anyone else after losing Tesoro. Gabi comforted Javi over losing Tesoro. She said he and Tesoro brought out the best in Leo even though he tried to pin EJ’s shooting on her before Kristen’s confession. Javi said Leo didn’t think Kristen did it. At the pub, Rachel told Brady that she was worried about Marlena. EJ came in and said Kristen escaped. He said the prison was trying to confirm that she disappeared. EJ said the warden thought Kristen tried to reach out to Rachel. Rachel said she hadn’t heard from her mother. She was upset over what could happen to Kristen. While EJ was about to leave, he overheard Rachel telling Brady that he was a spy for the warden. Brady said he didn’t think EJ was a spy, but he believed that Kristen had a plan. He said Kristen would find her way back.

Sarah checked on Marlena. She said Marlena still had a rash on her arm which was a sign of Lyme carditis. Belle and Eric talked about Sami being engaged to a mob prince. Eric was more understanding about the situation. Sarah told them that Marlena had carditis. She said she would run the Lyme disease test again but it could take a while because of EJ’s budget cuts. Sarah thought the budget cuts could have affected the original Lyme disease which kept Marlena from getting the help she needed. Belle went over to EJ and yelled at him. She threatened to hold him and the hospital responsible if anything happened to her mother. Belle left to check on Marlena. Eric and Sarah argued with EJ. Brady brought Rachel to the hospital. He gave Rachel money to get something from the vending machine. Brady told Sarah that Kristen escaped. Sarah ended up hugging him while Rachel watched them. In the crypt, Tony took the restraints off Kristen. She told him that someone jumped her from behind in prison and blindfolded her. Tony said someone got him on his way back to Greece. Kristen wondered if EJ had anything to do with what happened to them. Tony thought Gabi did it. Kristen said it was ironic that Stefano wasn’t among the dead DiMeras in the crypt now. Tony said the open sarcophagus was gone. He said whoever put them there took Stefano out. She said she still felt his presence and wondered if the other DiMeras were held captive somewhere. A fed up Kristen was determined to get out of there. In the lab, EJ put his hand on a cryogenic chamber and told it that their reunion was long overdue.

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Sonny and Laura are at Sonny’s house watching the election returns and talking about the Rocco situation. Sonny tells Laura that the video of her defending Rocco against Henry Dalton has gone viral and people are leaving messages in the comment section calling her a bad ass.

Sonny is confident Laura will win reelection as Mayor and Rocco will soon come home.

Charlotte and Danny give statements to Nathan about what happened in the lab. Nathan takes their statements without their parents’ present so their statements won’t be admissible in court. Nathan later calls Dante, Lulu, and Jason and tells them Charlotte and Rocco want to make statements to help Rocco.

Ric is at Alexis’s house and hypothetically tells her Portia altered Heather’s test results so Heather’s would stay in prison. Ric also hypothetically tells Alexis that Drew found out the information and threatened to take away Portia’s medical license if she didn’t do what he wanted her to do. Ric thinks Portia could be the person who shot Drew because she was tired of being blackmailed by him.

Alexis and Ric head to the police station after she gets a call from Jason telling her that Danny wants to give a statement to help Rocco. Alexis tells Charlotte and Danny that they need to give a statement about what happened in the lab so they can cast doubt on Henry Dalton ‘s story and make Henry Dalton the defendant. Ric is in Dante’s office telling Dante, Lulu, and Jason the strategy he plans to use to prove Rocco is innocent.

Britt goes to Wyndamere and tells Jens Siddwell that if he doesn’t get Henry Dalton to drop the charges against Rocco she will torch the secret project.

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Phyllis tells Lily that she and Cane had dessert in her suite and now they are going to have a chocolate souffle in the restaurant. Lily tells Cane she doesn’t care that he slept with Phyllis and tells him to ignore the message she left on his phone. Lily also turns down an invitation from Cane to have breakfast with him tomorrow .

Cane tells Phyllis he wants her but he will always love Lily. Phyllis tells Cane that she saw him trying to figure out the password to her laptop.

Lily tells Holden that someone used the AI program against Arabesque and now the company is being dismantled from the inside. Lily advises Holden to move back to Los Angeles. Audra worries that Holden told Claire part of the story about the Los Angeles secret, but she is glad that he didn’t tell Claire the bad part of the story.

Claire arrives at the Athletic Club and sees Audra sitting with Holden and is tired of Audra interfering in her life . Claire calls Billy and leaves a message telling him that she wants to talk to him and Sally about Audra.

