Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Doug told Holly that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he thought it was time to come clean. Holly didn’t think he should say anything yet, but Doug thought time was running out. He thought it would be worse if someone else told her. Doug wanted to wait until he got the necklace back but he didn’t think it would happen. Holly was worried and thought he would hurt Julie. She thought he was brave for confessing and believed Julie would be proud of him for confessing. Tate called Julie and to tell her Doug stole the necklace. Julie didn’t believe it until he told her he heard it from Doug. Tate ended the call. When Holly went back to Tate’s place, she told him she wasn’t an accomplice anymore. She said Doug promised not to say anything about her when he confessed to Julie about the necklace. Tate told her he had to tell her something. Before Tate could tell her, Holly interrupted him to say that Doug was a good guy and hoped Julie would see it too. When Doug went home, Julie was upset. He asked her if something was wrong to which she said it was. She told him how upset she was over the necklace and how it was a family heirloom. While she was talking, she said she couldn’t believe anyone would steal the necklace for money. She asked if he would know anyone who steal the necklace for money. Julie asked if he stole the necklace. Doug told her he was going to confess to it. Julie didn’t believe him and threw him out of the house.

Brady called Marlena to find out what was going on with John. Marlena updated him and said hopefully they would see John soon. When Marlena got off the phone, Steve came in and said he didn’t have any news. He said his contracts were talking to the locals so they could find out something soon. Steve suggested that they rest. Marlena said she wanted to find John. She said the other times they separated, they knew they would see each other again. While Marlena and Steve ate breakfast, she talked to him about the times she and John saved each other over the years. Steve promised her that he would do whatever it took to reunite her with John. Ava ran into EJ and reminded him about the last time they saw each other. EJ acted as if he didn’t know what she was talking about. Ava flashed back to Melinda giving her the gun and told him she could still get justice. EJ reminded her that Brady could lose Rachel if she said anything. He told her Rachel Blake wouldn’t be a problem for her anymore. Ava let him now that he may feel safe now, but it didn’t mean he was. When Brady showed up, EJ walked away. Brady asked if they could talk, but Ava didn’t want to talk to him. She told him that Rachel Blake was gone so she wouldn’t be a problem anymore. Brady thought that would make him and Ava okay to which she reminded him about his daughter. She said something was always coming between them and said they shouldn’t see each other anymore. Ava said she knew the timing was bad, but she had to protect herself and her heart. Melinda went to the DiMera mansion to get the immunity deal. Kristen told her that EJ made her mother disappear as soon as he finds out about the immunity deal. Melinda told her that EJ had the upper hand, but Kristen said they had to force his hand. EJ showed up after Kristen told Melinda her plan. He wondered what was going on. Kristen told him she would make him CEO to bring her mother back. EJ didn’t believe her. She said having her mother back was more important than the job. Kristen asked if they had a deal. EJ said he didn’t trust her and having Rachel back was too risky. When he walked away from her, she said she would make him pay.

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Beyond The Gates Short Recap Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Dani was at the country club when Vernon arrived. He told her about what’s going on with Bill and Hayley. Vernon let her know that she’s been a handful, but she was his handful. He was determined to be there for her if she needed him. Dani left to meet with Chelsea. She left her drink behind so Vernon drank some of it. He was surprised to find out that she was drinking so heavily. Dani was talking to the people planning the fashion show. They liked what she did at Bill and Hayley’s wedding. Her actions were perfect for her brand. Dani liked what she heard from the duo. Chelsea arrived at the meeting and made an announcement to Dani. She told her that she didn’t want to model anymore. Naomi was at Orphie Jean’s when the women suing Bill’s company arrived. They informed her that they didn’t need her services anymore. The women planned to sue Bill’s company but they didn’t want to put Naomi in the middle of the case. Naomi told the women that she knew how to bring her father down because she knew how he operated. She was willing to represent them if they wanted her to do it. The women wanted to be sure that she wouldn’t back out. Naomi talked to them about the defense she planned to use to go against her father. She wanted to prove that the company knew that Mike was harassing the women. Bill, Tomas and Mike were at the office. Mike made an inappropriate joke which bothered Bill and Tomas. He went a step too far when he said something about Hayley so he left the room. Naomi arrived at the office shocking Bill. She didn’t tell him about the lawsuit. Bill tried to smooth things over with her. He told her that he loved her. While they were talking, Bill found out about the lawsuit. He was shocked by her betrayal.

Martin was still dealing with his nightmares from the past. Smitty was worried about him. Martin dismissed Smitty’s concerns. He tried to downplay what he was dealing with by saying that he wasn’t getting much sleep. Smitty got the impression that he was running for a higher office. Martin didn’t say one way or the other if he was running for another position. Vernon let Anita know about Martin’s plans to run for president. She didn’t approve of the plan. Anita didn’t think he could survive the scandal. Vernon felt like Martin’s secret was bad enough to ruin his life. He didn’t think Martin’s family could be protected from the fallout of his secret. They would be destroyed with Martin. Vernon and Anita wanted Martin to meet them at the country club to talk him out of running for president. Martin arrived at the club and assured his grandparents that he could control how much information came out about him. Anita reminded him that Bill knew his secret. She told him that Bill couldn’t be trusted. Martin became heated and reminded them how they were the ones who got him interested in politics. They told him the family could still do good things without being at the White House. Martin’s anger grew while they were talking. Smitty was upset too because he overheard enough to find out that Martin was keeping something from him again.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Sharon and Phyllis have a long talk and decide to work together to slowly let go of the hatred they have always had for each other and at least try to be civil towards each other.

Victor tells Lily that he thinks Aristotle Dumas is going to try to take over Winters Inc. Victor thinks that Dumas sent Damian to town to insinuate himself into her family because Dumas sent
Damian information about her family three months before Damian came to Genoa City.

Lily later tells Devon what Victor told her and that she doesn’t think they should trust Damian.

Sally wonders why Aristotle Dumas is calling Billy on the phone and sending him so many text messages. Billy tells Sally that Dumas wanted to congratulate him on the upcoming launch of Abbott Communications. Billy also tells Sally that Dumas also found out that Jill took Abbott Chancellor away from him and sold it to Victor. Billy tells Sally that Dumas is keeping an eye on Abbott Communications because he might want to invest in the company. Billy later returns Aristotle Dumas’s call and tells him he’s got the quid pro quo he promised to give him.

