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Philip was on the phone with Melinda. He let her know that he and Xander agreed on her termination. Maggie came in the room and wanted to congratulate him on working with the company. Before he could warn her, Vivian walked in the room. She demanded breakfast. Maggie thought she broke out of prison. Philip told her that Vivian was on parole. Maggie was going to check on Holly and demanded that Vivian be gone when she got back downstairs. After Maggie went upstairs, Vivian gave Philip a warning. If she was out, he was going to be too. She wouldn’t destroy his life as long as she got what she was owed with interest. Philip let her know that she would get her money, but he and Kate weren’t going to kill Xander. Vivian planned to destroy everything. He warned her that she would lose out too and would go back to prison for forgery. Philip said he would pay her, but she had to be patient. She had trouble being patient. He said he would buy her a mansion once he had the money. Vivian couldn’t believe he was throwing her out. She decided to stay at the Salem Inn. Kristen pulled her gun on Xander and told him about poking the bear. She couldn’t believe her former henchman turned on her. Xander had one chance to live. He had to tell Mr. Shin to undo the takeover and put her back in charge. Xander reached for the phone, but he refused to do it. He wanted to know if she wanted to risk losing Rachel. Xander said that Rachel had a mother who would do anything for her unlike him. She slowly put the gun down, and he told her to leave before he called the cops. Kristen wanted to negotiate with him by running the company instead of Mr. Shin, but Xander wouldn’t agree to it. He didn’t want to work with her. She was determined to make sure Xander and Philip ended up with nothing. JJ told Gabi that they had to get more suspects now that Kristen has been cleared. He thought she could be a suspect. Gabi was shocked by his admission. She was angry so JJ explained why he thought she shot EJ. Gabi told him that she wouldn’t have gained anything by shooting EJ. JJ thought she wanted to get revenge. Gabi reminded him that she was in prison twice for crimes she didn’t commit. She didn’t want to risk going back to prison. JJ wanted to know her alibi. She told him that she was home. JJ informed her that she wasn’t there when he got there. She wondered if he was calling her a liar, and he admitted that he did think she was lying. He reminded her that he ran into her at the town square. Gabi forgot about that. There was a flash of Gabi at the DiMera mansion with a gun in her hand. She went to the square because she forgot her planner and went back home. JJ told her that the evidence pointed to her, and he hated it. He had to do his job. She had a motive, the opportunity, and the weapon to shoot EJ.

Kate called Lucas and told him that he could come out of hiding because EJ was in a coma. She said that she didn’t shoot him. Sami arrived at the pub and talked to Kate. They joked with each other while they were having coffee. Kate told her that she and Roman felt bad about telling Johnny the truth about his conception. Sami told her that she wasn’t mad about it. She didn’t skip dinner because she was upset. Sami was with Rafe. She went to his place to thank him for talking to Johnny and spent the night with him. Kate thought that it was good that she was with him because Rafe was a good man. She reminded her that Rafe had a fiancee. Sami said it didn’t work out between Rafe and Jada after she slept with Shawn. Kate was shocked that she slept with Shawn. Sami didn’t realize that Kate didn’t know about it. Kate wondered if he found that out before or after EJ was shot. Sami couldn’t believe Kate thought Rafe could have shot EJ. It didn’t matter since Kristen was the prime suspect. Sami hoped it was Kristen because she didn’t like the idea that Johnny could have shot his father. Kate thought Rafe was the one who did it. Rafe met with Jada at Small Bar. He accused her of sleeping with Shawn again. Rafe told her that he saw her blouse on his couch. Jada let him know that he got the wrong idea. She assured him that nothing happened with Shawn. Jada got drunk and crashed on his couch. She begged him to forgive her. Rafe forgave her and became uncomfortable. He wished Shawn told him that instead of finding her blouse. Rafe wished he confronted Shawn instead of leaving. Jada wanted to know what he meant. Rafe told her that Sami stopped by his place and was upset. They ended up in bed together. Jada couldn’t believe what she heard. He apologized for what happened. Everything that happened was a misunderstanding. She reminded him about the misunderstanding that happened when she slept with Shawn. All it took was one shirt for him to think she was a slut. He apologized and begged her to forgive him, but she didn’t want to do it. She told him the truth about Shawn, but he didn’t want to believe her. Jada didn’t know how they could move on from it. She reminded him that he wanted space and now she wanted it too. Sami was shocked to see Kristen at the town square. She told her that she didn’t shoot EJ. Kristen thought Gabi did it. Gabi thought JJ cared about her. She thought she could trust him. JJ let her know that she could trust him. He was trying to be professional. Gabi told him to talk to her lawyer because she was done with him. Philip went to the pub to see his mother. They had to pay Vivian before she ruined everything. He was sure everything would be fine once she got her money. Xander was in his office when Vivian walked into the room.