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Rafe goes home where Gabi greets him and asks how work was. Rafe informs her that he just got back from prison where Kristen missed bed checks and apparently has escaped again. Gabi questions why he isn’t out looking for her. Rafe says the state are on it and will keep him in the loop. Rafe asks if Gabi went to the gala. Gabi says she decided to donate online to the clinic to avoid the Hortons along with EJ and Sami. Gabi asks if she’s going to see Sami at breakfast tomorrow morning again but Rafe reveals that Sami is already gone.

Roman goes back to the Brady Pub where Lucas asks how Marlena is doing. Roman says she’s much better which Lucas says is great news. Lucas asks if Sami stuck around. Roman says she did not and that she was already on the plane when Eric tried to reach her, so she doesn’t know about Marlena and Lucas is not going to tell her.

Brady is at home, finishing a call with Lani to let him know if she hears from Kristen. Brady hangs up and calls out to Rachel that they will check her homework soon. Xander then arrives and tells Brady that he needs to see Marlena now.

Chad goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that the police just called and he hopes it’s not true. EJ confirms that it’s true and that the prison grounds were searched with no sign of Kristen. Chad questions Tony vanishing and now Kristen, asking what is going on with this family.

Jada meets Theo at the book store, revealing they matched on a dating app. Jada remarks that she thought for sure he would swipe left. Theo asks why he would do that when she’s extremely attractive, bright, and successful. Theo says he hopes he’s just not out of his league here. Jada suggests they just see where it goes. Theo agrees to relax and get to know each other.

Stephanie goes home to Alex with bags from shopping for her book tour. Stephanie jokes that she has to look like a famous novelist and offers to model some of her new outfits for Alex, which he says he would definitely like. Someone dressed in all black appears in the hall outside their door. Stephanie tells Alex to get ready for a scintillating fashion show, but she gets a call from the mayor’s office. Stephanie answers and says she will send a link to the photos when it’s live. Stephanie hangs up and apologizes to Alex, then gets another call about a photoshoot. Stephanie says it’s perfect timing as she just bought new things for the tour and asks them to hang on while she checks her calendar.

EJ assures Chad that he checked the tunnels and the secret room. EJ says Chad has enough to worry about and asks if Jennifer is still hellbent on the custody battle. Chad says he hasn’t talked to her since she made that threat and hoped she was just upset over Thomas’s accident and would calm down after. EJ says they can hope but if it gets to the point where needs a lawyer or an ally, he’s there for him and ready to fight.

Lucas questions Roman not wanting him to tell Sami that her mother is in the hospital and thinks she has a right to know. Roman clarifies that Marlena would want Sami to hear it from her so she doesn’t come rushing back to Salem to fuss over her. Lucas admits he misunderstood and apologizes. Lucas says even though Sami forgave him for what he did to her, he doesn’t think she wants to hear much of anything from him these days including what he thinks about her fiancee because his name makes him cringe and he hopes her future marriage to a Vitali isn’t another ticking time bomb.

Gabi questions Sami being gone. Rafe informs her that she is off on vacation with her new fiancée. Gabi is surprised to learn Sami is engaged. Rafe then reveals that Sami is engaged to a Vitali. Gabi is shocked and hopes it’s a distant relative from Ava. Rafe says that Sami seemed happy when he saw her at the baby shower. Gabi asks if Rafe is okay. Rafe says he is and that he had no delusions about he and Sami getting back together. Rafe says that he and Sami had great memories and had something special once. Gabi tells Rafe that was in the past, so now he needs to find someone worthy of him. Rafe jokes that’s impossible. Gabi asks if Rafe has ever considered going on a dating app. Rafe says no and that when he finds a woman, it will be the old fashioned way. Gabi says that whoever he meets, it will be her lucky day.

Theo tells Jada that he was surprised she didn’t pass on him after he got in her face about hiring JJ back. Jada acknowledges that Theo made some valid points about racial profiling and that JJ did consider resigning but she did not accept his resignation since he’s a good cop. Jada asks if that ruins their date. Theo says not at all as he respects her decision and it’s her job to keep the police department fully staffed. Jada is glad he understands. Theo suggests they stop talking about work and goes to get them coffee.

Brady informs Xander that Marlena is not at home, she’s at the hospital. Xander questions why she’s at the hospital. Brady tells him that she’s fine so he can go back home. Xander comes in and argues that he’s still his boss and they are family, so he doesn’t know why he’s being so hostile. Brady says maybe it’s because Kristen missed bed check at the prison which Xander questions. Brady tells Xander not to act like it’s news to him as he would know Kristen would want to contact Rachel. Brady questions if Xander is here to do Kristen’s dirty work for her.

