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Tate sent Sophia messages asking if she heard from the adoptive parents or had any pictures of the baby. Sophia wanted Tate to let it go. Amy came into her room and asked why Sophia wasn’t over it since she wasn’t pregnant anymore. She told Sophia that she was upset that she went to Chicago to have the baby and that none of them got to hold the baby. Sophia snapped and said it was hard for her and reminded her that it was her life. Amy apologized for making it about her. She said her heart was aching that Sophia was hurting. Amy said the love Sophia had in her heart for her child would never go away. She said it was how she felt about Sophia. Sophia said having her child with people who cared was helping her. Amy said she was worried about her. When she touched her head, she realized that Sophia had a fever. Amy wanted to take Sophia to the hospital. Sophia didn’t want to go, but Amy said she was going. Johnny was upset with EJ for going after Roman the way he did in court. EJ said he had to do it to establish that other people had motives to shoot him. EJ told him to trust him. Johnny said he had to meet Chanel. Belle told EJ that he did a good job. EJ yelled at her for her opening statement attacking Johnny. She said she had a job to do just like him. EJ said Johnny was her flesh and blood and asked how she could do that to him. Belle said she tried to get out of the trial, but he interfered. She said this was what a fair trial looked like. EJ tried to apologize. He said he shouldn’t have questioned her loyalty to her family after losing her father. When he tried to comfort her, she told him they couldn’t do anything until the trial was over.

Chanel and Paulina met at the town square. They wanted to trial to be over but they didn’t want EJ to pin the crime on Chanel. Chanel said she was okay with it if it could help Belle’s case. While they were talking, Johnny showed up. He told Chanel what happened in court. Johnny and Chanel wanted to go to the pub for lunch. Paulina left so they could spend time together. She said she would pray for them. Holly met with Tate at the pub. Tate said he heard that Doug left town. He said he was glad she was okay. Holly said she hoped he got his money back from the police soon. Tate said he didn’t care because finding her was more important. Holly said she didn’t deserve his kindness since it was her fault he missed his baby being born. Tate said he was where he needed to be and he didn’t have any regrets. He said he was sorry that he wasn’t going to see his baby grow up in Salem. Tate blamed Johnny for backing out of the adoption. While he was talking, Johnny and Chanel showed up. Johnny told them about what happened in court. They talked about the baby being with her parents. Johnny and Chanel went to another table. They talked about what Tate has been going through. Chanel said she wouldn’t rest until Johnny was free. Tate talked to Holly about being disappointed that he wasn’t involved with the baby’s adoption. Holly said she understood his position as well as Sophia’s. She advised him to give Sophia some space. He said she was being so sweet and brought up how she was leaving for France. Holly said she wasn’t going and decided to go to Salem U. Tate was happy that she was staying. At the DiMera mansion, Susan told EJ she had a bone to pick with him. She said he was supposed to be a better man but that didn’t last long. EJ said he was doing what he had to do for Johnny. Susan said Johnny and Chanel were innocent. She said he knew Chanel was innocent and the truth about what he did to make Johnny look innocent would come out. Belle went to Paulina to tell her that she was resigning as DA. Paulina said she wouldn’t let her quit because it would look like she was trying to affect the trial. She told Belle that she wished she could get her off the case but it was too late. Paulina said she would be happy if the case ruined Belle’s relationship with EJ. Belle agreed to stay on the case for Johnny’s sake. Sarah checked Sophia and said there was no sign of infection. She said Sophia’s uterus was contracted more than expected for someone who just gave birth. Sophia asked if that was a good thing. When Sarah asked about the sex of the baby, Sophia froze. Sophia told Sarah that she couldn’t say anything about what she thought she knew. She ended up confessing to Sarah about what happened. Sarah asked if the baby was okay. Sophia said the baby was safe and that was all she needed to know. Sarah said she needed to know more or she would have to report it.

