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Paulina was surprised to find out that Johnny was a DiMera. She was happy that Chanel finally found a rich man. She told her about meeting EJ. She mentioned how he wouldn’t give Johnny money for his money. Paulina thought that was why their relationship hit the skids. She told her that he’s Allie’s twin brother. Johnny talked with EJ about Sami being missing. Philip walked in on Brady and Chloe in the bed together. He didn’t believe there was any engine trouble. Brady got out of the bed. Philip wanted to make Brady pay for what happened at the hotel. Brady told Philip how he couldn’t sleep. Philip said that he slept in the same bed with Chloe. They explained how they ended up sharing the bed. She was upset that showed up there in a jealous rage. Johnny told EJ how Allie had a problem with him kissing Chanel. Johnny thought Allie was jealous because she had something going on with her. EJ asked him if his sister was gay. Allie talked to Nicole about what happened with Johnny and Chanel. She told her how Johnny thought she was jealous of them. Nicole wanted to know if she was jealous of them. Ava talked to Rafe about seeing him with Nicole. She said that she tried to clear her head about it. She told him that he could be with Nicole. He tried to stop her from leaving. He said she had it all wrong. He was saying goodbye to Nicole.

Rafe told Ava how Nicole felt bad about leaning on him too much. Nicole agreed to stay away from him so they could get back on track. She thought it was nice of her but it wasn’t entirely up to her. Ava wanted to know who he wanted. Philip warned Brady not to touch Chloe again. Chloe wanted Brady and Philip to stop arguing. She wanted Brady to leave them alone. Chloe told him that he crossed the line and he was demeaning her. She advised him to get over his jealousy or they were through. He told Chloe that he didn’t trust Brady. He said that he pushed his buttons and drove him crazy. He said he trusted her and learned his lesson. He wanted to take her out of there. He wanted to take her to New York. She asked him about Brady and he said he could stay there. She wasn’t going to leave him there. He agreed to let Brady go with them, but she said Philip could go home. She said they would stay there because he trusted her. Rafe admitted that he had feelings for Nicole, but he never acted on them. He wanted to know if Ava would throw their relationship out the window if she was attracted to someone. Allie thought she was protecting Chanel. Nicole said she didn’t need protection. Allie admitted that she probably was jealous. Paulina told Chanel that Allie was still into her. She said Allie just wanted to be friends. She thought she should stop seeing Johnny.

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Tripp told Allie that Johnny almost slept with Chanel. Allie was upset about it. She said her brother was the love them and leave them type. She thought Chanel was going to end up getting hurt. She wanted to talk to Johnny about what he was doing. Chanel and Johnny made out at the DiMera mansion. Allie showed up before they could do anything. She called Johnny a player. He said he didn’t appreciate her insulting him in front of Chanel. He wanted her to leave. She refused to leave. Allie and Johnny argued with each other so Chanel decided to leave. When Chanel left, he asked Allie if she was jealous. She said she wasn’t. He didn’t believe her. He said she didn’t believe it either. Chloe called Philip and told him she and Brady had to make an emergency landing on the way to New York. She said they were stranded at a motel. Philip was upset, but she told him it was one night. Philip talked to Belle about Brady still being after Chloe. Belle thought it was funny that Philip thought Brady caused the plane problems. Philip wanted her to call the pilot to find out if Brady bribed him. Belle told him he sounded desperate. Philip said he was. Philip told Belle that he couldn’t lose Chloe. He said he lost her to Brady before. Belle took the phone before Philip could fly to Chloe. Belle said he would look crazy flying there. She told him to hide his jealousy and relax.

Brady went to Chloe’s room. He said a couple was in his room having sex and the motel was double booked. There weren’t any other rooms available. He asked to stay with her. She wanted to know if he planned it. He said that was something Philip would do. He said he would sleep in the lobby if it would help her. Chloe told Brady he could stay in her room. She knew Philip wouldn’t like it. Brady told her not to say anything. She said she was over him, but Philip still didn’t like it. She wanted to know why he invited her to go with him. He said he liked spending time with her. She said that was an issue since she had a boyfriend. Chloe told Brady that he had his chance to be with her, but he chose to be with Kristen. She told him that she stayed away from him, but he wouldn’t do the same. Brady tried to sleep in the chair, but he was having trouble. She told him to share the bed with her. He put a blanket between them. She watched him before she turned away from him. Philip thought Brady was going to try something with Chloe. He got a plane so he could go to Chloe.