Stephanie finishes her call and goes back to her fashion show idea with Alex. Alex suggests waiting until after dinner since he’s a little hungry. Stephanie agrees that the fashion show can wait. Stephanie decides she’ll get takeout and make the order. Stephanie then asks Alex how his day was. Alex says it was lousy actually but Stephanie gets distracted by an alert on her phone, so Alex rambles until she realizes. Stephanie apologizes and asks him not to be mad at her. Stephanie then asks what actually happened with his day.

Roman tells Lucas that he is glad Sami forgave him, even though kidnapping her was beyond stupid. Roman acknowledges that Lucas and Sami have kids and grandkids, so they are in each other’s lives to stay. Lucas vows to do his damndest not to screw things up again. Roman agrees to hold him to that.

Gabi informs Rafe that Javi told her about Tony missing and asks what else Rafe knows. Rafe reminds her that he can’t talk about an ongoing investigation. Gabi says she thought there would be an investigation and asks if Rafe thinks it’s a coincidence that Kristen and Tony are both missing at the same time. Rafe responds that he’ll just say the DiMeras are keeping him very busy these days.

EJ tells Chad that he will take care of things and that he should get some sleep. EJ invites Chad to stay at the mansion for the night if he wants to stay away from the Deverauxs. Chad decides he will head home since Thomas and Charlotte are there, so everyone should be on their best behavior mostly. Chad tells EJ to let him know if he hears anything about Tony or Kristen and says he’ll be the first to know if anything changes on his end. Chad then exits the mansion.

Theo thanks Jada for meeting him so late. Jada acknowledges that Theo probably had a busy day and worrisome after Tony went missing and now Kristen. Theo questions what she means, so Jada realizes he hasn’t heard that Kristen escaped from prison. Theo assures that he hasn’t heard from Kristen and says he thought she didn’t want to talk about work. Theo asks if that was just her plan to throw him off and suggests that she only agreed to come out with him in order to interrogate him about his family, leaving Jada confused.

Xander tells Brady that he’s not his enemy, he’s his boss and his family. Xander says he didn’t even know about Kristen and doesn’t give a rat’s ass about her. Xander says he’s here to see Marlena, not go after Rachel. Brady asks if it’s that far fetched, reminding Xander that he did kidnap Rachel. Xander calls that ancient history. Brady remarks that Xander screwing up people’s lives is not history, bringing up what he did to him and Philip. Xander question what he did to Philip but Brady tells him to cut the crap as Sarah told him everything. Brady asks if Xander is going to plot his revenge against Sarah for sharing his big secret with him. Xander responds the old Xander would’ve given him Hell and fought back, but he’s not that Xander anymore. Xander states that he’s been working very hard to be a better man and he would never hurt Sarah as she’s the love of his life. Xander vows to win Sarah back.

EJ goes to the Brady Pub where Lucas greets him and sarcastically compliments his speech. EJ turns around as Rafe enters the Pub, causing EJ to remark that he’s surrounded. Lucas jokes that it’s the annual meeting of the Sami Brady ex-husbands club.

Chad sits alone in the town square as Gabi walks by and greets him. Chad asks how she is. Gabi says she’s good and asks if he saw Will while he was in town. Chad confirms they got some beers and it was good to see him. Gabi says she will leave him to it but Chad invites her to stay and offers to buy her a drink.

Jada tells Theo that wanting to go out with him had nothing to do with wanting to interrogate him about anything. Jada adds that they made the date before she even knew Kristen escaped. Theo admits he overreacted and suggests finding something else to talk about. Jada says it’s funny that they know a lot of the same people but hardly know anything about each other. Theo asks what she likes to do in her spare time. Jada says she likes to read, hike, and loves going to the movies. Theo says all the same and that reading is his favorite pastime. Jada asks what he was reading when she got there. Theo tells her that he was reading Dutch Defence about chess moves. Theo asks if Jada plays chess.

Alex tells Stephanie that Xander and Maggie are convinced they can save Titan but using the Kiriakis Mansion as collateral is certainly risk. Stephanie asks what this means for him. Alex says he’s not sure but reveals that a rival publishing company did reach out to try and poach him this morning. Stephanie calls that big and asks if Alex would really consider leaving the family company. The person wearing all black outside of Stephanie and Alex’s apartment intercepts their takeout order and pours something in to Alex’s drink.

