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As they prepare for graduation at the high school, Holly runs in to Tate.

Abe and Paulina eat together in the town square as Paulina goes over her graduation speech. Paulina asks if Abe is sure he’s okay with spending their anniversary at a high school graduation. Abe assures that he is and says making those speeches was one of his favorite parts of the Mayor job. Paulina comments on getting her blood pressure under control. Abe says that her getting a clean bill of health is all the anniversary present he could ask for.

Sarah checks Marlena out at the hospital. Marlena tells her that she got dizzy earlier but says she’s sure it’s nothing and blames it on not eating a lot lately. Marlena talks about waiting for John to get back from his mission, so she can’t remember when she wasn’t at a stress level of 10. Sarah says they will see if there’s anything else going on.

Abe goes to get a drink refill as Chanel approaches on her way to the Bakery and talks about preparing Andrew and Paul’s wedding cake. Paulina guesses she’s trying to take her mind off things because she hates waiting. Chanel admits that’s part of it. Paulina encourages that there’s plenty of time to give her more grandbabies. Chanel guesses she got her hopes up and adds that it’s not the only thing she’s trying to take her mind off. Chanel reveals to Paulina that Johnny might be making peace with EJ and that is not something she’s sure she can live with.

EJ enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion, where he is shocked to find Brady sitting inside. EJ comments on being wary of intruders ever since he was shot. Brady reminds EJ that his daughter lives there and explains that he is picking her up for Tate’s graduation. Brady adds that Rachel will be spending the night with him as Kristen is getting her mother settled back in Aremid. EJ claims he was relieved to hear that Rachel Blake was found. Brady tells him to cut the crap as he knows that he had her “undisappear” in exchange for Kristen and Rachel’s silence about the fact that Johnny was the one who shot EJ.

Paulina can’t believe Johnny is thinking of making peace with his father and says she certainly didn’t see that coming. Chanel complains that it’s because of EJ that their adoption fell through and made Johnny question if he’s even capable of being a good dad. They agree that Johnny would be an incredible father. Chanel still doesn’t want EJ anywhere near Johnny after all the pain he’s caused and definitely not around her child, if she ever has a child. Paulina encourages that she will. Abe comes back over, so Chanel wishes him a happy anniversary and quickly walks away. Abe questions her not going to work. Paulina notes that she said she was.

Brady informs EJ that Kristen told him about Rachel overheard Johnny and EJ arguing and that she saw Johnny holding the gun. EJ complains that he should’ve known Kristen couldn’t keep her mouth shut and asks who else knows. Brady says she didn’t take an ad out and argues that it’s very relevant to him. EJ argues that it’s between him and Johnny while Brady argues that his daughter is traumatized. EJ tells Brady that he’s sure he understands his desire to protect Johnny, so he hopes Brady agreed to keep quiet about this. Brady assures he didn’t tell anybody, but says that EJ needs to understand he’s very skeptical of this deal as Rachel is having nightmares and it’s eating her up inside. Rachel then walks in and asks what is eating her. Brady tries to play it off and asks if she’s ready to go. Rachel says her bag is by the door, but she just threw up. Brady decides they will change plans then and take her to the doctor to find out what’s going on, so they exit.

Sarah tells Marlena that her blood pressure is excellent and so are her vitals. Sarah says everything is within the normal range but she will run some labs to see if there’s anything not on the physical exam. Marlena guesses her diagnosis is grief then. Sarah believes that is what is taking a toll on her. Sarah asks if Marlena has a therapist she would feel comfortable talking to and brings up a support group. Marlena mentions sending people there in the past and agrees to think about it.

Tate puts Holly’s graduation cap on her and tells her it’s perfect. Sophia and Aaron then arrive. Aaron jokes about Holly running to get there. Sophia points out they still have plenty of time. Holly says the e-mail said to be early and talks about being nervous to give her speech. Holly admits she always thought Sophia would be giving the speech. Sophia congratulates Holly and says she earned it. Aaron talks about feeling nostalgic for high school. Sophia agrees that they’ve waited their whole lives but now it’s kind of sad. Tate agrees that it doesn’t feel real that they will never see each other in the halls or go to class ever again, calling it the end of an era.

Abe questions Paulina reading over her graduation speech again. Paulina talks about it being important, adding that it’s also Juneteenth so she wants to set the right tone. Abe suggests she practice on him. Paulina doesn’t want to bore him but Abe says that’s not possible, so Paulina begins giving her speech to Abe.

Marlena thanks Sarah for seeing her and apologizes for wasting her time. Sarah assures she didn’t waste her time at all and she’s glad that she is okay physically. Sarah says it was good to see her. Marlena adds that she’s sorry about Xander and is here if she wants to talk. Sarah doesn’t want to burden her. Marlena assures it’s not a burden and knows Sarah wants to help. Marlena wishes people didn’t feel they have to handle her with kid gloves as the best medicine for her will be to feel productive and useful. Sarah says she can relate and might take her up on that. Brady then arrives with Rachel. Rachel runs up and excitedly hugs Marlena.

Paulina finishes reading her speech to Abe. Abe applauds and praises her. Paulina says they have to get going to graduation so they walk off together.

Holly tells Tate that she can only imagine how hard the day must be for him as she knows he’s putting on a brave face but it’s a crappy time to celebrate while his family is still grieving John’s death. Tate talks about Brady trying to make the day special but admits it’s hard to feel like celebrating. Tate asks if Jude is there but Holly says he’s home sick. Sophia then gets a sudden pain and announces that she thinks she’s in labor.

Brady explains that Rachel isn’t feeling too hot. Sarah asks if it’s another stomachache. Brady confirms she threw up. Marlena is sure Sarah can figure out what’s wrong. Marlena questions Brady not being at Tate’s graduation as she was about to head there herself. Brady says they still have some time. Sarah says she’ll try not to keep them and takes Rachel to an exam room.

After Tate and Sophia leave, Aaron comments to Holly on Tate and Sophia having a hell of a year and it not being easy for Holly either. Holly admits it wasn’t but says today isn’t about her as she’s just giving a speech while Sophia is the one at the hospital, pushing a baby out. Aaron comments that Holly seems kind of shaken up by it. Holly claims she’s just nervous about her speech. Aaron argues that he took public speaking with her and she does not get stage fright. Holly then admits she’s a little worried since Tate and Sophia haven’t found a couple to adopt their baby yet and wonders what they are going to do now.

Marlena tells Brady to go ahead and she can wait for Rachel so that he doesn’t miss Tate’s graduation. Brady thanks her because he knows Tate is bummed that his mother won’t be there, so he’s probably looking for him in the crowd now. Tate and Sophia then arrive with Sophia’s mom Amy, who calls for help as her daughter is having a baby.

EJ makes a call, wanting to confirm that Rachel Blake is safely tucked away in Aremid and won’t step foot in Salem ever again. EJ then hangs up as Chanel enters the room.

Sarah checks out Rachel in the hospital and confirms she doesn’t have a fever. Sarah asks if it was anything she ate but Rachel says no. Sarah asks how long her stomach has been hurting. Rachel says it hurts all the time. Sarah says that’s not good and asks if it’s felt better since she saw her last. Rachel says sometimes when she’s not thinking about it. Sarah asks if it feels worse when she thinks about John. Rachel says maybe but she doesn’t know. Sarah asks if something else is bothering her. Sarah sits with her and reminds her that anything she tells her will stay between them unless she thinks someone is in danger. Rachel makes Sarah swear. Sarah then asks if there’s something she wants to tell her. Sarah talks about knowing when something is wrong, relating to with her daughter Victoria. Sarah reminds Rachel of what they were talking about before. Rachel apologizes for asking too many questions. Sarah says it’s good to be curious. Rachel says sometimes it gets her in trouble. Sarah asks what she means. Rachel responds that sometimes, she hears things she shouldn’t or sees things she shouldn’t. Sarah asks like what, but a nurse interrupts to announce that a young woman going in to labor has arrived. Sarah instructs the nurse to set her up in a room and goes back to asking Rachel if she’s seen something that upset her. Rachel suddenly claims she’s not upset anymore. Sarah asks if she’s sure. Rachel responds that she doesn’t know why, but she feels better when she’s with Sarah.

Sophia panics about the baby coming when they haven’t found adoptive parents or a lawyer yet. The nurse takes Sophia to the exam room and says they will be back to update them. Amy worries about the baby coming too soon. Amy then gets a call from her husband and steps away to answer. Tate questions how Brady was already there. Brady explains that Rachel got sick right before they were going to graduation and she’s in with Sarah now. Brady adds that he was going to be late but Marlena offered to watch Rachel. Marlena is sorry to miss Tate’s graduation. Tate says this is kind of once in a lifetime too. Sarah brings Rachel back. Rachel says she’s okay while Brady asks if Sarah found out what’s going on. Marlena suggests Tate take Rachel to get a ginger ale. Rachel thought Tate was graduating today. Tate says he thought so too as they walk away. Brady informs Sarah that Sophia has gone in to labor. Sarah didn’t realize it was Sophia. Brady asks what’s going on with Rachel. Sarah responds that physically she’s fine and thinks it’s psychosomatic, so she encourages continuing therapy. Sarah says often times, grief can manifest itself physically. Marlena brings up Rachel’s grandmother Rachel Blake disappearing. Brady responds that she’s apparently safe and sound in Aremid now, which Rachel was relieved to hear. Marlena wonders what made EJ decide to do the right thing.

Chanel tells EJ that she didn’t hear what he was scheming and she doesn’t care because her opinion of him couldn’t get any worse. EJ guesses this isn’t a social call. Chanel tells him that Johnny told her that they were on their way to repairing their relationship and she has a big problem with that. Chanel asks if EJ hasn’t done enough damage. EJ says that’s between he and his son. Chanel argues that it affects her too since it’s because of him and his despicable actions that Johnny doesn’t think he’s capable of being a good father. Chanel is thankful that evil is genetic because Johnny is nothing like him. Chanel declares that EJ ruined their chance to adopt Sophia and Tate’s baby, put a huge strain on their marriage, and turned her life upside down. EJ is sorry but suggests things could change now that they are turning a new leaf. EJ tells Chanel that he and Johnny are bound by blood so she doesn’t have a say. Chanel argues that she and Johnny are bound by their vows. Chanel declares that EJ hurt the man she loves and she doesn’t let anyone get away with that. EJ asks if she’s threatening him. Chanel warns him to stay away from Johnny because he’s better off without him as she then storms out.

Tate brings Rachel back and says she seems to be doing better. Marlena suggests they have a girls night which excites Rachel. Brady asks Sarah if she thinks Rachel is up for that. Sarah thinks it’s just what the doctor ordered. Marlena asks Brady to keep her posted on Sophia and the baby. Sarah goes to check on Sophia as Marlena exits with Rachel.

Aaron and Holly finish graduation. Aaron suggests going to take a picture and says they can crop Tate and Sophia in later. Holly says and their baby. Aaron assures things are fine and if anything happens, they will handle it. Holly calls that the least of her worries as she reveals that Eric and Nicole were sitting on opposite sides of the auditorium and that Nicole hasn’t even seen Eric today, so something must have happened between them.

Sarah checks on Sophia in the hospital and says her blood pressure is a little high, so she encourages her to relax. Sophia complains that the baby has already ruined her entire senior year and questions why she had to go in to labor early too. Sarah knows first hand how scary it is but assures they will take really good care of her. Sarah asks if she’s sure she doesn’t want her mom in the room. Sophia assures it would not help her blood pressure. Sarah asks what is worrying her the most right now. Sophia says the fact that she’s about to push a baby out of her is pretty terrifying but she’s trying not to think about it too much. Sophia then admits it’s the fact that she and Tate still haven’t found adoptive parents yet and she knows when Tate sees the baby, he’s going to fall in love with it and not want to give it up. Sarah asks if that’s not what she wants. Sophia clarifies it’s not that she doesn’t feel anything towards the baby at all. Sophia recalls the first time the baby kicked, but she wants what is best for that life and for her and Tate which is not becoming teenage parents. Sophia says she’s told her mom this but she just won’t get it. Sarah says it sounds like Sophia has really thought it through and she’s staying firm in her decision which takes a lot of courage. Sarah knows she will stay strong even if everything doesn’t go as planned.

Abe and Paulina go to the Bistro for drinks and talk about the graduation ceremony. Abe praises Paulina’s speech, pointing out that she got a deserved standing ovation. Abe toasts to Paulina and they wish each other a happy anniversary.

Marlena and Rachel do a puzzle together at home. Rachel yawns so Marlena asks if she wants to take a nap. Rachel says she’s too old for naps. Marlena disagrees so Rachel agrees to lay down on the couch.

Brady, Tate, and Amy sit together at the hospital. Tate questions what is going on and wonders if they’ve already taken Sophia to the delivery room. Tate asks if Sophia doesn’t want him in there. Amy points out that she doesn’t want her in there either, so all they can do is wait. Brady asks Tate how he’s doing. Tate says when he woke up, he was just trying to wrap his head around graduating and this was the last thing he expected so soon. Sarah and the nurse bring Sophia out in a wheelchair so Tate and Amy rush up to ask what is going on.

Holly tells Aaron that Eric and Nicole always seemed perfect for each other but guesses not anymore. Aaron encourages that couples fight and it’s not like they are broken up. Aaron adds that Holly is going to look at schools in Paris, joking that she can parent trap them while she’s there. Aaron suggests they go find their families because they deserve to celebrate, so they walk off together.