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Beyond The Gates Short Recap Monday, March 24, 2025

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Eva saw Tomas at the hospital and pretended to have an injury to get his attention. Tomas let her know that he and Kat were keeping things casual. When Eva kept asking him about his relationship with Kat, he wondered why she was interested. He asked if Kat said something to scare her aware. While they were talking, Kat called to invite him to lunch. When Tomas met with Kat she asked if he was afraid to be intimate with her because she’s a virgin. Tomas denied that was the reason why. He was affectionate with her. Later on, Kat met with Chelsea and talked to her about her lunch with Tomas. She told Chelsea she was saving herself for the man she loved, but Tomas was making her change her mind.

Doug and Vanessa ate at Orphie Jean’s. When Doug left, Joey showed up. Joey went to Vanessa’s table at Orphie Jean’s. He asked her to help him get a house for his aging mother. While they were talking, Doug came back and saw them together. Doug got a text about going to the casino. He left to go to the casino. After Joey was finished talking to Vanessa, he went to the casino. Doug won his game which upset Joey. Joey told Randy that Doug could win for now, but he was going to make sure he losses any future games. At the precinct, Jacob talked to Elon about Marcel being a crooked cop. He told Elon about seeing Joey and Marcel talking to each other. Elon suggested that he not worry about it and keep his nose clean. After Elon and Jacob were finished talking, he went to talk to Marcel. He warned Marcel not to put Jacob’s life in danger. When Marcel and Elon finished talking, he called Joey to warn him to be more careful about doing his business in broad daylight. Joey reminded him that he paid him to take care of things like that. Naomi wanted Anita’s advice on whether or not she should take the sexual harassment case against her father. Anita said the decision was up to her, but the Dupree women never back down from a challenge.

 

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Days Short Recap Monday, March 24, 2025

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JJ told Julie that she needed proof that Melinda had the necklace that was stolen from the time capsule. Leo tried to talk Melinda into giving the necklace back, but she didn’t want to do it. They threatened each other, but it didn’t change anything. Leo walked away to join Javi, and Melinda had to go to the police station. Julie had proof that Melinda had the necklace from the time capsule. While they were at the station, it turned out that Julie was basically bluffing about having proof. Melinda dismissed everything and walked out of the station. Gabi noticed how happy Javi was, but she was worried about him. Javi told her that the things people say about Leo have been said about her. Gabi conceded and told him that she wouldn’t be a fan of Leo’s. She was willing to give him a chance. JJ called Gabi and asked her to meet him at the Bistro. She left the house.

Holly and Tate were spending time together when Doug reached out to her. She let him know that he wasn’t interrupting anything. Doug filled Holly in about the necklace while Tate rolled his eyes. He suggested that he and Holly go to the park. Doug wanted to come up with a plan in case the cops wanted to talk to them. Holly agreed to meet with Doug. Doug called Julie and found out that Melinda didn’t mention his name to her. He wasn’t happy that Julie planned to find the person responsible for Melinda getting the necklace. Tate was upset that Holly was involved in the stolen necklace situation. He pointed out that Doug stole from his dead grandfather’s wife. Tate wasn’t being a jealous boyfriend. He was worried about her. After Holly left, Tate called Julie to let her know that he had information about the stole necklace.

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GH Short Recap Friday, March 21, 2025

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Ava asks Alexis for a loan from the Cassidine Estate because she needs to pay her taxes or she will lose her gallery. Alexis tells Ava she won’t give her a loan because it will upset Kristina.

Kristina later talks to Lucky and tells him Sonny will soon have heart surgery and she is worried about him. Kristina also tells Lucky that what really makes her angry is that Sonny didn’t go to court to fight for sole custody of Avery because he doesn’t need any stress right now because of his heart condition. Kristina tells Lucky that he agreed to joint custody of Avery with Ava and Ava doesn’t have the money to take care of Avery. Lucky advises Kristina to let go of this hatred of Ava because it will only hurt her and baby Adela would want her mom to be happy.

Nina isn’t happy that Willow turned down her offer to buy her a house and has decided to move in with Drew. Nina uses Willow’s spare key to get into Drew’s house to look inside Drew’s safe for anything that will help her change Willow’s mind about Drew.

Valentin asks Alexis to go to the police station because he needs her to do something for him.

Curtis tells Kai to keep his guard up around Drew because Drew can’t be trusted. Kai and Portia appear with Drew at a press conference to promote his new Pediatric sports program.

Jason meets with Valentin at the police station and promises to do a favor for him in the future if he tells him everything he knows about Jack. Valentin tells Jason he thinks Jack is still the head of the WSB but he is using being the chief of the WSB field office as a cover. Valentin also tells Jason that Jack will do anything to get what he wants but now his weakness is Carly because he is in love with her. Valentin tells Jason that the only way to protect Carly from danger is to get her away from Jack. Jason goes to the hospital and tells Carly that her relationship with Jack is over now.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 21, 2025

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Rafe and JJ talked about Gabi and how she was upset over what happened with Arnold. JJ said he would make EJ pay for what he did. Rafe told him about the lead he and Jada had. Doug asked for Julie’s advice on how to tell a girl how he felt about her. Julie told him the thing she and Doug did. She told him about Doug taking her to the Bistro and wanted to go there. When they were on their way to the Bistro, they ran into JJ and invited him to go with them. Holly went to see Tate. He told her that Theresa went to California because Kimberly’s leukemia progressed. Holly offered sympathy for him. Tate wondered why she was being nice to him after their fight. Holly told him she loved him. They talked about their fight. Tate admitted that he was jealous of Doug and was afraid of losing her. Holly said nothing was going on between them. She needed someone to talk to since they don’t see each other that much. He told her the adoption may work out, but EJ was the problem. Holly said EJ would be able to fix things with Amy. Kristen told Jada that her mother would take the plea deal after Melinda looked at the deal. Jada warned her that time was running out. When Kristen left, Rafe showed up and invited Jada out to dinner. Jada told him she got Kristen to agree to Rachel’s testimony. Rafe said he was glad she had her job back. He said he would rather have his investigator job. Rafe said he wanted to make her his wife. He said he never made wedding plans with her and hated how Arnold ruined their wedding. While he was talking, he noticed her ring gone. Jada said she thought Arnold still had it. Rafe didn’t care about it because his focus was making her his wife.