Rafe sits with Lucas while EJ sits at the bar and comments on Sami being on a flight back to her true love. Rafe suggests not getting in to some juvenile rivalry and thinks they can all say they were Sami’s one true love at one point. Lucas feels Ava’s cousin has to be bad news. Rafe responds that he passed his background check with flying colors which EJ laughs at. Rafe insists that Dante is clean but EJ thinks he should look harder. Lucas encourages Rafe not to let EJ get to him. Lucas brings up that Sami came to town, tracked them all down, and makes them all believe she’s moved on just days after supposedly getting engaged to a billionaire. EJ asks what he means. Lucas asks what if it’s just a ruse to get under their skin.

Chad tells Gabi about Jennifer threatening to take his kids away. Chad says not to feel bad for him as he’s just worried about the kids. Gabi questions what Jennifer is thinking. Chad says she thinks he’s a bad dad and that he’s tried to walk away from Cat but he can’t when she’s having a hard time. Chad admits he still cares about Cat but wishes he could just make his feelings go away. Gabi says they know feelings have a will of their own so it’s not that easy. Gabi thinks she has an idea.

Theo reveals he carries around a chess board in his backpack and begins to show Jada how to play.

Brady questions Xander planning to win Sarah back by becoming a better person and says that sounds familiar. Xander insists it’s different this time as Marlena has been helping him a lot. Brady agrees that Marlena is the best, but in his experience, some people can’t be helped and keep screwing up royally every time while hurting the people they love the most. Xander responds that he’s no longer one of those people because he’s reached a turning point and he’s determined to become the kind of man that his daughter can be proud of and that Sarah would want to spend her life with. Brady asks what if it’s too late and that Sarah doesn’t give a damn how determined he is.

Alex tells Stephanie that he told the rival publishing company that he’s not interested because he’s loyal to Titan. Stephanie says she admires that, then they get interrupted by Stephanie getting another phone alert but this time it’s that their food has arrived so Stephanie brings it in from the door. Alex takes a drink and notes that it tastes a little weird, so he decides he will stick with water. Alex asks Stephanie if they can talk about them for a second. Alex brings up her book tour and reveals that sales aren’t exactly where they need to be. Stephanie says she knows they were counting on Write Out to be a best seller. Alex says they just need a bigger push but he hates to put more on her plate with more work and traveling. Alex says he will really miss her. Stephanie says she will miss him too, so she asks him to come with her.

Rafe assures that Sami’s engagement is not a plot as she’s not that impulsive anymore as she’s older, more mature, and wiser. Rafe says they just have to accept that Sami is in love with some Italian dude and they are not the center of her universe anymore. Lucas says that’s too bad. EJ questions if Lucas is still pining after Sami. Lucas remarks that Sami is the one that got away. Rafe feels the same for him.

Chad asks what Gabi’s idea is. Gabi says he obviously needs to get his mind off Cat, so she suggests getting it on someone else. Gabi clarifies that she doesn’t mean herself since she’s kind of seeing someone. Chad asks who then. Gabi tells Chad about the new popular dating app Salem Singles that’s all over social media. Gabi suggests he put himself out there as he never knows what might happen.

Jada asks Theo who taught him to play chess. Theo says it was his Grandfather. Jada says he seems like a virtuoso while Theo says he’s still working on improving his skills. Jada says that her dad’s game was poker. Theo brings up Jada’s dad being a doctor and says his mom was too, but she died when he was young. Jada says her dad died awhile ago too and sometimes it feels like she’s waiting for him to come back and give her advice. Theo says he loves poker, so he offers to play with her if she’s interested. Jada says she is and suggests next time as they both hope for a second date.

Xander questions if Sarah is confiding in Brady these days and pouring her heart out about how much he hurt her. Brady confirms that it’s confiding which means he doesn’t tell him what she tells him. Xander comments on Brady spending a lot of time with Sarah lately which Brady confirms. Brady argues that Sarah has been through Hell and needs a friend. Xander accuses Brady of wanting to be more than friends and asks how he didn’t see this before.

Roman comes over to Rafe, Lucas, and EJ to ask what’s going on here. EJ says they were just discussing the one thing they all have in common. Roman questions if they are going to trash Sami. Lucas and Rafe say they would never do that. Rafe and Lucas then toast to Sami as the one that got away. Roman agrees and hopes they see Sami again soon. Lucas and Rafe then decide to leave the Pub. EJ makes his own quiet toast to Sami as he takes a drink.

