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Stephanie finds Marlena at the hospital and asks if she’s heard from Everett as she’s wondering how he’s doing. Marlena responds that she was just with him. Stephanie guesses that means the intervention worked and asks how he is.

Jada sits with Kayla at the Brady Pub. Jada talks about how it was so strange to see Everett morph in to Bobby right in front of her eyes. Jada comments on never seeing D.I.D. in real life, only on TV. Kayla assures it’s a real illness and talks about how Abigail and her sister Kimberly had it. Kayla mentions Kimberly writing a book on it which Jada says she might need to read. Kayla says it’s out of print but she’s sure she has a copy that she could loan her. Jada thanks her and says she really wants to understand what Bobby is going through, admitting she still cares about him. Jada states that their marriage did end badly but they shared a lot together and he did mean a lot to her at one time, so she guesses she will find out how much she meant to him. Jada then gets a call from the police station and says she’s on her way. Jada informs Kayla that she has to go because there’s been a shooting at the Kiriakis Estate. Kayla worries because Steve is there.

As John stares at the Pawn card, Sarah calls out to John to help her elevate Steve’s legs again and asks if he heard her. Steve questions what’s going on. John responds that he was just securing his gun because he wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt..

Alex question what Xander was thinking when he could’ve shot Theresa. Xander responds that he didn’t, he hit his target, and he’s always been an excellent marksman. Brady remarks that he has the scar to prove it. Brady then brings up Xander shooting Marlena at her wedding when trying to shoot Eric. Xander complains that he has one off day and that’s all anyone remembers. Xander asks if they would’ve preferred if he let Konstantin strangle Theresa in front of them. Theresa can’t believe Xander shot him while Alex says they had it under control. Xander argues that it didn’t look that way to him, so he did what needed to be done. Xander calls Konstantin a homicidal maniac who planned to kill Maggie and steal Victor’s fortune. Xander declares that Konstantin is now out of their lives and says they can line up to say thanks anytime.

Marlena tells Stephanie that she can’t really give her any details right now. Stephanie understands and asks if she can tell him if Everett is okay or not. Marlena clarifies that she can’t tell him because she doesn’t know as she hasn’t seen Everett. Stephanie realizes that means Bobby has followed through on his threat. Marlena confirms that Bobby is the dominant one right now, so he’s stonewalling her and the doctors and won’t let Everett out. Stephanie asks if that’s because Bobby is trying to protect Everett from whatever caused his illness. Stephanie wonders how long it will take for Everett to emerge. Marlena repeats that she can’t say so Stephanie asks if she’s saying that Everett might be gone forever.

Sarah tells John that she still needs help with Steve when he’s done with that gun. John responds that he’s almost there and raises his gun towards them from behind but Steve’s phone rings which snaps John out of it. John then goes to help as Sarah answers Steve’s phone with a call from Kayla. Sarah informs Kayla that Steve was shot. Kayla asks if he will be okay. Sarah says that he will tell her everything at the hospital as the paramedics just arrived. Kayla says she’ll be on her way to meet them at the hospital and hangs up. Kayla tells Jada that Steve has been hurt but he’s stable. Jada decides she will drop Kayla off at the hospital as they hurry out of the Pub.

Theresa asks if Brady is sure that Konstantin is dead. Brady confirms he has no pulse. Alex can’t stop thinking about Konstantin’s last words. Xander brings up that he said there’s still an enemy in their midst. Alex wonders what he meant by that. Brady points out that someone helped Konstantin kidnapped Xander’s daughter. Xander wonders who it was.

Marlena encourages Stephanie not to give up hope since they’ve only just begun working with Everett and have a lot of avenues to go down. Stephanie says she understands but she feels so guilty which Marlena questions. Stephanie explains that when she first found out about Everett’s double life, she was so angry with him but now that she knows it wasn’t his fault, she just wants to help him. Marlena encourages that she and Jada did help with the intervention but Stephanie is beginning to think they made things worse if Bobby remains in control for good. Marlena talks about when Abigail went through this and how things got bleak for her, but at one point, the personalities integrated and she was back to herself. Stephanie points out that Abigail had Chad by her side while Everett has no one. Marlena says that’s not true since he has her and Jada. John then arrives and informs them that their plan went a little sideways and that Steve was shot but encourages that no major organs were hit and Sarah was there for immediate medical attention. Stephanie then rushes to see Steve as they are bringing him in to the emergency room.