Tate questions Sophia not being in labor. Sophia says she really thought she was. Sarah explains how it can be hard to tell the difference betweeen Braxton-Hicks. Sophia is sorry they missed graduation for nothing. Tate says it’s understandable that she couldn’t have known the difference. Sophia offers to treat everyone to dinner, feeling they are still graduates and should celebrate. Brady calls it a nice offer but Tate says they already have plans. Amy says it’s probably for the best so they can get Sophia home to rest. Amy adds that she does have a small graduation present waiting for her at home. Sophia thanks her and says she’s just happy that she didn’t have the baby tonight, so now they can make sure they have adoptive parents lined up before she goes in to labor for real. Brady thanks Sarah for everything she did, feeling she went above and beyond today. Brady adds that if she ever wants to vent about Xander, he’s there for her. Sarah thanks him and says she really appreciates it.

Chanel stops by the Bistro to drop by pastries and greets Abe and Paulina while she’s there. Paulina thinks she deserves a break. Abe invites her to join. Chanel doesn’t want to crash their anniversary dinner. Paulina assures she wouldn’t be and that they already spent some alone time together, so now they can spend some family time together. Chanel then grabs a chair and joins them. Paulina talks about graduation and their own futures. Paulina proposes a toast to the future while Chanel looks uncertain.

EJ paces at home and calls Rita. EJ tells her that he needs to bring back the memory stick that he gave her a few weeks ago.

Marlena reads a book while Rachel sleeps on the couch until Rachel begins having a nightmare and says “no, don’t shoot him” in her sleep.

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Update written by Joseph

Marlena sadly enters her living room and looks at a vase of now dead flowers.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ receives a Father’s Day card from his daughter Sydney which makes him smile, but then he thinks back to Johnny telling him that he’s dead to him and later pulling a gun on him.

At their apartment, Johnny tells Chanel that he’s looking for his gold watch. Chanel suggests he check the boxes they hadn’t unpacked yet. Johnny opens one and finds a gift box inside. Johnny gets excited thinking that Chanel got him an early birthday gift but Chanel pulls it away and tells him that it was supposed to be a gift for what would’ve been his first Father’s Day.

Xander confronts Sarah at the hospital.

Jada is in her office at the police station, on the phone with Kate. Jada tells Kate that she’s sorry as there’s nothing more she can do since Philip said it wasn’t Xander who attacked him. Jada adds that if Kate is so sure that Philip is lying then she will have to get him to retract his statement and until then, their hands are tied. Kate hangs up on Jada and then Rafe enters her office, asking if it’s a bad time.

Belle sits with Philip in the hospital and asks him to go over his statement again. Philip argues that he already told Jada everything he knows about the incident so he doesn’t know how much more he can help. Belle says it wasn’t an incident, but a brutal assault. Belle says she is his friend and wants to help him get justice. Philip repeats that he was at the Salem Inn, someone knocked on the door and punched him in the face. Belle questions this being some random person he’s never seen before which Philip claims is correct. Belle has a hard time understanding why a complete stranger would do that, adding that his laptop and wallet were left untouched. Philip suggests maybe the guy burst in to the wrong room. Belle says she would be crazy to believe one word coming out of his mouth.

Sarah tells Xander that this is going to have to wait because she’s busy but Xander reveals that he checked her schedule and knows she has a few minutes before her next patient. Sarah asks what this is about. Xander informs her that he’s been fully exonerated and all charges against him have been dropped in Philip’s assault. Sarah responds that she knows as she was there when Philip gave his statement to Jada and asks if there’s anything else. Xander guesses an apology is too much to ask for, arguing that she was dead wrong in assuming he was guilty of that heinous crime. Sarah responds that she’s not going to apologize because she wasn’t wrong. Xander points out that Philip said on record that it wasn’t him. Sarah then points out that Xander hasn’t said it and never denied it. Xander questions what reason Philip would have to lie. Sarah suggests that if Philip said Xander nearly beat him to death, he’d have to explain why and then Vivian forging Victor’s letter would come out and Philip would stand to lose his stake of half of Titan. Sarah tells Xander that as far as she’s concerned, his exoneration doesn’t change a damn thing.

Belle reminds Philip that she has intel that the police department doesn’t have, so she knows that Xander is gunning for him because Vivian helped him steal half of his inheritance but had to work with him as co-CEOs. Belle calls that his motive but Philip insists that Xander didn’t attack him. Belle asks if Xander could have hired someone to do it. Philip doubts she’d be able to prove it if he did. Belle feels that’s what Philip wants and questions if he’s covering for him. Belle asks if Philip agreed not to say it was Xander while Xander agreed not to tell Philip’s secret about the forged letter. Belle questions what if Xander decides to finish him off anyway. Belle complains that she cannot lose another person she cares about. Philip is confused and questions who else she lost.

Marlena approaches the dead flowers and cries that she can’t be around any more death right now as she tosses the flowers on the floor. Marlena then goes to the cupboard with tears in her eyes and pulls out John’s New York Yankees cap as she cries.

Chanel explains to Johnny that she bought his gift a few months ago when she thought they were going to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby. Chanel adds that she knows she should’ve donated it but thought maybe someday. Johnny tells her to keep it and promises there will be a someday. Chanel puts the box away for now and finds Johnny’s gold watch, telling him that now he’s ready for a great day. Johnny invites her for pancakes at the Brady Pub but Chanel says she has to get to work at the Bakery. Chanel hopes Johnny has a wonderful second first day as he then exits the room. Chanel then grabs her phone and calls Felicity to remind her that she won’t be at work until later in the day because she has something important to take care of first.

Philip tells Belle that he had no idea John died and he’s so sorry. Philip mentions Bo and Hope visiting him before they left town and telling him about the miracle drug that Bo got, but they didn’t mention John. Belle says they probably didn’t want to burden him in his recovery. Philip complains that if he just would’ve done what he was supposed to and met Kevin to get the drug. Belle encourages that it’s not his fault. Philip blames himself for bringing Kevin in to this in the first place. Philip says he took a huge leap to get back in to Xander’s good graces. Belle calls it all a terrible accident, but says what happened to Philip was not as that was a pre-meditated brutal assault. Belle says there’s no justice for John but there is for Philip and he just needs the help that she can get him. Philip repeats that he’s told her everything he knows. Belle responds that she knows him and she knows he’s lying.

Sarah tells Xander that if he thought this revelation was to change things between them, he is sadly mistaken. Xander questions if she thought he wanted to get back together with her. Xander says he could never trust her again. Sarah says the feeling is mutual. Xander explains that he only brought up his exoneration because it changes things with Victoria. Sarah argues that he agreed to supervised visits. Xander says that’s when he had no option. Xander declares that now that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, he wants 50/50 shared custody. Sarah responds that she will never agree to that. Xander says they will have to do this the hard way then and walks out of the room.

Rafe tells Jada that he can come back later if she’s busy. Jada says it’s okay and apologizes for not calling him back. Rafe understands she’s had her hands full. Jada confirms it’s been crazy and asks how FBI training has been gonig. Rafe says it’s great and he’s excited to be back in the field. Jada asks if he has his assignment yet. Rafe informs her that he does and he’ll be working through the Chicago office so he doesn’t even have to leave Salem. Jada calls that wonderful and says she’s so happy for him. Jada asks what he wanted to talk to her about. Rafe reveals that he has information on one of her open investigations, the shooting of EJ DiMera.

Johnny goes to leave his apartment when EJ shows up at the door. Johnny says he’s on his way out and headed to the office. Johnny adds that he’s not in the mood for a lecture from him about working for Xander. EJ responds that he just wanted to tell him that he’s sorry.

Chanel finds Paulina at the hospital and asks if everything is okay. Paulina responds that she just came for her annual physical and had some blood drawn. Paulina mentions having a jam packed day as she has to go speak at the high school graduation and then her and Abe will have a candle lit dinner to celebrate their three year anniversary. Paulina then asks what Chanel is doing at the hospital.

Rafe reveals to Jada that he planted a camera in the living room of the DiMera Mansion on the night that EJ was shot, explaining that he wanted to make him pay for what he did to him with Arnold Feniger and destroying everything he and Jada had. Rafe adds that he wanted to catch EJ in the act of doing something underhanded. Jada questions why she’s just now hearing about this. Rafe admits he thought he could handle getting back the memory card himself, but he appears to have exhausted all options. Jada agrees to overlook the breaking and entering part of his story as they need to focus on finding the missing memory card because it may lead to something EJ did to Rafe and also reveal who shot him.

Johnny assumes EJ means he’s sorry about John’s passing. EJ confirms that’s one of the things as he knows how close they were. Johnny says John was a great man. EJ states that John’s legacy will carry on through him as his namesake. Johnny responds that he doesn’t have a drop of John’s blood in him. EJ feels he’s a lot like him with his kindness and compassion. EJ remarks that he’s happy Johnny takes after John more than him. Johnny doesn’t know about that, bringing up that they both know what he did that night. EJ dares to say that Johnny was justified. EJ admits he tried to force Johnny to forgive him, but now he sees that was selfish of him so he’s here to set him free. EJ says there will be no more guilt or badgering. EJ declares that after tonight, Johnny will never have to see him again.

Chanel tells Paulina that she’s just at the hospital for a follow up appointment for the cancer surgery back in February. Paulina asks why she didn’t tell her. Chanel says she freaked out last time and didn’t want to put her through that again. Paulina questions why Johnny didn’t come with her. Chanel says he doesn’t know as she didn’t want to give him more to worry about. Chanel adds that she also wanted to ask Sarah if it’s okay to start trying again to have a baby and she didn’t want to pressure Johnny. Paulina argues that in a marriage, you don’t keep secrets. Chanel says they will just see what Sarah says first and go from there. Chanel says she has to get to her appointment. Paulina offers to go with her but Chanel declines and walks away.

Belle goes home and tells Marlena that she had a rough morning so she came to decompress. Belle then sees Marlena with John’s cap and hugs her, saying now she’s really glad she came home. They both get tears in their eyes. Belle decides she will just work remote from home today. Marlena tries to tell her that she doesn’t have to but Belle says nothing is more important than her and she’s here for anything she needs.

Xander goes to see Philip in the hospital and says he wanted to congratulate him on making the right decision by keeping his name out of it when he talked to the police. Philip responds that he didn’t have much choice after what happened and flashes back to when he first woke up where Xander warned that if he told the police it was him, he would lose his inheritance and his stake in Titan. Xander states that he’s glad Philip cooperated while Philip complains that he backed him in to a corner since Xander would expose him for fraud if he told the cops the truth. Xander says if they don’t find a way to make this relationship work, they both stand to lose everything.

Belle and Marlena sit together and talk about taking care of each other. Belle says she’s been trying to stay busy and avoid the quiet moments. Marlena asks what EJ is up to since she threw him out of the house. Belle responds that ever since the morning that John passed, she’s been having second thoughts about EJ so he’s giving her space to try and work through it all. Belle guesses she’s always been conflicted about their relationship, but she doesn’t think John would want her seeing EJ, so she wants to honor that and she’s more conflicted than ever. Marlena admits she had her own reservations but states that Belle has to do what she wants, regardless of what her parents want for her. Belle guesses maybe she’s right that one way or another, she has to make up her own mind about EJ.

Johnny questions if EJ is saying he’ll never see him again. EJ states that John’s death has made him take inventory of a lot of things, including how he’s handled this situation. EJ says that as much as he wants a relationship with Johnny, he won’t force it as his expense when he knows how much it’s hurting him. Johnny asks if EJ is just willing to walk away for good. EJ tells Johnny that he loves him with all his heart, but sometimes loving someone means letting them go, so for his sake, he will never bother him again and he will walk away for good. EJ asks if that is what Johnny wants. Johnny then admits that he doesn’t know.

Sarah checks Chanel out at the hospital and reports that everything looks good. Sarah says they just have to wait for further lab results. Chanel asks if this means that she and Johnny can start trying again for a baby. Sarah says she’s sorry but she still advises her to wait which Chanel questions. Sarah explains that if Chanel got pregnant now, her levels would change and it would be hard to detect if the cancer came back so she doesn’t want to risk that. Chanel asks how much longer she advises they wait. Sarah says it could be months or longer but it’s hard to say which makes Chanel cry. Sarah says she’s sorry as she knows that’s not what she wants to hear. Sarah encourages that waiting will give her the best chance at a healthy pregnancy.

Philip asks Xander if they are supposed to pretend things between them are hunky dory. Xander says they have to if they are going to work together. Philip is not sure he can do that. Xander tells Philip that he’s so sorry as he was absolutely furious after finding out what he and Vivian did, so the anger kept building and he was forced to work with him, then after Sarah almost died from epileptic shock and he found out that Philip almost screwed up the acquistion of the drug. Philip says that wasn’t intentional. Xander admits he knows that now, but at the time, he couldn’t control his rage any longer so he did something he deeply regrets. Philip remarks that he actually seems sincere. Xander says that he is. Philip responds that he owes him an apology as well, for trying to steal what was his and for what he did on the day that Xander attacked him. Philip brings up that Xander was able to knock him off balance because of his prosthetic leg, so he couldn’t fight back physically and chose to use his words instead which is why he told him about Sarah knowing about the forgery. Xander says he’s glad that he told him. Philip mentions sensing a lot of tension between them when he woke up, so he assumes that he confronted her about it. Xander confirms that he did, but Sarah doesn’t know that Philip is the one who exposed her lie and says she can never find out. Philip feels terrible that he betrayed Sarah like that. Xander tells him to suck it up as no one can ever know that he came to his room that day, so it must stay between them.