Chad tells Gabi that he doesn’t think he’s ready for dating with everything going on at home. Gabi encourages that it would help him get over Cat and it wouldn’t hurt Jennifer to see him trying to move on. Chad admits she may have a point. Gabi feels she definitely does. Gabi says she’s heading home and thanks Chad for the drink. Gabi recommends he download Salem Singles as she walks away. Chad then pulls up the dating app on his phone.

Theo and Jada both say they had a really good time. Theo offers a handshake but Jada kisses him on the cheek and says goodnight as she exits.

Brady remarks that he thought Xander had his anger under control. Xander says not when he tells him that he’s going after his wife. Brady says that’s soon to be ex-wife, but clarifies that he’s not going after her and they are just friends. Brady tells Xander to get out now. Xander asks Brady to tell Marlena that he hopes she’s feeling better, but tells Brady that he can go to Hell. Brady argues that Xander lost everything because he couldn’t control his temper and he obviously still can’t. Brady tells Xander that if he really loves Sarah, he should do her a favor and let her go. Xander then storms out.

Alex tells Stephanie that he will join her whenever he can. Stephanie reminds him that he was promised a fashion show. Alex jokes that he’ll really enjoy the part of her undressing. Stephanie suggests they can both undress. Alex says that works for him as they kiss.

The person dressed in all black walks to the park and pulls out their phone to look at a flyer for Stephanie’s upcoming book tour.

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Belle paces at the hospital with Eric, saying she hates the waiting and wishing they could know something. Eric encourages that Marlena is in good hands and he’s sure Sarah will let them know if anything changes. Eric checks on Sami’s flight and says it’s still in the air. Belle hopes by the time it lands, they’ll have some news about Marlena.

Sarah checks on Marlena in her hospital room. Marlena is sorry to have missed the rest of the gala, especially the part honoring Tom. Sarah is sure she’ll see loads of photos and videos. Sarah asks how she is feeling. Marlena admits she’s scared.

Brady and Rachel sit together at the Brady Pub. Rachel says she’s not hungry because she’s too worried about Marlena. EJ arrives and asks for a moment to speak in private with Brady.

In the DiMera Crypt, Tony unties Kristen and says whoever tied her up did a damn good job. Kristen thanks Tony as they hug and Tony questions who did this to her. Kristen responds that she has no clue as someone jumped her from behind in the prison yard and she ended up stuck here with him. Tony says at least they are together. Kristen asks what his story is. Tony responds that he was in Athens when he was accosted from behind and he must have been drugged too as he woke up here days later. Tony worries that Anna must be frantic. Kristen jokes that Anna could think Tony bailed on her and she could be rebounding with some Greek God while they rot in the family tomb.

Gabi goes home where Javi is cooking tacos. Javi says it will just be them tonight, then suggests inviting Arianna and Holly. Gabi says that Arianna is busy at the gala tonight and asks about Rafe and Leo. Javi says that Rafe is working while Leo is busy covering a late breaking story on how Tony mysteriously disappeared after reclaiming the company they both used to work for.

Tony assures Kristen that Anna only has eyes for him. Tony brings up how when he was presumed dead years ago, Anna waited for his return. Kristen complains about being kidnapped while Tony brings up that Kristen would kidnap others with no remorse. Kristen argues that it’s different being on the other end and in the crypt. Kristen questions who would drag her all the way from prison and transport Tony all the way from Greece. Tony says whoever it was has to be resourceful. Kristen says she knows a highly resourceful person who would definitely benefit from having them out of the way.

EJ informs Brady that it appears Kristen has escaped from prison but it’s being kept under the wraps until they can confirm it was a prison break as the guards are still searching. EJ adds that the warden seems to think Kristen may reach out to Rachel and he did his best to diffuse that but figured he should check in. Brady says he understands and goes back to Rachel, who asks what’s going on. Brady asks Rachel if she has heard from her mom. Rachel says she hasn’t and asks why. Rachel says she knows his look and guesses something bad has happened to Kristen. Rachel pleads with Brady to tell her, arguing that she’s old enough to know the truth. Brady then informs her that Kristen may have escaped from prison.

Sarah asks if Marlena is scared because of something she’s feeling right now. Marlena responds that scared was the wrong word as she’s more worried and talks about the medication she’s taking. Marlena jokes about doctors making the worst patients which Sarah relates to. Sarah thinks the uncertainty is making Marlena anxious as she wants to know what’s causing these problems. Sarah promises that they are going to find out. Sarah takes Marlena’s hand and then questions how long she has had this rash.