Kayla enters the hospital room to find Steve and asks if he’s alright. Steve says it’s nothing. Kayla questions who shot him. Stephanie rushes in to hug Steve as he tells her it’s okay.

Sarah remains at the Kiriakis Mansion and calls Xander and leaves a message, asking if he’s okay and if he found Theresa. Sarah thought he would’ve called by now. Sarah says that Steve’s been transferred to the hospital and John went with him. Sarah wants to hear his voice and knows Victoria will want to see him when she wakes up.

After covering Konstantin’s body, Brady says they should probably let everybody know that Theresa is alright. Xander agrees there is no reason to stay here anymore and sees that Sarah called, so she must be worried and he better go. Jada arrives and announces that she’s going to need them all to stick around. Jada then sees Konstantin’s body and asks who is going to start. Alex admits that Xander killed him. Xander thanks Alex for throwing him under the bus. Jada takes the murder weapon from Xander and asks someone to tell her everything from the beginning. Brady explains that Maggie told Konstantin that she would marry him so he could stay in the country but that was before she knew he intended to kill Maggie and he also sabotaged Victor’s plane. Jada questions saying Konstantin killed Victor. Alex adds that all the guests can attest to his confession. Brady continues that Konstantin tried to escape with Theresa as a hostage. Theresa informs her that Konstantin opened fire on their way out and shot Steve. Alex says he tracked them down and then Brady joined with John’s gun. Xander suggests they cut to the chase because Sarah is waiting for him. Xander says it was a standoff when he arrived, so he grabbed the gun from Brady and used it to shoot Konstantin after he confessed to kidnapping his child. Xander adds that when he shot Konstantin, he was trying to strangle Theresa. Brady complains that Xander showed little to no regrard for Theresa’s safety. Alex agrees that Xander was putting Theresa’s life in danger, but he said he didn’t care. Xander calls them ungrateful twits, arguing that he just saved Theresa’s life and they are trying to get him arrested. Alex says they are setting the record straight. Xander asks Theresa to tell them what really happened. Theresa admits that Konstantin was choking her but also agrees about what Xander did. Xander argues that he was all she had while Alex and Brady were being useless. Brady gets a text from John so he says he will let him know that Theresa is okay. Xander says to let him know that it’s thanks to him.

John gets Brady’s text that Theresa is safe. Marlena asks if Konstantin got away. John reveals that Konstantin is dead after Xander shot him. Marlena admits she can’t say she’s upset about that since he’s the one who brought down Victor’s plane. John adds that Maggie would’ve been the next victim if he got his way. Marlena states that at least Konstantin can’t hurt anyone anymore and declares that his reign of terror is now over, but John says not quite.

Steve informs Stephanie and Kayla that Konstantin shot him as he knew the jig was up, so he started firing wildly while trying to get away. Steve blames himself for being too slow. Kayla acknowledges that Steve always suspected he had ulterior motives. Steve reveals that Konstantin planned to kill Maggie, so he could inherit her half of Victor’s fortune. Stephanie asks if Maggie is okay. Steve says she’s physically fine. Kayla asks what all happened. Steve admits it was pretty bad and worse than any of them thought, as Konstantin was willing to kill Maggie for her money but he also confessed to sabotaging Victor’s plane in Greece, so he’s the reason that Victor is dead. Stephanie asks if Alex knows. Steve confirms that he was there when Konstantin confessed. Stephanie asks where Konstantin is now. Kayla sees a text from Jada saying not to worry because Theresa is okay. Kayla questions why she wouldn’t be and what happened to her. Steve says he was getting to that. Steve explains that Konstantin took Theresa hostage when everything blew up. Steve thought they had everything under control, but unfortunately their plan went off the rails. Kayla questions what plan that was.

Jada thinks she got everything she needs and the coroner is on the way. Alex asks if they can go back to the house now. Theresa wants distance from the dead body. Xander says it’s about time but Jada says she meant everybody else and tells Xander that he needs to come to the police station because he killed somebody. Xander argues that it was justified. Jada points out that he could’ve shot him in the arm or the leg. Xander claims he panicked. Jada says whatever the case, she has to take an official statement from him so she needs him to come with her. Xander thanks them for not backing him up as he leaves with Jada.

