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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Leo visits Gwen in prison. Gwen says she didn’t expect to see him so soon. Leo sits down and informs her that he has something to tell her about her sister.

Lucas wakes up in his hotel room with a hangover, complaining of a headache. Lucas sits up and sees the bottle of alcohol next to him in bed as he flashes back to stealing the bottle from the Brady Pub. Lucas wonders what the hell he did last night.

Steve and Kayla sit together at the hospital. Steve says it doesn’t seem real. Kayla talks about Abigail just being there for a physical and being in perfect health. Kayla cries that Abigail was full of energy and enthusiasm for life. Jack and Jennifer arrive at the hospital. Kayla and Steve hug them as they cry.

Chad returns home to the DiMera Mansion. He slowly enters the living room and imagines Abigail waiting for him inside as he starts to cry.

Lucas tells himself that he can’t blame this on losing Adrienne or his son. Lucas says it’s all on himself and calls himself a loser, weak, and pathetic. Lucas grabs the bottle to throw it across the room but drops it in pain when he realizes a large cut on his hand. Lucas complains that he can’t remember anything after finishing the bottle. Lucas urges himself to think as he obviously hurt his hand. Lucas prays to God to not have let him hurt anyone else…

Steve and Kayla tell Jack and Jennifer how sorry they are and that they are here if they need anything. Kayla asks if they want to go to her office. Steve offers to get them tea or food. Jennifer responds that she would like to see her daughter. Kayla takes Jennifer’s hand and brings her and Jack to go see Abigail.

Chad cries until the doorbell rings. His vision of Abigail disappears so he yells for her to come back. Chad then goes to answer the door to see Rafe. Rafe hates to bother him at a time like this and says he’s so sorry for his loss. Chad doesn’t want his sympathy, he wants Rafe to tell him who did this to his wife.

Leo reveals to Gwen that Abigail was murdered as someone stabbed her to death in her bedroom. Gwen asks if it was Leo.

Chad asks Rafe who did this to his wife. Rafe says they will find out and talks about the team being here all night gathering evidence, so everything is at the lab now being tested. Chad asks if they found the murder weapon. Rafe says not yet. Chad asks if there are any suspects. Rafe assures they have every available officer out there looking, chasing leads, and searching but they don’t have anyone in custody yet. Chad asks what Rafe is doing here then. Rafe responds that he wanted to see the crime scene and ask some questions himself. Chad tells him to ask then. Rafe wants Chad to go with him to the bedroom. Rafe tells Chad to take his time and they will do it whenever he’s ready. Chad asks if going up there is going to help catch the person who did this and send them straight to Hell. Rafe says yes, so Chad decides he’s ready and heads upstairs. Chad approaches the bedroom and has flashbacks of being with Abigail the last time. Rafe removes the caution tape and tells Chad to take his time as they head inside. Chad steps in and recalls finding Abigail’s bloody body on the bed.

Kayla brings Jack and Jennifer in to see Abigail’s body. Jennifer screams no and breaks down crying when Kayla uncovers Abigail. Jennifer asks for a moment alone with her. Kayla tells her to take all the time they need as she exits.

Leo questions why Gwen would think he killed Abigail. Gwen points out that Leo was in her house last night. Leo argues that she sent him there. Gwen feels he was obviously lying in wait. Leo insists he was working out a plan for revenge which did not include him going all Norman Bates. Gwen responds that if anyone understands, it’s her. Gwen understands the rage he felt when entering Abigail’s bedroom and got the revenge he so wanted. Leo flashes back to being in the DiMera Wine Cellar and putting a knife from his breakfast in to his bag.

Rafe tells Chad that they took the bedding for analysis. Rafe asks about a box in the room. Chad says there is some of Abigail’s jewelry and some cash in it. Rafe notes that it looks like the lock has been tampered with and asks if it’s always been that way. Chad says no. Chad then opens the box and finds it is now completely empty. Rafe asks for a list of everything that was in it. Chad says he’ll send some photos that were taken for insurance purposes. Chad asks if Rafe thinks this was a robbery gone wrong. Rafe says it’s hard to say as some of the pricey items were still there like Abigail’s laptop, so maybe someone just wanted to make it look like a robbery. Chad comments that there was so much blood. Rafe wonders if it wasn’t all Abigail’s or if some of it belonged to someone else. Rafe says they both know Abigail was a fighter, so whoever did this probably has wounds of their own…

Lucas goes to the Brady Pub with his hand wrapped. Lucas asks Roman if Kate is there. Roman says no as she went to go see Chad. Lucas says good because that means he has a little time before Kate kills him for standing her up last night. Roman realizes that Lucas hasn’t heard and tells him to have a seat. Lucas hopes it has nothing to do with The Devil and one of his kids. Roman responds that it’s not easy to say, so he’s just going to say it. Roman informs Lucas that Abigail was murdered last night.

Jennifer cries that Abigail looks so peaceful, like she’s sleeping. Jennifer talks about Abigail overcoming every challenge in life and how she always reminded her of her mother Laura. Jennifer says nothing will ever make her as proud as she is to be Abigail’s mother. Jennifer looks up and prays for Laura to take care of Abigail now. Jennifer cries that she doesn’t know what she’s going to do without her. Jack hugs Jennifer as she breaks down crying.

Leo tells Gwen that it’s a really nice story but he did not kill Abigail DiMera. Gwen apologizes and says she had to ask since he was at her house last night. Gwen asks if Leo saw anything and if he was in Abigail’s bedroom at all. Leo flashes back to hiding in the bathroom but tells Gwen that he wasn’t. Leo then tells Gwen that he has his own question. Leo points out that Gwen called him all hot and bothered about Abigail breaking her mug. Leo said that Gwen was so mad that she told him to find the nearest sharp object and use it to stab Abigail through the heart. Gwen thought he had a question. Leo then asks if Gwen followed through with her instruction by herself. Leo asks if Gwen killed Abigail.

Chad asks Rafe if he thinks it was a robbery. Rafe repeats that it’s possible but assures they will find them and follow every lead. Rafe declares they will not stop until they get justice for Abigail. Rafe tells Chad to call him if he needs anything as he then exits the room. Chad sits down on the floor.

Gwen asks Leo how she could possibly have killed Abigail when she’s locked up in prison 24 hours a day. Gwen flashes back to sneaking back in to the visiting room and the guard asking where she had been after missing bed check. Gwen claims the place is surrounded. Leo says he knows, but of all the ways Abigail could’ve died, it happened exactly the way Gwen wanted it to and she sure wanted it to happen. Gwen admits she had motive but not the means or opportunity, so she calls it not possible.

Chad gets up and shuts Abigail’s empty jewelry box. Chad then imagines Abigail appearing again in the room and wanting to make a baby. Chad cries that they can’t, even though he wants that so much, because she goes. Chad cries for Abigail to tell him what to do. Chad asks how to tell their children that they are never going to see their mother again.

Jennifer tells Jack to go to Abigail. Jack doesn’t want to say goodbye. Jennifer encourages him to just say whatever is in his heart. Jack then sits at Abigail’s side and cries that he’s sorry for so many things. Jack apologizes for never being the father she deserved, for being selfish, and for always falling short. Jack declares that he will regret taking her for granted and assuming they had all the time in the world. Jack says he was starting to get the hang of being a good dad and they were getting closer. Jack talks about Abigail making him proud, inspiring him, teaching him, and giving him hope. Jack says Abigail was his light that kept him going and helped him find his way. Jack states that now that’s been taken away and he doesn’t know if he will ever find his way out of this darkness. Jennifer hugs Jack.

Chad cries that maybe he could just hold Abigail one last time but then his vision of her disappears and he breaks down crying, then gets up and leaves the room.

Leo points out to Gwen that it’s not like people haven’t busted out of prison. Gwen argues that was people with cash, connections, or the last name DiMera, none of which she has. Leo supposes that’s true. Leo says if she didn’t do it and he didn’t do it, it would appear somebody else did their dirty work for them.

Lucas breaks down crying after Roman tells him about Abigail. Roman says he’s so sorry as he knows how much Lucas loved his niece. Lucas cries that she was an angel and what happened to her is unimaginable. Lucas says it takes him back to losing Will and no parent should ever have to feel that pain. Roman asks if there’s anything he needs or anything he can get him. Roman then notices Lucas’s hand and asks what he did there. Lucas calls it nothing to worry about and complains of a headache, so he asks for an aspirin which Roman then goes to get. Lucas then thinks back to Kate telling him that Chad told Abigail about Lucas kidnapping Sami. Lucas then looks over at the alcohol behind the bar and worries, wondering what he did.

Kate goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells Chad that she’s so sorry. Kate tries to hug him but Chad steps back and questions if she is sorry. Kate says of course she is sorry and heartbroken, questioning where this is coming from. Kate asks what she did wrong. Chad tells her to tell him. Kate says she’s lost. Chad reminds Kate of their conversation yesterday where he gave her the enormous courtesy of telling her that he told Abigail the truth about Lucas and she completely lost it. Kate says she was shocked and surprised. Chad shouts that Kate lost it and ripped in to him about not keeping his mouth shut. Kate argues that she was concerned about her son. Chad screams that Kate was scared out of her mind that Abigail was going to share what she knew, even after he told her she had nothing to worry about and that Abigail wouldn’t tell anyone, Kate said that wasn’t good enough. Chad yells that Kate needed assurances that Abigail wouldn’t tell anyone that Lucas kidnapped Sami. Chad then mocks the idea of keeping his voice down and screams that no one is here. Chad shouts that EJ is at Marlena’s with the kids, Tony and Anna are gone, Harold is off, and his wife is dead. Chad asks if that’s good enough for Kate’s assurance. Kate cries questioning that Chad thinks she killed Abigail to keep her quiet. Chad then asks Kate if she did.

Leo tells Gwen that he’s sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Gwen doesn’t seem so broken up about it. Gwen says she does feel bad for Jack, but Leo must be ecstatic about the unexpected assist. Leo clarifies that he wanted revenge against Abigail badly but he thinks what happened to her is horrible and makes him sick. Gwen calls that revisionist since he was just joking about wanting to slit Abigail’s throat. Leo insists that he was joking and then says he has to go. Gwen thanks him for filling her in. Leo says he’s sorry for her loss and then exits the prison.

Kayla brings Jennifer to the Brady Pub. Roman hugs Jennifer and says he’s so sorry. Jennifer then hugs Lucas, crying that she’s so glad to see him.

Kate can’t imagine the pain Chad is going through but says she knows that he can’t think she was involved in Abigail’s death. Chad responds that he doesn’t think she planned it. Kate asks what that means. Chad thinks after their talk, Kate couldn’t shake her worry about Lucas so she came over to talk with Abigail about keeping quiet and then Abigail got offended so maybe things got out of hand. Kate understands but says no matter the worry, she would never. Chad questions if she wouldn’t go to extremes to protect her kids. Kate knows he’s upset, exhausted, and not thinking straight. Kate tells Chad that she would never kill Abigail to keep her quiet and neither would Lucas. Chad questions why she would mention Lucas. Kate says that’s what this whole conversation is about because Chad told Abigail that Lucas kidnapped Sami. Chad points out that Lucas didn’t know that and then asks if he did.

Kayla exits the Pub and runs in to Steve. Kayla tells Steve that she has to get back to the hospital but Jennifer is inside with Lucas. Kayla asks where Jack is. Steve tells her that he had something to take care of. Kayla questions what but Steve says that Jack didn’t say..

Gwen sits in the prison visiting room, thinking back to Abigail breaking her mug and shouting that she would make her pay. Jack then arrives.

Leo sneaks outside where he retrieves his bag from the bushes. Leo opens it up, revealing the cash and jewelry stolen from Abigail’s box. Leo remarks that he would’ve preferred an Alemanian Emerald, but these will do just fine.

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Update written by Joseph

Allie and Chanel talk at Chanel’s home about having to do extra work at the Bakery. Chanel mentions not feeling tough but appreciates Allie coming over to help her after hours. Allie responds that she appreciates Chanel giving her job back to her after everything that happened. Allie talks about not remembering the Bakery ever being this busy and wonders how she ever managed it on her own. Chanel admits she doesn’t how she did it without her.

At John and Marlena’s, Susan excitedly has a cupcake from the Sweet Bits Bakery. Johnny remarks that it must run in the family to have a weakness for Sweet Bits. Marlena comes in and comments on Susan inviting Johnny over to have dinner with both of his grandmothers. Susan mentions making gumbo and knowing they wouldn’t want to step foot in the DiMera Mansion which Marlena questions. Susan says she doesn’t want Marlena to witness something she doesn’t approve of which Johnny questions. Susan then reveals that she thinks there is something going on between Belle and EJ.

Outside the DiMera Mansion, EJ apologizes to Belle for what he said earlier and being unfeeling about a child’s life. EJ calls it a very ham-handed attempt to make her feel better. Belle says she does want to. Belle then asks EJ to make her feel better as they start kissing. EJ stops and says they shouldn’t but Belle asks why not and tells EJ to take her upstairs and make love to her as they continue kissing.

Chad returns home from the movies, shocked to find Abigail’s bloody body on their bed. Chad frantically asks what happened as Abigail starts to regain consciousness. Chad tries to encourage that she’s going to be okay.

Johnny questions Susan thinking that EJ has a thing for Belle and that’s why she moved in with them. Marlena explains that Belle and Shawn are just having problems lately since Belle can’t bear that Shawn feels responsible for taking care of Jan. Susan says that Belle had good reasons to leave but it doesn’t explain why she went to the DiMera Mansion instead of the Salem Inn. Marlena argues that it doesn’t mean there is something going on. Marlena insists that Belle loves Shawn. Susan clarifies that she didn’t say she didn’t or that she loves EJ, just that she’s not camping out at the DiMera Mansion for the ambience.

EJ tells Belle that he doesn’t want to take advantage. Belle assures that he wouldn’t be as she wants this and wants him. Belle tells EJ to take her to bed as they kiss inside.

Chad calls for an ambulance and says there’s a lot of blood but he doesn’t know what happened. Chad notes that he doesn’t see any weapon. Abigail manages to say that they had a knife. Chad questions who did.

EJ and Belle continue kissing inside and begin to head upstairs together.