Rachel questions Kristen escaping. Brady clarifies that they don’t know for sure. Rachel worries about how she sees it in movies and that they are going to hurt her. Brady tells EJ that he can take it from here. EJ tells Brady that he’ll let him know if he hears anything. Rachel complains that EJ doesn’t care about Kristen and is just a spy for the warden as he exits the Pub. Rachel then asks if Brady thinks Kristen escaped because he wouldn’t let her visit and if she’s doing this so she can see her. Brady tells Rachel that it’s not confirmed that Kristen escaped from prison but feels she wouldn’t risk coming to see Rachel. Rachel argues that Kristen has done stuff like that before. Brady points out that Kristen likely knows that this is the first place the police would look for her. Rachel asks if he’s saying that Kristen is probably far away from here by now.

Tony asks Kristen why EJ would want him out of the way when she’s the one who shot him and he’s never done anything to harm him. Kristen argues that Tony put Theo in charge of DiMera and EJ believed he was Stefano’s heir apparent. Kristen says at one point or another, Stefano led them all to believe they were the chosen one and feels that’s why they are so screwed up. Kristen says that Stefano pitted them against each other like pawns in chess and that EJ has been determined to be the last DiMera standing. Tony argues that may have once been the case but EJ assured him that he wanted nothing to do with DiMera Enterprises and was perfectly content running the hospital. Kristen argues that EJ was likely just biding his time with the hospital until he could make his move on the company. Kristen adds that Tony passed over Johnny as successor when he gave the reins to Theo. Tony brings up that EJ did suggest Johnny to head the company more than once. Kristen wouldn’t be surprised if Theo is the next DiMera to be tossed in here.

Gabi tells Javi that Tony didn’t mysteriously disappear as Theo said he just missed the boat. Javi informs her that according to Leo’s sources, Tony never showed up at the next port, so he is legit missing like a true crime docuseries.

Marlena tells Sarah that she thought she just had hives from stress. Sarah reveals that she thinks Marlena has Lyme carditis. Marlena argues that she was tested for Lyme disease. Sarah confirms that all her tests didn’t show anything impacting her heart. Marlena points out that now she’s in a hospital with AFib. Sarah guesses it could be something else but she can’t think of anything else that would cause the symptoms she’s having like Lyme disease does.

Eric sits with Belle and asks what she wants to talk about to distract them while they wait to hear about Marlena. Belle suggests Sami being engaged to a mob prince. Eric argues that being Ava Vitali’s cousin doesn’t make him a mob prince. Belle feels if Sami is involved with him, he’s a disaster waiting to happen. Eric thinks therapy helped Sami figure out her issues. Eric adds that Will has met Dante and likes him. Belle guesses anyone is an improvement over EJ. Sarah comes out so Belle asks how Marlena is. Sarah informs them that Marlena has carditis, inflammation of the heart, causing her to go in to AFib. Belle asks if that’s causing all her other symptoms. Sarah says they are still working to find an underlying cause but the picture fits for Lyme disease, so she is going to run the test again. Eric asks how long before they get results. Sarah says it could be awhile as the turnaround time in the lab is abysmal thanks to EJ’s budget cuts and being short-staffed. Belle assumes that could also affect accuracy which Sarah confirms could be possible. They then see EJ arriving at the hospital.

Tony tells Kristen that she’s being ridiculous, arguing that EJ would never lay a hand on Theo because he knows Abe would end him for hurting his son. Kristen agrees that he makes valid points. Tony adds that EJ has no reason to throw them in a crypt either, except Kristen did try to kill him but asks who hasn’t. Tony points out that Kristen was already sentenced to six years in prison and EJ would agree that was punishment enough. Kristen thinks back to telling Marlena to make sure that no one finds out the truth that she lied to the judge. Kristen remarks that EJ was just fine with her going to prison.

Rachel asks Brady if Kristen is somewhere hiding out like that time she was in the convent with Lani. Brady says he doesn’t know, but he knows Kristen always has a plan. Brady adds that it may take time, but her plan will always include finding her way back to Rachel.

Belle questions if Sarah is saying that Marlena could’ve got a false negative Lyme disease test because of the hospital cutting corners and that’s what is causing these complications. Sarah says not to get ahead of themselves, but admits that a delay in diagnosis could have caused things. EJ comes over so Belle tells him that he’s unbelievable. EJ sarcastically asks what he’s done this time. Belle questions him thinking this is funny. EJ responds that he has no idea what this is. Belle swears that if EJ is responsible, she will use all her power as district attorney to hold and the hospital criminally negligent. Belle then storms off. EJ asks if anyone would like to tell him what she was banging on about.