Kristen met with Melinda at the Bistro so she could look at the plea deal. Melinda said it was a good deal for Rachel but bad for EJ. She told Kristen to have Rachel sign it and testify. When Julie, Doug, and JJ came in the Bistro, she noticed Melinda wearing the necklace Julie went to the table and asked Melinda where she got the necklace. Kristen walked away from the table. Julie told Melinda she was wearing stolen property and wanted it back. When Melinda laughed at her, Julie asked JJ to arrest her. Melinda said JJ couldn’t arrest her for wearing a necklace that looked like Julie’s grandmother’s necklace. She said she wouldn’t be wearing stolen jewelry. JJ asked where Melinda got the necklace to which she said she got it from a private jeweler. Julie said she never reported it stolen so Melinda said for them to leave. Julie wanted to report it to the police and took a picture of Melinda wearing the necklace. JJ and Julie walked out the Bistro while Doug and Melinda looked at each other. While talking to Rachel, EJ realized Kristen took a deal to sell him out. He went to the safe and took out the serum and warned her that she wouldn’t be testifying against anyone. He let her know what the plan was before he stuck her with the serum. After he stuck her with the serum, he said he wasn’t sure how much she would remember. When he asked if she had anything to say to Kristen, she demanded to know where Kristen was. Rachel pretended to lose her memory until she slipped up. When EJ realized she was pretending, she told him she remembered everything. She admitted that she saw him playing with the serum before, so she switched it out with a placebo. Rachel said she would be testifying against him after all to which EJ said she wouldn’t be and went towards her. When Kristen came home, she wondered where Rachel was. EJ said he didn’t know. He said she left without saying a word. Kristen realized he was up to something and knew he was lying. She asked where her mother was. EJ told her not to worry when there was nothing she could do about it. When he left, Kristen picked up Rachel’s gun. At the police station, Julie asked JJ how Melinda got the necklace. Melinda warned Doug that she was going to throw him under the bus if something happened to her over the necklace.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Gabi told Rafe that Belle was sleeping with EJ so there wouldn’t be justice. Rafe said he understood why she recused herself from the case. He wanted to go to the police station and see what was going on. Before he left, he told her EJ wouldn’t get away with what he did. Javi came in and told Gabi that Leo was moving in with them. Gabi said he wasn’t moving in. She reminded him of the things Leo did. to Will and Sonny. Gabi said Leo was a monster who hurt people. While Gabi was talking about Leo, Javi let her know that she was in love with him. When Leo came in, she told him to leave. Javi said he would leave if she kicked Leo out. Gabi changed her mind and agreed to let Leo stay but warned him that he would answer to her if he hurt Javi. She left them alone. Paulina went to Jada’s office. Jada told Paulina that she was certain that Rafe was being held at Aremid and told her about what happened with EJ at the DiMera mansion. Jada said Rafe was there and EJ panicked when she went down in the tunnels and moved him. Paulina said she would never get a DiMera to turn against another DiMera. Jada reminded her that Rachel wasn’t a DiMera so they could get her to flip.

At the DiMera mansion, Kristen pulled out Rachel’s gun. Rachel walked in and asked for the gun. When Kristen didn’t give her the gun, Rachel suggested putting it on the mantle. Kristen reminded her that her daughter lived there. Rachel agreed but wanted to keep it as an heirloom. While they were talking, Kristen brought up how Rachel could have taken her away from the DiMeras. When Rachel got upset, Kristen said she was glad to have her back in her life. Kristen said they had to be careful because Jada was investigating them, but Rachel wasn’t worried about it. Jada showed up at the DiMera mansion. She demanded Rachel’s testimony about Rafe. Jada warned her she would go down with EJ if she didn’t give her testimony. EJ went to the pub to confront Kate about telling Johnny how he was conceived. Kate said she didn’t want to tell him, but Johnny pushed him. While she was defending herself, she blurted out that Roman was the one who told Johnny his secret. EJ wanted to hurt Roman, but Kate stopped him by reminding him that he was already in trouble with the police. She told him actions had consequences and blamed him for what happened. Kate reminded him that he hired Arnold to take over Rafe’s life again and tempted fate by working with the man who raped Sami. She said she and Roman would never forgive him. EJ said she was just trying to pay him back to which she said she wasn’t sadistic. She reminded him of all the things that were done to Sami and thought it was time it came out. Kate said people in Salem may have forgotten what he’s done, but she hasn’t. EJ told her she may hate him, but Johnny never needed to know the truth. He said she would pay for opening her mouth. While he was talking, he threatened to expose the things she had done. He said he may ruin her sons’ lives. Kate threatened to kill him if he hurt any of her children. After EJ left, Paulina showed up. Kate told her that EJ threatened her children. Johnny ran into Rafe. They talked about EJ being responsible. Johnny said he wished he could find the proof against his father. Rafe said EJ would go to prison if there was proof of what he did. Johnny said he was happy that EJ would go to prison after what he did to his mother. Rafe thought he was talking about Arnold, but Johnny corrected him and said he was talking about EJ raping his mother. He was surprised Johnny knew about that. Johnny wanted to know why no one told him about it. Rafe apologized and said it was Sami’s story to tell. Johnny said Sami was trying to protect EJ and not him. He questioned how Sami could have married EJ and build a life with a man like that. Rafe said she was his mother and the victim. In Jada’s office, Kristen called Melinda to let her know he needed her. Jada walked in with the immunity deal for Rachel. Kristen refused the deal and said her mother had nothing to do with EJ. Jada asked if Kristen was going to let her mother live her life in a cell. She said she wanted Kristen to sell EJ out. Kristen agreed to the deal but said she wanted her lawyer to look at it first. At the DiMera mansion, Rachel let EJ know that Kristen was working out a deal for her even if it meant he was in trouble. EJ thanked her for the warning and pulled out the memory serum. He let her know that she wouldn’t say anything to the police.

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Sonny and Laura had a talk. Sonny tells Laura that Valentin broke into the house and the reason that he didn’t kill Valentin is because he thought of what she would say to him. Sonny tells Laura that she would tell him not to kill Valentin because Charlotte needs her father. Laura tells Sonny that since she is Mayor and he does what he does they are going to disagree but she thinks that he is trying to be a better man and it is an exciting time to be his friend right now.