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Chad talked to Jack about Abby. He wondered if he heard from her. Jack let him know when he talked to her. Melinda ripped into EJ for getting the charges against Xander dropped. He told her he was better than her. She thought he used his family influence to get what he wanted. She was determined to make him pay for getting Xander off. He wasn’t afraid of her threat. Chad told Jack that he missed Abby. He said she wouldn’t make a plan for him and the kids to see her. He wanted to know if Jack could get in touch with her. Jack said she was treating him the same way. Chad said it seemed as if she didn’t want to see him. He was worried that his marriage was over. Chanel was surprised when she found out Allie and Johnny were siblings. She couldn’t get over it. Melinda told EJ how Kristen killed her daughter. EJ didn’t want to hear what Melinda had to say and told her to get out. Xander was with Gwen when EJ called him. He told him that he was off the hook. Chad continued to talk to Jack about Abby. Xander wanted to keep his relationship with Gwen a secret. She didn’t think it could stay a secret

Calista thought Bonnie was after Justin. She wasn’t sure she believed her. She told her that she wasn’t going to marry Justin until she paid her the money she owed her. Bonnie said she didn’t have the money. Calista said she was going to tell Justin that she killed her husband Harrison. Bonnie got scared and thought she was shot when Justin opened a champagne bottle. She had to come up with a lie to get Justin to believe what happened. Chanel told Allie that Paulina was the one who told Johnny that she kissed her. Johnny said it sounded like they were still into each other. Tripp didn’t see to like the idea of them being interested in each other. Melinda told Xander he was free to go. She told him about the money that was in his case. Johnny told Tripp that he was just wondering if something was going on with Chanel and Allie. Allie got upset with Johnny and wondered when he became EJ. EJ told Melinda that she would waste her time if she went to a judge about the money. She decided to give him the money and pay for the tickets. After Melinda left, EJ reminded Xander that the money was his. Calista wanted to stay at the Kiriakis mansion, but Bonnie told her that she would have to stay at the Salem Inn. Chanel still couldn’t get over the fact that Johnny was Allie’s brother. He thought things would get complicated. Tripp wanted to know if Allie was upset that Johnny was dating Chanel. Jack begged Chad not to leave Abby. EJ wanted his money from Xander. He said that he wouldn’t give it back until he got him the job at Titan. EJ told him that he came through for him with everything else.

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Allie ran into Kayla after Henry’s check up. She asked her if Tripp was still mad that she didn’t tell him she loved him back. Kayla said Tripp cared about her. Allie said she cared about him too, but she was shocked when he told her that. Kayla told Allie that she did the right thing by not telling Tripp she loved him. Kayla said saying you love someone was a big deal. Allie said she wasn’t sure she loved him, but she liked being with him. She said she missed him when he wasn’t around. She loved the fact that Tripp forgave her. She wondered if what she felt for him was guilt or gratitude for how he takes care of her and Henry. Kayla said she would figure it out soon. Tripp ran into Chanel. She mentioned that she found someone new. She gave him a lot of details about her date. He said he hoped it would turn into something for her. She asked if he wanted that so she wouldn’t go after Allie. He said that wasn’t what he was saying. Chanel told him she hoped they would get past the weirdness between them. He wanted them to go to the new bar at the town square

Johnny asked Tony and Anna if they would bankroll his movie. Anna said she would do it. When Johnny was trying to convince Tony, to bankroll his idea. Before Tony could answer, EJ came in. EJ said Tony wasn’t doing it. EJ told Tony Johnny was working for DiMera. EJ told Tony that financing Johnny’s movie would be acting against the interests of the company. Tony yelled at EJ before he decided not to help. Johnny insulted Tony. Johnny apologized to Tony, but he didn’t care. Johnny reminded EJ of his past. EJ and Johnny argued with each other. EJ told Johnny that he didn’t know he wouldn’t like working at DiMera until he tried it. EJ said he wanted them to spend time together. Chanel ended up showing up. Chanel invited Johnny out for drinks. EJ said Johnny had things to do. Johnny left with Chanel. Steve told Justin that he didn’t have a problem with Bonnie anymore. Justin was glad to hear that. He asked Steve to be his best man. Steve wanted to do it, but wondered how Bonnie would feel. Justin told him that Bonnie suggested him to be the best man. Steve said Adrienne would want them to stay family. Justin was glad he felt that way.