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Roman talked to Kate about testifying in Johnny’s trial. Kate assured him that he would get through it. Roman left the pub as Philip showed up. He wanted to see how she was doing at Titan Publishing. He read One Stormy Night and believed it would be a best-seller. Philip wanted to know who the author was. Kate couldn’t tell him, but he reminded her that he’s in charge. He demanded to know who wrote the book. Kate refused to tell him. Philip was upset, but he believed he would figure out the person’s identity. He recognized some of the passages in the book and realized that Stephanie wrote the book. Kate told him not to say anything. Philip thought she was hiding her identity because her exes might figure out they were in her book. Chad ran into EJ at the town square and told him that he was Belle’s first witness. EJ wanted him to tell the truth. He would take care of the rest. Chad assured him that it would work out the way it should. Johnny walked by Belle while she was on the phone. He tried to get by without talking to her until she stopped him. She let him know that she loved him and believed in him. Johnny knew she was doing her job and walked into the courthouse. EJ arrived at the courthouse and barely talked to Belle. Johnny told EJ that Susan visited him. Susan believed he was innocent. EJ assured him that he was innocent. He had an idea who shot him. Johnny warned his father not to target Chanel because she didn’t shoot him.

Johnny’s trial began. Belle gave her opening statement. She planned to prove that Johnny tried to shoot his father. Belle said that Johnny’s actions were premeditated. She touched on the fact that EJ was representing Johnny. Belle felt like EJ would do anything to protect his son. EJ had his turn to make his opening statement. He drove it home that the DAs always had it in for the DiMeras. EJ pleaded with the jury not to punish him for his mistakes. Chad was the first to testify. He talked about what happened the night EJ was shot. Belle questioned Chad about Johnny’s relationship with EJ. She got Chad to admit that Johnny told him that he didn’t care if his father lived or died. It was EJ’s turn to cross examine Chad. He has Chad about the French doors being open to the outside and that he didn’t see Johnny at the mansion. Jada testified that Roman’s gun was the weapon used in the crime. EJ asked her if Johnny’s fingerprints were found on the gun and whether it was in his possession. Jada said no to both questions. She tried to bring up Johnny’s motives, but EJ stopped her before she could talk about it. EJ asked her if she had a motive to want to see him dead. She admitted that she had a motive and told someone that she wanted him dead. Roman was the next person to testify. He talked about Johnny learning about the gun, and he noticed it was missing. Roman said Johnny had a lot of reasons to be upset with EJ. He heard Johnny say he wanted to hurt his father. Roman went to follow Johnny only to find the gun in a planter at the DiMera mansion. He took the gun to protect Johnny and put it back. Roman noticed a missing bullet and wiped the gun clean before he put it away. Belle wanted to know why he did that. Roman admitted he was protecting his grandson. EJ cross-examined Roman. He had Roman admit that he never saw Johnny take the gun. EJ wanted to know how Roman felt about him marrying his daughter. Roman admitted that he didn’t like him marrying her. EJ asked him if he ever wanted him dead. He said that Roman had the motive, opportunity and the means to shoot him. It was his gun that shot him. EJ thought he could have shot him. Belle objected to his comments, and EJ withdrew them. He smugly sat down.

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Gabi went to the DiMera mansion to meet with Tony. He wanted to know if she had a plan to get the company back. Gabi said she didn’t have one. Tony said he had a plan. He said to cause fighting within the Kiriakis family. Gabi said she noticed that there was tension between Xander and Philip, but she didn’t know why they were fighting. Tony said someone might know why. She said she liked the plan. He said he was glad she was willing to go along with the plan since she didn’t want to turn on Xander at first. Gabi said business was business and walked out. Kayla went to see Steve at Black Patch. She said she was distracted thinking about John. He said he knew what she meant. Steve told her that Julie got her necklace back. He told her how Julie got the necklace back. Kayla said she didn’t like the idea of Doug stealing, but he did the right thing. While they were talking, Kayla told Steve about Marlena fainting in court. After Kayla left, Gabi showed up to hire Steve to investigate Xander and Philip. Steve refused to take the case. He believed they were shady, but he stayed away from personal cases. Gabi didn’t believe him. Steve said his brother-in-law and nephews were Kiriakises and Stephanie was dating Alex and had a past with Philip. He asked what was in it for Gabi. She said Xander and Philip wouldn’t let her take Gabi Chic so she had to play hardball. After some convincing, Steve changed his mind and said he would take the case.