Marlena thinks they are making Johnny uncomfortable. Johnny says he’s not uncomfortable but scared because if Sami ever finds out that Belle likes EJ, he’s not sure they will make it to their next birthdays. Susan agrees on Sami flipping her lid. Johnny suggests changing the subject since Marlena is worried enough about Belle after Jan had her baby tonight. Susan agrees and apologizes to Marlena for being insensitive. Marlena suggests they just have some cupcakes. Johnny says he just asked Allie to give him an assortment from the bakery. Susan questions Allie being back at the Bakery. Johnny responds that Allie acted cool towards him but Chanel pretended like she didn’t even see him. Susan says she’s sorry. Johnny then says that Susan is better than a Ouija board, so he asks Susan to tell him if Chanel is going to end up with him or Allie.

Chanel jokes with Allie about saying how she made it without her. Allie is glad to hear she missed her. Chanel apologizes for sending mixed signals while Allie apologizes for reading too much in to what she said. They agree that this is awkward. Allie says they found out they still work well together so maybe they’ll find out they are still friends. Chanel hopes she didn’t come off obnoxious by choosing herself. Allie understands that she needs to decide if she wants to be with her or Johnny. Allie brings up Johnny dropping in during their evening rush. Chanel admits she saw him but didn’t get a chance to say hi. Allie says Johnny was checking in on them and obviously looking for her. Allie is surprised Johnny left without trying to say hi. Chanel thinks he understands that she needs time and space to figure out what she wants. Chanel points out that Allie was just ready to marry Tripp, so she might need the same thing.

Tripp lays in his hospital bed and tells Steve and Kayla that he hopes they aren’t upset about him moving out. Steve understands that he’s single again so he doesn’t want to stay with his dad and stepmom. Tripp clarifies that it’s not that and says they’ve been amazing in letting him stay with them all this time. Kayla and Steve assure that they love having him. Tripp then announces that he is leaving Salem.

Chad remains on the phone with 911 and cries that he’s applying pressure but nothing’s working. Chad tells them to hurry up and hangs up. Chad urges Abigail to stay with him and open her eyes. Chad needs her to tell him what happened. Abigail tells Chad to take care of the kids. EJ and Belle kiss in the hallway until hearing Chad scream for help. Chad yells to them that he doesn’t know what happened but thinks someone stabbed her and they might still be in the house. Chad orders them to find his kids so EJ and Belle rush back out of the room. Chad promises Abigali that the kids are going to be fine and continues pleading with her to stay with him.

Johnny asks Susan if Chanel ends up with Allie or him. Marlena doesn’t think it’s fair to put Susan on the spot. Susan says she’ll need something personal and uses her cupcake. Susan then screams so Johnny asks what she sees.

Allie tells Chanel that she and Tripp were over a long time ago. Chanel points out that he did almost die for her. Allie says she’ll always be grateful for that but that’s all and Tripp knows that. Allie declares that now she knows exactly who she wants to be with. Allie asks Chanel about her mom. Chanel says she’s trying to be brave but she knows she is terrified of going to prison for life. Allie is sorry she’s going through that and asks how Chanel is doing. Chanel says it’s been really quiet without Paulina at home and empty, until tonight.

Steve questions Tripp leaving Salem. Tripp clarifies that it’s not forever but it will be a couple months until he’s ready to get back to work. Steve suggests they take a little road trip together. Kayla asks where Tripp plans on going. Tripp reveals that he talked to Stephanie and Joey last night about maybe spending some time with them in Seattle this summer. Kayla calls that a great idea as she knows they would love to see him and spend time with him. Steve says it’s a good idea but it caught him by surprise. Tripp credits his near death experience for making him realize that family is what really matters so he wants to get to know Stephanie and Joey as his sister and brother. Tripp adds that he’s been thinking about going out there for awhile and laying in the hospital bed made him realize you never know how much time you have, so you have to do the things that really matter before it’s too late…

Chad encourages Abigail to save her energy and promises the ambulance is coming. EJ returns and announces they found the kids and Belle is taking them to Marlena’s while there is no sign of an intruder. The ambulance arrives so EJ rushes to go meet them. Abigail cries to Chad that she’s so cold. Chad urges her to open her eyes and pleads for her not to die on him.

Steve tells Tripp that they understand why he’s leaving but they’re really going to miss him. Tripp assures that he will be back. Kayla hopes so and says there will be a place for him with them and at the hospital, so he can come back any time he wants. Tripp thanks them for being amazing. Kayla calls him the best intern and an asset to the hospital. Tripp says Kayla made his life easier. Kayla hugs him and wishes him luck. Kayla then gets paged to the ER that a stabbing victim is coming in, so she exits the room. Steve hopes whoever it is, is okay.

Chad and EJ talk at the hospital. Chad worries that they never got Abigail’s pulse back in the ambulance. EJ encourages him as Kayla comes out from the elevator and sees blood on Chad, so she asks if he’s alright or hurt. Chad explains that it’s not his but Abigail’s and asks Kayla to please help her.

Steve asks Tripp if he’s sure he wants to do this. Tripp thinks that Steve thinks he’s running away. Steve denies that and thinks he needs to regroup which Tripp confirms is what he’s doing. Steve asks if he’s told Ava about this. Tripp says no as he wanted to tell Steve and Kayla first. Tripp jokes that he’ll tell his mom with the car running and his suitcase packed. Steve wishes him luck with that and then asks what about Allie. Tripp says that’s a good question.

Allie invites Chanel to go bowling if she wants to get out for a night. Chanel says they can do goofy golf or something. Allie suggests they and Johnny can go axe throwing which Chanel says is more like it. They talk about their desserts from the bakery and they end up both reaching for the same box, causing their hands to touch. They get interrupted by Allie getting a call from Tripp, who asks if she’s busy right now. Allie says that she and Chanel were just finishing up work for the day. Tripp says there’s something he wanted to talk to them both about so he asks them to come to the hospital now.

Johnny asks Susan what she sees. Susan says she doesn’t just see Allie, but declares she needs to call EJ. There’s a knock at the door and Marlena answers to see Belle. Susan worries that this is bad. Belle comes in as Marlena asks what’s going on. Belle informs her that Thomas and Charlotte are in the car with the nanny. Marlena asks what has happened. Belle reveals that someone broke in to the mansion and it’s Abigail.

Chad complains that nobody will tell him what’s going on and he wants to go find out how Abigail is doing. EJ stops him and reminds him that they need to work. Chad insists and then Kayla comes out and announces she’s sorry and they did everything they could, but they have lost Abigail. Chad refuses to believe it. EJ says he’s so sorry. Chad argues that they’re wrong and that he’ll get Dr. Rolf to fix it. Kayla encourages Chad that he did everything right and the staff did CPR for over an hour but Abigail lost too much blood. Kayla declares that Dr. Rolf cannot help her. Chad cries that he can’t give up on her and repeats that it can’t be as EJ hugs him.

Allie and Chanel go to Tripp’s hospital room. Chanel comments on him looking better. Tripp announces he’s actually getting discharged tomorrow. Steve decides to go get some coffee and exits. Allie asks Tripp if everything is okay. Tripp responds that everything is fine, he just wanted to tell her something and he thought she should hear it from him.

Belle cries to Marlena that she’s sorry to have to tell her. Marlena is glad she brought the children and asks if she’s alright. Belle says she’s fine. Johnny asks what happened. Belle doesn’t know and says the police are at the house now, trying to figure out who got in and how. Susan asks about EJ. Belle assures that he’s fine and went to the hospital with Chad and Abigail. Marlena asks about Abigail’s condition. Belle says there’s no word yet. Johnny decides he needs to be there so he exits. Marlena asks if Susan is alright. Susan responds that she just got a terrible chill..

Chad says he needs to be with his wife and see her. EJ tells him that he’ll be there. Chad says that Abigail was worried sick about the kids, so he asks EJ to go make sure they are ok. EJ tells him that Belle is with them, so he’s not going to leave him right now. Chad insists that he needs to be alone with his wife. EJ tells Chad to call if he needs anything. Chad asks Kayla where Abigail is. Kayla takes him to see her in the emergency room.

Chanel complains that Tripp just stopped hating her and is now going to leave town. Tripp points out that they are friends now. Chanel jokes that he may be the only friend she’s made in Salem that she hasn’t slept with. Chanel wishes Tripp the best and tells him not to stay away too long. Chanel then exits to let Allie and Tripp talk. Allie guesses that Tripp is leaving because of her.

Johnny arrives at the hospital and tells EJ that he heard from Belle that Abigail was stabbed. Johnny questions how since the mansion is supposed to be like a fortress and asks if they know how they got in. EJ responds that it’s Harold’s night off, Tony and Anna are away, while he and Belle didn’t see anything. EJ says the police are searching the place for evidence. Johnny asks how bad it is and if Abigail has to stay overnight. EJ then informs Johnny that Abigail has died. Johnny cries that it can’t be as EJ hugs him. Johnny asks where Chad is. EJ informs him that Chad is in with Abigail. EJ adds that he wanted to stay but Chad wanted him to go check on the kids. EJ asks how they are going to tell the kids about this. Johnny asks what he can do. EJ questions what any of them can do but help Chad and the kids get through this. EJ decides he better go and hugs Johnny. Johnny decides to stay and see if Chad needs anything. They say I love you as EJ then exits the hospital. Chanel comes off of the elevator and sees Johnny crying, so she asks what he’s doing here.

Marlena tells Belle that the nanny is getting the children settled in and asks where Susan is. Belle says she’s making tea. Belle asks why no one is calling. Belle cries that it was so awful as Abigail was so pale and there was blood everywhere. Belle adds that the kids don’t know and she didn’t know what to say to them. Belle worries the longer they don’t hear anything, the more scared she is for Abigail. Marlena hugs Belle as she cries.

Chad asks Kayla if he can be alone with Abigail. Kayla tells him to take all the time he needs as she exits. Chad cries that he loves her so much and he will love her forever.

Tripp assures Allie that he’s not leaving because of her but he can’t go back to work right now, so he’s going to do some things that he never had time to do before. Allie guesses he’ll go somewhere calmer than Salem. Tripp tells Allie that he really wants her to be happy. Allie says the same for him and that she’s going to miss him more than he knows. Allie adds that Henry will too. Allie hugs Tripp as he says he’s just going to Seattle. Steve comes back in but says he can come back later. Tripp says they are good. Kayla then comes in with tears in her eyes as she reveals the stabbing victim was Abigail. Kayla announces Abigail has died and breaks down crying as Steve hugs her.

Johnny tells Chanel about Abigail and says that he doesn’t think he ever told Abigail that he loved her, but he did. Chanel says she didn’t know her very well but she was always really nice to her. Johnny doesn’t know Chad, the kids, Jack and Jennifer are going to get over this. Chanel hugs Johnny as he cries.

Susan brings tea for Marlena and Belle. Marlena wonders if they should call EJ. Belle doesn’t know since he’s with Chad. There’s then a knock on the door. Marlena answers it to see EJ. Belle sees EJ and guesses that Abigail is gone. EJ confirms that she is. Susan hugs Marlena while Belle hugs EJ.

Chad cries as he tells Abigail that she was his whole life. Chad brings up their kids and asks why as he breaks down crying and kisses Abigail.

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Belle can’t believe EJ would casually say that Shawn’s baby might die and that would be a bright side to this as she pours herself a drink. EJ points out that Jan Spears having this baby is the reason that Belle and Shawn were separated. Belle stops him and asks what is wrong with him.

Shawn sits with Jan in the hospital as Jan worries about her stomach cramps. Shawn encourages that they are going to get her an IV to slow them down. Jan asks what if the baby comes today when it’s too soon.

Sarah goes to the hospital and asks Marlena if Kayla is on duty. Marlena responds that she thinks she might be in surgery. Sarah then cries that she needs help as she thinks the antidote is wearing off.

Lucas remains at the counter of the Pub, staring at the drink that Clyde left on the bar until Kate walks in and questions if he’s drinking. Lucas tells her that the drink is not his and that it belongs to Kate’s ex-boyfriend Clyde, who just left. Lucas swears he didn’t take a drink. Kate admits she saw Clyde leaving as she was coming in. Lucas complains about Kate not trusting him. Kate then takes the drink. Lucas tries to stop her by saying Clyde drank out of that glass but Kate says she needs the drink after just talking with Chad. Lucas asks what the big deal is. Kate reveals that Chad thought she should know that he told Abigail that Lucas is the one who kidnapped Sami. Lucas argues that she has to be kidding.

Abigail and Chad sit together in the town square. Abigail tells Chad about Gwen not being happy that she broke her mug and saying she would make her pay. Chad asks if Gwen said how she was going to do that. Abigail blows it off as Gwen just trying to scare her. Abigail tells Chad not to look so worried since Gwen is behind bars so there’s nothing she can do to her…

Gwen calls Leo from prison and says she needs to talk about Abigail. Gwen declares that if she doesn’t get to spend her father’s birthday with him, then neither does Abigail. Leo remains in the DiMera wine cellar and thinks she’s being a little dramatic. Gwen complains that she asked Abigail for one favor to get Jack the gift that she made for him for his birthday but Abigail smashed in to a million pieces. Gwen orders Leo to find the nearest, sharpest object and stab Abigail in the heart with it.

Marlena asks Sarah what makes her think the antidote is wearing off. Sarah tells her that she and Xander went to see Maggie to tell her that she got her memory back and that they were back together. Sarah states that while they were there, she had a hallucination of Kristen with a syringe and she thought she was coming after her but then she realized it was just Victor with a pen in his hand. Sarah says she didn’t let on because she didn’t want them to worry but admits she’s scared to death. Sarah asks Marlena if she knows what’s happening to her. Marlena encourages her not to panic. Sarah asks how to do that when she’s seeing things that aren’t there. Sarah asks if she’s losing her mind and what Gwen did to her.

Leo tells Gwen that this sounds a little extreme even for her. Gwen reminds him that their double wedding was supposed to be the day that changed their lives forever and then they got dumped by Xander and Craig. Gwen questions why they are always the ones that suffer while Abigail and Chad live their perfect lives together. Leo says he’s just as infuriated as she is. Gwen asks if he’s folding as she thought he wanted to inflict pain on all who hurt him. Leo brings up what he did to Chad and Sonny. Gwen blows that off as everyone knowing it was lies. Gwen declares that they need to hurt them the way that they hurt them. Leo says his phone is about to die. Gwen hopes so is Abigail. Leo then hangs up. Leo then picks up the knife from his breakfast tray and puts it in his bag.

Abigail tells Chad that Gwen will just sit around like she always does and it’s nothing new. Chad informs Abigail that he told Kate that Abigail knows Lucas kidnapped Sami. Chad admits that Kate was not pleased but he assured her that she would keep her mouth shut.