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Ava decided to email Rafe. She wanted to apologize to him at first. She changed her mind and started to write an angry email. Steve showed up while she was typing. She deleted the email. She told him what happened with Rafe. She thought Steve would be happy to hear that. He said he wasn’t happy. Steve said he wanted to apologize to her. He said he got over his anger for Bonnie. He said Bonnie proved that she changed. He thought Ava deserved the benefit of the doubt. She told him that she was jealous of Rafe and Nicole. Steve told her to take Rafe at his word and believe he wasn’t after Nicole. She appreciated his advice. She said she would trust Rafe and Nicole. Nicole went to see Rafe. She said Gabi told her to see him. He said he wanted to be there for her, but Gabi was trying to cause trouble for him and Ava. Nicole said they should stop hanging out with each other. He didn’t like that idea. She said he and Ava were good for each other. Rafe didn’t like the idea of cutting Nicole out of his life. She said she would miss him, but she agreed that she couldn’t see him for a while. She said it was better that way. He finally agreed not to see her. She said it was just for now. They hugged each other. Ava watched them from outside. Philip told Jake that he valued Kate’s opinion, but he made his own decisions. He welcomed Jake to the company. Philip thought Jake’s knowledge of DiMera would be an asset. Gabi showed up and agreed with Philip. Philip said he would be back in a while. Jake and Gabi searched Philip’s office to find information that would get Philip kicked out of the company. While they were searching the office, he brought up what she did to Ava. He warned her to stay away from Ava because she was ruthless.

Chloe thought Brady was messing with Philip concerning the trip to New York. Brady said he wasn’t doing that. He said Philip wasn’t her boss. She asked if Brady was ordering her to go with him since he was her boss. He said he wouldn’t do that. He said he could use her help and she could see Parker. Philip showed up. Philip told Brady he had a new proposal for a deal between Titan and Basic Black. Brady said he would look at it on the jet. When Brady left, Chloe told Philip that Brady wanted her to go with him to New York. Philip said he trusted her, but he didn’t trust Brady. Chloe told Philip that he was more important than business so if he didn’t want her to go, she wouldn’t. He said he would never keep her from her job. They kissed each other. Brady showed up and saw them. When Chloe left to call Parker, Philip threatened to kill Brady if he was inappropriate with Chloe.

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Gwen went to see Xander to apologize to him. Xander said he was okay. He told her EJ was going to clear his name for a million dollars. She couldn’t believe he would do something selfless for her since no one did that for her before. He said he never did anything selfless before. She kissed him and wanted to make love with him. Abe talked to Paulina about her making up with Julie. He said Paulina and Lani made up too. Paulina was grateful. She wanted to know if they were okay. He wanted to start over again. They kissed each other. He said he wanted to be mad at her, but he couldn’t deny his feelings. He said it would be great not to have secrets and lies between them. Abe wanted to meet her mother so they went to see Olivia. Olivia was concerned when she found out Paulina made up with Abe. She said it was a mistake and Paulina knew why. Abe told her everyone forgave Paulina. When Abe left, Olivia told Paulina she was kidding herself if she thought she could tell the truth now. Paulina told Oliva that she wanted to tell Lani the truth. Paulina said she knew she had to keep the secret for the rest of her life or she would lose Lani forever.

Tripp told Allie he loved her. She didn’t say it back. She said she wasn’t ready to say the words. He understood and didn’t want to pressure her. She said she never said the words to anyone. She said she didn’t want to hurt him. He ended up getting a page and had to go to the hospital. Later, Allie went to see Marlena so she could get Henry. She told Marlena what happened with Tripp. She told Marlena about her feelings for Chanel. Marlena advised her to sort out her feelings before she moved on with Tripp. Chanel and Johnny went to the DiMera mansion. He took her upstairs so they could make out. She asked if he had protection. He said he would go to the pharmacy, but she wanted to hang out. She said she was rushing things for the wrong reasons. He thought it was because the girl she told him about. Chanel told Johnny that she liked him, but she needed to get over her. He was willing to offer his services if she wanted his help. She thanked him and kissed him. Chanel backed away from him. They flirted with each other before she left.

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Belle went to Nicole’s office to give her divorce papers. They talked about Sami exposing Nicole’s affair. EJ came in the office. When Belle left, EJ let Nicole know he was glad she told him about Sami’s affair with Lucas. EJ felt free since the truth was finally revealed. Nicole didn’t think he was telling her how he really felt. He said he was upset. He said Sami was done making a fool out of him. Nicole understood his anger but felt his pain. She said she could relate to what he was going through, but she advised him to face it head on or it would eat him alive. EJ told Nicole he planned to focus on DiMera and Johnny. EJ asked her to talk to Johnny. She said keeping Johnny from pursuing his dream would make him want to prove him wrong. EJ regretted asking Nicole for her help. He would change Johnny’s mind.