Brook Lynn gets into a big argument with her mom because Brook Lynn can’t trust Lois since she told Gloria that she gave her baby up for adoption and didn’t bother to tell her that her grandmother about the adoption. Brook Lynn tells Lois that she told Chase that Dante is the father of her child because she doesn’t want to keep any secrets from Chase. Brook Lynn assures Lois that Chase won’t tell Dante the truth. Lois tells Brook Lynn that she thinks they need some time apart so she is going upstairs to pack and she is going back home to Bensonhurst. Chase tells Lulu to leave Brook Lynn alone and not tell Dante that he has a child or he will arrest her for breaking into Martin’s room and looking at confidential attorney files.

Jack is about to kill Valentin but Anna arrives and persuades Jack not to kill Valentin because she is going to arrest him and make sure he pays for his crimes. Anna tells Valentin that it is time he pay for his crimes so she will not let him escape this time.

Jason tells Jack to stay away from Carly because he doesn’t intend to have Carly be poisoned because of him again.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Cody gets arrested for stealing his own car because the arresting officer transposed the numbers on Cody’s license plate. Cody asks Alexis to represent him, and Alexis tells Molly to recuse herself because they have a family connection.
Ric happens to be at the courthouse and offers to represent Cody. Ric and Alexis get into an argument because Ric wants to help Cody but Cody explains the mix up to Molly and she drops the case and Cody is let go. Cody tells Ric that he should try to be civil with Alexis because his arguments with her hurt Molly. Molly tells Alexis that she should stop letting Ric goad her into arguments.

Ava’s accountant tells her that, despite the money that Nina loaned her, she is still broke because she needs to pay her taxes. Ava’s accountant tells her that she has to tighten her budget even further and he also takes away all her credit card except for one.

Tracy takes great pleasure in telling Drew that Martin is on his way to California with a federal Marshall because he didn’t pay alimony to one of his wives. Drew tells Tracy he can get another lawyer so she better get ready to move the crypt. Tracy tells Drew she will fight him and take away everything he has if he doesn’t leave the family crypt in its place.

Nina tells Willow that she will buy her a house so she doesn’t need to move in with Drew. Willow agrees to think about it and then heads to Drew’s place to talk to him. Willow arrives while Tracy and Drew are still arguing and Willow tells Tracy if she would have Wiley and Amelia welcomed Drew into the family he would have been the most loyal Quartermaine but since she didn’t do it she brought this on herself. Tracy tells Willow she will soon be saying those words to herself. Willow tells Tracy that Drew is a good man and Wiley and Amelia love him and are excited to move into his house.

Valentin stops by Laura’s place, but Charlotte isn’t home because she is at the Quartermaine’s with Rocco. Laura promises to protect Valentin if he turns himself in to the police. Valentin tells Lulu he can’t turn himself in it’s too late for that now. Valentin asks Lulu to tell Charlotte that he loves her more than anything and he will always be with her.

Sonny calls Jack that Valentin is in town, and he will have a boat waiting for him at pier 55. Jack repays Sonny’s favor by telling him Carly is in hospital. Anna tells Sonny and Jason that the Champagne that poisoned Carly was meant for Jack. Sonny tells Jason to go to pier 55 and make sure Jack finishes the job on Valentin. Anna calls Jack and leaves a message telling him not to kill Valentin. Jack arrives at pier 55 just as Valentin is about to get on the boat, points a gun at him, and says it’s over my friend.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Stephanie assured Philip that she wouldn’t say anything about the letter. Xander was listening to Stephanie and Philip, but he only heard part of the conversation. He heard Philip tell Stephanie to keep their little secret. Stephanie made peace with her decision not to tell Alex about the secret. She spotted Xander lurking around them. Philip was surprised that Xander overheard them talking. They tried to cover up what they talked about, but Xander hoped Stephanie didn’t do anything to ruin her relationship with Alex. Philip wanted Xander to go back to the office with him, but he had something to do. After Xander walked off, Stephanie asked Philip if he thought he heard them. Philip didn’t think Xander heard them. Stephanie wasn’t sure about that. Philip felt bad about lying to Xander, but he wanted to live so he wasn’t going to say anything. Stephanie was upset about what Philip did even though she’s not going to tell the truth. Joy wanted to talk to Alex at Titan. She wanted to clear the air with him. Alex assumed that she still had feelings for him. Joy didn’t tell him about the pregnancy. She told him that she was quitting. Alex assured her that she wouldn’t be a problem for him and Stephanie. Joy rubbed her stomach and said he didn’t know that. She decided to move back to New York to be with her family. Maggie showed up at the hospital and ran into Sarah. She talked to Sarah about her run in with Vivian at Statesville. Maggie wanted to talk about Victor’s letter to Philip. Sarah froze when she heard that. Vivian was happy that the letter helped Philip get back into Titan. She was also happy that she could forge a new relationship with Philip. Maggie didn’t realize that Vivian and Philip had a relationship. Sarah didn’t say much about it. She chalked it up to Vivian being delusional. Xander arrived at the hospital, and Maggie told him about her conversation with Vivian. Sarah cut Maggie off by sending her to work. She kept Maggie from talking about the forged relationship. Xander told Sarah about overhearing Philip and Stephanie keeping a secret from Alex. He told her that he knew what the secret was. Xander asked Sarah if she knew about it too. Sarah became visibly nervous.

Shane called Theresa to let her know that he had some news about Kimberly. He told her that her cancer returned. Shane wanted to tell the kids about it first. He assured her that Kimberly beat cancer before and can do it again. Theresa was devastated by the news. Shane assured her that she wouldn’t be alone. He was going back to LA to be with her. Shane said there was something she could do. Brady talked to Tate about what Marlena and Steve found out from Shane. Marlena and Steve were going to Estonia because it was John’s last known location. Tate didn’t feel hopeful about the lead, but Brady assured him that Steve was a good PI. He could find out what happened to John. Brady shifted gears and talked to him about Holly. He told him that Paulina might have gotten through to Amy, but he wasn’t sure if she’ll change her mind. Tate thought the baby was better off with Johnny and Chanel. Brady didn’t like the idea of EJ being part of his grandchild’s life. He was willing to support it if everyone was on board with it. Tate wondered if John would be disappointed in him if he came home. Brady assured him that John would come home and wouldn’t be disappointed with him. Theresa arrived at the townhouse, and she was very upset. She told them about what happened with Kimberly. Theresa decided to go to California to be with her mother. The trio share an emotional goodbye as she prepared to go to California. Xander told Sarah that Stephanie and Philip were having an affair. He thought it was the only explanation that made sense. Sarah didn’t think he should say anything about it since he was getting along with Philip. Xander didn’t like it because he was betraying a family member either way.