Kristen asks Tony who the hell was behind this if it wasn’t EJ and what the hell they want. Tony says he would say if he knew. Kristen complains that it will take her to the dawn of the new millenium to list all the people who have it out for her. Kristen questions if Tony has any enemies that would benefit from him being taken out of rotation or if anyone threatened him. Tony flashes back to Gabi yelling at him and says actually he can.

Gabi tells Javi that she can’t believe that Tony literally vanished off the face of the earth. Javi is trying to figure out if she’s actually surprised to learn something happened to Tony or if she’s putting on a show for him.

Belle goes in to visit Marlena in her hospital room where she is asleep. Belle prays that she just lost her dad, so her mom has to be okay.

Gabi asks Javi why she would be faking concern about Tony. Javi suggests maybe she knows more than she’s letting on. Gabi asks if he thinks she had something to do with Tony’s disappearance. Javi points out that Gabi seemed pretty pissed when Tony threw her over for Theo as head of DiMera. Gabi says that’s the last time she confides in him. Javi argues that she does have a strong motive and it could make the perfect opportunity to make a play as CEO. Gabi argues that Rafe is the one who works for the FBI and complains that she’s once again being accused of a felony in her own kitchen. Gabi says it was bad enough when JJ and Leo did it with EJ’s shooting, but now her own cousin is accusing her of being a kidnapper.

Roman tells Brady and Rachel that he just got off the phone with Eric and he says that Marlena is stable which Brady says is great news. Roman offers to keep an eye on Rachel if Brady wants go to the hospital. Rachel decides she wants to go see Marlena too. Brady suggests they all go together. Roman says he wouldn’t want to impose. Brady says he wouldn’t be and he’s sure Eric would like to lean on him as well, unless he can’t get away from the Pub. Roman decides to find someone to cover and agrees to meet them at the hospital. Brady says that sounds great. Roman thanks Brady for including him and says it means a lot. Brady says that’s what family is for.

Marlena wakes up with Belle at her side. Marlena notices that Belle has been crying. Belle says she’s just been so worried about her. Marlena insists she will be alright and suggests they comfort each other. Marlena asks what’s going on outside the room. Belle says everyone is thinking about her as Sarah said it’s her heart. Marlena admits she was so worried that it was in her mind because of all the loss and grief, so it’s good to know that she has something she can survive and they can treat.

Javi says he’s an idiot and doesn’t know what he was thinking as the thought occurred to him for a split second, but he apologizes for doubting her. Gabi says she’s sorry too as she knows his job is important and she’s sorry she said what she said. Javi says he was just worried about Gabi being in trouble and jumped to conclusions. Javi cries that after losing Tesoro, he can’t bear the thought of losing anyone else.

EJ questions what test was supposedly mismanaged. Sarah responds that her patient gave her permission to discuss her tests with her children, not him. EJ argues that he owns the hospital while Sarah argues that doesn’t mean she will violate HIPPA. EJ says she should’ve thought of that before discussing the hospital’s finances with people completely out of the matter. Eric argues that Sarah is just doing her job and Marlena is sick. EJ wonders what Nicole would say about Eric passionately defending his ex. Eric warns EJ to keep Nicole’s name out of his mouth. Eric adds that if he finds out that Marlena’s illness is EJ’s fault, he will pay. EJ calls that hollow threats and a laugh coming from Eric. Eric calls EJ still a son of a bitch who will pay for his sins. EJ thought he left eternal judgment to the man upstairs as he then walks away. Sarah tells Eric that she’s sorry about that. Eric says it’s not the first time he’s been caught up in EJ’s mind games. Sarah asks if he has any other questions she can answer about Marlena. Eric says she explained everything very well and to let him know if anything changes. Eric thanks Sarah for everything she’s done for Marlena, Brady, and Rachel. Sarah calls it her job and says Eric of all people know that she will always care about Rachel. Eric mentions hearing about her and Xander splitting up and he’s really sorry. Sarah says it was for the best as she never should’ve got involved with him in the first place. Sarah remarks that Xander might be even worse than EJ which Eric knows well since he tried to kill him. Eric responds that he really thought Xander would change this time for Sarah and their daughter.

Javi cries to Gabi about thinking he heard Tesoro on the baby monitor and rushing in to check on him. Gabi understands how hard it’s been since he and Leo were like his dads. Gabi jokes that she never thought she’d see the day that Leo Stark cared about another human so selflessly, but she knows Leo has turned over a new leaf and that Javi and Tesoro brought out the best in him. Gabi points out that Leo is the one who accused her of shooting EJ and she’s thankful that Kristen confessed or else she might have gone to prison for another crime she didn’t commit. Javi then reveals to Gabi that Leo isn’t sure that Kristen is the one who actually shot EJ.