Chanel comes out of her hospital room and is surprised to see Paulina is still there. Paulina says she couldn’t leave without knowing how things went. Chanel tells her that the blood work results came back looking really good, but Sarah doesn’t think she should get pregnant again yet. Paulina encourages trying down the road. Chanel says there will always be a risk. Paulina guesses she still doesn’t want to wait. Chanel confirms that but admits she’s not sure Johnny would be totally on board even if Sarah gave them the go ahead. Chanel says finding out about everything with EJ and Sami really messed with Johnny’s head and she’s not sure how much therapy is really helping. Paulina encourages that these things take time. Chanel declares that she’s just glad that Johnny is taking the steps to get EJ out of their lives. Chanel says she has to get to work and tells Paulina that she will call her as she exits. Paulina then remarks to herself that EJ destroys everything he touches.

EJ questions what Johnny is saying as he thought he wanted to cut ties with him. Johnny responds that as much as he hates him for what he did to Sami, he can’t deny that he’s been a good dad. EJ says not always. Johnny agrees but says he’s always known that EJ cares about him and that he’s important to him. EJ responds that he’d do anything for him. Johnny adds that after losing John, he just doesn’t know if he can handle losing anybody else in his life. EJ says he understands. EJ tells him not to feel pressured to make a decision right away and to take his time to think it over. EJ promises that he will accept whatever his answer is. Johnny says he appreciates that. EJ tells Johnny that he loves him as he then exits.

Jada asks if Rafe has any hunch as to who could’ve taken his memory card. Rafe guesses it was either someone in his house or the DiMeras. Jada says they will break down the possibilities, starting with Gabi. Rafe says Gabi swore that it wasn’t her and suspected Leo Stark. Jada asks what his thoughts on that are. Rafe says his gut says no because Leo made it clear that he wants to solve the case and write about it. Rafe adds that he discovered Leo’s secret suspect list, which tells him that Leo hasn’t seen what is on the memory card. Jada decides if it wasn’t someone at Rafe’s house, then it had to be someone at the DiMeras.

Marlena encourages Belle to get back to work. Belle offers to stay a little longer but Marlena says she’s just going to lay down. Marlena gets dizzy when she stands up, so Belle wants to take her to get checked out at the hospital but Marlena insists that she’s fine and says she’ll call her right away if anything changes. Belle says she will see her tonight and she loves her as they hug. Belle then exits. Marlena then goes to her phone and calls Sarah, leaving her a message to give her a call when she has a moment.

Sarah checks on Philip in the hospital and asks how he’s feeling. Philip responds that he’s getting stronger by the day. Sarah says there’s something she’s been meaning to ask him. Sarah brings up Xander finding out that she knew about the forgery and asks if he’s the one who told him. Philip claims it wasn’t him and that he can only imagine how Xander reacted.

Xander finds Paulina at the hospital and asks if she has a minute to chat. Paulina tells him to make it quick. Xander explains that he plans to contest the vote for ownership of the hospital as he thinks his wrongful arrest affected the outcome. Xander asks if she thinks he can count on Abe’s support. Paulina says he doesn’t quit. Xander calls it very important to him. Paulina argues that this is just business while what’s important is family. Paulina tells Xander not to lose sight of that and walks away.

Johnny calls work and apologizes for being late as there was an urgent matter he had to deal with. Johnny says he’ll be there soon and hangs up. Chanel then comes home and questions Johnny not being at work. Johnny tells her that he was on his way out when EJ showed up at the door. Chanel questions what EJ wants from him now. Johnny says nothing actually as EJ offered to set him free and walk out of his life for good. Chanel guesses that’s good news but Johnny doesn’t know if he can lose anybody else in his life after John’s passing. Chanel argues that EJ isn’t John and has hurt him in so many ways. Johnny brings up that talking to Marlena made him realize that he doesn’t like who he is when he’s this angry, so he’s wondering if he should let go of the past and let his father back in to his life.

Rafe tells Jada that he’s kicking himself for not checking for the memory card sooner. Jada feels it had to be the shooter trying to cover their tracks. Rafe says that doesn’t narrow it down as Jada says there could be dozens of people in and out of the DiMera Mansion every day. Jada says it gives them a great starting point. Rafe agrees as Jada says this feels like old times, bouncing ideas off each other. Jada suggests maybe in the future they could be friends. Rafe agrees that he would like that very much.

EJ sits at the chess table in the living room of the DiMera Mansion when Belle walks in. EJ calls this a nice surprise as he thought she needed time to think things over. Belle responds that she did and she realized that despite her fear and confusion, she needs to follow her heart. Belle tells EJ that she loves him. EJ says he loves her too as they kiss.

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Hope brings Bo breakfast in bed. They talk about making up for lost time. Hope mentions warming up the breakfast in the new state of the art oven that Julie had installed. Bo asks if Julie has been watching home renovation shows or something. Hope reveals to Bo that the Horton house caught on fire last year and tells him how Julie was determined to restore the house to it’s original state.

A flashback re-enactment shows a younger Tom and Alice Horton talking about getting a new washing machine in the house and Tom sharing the news that Addie was pregnant, announcing that they were going to become grandparents.

Bo talks about everything Hope has been through since he’s been gone and wishes he could’ve been there for her. Hope wishes Doug was there to see Bo is alive and that they are back together. Hope believes Doug would say that they lost a lot of years together, but to look at all they gained. Bo jokes about going to sleep having one grandchild and waking up to four. Hope is grateful that he’s here to see them and asks if he’s ready to be a full time grandpa. Bo responds that he’s never been more ready for anything in his life as they kiss.

Bo and Hope get up and head to the living room where Bo calls it amazing that the Horton house looks exactly the same despite the fire. Bo asks if everything was replaced. Hope says some things were unable to be replaced like the scrapbook she made for Tom and Alice when she was little and the letter she wrote Bo on their wedding day which she flashes back to. Bo says he remembers that like it was yesterday. Hope tells Bo about the time capsule they discovered behind the mantle after the fire and that Ciara was the one who got it open. Hope talks about the treasures hidden away for years and how it made them all feel closer to Tom and Alice. Bo remarks that the loved ones they’ve lost are never really gone. Bo says if you look around here, it’s almost like you can see Tom and Alice, proudly looking on and knowing their legacy lives on in them. They sit together as Bo calls it crazy that after all these years, he’s apart of this family. Hope asks why he would say that. Bo talks about being the badseed of his family while Hope was the granddaughter of one of the most prominent doctors in town. Hope doesn’t think he was ever a badseed, just a rebel. Hope says she always felt extremely lucky to be apart of the Brady family. Bo felt like he had arrived when he got his ornament on the Horton family Christmas tree. Hope tells Bo that amazingly, the ornaments survived the fire as they flash back to hanging their ornaments on the tree. Hope brings up adding Shawn and how she’ll never forget the look on Alice’s face when she told her they were having a baby which she flashes back to. Hope states that now their babies have babies. Bo jokes that the Horton family Christmas tree will have to grow some branches for all those ornaments.

A flashback re-enactment shows younger Tom and Alice celebrating what was Julie’s first Christmas.

Hope and Bo look at the photos on the mantle of Tom and Alice along with Julie and Doug. Hope talks about how far she and Julie have come over the years which she credits Alice for. Bo talks about seeing a lot of Alice in Hope, including her sense of humor and love of family which Hope is flattered by. Hope can’t imagine what her life would’ve been without Tom and Alice by her side. Bo agrees that they were a Godsend as he hugs Hope. Hope comments on it being quiet and wonders where everyone is. Bo admits he may have hinted that they clear out so he could have alone time with Hope. Bo suggests she go put on something special because he has a celebration planned. Hope says she didn’t bring anything fancy. Bo figured she wouldn’t and tells her to just check the closet. Hope wonders what he has done. Bo excitedly tells her that she will find out as he sends her upstairs.

Another flashback re-enactment shows younger Tom and Alice at home where Tom had sent the kids and grandkids to the movies so that he and Alice could be alone together.

Hope comes back downstairs in a white dress, joining Bo in a now decorated living room. Bo explains that he had to do something special to celebrate reuniting with the love of his life. Hope calls him perfect and thanks God that she got him back. Bo says while they were separated, he was spared missing her so he’s determined to make sure from now on that they are always together. Hope is determined to never miss him again. Bo suggests making her his wife again. Hope tells Bo that he’s the only man for her as they hug. Bo calls the Horton living room the perfect place as he gets down on one knee and asks Hope to marry him again. Hope says yes as they hug and kiss. Bo says they have stood in a large church with all their friends and family while they’ve also had it just be them and their love as they flash back to their previous wedding. Bo tells Hope that he wants to spend the rest of his life loving her and taking care of her. Bo promises to respect and cherish her as he gives her his heart without holding back. Bo declares that he takes Hope to be his wife now and forever. Hope responds that she’s so proud to stand beside him and she loves him as they flash back to their previous wedding. Bo presents Hope with Alice’s ring and says it’s to their new beginning. Hope then pronounces them wife and husband as they kiss. Hope can’t believe Bo pulled this off but admits he’s amazed her with romantic surprises more times than she can count. Bo reveals he has one more for her and shows her their Fancyface boat. Hope points out that it belongs to Shawn now but Bo explains that Shawn hasn’t had time to take it on the water so it now belongs to them again. After another flashback, Hope wishes they could go back to simpler times. Bo suggests they can by going on another adventure and sailing wherever the wind takes them. Hope questions the idea of leaving Salem so soon. Bo states that Salem will always be their home, but living their life as an adventure is always where they are best. Hope agrees that it’s always been in their DNA. Bo argues that they’ve been separated for the better part of 12 years and if John’s death and his brush with death taught him anything, it’s that tomorrow is never promised and they need to live each day like their last. Hope acknowledges that they do have family all over the world and can visit them including Ben and Ciara as well as Claire and Theo in South Africa. Hope agrees with Bo that tomorrow is never promised and she wants to be on an adventure with the person she loves most in the world. Hope admits she feels guilty but excited to have him all to herself for a bit. Bo says she’s all the excitement he needs and asks if they are doing this or not. Hope agrees as long as he promises to come back to Salem often. Bo assures that they will come back all the time.

Another flashback re-enactment shows younger Tom and Alice discuss not selling the house even though the kids had grown up and agreeing that it would be the Horton house forever for all generations after them.

Bo asks Hope what if they follow in the footsteps of Doug and Julie and retire here like they did. Hope admits she would love that as they kiss.

Bo and Hope go to the town square and sit at the plaque of Tom and Alice. Hope states that saying goodbye never gets easier. Bo says it makes the hellos more meaningful as a montage plays of Bo and Hope’s life together. Bo says they have been on some amazing journeys. Hope adds that they have so many more to come. Bo and Hope say so long to Salem until next time as they exit the town square together.

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Gabi is at home on her laptop, questioning how she could’ve missed this and telling herself to get it together. Javi comes in and says it looks like she could use some help. Gabi agrees and apologizes for firing him, how she treated him and the way she talked to him after he didn’t pick Arianna up from the airport. Gabi praises Javi and offers him a raise or a promotion as she asks him to please come back to work for her.

At the Spectator office, Leo is on the phone learning that Philip is claiming Xander didn’t assault him and questioned who did then. Leo says to keep him posted and hangs up as Chad arrives and asks what he’s still doing there. Leo says he’s making his police department contact earn his pay. Leo then notices Chad is limping and asks about his skydiving while making up potential headlines. Chad responds that it was a disaster, but not in the way he’s hoping.

Arianna runs in to Holly in the town square. Holly tells her about graduation being tomorrow and invites her to stay and hang out. Arianna says she would but she’s on her way to dinner with the parents and has to earn some brownie points. Arianna then agrees to stay for a little bit but comments that high school boys are a little boring and she likes her men a little more mature. Doug III then enters the town square but sees Holly and Arianna together, so he walks away.

Tate goes to Sophia’s room and asks if she’s ready for a pre graduation celebration but Sophia says she doesn’t really feel like going.

Cat is cleaning her apartment until her brother Aaron returns home, surprising her.

Arianna tells Holly about how she used a fake ID to get in to Small Bar and hooked up with a guy she met, but says he’s not just some random guy as he’s really hot and super nice. Arianna doesn’t want to jinx it but says she likes him a lot. Holly is glad one of them is having luck with guys as her ex-boyfriend got another girl pregnant and they were supposed to give the baby up for adoption but it got super complicated. Arianna realizes she’s talking about Tate. Holly remembers they are related. Arianna is confused as she thought they found another family to adopt after Johnny and Chanel dropped out. Holly says who knows if that will work out. Arianna says she knows Tate hopes it does and adds that when she talked to him earlier, he said he really wants to get back together with Holly which surprises her.

Tate questions Sophia not wanting to go and asks if she’s not feeling well. Sophia says she’s feeling fine but the baby kicks her in the ribs every five minutes. Tate feels the baby kick and talks about it getting more real, like he can’t believe that’s his kid. Sophia doesn’t think she would be much fun tonight. Tate asks if she doesn’t want to go for just a little while and knows she was bummed about missing prom and other senior stuff. Tate says it will just be them in the town square and promises it will be chill. Sophia responds that it won’t be chill feeling like she could give birth at any moment. Tate points out that she’s not due for a couple weeks while Sophia reminds him that they said at the birthing class that it could be any day now. Sophia worries about not having an adoptive family before then. Tate that encourages they could still find one after the baby is born, but questions if Sophia is worried that she won’t want to give up the baby after getting to know the baby. Sophia responds that she’s actually worry that Tate won’t want to give it up after getting to know the baby.

