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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Sloan called Leo to ask about Eric’s job at the Spectator. She said he wouldn’t be seeing her money if she didn’t have money to pay rent. Leo said he would work on it. While they were talking, Chad walked in the room. Leo got off the phone. Chad wanted to know if the article was ready to go online. Leo hinted that they needed a backup photographer. He suggested Eric work for them. Eric looked through Sloan’s charges. He assumed she was having an affair. Sloan called Melinda and told her Dimitri was set to be released from prison. She was concerned that he would say something about Jude. Eric called the bank to dispute Sloan’s charges. Chad told Leo that he would consider Eric, but he wasn’t hiring him right away. He asked Leo to do the job, but Leo turned it down. Paulina talked to Abe about EJ. She talked about the things EJ did wrong. Paulina wanted to put a stop to what he’s been doing. Abe warned her that people trying to stop EJ didn’t succeed. EJ asked Johnny to work for him at DiMera Enterprises. He wanted Johnny to think about it. Johnny didn’t want to do it. EJ said priorities changed now that he was married. Chanel told EJ she didn’t want Johnny to do what didn’t feel right. EJ told him he had the option to change his mind. Paulina called EJ so she could see him in her office. When he told her it was late, she warned him to be in her office.

Nicole went to the Spectator to apply for a reporter job. Chad asked her about her experience, but she didn’t have any. EJ showed up at Paulina’s office. Paulina ripped into EJ for what he did for Stefan. She reminded him that he worked for her and told him his actions had to stop now. Sloan called Leo again. She said they needed to talk and was on her way. Eric showed up at Leo’s room. Chad told Nicole that she had the job, but he gave her the ground rules. EJ reminded Paulina that she exposed others to radiation. She said her daughter was missing and needed to find her. EJ said no one was happy about her decision. Paulina said she didn’t regret what she did. Eric asked Leo if Sloan was paying for his room. Leo told him to ask Sloan. Eric said he thought she was having an affair, but he realized he was wrong. When Sloan knocked on the door, Leo told her to leave. Sloan told him Dimitri was going to be released from prison. She walked in his room and saw Eric. He asked her about the charges in her account. Sloan was upset that he opened her mail. Eric wanted her to tell him the truth. Sloan told him that she was giving Leo money. Leo said Eric thought they were having an affair. Eric asked why Sloan was still paying Leo when he had a job. Sloan said she felt sorry for him. Leo told Sloan that he would pay her back. He apologized to her for leaning on her so much. Eric told Sloan that she wasn’t going to help Leo anymore.

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John and Steve talked about Konstantin’s ex. He didn’t understand how she disappeared without a trace. John felt like Konstantin had something to do with her disappearance. Steve thought he could hurt Maggie too. He was glad that his visa expired. They thought he would get out of Maggie’s life. Maggie told Xander and Sarah about Konstantin’s visa expiring. Xander was relieved that he was leaving. Sarah knew Maggie enjoyed his company. She was sorry she wouldn’t have his company anymore. Maggie said that she would. She felt responsible to help Konstantin stay because of Victor’s role in what happened to his daughter. Maggie told them she proposed to Konstantin and he accepted. John and Steve continued to talk about Konstantin. John felt like fate was telling them to leave things alone. He felt like Konstantin was going to take things to the next level with Maggie. Steve didn’t think they should let their guards down. Xander and Sarah were surprised Maggie wanted to get married so soon after Victor’s death. He refused to let her marry Konstantin. Kristen called Brady and asked him to chaperone Rachel’s school trip. He felt like she was up to something. Brady thought she didn’t trust him alone with Rachel. She reminded him about the custody arrangement. He finally caved and agreed to go on the field trip. Kristen thought Rachel would be happy to be on the trip with him. Alex arrived at the Kiriakis mansion. Xander was happy that Maggie was returning to the company. Maggie let him know she was getting married. Konstantin and Theresa ran into each other at the park. He told her that he’s getting married. Konstantin thought they should have a double wedding. Theresa informed him that she was doing her best to drive Alex crazy. He felt like she could make her next move. Maggie informed Alex that her marriage was in name only. Alex didn’t react the way she wanted. He informed her that no one is thrilled that she’s marrying Konstantin. Alex told her that he didn’t approve, but she didn’t care how he felt. She wanted him to leave so Xander showed him to the door. Sarah told Maggie that she couldn’t fault Alex and Xander for how they felt about Konstantin. Maggie said she did everything she could to keep Konstantin in the country. Sarah wanted to protect her heart.