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Beyond The Gates Short Recap Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Andre showed up at Dani’s house and found her passed out. When she woke up, she told him that she doesn’t drink that much. Andre said she could have gotten hurt or worse. Dani didn’t want him to tell anyone what he saw. He agreed not to say anything because the family would want to stage an intervention, and he would have to explain why he was there. When he finished helping her, he wanted to leave. She stopped him from leaving because she wasn’t ready to let him go, but she was ready to stop drinking. After Andre was finished with Dani, he went to see Nicole. He told her he was putting his feelings for Ashley behind him. Nicole was glad to find out that he was moving on from Ashley. While Derek was fixing Ashley something to eat, she flashed back to Andre trying to kiss her. When Derek had to leave for work, Ashley looked at the collage Andre gave her. Jan came over to see Ashley. Ashley showed her the collage Andre took. Ashley asked if she wanted it. Jan wondered why she was giving it away. Ashley told her that Andre tried to kiss her.

Hayley talked to Bill about the way people are treating her. She thought he was trying to minimize her feelings and suggested they call off their marriage. Bill told her to forget about the Duprees. Hayley said it wasn’t easy and accused him of enjoying it as much as Dani enjoyed torturing her. Bill surprised her with a romantic evening. Eva wanted to watch television, but Leslie wanted to focus on bringing down the Richardsons now that she had access to their house. She told Leslie about the argument she had with Kat over Tomas. Leslie advised her to stay away from him. They ended up arguing over it. Leslie told her to leave Kat alone and told her about the new plan. She told Eva to plan an even around Ted so they could expose him. Leslie thought Ted and Nicole’s anniversary was the perfect opportunity.

 

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GH Short Recap Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Brook Lynn tells Chase that Dante is the father of her baby and Chase tries to persuade Brook Lynn to tell Dante about the baby. Brook Lynn tells Chase that she doesn’t want to disrupt Dante or their son’s life because their son may not know that he is adopted. Brook Lynn promises Chase that if her and Dante’s son comes looking for her and Dante then she will tell Dante he has a son. Brook Lynn asks Chase not to tell Dante the truth about his son. Chase agrees not to tell Dante the truth.

Valentin sneaks into Sony’s house to get something he left behind, but Sonny catches him. Valentin apologizes to Sonny for tampering with his medication and explains that Jack made him do it because he threatened Charlotte. Valentin also tells Sonny that a hit man named Smolinsky bought the incendiary device that set off the bomb in his penthouses. Valentin tells Sonny he doesn’t know the name of the person who v hired the hit man.

Sasha tells Jason that Willow can’t find out that she is pregnant with Michael’s child because she could use the information in court to get custody of Wiley and Amelia. Sasha tells Jason they must protect Michael. Jason agrees not to tell Carly that Sasha is carrying her grandchild. Carly was poisoned with polonium and Anna calls Robin on the phone so she can give him instructions on how to stabilize Carly until they can get the antidote to the poison. Anna calls Jason to tell him to go to the hospital because Carly is sick. Carly goes into cardiac arrest and Isiah must shock her heart to get it beating again. Jack arrives with the antidote and gives it to Isaiah to put into Carly’s IV. Jack sits by Carly’s bedside and tells her that his heart belongs to her.

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Y&R Short Recap Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Nick asks Sharon if she ever thinks that they should get back together. Sharon tells Nick that she has thought about it before but she hasn’t had fantasies about them getting back together. Nick tells Sharon he has also thought about them getting back together but he is scared he will hurt her again and that will ruin their friendship. Nick also tells Sharon that he doesn’t want to go to England with her because he thinks she should spend time with Mariah, Noah, and Faith so she can heal her ideal love. Sharon persuades Nick take more time to think about going England with her.

Traci tells Jack that she and Alan want to get married in Paris. Jack worries that Traci wants to elope, but Traci promises Jack that she and Alan won’t elope. Traci asks Jack to walk her down the aisle and he is honored to accept. Traci tells Jack, Kyle, and Diane about Alan’s phone being hacked. Traci also tells them about the strange messages Alan got on his phone about a security breach at the clinic.

Kyle tells Jack, Diane, and Traci that Phyllis and Sharon were held captive at an abandoned clinic just outside of town. Traci considers telling Alan what Kyle told her but decides not to do it because the two events couldn’t possibly be connected it is just a strange coincidence.

Chelsea surprises Adam with a lunch of quiche Lorraine and the cake she made for him when they were first dating. Adam tastes the cake and tells her that it is much better than the cake she made him when they were first dating because that cake was inedible. Adam and Chelsea make love because Chelsea is ready to make the most of their second chance.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Steve and Marlena barged in Shane’s office to which he was upset. Shane questioned how they got in his office and what they wanted. Marlena wanted to know where John was. Shane told her what he told her before. Steve wanted to know what mission John was on. Shane informed them that he couldn’t say anything. Steve and Marlena demanded to know where John was last. They said they would find out where John was and bring him home. When Marlena tried to reach out to Shane, he ended up telling her that John’s handler lost him in Estonia. Theresa ran into Xander who wanted to call the police until she told him she was out jail and paid her debt to society. Xander said she didn’t pay her debt to him. Theresa said kidnapping Victoria was wrong, but he got what he wanted except having to share everything with Philip. When Theresa thought she offended Xander, he told her working with Philip has been great. He said they brought out the best in each other. While he was talking, he brought up the forged letter she used. When Xander was about to walk away from her, she apologized for working with Konstantin. Xander warned her to stay away from his family and they wouldn’t have a problem.

At Titan, Joy looked at her pregnancy test results. Philip walked in while she was looking at them. Joy lied about what the results were. She opened up to him about causing trouble for Alex and Stephanie. A confused Philip wondered how she would cause trouble for them. Joy said her presence was a reminder that she and Alex were together. She said she was already the enemy for what almost happened with Johnny. Philip told her that Alex and Johnny were the bad ones so she shouldn’t carry the burden on her own. He advised her to talk to Alex, so they were on the same page. At the pub, Roman and Kayla talked about John. Kayla thought they could still lose John despite what Marlena and Steve were doing to find him. She said her worst nightmare was getting the call that Marlena got about Steve. Kayla said she didn’t want to lose him but didn’t know how to get him to stop playing hero. Stephanie showed up at the pub. Philip came in not too long after. He wanted to see his mother but when she wasn’t there, he asked to talk to Stephanie. They went outside to talk. A shocked Alex ran into Theresa at the town square. He told her he moved on with Stephanie. While they were talking, he told her he hoped things worked out for her. Philip asked Stephanie how things were going between her and Alex. He also wanted to know if she was going to keep quiet about the forgery. She said the truth would hurt people and warned him to stay on the same page because Alex could never know what was going on. Xander was listening to them behind a tree. Steve and Marlena made plans to go to Estonia. She said she believed Shane, but she knew he was hiding something.