Marlena went to work. Kayla was surprised to see her. Marlena said she didn’t have any symptoms and was there to consult with Dr. Fuller on a patient. Kayla asked her to wait a few days, but Marlena said she was that patient. Marlena said what was wrong with her wasn’t physical. She thought it had to do with her soul. Kayla asked if she was possessed again. Marlena said she wasn’t. She said there was a time when Stefano used to invade her dreams and would refer to her as his Queen of the Night. Marlena said that left her vulnerable for possession. Kayla said that was a long time ago. Marlena said she hadn’t forgotten how that felt and let her know she had a dream about being the Queen of the Night. She said Susan’s premonition had her worried too. Kayla said Stefano was dead. Marlena knew he was gone. She told her what happened when she read Rachel a story from Arabian Nights and the dream was similar. Kayla said that the story and stress was why she had the dream. Marlena said it could explain the dream. She left for her appointment and would let Kayla know what happened. While Gwen was moving her things, Julie showed up to show off the necklace. Gwen accused her of stealing the necklace. Julie said she couldn’t steal something that was hers. She told Gwen to call the police and file a report. Gwen told her to enjoy the necklace for now. Julie told her that she better not be threatening her. She warned Gwen that she would get what was coming to her if she ever showed up at the house. While they were arguing a man showed up and yelled at Gwen. When Gwen left, Julie thanked Foster. He said he missed her and she said the same thing. They talked about the necklace and his bookstore. Foster told her he was selling the bookstore to be with his family in California. He said he would miss the store, but he missed his family more. Marlena told Kayla about the appointment. She said she had more questions than answers. Marlena said she couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling. She said she didn’t know if she wanted the answers.

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Gabi found Doug and gave him a piece of her mind. He tried to stop her by apologizing for what happened. Gabi refused to let him off the hook. She called him out for betraying Arianna and Roman. Doug knew what he did. He wrote a letter for Roman and asked Gabi to give it to him. When he pulled it out the necklace came out with it. Chanel wondered if Johnny heard anything about Marlena. He didn’t hear anything yet. Susan arrived at their place. She hugged Johnny and let him know that she was there to make sure that he didn’t go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Chanel admitted that she called Susan to help them find out who shot EJ. Johnny wasn’t sure if it was a good idea because everyone didn’t believe in psychic powers, and it’s useless in court. Chanel felt like it was a start. Susan thought they would figure it out. She knew Johnny was innocent from the beginning. Susan began to work her magic leaving Chanel and Johnny confused. Johnny thought they could hire a private investigator and not rely on his grandmother’s psychic powers. Chanel told him they were desperate, and they were out of time. Johnny finally gave in and allowed Susan to figure it out. Gwen was shocked to find out that the necklace was gone. She tried to leave when Julie showed up. Julie served her with legal papers. She let Gwen know that she was being sued. Gwen told her that she couldn’t have the necklace because it’s gone. Julie wanted to know what she meant by that. Gwen accused her of stealing the necklace and used it to cover her tracks. Julie told her that she didn’t have it and wondered who did. She stormed out of the place, and they both threatened to call the police. Gwen left her room and ran into Doug. She put it together and realized that he was the one who took the necklace. Gwen ran into Gabi at the town square. They started arguing about Gabi stealing Jake from her, and Stefan cheating on Gabi. Gabi reminded her about Dimitri cheating on her. Gwen was thankful that she got Dimitri’s money. Gabi wondered if Gwen killed Dimitri. Susan showed up while they argued. She asked Gabi if she shot her son. Susan remembered seeing that Gabi was at EJ’s place the night he was shot, and she confessed to being there. Gwen enjoyed watching them talk. Susan warned Gabi that if she was responsible for EJ’s shooting, then she would be in trouble. She stormed off. Gwen thought it was funny that Gabi was accused of the shooting when she asked her if her if she killed Dimitri.