Kristen talked to Rachel about Brady being on the trip with her. She didn’t see why Brady had to go. Kristen explained the situation. Rachel suggested that Kristen go on the trip with them. John believed that Konstantin forgave him. Steve wondered if Konstantin really forgave him after hating him for years. Konstantin arrived. Konstantin said it wasn’t John’s fault it happened. He blamed Steve for what happened to his daughter. Kristen explained that she and Brady didn’t always get along. She wanted Rachel to understand her point. Kristen thought it was supportive for them to be together. She confided in Rachel that she has a boyfriend. Kristen told her about Alex. Alex and Xander talked about being worried about Maggie marrying Konstantin. Xander planned to do everything he could to stop the wedding. Steve didn’t understand how Katarina’s death was his fault. Konstantin told him that he kept what happened to his daughter in the dark. He walked away. Steve wanted to know if John believed what he was saying. John looked at Konstantin when he walked away. Maggie talked to Konstantin about the wedding. She told him about the prenup. He was surprised by that. Konstantin read the agreement and signed the papers. Maggie put the prenup in the safe. He watched her put the combination in for the safe. Xander continued to express his disapproval over Maggie’s proposal. Sarah reminded him that she was helping Konstantin stay in the country. She expressed why Maggie needed Konstantin around.

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Eric talked to Sloan about overhearing Leo talking to her. He wanted to know what was going on between him and Leo. Alex talked to Theresa about running to Maggie about him closing down the magazine. While EJ and Kristen were making small talk, they talked about DiMera Enterprises. EJ told her to be prepared for him to take over the company. Kristen told him she was prepared. While they were talking, she brought up EJ letting Stefan walk. Kristen said people talk. She said it would have been in his best interest to let Stefan go to prison because he wouldn’t be a threat to his power at the company. EJ didn’t answer her and told her he was late for a date. Sloan admitted to Eric that she called Leo because he owed her. Eric wanted to know why Leo owed her. She said she wanted to help his photography business. Theresa told Alex that she didn’t run to Maggie about the magazine. She said she needed her sponsor. Alex told her he was stuck with Maggie working at Titan but on his terms. Theresa told him it could be a good thing having Maggie back at Titan. Holly promised Nicole that she was going to be a better person. While Holly and Nicole were talking, Holly’s friend Sophia showed up. Holly and Sophia showed up at the pub while Tate was working. Theresa was upset that she couldn’t fix the magazine. Alex said it wasn’t her fault. She told him about the things she was willing to do to save the magazine. Eric told Sloan the numbers weren’t adding up. He said there was money that was not accounted for. Eric said he was starting to figure out what was going on.

Brady went to the DiMera mansion to pick up Rachel. Kristen told him Rachel went to school early. He said she could have called him. She said she got caught up with EJ, but suggested they have breakfast. Brady said he wasn’t interested in eating with her. He suggested picking Rachel up, but Kristen said she had a tutor. Brady was upset that Kristen didn’t tell him that Rachel had a tutor. When he said he was about to leave, she brought up telling Alex about the tutor. Kristen said Alex and Rachel were like two peas in a pod. Brady said he would talk to Rachel and find out if she and Alex were close. While Theresa was talking to Alex, she brought up Maggie being engaged to Konstantin. When Alex was shocked by the news, she asked him not to say anything. Sloan told Eric that he was off based. Eric said he counseled couples and thought she had a problem. He said they could get through it together and wanted her to tell him the truth. Sloan told him he wanted to stay at home with the baby. She said he was projecting his finances on her. He said that wasn’t what it was about. Sloan said she could pay for everything. Eric told her not to make herself out to be the martyr. She wanted to take Jude out for a walk before she said something as hurtful as he did. Kristen told Brady that Rachel would complement Alex. Brady said her plan wasn’t going to work. Kristen said everything wasn’t about him and told him to let himself out. Theresa told Alex that Maggie was probably holding on to her connection to Victor through Konstantin. Alex said he didn’t like the idea of Konstantin getting his hands on Victor’s money. He said he didn’t know what Maggie was thinking marrying a conman. When Eric got the mail, he found a past due notice for Sloan. He opened the envelope. While he was looking at the statement, he wondered what was going on when he saw charges for the Salem Inn.

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Kayla ripped into Paulina for escaping the hospital and putting people’s lives at risk. Paulina said she understood what she was saying, but she had to save her daughter. Chanel apologized to Johnny for why they were going through it. Johnny said it wasn’t her fault. She said if she didn’t get lost none of this would have happened. He told her finding her was important. Kate talked to Roman about Lucas being stuck in the monastery. She was upset that Harris hasn’t gotten him out of there yet. When she asked where Harris was, Roman told her he left. Ava asked Harris if he regretted helping her. Harris said he didn’t. She said she wouldn’t be at the Bistro if Clyde didn’t want her to look for his black book. Harris said they could use the book to put Clyde away. He wanted to hurry up and find the book. Abe told Kayla that he took responsibility for Paulina leaving the hospital. Kayla said it wasn’t his fault. He asked how Paulina was doing. Kayla said Paulina’s levels were higher than she liked, but if everything went well, she could go home tomorrow. She went to check on Chanel. Kayla told Chanel that she had high levels of radiation, but she didn’t think she had anything to worry about. Johnny asked if she was good to go. Kayla told Chanel to let her know if she experienced any symptoms. Kate ran into Harris, but he told her it wasn’t a good time. She wanted to know why he was avoiding her. Ava snuck into the Bistro. While she was looking in the Bistro, Stefan showed up and wanted to know what she was doing. Harris told Kate that she wasn’t avoiding her. He said he was going to find Clyde and get Lucas out of the monastery. Kate told him Lucas was the reason why the drug dealers got caught. She said Harris got Lucas involved in his mess and he was going to help him. Paulina tried to justify why she left the hospital. She said she had to save her daughter. Abe said Paulina risked everyone’s lives. He said it wasn’t safe for her to leave the hospital. Paulina said she knew what she did was wrong, but her daughter was missing. Abe said her actions were ill-advised. Paulina said it was risky thing to do, but they all made it out alive.