Cat asks Aaron what he’s doing here. Aaron reminds her that graduation is tomorrow and says he deserves to walk with the rest of his class. Cat says last time they talked, he was thinking of staying with mom. Aaron says that mom is doing so good lately and insisted that he come. Cat asks why he didn’t warn her that she was coming to town. Aaron admits he wanted to surprise Felicity. Cat says she will be so happy he’s home. Cat asks if he’s hungry but Aaron says he heard about a Salem High get together in the town square so he’s going to stop by there. Aaron says he’ll catch her later. Cat stops him for one more hug.

Leo says if he’s understanding correctly, Cat called Chad to say it’d be best if she kept her distance after Jennifer freaked out. Leo says at least he doesn’t have to worry about Cat getting the wrong idea about them being just friends. Chad says they were just friends so he doesn’t get why it has to be over just because Jennifer said so. Leo starts to continue but Chad suggests moving on from this and asks if he has any work related updates. Leo says he has plenty. Chad asks if there’s any updates on EJ’s shooting. Leo says there’s no updates on that and that the police seem to think that case has gone cold. Leo then adds that Philip is awake and is saying that Xander is not the one who pummeled him, but who did is a big mystery. Chad thinks Leo has done enough for one day and suggests he go get some rest. Leo agrees only if Chad does the same, so they exit together.

Javi tells Gabi that he’s sorry she’s so stressed out and admits working for her wasn’t that bad. Javi says he hated disappointing her. Gabi pleads with him to come back to work for her but Javi says he has to decline because he wants to help her, but he has to do something for himself and he’s accepted a new job. Gabi asks where. Javi reveals that he’s been accepted as a rookie firefighter/paramedic by the Salem fire department. Gabi questions him having no experience but Javi reveals he was a firefighter in Corpus Christi. Gabi asks how she did not know this and that he left out a whole past career as a firefighter. Javi apologizes and hopes she’s not upset with him. Gabi says she’s upset that they won’t be working together anymore but she’s really happy for him. Gabi calls Javi a wonderful person and jokes that he will be the hunkiest firefighter of them all. Javi thanks her and says her support means the world to him as they hug.

Leo and Chad walk past the Brady Pub as Leo talks about how it feels like only a matter time for Titan with the way Philip and Xander are going and wonders what that means for DiMera. Leo asks if Chad ever considered pitching himself as the savior since he seems to be the only DiMera without a personality disorder. Chad says no thank you to inserting himself in to that hornet’s nest. Will then comes out from the Pub. Chad hugs him and says he didn’t think he would see him. Chad adds that he’s sorry about John. Will thanks him but hopes Chad and Leo are not friends now. Leo reveals that he and Chad are now colleagues at the Spectator and have a working relationship. Chad says he has to take off but tells Will they will catch up before he leaves as they hug. Chad walks away. Leo guesses he and Will can never reach a similar spot. Leo acknowledges that he did some shitty things to Will and Sonny. Leo adds that he regrets doing terrible things to people he cared about. Will states that he saw Leo at John’s funeral and read the obituary he wrote, which he calls very touching. Leo says that means a lot coming from a fellow writer who he respects a lot. Will wonders how different Leo’s life could’ve been if he was able to grow up with John like he did.

Arianna asks if Holly wants to get back with Tate. Holly responds that she kind of does, but there might be another guy in the picture. Arianna questions who the other guy is. Holly says she just might be in to him but not if she and Tate still have a chance. Arianna encourages that they do since Tate said so. Holly complains that it seems like every time she and Tate get close, something else happens or something comes up with Sophia and the baby. Tate then walks up with Sophia, surprising Arianna who says she had no idea that Sophia Choi was Tate’s baby mama.

Doug III checks the mail at the Brady Pub and comes across an envelope addressed to him, wondering what it is.

Chad goes to see Cat. Cat asks about his ankle and guesses he was right about the perils of skydiving. Chad says at least his parachute opened. Cat asks what he’s doing here. Chad says he came to apologize. Cat questions what he has to be sorry for. Chad says it’s just Jennifer kicking her out of the house. Cat asks how that’s his fault and says he has nothing to apologize for. Cat feels she deserves Jennifer’s hatred and anger after what she did but Chad disagrees.

Javi joins Leo, who introduces him to Will. Will mentions meeting Javi a long time ago and says it’s good to see him again. Javi tells Will that he’s raising an incredible daughter. Will says he was actually supposed to meet Arianna and Gabi for dinner 15 minutes ago. Javi wishes him luck with being late to meet Gabi. Will shakes Leo’s hand and tells him to take care as he walks away. Javi asks Leo how the funeral was. Leo says it was sad and talks about first grieving losing John as a father. Javi says it sounds like John was really good to him which Leo confirms. Javi says he knows grief doesn’t go away overnight but he has some news that might cheer him up. Javi announces he got the job. Leo hugs him and says he’s so proud of him. Leo suggests they go to the Bistro to celebrate but Javi says that’s where Gabi and Will are, so he thought with the house empty, they could celebrate in a different way as they kiss.

Arianna hugs Sophia and says it’s so good to see her. Sophia brings up how she once cut Arianna’s hair. Arianna explains that they used to be best friends in Kindergarten but haven’t seen each other in forever. Sophia says with the baby, she needs to sit down so Tate helps her to a chair. Sophia says the baby has been kicking a lot tonight. Sophia adds that she wasn’t going to come but Tate talked her in to it. Arianna suggests they just hang out here and catch up. Arianna asks Tate and Holly to go get frozen yogurt which they go to do. Arianna sits with Sophia and asks how she’s doing with all of this. Sophia says she’s just glad it will be over soon. Arianna asks how her mom is doing with it. Sophia jokes that she doesn’t want to know. Sophia admits her mom has gotten better with it but says if she didn’t have Tate to lean on, she doesn’t know what she would do. Arianna calls Tate a really good guy. Sophia agrees that he’s the best. Arianna then asks if Sophia is in to Tate.

Gabi goes to the Bistro and looks around. She then pulls out her phone and texts Arianna to ask where she is. Will arrives and apologizes for being late. Gabi says she’s just really glad he’s there as they hug.

Doug III opens the envelope addressed to him which includes a photo of him at work along with photos of Arianna and Holly around town with a note that reads “It’d be a shame if something happened to those pretty faces”

Sophia admits to Arianna that she’s sort of been crushing on Tate forever. Arianna brings up that she knew he was with Holly. Sophia says not in the beginning since they were pretty secretive about it, but they aren’t together anymore. Sophia adds that she knows she must be thinking it’s because of her pregnancy but it’s not totally which Arianna questions. Sophia explains that there’s another guy that Holly is in to and Tate screwed him over which pissed off Holly. Arianna questions why Sophia is giving up the baby if she’s madly in love with Tate. Sophia responds that she’s not madly in love with Tate and that maybe she’s giving the baby up because it’s not 1953 anymore and she’s only 18, so she’s not ready to give up her life to be a mother. Sophia adds that she doesn’t want Tate to be with her out of a sense of duty and wants him to want her for her. Sophia says after the baby is adopted and life settles, they will see. Tate and Holly get frozen yogurt as Aaron appears and surprises them. Holly remembers she has to go call her mom and says she’ll be back soon so she walks out of the town square. Aaron tells Tate that when he heard Sophia was pregnant, he didn’t quite believe it but now he sees her. Tate says they are having a kid alright. Aaron asks when the due date is. Tate says it’s way too soon. Tate adds that they used protection and were careful but it did no good which Aaron calls unlucky. Aaron asks what about Tate and Holly. Tate admits he still wants to be with Holly and he knows it’s a long shot, but says maybe they still have a chance this summer after the baby is adopted.

Gabi sits with Will and says she’s so sorry about John as he was an amazing man. Will agrees and is glad that Arianna got to say goodbye to John and that they got to spend her birthday with her. Arianna arrives and apologizes for being late. Arianna guesses they are going to yell at her and says to get it over with. Gabi says they are not going to yell at her. Will points out that he was also late and they’re just glad they can be together like this. Gabi agrees that it’s been far too long.

Javi and Leo go home kissing. Leo asks if they should head to the bedroom but Javi suggests getting a snack first. Doug III then comes in and says he’s sorry to interrupt but it’s an emergency.

Chad knows Cat is having a hard time forgiving herself and admits he had a hard time forgiving himself as well since he’s made his fair share of mistakes. Chad says a lesson life has taught him is that every once in awhile, they deserve some grace. Cat appreciates him saying that. Chad says he’s not going to begrudge how Jack and Jennifer feel, but he’s also not going to let them dictate who he socializes with unless Cat really doesn’t want to see him again.

Will asks Arianna if she’s happy to be back in Salem. Arianna confirms that it’s really great to see everyone again. Gabi comments on Arianna having a swell time while it’s her that’s been worried. Arianna doesn’t want to go there again but Gabi says she’s sorry for not being thrilled that Arianna snuck out in the middle of the night without telling her. Will agrees with Gabi that it was not cool. Gabi asks Will if Arianna ever pulled something like this while living in Arizona. Will says she might have missed curfew a few times. Arianna can’t believe they are talking about curfew, arguing that she is 18 now and an adult. Gabi argues that she’s an adult when she pays her own bills and has her own house which she does not. Will agrees with Gabi that if Arianna wants to be treated like an adult, she has to be prepared to face adult consequences.

Aaron sits with Sophia, who says she’s glad he came back for graduation as it’s really good to see him. Aaron asks if she would split a frozen yogurt with him which Sophia says is for couples. Aaron laughs it off as being too late for that which Sophia questions. Aaron admits that before he moved away, he thought maybe there was a chance they would end up together. Holly comes back to Tate and says he didn’t have to wait for her but Tate says he wanted to. Holly tells him that her mom Nicole said she’s coming back for graduation. Holly adds that she applied for some universities in Europe to be close to her and got waitlisted. She asks if Tate knows where he’s going yet. Tate responds that with everything going on, he only applied to Salem University. Tate says he barely got in which pisses him off because any other year he’d be a shoe in, but he hadn’t gotten his grades back on track after rehab. Holly blames herself because Tate took the blame for the drugs that she overdosed on.

Javi says he’ll let Leo and Doug III talk so he leaves the room. Leo asks what’s going on. Doug III shows Leo what he just got in the mail with the photos and the note. Leo guesses it’s from the loan shark. Doug III confirms they are threatening them. Leo acknowledges this is bad. Doug III says he hates to ask, but asks if Leo can give him another loan to get them off his back and promises to pay back every cent with interest. Leo sees he’s in dire straits and says maybe he can spare a grand or two.

Cat says she’s caused Chad’s problems way too many problems as it is so she doesn’t want to cause more pain. Chad assures that the only person who caused the pain is Clyde Weston. Chad adds that even if Jack and Jennifer never saw Cat again, Abigail is gone and they can’t bring her back so he can only hope they come to the same conclusion that he has that his grief is a heavy enough burden without a grudge too. Chad says he will miss Abigail for the rest of his life but that doesn’t mean he has to stop living. Cat says she’s not trying to compare but says she can definitely relate to when she thought her parents both died in the accident and how she’s been taking baby steps back to living ever since. Chad suggests maybe they can take those baby step together.

Doug III thanks Leo as he asks for a thousand dollars. Leo says he’s lucky that Javi is rubbing off on him. Leo adds that he has a potential lead on the necklace but even if they do locate it, it’s not like Doug III can afford to buy it back. Leo asks how he got in this mess again. Doug III explains that he had a gig delivering merchandise and one night, he met a girl while the next morning, his car was broken in to and everything was gone. Leo realizes he was blamed for the stolen merchandise and needed to pay these guys back. Doug III says he was in such a rush to get the money that he didn’t pay attention to what he was signing up for and the guys he’s dealing with now are even worse. Leo agrees to send him the money. Doug III says he can’t thank him enough. Doug III exits as Javi returns and tells Leo that he’s got the candles lit and the 90s R&B playing for him. Leo jokes about Javi wearing his firefighter pants and then taking them off as they kiss.

Arianna apologizes for worrying Gabi and says it won’t happen again. Arianna then goes to the restroom. Gabi asks Will if this is what it’s been like the last few years. Will jokes about Gabi being sorry she missed it. While Arianna steps away, she calls Doug III but he rejects the call.

Chad tells Cat that he should get going. Cat asks if he’s sure he’s getting around okay. Chad says he’ll be fine. Cat offers to make up for the skydiving disaster by treating him to dinner. Chad says that’s not necessary but Cat says she wants to make him dinner which Chad accepts.

Sophia questions Aaron thinking they would end up together. Aaron says that was before he moved and a lot of things have changed obviously. Sophia looks over at Tate with Holly and agrees. Holly tells Tate that she’s sorry as she still can’t believe he took the blame for the drugs and she still feels really bad about it. Tate assures that he would do anything for her and hopes she knows that. Holly says she used to. Holly decides he should probably get back to Sophia. Tate tells Holly that tomorrow is a big day for her and congratulates her on being salutatorian as they hug.

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Jack and Jennifer get dressed at the Horton house as Jennifer talks about how sweet it is of Stephanie to plan this celebration dinner for Steve. Jack agrees that it will be nice to have something to celebrate after John’s funeral. Jennifer tells Jack that they do have something else to celebrate as she reveals a surprise for him, a cupcake for Jack’s birthday.