Julie was upset when Doug arrived. She demanded to know what he wanted. He told her that he was leaving Salem, but Julie didn’t care about it. Doug pulled out the necklace, and she changed her tune. She wanted to know where he got it. He said he stole it. It belonged to Julie and not Gwen. Julie knew Gwen would go ballistic once she found out the necklace was gone. She wasn’t going to tell Gwen that Doug stole it. He apologized to her again. Doug would regret throwing the love that she gave him in her face. He was about to walk away when she asked him to put the necklace on her. Doug put the necklace on her and let her look at it. Wearing it made Julie feel closer to her mother and grandmother. Julie wanted to give him Doug’s pocket watch. He thanked her for the gift. Julie offered to wire him the rest of the money he owed the loan shark once he got settled. His grandfather would want her to help him. Doug promised to pay her back. Julie just wanted him to stay out of trouble. He promised to stay out of trouble and start a new life. Sarah checked on Marlena. She told her that her blood pressure was high. Sarah wanted to run more tests. Marlena told her that she was stressed and tired. Marlena assured Belle that she was feeling okay and that they ran more tests. Sarah would tell her the results when they were done so they headed home. Rachel and Brady were at the hospital to find out about Marlena. They missed her because she left. Rachel showed Sarah the stuffed animal she got. They told Sarah that Sophia had the baby. Brady told her that they baby was fine, but she was gone. Sarah was surprised to find out that Sophia had a girl and had her out of town. Belle and Marlena arrived at the townhouse and talked about EJ’s session. She wondered if EJ was experiencing trauma or if the identity of the shooter was why he blocked it out. Marlena couldn’t say either way. She wasn’t comfortable talking about it with her. Belle didn’t want to press the issue. They talked about their loss of John. Susan arrived at the townhouse to see Marlena. She offered her condolences to Marlena. They hugged each other, but Susan felt uneasy after she did it. She told Marlena that she got a weird vibe from her. Susan said that there was trouble in the body, mind and soul. Marlena wondered what trouble she meant. Belle said it was time for her to go. After Brady left, Sarah decided to check Sophia’s chart. She knew she was right. Sophia was pregnant with a boy. Belle came back inside and saw her mother asleep on the couch. She was relieved. Marlena was dreaming about being the Queen of the Night.

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Belle talked to Marlena about how Johnny’s trial was going to take a toll on her. EJ met them so he could have his hypnosis session. Marlena stressed that she wasn’t doing the hypnosis session for him. She was doing it for Johnny. EJ let her know that he thought Johnny did it too but now he believes he’s innocent. Belle explained to EJ that hypnosis wasn’t admissible in court. EJ knew it wouldn’t be, but he was glad that he started somewhere. Marlena left to prepare for the session. Belle reminded EJ that had to keep their relationship professional during everything that’s going on. EJ didn’t want to do that, but Belle reminded him about how serious their trial was. She pointed out how Johnny was related to both of them, and EJ was the victim. EJ hesitated, but he agreed with Belle. He kissed her until Marlena broke them up. Belle left and they got started. He looked at something, but he couldn’t see what it was. EJ got frustrated because he didn’t know what it was. Marlena stopped the session. He couldn’t tell who it was. Marlena wanted to know if it was because he thought Johnny did it. She let him know that he seemed troubled by his memories. His memories were still blocked. EJ thought his memories could harm him. She thought he was trying to say Johnny was the shooter. Marlena let him know that Johnny was innocent. EJ thought he was innocent too. She’s willing to keep going. They had to unlock his memories. Paulina told Abe that she was nervous about being called as a witness at Johnny’s trial. She was afraid that she would send Johnny to prison. Paulina believed he was innocent. She thought Chanel was innocent too. Abe reminded her that she had an obligation to tell the truth. He believed everything would be okay. She asked him if Johnny had a shot of winning. Abe told her that the evidence against Johnny was circumstantial. Unfortunately, he’s seen guilty verdicts with less evidence.