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Shawn brought Rafe to his place. Rafe confronted him about sleeping with Jada. Shawn apologized for what he did and told him that he wasn’t in a great place. Rafe felt like he used Jada. He denied using Jada because he cared about her. Rafe was shocked that he had feelings for Jada. Shawn denied having feelings for her. He told Rafe that Jada didn’t do anything wrong. Shawn received a phone call, and Rafe looked around the place. He spotted Jada’s blouse on his couch and wondered if they were really together once. Shawn returned, but Rafe was gone. Sami wanted to go to the pub with Johnny. He wanted to go home and think. She understood that he wanted to think. Johnny told her that Rafe was the reason why he was able to listen to what happened. She wanted to ask him what she was going to ask before, but she decided not to. Chanel brought her mother some tea to drink. Paulina was annoyed with her for accusing her of shooting EJ. Chanel wasn’t in a good place because of Johnny’s emotional trauma. Paulina left just as Johnny arrived at home. He let her know that he talked to his mother. Chanel wondered how the conversation went with Sami. He said he was having a hard time dealing with his mother falling in love with his father. Johnny never felt closer to his mother, but his father has become a stranger. He didn’t know if he could ever get over his anger. Johnny thought about good memories with his father. He didn’t think he could ever love him again because all he thought about was his father raped his mother. Johnny thought his father got what he deserved. Jada touched her gun and thought about Shawn realizing it was gone. She put the gun in her drawer and wiped her hands when Paulina arrived in her office. Paulina wanted to know what to say about EJ’s shooting, and she told her they had nothing so far. They were waiting for the ballistics report on Kristen’s gun. If it wasn’t a match, Paulina wanted to know about the other suspects. For now, Kristen was their main suspect. Paulina wanted Jada to get some rest. Jada filled her in about what happened with Rafe. Paulina told Jada that Rafe would come around.

Kate told Roman about her run in with Vivian. Roman wondered what made Vivian think Philip would give her anything. Kate told him that Vivian was insane. Roman was about to tell her something about EJ’s shooting when Sami arrived at the pub. She told them how she talked to Johnny and hoped the conversation went well. They apologized for telling Johnny the truth. She was okay with it because the conversation was long overdue. He invited Sami to dinner, but she had another stop to make. Roman and Kate talked about the gun that Rex found. She was shocked that Rex thought she killed EJ. Kate mentioned that Philip thought she did it too. Two of her sons thought she could shoot EJ. Kate denied shooting him. Jada went to Shawn’s place and told him that Stephanie invited her to stay with her again. Shawn warned her that Rafe was there and it didn’t go well. Sami showed up at Rafe’s place. He told her about his conversation with Johnny. She knew about his conversation. Sami let him know that she and Johnny talked. She admitted that she was there for another reason. Sami was scared that Johnny might have shot EJ. Rafe believed that Johnny didn’t do it. He talked to her about his problems with Jada. Sami couldn’t believe Arnold was back. She was disgusted that EJ would work with him again. Arnold didn’t violate Jada. Rafe told Sami that Jada slept with Shawn. Sami was shocked that Jada slept with him. She defended Jada and thought he shouldn’t be upset that she didn’t know who he was. Rafe was starting to see things clearly until he found Jada’s blouse at Shawn’s place. He thought they were together again. Shawn let Jada know that he thought he was getting through to Rafe and then he walked out of the house. He let her know that he didn’t tell Rafe that she spent the night. Rafe talked to Sami about losing Jada to Shawn again. Sami felt like he was a good man. If she had it to do again, she wouldn’t have taken their relationship for granted. Her relationship with Rafe was the healthiest one she had. They leaned in and kissed each other.