Stephanie and Alex get dressed for Steve’s retirement dinner. Alex asks how he looks while Stephanie tells him not to be nervous as it’s not like he hasn’t met her parents. Alex feels that now that they are serious again, he has to prove himself to them so they don’t think he’s just some jerk who broke their daughter’s heart. Stephanie assures that they don’t think that and that Kayla was totally happy for them when she told her that they were back together. Stephanie adds that Steve was also happy but admits he may have a few reservations.

Steve sits at home and dreams of his deceased sister Adrienne appearing before him.

At the hospital, Kayla slips Stephanie’s manuscript in to her purse as Sarah approaches. Sarah talks about hoping for less night shifts while Kayla says she wouldn’t count on it since EJ just dropped off his most recent budget proposal and it’s not what she hoped for. Kayla says she’s not surprised, questioning what EJ knows about running a hospital. Sarah tells Kayla that she can keep scheduling her for night shifts if the hospital is understaffed since Victoria goes down at 7 and it’s not like she has a husband to go home to.

Xander grabs a pillow and prepares to smother Philip, declaring it will be over before he knows it, but Philip suddenly opens his eyes.

Jack tells Jennifer that he hasn’t wanted to celebrate his birthday at all in the last couple of years since his birthday is forever entwined with Abigail’s death. Jennifer knows how hard it is for him to separate the two but encourages him to remember how Abigail used to love to make the biggest deal about Jack’s birthday as she really thought he should be celebrated. Jennifer says she thinks so too and lights a candle on the cupcake for him which he then blows out.

Alex asks Stephanie what Steve’s reservations were. Stephanie says he didn’t tell her directly but she heard from Kayla that Steve was a little worried about his playboy past and that he was partly raised by Anjelica which Alex acknowledges are both valid points. Alex states that Anjelica wasn’t the best role model for a happy and healthy life but that Adrienne was and praises her as everything you could want in a mom. Stephanie bets Adrienne would be very proud of the man he’s become.

Steve argues that Adrienne is dead, so he questions how she is here. She informs him that he’s dreaming. Steve admits he thought maybe she was a back from the dead miracle but not this time. Adrienne says she’s here to deliver a message. She reminds Steve of when he was in the chapel the other night. Steve points out that he prayed for John’s healing but it did no good. Adrienne says he’s wrong as she’s here to tell him that John is healed and promises to watch out for him. Steve calls that the best news he could’ve heard and thanks her. Steve tells Adrienne that he misses her every day. She cries that she misses him and she wishes she could stay and catch up, but she has to get going. Steve then wakes up from his dream on the living room couch.

Kayla tells Sarah that she ran in to Xander earlier and had to give him a piece of her mind. Sarah says they had a huge fight too. Kayla asks if she wants to talk about it but Sarah says she’d rather talk about anything else. Sarah asks if Kayla has plans tonight. Kayla informs her that Stephanie is throwing an impromptu celebration for Steve’s retirement. Sarah tells her to enjoy that and sends her congratulations as Kayla exits. Kate then approaches Sarah and asks if she can check lost and found because she seems to have misplaced a book manuscript. Sarah agrees to do so, noting that she just got there and will keep an eye out. Kate then sees the cop walk by from Philip’s room and questions him not guarding the room. He responds that he was feeling sick so he went to the restroom. Kate points out that means Philip is alone and questions what is wrong with him. Kate and Sarah then rush to Philip’s room where Kate is shocked to see Philip is awake.

Jennifer asks Jack what his birthday wish is. Jack reminds her that he can’t tell her or it won’t come true. Jennifer claims there are exceptions to the rule that you can tell the love your life. Jack says he’s never heard that before. Jennifer admits she just made it up. Jennifer tells Jack that her birthday wish was that she would never hear the name Cat Green ever again.

Alex continues to worry about how he’s dressed but Stephanie assures that he looks great, will be charming, and everyone will be glad he’s there. Stephanie suggests he find a way to relieve his stress as they kiss. Alex thought they were going to wait until after dinner. Stephanie calls it a change of plans as she starts to undress him and they continue kissing.

Kayla comes home to Steve, who asks how work was. Kayla says it was okay and asks what he’s been up to. Steve says not much and guesses the whiskey he had at John’s wake caught up to him, so he took a nap and had the strangest dream about Adrienne. Steve says that she told him that John was healed and that she was looking out for him. Kayla says her mother always said that dreams were a place where the angels could visit them. Kayla asks what Steve thinks about getting cleaned up as Stephanie wants them to join her for dinner. Steve questions the occasion. Kayla asks if they need an occasion to meet up with their girl and she thinks it would be really good for him. Steve responds that he’s sorry but he’s not up for it.

Kate is relieved to see Philip is awake while Sarah questions what Xander is doing there. Xander claims he was just visiting his brother and was so surprised when he suddenly woke up. Sarah asks why he didn’t call for a doctor. Xander claims he was just about to when she arrived. Kate checks on Philip. Xander notes that he hasn’t said anything, so he’s not sure he’s aware of his surroundings. Kate tries to get through to him and asks if he can hear her. Philip calls out to her and asks what’s going on. Kate tells him that everything is going to be alright. Xander calls it a relief and claims he was worried about him. Kate and Sarah want Xander out. Xander tells Philip that he’s glad he’s okay and to have a speedy recovery as he exits. Philip asks Kate why he’s in the hospital and what happened. Kate responds that they were hoping he would tell them. Sarah wants to examine Philip before they get in to that and says it won’t take very long. Kate says she will be right outside. Philip notes that she seems upset. Kate says she’s just relieved that he’s okay as she exits the room. Philip asks Sarah if he’s going to be okay. Sarah asks how he’s feeling. Philip responds that he feels like he was hit by a truck and asks if he was. Sarah questions him not remembering what happened. Philip says he’s a little fuzzy. Sarah says that makes sense since he’s on painkillers. Sarah adds that everything is good but she’s going to order more tests just to be sure. Philip admits that he was surprised to wake up and see his brother there. Philip asks if she has any idea why Xander was in his room. Sarah says she wishes she knew.

Outside of Philip’s room, Kate goes off on the cop for leaving Philip’s room and warns that Jada will hear all about this. He tries to apologize but Kate says that doesn’t cut it and tells him that he failed his job miserably. He says he doesn’t know what happened as he had a cup of coffee, then suddenly felt like he was going to throw up. Kate realizes that then Xander was in Philip’s room and grabs her phone.

Stephanie and Alex go to the Bistro, relieved that they aren’t late and didn’t ruin the surprise. Jack and Jennifer join them, asking when they are expecting the guest of honor. Stephanie responds that she doesn’t know as she hasn’t heard from Kayla yet.

Kayla tells Steve that she knows it’s been a rough couple of days but she thinks a night out at the Bistro could be just the thing to lift his spirits. Steve doesn’t think he’d be very good company and suggests doing it another night. Kayla argues that they can’t just bail last second since Stephanie is probably there waiting for them. Kayla doesn’t want to pressure Steve but suggests they could put their grief aside for tonight and focus on family time.

Jada finds Xander in the town square and says she just got a call from Kate, so they need to have a chat about Philip.

Kayla brings Steve to the Bistro where he is surprised by Stephanie, Alex, Jack, and Jennifer. Stephanie hugs him as he questions what this all is. Kayla explains that Stephanie wanted to celebrate Steve retiring from Black Patch. Steve asks about this being Stephanie’s idea. Stephanie thought it might cheer him up a bit. Steve admits it does and thanks her. Stephanie adds that she invited Bo and Hope but got the sense that they wanted their own time. Jack jokes that he’ll have to settle for the baby brother and hugs him. Jennifer hugs Steve and says it’s so nice to be there for a happy occasion. Alex congratulates Steve on his retirement with a handshake. They all sit down at a table. Jack calls it the end of an era as he can’t believe Steve is shutting down Black Patch, asking who is going to keep Salem safe from all the riff raff. Steve jokes that he likes the riff raff as those are his people. Kayla jokes that he was rough around the edges when they first met. Steve can’t believe it’s been 40 years since he came to Salem. They talk about it being unbelievable as Alex asks what brought Steve to Salem. Steve responds that he was working for Victor and wanted revenge on Bo. Alex thought Steve and Bo were best friends. Steve says they were, but they had a fight over a woman and he lost an eye. Alex is shocked to learn that Bo is responsible for that. Stephanie calls it a long time ago. Steve admits it was a sore subject for a time as he was angry and bitter, but all that changed after he met Kayla. Kayla says she was the first person he ever opened up to and kisses him as they flash back to when they first met.

Xander tells Jada that he’s in a bit of a rush. Jada says that’s why she was going to let him answer her questions here instead of at the police station. Xander asks what he can do for her. Jada informs her that Kate told him about the officer outside of Philip’s room getting sick, allowing Xander to get in for a visit. Xander claims he didn’t see an officer when he went in. Jada adds that they have reason to believe the officer’s coffee was drugged. Xander says he doesn’t have any idea about that which Jada questions. Jada then asks what he was doing in Philip’s room before Kate and Sarah got there. Xander claims he was visiting as he was worried about his brother and wanted to be there for him. Xander asks if she has any more questions. Jada says not at the moment but she expects Philip to have a lot to say. Jada advises Xander not to leave town as she feels she will be paying him a visit again very soon as she walks away.

Sarah comes out of Philip’s room and tells Kate that she sent him for CAT scans. Kate asks if he confirmed Xander was the one who attacked him. Sarah says she didn’t ask him as he seemed uncertain of what happened and she wanted to make sure he was stable before being questioned. Kate asks if it’s that Sarah doesn’t want to know the answer. Sarah assures that she does want to know.

Kayla says it wasn’t long before Steve switched sides and became one of the good guys. Alex comments that it sounds like he was a certified badass. Steve says he was real messed up and was only able to turn things around because of Kayla’s love. Stephanie brings up how Steve and Jack were put up for adoption. Steve credits Adrienne for setting out to bring their broken family back together as he flashes back to that time. Steve calls Adrienne the heart and soul of the family while Jack says Steve was the rock. Jack talks about Steve sacrificing so much for all of them including taking the blame when Adrienne killed their father in self defense and giving Jack his kidney. Jack toasts to Steve, calling him the original antihero. They have a video chat with Tripp, Wendy, and Joey. Steve says he misses his boys. Kayla says now that Steve will be retired, he will have free time to go visit them a lot. Jada then arrives and asks if she got the time wrong but they assure that she’s right on time. Jada says she’s sorry as she was tending to police business. Jada then informs Kayla that she just heard Philip is awake which relieves Stephanie and Alex. Jada adds that they are running him down for tests now so she has time to celebrate Steve. Stephanie brings up Steve and Jada’s dad growing up in the orphanage together. Steve says when they reconnected as adults, they picked up right where they left off which he flashes back to as he calls Marcus the best. Steve says that like John, Marcus was gone way too soon.

Kate calls Roman and says she’s so relieved that Philip woke up. Kate says she has to go and will be home soon. Kate hangs up as Sarah tells her that they are done with Philip’s tests and he is resting comfortably in his room. Kate asks if she can go back in which Sarah allows. Kate decides she will text Jada that she can come question Philip, so they can get some answers.

Jada tells Steve that Philip is back in his room so she has to head out. Jada says she will miss having Steve out there, keeping the city safe, and John too. Steve thanks her for coming as they hug. Jada then exits the Bistro. Jack asks Steve how he would feel about taking on one more case. Steve asks if he has one in mind. Jennifer tells Steve that she could use help finding Alice’s necklace for Julie, explaining that she had an angle that didn’t pan out and asks Steve to take a crack at it, noting how much it would mean to her entire family. Steve looks to Kayla, who says it’s up to him. Steve brings up that Bo approached him the other day about he and Hope partnering up with him. Steve says he didn’t give him an answer but he agreed to think about it and now he’s thinking about it. Steve calls Bo and ends up saying they will talk tomorrow. Steve hangs up and says that Bo and Hope are both on board, so he guesses he’s back in business. Stephanie calls that incredible. Jennifer thanks Steve. Kayla thinks they will be quite the team. Steve guesses they have to get home now so he can get up in the morning. Stephanie thanks everyone for coming. Kayla tells Jack and Jennifer they are grateful they could come since it’s a difficult time. Jennifer says they wouldn’t have missed this for the world as 40 years in Salem is something to celebrate. Steve assures that he will get right out on the necklace and keep them posted. Jack mentions that he and Jennifer are going back to Boston in the morning but will be back to visit. Steve says he will hold them to that and wishes Jack a happy birthday. Jennifer says they will miss them so much and repeats that they will be back soon as she and Jack exit. Steve and Kayla thank Stephanie for the party as Kayla tells Alex they are grateful he could come. Steve hopes he didn’t spoil the surprise party. Stephanie assures that she just wants him to be happy as they hug. Alex says he’s really glad to be here and tells Steve he has a great family as they shake hands. Steve and Kayla then exit together. Alex tells Stephanie that he thinks Steve definitely hates him and kept glaring him at all night. Stephanie thinks he’s just paranoid.

Jack and Jennifer walk through the town square. Jennifer calls it lovely to spend that time with their family. Jack agrees and asks if she wants to hear his birthday wish. Jennifer thought he refused to reveal it. Jack reminds her that she said he’s allowed to tell the love of his life. Jack then informs her that his wish is that they will come home to visit Salem as often as possible. Jennifer promises him that they will make that wish come true as they hug.

Xander arrives at the Bistro. Alex informs him that Philip is awake. Xander says he heard and that’s great news. Alex thinks it should ease some concern with Titan-DiMera and asks if he will see Xander at work tomorrow. Xander says maybe and that he’s just going to grab a drink. Xander tells them to have a lovely evening and walks away. Stephanie guesses he wasn’t in the mood to talk. Alex says it makes you wonder if he knows he’s about to be arrested again for assaulting Philip.