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Beyond the Gates Short Recap Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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Dani was excited that she secured a gown from the Smithsonian collection for Chelsea’s fashion show. The victory made Dani feel like herself again. Chelsea didn’t share the same enthusiasm because she was thinking of how to tell her mother that she didn’t want to be a model anymore. Later Chelsea was at the club having breakfast with Kat and Tomas. Things took an awkward turn when Eva arrived at the club. Kat wasn’t happy to see her. She was upset that her mother let Eva wear one of her outfits. Kat didn’t want to eat with her and considered her an enemy. She was so upset about Eva being at the club that she wanted to end her breakfast with Tomas. They didn’t show affection towards each other because they didn’t want the Dupree family to judge their relationship. Eva started flirting with Tomas on her way out. Kat wasn’t happy about that. After Tomas left, Kat confronted Eva. Eva tried to downplay what she did. She thought Kat should talk to a therapist about why she felt threatened by her. Jacob and Marcel were on a stakeout. Marcel gave Jacob a hard time. Things picked up for them when they spotted Joey going into a sketchy building.

Naomi met with three potential clients. They used to work at Bill’s company. The clients were harassed by one of Bill’s partners named Mike. They wanted Naomi to sue her father’s company after seeing her mother take a stand against him. Naomi was the perfect choice since she didn’t get along with her father. Mike talked to Bill to get the details about Tomas’ relationship with Kat. He talked to Bill about Hayley being hot. Hayley went to the country club, but she wasn’t welcomed. The staff ignored her while she was there. She got so upset about getting ignored that she stormed off. Hayley ran into Dani on her way out. They had a brief exchange before Hayley left the club. Later Hayley talked to Bill about the way she was treated at the club. She felt like Dani should have been treated badly since she was the one shooting up the place. Bill promised her that she would be treated better by the community. He planned to bring Fairmont Crest to its knees. The community rejecting her is making her rethink their marriage. Hayley thought they should end their marriage. Dani was in her kitchen and drowned her sorrows in alcohol. She was on the floor laughing and crying.

 

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EJ apologized to Chanel when Johnny showed up at the mansion. Johnny punched EJ in the face. He let EJ know that he knew what he did. EJ tried to defend himself, but Johnny let him know that he wasn’t talking about Arnold. He informed him that Kate told him about how he was conceived. EJ slowly sat down. Chanel was surprised to hear Johnny tell EJ that he knew that he forced Sami to have sex with him to save Lucas’ life. EJ told him that he and Sami moved past it. Johnny talked about how traumatized Sami had to be after it happened, and EJ enjoyed having power over her. EJ felt like it wasn’t Kate’s place to tell him that. It’s a story that Johnny didn’t need to know about. Johnny said that he only existed because his father raped his mother. Chanel was visibly shocked by the news. Sami was called a slut because her kids had different fathers, but it was EJ’s fault it happened. Chanel wondered if everyone in the family knew about it. Johnny let her know that everyone didn’t know, but the ones who did agreed not to say anything. He was the victim of a lie. EJ tried to explain that he and Sami had feelings for each other, but she denied her feelings. Johnny thought he was blaming her for what happened. EJ told him that Stefano pushed him to do what he did to Sami because he needed the stem cells to save his life. Johnny got upset because he wasn’t taking responsibility for what he did. EJ just wanted him to understand the situation. Johnny realized he wasn’t wanted. His stem cells were the only things that were needed. He wanted to get away, but he can’t run from what he is now. Johnny told EJ that he was finished controlling him. He would never allow EJ to be around his grandchild. His family would never be part of the DiMera dynasty. EJ tried to tell him that he’s changed. He would always regret what happened, but he wouldn’t have Johnny if it didn’t. EJ asked Johnny to forgive him. Johnny was done with him. He wanted EJ to leave so he walked out of the room. Chanel tried to comfort Johnny, but he felt lost. If he had a gun, he would have killed him. EJ was in the hall and started crying. Jada and Rafe ran into Paulina at the town square. They were happy until Paulina told them about Belle. Jada wasn’t surprised by her news. She apologized for ruining Johnny and Chanel’s chance at adoption. Paulina told her what happened at the family meeting. She reinstated Jada as the commissioner. Arnold made the accusations so felt they weren’t valid. Jada and Rafe were ready to celebrate the news. They talked about what they could do to get back at EJ. Jada thought they could go to Ava since she said EJ was involved in her kidnapping. They wondered if it was possible that Rachel Blake got him to help her with the kidnapping because she threatened to tell that he was captive at Aremid. Jada suggested they go to Aremid.

Melinda was having a drink at the Bistro when Ava appeared. She noticed Ava’s hand and wondered what happened. Ava told her about everything that happened to her. Rachel Blake was free and could still hurt her. She didn’t have any protection from her. Melinda went into her purse and gave her a gun. Melinda got the gun after Connie kidnapped her. She thought Ava needed it more than she did. Rachel Blake went back to her house and searched for her gun. Kristen arrived at the house because she was worried about her. Rachel tried to hide the gun, but Kristen wanted to see it. Kristen wondered why her mother had a gun. Rachel thought Ava would try to kill her so she needed it for self-defense. Kristen wanted her to stop going after Brady and took the gun from her mother. Jada and Rafe arrived at the house and wanted answers. Jada wanted to know if they knew about EJ holding Rafe there. Brady talked to Belle about what happened with Rachel being at the townhouse. He was able to convince Kristen to let Rachel stay there. Brady told her about Rachel Blake’s latest antics. Belle assured him that putting his daughter first was the right thing to do. He thought he ruined things with Ava. Brady thought it would be good that EJ would go to jail for what he did to Rafe. Belle said she wouldn’t be prosecuting the case. Brady wondered why she wasn’t prosecuting EJ, and she admitted that she slept with EJ again. She admitted that she can’t stop sleeping with him. Brady said that she was addicted. Ava told Melinda that she didn’t need a gun, but she put it in her purse. Jada wanted answers from Rachel Blake, but she wanted her and Rafe out of her house. She and Kristen didn’t have anything to say to them. Jada told her that someone was going down for what happened to Rafe, She wanted to go after EJ, but if Rachel wasn’t careful, she would be back with a search warrant.