Johnny and Chanel were getting ready for his trial. He admitted that he was scared because he threatened his father with a gun. Johnny wanted him dead at one point. Chanel told him that he didn’t do it. She said what mattered was that he stopped himself. Johnny said he still looked guilty. Chanel reminded him that his father was defending him, and he might blame her for the crime. He knew that Chanel would never let him take the fall for what he did. Chanel thought they couldn’t wait for the truth to come out. They had to make it come out. Johnny and Chanel didn’t shoot EJ, and they weren’t going down for it. They had to find someone who could remember if EJ couldn’t do it. Everyone headed to the courthouse for the trial. Belle called EJ to find out why he wasn’t at the courthouse. She wanted to know if he remembered something. EJ arrived a few minutes later. He told her that he didn’t remember anything. Him getting shot wasn’t the most traumatic thing that happened. She wondered what could be worse. Belle knew he was dealing with trauma. It’s not something that could be rushed. EJ told her that he had another session scheduled. Marlena hugged Johnny outside of the courtroom. She assured him that she would be there for him. EJ told Johnny that it was time. Everyone took their places in the courtroom. The judge called the jury into the room. Marlena and Abe sat in the gallery. She became woozy and dropped into her chair. Marlena passed out on Abe. Belle called Brady and told him about what happened to Marlena. She begged her mother to wake up. EJ and Johnny watched them helplessly.

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Xander was playing with Victoria. Sarah showed up to see Victoria. Xander let her see Victoria. When they put Victoria down, they talked about what they were going to do about her. Xander said he didn’t want to hurt Victoria and suggested they deal with it head on. Sarah said she was willing to figure things out, but they needed to talk about his anger. She said she knew he wouldn’t hurt Victoria, but leaving her with a man who could snap so easily scared her. Sarah said that was what was holding her back. Xander said he wouldn’t hurt Philip. Sarah told him that he hurt other people. Xander said if she didn’t trust him, they were stuck. Sarah said that wasn’t true. She advised him to take anger management counseling. He asked if she would agree to joint custody if he did. She said she would. Xander agreed to get counseling. He said he wanted a formal agreement and the only way to do that was to get separated. Holly went to the pub. Doug was happy to see her. She said it was his fault for not saying that the thugs were after him again. Holly was upset that he kept her and Arianna from each other. Doug said he was only after Arianna because he couldn’t have her. Holly said she thought something would happen between them but that was over. Doug apologized to her, but she told him to apologize to Arianna. He said he would do it before he left. She asked if he was leaving town. He said he didn’t want anyone else to be in danger and didn’t think the loan sharks would come after anyone else when he’s gone. Holly asked if he was going to talk to Julie to which he said he wasn’t. She told him he could give Julie closure. While they were talking, Arianna showed up and slapped Doug. Doug said he deserved that. Holly left the pub. Arianna said she cared about him and he almost got her killed. She said she wanted to forget about him and left the pub.