Kate sits at Philip’s side in his hospital room and asks if she can get him anything but he says he’s good. Jada enters with Sarah and says she’s glad to see that Philip is doing better. Jada asks if he feels up to answering a few questions. Philip tells her to fire away. Jada says that Sarah said his memory seems in tact but he’s fuzzy about how he ended up in the hospital. Philip says he was at first, but he now recalls what happened to him. Philip declares that he was the victim of a brutal, vicious beating. Jada asks if he can identify his attacker. Kate says it was Xander, but Philip states that it wasn’t Xander.

Steve and Kayla go home. Steve notes that Kayla was pretty quiet on the way home and asks if she’s sure she’s okay with his unretirement. Kayla admits that she was looking forward to him being around more and was happy to not worry about him as much, but listening to all the stories tonight made it pretty clear that he is who he is and she wouldn’t change that for the world. Kayla declares that if this is what he wants, then it’s what she wants. Steve comments on Kayla always supporting him no matter what and says he’s such a lucky man to go from nothing to everything he’s been given including a beautiful family, lifelong friends, and so much love. Steve says it’s all because of Kayla since when he came to Salem, he was on his way down but she believed he was worth something and never gave up on him. Steve jokes that maybe he has come a long way the past few decades. Steve knows he may be a work in progress still but he’s not so bad. Steve tells Kayla that he loves her and that he’s so grateful for her and their life. Kayla agrees that they are lucky as they kiss.

A montage shows clips of Steve’s 40 years in Salem. Happy 40th Anniversary Stephen Nichols!

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Stephanie goes to see Alex at the Titan-DiMera office and brings him a framed photo of them for his desk which he thanks her for. Stephanie invites Alex out to dinner but Alex doesn’t think he can get away with Philip and Xander both out. Stephanie thought Xander was released on bail. Alex confirms that he is but he’s steering away from the company until things settle down which means more work for him. Stephanie says she appreciated Alex coming to John’s service. Alex assures they will make up for lost time tonight as they kiss.

Maggie and Sarah sit together at the Kiriakis Mansion, talking about John’s service. Maggie says her heart is breaking for Marlena and the family, to finally get John back home only to lose him like that. Maggie states that John died a hero. Sarah comments that they don’t make them like they used to.

Xander walks through the town square after having bought a dress for his daughter Victoria. EJ approaches and calls him a jailbird as he congratulates Xander on becoming a free man. EJ says he couldn’t shake his hand after the hospital board vote because he was in handcuffs, so he offers a handshake and hopes there’s no hard feelings. Xander tells EJ to piss off and walks away as EJ laughs.

Belle joins Jada in her office at the police station. Jada hugs her and says she’s so sorry about her dad. Jada can’t believe Belle is at work now. Belle responds that the service is over and she needed the distraction. Belle adds that if anything can make her feel better, it would bringing justice to the suspects in the attacks on EJ and Philip. Belle thanks Jada for granting Kate’s request to post police protection for Philip at the hospital. Jada can’t believe Xander was granted bail. Belle says her office argued against it but the judge sided with Xander. Belle says it’s okay because they have a really solid case against Xander that she intends to bring to trial ASAP.

Kayla joins Kate in Philip’s hospital room. Kate praises Kayla’s eulogy at John’s service and asks how the wake was. Kayla calls it perfect and a real celebration of John’s life with lots of tears, memories, and laughter. Kate says she’s sorry she couldn’t stay as she needed to be near Philip. Kayla says she understands and tells Kate that Philip’s labs and vitals are showing tremendous improvement, so she thinks Kate could go home and get some rest. Kate knows she should but every instinct is telling her that Philip’s life is still in danger as long as Xander is free. Kayla promises they won’t let anything happen to him. Kate agrees to go home soon, but she’s hoping Philip will wake up before she does. Kayla doesn’t think it will be tonight, but in the next few days which Kate says is really good. Kate declares that she needs Philip to come back to her because when he does, the first thing he’s going to do is identify Xander as his attacker and then she won’t rest until she puts Xander Kiriakis behind bars.

Jada hopes Philip wakes up soon so they can put this case to rest. Shawn enters the office and asks if it’s a bad time as he didn’t mean to interrupt. Belle says she was just on her way out. Shawn hopes she’s taking the rest of the night off and asks how she’s doing. Belle admits she’s not great. Shawn asks if she needs anything. Belle says she will leave them to talk and quickly exits. Jada asks Shawn if something happened between them. Shawn says just years of marriage, affairs, and a recent divorce. Shawn adds that it’s just been a really hard day. Jada knows John was Belle’s dad but she’s sorry for Shawn’s loss too. Jada asks if Shawn needed something. Shawn responds that he needs to tell her that he’s sorry.

Kate wishes her conversations with Philip didn’t have to be so one sided. Kate says she would read more of Stephanie’s manuscript but she seems to have misplaced it and jokes that she would leave out the explicit parts, but she thought Philip would enjoy the love story. Kate wonders if she should retrace her steps to try to find it, run a few errands, and then come back. Kate tells Philip that she needs him to wake up because they have a lot to talk about. Kate then exits the room.

Alex and Stephanie continue to kiss at the office which Alex calls a small preview of what’s in store tonight. Stephanie says all it did was make her want more right now as they continue kissing onto his desk.

Maggie tells Sarah that she always admired John’s intuition. Maggie brings up when Sarah was hit by a car last year and how almost everyone believed Brady was guilty but Justin said that John believed in his son’s innocence all along. Sarah notes that he was obviously right, though no one’s intuition led them to believe Xander’s witch of a mother was the one who ran her over. Sarah brings up how she put her in a wheelchair and then almost threw her down the stairs in it. Sarah remarks that they know where Xander gets his violent impulses again, then apologizes for doing it again. Maggie tells her it’s okay and that she can talk about Xander whenever she needs to. Sarah says when she and Xander remarried, she genuinely thought he had changed and not do anything that would land him in prison. Sarah doesn’t understand how she could be so wrong about him.

Kayla comes out of the Brady Pub and runs in to Xander.

Belle walks through the town square, on the phone with her daughter Claire. Belle says she knows how much she wanted to be there, but they got her flowers. Belle tells Claire that she will wrap up a few cases here and then come visit her in South Africa. Belle tells her to say hi to Theo for her and that she loves her too. Belle hangs up but then sees EJ walking by, so she pretends to still be on the phone with Claire. Belle looks around and finishes but then EJ appears and startles her. EJ questions her not saying goodbye to Claire and jokes that if being district attorney doesn’t work out, they know she has a knack for improv. EJ tells Belle that she can be honest with him and if she doesn’t want to see or talk to him, she can just say the word and he will respect her wishes.

Jada asks Shawn what he’s apologizing for. Shawn guesses she figured out that he was lying about being sick and that Belle told her everything. Jada confirms that Belle told her what he had told her which is that Shawn was working on the down low to get the miracle cure for his dad. Jada adds that she’s thrilled that it worked. Shawn says he is too, except losing John still doesn’t feel real. Jada says she’s so sorry as she knows how close Steve was to John too. Jada notes that she understands John died a hero. Shawn confirms that without John’s help, they never would’ve been able to break in. Jada reminds him that it’s probably best she doesn’t know the details of that since she is his boss. Shawn thanks her for understanding.

Alex and Stephanie continue kissing on his desk until Kate walks in and interrupts. Alex tells Stephanie that he will catch up with her later as she hurries out. Kate tells Alex that she’s so sorry to interrupt and remarks that it could’ve been a page out of One Stormy Night. Alex hopes Kate is here to accept his job offer. Kate says she’s flattered that he thinks she can revive Titan’s book publishing department but hopes he doesn’t think otherwise of her as she reveals that she has misplaced Stephanie’s manuscript, she’s looked everywhere for it, and it’s gone.

Kayla tells Xander that this is so damn disappointing and appalling. Xander is sorry that Sarah has poisoned her co-workers against him. Kayla argues that Xander promised to her that he would be a force for good and run the hospital in an ethical manner. Xander says he’s not in the mood for her lecture. Kayla asks if he’s grumpy because he lost his chance at running the hospital and destroyed his marriage all for a sick power trip. Kayla declares that Xander’s inability to control his anger may have just ruined his life for good this time. Kayla tells Xander to enjoy his freedom while it lasts as she walks away.

Sarah admits to Maggie that she does love Xander but she should’ve realized a long time ago that love isn’t enough after what Xander almost did to Brady. Maggie acknowledges that she can’t trust him. Sarah talks about how she felt so guilty for keeping the secret from Xander and then he went and did the exact thing that she was terrified he would do. Maggie encourages that she did the right thing but Sarah says she can’t shake how Xander said if she told him about the forgery from the start, he wouldn’t have formed such a close bond with Philip and gotten so angry when he found out the truth. Maggie questions if Xander would’ve just shrugged it off when he already hated Philip. Maggie thinks Xander is making excuses and trying to blame Sarah for something he’s already done. Sarah admits she gets sucked in to Xander’s deranged logic and now he’s demanding to see Victoria. Maggie asks if she’s afraid he will hurt them. Sarah says he would never do that but she’s more afraid that she can’t resist the pull he had over her. Maggie calls her a strong woman but Sarah feels she can’t trust herself when it comes to her feelings for Xander. Sarah then declares that because of this, she feels it’s best if she and Victoria leave Salem.

EJ apologizes for putting Belle on the spot. Belle says she just has a lot going on and doesn’t know if can handle whatever this is. EJ hoped he could alleviate some of her pain but guesses he’d just be another problem for her to deal with. Belle assures that she didn’t mean it like that and her feelings for him have not changed. EJ questions what is holding her back then. Belle reminds him that she told him the other day that she felt John would not approve. Belle says she just needs some time to figure things out. EJ agrees to whatever she needs, but tells Belle that he loves her and wishes he could be there for her right now. EJ then walks away.

Alex questions Kate misplacing the manuscript and asks what he’s going to tell the author. Kate says it’s her fault and she feels terrible but her mind has been on other things like Philip’s attack and John passing. Alex says it’s okay as things happen and asks where she last had it. Kate tells him at the hospital a day ago. Alex questions this going on for over a day. Kate thought it was going to turn up and says she’s been dreading this conversation because she keeps imagining someone might steal the manuscript and claim it as their own. Alex says they will pray that doesn’t happen.

Stephanie’s manuscript lies on the counter of the hospital. Kayla approaches it but Stephanie arrives and greets her with a hug. Stephanie says she wanted to talk to her about something if she has a minute. Kayla asks what’s going on.

Maggie tells Sarah that as of now, Xander still has parental rights to Victoria, so if she tries to skip town with her, he could make a case against her especially since it wouldn’t be her first time running off with a child. Sarah admits she hadn’t thought about that. Maggie advises Sarah to be careful since Xander will likely end up in prison but in a custody case, a judge could decide neither of them are fit and take Victoria away. Sarah can’t imagine a judge deciding she’s an unfit parent because she’s trying to keep her child away from a violent criminal. Maggie asks if she wants to make a wager on that. Maggie understands Sarah’s worries and admits she’s scared of Xander stealing her granddaughter, but Sarah said he wouldn’t hurt her so she questions why she would uproot Victoria and take her away from her family and home. Sarah agrees that she can’t run away from her problems and decides that the best thing is to confront Xander head on. Sarah then calls Xander, who is sitting outside the Pub. Sarah asks if he can meet to talk about Victoria. Xander responds that he’s on his way and walks off.

Stephanie tells Kayla that she knows the past few days have been especially hard on Steve since John was his best friend, but question closing down Black Patch. Kayla admits she had the same reaction but thinks all they can do is support him and if it’s not a good decision, he will come to that conclusion on his own. Kayla selfishly admits that she hopes it’s the end of an era and onto a new, less dangerous one. Stephanie offers to host a special dinner at the Bistro to celebrate Steve which Kayla agrees to. Stephanie knows it’s been a long day for everyone but she hopes this might lift Steve’s spirits. Kayla thinks he will love it. Stephanie says she will text her the time as she then walks away. Kayla then turns back to the manuscript on the counter.

Kate tells Alex that she has no idea where the manuscript is but she’s going to keep looking. Alex assures her that it hasn’t changed his mind about making her a job offer and says that one slip up doesn’t negate the value she brings to the company. Kate says she appreciates that but she’s still going to decline the offer which Alex questions. Kate says she was leaning towards saying yes before one of his CEOs nearly murdered her son. Kate declares that she doesn’t see herself working for Xander because he’s a monster. Alex asks if her anger with Xander has anything to do with her misplacing the manuscript. Kate says she wouldn’t do that even if she was going to sabotage the company. Alex asks if she would reconsider his offer if Xander was convicted and had to step down as CEO. Kate admits that Titan has been a big part of her life on and off throughout the years, so she would certainly considering returning if the circumstances were right. Alex says he’ll see what he can do then to make it right.

Xander goes to the Kiriakis Mansion to meet Sarah, who says she won’t apologize for ignoring his calls as she needed to process the fact that her husband tried to kill his brother. Xander asks if she’s come to her senses now. Sarah tells him joint custody is not happening. Xander brings up his attorney while Sarah argues that no judge in the world would agree to him getting custody. Xander asks if she’s going to keep his daughter from him then. Sarah responds that she doesn’t know. Xander questions if she called him over to tell him that she doesn’t know. Sarah states that she called him over to discuss visitation. Sarah tells him that her offer is for him to have supervised visits at the Kiriakis Mansion and not show up unannounced. Xander agrees to the terms.