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Ashley ripped into Andre for trying to kiss her. She reminded him that she had a boyfriend. Nicole asked Eva to help her find “Sherry.” Dani woke up in Bill and Hayley’s house after finishing the champagne. She realized what she did and called someone to help her. Andre apologized for trying to kiss Ashley. She said she was out of line but it couldn’t happen again. Andre left the hospital. Derek showed up to tell her that he wasn’t a patient anymore. Ashley said he couldn’t leave his room without assistance. He pulled her into his lap and kissed her. Nicole said she met “Sherry” a few days ago. Eva asked if she was the person she talked off the roof, but Nicole couldn’t tell her. While Nicole was talking to Eva about “Sherry,” Ted was listening. Dani called Pam to come to Bill and Hayley’s house. Pam wanted to know why she was there and why she needed her help. Dani reminded her what Bill did to her. She told Pam she was afraid of feeling Anita’s wrath, so she needed her help. Dani wanted to get the place cleaned up before Bill and Hayley came back. Pam pulled out a bottle of champagne so Dani could switch. She also had a picture frame to replace the one Dani broke. Pam thought Dani’s tracks would be covered since she disconnected the security cameras. She wanted to hurry up and get the place cleaned, but Dani thought they had more time since Bill and Hayley were on their honeymoon.

Ted asked Nicole why she was getting in touch with the server from the gala. Nicole said the server was fired. Andre showed up with the proofs from the gala. When there was an awkward silence, Andre wondered if he was interrupting things. They said he wasn’t. Eva offered to do Nicole’s schedule, but she wanted her to go home. She told Nicole she wanted to wait for the banquet manager to tell her about “Sherry.” When Ted and Eva left, Nicole wanted to know the real reason Andre was there. Ashley tried to take care of Derek, but he said he didn’t need help. Bill and Hayley came home. He noticed the alarm wasn’t set. Dani thanked Pam for helping her. Pam said she wouldn’t have been able to do it without her. Dani said Bill and Hayley were thousands of miles away. Pam asked her to leave her name out if Bill and Hayley found out about it. Hayley reacted to seeing the picture frame. She said it was in a different spot and looked different. After Bill convinced her that nothing was going on, he wanted to pour them something to drink. When he held the bottle, Hayley noticed the inscription was gone. They realized that Dani snuck in their house. Bill offered to take care of Dani, but Hayley said she would do it. Nicole wanted Andre to tell her the truth about why he showed up at the house. Andre told her that he almost kissed her. He said Ashley knew he wanted to kiss her and was angry at him. Nicole asked if he wanted her to give him permission to kiss Ashley because she wasn’t doing it. She reminded him that Ashley was in love with Derek. Andre understood that but didn’t know where his feelings came from. He wondered if it was because she’s with someone else. Nicole said he needed someone to tell him to stay away from Ashley. Ted told Nicole that she needed to let go finding the server. While he was talking to her, Eva was listening. Nicole said there wasn’t a coincidence that “Sherry” was there to which Ted told her was why she needed to stay away from her. Hayley went to see Dani to let her know that she and Bill were home. She said she wanted to tell her personally so she wouldn’t find out on the street. Dani asked if that was the only reason why she was there. Hayley noticed a picture of her and dropped it. She told Dani that she knew she was in her house and violated it. Hayley called her out for being obsessed with her life with Bill. She warned Dani to stay away because it was bringing her to her breaking point. If she pushed Hayley to it, she said she would get a restraining order against her. She said she would press charges against Dani if she violated it. After Hayley warned Dani about trying her, she left. Nicole asked Ted why he was telling her what to do. Ted said “Sherry” wanted more from her and warned her that she was fixated on her. He told her not to treat “Sherry.” Nicole agreed but thought “Sherry” needed help. Ted said she wasn’t the one who should help her. Eva continued to listen to them. After Ted and Nicole were finished talking, Ted told Eva that she didn’t have to look for the woman at the gala. When Hayley came home, she let Bill know that Dani wouldn’t be a problem anymore. She told Bill that she stood up for herself and for them. Bill decided it was time to forget about Dani and getting revenge on her.

 

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Amy gets admitted to the hospital in Chicago because a spot opened up in the Clinical trial for the experimental drug. Damian and Nate get a call from Amy telling them that she is in the Clinical trial so Damian and Nate decide to go to Chicago to support Amy.

Holden and Audra have lunch, and Audra reminds Holden that they are just friends. Devon and Lily see Audra and Holden having lunch and Lily tells Devon that she can’t shake the feeling that Damian and Holden are hiding something from Nate.

Summer has lunch with Kyle because Claire can’t have lunch with him because she has to go back to work. Summer tells Kyle she thinks Victor wants them to get back together and that is why he doesn’t approve of his relationship with Claire.

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Trina’s family and friends surprise her with a birthday party at Ava’s art gallery. Emma gives Trina the same book about art that Spencer gave her for her birthday. Trina sneaks out of her birthday party to go look at the art book.

Sonny tells Kristina about his heart condition after she and Rocco arrive at his house and Dr Gannon is there checking on Sonny’s condition. Dr. Gannon takes Rocco home and, once they are gone, Sonny tells Kristina that he is taking medicine, keeping his stress level down and he will soon have surgery to fix his heart condition.

Charlotte is reunited with her grandma Laura and Charlotte tells both her and Lulu that she is happy to be home, but she misses her papa.

Brook Lynn is shocked that her grandma Gloria knew about her giving her baby up for adoption and never told her she knew her secret.

Gloria tells Lois that Brook Lynn would be very angry with her if she found out the identity of her child and didn’t tell her. Gloria also reminds Lois that Gio doesn’t know that he is adopted and, if this secret got out, it would ruin the memories he has of his parents.