Kristen tries banging on the door to the crypt and asking if anyone is out there. Tony tells her to save her breath as they can’t hear her. Kristen complains that there has to be a way out. Tony says he’s searched the whole place and there is no way out. Kristen points out that Stefano is not there among the dead DiMeras. Tony asks if she just noticed the empty sarcophagus is gone. Kristen says with everything going on, she did not register that and questions where Stefano is. Tony guesses whoever put them in here must have taken him out. Kristen calls it crazy that she still feels Stefano’s presence with them now. Tony jokes that she sounds like Susan Banks. Kristen says it’s bad enough people think she looks like her. Tony says there is a resemblance. Kristen asks if Tony doesn’t feel Stefano hovering around somewhere.

Eric joins Belle in Marlena’s hospital room. Marlena says she’s better now that they are both here. Belle asks if they can get her anything. Marlena says she’s just happy to be with them both. Marlena tells Eric that she’s sorry this is not what he expected from his trip home. Eric says he’s just happy to be there when she needed him and he always will be. Roman then joins them in the room as well and asks how Marlena is feeling. Marlena says she’s much better with her whole family here. Roman is glad since she gave them quite a scare at the gala. Roman tells Marlena that he’s there for her anytime she needs. Marlena notes that Eric said the same thing. Belle assures that they all mean it.

Brady brings Rachel to the hospital where Sarah greets them. Rachel asks how Marlena is. Sarah says they are taking very good care of her and she’s on all the right medicines. Rachel thanks her and asks if she can go to the vending machine. Brady tells her not to stay long or get too much and come right back. Brady thanks Sarah for the news about Marlena because they needed to hear it, especially after it appears that Kristen may have escaped from prison. Sarah is shocked and asks if Rachel knows. Brady confirms that she does and she’s doing a good job of hiding how upset she is. Brady says he’s kicking himself for not letting Rachel see Kristen after she convinced Thomas to try to take out Cat. Sarah calls him a good dad who did what he had to do. Sarah says she’s sorry that Kristen is putting them through this and wishes she could help. Brady says Sarah being there for them is more than he can ask. Sarah assures that she’ll always be there for them as they are very important to her. Brady says she is to them too as they hug. Rachel then comes back and sees them hugging.

Javi tells Gabi that Leo always thought something was off about Kristen’s sudden confession and apparently EJ lost it on Leo when he suggested that Kristen was innocent. Gabi argues that Leo better not put her back in the crosshairs. Javi assures that Leo doesn’t think Gabi was the culprit. Gabi asks who then if not her. Javi says he has no clue.

Kristen tells Tony that she hopes their siblings are looking for them but there’s also some that are accounted for. Tony comments on no one hearing from Stefan or Dimitri. Kristen brings up Dimitri’s mother being presumed dead for four decades and facing life in prison if she did come back. Kristen thinks she would send a cryptic text or e-mail if she was still alive. Kristen suggests maybe they are all being held as equally soul killing and grim. Tony remarks that stranger things have happened to their family. Kristen declares that she is not going to stay in here a second longer and she will figure out a way, even if she has to dig her way out.

EJ goes to the lab in the clinic and declares their family reunion is long overdue.

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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Nick calls Victor and tells him that Matt Clark is alive and using the name Mitch Becall and he is married to Sienna. Nick also tells Victor that Noah is having an affair with Sienna and now Noah is missing. Nick tells Victor that he is worried that Matt found out about Noah’s affair with Sienna and has kidnapped him. Victor tells Nick he will have Michael investigate Matt as well as Detective Burrow.

Victor confides in Adam everything Nick told him on the phone and Adam offers to go help Nick in Los Angeles. Nick sets up a meeting with Detective Burrow, and the Detective tells Nick to come alone to meet with him.

Cane has sex with Phyllis in her hotel room at the Athletic Club. Cane tries to figure out the password to Phyllis’s computer while Phyllis is in the shower. Phyllis wonders why Cane is taking so long to get into the shower with her so she opens the door to the bathroom and sees Cane has her laptop open and is trying to figure out her password . Phyllis calls Cane and he heads to the bathroom to take a shower with her.

Lily thinks about some of the conversations she and Cane have had and decides to go talk to Cane but as she is about to get off the elevator to go to Cane’s room she sees Phyllis coming out of his room and Cane and Phyllis talking in the hallway.

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