Ava and Stefan argued over them working together and him getting out of jail. He said he regretted the things they did including them making love. Stefan said he would do everything again to protect his family. Ava said she would do things over too. She said there was something he wanted to tell him. Ava said she was feeling nostalgic about the good times they had there. While they were talking, Stefan told her he needed the keys back. When Kate came back to the pub, she told Roman that she threatened Harris to make sure Lucas was free or else. Ava gave Stefan back his keys and told him to take care of himself before she left the Bistro. Ava went to Harris and told him Clyde’s book was nowhere to be found. When Harris wanted to go back in the Bistro, Ava told him Stefan was in there and things got heated. While they were talking, Stefan showed up. Harris wanted to talk to Stefan. Ava left them alone. Stefan told Harris he wasn’t armed, but Harris said he was. Kayla ran into Ava and ripped into her for the damage she caused her family and nearly getting her son killed. Ava said she tried to protect her son. Kayla and Ava argued over what Ava did to save her son. While they were arguing, Kayla ripped into Ava for using Steve. Harris confronted Stefan about using EJ to get him out of prison. He reminded Stefan that he tried to kill him. Stefan said he did what he had to do. Harris thought he would have been in prison unless he had something on EJ. He asked if Stefan had something on his brother. Stefan evaded the question and apologized for shooting him. Roman came outside while Kayla and Ava were arguing. When Ava said she would get her key and go to her room, Roman told her she couldn’t stay at the pub.

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Maggie asked Konstantin to marry her. He was speechless. She wanted to help him and wasn’t ready for him to leave Salem. He was grateful to her, but he couldn’t accept her proposal. Kristen wanted answers from Stefan and EJ about what’s happening. Stefan let her know that EJ was supposed to give him back his things. EJ corrected him and said he would get half. Kirsten needed to know what was going on. Stefan wanted her to ask EJ. Maggie was surprised Konstantin wouldn’t accept her proposal. He didn’t want to cause problems with her family. She wanted to make amends for what Victor did. Maggie thought marrying him was the right thing to do regardless of what her family thought about it. He agreed to marry her after all. EJ felt like he didn’t owe Kristen an explanation. He said that blood meant more than anything. Kristen reminded him that she was just as much a DiMera as he was. EJ informed Stefan that he had to resign from the company. Stefan didn’t like how he ruined his reputation while EJ came out smelling like a rose. Maggie wanted Konstantin to keep their engagement to himself. She walked out the room. Konstantin thought all the pieces were falling into place. Maggie hoped she was doing the right thing by marrying Konstantin. Theresa had a conversation with Alex and he let her know that the magazine was going to close. She was upset and decided to quit. Theresa went to see Maggie and talked to her about what happened with the magazine. Maggie tried to make her feel better. Theresa realized she only got the job because she flirted with Alex. Maggie believed that she had the talent to make the magazine work. Theresa felt like she was a pretender. Maggie built her up so she would feel better. She blamed Alex for what happened with the magazine. Maggie wanted to talk to Alex about it.

Konstantin ran into Theresa at the mansion. Kristen wondered if Stefan was going to let EJ steam roll over him and take the business. Stefan said he had to quit or be fired. He realized that she was pardoned felon. Stefan thought she could be CEO. Kristen liked the idea. They felt like they were going to make a great team. Stefan wanted to take EJ out of DiMera Enterprises. Konstantin threatened Theresa. He warned her to stick with the plan or she would regret it. Stefan figured Kristen wanted the CEO position. She admitted that she wanted it. Kristen wondered what he wanted in return. He wanted her to help him get Gabi out of prison. Maggie met with Alex. She wanted to congratulate him to give him another chance to make the right decision. She wanted him to bring her back to Titan. Maggie knew the company was struggling and she wanted to make it successful the way it was. She thought they could work together. Theresa hated that Konstantin was lying to Maggie. He said he was fond of Maggie. Under different circumstances, the money should have been his. Theresa told him to leave Salem because no one will want to have anything to do with him after what he did to Maggie. He refused to leave Salem until he did what he went there to do. Kristen thought trying to get Gabi out of prison would be insane. Stefan thought she was overqualified for the job. He wanted to know if she wanted the job. Stefan asked her if they had a deal. She said she would think about it. Kristen asked if Gabi killed Li. Stefan said she didn’t. She told him that he had to find the person who killed him.

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