Lucas questions Kate as to why Chad told Abigail. Kate explains that he didn’t have a choice as Abigail got it in to her head that she wanted to solve the mystery and was planning to publish an article about it in the Spectator. Kate adds that Abigail already dug up Lucas’s friend Pete and was determined to go interview him in Wisconsin. Kate says that Chad couldn’t talk her out of it and was worried about what might happen if she went to investigate, so he thought the best way out of it was to tell her that it was her beloved uncle Lucas who kidnapped Sami. Kate admits that she can’t blame him. Lucas argues that he can blame him. Lucas asks what if they tell EJ or anyone else and worries that he would be screwed.

EJ reminds Belle that if Shawn told her immediately after he slept with Jan, that she would try to convince her to take the morning after pill. Belle argues that is not the same thing as that prevents pregnancy and doesn’t end one. Belle declares that this is a life and she does not and has never wished the baby dead, but it could die. Belle says she’s feeling sorry for herself while Shawn is probably freaking out at the hospital. Belle decides she has to go. EJ questions why she would do that. Belle responds that whether she likes it or not, this is Shawn’s baby and she would never forgive herself if she wasn’t there. Belle then rushes out of the DiMera Mansion.

Marlena encourages Sarah that she’s not losing her mind. Sarah asks why she thought she saw Kristen then. Sarah argues that the antidote is supposed to reverse the effects of Dr. Rolf’s drug. Marlena points out that it has set aside a lot of the damage she has been through but because of her dosage, there might be flare ups. Marlena knows Kayla has prescribed medication for her that helped Abigail, but the dosage may have to be increased. Sarah asks if these hallucinations are just something she’s going to have to live with for the rest of her life. Marlena hopes not but says it’s hard to give any guarantees. Marlena says they can adjust the dosage of her new medicine but she thinks they have reason to be optimistic. Marlena suggests Sarah talk to Abigail since she’s been through all of this. Sarah agrees that is a great idea and thanks Marlena for talking her down. Sarah then walks away as Belle arrives at the hospital. Marlena greets her and asks what she’s doing here. Belle informs her that she was with Shawn when she called to say Jan is in labor. Marlena confirms that Jan was admitted a little while ago. Belle argues that Jan can’t have the baby now since it’s so soon. Marlena agrees that it’s soon and they have given her medication to hopefully stop the contractions. Shawn then comes out and announces that Jan just passed out, so Marlena rushes to the room with Shawn.

EJ talks to the portrait of Stefano, saying he was too direct with Belle just now as he thought he was comforting her, but she left deeply offended. EJ supposes he should find a way to make this right as he finishes a drink. EJ then walks out of the living room. Leo then emerges from the tunnels and remarks that he thought EJ would never shut up and leave. Leo says it seems like everyone around here uses Stefano as a sounding board. Leo asks Stefano what he should do about Abigail or to Abigail.

Chad agrees with Abigail that Kate and Lucas have nothing to worry about. Chad thanks Abigail for agreeing not to say anything and apologizes for putting her in that position as he never wants to ask her to lie, especially to her own family. Abigail points out that Lucas is her mom’s half brother while she’s not related to Sami, unlike he and EJ. Chad states that keeping secrets from each other is part of his family’s favorite pastime but keeping secrets from his wife is not something he will ever do again. Abigail assures that there’s nothing he can’t tell her as she will always be on his side and she loves him. Abigail informs Chad that she is ovulating, so Chad suggests they get out of here.

Shawn comes back out and informs Belle that Jan has been rushed to the operating room as she had a placental abruption. Belle knows a woman in her office who had that and that woman lost the baby. Belle tells Shawn that she’s sorry and asks what Marlena said. Shawn says she agreed to stay with Jan since they wouldn’t let him go with her. Shawn worries that they were all so serious and he has no idea what’s going to happen to Jan or the baby.

Kate encourages Lucas that Chad gave her his word that Abigail is not going to say anything. Lucas questions her buying that. Kate insists that Abigail won’t send her own uncle to prison. Lucas points out that she sent her own sister there. Kate argues that he knows that’s completely different. Kate says that Abigail hates Gwen and loves Lucas, so she would understand he was desperate to keep Sami from going back to EJ. Kate admits that Lucas did a boneheaded thing but Abigail won’t send him to jail just because she feels like it when she’s a good person. Lucas worries about Abigail being an editor at a newspaper and she was working on Sami’s kidnapping story, so what happens if she decides to run the story anyway. Kate thinks it would solve all of Lucas’s problems if he just told Sami the truth. Lucas mocks the idea of that working out great for him. Kate argues that he doesn’t know and brings up how many times over the years that they have forgiven each other for doing horrible things. Kate asks why wouldn’t Sami eventually understand and forgive him. Kate adds that if Lucas is thinking of marrying Sami, he can’t live with this secret between them.

Sarah goes to see Gwen in prison. Gwen questions what she’s doing here. Sarah responds that they haven’t been properly introduced so she introduces herself and brings up Gwen borrowing her face to break up with Xander as her, so it must be like looking into a mirror.

Leo sneaks in to Chad and Abigail’s bed room. He then hears them coming so he runs to hide in the closet. Chad and Abigail enter the room and start kissing.

Gwen tells Sarah that she doesn’t want to get in to this now. Sarah says that’s too bad. Sarah complains that Gwen knew Kristen was holding her prisoner on that island and she left her there, stranded. Sarah adds that she would probably still be there if not for Abigail. Gwen blames Abigail for Sarah ever being sent to that island. Sarah asks how it’s Abigail’s fault. Gwen brings up the syringe and how Kristen never would’ve gotten it if Abigail hadn’t left it in the DiMera secret room where she was planning to use it on her. Sarah mocks the idea that Gwen’s the victim in all of this. Gwen argues that she didn’t kidnap Sarah, so she tells her to go find Kristen and tell her all of her troubles. Sarah says she plans to but thought she would start with Gwen first. Sarah talks about Xander getting her the antidote and how that didn’t work for Gwen, so she made sure she got a double dose of the crazy drug. Gwen argues that Sarah got the antidote and is now good as new. Gwen asks why Sarah is here bothering her.

Chad and Abigail lay in bed after having sex. Chad wonders if this is the day they made a baby. Abigail jokes that if they didn’t, it wasn’t for lack of trying, but she feels like they did which excites Chad. Abigail asks if Chad is hoping for another girl or another boy. Chad says twins. Abigail jokes that they would be seriously outnumbered. Chad says Thomas and Charlotte are old enough to help out. Abigail asks what Chad thinks about taking a little trip with the kids tonight since tomorrow is Jack’s birthday, so they could all fly to Boston together. Chad calls that a great idea but notes that it seems pretty sudden. Chad asks if they can leave in the morning which Abigail agrees to, asking what difference one night would make as they kiss.

Shawn asks what Belle was doing at the hospital anyway. Belle responds that she was worried about the baby and Shawn as he must be scared. Shawn admits that he is. Shawn calls it the baby he never wanted to happen but then he started thinking about whether it was going to be a boy or a girl and taking care of a new baby. Belle encourages that Jan has the best doctors and care here. Shawn brings up that the baby might be deprived of oxygen and nourishment so it’s going to be touch and go. Belle hugs Shawn and encourages him to keep believing the baby will be okay. EJ arrives and sees them. Shawn wonders how long it will be before he knows something. Belle declares that no matter how long it takes, she will be there for him.

Lucas tells Kate that he’s not going to tell Sami the truth and argues that if she found out that he held her against her will for months, she’ll send him to prison and then go back to EJ so fast. Kate says she gets it and she doesn’t want the information to come out either. Kate worries that Roman would never forgive her either if he found out she kept the information from him. Lucas knows holding a grudge is in the Brady DNA. Kate says it’s fine to not tell Sami, she just hates seeing this eat away at him. Lucas feels he has no choice. Kate suggests they meet back at the Pub for dinner tonight. Kate jokes that she will annoy him so much that he’ll forget all about Abigail. Lucas agrees to meet her later.

Chad gets dressed as their kids Thomas and Charlotte enter their room. Abigail asks what they think about a trip to Boston to surprise Jack for his birthday. Charlotte asks if they can take the DiMera Jet which Chad agrees to. Thomas asks about the Tooth Fairy and says it’s a he. Thomas asks what about Minions which Abigail questions. Chad explains that DiMera is doing a special screening of the new Minions movie and he said they could go. Abigail asks what time the screening is. Chad says it’s in like an hour so they can still make it. Thomas asks if Abigail can come too. Abigail says she’d love to but she still has to approve a layout for the paper and her assistant is going to send it to her in one hour. Charlotte questions her not going to the movie. Chad asks if it’s okay if he takes them which the kids agree to. Abigail hugs her kids and sends them to go change clothes. Abigail jokes with Chad about it being that easy to make the kids happy.

Sarah questions Gwen asking why she is bothering her and if she really has to spell it out. Gwen complains that Sarah got what she wanted. Sarah informs her that she had to relive the death of her baby and asks if she has any idea what that’s like. Gwen responds that she actually does. Sarah tells her to try doing it twice. Sarah confirms she got her memory back but she’s still having hallucinations. Sarah calls Gwen miserable. Gwen complains that she’s paying for it now as she’s stuck in prison and has lost everything from her family to her freedom to Xander. Sarah says she did it all to herself. Sarah declares that she and Xander are back together. Gwen blames that on Abigail stopping the wedding. Gwen argues that Xander loved her and they were going to get married. Sarah assures they sorted all that out and are now very happy. Sarah tells Gwen to think about that as she is taken back to her cell. Sarah then exits.

EJ approaches Shawn and Belle. Shawn questions what he’s doing here. EJ says he wanted to inquire about the baby. Shawn argues that he couldn’t care less about his baby. EJ understands how worried he must be. Shawn says EJ is the last thing he wants to deal with and tells him to get the hell out. Marlena comes back so Shawn asks what happened in the OR. Marlena confirms that they stopped the bleeding and Jan will be fine, but they had to deliver the baby. Marlena announces the baby is small, but alive, and that Shawn has a son. Marlena explains that the baby was rushed him to the NICU and will be there for quite awhile. Shawn asks if he can see him but Marlena says they are still evaluating him. Shawn asks about Jan. Marlena says she was taken back to her room. Shawn decides he should probably be there when Jan wakes up. Shawn thanks Belle for staying with him as he then heads to Jan’s room. Marlena decides to go check on more information on the baby and walks away. EJ tells Belle that it must have been a lot to take in and wishes she would say something. Belle asks EJ to just get her out of here. EJ asks where she’d like to go. Belle has tears in her eyes as she says anywhere and then leaves the hospital with EJ.

Gwen notices the prison guard has fallen asleep. She sneaks back to the phone and makes a call, saying she needs their help.

Chad and Abigail talk about being lucky to have great kids as they kiss. Chad asks Abigail what the whole Tooth Fairy thing was about. Abigail says she will tell him when he gets back. Abigail tells Chad that she loves him. Chad says he loves her and then exits the room.

Lucas remains at the Pub with a drink in front of him on the table. Lucas says to himself that for all he knows, Abigail could be writing that story right now. Lucas adds that Will, Allie, and Sami will hate him and he might be headed for prison. Lucas then gets up and goes behind the bar . Lucas grabs a bottle of alcohol and sneaks out of the Pub with it.

Abigail sits in her room with her laptop while Leo remains hiding in the closet.

Kate sits at the bar of the Brady Pub, waiting for Lucas. She pulls out her phone and texts him, asking where he is as she thought they were having dinner.

Lucas passes out in his bed at the Salem Inn with the bottle of alcohol in his hand.

EJ brings Belle home to the DiMera Mansion and asks if she’s feeling any better. Belle jokes that the second bottle of wine took the edge off. EJ apologizes for what he said earlier and being unfeeling about a child’s life. EJ calls it a very ham-handed attempt to make her feel better. Belle says she does want to. Belle then asks EJ to make her feel better as they start kissing.

Gwen tries to sneak back in to the prison visiting room but the prison guard catches her, noting that she missed bed check and questions where she’s been. Gwen claims she was in the library but he says they searched there. Gwen claims she fell asleep in a corner and just woke up. Gwen asks where else she could have been…

Leo rushes outside to a bench, sweating in a panic as he grips on to his bag.

Chad returns home from the movies, shocked to find Abigail’s bloody body on their bed.

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In the town square, Chad informs Kate that he told Abigail that Lucas kidnapped Sami. Kate asks why he did that.

Marlena and Lucas exit the Brady Pub. Marlena talks about how good it was to see Will and says she misses him already. Lucas points out that he’ll be back soon and it will be nice to have the whole family together. Marlena points out that Will said that exact thing before he left for the airport. Marlena recalls Roman saying something about planning a party. Marlena gets paged to an appointment and jokes that Lucas if off the hook for the moment as she walks away.

Jan talks to Shawn at home about having her first appointment with Marlena. Jan brings up how Marlena has to come to her because of her bed rest and high risk pregnancy and the ankle monitor. Jan complains that the house is not designed for a person who is about to go through a major psychological breakthrough, but she wants to make the conditions as perfect as possible. Shawn advises her to keep her expectations low. Jan knows she won’t become mentally healthy overnight but vows to get there and be the mother that their baby deserves.

Belle goes to EJ’s room, where he is coming out of the shower in just a towel. Belle says she was just returning his robe and didn’t know he was in there.

Susan enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells Abigail that she got a powerful feeling that there is a foreign presence among them. Susan states that there is someone here that’s not supposed to be in this house. Abigail tells her about Thomas saying he ran in to the tooth fairy in the basement. Susan complains about not being on good terms with the tooth fairy and says she’d like to have a word with her. Abigail decides she’s going to go down there and take a look.

Marlena goes to see Jan. Jan and Shawn thank Marlena for making time to see her. Jan has a really good feeling about this and promises to be the best patient Marlena’s ever had. Marlena says they will take it one step at a time and see how it goes. Shawn says he’s going to head out to give them some privacy. Jan asks if Shawn will be at the police station, explaining that she likes to know where he is in case something happens with their baby. Shawn reveals that he was actually going to Marlena’s to see if Belle is there to try and get her to reconsider the separation. Marlena informs him that Belle is not there so Shawn asks where she is.