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At the hospital, Sami told Johnny she just got into town. She said she was there to see him but stopped to check on EJ. Johnny wondered why she would care if EJ lived or died after what he did. Sami said she didn’t want to see the father of her children dead. Johnny apologized for what EJ did to her and thought it must be painful to look at him. She said it wasn’t his fault. He wondered how she could have fallen in love with EJ. Sami said she struggled with it herself. She apologized for keeping the secret from him and Allie, but she wanted to protect his relationship with EJ. Sami said she didn’t want him to see her as a victim who fell in love with a man who forced himself on her. She said she spent years trying to understand how she could have fallen in love with EJ, but she thought it was time for Johnny to know the truth. She said she has been talking to a therapist and was ready to talk. Johnny asked if she talked about EJ in therapy. Sami said she talked about her sexual trauma and opened up about Alan raping her in high school. She talked to him about the way men treated her, and she thought she deserved to be treated badly. Johnny said she deserved better. Sami said she was broken and didn’t deserve to be loved. She said it started when Stefano took her parents away from her. Sami said her siblings came out okay, but she didn’t. She went on to talk about her parents and how Marlena cheated on Roman with John. While she was talking, she told him what happened with Austin. She talked about meeting EJ and the night Johnny was conceived. Sami said it felt like karma and that she deserved what happened. After everything that happened, she loved EJ more than anyone. She said she knew EJ loved her. The things that happened between them couldn’t go away, but she was grateful that she had Johnny.

While Rex was on the phone, he noticed Kate’s gun and wondered what she did. Roman showed up to see him. Rex wondered why Kate was upset about EJ. Roman told him that Kate told Johnny about EJ raping Sami. Rex was surprised but said EJ was the bad guy. Roman said EJ was paying for what he did. He said Kristen was arrested because the police found her gun. Rex opened a drawer and showed Roman the gun. Roman knew she had a gun but said it was usually in her pocketbook or the safe. Rex gave Roman his reasons for why Kate could have shot EJ. Roman let Rex know that Kate didn’t shoot EJ. Chanel talked to Paulina about Johnny’s reaction to EJ being shot. Paulina understood Johnny’s reaction after what he found out about EJ. Chanel said EJ’s actions were despicable, but realized Amy might let her and Johnny adopt the baby. She said she didn’t want to become parents at the risk of EJ being in a coma. Paulina wanted to confess something to Chanel. She said she met with that ADA to see if EJ could be charged with Sami’s rape. Paulina said he couldn’t be charged, but she would find a way to get him in prison. Before Philip and Kate could celebrate Titan taking over DiMera, Vivian showed up. They thought she escaped from prison. Vivian told them she was released. She said she was there to get what was hers. Vivian reminded them about the forged letter and how she was supposed to get half of what he got. When Philip tried to come up with excuses, Vivian wasn’t interested. She said she didn’t sign up to get half of half, so Xander had to do. Vivian didn’t want to share anything with Xander. She said Xander had to die. Vivian said she wasn’t killing him so Kate could do it. Kate refused to kill Xander. Vivian said she would expose the lie. Before she left, she wanted them to think about it.

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Xander met with Mr. Shin and they talked about EJ’s shooting. He told him how the shooting makes DiMera look bad. Mr. Shin wasn’t happy about the company dealing with the scandal. Xander talked to him about the article in The Spectator about the family. Mr. Shin thought things would be bad if EJ remained in the coma. Xander suggested that he vote EJ’s votes by proxy and vote no confidence in Kristen. He said he could be the temporary CEO so he could take advantage of Titan’s lucrative offer. Mr. Shin reminded him that Kristen had a large amount of the voting stock. Gabi and Melinda talked about EJ’s shooting. They wondered who did it. Gabi told her that Kristen was trying to blame her for the shooting. She told Melinda that Kristen had a good reason to shoot EJ too. JJ and Shawn told Kristen that had a warrant to search her room and belongings. She let them search. They found her gun and asked her if she could explain why she had it. She didn’t want to answer their questions so Shawn pulled her aside. JJ searched her bedroom. He remembered finding Gabi holding a gun on EJ in the living room. After the search, Shawn and JJ realized there was nothing incriminating in her room. CSI wasn’t finished searching so they had questions about the gun. They wanted to know where she got it and did she use it to shoot EJ. Kristen didn’t answer them. JJ reminded her about reuniting with her mother and how she suddenly disappeared. They thought EJ was the reason why she disappeared and that’s why Kristen may have shot him. Kristen found it funny and said she wouldn’t tell them even if she did shoot EJ. She refused to answer their questions until her lawyer arrived.