Tate asked Sophia where the baby was. Sophia said she was gone. She told Tate and Brady that the adoptive parents took the baby. Tate asked if she gave his baby away without asking him. He was furious and started yelling until Brady told him to calm down. Sophia said she and the parents being together when she went into labor was a sign that it was meant to be. She gave Tate the paperwork to sign, but Tate refused to sign them. Sophia said he had to sign them, but Brady said Tate had concerns about what happened. He said he did too. Tate yelled at Sophia for doing this without asking him. Sophia said he was at the lake. She said she tried calling him, but he didn’t answer. Tate said he was saving Holly’s life. He told her what happened. Sophia said giving birth in a strange place was scary for her. Tate apologized to her. He asked for the adoptive parents’ address so he could meet his daughter and would sign the papers. Sophia said he couldn’t do that. She said she promised the parents that they would have time to bond with the baby. Sophia said it was an open adoption, but they could back out. She took out her phone and showed him pictures of a couple holding a baby. Sophia said they struggled with the adoption and asked if he wanted to ruin it. Brady wanted to know something about the parents. Sophia lied about the parents. She said they could move on with their lives once he signed the papers. Tate agreed to go along with it. Gabi met with Tony at the DiMera mansion. She said she was intrigued by his business proposition. He said he wanted his company back and needed information. Tony said she could get information on Xander and Philip. Gabi refused to do it. Tony said he would give her the rights to Gabi Chic. Gabi said he would only do that if she did what he wanted. She said she would have done it before, but Xander has been nice to her and she didn’t want to betray him. Tony said she was never loyal to anyone and he admired that about her. When Gabi was about to leave, Tony offered to let her run all of DiMera Enterprises. Gabi wondered why he would do that for her. She thought he would want a DiMera to do it. Tony said she was a DiMera. He said he wanted input and would work behind the scenes. Gabi agreed to do it.

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Sarah and Javi were at the hospital and talked about what happened with Arianna and Holly. While they were talking, they mentioned Tesoro. He admitted that he wasn’t looking forward to giving up the baby. Sarah knew how he felt because she lost Rachel and now Victoria. Kayla was on the phone with Bo when EJ walked into her office. He thought it was a personal call. Kayla told him that he should want to know how the drug was doing. They went back and forth about the drug. EJ told her that he needed an office. He decided that he wanted her office. Kayla told him that he could use the morgue. EJ laughed and reminded her that she didn’t run the hospital because he’s in charge. He was the reason why it’s not bankrupt. Kayla wasn’t happy with him and yelled at him about what’s happening at the hospital. EJ told her to make it work. She warned him to get it together or she would resign. Kayla would have resigned, but she cared about the patients. She told him to accept her resignation or back off. He asked her if he could use her office for his meeting. She walked out of the room. Sarah called Xander and yelled at him for keeping Victoria from her. He didn’t cave so she told him off. Kayla overheard Sarah yelling and wondered what happened. Sarah told her about her issues with Xander. Kayla joked that she could have her brother send ISA agents scare Xander.

Sophia expressed to Melinda that she was worried about lying about the baby. Melinda assured her that she would remain by her side through everything. Tate called Sophia, but she wouldn’t answer. she thought he would be heartbroken. She was worried that Tate would see Tesoro and realize that he’s their baby. Melinda assured her that no one would find out the truth about Tesoro. She was going to take care of the paperwork. Sophia had to remember to do her part. Melinda advised her to live her life. Tate told Brady they had to leave because the baby was coming. He told Brady about the kidnapping. They also talked about Sophia and the baby. Tate wanted to go to Chicago immediately. Brady stopped Tate and told him that he would drive. Tate didn’t know what hospital Sophia went to. He was determined to find her. Sophia called Tate before they left the townhouse. She told him that she was on her way home. He was shocked, but she told him that she had the baby. The baby was a girl. Tate got off the phone with Sophia and told Brady the news. Brady was excited about becoming a grandfather. Tate told him that he wouldn’t be a grandfather for long. He wanted to meet her. Tate said he wasn’t ready to be a father. He knew that he was going on a trip near Sophia’s due date. Tate wondered why she didn’t wait for him. Sophia arrived at the townhouse. Tate wanted to know how she was back in Salem so fast and what happened to the baby.

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