Belle tells EJ that she should go and he should get dressed. EJ asks if Harold sent up her breakfast tray but Belle says it seems to have disappeared. Belle doesn’t know what happened. EJ jokes that perhaps a hungry little fairy stole it…

Abigail tells Susan that she’s going to see if she can find the tooth fairy. Susan worries about the basement. Abigail says that Thomas said he ran in to someone that told him to keep it quiet. Abigail decides she’s going to check it out and tells her to let the nanny know where she is. Susan offers to go with her. Abigail then gets a call from Statesville Prison. It’s Gwen, who says she needs to see her. Abigail responds that she never wants to see her again. Gwen knows she hates her but she hopes she will come see her anyway, insisting that it’s extremely important…

Lucas sits at the counter of the Brady Pub and asks for a refill. Clyde turns around and says he’s about to go on his lunch break. Clyde invites Lucas to join him but he declines, noting that he doesn’t drink. Lucas says he thought that was Clyde when he saw him around the kitchen last night but he thought to himself there’s no way that Clyde Weston works here. Clyde explains that gainful employment is a condition of his parole and Roman needed a cook. Lucas questions not finding someone more qualified and having to pick someone who terrorized the whole town. Clyde says that’s all behind him and he’s a family man now. Clyde mentions seeing Lucas with his daughter last night. Lucas tells him to stay away from Allie. Clyde says he couldn’t help but overhear part of his conversation and it sounds like he had a little dust up with EJ DiMera. Lucas confirms he did and asks what it is to him. Clyde responds that any enemy of EJ is a friend of his. Lucas questions why he’d say that and if he has a problem with EJ.

EJ tells Belle that the morning is quickly getting away from them. Belle says she should get out of his hair as she’s sure he has a busy day. EJ says it’s not as busy as he’d like since Gabi is still in charge of DiMera. Belle can’t believe Kristen voted to retain Gabi as CEO. EJ assures that he and Chad have no intention of letting that stand. Belle suggests they can strategize about Gabi and Clyde. EJ asks if Belle has told anyone that Clyde’s man shot him and let everyone believe some random mugger did it. Belle confirms that she hasn’t told anyone. EJ reminds her that turning in Clyde is not an option but he does have a plan to get his revenge. Belle thinks he should scrap his plan and let her think of a way to bring Clyde to justice legally. EJ offers her lunch since she missed breakfast. Belle suggests brunch which EJ agrees to as she exits the room.

Marlena informs Shawn that she and Belle had a bit of a problem last night. Jan hopes it wasn’t about her. Marlena confirms that it was as Belle found out that she’s treating Jan and she was upset and didn’t come home last night. Shawn asks if she went to the Salem Inn. Marlena reveals that she spent the night at the DiMera Mansion. Shawn decides he has to go and rushes out of the house while Jan watches with a bit of a smile.

Kate reminds Chad that she just told him not to tell anyone about the kidnapping. Chad feels he had no choice but to tell Abigail. Kate argues that this is just about Chad’s guilt over letting EJ take the blame for a crime he didn’t commit. Kate asks if it doesn’t matter what happens to Lucas. Chad says it’s not like that. Kate questions why he would do something so incredibly stupid then. Chad explains that Abigail was trying to make it her next investigative piece to find out who kidnapped Sami and she refused to let it go. Chad adds that Abigail tracked down the other henchman that Lucas hired and she was going to go to Milwaukee to talk to him. Chad says he wasn’t going to let Abigail leave the state to find the truth when he could tell her himself. Kate argues that Chad doesn’t know that the guy was going to talk and questions why Chad did.

Gwen begs Abigail to come to the prison and promises she would never call her if it wasn’t really urgent. Abigail then hangs up. Susan points out that Abigail didn’t say goodbye. Susan asks who was on the phone. Abigail informs her that it was her sister Gwen, who wants her to come visit her in prison and said it’s important. Susan didn’t get a good feeling. Abigail says she wasn’t either but she never does with Gwen. Abigail complains that Gwen is in her head now and she can’t help but wonder what she wanted. Susan questions if Abigail is going to the prison, reminding her that curiosity killed the cat. Abigail guesses it’s a good thing that she’s not a cat then as she then exits the mansion. Susan remarks that it’s what they all say.

Marlena begins her therapy session with Jan. Jan stops to ask if Belle and EJ are officially together. Marlena warns her that she won’t treat her if she’s not serious about this. Jan says she is serious but she assumed Belle was with EJ, so she was curious how Marlena felt about it. Marlena asserts that this conversation is about Jan, not her or Belle. Jan apologizes and says she’s a little nervous as she needs this to work so she can be a good mother to her baby. Marlena questions that being the reason she’s doing this. Jan says of course and she told her that. Marlena says she’d like to believe her but part of her is afraid this might be a performance and that she might be pretending to want therapy to appease Shawn, while using her to further that relationship. Jan swears she’s doing this for herself and her baby, no other reason. Marlena brings up Jan’s obsession with Shawn and her attempts to break up Shawn and Belle as her reasons for being reluctant to believe her. Jan assures that is over. Marlena warns that if she sees any sign at all that she’s up to her old tricks, the sessions will end. Jan promises there will be no signs as she just wants to get better like Ben did. Jan mentions that Ben told her therapy with Marlena is what helped him more than anything. Jan talks about Ben saying he had to face the things he did head on. Marlena confirms that and says Ben had to think about how he hurt people and he had to feel their pain. Marlena asks if she’s ready to do that. Jan says she is but then starts having stomach pains.

EJ and Belle enter the living room where they find Susan, who says she’s just feeling for tooth fairy vibes. Susan tells Belle that she understands she stayed over last night. Belle questions how she knew. Susan reveals that Harold told her. Susan then starts saying she’s sensing something is going on between them. Susan asks if there is something going on between EJ and Belle. Shawn then walks in and says he’d like to know the answer to that as well.

Chad complains to Kate that he should’ve done nothing while his wife went off to confront a violent felon about his role in a criminal conspiracy. Kate says she gets his point. Kate tells Chad that she’s going to need to be assured that Abigail won’t tell a soul. Chad tells her to trust him. Kate wants Abigail to sign a non-disclosure agreement since it’s about Lucas’s freedom and he could go to prison. Chad repeats that Abigail promised not to say anything to anyone.

Abigail goes to see Gwen in prison. Gwen is surprised she came. Abigail says she realized she really wanted to see her and mocks the idea that she missed her. Abigail complains about Gwen’s lies and how she hurt people she cares about. Gwen asks why she came then. Abigail says Gwen said it was important so she thought maybe Gwen was going to finally tell her what actually happened with her grandmother. Gwen asks if that’s still eating away at her. Abigail says it is whether or not Gwen murdered her in cold blood because she has a sense of humanity. Gwen says she’s sorry but this isn’t about Laura, but about someone else that is very important to Abigail that she wouldn’t want to get hurt. Abigail has zero interest in playing games so she asks Gwen why she’s here or she’s gone. Gwen says it’s about Jack. Abigail demands to know what she did to him. Gwen responds that Jack would be hurt if he’s not properly celebrated since tomorrow is his birthday. Gwen complains that she can’t throw him a party or take him out for a nice meal, but she wants Jack to know how much she cares for him and that she wishes she could be with him. Gwen reveals that she made Jack a gift and hopes Abigail could deliver it to him.

Lucas asks Clyde about his beef with EJ. Clyde asks if he said they had a beef. Lucas says he implied they were enemies. Clyde says that’s probably too strong of a word but explains that he brought EJ a very lucrative business proposition but he turned him down cold, so he’s deeply disappointed. Lucas questions Clyde being tight enough with EJ to pitch him business deals. Clyde says they were cellmates in prison for awhile so they got to know each other pretty well. Clyde calls EJ a talker. Lucas bets EJ talked about himself the whole time. Clyde responds that EJ actually talked a lot about Lucas and didn’t have a lot of nice things to say. Lucas asks what about him. Clyde informs him that EJ wouldn’t shut about Sami’s kidnapping, swearing he was innocent and that he shouldn’t be in prison but that Lucas should be, since he’s the one who really did it.

Belle questions what Shawn is doing here. Shawn asks Belle the same since Marlena said she spent the night. Belle tells Shawn that it’s not his concern. Shawn argues that she’s his wife while Belle reminds him that they are legally separated so she’s under no obligation to tell him where she sleeps, especially when he has a psychopath living in their house. Susan questions that so Belle tells her that Jan Spears is pregnant with Shawn’s baby. Shawn says it’s not what she thinks and knows Belle is upset. Belle argues that she was fine until Shawn barged in to interrogate her. Shawn says no one is interrogating her but Susan asked what’s going on with her and EJ. EJ tells Belle that he doesn’t have to answer that. Shawn tells EJ that he’s speaking to his wife. Susan argues that it’s EJ’s house. EJ thanks Susan but says he can handle this. EJ tells Shawn that Belle needed a place to be to feel safe and comfortable and chose to come here and she’s welcome to stay for as long as she likes. EJ adds that they were about to have brunch, so Shawn can see himself out. Shawn declares that he was right about why Belle wanted to get separated. Shawn complains that Belle said this had nothing to do with EJ but five minutes after he signed the papers, she moves in with him. Belle argues that she did not move in, she’s just staying here. Shawn argues that they both know damn well what’s going on here. Belle complains that she’s just trying to find a place to stay where she doesn’t feel betrayed or insulted. Shawn continues to complain about EJ and accuses EJ of succeeding in stealing her from him. Shawn argues that Belle went from working with EJ to living with him and accuses her of now sleeping with him.

Jan continues to complain about her stomach pain and says it’s like nothing she ever felt before. Marlena encourages her to stay calm but Jan reveals that she thinks she’s in labor.

Abigail questions Gwen making Jack a gift and remarks that she thought she was only capable of making trouble and misery. Gwen responds that she worked very hard on the gift and started over three times to get it right. Abigail questions her being serious. Gwen then reveals a mug she made in her art therapy that says “Dad” on it. Abigail busts out laughing and calls it pathetic. Gwen asks if she will give it to Jack or not. Abigail suggests she just mail it. Gwen says that would take months or he might not get it at all. Gwen argues that it was the best she could do and Jack was very kind to her in getting Justin to help reduce her sentence, so she wanted to show her gratitude. Abigail remarks that she could always try not being the biggest bitch to ever live. Gwen argues that Abigail is just trying to punish her by letting Jack think that she forgot his birthday while they all celebrate his birthday at the Horton house. Abigail points out that Jack is in Boston. Gwen asks if she’s not going to fly out to be with him on his birthday. Abigail confirms she thought about flying out to surprise him. Gwen asks her to take her gift then. Gwen knows Abigail hates her but Jack doesn’t and he is all she has left. Gwen says it would mean the world to her if she could just do this one favor for her and give Jack the mug. Abigail agrees to take the mug, so Gwen thanks her. Abigail then picks up the mug and drops it on the floor, smashing it.

Kate questions why Chad didn’t tell her that Abigail promised not to say anything right away. Chad explains that Abigail hates lying but she understands in this case that it’s for the greater good as she doesn’t want to destroy his relationship with EJ or send Lucas to prison since that would destroy Jennifer. Kate calls it an assurance but not a guarantee. Chad says that’s as close as she will get and points out that he didn’t even have to tell Kate. Kate questions why she did but then acknowledges that she’s given Chad a number of reasons not to give a damn about her, but he still does. Chad can relate to this being about Kate’s child so he assures that she does not have to worry about Lucas.

Lucas questions Clyde saying that EJ told him he kidnapped Sami. Clyde says that EJ had no doubt it was a frame job. Lucas argues that EJ can’t live with his own guilt and projects his feelings onto others. Clyde suggests Lucas could always sue him for slander if what he says is not true. Lucas says he’s not taking EJ to court as he doesn’t need that messy court battle and doesn’t need the money right now either. Clyde comments that it must be nice. Clyde says it might be a blessing that EJ turned down his business opportunity because he thinks Lucas would be a much better partner.

Jan continues complaining of her stomach pain and pleads with Marlena to help her.

Belle tells Shawn that she is not sleeping with EJ, she is sleeping by herself in a guest room because she can’t spend another night at Marlena’s. Shawn argues that Belle could have gone to the Salem Inn or any other hotel, but she knew that coming here would send a message. Belle says she was too busy dealing with the shock of being utterly betrayed by her entire family. Shawn argues that everybody is on Belle’s side. Belle asks how when she was already living with her worst nightmare by Jan having her husband’s baby and living in her house and now her mother wants to be Jan’s therapist while Shawn and John just go along with it. Shawn states that Jan needs help and if she doesn’t get it, the innocent baby will suffer. Shawn prays that Marlena succeeds for everyone’s sake. Susan encourages that she will because Marlena can work miracles. Susan then apologizes as it’s not her business. Belle asks if they are just going to live happily ever after if Jan is cured and is no longer a homicidal maniac. Shawn then gets a call from Marlena which Belle mocks. Shawn answers and asks if everything is okay. Shawn says he’s on his way and hangs up, revealing they have gone to the hospital because Jan is in labor.

Clyde tells Lucas that the opportunity he mentioned is very lucrative as he puts a little money in and takes a whole lot out. Clyde asks if Lucas is interested. Lucas guesses there’s no way it’s legal and he’d like to stay out of prison. Clyde says if he changes his mind, he knows where to find him. Clyde adds that if EJ was going around saying he committed a crime that he didn’t, he wouldn’t be too happy about it. Lucas responds that he’s not happy about it but there’s nothing he can do. Clyde remarks that there’s always something he can do and he might just need a little help doing it. Clyde suggests maybe they could help each other. Lucas says maybe, so Clyde tells him to think about it and walks away.

Abigail steps on the remains of Gwen’s mug, smashing it into pieces. Gwen questions what the hell she did that for. Abigail says she put that thing out of it’s misery. Gwen cries that the thing was a gift for their father and she just deliberately destroyed it. Abigail shouts that Gwen destroys everything she touches so she has no right to complain. Gwen asks what is wrong with her. Abigail argues that Gwen tried to ruin her life and then tormented her forever about the death of her grandmother. Gwen yells that Abigail didn’t have to break her gift. Abigail remarks that she’s lucky that’s all she broke. Gwen says she’ll just make another one. Abigail tells her to make a whole set because she will have plenty of time for it. Gwen calls her a selfish bitch and vows to make her pay for this. Abigail then exits the prison.

Belle asks if Shawn just said Jan is in labor. EJ tells Belle that he’s so sorry. Susan decides she will leave now but EJ asks what she has planned for the day. Susan says nothing so EJ invites her to join them for brunch. Susan declines as she doesn’t want to be the third wheel. Susan reminds EJ that Belle is still married and EJ is still married to her sister. Susan knows Sami has moved on, but she doesn’t think EJ has and she’s not convinced that EJ is over Sami. Susan then exits the room.