Kristen wanted Melinda to drop what she was doing and show up at the station. Melinda told Gabi that Kristen was being questioned for EJ’s shooting. Gabi called Rafe to tell him about Kristen being questioned for EJ’s shooting. She flashed back to standing outside of the DiMera living room window the night before and watching EJ pour himself a drink. Melinda arrived at the police station and demanded to know why Kristen was there. JJ and Shawn told her about the gun they found in Kristen’s pocketbook. She wanted to talk to her client. Shawn and JJ needed to match the bullet with the gun. The bullet wasn’t entered into evidence yet. Shawn made some calls and found out the bullet never made it to the station and could still be at the hospital. Melinda questioned Kristen about the gun. She told Melinda that it was a family heirloom. Kristen took it away from her mother for her protection, but she didn’t put it back yet. Melinda asked her if she shot EJ, but she didn’t answer the question. Belle went to EJ’s room. She saw that he was unconscious and sat by his side. Belle kissed him and couldn’t believe what happened. EJ woke up and thought she didn’t care what happened to him. He told her not to call the nurse because it was her imagination. EJ wondered if she really cared about him. Belle admitted that she did care and didn’t want him to get shot. He reminded her that she wore a wire to entrap him. She was sitting at his bedside so he wondered if she loved him. Belle wondered why he thought she loved him. He reminded her that he got into her head, heart and soul. What more did he have to do to convince her? Belle finally admitted that she loved him. Kayla arrived to check on EJ. She saw that he was still in a coma. Since there was no one around, she allowed Belle to stay. Kayla thought people talking to him would help. They talked about wanting to find out who did it, and they talked about finding John. Kayla got a text from JJ so she left the room. JJ and Shawn met with Kayla and talked about the bullet. It turned out that the bullet was found in the post-op room and no one collected it. They decided to find out if it matched Kristen’s gun. Belle admitted to EJ that she loved EJ. Sami opened the door to EJ’s room and overheard Belle’s confession. She walked into the room to confront Belle about what she told EJ. Gabi was still thinking about being at the DiMera mansion the night EJ was shot. She opened the patio doors and her flashback was interrupted. Xander and Philip walked in the office, and Gabi wondered why they were in her office. They told her it was their office. Xander told her that everything belonged to them now.

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When Gabi was looking at an article about EJ’s shooting, she flashed back to being outside the DiMera house with a gun. Xander and Philip showed up to let her know that Gabi Chic was theirs. They told her what happened. Gabi was furious with them for taking advantage of EJ being in a coma. They didn’t believe her concern because she was planning to takeover the company herself. When Gabi threatened to quit, Xander and Philiip let her know Gabi Chic wasn’t going with her. Gabi let them know that Gabi Chic was her company per an agreement with DiMera. They let her know that Mr. Shin sold her out, so Gabi Chic was theirs. She could be the face of the company if she played by the rules. Reluctantly, Gabi agreed to stay. Sarah saw Alex working at the Kiriakis mansion. Alex told her things were hectic at Titan ever since the DiMera takeover. Sarah was surprised that it happened so fast. Alex was upset that Philip had two businesses he didn’t deserve. He talked to her about her lies and her using Philip so Xander could keep his power wasn’t working. Sarah said she was grateful that he went along with it but wondered if he was changing his mind. Alex was upset about what she was putting him and Stephanie through. Sarah told him to focus on the big picture. She said Philip and Xander were getting along. Alex said that was why he didn’t tell the truth. When Alex left, Sarah was relieved.