Carly tells Jack that she was wrong to push him away, she was just scared of her feelings for him. Jack and Carly have sex and then Jack gets in the shower. Carly waits for the champagne they ordered from room service. Carly hears a knock on the door and brings the champagne inside. Valentin sneaks inside Jack’s room while Carly has her back turned opening the champagne.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 14, 2025

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Tate went to the Bistro to check on Sophia. He wanted to talk about what happened at the DiMera mansion. Sophia wondered why he was there on a Friday night to which he said he and Holly weren’t speaking to each other. Tate said they argued over the adoption and Doug. When Sophia asked if he was jealous, he said he wasn’t. Tate said he wasn’t jealous but thought Doug was shady. He apologized for talking about his problems with Holly. Sophia said she was okay with it because they have moved past their issues. While they were talking, he talked to her about John being missing. Amy ended up calling Sophia. Sophia said there was good news about the meeting Amy had with Paulina. Holly went to the Horton house to talk to Doug. She said she had a way to fix the situation with Melinda. Holly suggested they sneak into Melinda’s place and steal the necklace. When Doug thought Holly was kidding, she said she wasn’t. Holly said Melinda couldn’t report a stolen necklace stolen again. She told him about Melinda’s involvement with her brother being switched. Doug said they weren’t going to break into Melinda’s place. He thanked her for what she’s done but wouldn’t let her break the law for him.

EJ told Belle not to shut him out. Belle didn’t want to let him in. He said he couldn’t stop thinking about her and said he missed her. EJ wondered if she felt the same way. Belle said she was disgusted by what he did to Jada and Rafe. EJ denied having anything to do with what happened but knew people were trying to get her to ignore her feelings. Belle said he was the same monster he’s always been. When EJ came into Belle’s place, she told him what he did to Jada and Rafe was despicable. EJ tried to defend his actions, but Belle brought up what he and Kristen did to Ava. She wondered how she was supposed to forgive him after what he’s done. EJ told her that nothing needed to come between them. Belle asked how she was supposed to defend her boyfriend after the crimes he’s committed. He thought it was cute that she called him her boyfriend. She said she was going to prosecute him. They ended up making love. While they were in bed, she told him that she could lose her job if Paulina found out she slept with him. He told her to tell Paulina that there wasn’t a case since there wasn’t any evidence against him. Belle thought he seduced her to get her to drop the investigation. She told him to leave. Johnny asked Roman what he meant when he said EJ did the same thing as Arnold. He couldn’t believe Roman would compare his father to Arnold. Roman said if Arnold was a rapist, EJ was too. When Roman tried to clarify what he meant, Johnny said he was telling the truth. Roman said EJ brought Arnold to Salem. When Roman couldn’t take it anymore, he went in the back. Kate came in the pub and ran into Johnny. Johnny told her that Roman accused his father of being a rapist but then tried to get out of it. When Kate reacted, Johnny wanted her to tell him truth. Kate suggested he have a conversation with Sami. Johnny said Sami would never let EJ get away with raping her. Kate said EJ raped Sami. A shocked Johnny wanted to know what happened. Kate told Johnny what happened when Sami asked EJ for help when she went skiing with Lucas and the roof caved in. She said EJ agreed to help if Sami had sex with him. An angry Johnny refused to believe what Kate was saying. He said his father wouldn’t have done that to his mother. Kate said she understood that what she was saying was hard to hear. She knew he believed her and apologized for telling him what Roman couldn’t. Johnny asked when it happened to which Kate said it happened before he was born. Johnny wondered why he never knew what happened. Kate said they wanted to keep it a secret from him and Allie. He asked if that was the reason why he and Allie had different fathers and realized that Allie was conceived in love while he was conceived in rape. When she tried to comfort him, he left the pub. At the DiMera mansion, Paulina told Chanel about her meeting with Amy. She said everything was good with the exception of EJ. Paulina said she told Amy that EJ wouldn’t be a problem for much longer because she was going to use her influence to make sure he went to prison. She said she was concerned about Belle having an affair with him. Chanel was okay with EJ going to prison but was concerned about Johnny. Paulina said EJ did it to himself. Belle called Paulina and told her she was recusing herself from EJ’s case. EJ came home and ran into Chanel. He apologized to her for what happened with Amy. While they were talking, Johnny came in and punched EJ.

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Kat apologized to Nicole for not making it to her gala. Nicole understood and thanked her for the letter she wrote. The words Kat wrote melted Nicole’s heart. Kat wondered why Nicole hadn’t gone to  eat at the Dupree mansion. Nicole wondered if she was trying to get rid of her since there were two place settings at the table. They embraced, and Nicole left the house. Tomas arrived at the house with a bottle of wine. Kat asked him what it was like working for Bill. He told her the good and bad things about working with Bill. He knew Kat hated Bill, but he approved of them dating. They flirt with each other. Nicole ran into Andre at the hospital. She noticed that he was staring at some photos. Andre showed her the pictures. She wanted him to coordinate with Eva. He praised her a lot so Nicole hoped that she wasn’t going to end up with a broken heart. Dani couldn’t stay for dinner because she had business to take care of. Nicole arrived and wondered what business Dani was taking care of. Nicole tried to get the truth from her so she told her. Dani wanted to seal the deal for a new designer to work with Chelsea. After she told Nicole what she was doing, she left the mansion. Nicole was worried about Dani since she stalked Billy and Hayley’s social media page. Anita understood, and Vernon thought Dani still had feelings for Bill. They wondered what could happen with Bill and Hayley miles away. Nicole received a call from the hospital.

Dani went to Bill and Hayley’s place. She was approached by a security guard named George. He felt uncomfortable talking to her about the wedding. She realized he heard about her pulling out a gun at Bill and Hayley’s wedding. She assured him that nothing like that would happen while she was there. Dani joked that she had a bomb instead of a gun. She wanted to have a fresh start. Dani wanted the code so she could give Bill and Hayley the gifts she bought. George let her know that he could lose his job if he gave her the code. She would never let anything happen to him because he was practically family. He changed his mind and gave her the code. Dani walked into the mansion and spotted the camera. She inserted the password into the keypad and took her gift and put the gift in another room. Bill and Hayley were in the limo and he apologized for them being home early. She understood because they were ready to start their lives. They started making out in the limo. Dani continued looking around Bill and Hayley’s house. She put a bottle of wine on their picture. Bill and Hayley finished making love and were on their way home. Dani was happy that she broke Bill and Hayley’s wedding photo. She kept drinking and slid down on their couch. Dani dropped the bottle and fell asleep.

 

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