Shawn goes to the hospital, on the phone explaining that Jan’s ankle monitor went off because she was admitted to the hospital and he will clear everything up with her probation officer. Shawn asks Marlena where Jan is. Marlena directs him to her room up the hall.

Lucas remains at the counter of the Pub, staring at the drink that Clyde left on the bar until Kate walks in and questions what the hell he’s doing.

Belle tells EJ that no matter how hard she tries to wrap her head around it, she can’t believe Jan is at the hospital now about to deliver her husband’s baby. Belle points out that Jan is going in to labor a lot sooner than she was supposed to so the baby will be very premature. EJ then remarks that maybe there’s a bright side and the child won’t survive.

Shawn goes to Jan’s hospital room. Jan thanks him for coming and says it’s too soon so the baby can’t come yet. Shawn encourages that the doctors will take care of her. Jan asks what if something happens. Jan cries that she already loves the baby more than anything in the world and she’s scared. Shawn holds her hand and assures that everything will be alright as he’s there.

Chad and Abigail sit together in the town square. Abigail explains to Chad that Gwen asked her to give Jack a mug but claims she accidentally dropped it. Abigail then admits she smashed it on purpose and Gwen was not too happy about it. Abigail adds that Gwen threatened to make her pay.

Gwen makes a call from prison and says she needs to talk about Abigail. Gwen declares that if she doesn’t get to spend her father’s birthday with him, then neither does Abigail.

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Sonny has a nightmare about walking in on Will in bed with Leo.

At the DiMera Mansion, Abigail finishes a call and tells Chad that she’s working on the Sami kidnapping case and might have got a real lead that will bring her closer to finding out who is behind the kidnapping.

Marlena is at home, leaving a message for Belle to call her because they have to talk about this. Marlena hangs up as Kate arrives at her door. Kate asks if Marlena knew that Will was going back to Arizona today. Marlena says that seems rather sudden. Kate mentions that her and Roman are throwing Will a going away breakfast and invites Marlena and John to join them. Marlena says that John is working but she can make it. Kate asks if Marlena is alright as she doesn’t seem herself. Marlena admits she’s worried about Belle. Kate says she heard Belle and Shawn are having problems and asks if Belle is still staying here. Marlena says she was until last night, then she got upset with her and stormed out and hasn’t come home.

EJ has a dream about being in bed with Belle.

Roman finds Lucas at the Brady Pub and sees the ice pack on his hand, so he asks what happened to him. Lucas responds that it was EJ DiMera.

Belle goes to EJ’s room and wakes him up from his dream. Belle apologizes for waking him up but EJ says he should’ve been up an hour ago and asks how she slept. Belle says she slept fine but notes that she didn’t go home last night so she asks if Abigail might have some clothes for her to wear. EJ offers to lend her a robe so she can go down for breakfast and then have Harold go to get her things. Belle worries about being an imposition but EJ assures she could never be.

Sonny wakes up from his nightmare and tells Will about it. Will encourages that it was just a dream and would never happen. Sonny points out he never thought it would happen to himself again either. Will understands that Leo really did a number on him and it will take time to get over. Will points out that it didn’t change things between them. Sonny worries that Leo is not done getting revenge. Will brings up that Leo said himself that he had other fish to fry and he has a long list of people he blames for Craig leaving. Will points out that Leo published pictures of Chad and Sonny, so he wonders who he is going after next.

Leo is in the DiMera Wine Cellar and gets a call from Gwen. Leo says thanks to Gwen’s direction, he was able to make his way through the DiMera tunnels. Leo declares that best of all, Abigail is right upstairs.

Abigail tells Chad that she was going to track down the other kidnapper that got away and he just got arrested in Wisconsin on unrelated charges. Chad questions how she found that out. Abigail says she just realized that Salem police stopped looking for him after EJ was released so she reached out to a contact, who gave her arrest reports. Abigail questions Chad not congratulating her. Chad says it’s great that she found him but asks if it was worth it. Chad questions if Abigail really thinks this guy is going to tell a different story than the guy who testified that EJ was the one who hired him. Abigail guesses she will find out when she goes to Milwaukee today, but Chad tells her that she’s not going.

Marlena explains to Kate that when Belle heard she agreed to treat Jan, she got furious and took off. Kate asks if you can blame her since Jan is pregnant and Belle’s husband is the father of the baby. Kate brings up that Jan has tried to kill Belle for years and recently kidnapped her daughter. Marlena says she knows all that but no matter what, Jan does deserve good mental health care. Kate doesn’t think Marlena has to provide it and suggests recommending someone else. Marlena feels she is uniquely qualified to treat Jan and maybe she can end this reign of terror that she has against Belle. Kate wishes her luck but doesn’t think it will be easy. Marlena then gets a text from Belle, informing her that she is with EJ. Kate knows it’s not her business but wonders if something is going on between them.

Belle tells EJ that she just texted Marlena so she won’t worry and hopefully they won’t come try to rescue her. EJ hopes they will respect her wishes but Belle feels she’s been a constant disappointment to them. EJ praises her. Belle talks about all the mistakes made along the way which EJ questions. EJ says he knows Belle as an honest, caring, and smart person who he greatly admires and he feels she is too hard on herself. Belle responds that from her parents perspective, they haven’t approved of all of her decisions like how she handled Claire’s mental illness. EJ points out that Claire is doing very well now. Belle says she was in denial for a long time and thinks that caused a lot of pain, so she thinks Marlena still holds that against her. EJ calls that a very terrible, difficult situation. Belle worries that Marlena doesn’t think she is capable of making good decisions and that’s why she is here looking sloppy. EJ says she’s beautiful as always. Belle doesn’t want to look like this when she goes crawling back to her parents. EJ agrees to ask Abigail to lend her something, but first asks if she really wants to go back to her parents.

Roman asks Lucas about he and EJ getting in to it and guesses it was about Sami. Lucas complains that EJ still thinks he kidnapped her and he’s still pushing that big lie which is ludicrous since everybody knows he did it. Roman points out that the charges against EJ were dropped. Lucas says that’s because he’s a DiMera and they don’t ever pay for what they do. Lucas questions why EJ doesn’t let the matter drop since he got away with it. Roman responds that he’s not sure it was EJ as he still has a lot of unanswered questions about what actually happened.

Leo tells Gwen that he doesn’t know how long he’s going to be in the wine cellar as he’s still working out his plan, but when he’s through, Chad will know exactly how he felt when he lost the love of his life.

Abigail questions Chad telling her not to go. Chad apologizes for it coming out wrong and asks if they can talk about it because he’s worried about her. Chad says he just got her back from Kristen and now she wants to track down some guy who kidnaps women. Chad argues that the story is old news since EJ is out of jail and Sami is out of town, so nobody really cares and EJ wants to move on. Abigail asks if it ever occurred to him that Sami could still be in danger. Chad argues that Lucas rescued her and nothing has happened. Chad questions Abigail putting her life on the line. Abigail says it will be a supervised visitation at a police station. Abigail asks if Chad doesn’t want to clear EJ’s name. Abigail declares that she’s going to Milwaukee to find out the truth. Chad then stops Abigail and tells her that she doesn’t have to go anywhere to find out who really kidnapped Sami because he knows. Chad then reveals to Abigail that it was Lucas.

Will tells Sonny that they know Leo will go after Brady and Chloe but feels the more people he goes after, the more likely he is to get caught. Sonny doesn’t know since the drugs were out of his system by the time he took his blood test. Sonny hates how Leo keeps getting away with things and that’s why he went so crazy when he found out about Craig Wesley. Sonny couldn’t stand Leo doing what he did to him to someone else and just getting away with it. Will encourages that he didn’t get away with it because Sonny freed Craig. Sonny says he just has to free himself and get Leo out of his head. Will thinks he can help with that as they kiss.

Leo remains in the DiMera Wine Cellar and guesses he’ll have to get his own breakfast. Leo opens the door to leave but finds Chad and Abigail’s son Thomas standing there. Thomas asks who Leo is and what he’s doing in his house.

Kate asks Marlena if she thinks it’s telling that of all the people Belle knows in Salem, she went to EJ’s last night. Marlena points out that Belle and EJ work together. Kate mocks it being a business sleepover. Marlena insists that they are only friends. Kate remarks that EJ doesn’t have friends as predators seldom do. Marlena says that Belle is in no mood for advice from either of her parents. Kate comments that it would be easier if children just did what their parents said. Marlena can’t even imagine how Sami would react if she thought that EJ was going after her sister. Kate asks why Sami would care since she’s with Lucas now and they are very happy. Marlena feels it would still drive Sami over the edge if she thought that EJ was pursuing her sister, even though EJ kidnapped her and she was afraid for her life. Marlena will forever be grateful to Lucas for rescuing Sami from those kidnappers and for the friendship they have had all these years since they were teenagers. Kate suggests they get to the Pub so they exit together.

Belle tells EJ that she doesn’t want to go back to her parents, but she also doesn’t want to hurt them since they’ve been through a lot too. Belle thinks she just needs to take care of herself and preserve her sanity. EJ thinks that is the right way to go. Belle says she’ll just do what everyone else does in Salem when their life falls apart and get a room at the Salem Inn, joking that they have a very good rate for losers. EJ encourages that she’s a strong woman in an impossible position and she’s just regrouping. EJ sees her as dealing with an impossible situation with a great deal of dignity and character. EJ encourages that she’s a lot stronger than she thinks. Belle thanks him for seeing her that way. EJ says he always has. Belle remarks that he doesn’t need some random heartbroken woman showing up on his door step. EJ argues that she is his friend and he can’t change what has happened to her but he can offer her a guest bedroom, privacy, and as much time to think as she needs. Belle then agrees so EJ decides it’s settled and he will tell Harold to have her things brought here. Belle thanks him. EJ tells her to think nothing of it and if she ever questions the magnitude of what she’s dealing with, this is the first time that he thought this madhouse could be someone’s oasis of calm.

Lucas questions Roman having unanswered questions. Roman asks who framed EJ by placing those phony transactions on DiMera computers and why bother framing him if he was actually guilty since usually innocent people get framed. Lucas questions thinking EJ is innocent. Roman admits he’s not usually, but in this case, the cop part of him says it just doesn’t add up. Lucas brings up the guy who held Sami captive saying that EJ hired him, so that’s all the proof he needs. Lucas declares he’s going to make sure that EJ stays away from Sami for good. Roman agrees to help with that since he still believes EJ is a creep. Lucas wants to make sure he gets things right from the start with Sami this time. Lucas then asks Roman for his permission to marry Sami.

Abigail questions Chad telling her that it was Lucas who kidnapped Sami. Abigail argues that DiMeras kidnap people but not Hortons. Chad calls it the truth. Abigail asks how it can be and why Lucas would kidnap Sami. Chad explains that it was to keep her away from EJ. Abigail asks if he’s sure. Chad confirms that he caught Lucas planting fake financial reports on his computer to frame EJ. Chad says Lucas admitted to everything and then begged him to keep his mouth shut to let EJ take the fall. Abigail questions Chad just going along with it. Chad explains that he didn’t want Lucas to go to prison and EJ wasn’t exactly his favorite person at that time. Abigail points out that was months ago and questions Chad knowing all this time. Chad says so many times he wanted to tell her the truth as he knew EJ could go to prison for years for something he didn’t do. Chad adds that he was going to come clean about everything and testify at the trial but then he thought it was EJ kissing Abigail so he kept his mouth shut and watched as EJ was shipped off to prison. Chad says then he found out it wasn’t EJ, so he was going to come forward again but then Belle got the charges dropped and Kate convinced him that Lucas wasn’t a threat to Sami. Chad states that since EJ was released, telling the truth wouldn’t help anyone but it would screw up his relationship with EJ probably permanently. Abigail can’t believe this. Chad says he’s sorry as he knows he has no right to ask but he asks if she can keep this between them. EJ then walks in with Belle and questions keeping what between them.

Roman questions Lucas asking him for his daughter’s hand in marriage as if they’ve gone back a couple centuries and like Sami won’t do whatever she wants regardless of what he says. Lucas says it’s more about them than he and Sami. Lucas wondered if it was okay and if Roman thinks he’s good enough for his daughter, since his opinion matters to him. Lucas knows his history isn’t the best right now. Roman acknowledges that he screwed up a lot, but he’s also been a great dad to Will and Allie, and a really good friend to Sami. Roman loves Sami very much but Lucas is good for her. Roman thinks Lucas understands Sami in a way that nobody else does, so he gives him his blessing. Lucas thanks him. Roman orders him to just keep her safe and visit often. Lucas agrees to as Kate and Marlena arrive. Kate asks if they are interrupting something.

Sonny tells Will that he hates to leave but reminds him that Will’s family is expecting them at the Pub now. Will says that can wait but this can’t as he kisses him.

Leo questions what Thomas is doing in the wine cellar all by himself. Thomas responds that he and his sister are playing hide and seek. Leo guesses he’s been found now.

Chad asks what Belle is doing at the DiMera Mansion. EJ explains that he’s invited her to stay with them for awhile in the guest house. Chad calls that very hospitable of him. EJ responds that it’s the least he could do after she got him out of prison on the false kidnapping charges. EJ asks Chad what he was asking Abigail to keep between them. Chad calls it a private conversation but Abigail thinks they should tell him.

Roman tells Kate that she is not interrupting and they were just having guy talk. Roman tells Marlena that he’s glad she could make it. She thanks him for inviting her. Roman hoped she’d bring John and Belle along. Marlena responds that John’s at work while she and Belle aren’t getting along right now. Roman says he’s sorry to hear that. Marlena says she’s actually a bit worried that Belle and Shawn might not be able to get through all of this. Roman encourages that if Lucas and Sami could get through all that they have, then there’s hope for anybody. Kate steps aside with Lucas and says she knows he thinks he’s worked everything out with Sami. Lucas tells him not to start in on her. Kate says she’s starting in on him because she knows he thinks he will just walk off into the sunset with Sami, but if she finds out from anyone other than him that he kidnapped her, there’s no coming back from that. Lucas assures that he knows that. Kate encourages him to tell her himself that it was him. Lucas asks if she’s nuts since she would kill him and wouldn’t understand. Lucas argues that it doesn’t matter since Sami won’t find out because Kate and Chad won’t say anything and no one else knows. Kate hopes he’s right. Roman calls over to Kate and asks if she knows what is keeping Will.