At Paulina and Abe’s place, Johnny read an article in the Spectator about EJ. He thought about pulling out Roman’s gun. Chad showed up to check on Johnny. When Johnny said he was fine, Chad asked why he hasn’t been to the hospital. Johnny said he didn’t care if EJ lived or died. He told Chad about what happened with the adoption and finding out about EJ raping Sami. Johnny asked if he was the only one who didn’t know. Chad said he wasn’t but the people who knew wanted to protect him. Johnny said Sami hasn’t been ignoring him. Chad said it might be hard for Sami to talk about the situation. Johnny didn’t care about how hard it was for Sami. He said she owed him an explanation about why she chose to stay with him after everything that happened. Chad said it might be Johnny’s last chance to see EJ alive. He told Johnny he didn’t have to forgive EJ, but he should see him. Chad said he wished he could take back the last time he saw his mother and suggested that he should see EJ. Before Chad left, he told Johnny that it was family above everything else. Kate read in the news that Kristen was arrested. She took her gun out of her pocketbook and then put it back. Rex showed up to visit her. He said he had a minor injury and the person who hit him was in custody. Rex let her know EJ wasn’t involved in his accident. Kate told him that EJ was shot. Rex asked if she thought Kristen shot EJ. Before she answered Rex’s question, Philip sent her a text. He wanted to celebrate good news. She wanted Rex to stay so they could have dinner with Roman when she got back. When Belle told EJ that she loved him, Sami walked in. Belle was surprised that Sami was there. Sami said she was back because the father of her children was shot. She confronted Belle about her confession to EJ. Belle told Sami that she shouldn’t be there. Sami said she was staying. Belle told her to be civil to which Sami said it was impossible to be civil with her sister after she confessed to loving the father of her children. When Belle tried to leave, Sami stopped her to say EJ was using her as a Sami replacement. Belle informed Sami that EJ pursued her to which Sami said she felt sorry for her. Sami reminded Belle that EJ was using her and wanted her to realize it. Belle said Sami must care about EJ since she flew across the country to be there. Sami said she was there to talk to Johnny. She told a shocked Belle that Johnny knew about his conception. When Belle didn’t say anything about Johnny, Sami sarcastically said it was okay if she didn’t ask how Johnny was doing. When the subject of John came up, Belle told her what was going on with him. Belle left to talk to Marlena while Sami stayed with EJ. Sami told EJ about his taste in women. She told him about the people who loved him. When she told EJ that she didn’t know how to tell an upset Johnny how she fell in love with him, Johnny told her she had her chance to tell him now. While Rex was on the phone with someone, he looked for a pen. He ended up finding Kate’s gun. Kate met with Philip at the Kiriakis mansion. Before they could celebrate, Vivian showed up.

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Sophia told Holly that Tate went to her house to talk to her. Holly quickly walked away. Amy showed up and wondered where Tate was and what was more important than the baby. At the Kiriakis mansion, Tate went to Holly’s room and saw Doug putting on his underwear. Doug told him it wasn’t what it looked like. Tate said it looked like he was sleeping with his girlfriend. Doug reminded him that Holly wasn’t his girlfriend anymore. Tate blamed Doug for why he and Holly broke up. Doug brought up that Tate sold him out. They ended up arguing. During their argument, Doug pointed out that Tate and Holly had problems throughout their relationship. While they were talking, Doug called Tate an insecure baby which led to Tate hitting him. Holly walked in the room. Tate asked her if she slept with Doug. She said it was his fault that Doug was homeless and said he didn’t have anywhere else to go. Tate said he was there because he wanted to check on her after what happened with EJ. Holly said she knew about it. Tate ended up leaving. After Doug got dressed, Holly asked if he was okay. Tate met up with Sophia and Amy. Sophia asked if Tate was okay to which he said he was. She told him about Holly’s reaction when they ran into each other. Tate told her that Doug was in Holly’s room. When Sophia wanted to ask more questions, Tate cut her off to talk to Amy. They tried to convince Amy to consider the adoption plan since EJ was shot. Amy said she was praying for EJ. Sophia told Amy that the adoption shouldn’t be a problem since EJ was in a coma. Amy said EJ could still wake up to which Sophia said it may take years. Sophia reminded Amy that Johnny and Chanel moved out of the DiMera mansion and moved in with Paulina. Amy said she liked Paulina. Tate and Sophia continued to convince Amy that everything happening was a sign from God to go through with the adoption. Amy agreed that it could be a sign, but she wanted to talk to Johnny and Chanel to make sure EJ stayed out of the baby’s life.