Belle sits in the town square on her laptop as Shawn walks by. Shawn thought she went home. Belle says she’s still here and just needed some coffee. Shawn doesn’t want to pull her out of work but asks if she has time to talk. Belle says she isn’t getting much work done and asks Shawn what’s up. Shawn informs her that he just spoke to their daughter Claire, who mentioned Belle planning to go visit her. Belle confirms that she is, saying she misses her and it’s been too long. Shawn says he feels the same way and has been planning to go visit her too. Shawn suggests Belle could let him know when she plans to go. Belle asks if he’s going to say they can make sure not to go at the same time.

Stephanie goes home where Jada is on the couch. Stephanie tells Jada not to get too comfortable as she hoped she could come to an impromptu celebration dinner to celebrate Steve’s retirement because he decided to close down Black Patch. Jada is shocked since Steve is so full of passion and vigor that she can’t imagine him being ready to retire. Stephanie feels the same but guesses that with John gone, it just wouldn’t be the same. Stephanie says she will be making a reservation for the Bistro tonight and Jada accepts being added to the list. Alex then shows up at the door. Stephanie thought he was working late. Alex says he was but there was a change of plans as he couldn’t stop thinking about what almost happened at the office. Alex starts kissing Stephanie until realizing Jada is in the room. Jada says she’s going to run an errand and will see Stephanie at the gathering as she hurries out. Alex asks Stephanie about the gathering and if she made plans for tonight.

EJ goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. EJ says he just wanted to say he’s very much looking forward to working with her and he knows she was reluctant to support him. Kayla states that she didn’t support him. EJ asks if she’d prefer having an attempted murderer as her boss. Kayla argues that they both know all the things EJ has done to the people she loves. Kayla would like to believe he’s changed as he says but she highly doubts it. Kayla prays that what he says is true since the hospital is in need of good, honest leadership.

Belle apologizes to Shawn and says of course they can handle visiting their daughter at the same time. Shawn agrees if it comes to that. Belle starts to warn him that she told Jada and says she didn’t mean to get him in trouble but that Jada kind of knew he was lying. Shawn says it’s okay as Jada understood but he got the sense that she wasn’t happy that he told Belle and not her. Belle asks if they are together again. Shawn says they never were together and that Jada is his boss, so she doesn’t like to be left out of the loop. Belle says that makes sense. Shawn admits he did hate lying to Jada. Belle remarks that she’s also not a big fan of lying, to other people or herself…

Sarah tells Xander that she’s glad they came to an understanding. Xander says he will head out then after a quick visit with Victoria but Sarah says he can’t see her tonight because she’s down for the night. Xander says he just wants a quick peek but Sarah says no and argues that he just agreed to her terms. Xander asks Sarah to give Victoria the dress he got her if that’s not in violation of her terms. Sarah argues that she did not choose this, he did, and when Philip wakes up and tells everyone that he’s the one who tried to kill him. Sarah adds that if Xander did do it, he deserves to go to prison so he cannot go wake up their sleeping baby since she makes the rules now. Xander argues about her being in control and tells Sarah to get off her high horse since she set this all in motion. Xander says that she only thinks he attacked Philip because she set things in motion that would make him do that. Sarah argues that it’s not her fault and that if he does go to prison, he will only have himself to blame.

Kayla understands EJ has talked to Dr. Russell and is aware of Bo getting a dose of the Versavix, then having a more miraculous recovery than they expected. EJ calls it wonderful news. Kayla feels he only thinks so because he’s sitting on a possible gold mine. EJ admits he’s excited at the money making potential of this medical advancement and says his goal is only to run a financially viable hospital. EJ says he had his team review the budget and there are a few things he’d like to change. Kayla says she will give her thoughts. EJ leaves her with a binder and says he looks forward to hearing from her as he then exits her office. Kayla then sets EJ’s binder aside and instead opens up Stephanie’s manuscript to read.

Stephanie tells Alex that she would’ve asked him but she thought he was working late. Stephanie adds that she hasn’t made the reservation yet so he’s obviously welcome to join. Alex is unsure since he’s not her parents’ favorite person. Stephanie says they will have to get over that and when the celebration is over, they can go back to his place and pick up where they left off in his office. Alex likes that idea as they kiss.

Shawn asks Belle what she’s lying to herself about it. Belle thinks she’s just confused about her feelings. Shawn brings up that they’ve been married on and off for a long time and been through quite a lot together. Shawn admits he’s confused too about his feelings. Shawn says that Belle just suffered a terrible loss and he wants to be there for her, but he can’t be like he used to when she was his wife. Belle knows she can count on him if she needs him. Shawn assures that she definitely can and that he will always care about her. Belle thanks him and they hug as EJ comes around the corner, but stops when he sees them.

Maggie returns to the living room and guesses Sarah’s conversation with Xander didn’t go well. Sarah cries that she hates Xander so much and she hates how much she loves him as Maggie hugs her.

Xander goes to see Philip in his hospital room and declares that they are finally alone.

At the hospital, Kate finishes a call with Roman and says she’ll be home soon but she just wants to check on Philip one more time. Kate hangs up and tells herself that the manuscript has to be there somewhere.

Xander grabs a pillow and prepares to smother Philip, declaring it will be over before he knows it.

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Jack brings flowers to Abigail’s grave. Jack says he knows Abigail can hear him and that she’s up there. Jack asks Abigail to show John around and make him feel welcome. Jack cries that they still miss her very much down here.

Julie finds Jennifer in the living room at home and says she thought she was going to John’s wake at the Pub. Jennifer responds that they were going to, but she, Jack, and JJ decided to stay behind at the cemetery to spend time with Abigail. Jennifer cries that she really tried this time but she couldn’t do it. Jennifer tells Julie that she’s sorry that she lost Doug and she’s sorry for everything Marlena is going through. Julie says that’s why it’s so important for them to be together now as they hug.

Bo and Hope stand together in the town square. Bo comments on how much things in Salem have changed since he was here. Hope points out the plaque of Tom and Alice and says they are still watching over all of them. Hope thinks they definitely played a part in getting them back together with an assist from John. They talk about John watching over them all now. Hope wants to head to the house to spend time with Julie and Jennifer. Hope invites Bo to come with her and get some rest but Bo says he promised Roman and Kayla that he would rejoin them at the Pub. Hope asks if he’s sure since it’s been a long day and reminds him that if the doctors had it their way, he’d still be at the hospital. Bo responds that they were not going to keep him from John’s funeral. Bo calls it hard to believe that John won’t be around and says he’s not ready to say goodbye. Hope tells him that he doesn’t have to as John will always be with them as they hug.

Roman, Steve, Kayla, Shane, and Marlena gather at the Brady Pub for John’s wake. Steve proposes a toast to John. Bo arrives to join them. Steve offers to make the toast to which Marlena says she wouldn’t have it any other way. As he finishes, Marlena flashes back to John making a toast along with her, Bo, and Hope.

Jennifer talks to Julie about thinking she had it all pulled together. Jennifer knows what Marlena is going through has to be bringing up emotions for Julie. Julie says she just has to remember how strong Doug was. Julie adds that Doug taught her to appreciate what she does have, like a loving family which begins with Jennifer as they hug.

Roman tells Bo how surreal it is to have him home. Bo responds that if it wasn’t for John, he wouldn’t be here as he gave his life for him. Marlena states that if things were reversed, she knows Bo would’ve done the same. Marlena says she couldn’t be more grateful for all of their friendships and the adventures she and John had with them. Kayla calls it a lot of great memories. Marlena then makes another toast to all of them. Bo asks if there’s ever been a group who has had more adventures than this one. Bo recalls first meeting John in Miami which Shane calls one dangerous mission. Steve says after that is when The Pawn showed up in Salem and that’s when he learned John would always be one step ahead of him as he flashes back to that time. Kayla talks about Marlena helping John remember pieces of his life. Marlena says that’s when they began to grow close and fall in love. Marlena adds that trying to figure out who John really was began their next great adventure.

Julie wishes Jennifer didn’t have to go back to Boston with Jack so soon since Thomas and Charlotte love having her here. Jennifer says it’s wonderful with them and talks about them making her feel closer to Abigail. Julie says Abigail lives on through them and she sees it every day. Jennifer adds that it’s been wonderful being there with her, JJ, and the whole family of familiar faces. Jennifer wishes she was here under happier circumstances. They talk about still having something to celebrate in Bo’s miraculous return. They laugh about Bo checking himself out of the hospital as Julie calls Bo the most stubborn person. Hope then arrives and hugs them as Julie declares her girls are home again.

Marlena recalls learning of John having plastic surgery and once thinking he could’ve been Stefano. Marlena agrees that he was always one step ahead. Bo remembers Stefano taking Marlena hostage and flashes back to when they had to rescue her. Bo talks about Shane being a busy man in those days as Shane flashes back to Andrew’s birth. Shane calls that one of the happiest days of his life and says soon they will be celebrating another one when Andrew marries Paul. Marlena says she can’t wait. Shane, Marlena, and Bo flash back to realizing John wasn’t Stefano. Roman goes to step away to call Kate but Marlena stops to tell him she’s sorry if these memories are too painful for him. Roman says it’s not that as John was his friend too but the memories remind him how much Stefano took from his life. Marlena wants Roman to stay, pointing out that John was just as big of a part of his life. Marlena is reminded that Roman did grow to love John as they hug.

Jennifer asks Hope where Bo is. Hope explains that he’s with Roman and Kayla, so she wanted to come see them. Jennifer goes to the kitchen to get ice cream as Hope sits with Julie. They talk about the terrible loss Jennifer has experienced and now losing John. Hope admits she feels guilty, celebrating having Bo back when they’ve lost John. Julie tells her not to feel guilty for a minute as they are thrilled about Hope and Bo being back together. Julie declares that having Hope here cheers her up more than anything in the world. Jennifer comes back and agrees.

Steve says that at least once a year, he and John would sit in the Black Patch office, open a bottle and recite the names of their enemies one by one and then drown them with a shot. Steve wants each of them to name their greatest adversary and do the same. Roman starts off by naming Stefano DiMera. Marlena says she’ll go with the freshest one in her mind which Kayla goes along with as they name Orpheus. Shane acknowledges that what Orpheus did to Marlena was beyond cruel. Roman recalls how that it all started when he accidentally shot Orpheus’ wife, Rebecca. Marlena and Kayla talk about how Orpheus never stopped looking for revenge. Marlena wishes she and John could get back the time they lost. Roman and Bo say they have all had so much time taken. Bo credits John for them all still being there.

Julie wishes Doug was there to see Hope and Bo together again. Hope points out how Doug wasn’t so thrilled about Bo at first. They acknowledge that Bo was originally the bad boy but he won them over in the end. Julie recalls when she brought Hope and Bo together again when they were apart as she went all the way to Paris to tell Bo that he and Hope could not run away from each other. Hope says whatever Julie said then did the trick because what followed was pure magic. Hope talks about how they made great memories. Julie encourages that their great love is how they survived everything and kept going. Julie thanks God for them being back together now and calls it a blessing for all of them.

Marlena says they’ve all had their ups and downs, but true friendships survive all of that. Shane agrees that the most important true family is the one you choose. Shane declares that they will always have each others’ backs. Marlena talks about how many times John had her back and saved her life. Marlena adds that on more than one occasion, she put his life in danger. Marlena says there were times that she made John’s life a living Hell, but in the end, he always saved her.

Jennifer recalls the Cruise of Deception. Julie points out that Hope and Bo were reunited again then while Jennifer and Jack escaped the sinking ship. Jennifer states that it was on that island that she realized she had found her soulmate in Jack. Jack then arrives. Jennifer hugs him and says she’s so happy to see him. Jack hugs Julie and Hope. Jennifer notes that he looks tired. Jack says he doesn’t feel tired but Jennifer suggests he go upstairs and get some rest while she will be up soon. Jack says goodnight and heads upstairs. Jennifer hugs Hope and Julie, saying this night with them has been medicine for her soul and she loves them.

Roman decides he will go check in on Kate and Philip, telling Bo not to leave without saying goodbye. Steve brings up when they said goodbye to Bo and Hope as they went sailing around the world. Bo reveals they’ve been talking about doing that again. Kayla wants them to wait because she’s not ready to say goodbye to Bo again. Shane gets a call from Theresa and steps away to answer it. Kayla states that since Steve is retiring, maybe they will do some traveling of their own. Steve says he wouldn’t mind that but feels Kayla doesn’t have the traveling bug like Bo and Hope. Steve and Kayla apologize to Marlena for talking about saying goodbyes, feeling it was insensitive. Marlena tells them not to worry and acknowledges that John is no longer with them but he will always be in her heart, so she will never say goodbye to him.

Jennifer and Hope talk about the necklace being stolen by Doug III. Hope wishes they could get it back for Julie. Jennifer talks about having some connections and making inquiries about it. Hope is happy that she’s on the case. Jennifer calls it a long shot and admits it’s been nice to have a mission but no luck so far. Hope suggests using her experience and says they can work on it together. Julie comes back from the kitchen as Jennifer says goodnight to them and heads upstairs. Hope sits with Julie and says she can’t believe in a little while, Bo Brady is going to walk through the door.

Bo questions Steve retiring. Steve responds that it feels like the right time to close up Black Patch because it just wouldn’t be the same without John and he doesn’t want to do it alone. Bo suggests maybe he doesn’t have to. Steve asks if Bo is pitching himself as a partner, reminding him that he’s barely out of a coma. Bo asks what if he’s pitching two partners in he and Hope. Steve asks if he’s talked to Hope about this. Bo says she’s been on the shelf for quite some time so he feels she would be game. Steve agrees and says he appreciates the offer. Bo says he doesn’t have to make a decision right now, but recalls that they made a pretty good team.