Sonny and Will lay in bed. Sonny wishes Will didn’t have to go back to Arizona today. Will assures that he and Arianna will be back as soon as she’s done with school. Sonny says it was nice just to see him, even if it was because of Leo.

Leo remarks to himself that he could lock Thomas up down here for years and his parents wouldn’t notice for months or years, but he’s a good person so he couldn’t do that. Thomas questions Leo talking to himself and who he is anyway. Leo claims to be the tooth fairy. Thomas says he didn’t lose a tooth. Leo guesses he has the wrong house. Thomas argues that fairies are girls. Leo responds that he has a lot to learn, but says nobody is supposed to see the Tooth Fairy so he has to keep a big secret and not tell anybody about him. Leo asks if he can count on him or not.

Abigail announces to EJ and Belle that she and Chad have decided to try to have another baby. Abigail says Chad wanted to keep it between them but she wants to tell everybody as they will all find out anyway. EJ calls it wonderful and Belle says that’s baby news she can actually be happy about. Abigail brings up that Chad wasn’t able to be present with her other pregnancies from the very beginning so this will be different as these days they just share everything. EJ congratulates them and says he’s thrilled for them both as he hugs Chad.

EJ brings Belle to the guest house. Belle wonders how Harold got her stuff there so quickly. EJ calls him magical and figured she’d want to get unpacked so he asked Harold to bring up breakfast on a tray. Belle jokes that she could get used to this and calls it so different from how she grew up. EJ says sometimes he wishes he grew up like her in a normal home with two parents. Belle jokes about having a big sister who hated her. EJ points out that three months ago, he and Chad wanted to kill each other but now they are like brothers. Belle is glad to see they worked it out. EJ admits he was a real jerk when he came back to Salem. Belle jokes that Chad would be the first to agree. EJ says now that Chad has found some way to get over it, he’s going to make sure he doesn’t screw things up with him anymore…

Chad tells Abigail that he worried to her that she was going to tell EJ everything. Abigail says she just had to tell him something, otherwise he was going to think they were keeping secrets from him. Chad acknowledges that they were and apologizes for dragging her in to this. Abigail hates lying but thinks Chad is right as she doesn’t want to mess up his relationship with EJ or for Lucas to go to prison as Jennifer would be crushed. Chad says he should’ve known she would understand. Abigail assures that she’s on his side, she loves him, and they are a team as they kiss.

Leo warns Thomas that if he says anything, that means no more tooth fairy money for the rest of his life. Leo remarks that he comes from a family full of liars, creeps, and sneaks so he hopes he can keep his word. Thomas says he doesn’t want to lose his $50 for a tooth. Leo asks if he can count on him. Thomas says yes. Leo says he’ll be watching him which Thomas says sounds like Santa. Leo says if he wants the magic to continue, he will need to bring him breakfast. Thomas questions the tooth fairy eating people food as he then exits the cellar.

Will and Sonny arrive at the Brady Pub. Roman questions where they have been. Will says something came up. Marlena says as long as they are here now. Will apologizes for the hello and goodbye but says he’ll be back soon. Kate says she will hold him to that. Kate then gets a text and says she has to go. Lucas asks if everything is okay. Kate says she hopes so and exits. Roman wishes they had more time together. Will knows he blew in and out of town but promises to be back soon. Marlena mentions that Allie told her that she had a very helpful conversation with Will, so she thanks him for that. Will says he was just trying to be there for Allie like Marlena was for him when he was figuring things out. Will tells Marlena that he loves her as they hug. Sonny hates to cut the reunion short but they have to get going. Will repeats that he’ll be back soon and hugs Roman and Lucas. Will declares the whole family will be back together again. Roman suggests a big party which Lucas agrees with.

Kate meets Chad in the town square and asks what’s the important information that he needs to share with her. Chad thought she should know that he told Abigail that Lucas kidnapped Sami.

Abigail sees Thomas coming out of the tunnels and questions what he was doing down there. Thomas responds that he was playing hide and seek with Charlotte and she never found him. Abigail says that’s because he’s not supposed to go down there because it’s dangerous. Thomas asks why since no one was down there except… Abigail asks except who and if he saw somebody down there. Thomas responds that he promised not to tell. Abigail tells him it’s okay to tell her. Thomas then tells her it was the tooth fairy.

Leo has his breakfast in the wine cellar and says he has a big day ahead of him. Leo then looks over his list of enemies which includes Chad, Abigail, Brady, Chloe, and Sonny.

Belle goes to EJ’s room, where he is coming out of the shower in just a towel.

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Shawn brings Jan a bowl of spinach and a vegetable smoothie at home but Jan says she was craving a greasy burger from the Pub. Jan acknowledges that Shawn is just looking out for the health of their baby. Shawn responds that he’s looking out for her health too. Jan questions what Belle would think about that.

Belle sits alone at the Bistro having a drink. She thinks back to EJ inviting her to stay for dinner. Belle then orders another bottle of wine.

Lucas runs in to EJ outside of the Brady Pub. EJ mentions hearing that he was back in town and asks how Allie is. Lucas questions if he really cares. EJ says he does because no matter how he feels about Lucas, he’s always had affection for his children. EJ states that he’s glad that Allie is no longer possessed by The Devil. Lucas says the same about Johnny and guesses that’s one more thing that Allie and Johnny have in common. EJ asks if he means besides being in love with the same woman.

Chanel walks through the town square and runs in to Allie. Allie brings up that the Devil quit her job, so she hoped Chanel would take her back at the Bakery, but not just at the Bakery. Allie tells Chanel that she wants to get back together, right as Johnny walks up. Johnny remarks that it looks like he and Allie are both there for the exact same reason; they both want his wife back. Allie argues that Chanel is nobody’s wife. Johnny complains that the Devil forced him to divorce her, otherwise they would still be married. Johnny declares that is why Allie should bow out gracefully.

Lucas guesses Johnny confided in EJ about his renewed feelings for Chanel. EJ argues that Johnny never stopped loving her. Lucas says that’s too bad because he dumped her, so she went to Allie for comfort. EJ asks if he needs to point out that Allie also broke Chanel’s heart. Lucas acknowledges that she was under supernatural influence at the time. EJ calls the last six months a wash. EJ thinks it would be best for everyone if Allie stepped aside to give Johnny and Chanel a chance to rebuild their relationship. Lucas declares that there is no way in Hell that’s going to happen. Lucas calls EJ delusional and says there’s no way that his daughter is going to roll over for EJ’s son.

Belle continues drinking wine as John arrives. Belle questions what he’s doing here. John mentions getting her message that she wouldn’t be home for dinner, so he thought she might like a little company. Belle asks how he found her and then guesses that he talked to Shawn. John confirms that Shawn said Belle filed for a legal separation. John asks if she is sure she wants to take such a drastic step. Belle feels Jan left her no choice.

Shawn tells Jan not to concern herself with his marriage and just focus on the baby which means eating healthy. Shawn encourages Jan and feeds her some of the spinach as Marlena walks in and says she hopes she’s not interrupting.

Xander and Sarah lay in bed together. Sarah talks about how much she missed this and assures Xander that she remembers everything together including them being happy as they planned their wedding when Kristen stole her life. Xander wishes he knew sooner that Kristen kidnapped her. Sarah can’t imagine what he thought when she disappeared right before the wedding. Xander says he was frantic and then found her in bed with Rex Brady. Sarah reminds him that wasn’t her. Xander says his whole life disappeared at that moment. Sarah is sorry he went through that and hates that he had his heartbroken. Sarah remarks that she was gone and Xander was all alone. Xander then reveals that he was heartbroken but he was not alone the whole time.

Shawn tells Marlena that he and Jan were just having a discussion about her diet as he just wants her to try the food that he made. Marlena knows Jan is on bed rest but she thinks she’s completely capable of feeding herself. Jan asks if Marlena is here because she made a decision about being her therapist. Marlena confirms that she is and declares that she’s afraid she can’t help her.

EJ questions Lucas encouraging his daughter to help herself to her brother’s wife. Lucas responds that he encouraged Allie to follow her heart. EJ remarks that he shouldn’t be surprised since Lucas doesn’t value the sanctity of marriage. Lucas brings up that EJ and Sami were estranged. EJ argues that Sami is still his wife. Lucas points out that Johnny and Chanel aren’t married anymore. EJ asks if it’s may the best twin win. Lucas thinks they both know who that is. EJ warns that he’s on to Lucas and it’s only a matter of time before he proves to Sami and everyone else in town that Lucas kidnapped her. EJ says when he does that, there won’t be a rock big enough for him to hide from his wrath.

Allie doesn’t understand why Johnny thinks she should bow out. Johnny reminds her that Chanel was his wife. Allie argues that was in the past and that she and Chanel had feelings for each other long before Chanel even knew who Johnny was. Johnny remarks that their feelings weren’t strong enough to keep Allie from being with Tripp. Allie tells Johnny not to talk about Tripp as this has nothing to do with him. Chanel shouts that’s enough and asks them to stop talking about her like she’s not there and her opinion doesn’t matter. Johnny agrees and apologizes. Allie says they will stop. Johnny then asks Chanel to tell them which one of them she wants to be with.

Jan guesses there goes her last chance at being a good mother to her baby. Shawn encourages that there are other therapists out there that can help so he’s sure Marlena could recommend someone. Marlena confirms that she can if Jan is sincere about wanting help. Jan insists that nothing is more important to her than her child and turning her life around so that the child can be proud of her. Jan questions Marlena looking at her like a pariah. Marlena responds that she is concerned that Jan is pretending to want her help while she’s concocting a plan to hurt Belle. Jan swears that is not what is happening here and she just wants to be a good mom to her baby. Jan thinks Marlena could really help. Marlena says she’s sorry but her decision stands. Jan calls that bull which Marlena questions. Shawn asks what Jan is doing. Jan responds that Marlena isn’t sorry and tells her to just admit that she thinks she’s irredeemable.

Belle tells John that there’s no way she can live in that house every day watching Shawn take care of Jan Spears. John feels there has to be another solution. Belle says not that she can think of as long as Jan and the baby are in the picture. John asks if the separation is a done deal. Belle says she had EJ file the paper work. John mentions hearing that her and EJ have been spending a lot of time together.

Lucas hopes Johnny is more gracious in defeat than EJ is because he’d hate to see him turn in to a bitter old shell like EJ. EJ responds that Johnny is not going to lose. Lucas insists that Chanel will choose Allie over him. EJ understands Lucas is standing up for his daughter but says there’s no way Chanel will pick a fragile woman-child over his red blooded virile son. Lucas argues that Allie has been through more in her life than they could fathom and tackled every challenge. Lucas thinks Allie is twice as red blooded and virile as Johnny will ever be.

Allie tells Chanel that the ball is in her court. Chanel complains about being put on the spot. Johnny says that’s not their intention. Chanel argues that them fighting over her like she’s an expensive toy is embarrassing. Chanel asks if they are not all grown up. Allie remarks that most of them are. Chanel states that she loves them both and they have been through strange, terrible times. Chanel declares that she’s not going to choose between the two of them. Johnny argues that she’s going to have to eventually. Chanel disagrees and says if she’s forced to make a choice, she chooses herself.

Sarah understands that she was gone out of Xander’s life for a long time and he believed that she had left him and wasn’t coming back. Xander tells her that there was only really one woman but they didn’t just date which Sarah questions. Xander then reveals that they were engaged to be married. Sarah questions him being engaged to someone while she was gone. Xander points out that he thought Sarah didn’t want him anymore and was at an all time low when he met her. Sarah asks who she is. Xander informs her that it was Gwen, who Sarah recognizes as Jack’s daughter. Sarah recalls running in to them when she first got back to town. Xander is surprised she remembers that since that was when Sarah thought she was Renee DuMonde and thought that Gwen as a different Gwen from Renee’s past. Sarah asks if Xander was in love with Gwen. Sarah again questions Xander being engaged to another woman while she was languishing away on an island.

Allie argues that Chanel saying she chooses herself is a line from her favorite TV show, Beverly Hills 90210, which Chanel made her watch 20 episodes of last summer. Chanel admits she quotes Kelly Taylor when she gets stressed out. Johnny says the last thing he wants to do is stress her out. Allie says that’s not what either of them want but Chanel says it’s too late. Allie knows this is hard. Chanel calls it impossible. Chanel says being torn between two people is one thing but this is between a man and a woman who are twins. Johnny feels that shouldn’t have any affect on her decision. Allie agrees and says that being possessed taught her and Johnny that their bond is unbreakable. They joke about competing over everything. Allie calls Johnny the one constant in her life while Johnny calls Allie his ride or die.

Lucas wonders how Sami would feel about EJ belittling Allie like this. EJ claims he’s not doing that and is only stating the obvious differences between their children. EJ remarks that one twin has the blood of kings, conquerors, and captains of industry coursing through his veins. Lucas warns EJ to watch what he says. EJ states that the Hortons are a perfectly lovely family full of doctors, donut makers, drunkards, and grifters. Lucas calls him an elitist jerk and says he’d rather have Horton blood in his veins than DiMera blood any day. Lucas adds that he knows Sami feels the same way. EJ asks where Sami is any way and if Lucas kidnapped her again. Lucas says it’s not his business, but during their romantic ski getaway, she fell and broke her leg so she’s in the hospital. EJ asks if she’s alright. Lucas says she’s fine but the doctors won’t let her leave the Italian alps. EJ says of course not. Lucas asks if EJ thinks he’s lying and making this up. Lucas remarks that he wouldn’t hurt Sami the way EJ did. EJ reminds Lucas that he was exonerated in Sami’s kidnapping because someone framed him. Lucas questions if he was really exonerated or if the Devil dabbled in corporate espionage but that doesn’t make him innocent. Lucas thinks the Devil framed an already guilty man.

Belle tells John that she has been spending time with EJ as he is her friend and he is letting her use office space in his house. John questions how she thinks Sami would react to Belle getting close to her ex. Belle points out that Sami wasn’t too concerned with her feelings when she unleashed Jan Spears on her entire family. John asks if this is payback. Belle calls this unrelated and points out that Sami is with Lucas now so she doesn’t have any claim on EJ. John argues that they both know Sami will always have a claim on EJ.