JJ talked to Shawn about his concern that Gabi was involved in EJ’s shooting. He told Shawn that Gabi disappeared when EJ was shot. JJ said Gabi tried to shoot EJ before. Shawn said he didn’t think Gabi would risk losing her daughter to which JJ said she might have been willing to lose her to get rid of EJ. When Shawn suggested JJ ask Gabi if she shot EJ, JJ said that would end their relationship. Shawn thought questioning his girlfriend’s innocent wasn’t good either. He told JJ that he didn’t think Gabi shot EJ since so many people wanted to kill him. JJ agreed with him and said Kristen was on the top of the list. Shawn thought Kristen’s alibi was suspicious. Gabi showed up at the DiMera mansion and went into the living room. Kristen showed up and asked what she was doing there. She wanted Gabi to give her the key. Gabi gave her the key and said she was there on business since Kristen hasn’t been there. Kristen said she was busy. Gabi said it was crazy that someone shot EJ and that he was still alive. Kristen asked if she knew anything about EJ getting shot. Gabi was offended by the accusation. Kristen said she thought Gabi might have known something since she was dating JJ. Gabi said she didn’t know anything and asked if Kristen knew anything. Kristen said Gabi had reason to kill EJ to which Gabi said Kristen had reason to kill him too. Gabi said Kristen had more of a reason to kill him after what he did to her mother. Kristen said she didn’t own a gun to which Gabi said she could have gotten one. They continued to argue about it until Gabi left. Brady told Belle that EJ was shot and in a coma. He said Kristen told him about it. Belle didn’t know how she felt about what happened. She told him about trying to get EJ to confess to what he did and said it was a bad plan. Belle said she knew he would figure out what she was doing and secretly wanted him to figure it out. She said she wanted him and didn’t want him to go to prison. Belle said after everything EJ did, she was still worried about him. Brady understood what she was saying because of his situation with Kristen, but he was able to get over it. Belle said she wasn’t sure if she would be able to get over it. She said she wanted to hate EJ, but she couldn’t. Brady told her not to beat herself up about it because EJ was a terrible person and caring about him made her a kind one. He said he would support her and be there for her. Later on, Belle went to see EJ at the hospital. When Kristen was about to leave the mansion, Shawn and JJ showed up with a search warrant to search her room. Kristen hesitated at first but agreed to let them search her room. While they searched the room, JJ found a gun.

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Tate thought about texting Holly when Sophia showed up. She let him know that EJ was shot. He couldn’t believe it. Sophia assured him that his sister and everyone else in the DiMera mansion was okay. Tate thought about everyone connected to EJ. He was worried about Rachel, Johnny and Holly. She thought that could be the answer to their prayers. Tate was shocked by what she said. Sophia explained that with EJ out of the way her mother might change her mind about Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby. The pregnancy caused problems for everyone including Holly. Tate told her that Holy dumped him. They talked about it for a little while. Sophia thought they would work things out like before. He felt like it was one too many issues. Tate blamed Doug for what happened between them. Sophia talked to Amy and found out that she was willing to reconsider the adoption. Tate wanted to check on Holly before they met with her mother. Holly got Tate’s text, but Doug appeared before she could respond to him. He thanked her for letting her stay at the Kiriakis mansion, but he wasn’t sure if he should stay there. Holly assured him that she would handle her grandmother. She told him that she and Tate broke up so he wouldn’t be a problem. Doug wondered what happened between them. She told him what happened, and he realized that he was the reason they broke up. Holly assured him that he wasn’t the reason. They were dealing with a lot of problems. He apologized, but she wasn’t sure he meant that since he wanted more than friendship with her. Before Doug could respond to her, she got a text about EJ getting shot. Kate and Philip were at the pub. He was talking about Alex agreeing to keep his secret, but she was distracted. Philip checked what she was reading on her tablet and saw that EJ was shot. Kate told him that no one knew who did it. She wished they killed him. Philip asked her if she was the one who did it. She couldn’t believe he accused her of murder. Kate told him that she didn’t shoot EJ. He said she was capable of doing it. Philip reminded her about what happened with Vivian. Kate said that she shot her accidentally. He reminded her about the times she tried to kill Chloe, Sami, and Victor. She reminded him that didn’t do it. He believed her and had to leave to meet with Xander to talk about EJ’s shooting. After Philip left, Kate said that EJ got what was coming to him.

Stephanie told Alex that she was obsessed with the secret she and Sarah were keeping from Xander. Alex understood since he’s involved now too. He knew what it felt like to get duped. She wondered what he planned to do. Alex was leaning towards telling the truth. Stephanie reminded him about the risk of doing that. Xander talked to Sarah about feeling stressed about Alex, Stephanie and Philip. Sarah lied to him and said that she knew about “the affair” between Stephanie and Philip. She pretended to be shocked when Xander mentioned it to her. Sarah said that Stephanie told her because she needed someone to talk to about it. She apologized for lying to him. Xander had no trouble forgiving her for it. Philip arrived at the mansion and told Xander and Sarah that EJ was shot. He felt that things got even worse for the DiMeras. Holly was at the square and tried to reach out to her mother to tell her about EJ. She ran into Sophia at the square. Sophia heard about their breakup. She said Tate was on his way to the Kiriakis mansion. Holly was horrid that he was on his way there. Doug was getting dressed when Tate knocked on Holly’s door. Tate barged into her room and saw Doug in his underwear. Sarah saw Stephanie at the hospital. She thanked her for getting Alex to go along with the secret. Stephanie warned her that it wasn’t over yet. Kate checked her phone. She looked at the gun in her pocketbook.

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