Ciara ran into Claire when she went home. Ciara told her she was grateful to her. Ciara said she would have never remembered how much she loved Ben. She apologized for the way she talked to her. Ciara said she wanted to be close again. Shawn walked in while they were hugging. Shawn was happy that Ciara and Claire made up. When Ciara left, Belle came home. Claire told them she was leaving Salem. They didn’t like the idea of her going. Claire said it was a great opportunity. Belle asked if she was ready. Claire said she was ready. Allie and Johnny reunited. She introduced him to Henry. Johnny apologized for what Charlie did to her. He was proud of the mother she was and how she got over what happened. He told her about his movie and the way EJ acted about it. Allie and Johnny talked about Sami and her drama with their fathers. They talked about Sami leaving town to be alone. Allie asked him about his love life. He said he met someone.

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EJ met with Xander to talk to him about getting his money back from Sami. He let Xander know that he knew he was paid to expose his affair with Nicole. Xander admitted that he still had the money. He was willing to help him if he gave him the money back. Jack and Julie went back and forth about whether Xander was covering for Gwen. Jack was sure that Xander didn’t have a reason to cover for Gwen. Julie shocked him by telling him that they almost had sex on the couch. She walked off so Jack wanted an explanation. She told him that it just happened. EJ knew Xander needed a lawyer to help him with his case. Xander thought he could get Justin to help him. He reminded him that he never won a case. Gwen appreciated Jack defending her. He said she didn’t do anything wrong and that it was on Xander. She reminded him that he forgave her and that Xander deserved a second chance. He wanted to know why she was defending him.   EJ gave Xander the run down of his charges. EJ told him that his name could make a difference in helping him. He said Xander would get a slap on the wrist if he helped him as long as he gave him the money. Xander said he would have nothing without the money. He wouldn’t have any job prospects or nothing. EJ was about to leave when Xander stopped him.

Gwen tried to explain what happened with Xander. Jack couldn’t forgive Xander for putting her in danger. He said he just found her and didn’t want to lose her. He told her that she was his daughter and he loved her. Xander said he was willing to keep half of the money. EJ told him that he would serve half his sentence. He wanted to have something. EJ said he could reinstate him at Basic Black since the DiMeras own the company. EJ had a contract waiting for him to sign. He was willing to represent him and guaranteed that he wouldn’t go to jail if he signed the contract. He wanted to know if they had a deal. Paulina ran into Julie at the town square. She apologized to Julie for what she was willing to do to the town square. She forgave Paulina for what happened.

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Gabi found Sami’s necklace outside of Rafe’s house. Gabi asked if it was Ava’s. Ava said it wasn’t hers. Gabi said it might be Rafe’s secret girlfriend’s. Ava and Gabi argued with each other. Gabi said the necklace might belong to someone Rafe was interested in. Gabi suggested it could be Nicole’s. Ava said Nicole was her friend and wasn’t interested in Rafe. Nicole cried as she took off her wedding ring. Rafe came in to cheer her up. She told him she couldn’t go to work. She said she couldn’t hide from Holly that she was upset. He comforted her. He told her she didn’t need a man to show how great she was. He told her to move on with her life. Lucas told Allie about what happened with him, Sami and EJ’s letter. Lucas got a message from Belle. She told him the charges against Allie were dropped. Allie was free to go. EJ burned Kristen’s letter. He believed his marriage was over. Chad came in and wanted to talk about the deal he closed. EJ didn’t want to talk about it. EJ said Sami was gone and wasn’t coming back. Chad told EJ that he was sorry to hear about Sami and Lucas. EJ called Chad out for being a cheater as well. Chad told him both of their marriages were worthy of saving. EJ apologized for taking his anger out on him. He said he was going to focus on being CEO.

Allie brought Henry to the DiMera mansion. EJ was happy to see them. She said she knew what happened between him and Sami. She said Sami loved him. She asked if he could forgive Sami. EJ said Sami wasn’t around even if he wanted to forgive her. He said he didn’t know where she was. He said she went to talk to Gabi. Allie went to Rafe’s place to ask Gabi about Sami. The door to the tunnel in the DiMera mansion opened up. EJ was shocked by what he saw. Eli tried to convince Lani to forgive Paulina. He said she should do it for herself. Lani said she would try. She said she needed to know why Paulina ran hot and cold her entire life. He told her to get answers from Paulina. Paulina reminded Olivia that Lani was her daughter. Olivia said they didn’t have a choice but to let Tamara raise Lani. Olivia said Paulina’s ex was abusive. Paulina said she thought Ray was going to kill her. She said she knew if he found out, he would never let go. Olivia said Lani would have been safe with Tamara. Paulina said she couldn’t tell Lani the truth. She said she had to keep her distance. Paulina said she felt bad for not doing things with Lani. Olivia felt bad for Paulina but she thought Lani would be hurt if she found out her life was a lie.