Jan mentions reading The Intruder articles that say Marlena’s patients are dropping her left and right since the whole possession, so she thought Marlena would welcome new business. Marlena argues that her loyal patients know she wasn’t responsible during that time. Jan asks what about what happened to her and her actions while Marlena was possessed. Shawn says they don’t need to do this but Marlena says it’s alright. Jan reminds Marlena that she woke her up from her coma to go after Belle and Shawn. Marlena says that she doesn’t remember that. Jan says that The Devil made her do it but she’s not the only one with demons. Jan states that from the moment that Paul Mendez raped her, there’s been a battle between good and evil in her head as that violation left her hopeless and angry. Jan adds that it robbed her of her faith in humanity and has affected every decision she’s ever made since. Marlena says she understands that but it still doesn’t give her the right or permission to hurt people. Jan knows she has to live with what she’s done but says she just wants the same chance that Marlena gave to Ben, the opportunity to prove she can be a better person. Shawn acknowledges that Jan has done really horrible things, especially to Belle. Jan says she’s sorry for that but asks if her innocent baby deserves the chance to have a mom who is mentally healthy. Marlena reluctantly admits that it does and then agrees to see Jan in treatment.

Sarah asks Xander to tell her how he fell in love with Gwen. Xander asks why that matters. Sarah says she needs to know. Xander tells her that when he lost her, he lost hope and was a drunken mess close to rock bottom. Xander says Jack was the only person who took pity on him and gave him a place to stay, where Gwen was staying too. Xander talks about how they couldn’t stand each other at first but eventually came to realize they were kindred spirits and fellow pariahs. Xander adds that Jack was the only person that believed in either of them. Sarah guesses his feelings for her must have been strong. Xander says he came to realize in Sarah’s absence and feeling sure that she wanted nothing to do with him, that Gwen was the person he was meant to be with. Sarah questions what happened to their engagement and if one of them called it off. Xander reveals that they made it all the way to the altar but didn’t get married because he found out what she did to Sarah.

Chanel is glad Johnny and Allie are solid but says she still needs time to figure out who and what she wants from her life. Allie says she understands. Johnny tells her to take her time. Chanel mentions needing to get back to the Bakery to close up. Allie asks Chanel if she can have her job back. Chanel confirms that she can start back in the morning as the Bakery is not Sweet Bits without her. Chanel tells Allie that she will see her in the morning and says goodnight to Johnny as she then walks away. Johnny remarks to Allie that it was well played since now she is back at the Bakery, spending all day with the woman that they are both crazy about. Allie argues that she loves her job and she thought they weren’t going to let Chanel get between them. Johnny asks how she supposes they do that. Allie suggests they go to the Pub and split a plate of fries like when they were kids. Johnny agrees to do that.

Jan excitedly thanks Marlena and tells her how much this means to them. Shawn thanks Marlena as well. Marlena clarifies that this therapy will be on a trial basis and the moment she has any suspicion that Jan is up to her old tricks or is not taking it seriously, the sessions will end. Jan says she understands and asks if they can get started. Jan then lays on the couch and says she’s diving in. Jan asks how this works and if she just tells Marlena about her childhood. Marlena thinks they will start tomorrow. Jan says that works. Marlena says she will see her then. Jan assures that she won’t regret this. Marlena hopes not. Shawn thanks Marlena again for doing this as he knows it wasn’t an easy decision for her. Marlena responds that it won’t be easy to tell Belle that she’s doing it either.

Belle tells John that Sami has nothing to do with her connection to EJ. John isn’t so sure about that since EJ and Sami are forever intertwined. Belle asks if John thinks EJ isn’t over Sami. John thinks EJ has a huge ego and that Sami throwing him over for Lucas had to hurt like hell. Belle asks what he’s saying. John asks what better way to get back at Sami than for EJ to start sniffing around her baby sister.

Lucas reminds EJ that one of the guys that held Sami said that EJ was the orchestrator of Sami’s abduction. EJ accuses Lucas of putting him up to it. Lucas says that’s getting old. EJ argues that he obviously paid him off. Lucas declares that he’s about had enough of his mouth for the night. EJ asks what he’s going to do about it and calls him a loser. Lucas says he’ll show him and then attacks EJ. Lucas and EJ fight until Johnny and Allie rush up to separate them. As Johnny holds EJ back, Lucas punches EJ in the face. EJ shouts that he will pay for that cheap shot. Lucas calls him an arrogant bastard and tells Johnny to let him go. Allie and Johnny decide to take a rain check on their fries as Johnny takes EJ away. EJ shouts that this isn’t over while Lucas yells that he knows where to find him anytime. Allie asks if Lucas has lost his mind.

Belle tells John that’s offensive to her that he suggested a man like EJ couldn’t be interested in her unless he was trying to get back at his ex. John says that’s not what he meant. Belle questions what he meant then but Marlena arrives and says it looks like she got there just in time. Belle remarks that Marlena is just in time to tell John he’s being insensitive. John clarifies that he just suggested to Belle that maybe EJ is trying to get close to her as a way to stick it to Sami. Belle complains that John didn’t just suggest it, he proclaimed it as the gospel truth. Marlena agrees with Belle that it is insensitive. John suggsts changing the subject and asks how Marlena’s day was. Marlena admits it’s been slightly stressful but announces she’s come to the opinion that it’s best for everyone, especially Shawn, if she goes ahead and treats Jan Spears.

Xander explains to Sarah that Gwen knew what Kristen did to her and made sure she got a double dose of the same drug and then Abigail exposed her at the wedding. Sarah guesses it was quite a scene and asks where Gwen is now. Xander informs her that she plead guilty and was sent to prison. Sarah jokes that he really knows how to pick them. Xander tells Sarah that he’s so sorry as he didn’t know what Gwen was up to, but all that matters is that they found their way back to each other. Sarah agrees and they kiss. Xander suggests going to see Maggie since she doesn’t know the good news that they are back together. Sarah agrees that would make Maggie really happy. Xander asks if they are okay. Sarah says she’s still trying to wrap her head around that he was engaged to someone while she was gone but assures they are okay. Sarah adds that she’s just grateful that he and Gwen didn’t actually tie the knot as they hug…

Belle questions Marlena treating Jan and asks how she could treat the woman who just pretended to be her and got knocked up by her husband. John tries to calm Belle but she demands an answer. Marlena explains that she’s treating Jan because she feels partly responsible for what Jan did. Belle argues that Marlena didn’t wake Jan up from the coma. John asks Belle to try it and see it from Marlena’s perspective but Belle says no and shouts that she’s sick of being the reasonable one when all he cares about is Sami and now Marlena wants to take on Jan Spears as her new rehab a psycho pet project. Marlena calls that not fair. Belle says screw fair and asks what fair has ever gotten her other than her stalker living in her house, now pregnant by her husband and now she’s going to be all healed by her own mother. Belle tells John and Marlena to just go and adopt Jan Spears since they feel so responsible for her. Belle says Jan can be their new daughter and then they will have their own new grand baby. Belle gets up to leave. John demands her keys. Belle angrily agrees to get a cab and tells them to say hi to Sami and Jan. Belle then storms out while Marlena is left wondering what happened.

EJ and Johnny return to the DiMera Mansion. Johnny notes that he barely said a word on the way home. EJ asks what there is to say. Johnny suggests he explain why he and Lucas were pummeling each other outside the Pub. EJ tells him it’s nothing to concern himself over. Johnny guesses it was about Sami. EJ repeats that it’s not his concern. EJ wants to hear how things went with Johnny and Chanel. EJ asks how soon he’ll be paying for their second wedding.

Xander and Sarah come out of the Salem Inn together and run in to Chanel. Chanel greets them and comments that she sees Xander won Sarah back without her help. Xander tries to say they have to go but Sarah stops and asks if she knows her. Chanel introduces herself and then reveals she is Xander’s ex-wife, but notes that it was very brief and meaningless. Sarah questions this, so Chanel realizes that Xander didn’t tell her. Sarah confirms that Xander didn’t say a word.

Allie brings Lucas an ice pack from the Pub. Lucas is sorry that she and Johnny had to see that. Allie is just glad they got there before they killed each other. Allie asks what it was about anyway. Lucas tells her it was about Sami of course. Allie asks what about her. Lucas explains that EJ thinks he kidnapped Sami and asks if she can believe the nerve of him.

Johnny tells EJ to hold off on the wedding planning for now. EJ asks if Chanel doesn’t want him back. Johnny says that she said she needed time to think. EJ questions what there is to think about since they were both in love before the Devil got involved. Johnny states that Chanel asked he and Allie to give her space, so that’s what he’s going to do. EJ warns him to be careful and not to miss out on the woman he loves out of some misguided sense of loyalty. Belle then walks in to the room.

Shawn sees that Jan finished her food. Jan admits she didn’t like it much but wanted to prove she’s serious about taking care of her baby and her own body and soul. Jan really thinks therapy with Marlena will make her a better person. Shawn says that if anyone can help her it’s Marlena. Shawn adds that he’s heading to bed and tells her to let him know if she needs anything else. Jan thanks him for everything. Shawn says goodnight and exits the room. Jan then tells her baby that she and Shawn are getting closer, so once Marlena gives her a clean bill of health, who knows what could happen.

Marlena tells John that they shouldn’t have let Belle go like that. Marlena wants to call her but John asks what the point is since she’s an inebriated grown woman, who is obviously upset with both of them right now. Marlena declares that she will cancel Jan’s sessions then. John asks her not to do that and to trust her instincts because a sane and healthy Jan is better for all of them. John adds that Belle is tough and strong so she will get through this. Marlena hopes he’s right.

Johnny decides to head upstairs to read a script from a friend. Johnny says goodnight to EJ and Belle as he then exits. EJ asks if Belle is alright. Belle responds that she’s not. EJ asks what happened. Belle says she just had a really big fight with her parents. Belle asks EJ if she can stay in one of the guest rooms tonight. EJ says of course as he’d love to have her

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Tripp finishes a video call with his half siblings Stephanie and Joey as Chanel then enters his hospital room. Chanel apologizes for interrupting and jokes that she had to get in line at his hospital room to come see the local hero. Chanel surprises Tripp with a ham and cheese croissant from the bakery. Chanel calls Tripp a hero for saving Allie’s life, giving Henry his mom back and giving Chanel her best friend back.

Will surprises Allie with a visit, joking that he left her alone for five minutes and she gets possessed by the Devil. Allie jokes that it got Will to come visit. Will asks her what it was like. Allie responds that she actually doesn’t remember any of it, but she heard she was like a total bitch to everyone. Will jokes that it sounds like her teenage years. Will admits he was very scared for her and Johnny, so he thanks God that they are both okay.

Johnny enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks EJ if he just saw Belle driving off. EJ responds that he’s doing some legal work for her. Johnny asks if EJ is going to be a practicing lawyer again. EJ states that he’s just doing Belle a favor. Johnny mentions hearing that EJ’s takeover of the company tanked. EJ blames Kristen but assures that he hasn’t given up on running DiMera Enterprises. Johnny tells EJ to let him know if he needs any help. EJ agrees to do so and questions Johnny having his laptop with him. Johnny says he planned to write but he couldn’t concentrate because of all the news. EJ questions what he means, but Johnny says he doesn’t want to know…

Chad and Abigail finish having sex in bed and wonder if they made a baby.

Leo walks through the town square, on the phone with Gwen. Leo thanks her for the tip and hopes this means she has decided to help him get revenge against Abigail. Leo tells her to keep thinking it over but declares that he’s not letting this go, as he’s going to get back at every single person who broke up he and Craig, even if it takes him the rest of his life. Sonny then appears and questions what Leo is planning now. Leo accuses him of eavesdropping on his personal phone calls. Sonny complains about Leo drugging him and sending dummied up photos to tabloids. Leo remarks that the photos were real as he looked very happy and satisfied. Sonny argues that he was unconscious and asks if Leo carried him to bed or dragged him. Sonny says he knows they didn’t go all the way because he was unconscious. Leo responds that Will might believe him even if no one else does. Sonny argues that his lawyer is already in touch with the editor of the Intruder as he’s going to do whatever it takes to set the record straight. Leo wishes him luck and says their pictures are already the talk of the town with some people saying he might lose his job over it.

Allie tells Will that it was sweet of him to come check on her. Will says it’s not just that as he’s dealing with the fallout of Leo’s cookies which Allie questions. Will guesses she must be the only one in town who doesn’t read the Intruder and tells her to forget it then. Allie says he has to tell her now. Will says it was just another of Leo’s stupid stunts and they are handling it. Will says he came to talk about her and he wants to hear about what happened. Will asks if she’s sure she is okay. Allie responds that she is physically but mentally it’s a lot to deal with as she heard she did some really awful stuff like chaining Johnny and Ben in the DiMera Crypt, kidnapping Ciara, and going on the run with her baby. Will admits that’s pretty bad but says at least it wasn’t her. Will asks if she talked to Marlena since she went through it. Allie says it’s still hard not to feel responsible when people she really cares about are still hurting from what she did, like Chanel.

Tripp thanks Chanel for coming to see him again. Chanel mentions they didn’t really get to talk last time. Tripp jokes that it was like The Bachelorette with them and Allie until Johnny showed up. Chanel disagrees but recalls running in to Allie afterwards and she said that Tripp made it really clear they were not getting back together. Tripp confirms that. Chanel questions why since she knows he loves Allie. Chanel asks if he’s really ready to let her go.

Sonny tells Leo that Victor is still in charge of Titan and he’s backing him, so his job is not in danger. Leo couldn’t care less what happens to him now since he made a bundle off the pictures. Leo argues that he wouldn’t have had to do it if Sonny and his friends left he and Craig alone. Leo remarks that he’s on his own now because of him. Sonny questions justifying drugging him with laced cookies. Leo asks how Will liked their photos

Will and Allie go over how the Devil had Johnny divorce Chanel and then had Allie dump Chanel in the meanest way possible. Will didn’t even know Allie and Chanel were dating. Allie talks about doing a lot of thinking after their last talk and declares that her life made a lot more sense when she realized she was bisexual. Allie adds that she thought she always loved Chanel as a friend but now she realizes she just loves her, period. Will calls that great. Allie says it would be, if Johnny wasn’t also in love with Chanel.

Johnny informs EJ that Chad and Abigail have been at it for awhile. EJ supposes Chad is turning his attention to his personal life now that their takeover plan failed. Johnny complains about being in the room next to them. EJ points out that there are lots of other bedrooms in the mansion. Johnny assures he’ll move in to one. EJ asks if he’s working on writing anything in particular. Johnny states that now that his producer is dead, so is his movie about Marlena which is fine by him as he has a whole new perspective on devil possession. EJ asks if he has any new ideas. Johnny says he has one that hits pretty close to home about twins that are in love with the same girl.