Julie can’t imagine how overwhelming this all must have been for Hope. Hope calls it overwhelming in the best positive way as she mourned Bo for so long, so having him back is like starting all over again. Julie encourages building on their foundation of great love. Julie wants Hope to remember how lucky she is to have Bo back as she would give anything to have Doug back. Hope thanks Julie for making her dad so happy and for loving them, even when she didn’t make it easy. Julie calls Hope her gift from God and she’s praying for Hope and Bo on the wonderful long road ahead of them.

Shane hugs Marlena and tells her if she needs anything, day or night. Shane tells Bo, Kayla, Steve, and Roman that it’s been good to see them all as he then exits the Pub. Bo says he better hit the road too since he promised Hope that he wouldn’t overdo it. Bo encourages Roman on the great job he’s doing with the Pub. Kayla hugs Bo and says she loves him. Bo says goodbye to Steve and hugs Marlena as he then exits the Pub. Steve tells Marlena they love her and are always here for her as he hugs her. Kayla hugs Marlena and says she loves her. Marlena thanks them as they exit. Roman tells Marlena that he’s sorry about earlier if he made her feel awkward or anything. Marlena thanks him and says not a day goes by that she doesn’t blame herself for breaking his heart. Roman says fortunately, broken hearts heal and he stopped being bitter, found happiness with Kate, and became good friends with John. Roman calls John a great man who loved Marlena. Roman offers to take her home but Marlena thinks she needs a little time alone. They hug as Marlena then exits the Pub. Marlena stops and has another flashback to John with tears in her eyes.

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Eric takes the stand at John’s funeral and talks about how even after he found out John wasn’t his father, they maintained a strong connection. Eric calls John a mentor for all of his kids and says presiding over John’s service has been one of the greatest honors of his life as well as one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do. Eric gives hugs and kisses on the cheek to Marlena, Belle, and Carrie.

Bo complains that he needs to be at John’s funeral. Hope argues that everyone will understand and that Shawn is there representing them. Bo feels it’s not the same and that he needs to pay respects to John in person. Hope points out that the service has already started. Bo argues that they aren’t that far away and can still make it. Hope believes that John wouldn’t want Bo to leave the hospital until he’s completely ready to. Hope worries that if something happens to Bo, then all of John’s sacrifice will have all been in vain.

Eric returns to the podium and says that his twin sister Sami wanted to be there but announces that she will instead be joining them virtually. Eric adds that you can’t stop Sami from speaking her mind, so she sent him a message to read. Eric reads Sami’s message, saying that for years she told everyone that John ruined her life and tore apart her family until she came to her senses and realized how wrong she was. Sami wrote about the memories and the lessons John taught her so he actually made her life infinitely better. Sami thanked John for loving her and her family while apologizing for being a total nightmare and ended her message that she will always love John and she already misses him. Carrie gets up and hugs Eric as she takes the podium next. Carrie talks about John and Marlena successfully blending their families. Carrie cries about John being like a father to her. Carrie brings up when John and Marlena got remarried in 1999 and how they had each of them bring up a different flower to represent how important they were to the family. Carrie announces they want to recreate that ritual in memory John and as a symbol to Marlena’s enduring love for him.

Bo tells Hope that he would not leave the hospital if there was a chance of endangering his life, insisting he wouldn’t risk their future together but declares that he has to be at the funeral for John. Bo adds that John has always been there for them and he knows Hope wants to be at the service just as much as he does. Bo states that John was like a brother to them, so he asks for the car keys. Hope agrees to get the car but warns that if she sees the slightest hint that it’s too much for him, they are coming right back.

Carrie announces that since Sami couldn’t attend, she gave her blessing for Paul to take her place in the ritual. Marlena flashes back to the 1999 wedding and hears John’s words as Belle goes first with a daisy. Brady goes next with a sunflower. Paul delivers the rose and Eric follows with the snapdragon. Carrie goes last with the orchid to Marlena and John’s words from 1999. Brady stands to acknowledge John’s father, Timothy Robicheaux and talks about what they meant to each other despite finding each other later in life. Brady talks about John’s many skills and jokes about his famous eyebrow as he makes everyone laugh with his impressions. Brady talks about John’s identity being a mystery for a long time and how he was haunted by his past, but when he met Timothy, he exorcised those ghosts and was certain about who he was. Brady calls John the world’s greatest dad and he got to know that all his life. Brady is grateful that John got to experience that for himself briefly as he then takes his seat. They look to Marlena, who then stands up to take the podium. Marlena states that she didn’t plan to speak today and holds back tears as she mentions expressing her feelings to John before he died. Marlena shares the poem “Seasons of Love” as one that meant a lot to her and John. Marlena says she will have their seasons of love in her heart forever. Marlena talks about surviving the obstacles in their life because their love brought them through. Marlena really believes they will survive this now as their love will bring them through. Marlena tearfully says “Goodnight, my love” to the portrait of John. Eric returns to the podium for another prayer but Hope and Bo arrive, surprising everyone. Kayla questions what Bo is doing there. Hope responds that once she told him what happened, there was no stopping him. Hope hugs Marlena and says she’s so sorry as there are no words. Bo apologizes for the interruption but felt he had to be there for Marlena and John. Bo asks if it’s not too late for him to say something. Marlena says she would love that as Bo hugs her.

Bo then takes to the podium and talks about when John first came to them and they didn’t really know who he was. Bo recalls fighting with John until he almost went off a cliff but John saved him. Bo calls John a powerful man but says his true power was his huge heart and compassion no matter what you were going through. Bo holds back tears as he acknowledges that John sacrificed his life for him and gave him time. Bo declares that John didn’t just save his life, but made it possible to save life after life. Bo says John may not be here with them, but his gift of life will go on and on. Bo declares that’s a fact and that he will carry John with him always as he cries for John to rest in peace. Eric stands up and thanks everyone for coming. Eric invites everyone to the Brady Pub to continue the celebration of John’s life. Marlena stands and tells Eric that he did a beautiful job and that John would’ve been proud as they hug. Kayla embraces Bo but worries there was no way he was well enough to leave the hospital as he could really jeopardize his recovery. Bo responds that he would’ve felt much worse if he didn’t get to pay tribute to someone who felt like his brother. Chanel comments that Johnny looked a little distress when Kayla talked about John’s legacy living on through all of them. Johnny says the way he’s behaved lately falls way short, so he thinks John would be disappointed in him. Chanel feels he’s being too hard on himself and encourages him of all the good changes he’s made lately. Kate declares that John will always hold a special place in her heart as he was a true friend. Kate cries that she doesn’t know what they will do without him as Roman hugs her. Marlena flashes back to John bringing her favorite flowers to her at work as she sees the same type of flowers at the funeral and wonders who sent them. Brady comments on John giving his love to Isabella. Belle talks to Shawn about how she was just encouraging him not to give up hope on his dad, because her dad was coming home and Shawn said he thought two miracles was too much to hope for and he was right. Shawn says he’s so sorry as they hug. Hope talks to Bo about her and John having a special bond because of everything Stefano put them through, so they really understood each other. Hope looks at the photos of John and cries that she will miss everything about him, especially his kindness and his stories. Hope says she always looked up to John like a big brother and he’s with the angels now as Bo hugs her. Kayla tells Marlena that she checked with the hospital and the gold coin that was in John’s room isn’t there and seems to have disappeared. Marlena says not to worry about it as the coin was meant to be a sign of hope that John would recover and that hope is gone. Kayla says she’s so sorry as she hugs Marlena.

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At John’s funeral, Chanel talks to Tate about him having the same stories about John as Johnny does. Chanel asks how everything is going with the baby. Tate says it’s good and that the hospital tour made things feel real. Chanel asks if they’ve found another family yet for adoption. Tate says they haven’t, but they really need to because they don’t have much time left. Johnny tells Marlena that the livestream is setup so that everyone who cared about John will have a chance to say goodbye to him. Marlena asks how Johnny is doing and says that her children and grandchildren are what’s really important to her now. Johnny tells Marlena that she’s pretty important to all of them too. Marlena questions the strain between Johnny and EJ but Johnny doesn’t want to talk about EJ since today is about a good honorable man. Steve and Abe talk about their respective adventures with John. Steve declares that when the pressure was on, there was no better partner than John Black. Eric announces to everyone that the service is about to begin.

Brady asks if Rachel is ready to sit down but Rachel cries that she’s not ready to say goodbye to John. Marlena tells her that she doesn’t want to say goodbye to John either but encourages her to think about him, remember him, and hold him in her heart. Marlena gives Rachel the baseball card of John’s to remember him by. Brady thanks her and tells Rachel that they can go home if it’s too much for her. Tate says that Brady has to stay, so he offers to have he and Arianna take Rachel home which they agree with. Rachel tells Brady to remember John will always be in his heart as they hug. Tate and Arianna then exit with Rachel. Brady and Marlena go and take their seats in the front row next to Belle and Carrie. Eric then begins the ceremony by leading everyone in prayer. Eric calls this a home going service and says John is going to his eternal home, welcomed by Shawn and Caroline and all those who loved him as everyone holds back tears. Kate arrives and takes her seat next to Roman as Eric continues the service, reading a passage from the Bible. Shawn arrives and takes his seat, exchanging looks with Belle.

Hope brings Bo outside in a wheelchair where he had a picnic setup for them. Hope questions how Bo managed to pull this off when he’s still recovering. Bo admits he had help from Ciara and Chelsea. Hope comments that he’s still the same romantic he always was. Bo says it’s supposed to be a happy surprise but asks Hope what’s wrong. Hope says it’s nothing and wants to enjoy the picnic but Bo says not until she tells him what’s going on. Hope then admits it’s about John. Bo asks if he’s in some kind of trouble. Hope reveals that John is gone which Bo questions before coming to the realization.

Brady leads John’s funeral in singing “Amazing Grace”. Abe, Steve, and Shane stand up together as Abe explains that the three of them each represent a phase of John’s professional life since Abe worked with John at the Salem police department, Shane was John’s boss at the ISA, and Steve was John’s partner at Black Patch. Abe states that whether John was a cop, a spy, or a private investigator, he always fought for justice even if it meant risking his own life. Shane talks about the many commendations over the years. Steve declares that the mission that was most important to John was protecting his family and friends which is why it’s so fitting that his final act of courage was to save the life of a man he considered a brother. Abe talks about loyalty being a big part of John’s character. Abe says he left the police department a long time ago, but John always called him partner. Shane declares that they will remember John as a loyal friend and a true hero as the world is a safer place because of him.

Bo angrily states that John is dead because of him. Hope argues that nothing was going to stop John from helping Shawn and Steve get the drug. Bo complains that John had to know it was dangerous and that they all risked their lives for him. Bo asks why Hope waited so long to tell him. Hope says he had already been hit with so much. Bo can’t imagine what Marlena is going through. Hope says she talked to her this morning and she’s been strong and stoic but she’s still in shock so it hasn’t quite hit her yet. Hope mentions the funeral being today. Bo questions what they are doing here then and says they have to get going. Hope tells Bo that it’s too soon as he needs to recover. Bo doesn’t give a damn what the doctors say and declares that he has to be there for John and his family.

Kayla and Roman speak next at John’s funeral. Kayla talks about how they lost not only a close friend, but a man they called their brother. Roman talks about John believing he was Roman Brady for many years until he came back to reclaim his life. Roman says it was a difficult situation but John handled it with such extraordinary grace. Roman wonders if he told John enough that he loved him so much for the phenomenal job he did raising his children and taking care of his family which became his family. Kayla says that John became their brother by heart and talks about how John never hesitated to help someone in need. Kayla cries that John saved Bo’s life which Roman calls one in the long list of things that they will always be grateful to John for. Kayla talks about the relationship and connection John always had with their parents. Kayla brings up John naming Brady after their family and calls John one of the best men she’s ever known. Kayla declares that John’s legacy is in all of them as Roman hugs her. Belle goes to the podium to speak next. Belle talks about John being a superhero to her. Belle talks about how funny John was as well and says she’s going to try to laugh some today instead of cry because she thinks that’s what John would want. Belle declares that John is still the man as she tearfully rejoins Marlena in her seat.

Bo checks in with the doctor and asks if they are good to go but the doctor says she cannot release him. Bo argues that she said there’s technically nothing wrong with him. She says that his body is still recovering and exits the room. Bo complains to Hope that the doctor doesn’t understand. Hope understands how he feels and wishes they could be there but she just got him back and can’t lose him again, so they need to be smart, safe, and listen to the doctor.

Paul takes the podium next at John’s funeral. Paul talks about being relatively new to the family and not finding out that John was his dad until he was an adult. Paul talks about baseball bringing he and John together and those are some of the memories he will cherish most with him. Everyone responds to the New York Yankees being John’s favorite team while Paul talks about how he was also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs. Paul praises John’s ability to pivot and goes over the many things John had been through from amnesia to paralysis to a long lost son. Paul states that a baseball game could go on forever, but off the field, time sadly runs out. Paul wishes he could’ve spent more time with John and that he’d be there when he and Andrew get married. Paul talks about John making him feel loved and accepted, so every time he sees a rainbow up high or a baseball in the sky, he will think of his dad. Paul cries that he can’t wait to play another game of baseball with him again and then returns to his seat.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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