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Shawn and Theo came in the cabin. Theo went to Ciara. Ben watched Theo hug Ciara. Theo yelled at Ben. Ciara stopped Theo from yelling at Ben. She told Theo that being at the cabin helped her remember her love for Ben. She wanted to talk to Theo alone. Shawn told Ben that Allie and Claire were arrested for helping him. Ben thought they turned him in to the police. He said he took responsibility for his actions. He said he would have done it over again because the plan worked. Shawn said he and Ciara belonged together. Shawn said he was sorry that Theo got hurt. Ciara apologized to Theo. She said she felt like she used him. He said he didn’t feel that way. He said he knew she would remember Ben one day. He said he was hoping that he could make her love him that her love for Ben wouldn’t matter. She gave him back the engagement ring. Ciara tried to let him down easy, but he couldn’t love anyone the way he loved her. He left so he could wait for Shawn in the car. Ciara went back to the cabin and asked Shawn to take Theo to Abe’s. She told Shawn it wasn’t a kidnapping. Shawn said the charges against Claire and Allie would be dropped.

Ben told Ciara that the worst was over. She was upset that she hurt Theo. Ben said they were victims of circumstance. They talked about everything that happened. She couldn’t believe he never gave up on her. He said he never would. He said they were meant to be together. Eli told Lani and Abe that Paulina’s reward offer helped Shawn find Ben. Abe was grateful, but Lani’s opinion didn’t change. Eli agreed with Lani. When Eli found out that Ben and Ciara were found, he suggested that he and Lani went home. Abe said he was going to find out what happened at the cabin. Paulina opened her door and wanted to know what the woman was doing there. The woman asked if that was a way to treat her mother. Paulina apologized to Olivia. Paulina was shocked she knew where she lived. Olivia said Paulina’s assistant told her. Olivia told Paulina that her sister was upset with her. Olivia said they wanted her away from Lani. Olivia and Paulina got in an argument. Olivia said Paulina promised to stay away from Tamara’s daughter. Paulina said they both knew Lani wasn’t Tamara’s daughter. Paulina said she was her daughter.

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EJ told Chad that Johnny was home. Chad was surprised since he just talked to him and he didn’t mention it. EJ told him about Johnny wanting money to finance his film. Chad wondered what happened. EJ let him know what happened. He wondered if Chad could persuade Johnny to work for the company. Chad wondered what was in it for him. Claire met with Theo at the pub. She offered him some coffee to make up for what she did. He didn’t want to take it. He blamed her for helping ruin his wedding. She explained why she helped Ben. He told her how Ciara got her memory back and he was back to being her friend. He thanked her because she did warn him not to be with Ciara if she got her memory back. Ciara let Ben know that she didn’t sleep with Theo. He was glad she didn’t sleep with him. She knew he was faithful to her and was thankful for that. He told her that he had to tell her something. EJ wondered why Chad needed something in order to talk to Johnny. He reminded him how he didn’t want anything to do with the company when he took over. He also said that he wanted the company to be a legacy for his children. EJ told him that they were too young. Chad said they would be grown in a blink of an eye. Johnny walked in the room and was happy to see Chad.

Theo told Claire how he was going back home because there were problems at work. The company lost their social media manager. Claire offered to take the position. Ciara wasn’t happy when she found out that Ben kissed Claire. He explained that it was just one kiss. He didn’t want her to be mad at Claire. She realized that she was terrible to Claire when she lost her memory. She thought she should go apologize to her for the way she treated her. Chad thought Johnny should follow his own path instead of working at DiMera Enterprises. Johnny was glad that he agreed with him. EJ wasn’t thrilled that Chad didn’t back him up. Theo was surprised Claire wanted to work with him and JJ. He wondered if she could start right away. She asked him if she could do the job from there. He told her that she would have to go with him. EJ refused to make it possible for DiMera Enterprises to include a media section. Johnny was upset with EJ. They started arguing until Johnny left. EJ reminded Chad how he didn’t back him up. He reminded EJ about how he helped him with Jake and then he tried to be the sole CEO of the company.

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