Chad tells Abigail that if they are going to have another baby, he should probably start looking for a job. Abigail is sorry it didn’t work out as she can’t believe Kristen stabbed both her brothers in the back. Chad says nothing Kristen does surprises him anymore, especially after what she did to Abigail and Sarah. Abigail notes that they survived. Abigail adds that she’s really glad Chad and EJ are getting along again. Chad admits that he really didn’t like being on the outs with him. Abigail says it wasn’t Chad’s fault since EJ came back to town pushing everybody’s buttons. Chad comments that it wasn’t all one sided as he did some things he wasn’t proud of which Abigail questions.

Lucas and Kate sit together in the Brady Pub. Lucas tells Kate that Roman is babysitting Henry and they are video chatting with Sami right now. Kate asks if Sami said when she will be able to fly back home. Lucas says not yet. Lucas then tells Kate that now that they are alone, he wants his apology for Kate accusing him of kidnapping Sami.

Chad tells Abigail that he just means that he testified against EJ so he’s basically the one who sent him to prison. Abigail points out that he was under oath and didn’t have a choice but to tell the truth. Chad notes that he was wrong. Abigail says at that point, he thought he had proof that EJ was guilty and he was in his face all the time. Chad declares that the important thing is that they are on the same side now and EJ has been a completely different person since getting out of prison. Abigail wonders who kidnapped Sami, if not EJ. Chad guesses they will never know but Abigail says not necessarily. Chad asks what she means. Abigail declares that they’ve just found the Spectator’s next investigative report as she is going to find out who kidnapped Sami Brady.

Kate asks Lucas why she wouldn’t accuse him of kidnapping Sami since he did it before. Lucas says that he regrets that and he’s never going to do it again. Kate can’t believe he went to that extreme in the first place. Lucas admits it wasn’t his proudest moment and he thinks about it every day but a lot of good came of it since now Sami wants nothing to do with EJ and they have never been closer. Kate asks if Sami knows that EJ has been released from prison. Lucas confirms that she does. Kate asks if Sami knows EJ is innocent then. Lucas says not exactly and that it took some convincing but Sami still thinks EJ is guilty as hell.

EJ points out that Johnny and Chanel were married and in love. Johnny says he thought so. EJ thought Allie and Chanel were just friends. Johnny thinks they had begun to figure out they were more than friends before he was even in the picture. Johnny tells EJ that his stepdaughter is bisexual. EJ asks if Chanel is too. Johnny responds that if Chanel had to pick between them right now, he doesn’t know if she would pick Allie or him.

Tripp informs Chanel that he does still love Allie. Chanel asks why he told her that he doesn’t want to get back together then. Tripp explains that if he said he wanted to start over, Allie would say she did too, but he would never know if he’s the one that she really wants or if she just feels obligated. Chanel insists that Allie does love him. Tripp says maybe she does and maybe they’d be happy for awhile but in the end, he knows it wouldn’t work out. Tripp knows for sure that he wants to spend the rest of his life with Allie, but only if Allie knows that she wants it too. Tripp questions how Allie could know that when the love of her life is Chanel.

Allie talks to Will about how they all thought Johnny was just being a jerk and how he told Tripp that she slept with Chanel right after he proposed. Allie adds that when the Devil was done with Johnny, Johnny thought that everything could just go back to normal and he could go back to being happily in love while married to Chanel. Will calls it a huge mess. Will points out that Chanel is the only person in this that the Devil did not directly mess with, so he asks who Chanel wants to be with. Allie responds that she doesn’t know since Chanel kind of got bounced around, so she’s been giving her space. Allie doesn’t think Chanel knows how she feels. Will suggests telling her. Allie points out that the other option is letting her go.

Leo remarks that he hopes Will isn’t too upset. Sonny argues that Leo would love that. Leo brings up that Will has cheated on Sonny more than once. Sonny insists that Will knows he didn’t cheat on him and that the whole world is about to know because he reported him to the cops. Leo points out that he has no messages yet. Sonny says that’s just because he hasn’t gotten his blood test results back yet that will prove that Leo drugged him. Sonny then gets a call from Kayla and warns Leo to stay there because he will want to hear this. Sonny answers the call but doesn’t get the news he was hoping for and hangs up. Leo asks what Kayla had to say. Sonny questions what the hell Leo did to him. Sonny guesses Leo gave him drugs that can leave his system really quickly. Leo argues that Sonny has no proof. Leo calls Sonny a cheating slimeball and brings up Will and Arianna. Sonny grabs Leo and yells at him to keep his daughter’s name out of his filthy mouth. Leo remarks that he didn’t think it was so filthy last night. Sonny warns that if Leo wants to get rolled up in a rug again, he can keep saying garbage like that.

Kate tells Lucas that EJ is out of prison, so she questions how he managed to convince Sami that EJ was still her kidnapper. Lucas argues that EJ wasn’t found innocent, they just threw the case out, but the payments sent to the kidnapper and all the other evidence still points to EJ. Kate questions what evidence. Lucas brings up EJ having motive and means. Lucas points out that Sami doesn’t know and she never will. Kate brings up that Chad knows that Lucas planted the phony evidence and asks what if he decides to tell the truth. Lucas assures that Chad is never going to say anything. Lucas then asks if Chad would.

Abigail doesn’t know why she didn’t think of this before, but says if she could figure out who kidnapped Sami Brady, their circulation would double since everyone wants to know what happened. Abigail starts talking about getting on a true crime podcast. Chad asks if she should ask Jack and Jennifer first since they still own the newspaper. Abigail says they left her in charge because they trust her and it’s a great idea. Chad figures the cops probably exhausted all of their leads. Abigail declares that she will start looking for new sources tomorrow and maybe she’ll find something new. Abigail brings up that they never tracked down the second kidnapper which is a huge loose end. Chad argues that the kidnapping was 6 months ago so he’s sure the trail has gone cold by now. Abigail feels it’s worth a shot and asks what if it clears EJ’s name and gets Mr. Shin back on his side. Chad says that EJ is fine getting past all of this and suggests asking EJ if it’s okay to do a story. Abigail doesn’t get why Chad is so against this.

EJ asks Johnny if he’s spoken to Chanel. Johnny confirms that he did and even asked her to marry him again but she said she needed time. Johnny gets that Chanel is still dealing with the idea that he never stopped loving her and never broke up with her, but neither did Allie. Johnny adds that there’s also the problem of Paulina being in jail for killing TR. EJ agrees that she has quite a bit to deal with. Johnny says he told Chanel to take all the time she needs. EJ questions why he would do a thing like that.

Chanel tells Tripp that she’s sorry but Tripp says she doesn’t have a damn thing to be sorry about and jokes that it’s not her fault that she’s sort of irresistible. Chanel insists that she didn’t set out to steal Allie away from him. Tripp brings up their years of history as friends and now they are more, so he can’t compete with that and shouldn’t have to. Tripp says that’s why he shut down them getting back together. Chanel knows it couldn’t have been easy. Tripp says he’s learned that the Devil is good and knows what to say to make you do whatever he wants. Tripp adds that when he told the Devil to take him instead of Allie, he pointed out that he was always Allie’s second choice. Tripp has decides he’s okay with that because he loves her enough to want her to have a long and happy life, whether he’s part of it or not. Chanel asks if he really means that. Tripp assures that if Chanel and Allie want to be together, they won’t get any flack from him as he is in their corner. Chanel doesn’t know what to say or if Allie even wants to get back together. Tripp is pretty sure she does, so he says it’s up to Chanel to decide if that’s what she wants.

Leo warns Sonny that people are starting to stare so someone might take a photo and sell their lovers quarrel to The Intruder. Sonny warns that Leo is not going to get away with this but Leo feels he already has. Sonny threatens to end Leo if he comes near him or his family again. Leo tells him to save his breath as he’s going to focus his energy elsewhere. Sonny grabs him and asks what that means. Leo says he won’t confide in him but he’s not done with this town yet. Leo then walks away.

Will questions why Allie would give up on Chanel when she just told him that she loves her. Allie says she does love Chanel, but she also loves Johnny and doesn’t want to hurt him. Allie adds that she and Johnny have been on the outs for a long time and this whole situation made them realize they still really love each other. Will says that’s great but asks if that means she should sacrifice her own happiness just so Johnny can get what he wants. Allie argues that Johnny and Chanel were crazy about each other and probably still would be, then she and Chanel would never have been together. Will points out that they were and from what she tells him, it was real. Will tells her not to pretend it didn’t happen. Allie calls it all so confusing. Will relates to being confused when he slept with Gabi to prove to himself he was straight but all it did was convince him that he was gay and he got her pregnant. Allie points out that he got Arianna and they worked it out. Will notes that a lot of bad things happened, mostly to Gabi, because he was too afraid to go after what he wanted. Will feels bad for Johnny as it’s not his fault that his marriage blew up, but that doesn’t mean Allie just steps aside. Will thinks it would be best for everyone if Allie was just honest. Will believes Chanel deserves to know the facts before deciding what to do with her life.

Chanel admits to Tripp that she doesn’t know what she wants as she started wishing she never met Allie or Johnny as she thought they played her for a fool, but now finds out it was the Devil. Chanel brings up knowing now that Johnny never meant to hurt her and she’s so confused. Chanel calls it a huge mess as she was in love with both of them and now doesn’t know who she should be with. Chanel suggests maybe she should just walk away from the whole thing. Tripp suggests giving herself some time. Chanel says that’s what she told Johnny when he said he wanted to get remarried and pick up right where they left off. Chanel guesses Johnny won’t be pressuring her now.

EJ tells Johnny that if he truly loves Chanel, he can’t just sit back and wait and hope things go his way, he has to fight for her. Johnny argues that Chanel has been through Hell. EJ says that’s not his fault. Johnny feels he’s trying to think about what Chanel needs. EJ argues that while he’s thinking, Allie could be trying to fight to win her back and asks if that’s what he wants. Chanel questions why EJ is encouraging him to go after Chanel since when they got married, he said she was just after his money. EJ admits he may have judged her too harshly. Johnny questions what changed his mind. EJ brings up when they rescued Johnny and realizing how close they were to losing him. EJ admits he hasn’t been the best father and got a lot of things wrong as he was too focused on what he wanted for him, rather than listening to what Johnny wanted for himself. EJ declares that if Johnny wants Chanel, he has his full support. EJ adds that Chanel has conducted herself with dignity throughout this whole painful ordeal. Johnny thanks him for saying all of that but he still thinks he should back off for awhile. EJ states that he has many regrets in his life and one of the biggest ones right now is not fighting for Sami. Johnny is surprised to hear him say that. EJ acknowledges that he spent years pushing her away and now she’s with Lucas. EJ doesn’t want Johnny to live with the same regret. EJ declares that if Johnny truly loves Chanel, he should do whatever it takes to be with her or else he’ll end up like him. Johnny then agrees that maybe he should fight for her.

Chanel feels the last thing Tripp needs is her unloading her problems on him. Tripp reminds her that he did ask how she was doing. Chanel knows it hurt him to tell Allie that it’s over and it’s not what he wants but it’s because of her. Chanel asks if they are okay. Tripp promises they are good. Chanel is glad because being friends with him means a lot to her, noting that she hasn’t had someone like him in her life in a long time. Chanel adds that Tripp can lean on her if he needs to. Tripp feels the same and assures that they will always be friends.

Will tells Allie that he should go, but she should take her advice. Allie agrees to think about it. They joke about being stubborn. Allie brings up Lucas being in town and asks if he’s seen him. Will says he hasn’t and asks if Lucas is with Sami. Allie informs him that Sami broke her leg skiing so she can’t fly yet. Will can’t believe Lucas and Sami are back together when they used to fight like cats and dogs. Allie agrees that it’s crazy but hopes they learned to treat each other better with no more plotting and secrets. Will says they will see how long it lasts…

Lucas asks Kate if Chad is really thinking about ratting him out. Kate explains that Chad says he will keep Lucas’s name out of it and is planning to take the blame for the phony evidence, but she knows EJ is going to have a lot of questions. Lucas asks if Chad is willing to stir up trouble. Kate adds that Chad says EJ is a changed man since coming back from prison and they actually made peace, so she thinks for Chad, the guilt is really weighing on him. Lucas remarks that it’s just what he needs. Kate thinks she convinced Chad to keep his mouth shut. Lucas questions if she got through to him or not. Kate says she told Chad that EJ would be furious, that their reconciliation would be history, and that he would be admitting to planting phony evidence and perjury. Lucas points out that Chad could be looking at jail time too. Kate thinks Chad gets that it’s not worth it to clear his conscience. Lucas feels he’s in the clear then and has nothing to worry about. Kate thinks so for now but questions if he really thinks he will be able to keep a secret like this from a nosy woman like Sami.

Chad argues that he doesn’t think it’s safe for Abigail to be hunting down a kidnapper. Abigail says she’s not stupid and knows how to be careful. Chad worries and brings up what happened when Abigail started looking in to Sarah’s disappearance. Abigail says everything turned out alright then but Chad feels they just got lucky. Abigail states that for a story this big, she’s going to have to take some risks. Chad asks what if it turns out that she could be pregnant.

Sonny goes home to Will at the Kiriakis Mansion. Will can’t believe the drugs are already out of Sonny’s system. Sonny complains that the cookies are gone too so there’s no way to prove that Leo drugged him. Will says he’s so sorry and he hates Leo so much. Sonny says it took everything inside of him not to just deck the guy. Will asks if he thinks Leo will try something else. Sonny responds that he said something about focusing his energy elsewhere. Will wonders what that’s about. Sonny says he doesn’t know but he doesn’t like it.

Leo sneaks in to the DiMera Mansion through the tunnels. He walks around the living room and spots a photo of Chad and Abigail. Leo picks it up and declares that he has a big surprise for them.

Abigail argues that Chad is not fighting fair now. Chad says he’s just trying to protect her and the baby she might be carrying. Abigail says she’s probably not even pregnant. Chad says he’s ready to try more and won’t give up until he puts a baby inside her. Abigail thinks he’s just trying to change the subject as they kiss in bed.

Lucas tells Kate that he feels rotten about what he did to Sami but if she finds out, she would hate him forever and that’s why he has to live this lie for awhile. Kate worries that these secrets have a way of coming out. Lucas complains that she’s stressing him out and now he needs some air. Lucas gets up and walks out of the Pub, where he then runs in to EJ.

Chanel walks through the town square and runs in to Allie. Allie brings up that the Devil quit her job, so she hoped Chanel would take her back at the Bakery, but not just at the Bakery. Allie tells Chanel that she wants to get back together, right as Johnny walks up.

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