Kayla asks Stephanie to give her and Steve a moment. Stephanie asks if whatever is going on can wait. Steve admits he owes Kayla an explanation and asks Stephanie to get him a brownie from the cafeteria. Stephanie asks Kayla to go easy on Steve as she exits. Steve tells Kayla that she knew there was something he was keeping from her about Maggie. Kayla talks about not being happy about that and that Steve promised everything would work out, not that lives would be at stake. Steve says it wasn’t supposed to go down like this. Kayla questions how it was supposed to go down.

John shows Marlena the Pawn card and explains that Konstantin ordered him to shoot Steve, but it didn’t have an effect and he was able to block it. Marlena takes that to mean their deprogramming is working. John says yes and no as he tells her about the moment after when he saw the card and heard Konstantin’s words taunting him over and over. John says he ended up picking up Steve’s gun and pointed it at him while Konstantin’s voice was fighting for control but Steve’s phone ringing snapped him out of it. John worries about what if it happened. Marlena points out that he wasn’t completely blacked out so he would never hurt Steve, but they do have to work on getting him out from under Konstantin’s spell. John wonders if it’s not enough and he’s still just a ticking time bomb.

Brady takes Theresa back in to the living room and asks if she’s sure she’s okay, offering to take her to the hospital if she wants. Theresa assures that she’s fine and her neck is just a littl sore. Brady holds an ice pack to her neck. Theresa is surprised he’s being so nice to her after this morning. Brady asks if she means kicking him out of bed to make room for Alex. Theresa knows it was insensitive and says she’s sorry if she hurt him. Brady thanks her and says she’s the mother of his son, so he’s still going to care about her. Alex then comes in and tells them that Maggie is still sleeping and he told Bonnie and Justin what happened. Alex declares that now that he’s back, he can take over and tells Brady to beat it.

Jada takes Xander’s statement in the interrogation room and says she will get it typed up. Xander asks if he can go afterwards but Jada says these things take time and she still has to run it by the district attorney. Sarah arrives and says she got the message so she came as soon as she could. Jada says she’ll let them catch up and exits. Sarah asks Xander if it’s true that he shot Konstantin. Xander confirms that he’s dead so they don’t have to worry about him anymore. Sarah asks if the police are going to press charges. Xander says that remains to be seen since there’s a question of if he shot Konstantin to protect Theresa or out of revenge. Sarah asks him which one it was. Xander explains that when he arrived on the scene, there was no time to think as there was so much tension and chaos so when Konstantin started to strangle Theresa, he just reacted. Xander admits he isn’t sorry for shooting him, feeling he got what he deserved after what he did to Maggie, Victoria, and Victor. Sarah wishes he didn’t have to be the one to pull the trigger. Xander says he’ll take whatever consequences come but notes that his one regret is that Konstantin kicked the bucket before he could tell him who helped him kidnap Victoria because whoever that was needs to pay as well.

Brady tells Alex that he knows he’s in a committed relationship with Theresa, but she’s not his personal property. Alex responds that he’s her boyfriend and he knows how to take care of her. Brady asks if Theresa wants him to go. Theresa thinks it might be best. Brady tells her to feel better and then exits. Alex says he didn’t mean to be a jerk, but he wants Brady to know where they stand. Theresa says she’s actually glad they are alone now because she didn’t get a chance to thank him for coming to her rescue as she kisses him. Alex responds that he wouldn’t admit it to Xander but he thinks he did them all a favor by ridding the world of Konstantin and in some ways, he wishes he was the one who killed him for what he did to Theresa and to Victor. Theresa states that Konstantin was an evil man. Alex brings up Konstantin saying that Victor was never really a father to him and that he was just stating the obvious that Victor refused to claim him as his own for all these years and let him believe that Justin was his real dad. Theresa tells him that she’s so sorry. Alex says it’s okay and that he forgives Victor, pointing out that he did try to make up for it in the end by leaving him half his fortune. Alex declares that as Victor’s son, he’s going to do his very best to make him proud.

Kayla questions Steve telling her that the plan was to frame Konstantin for embezzling. Steve says no one was supposed to get hurt. Kayla says he had to know Konstantin wouldn’t go easy. Steve says the confession shocked everyone and he took advantage of that. Kayla questions he and John putting Maggie in danger. Steve argues that she was already in danger and this was her idea. Kayla wishes he let her know that he was walking in to a high risk situation instead of keeping her in the dark. Steve says he didn’t want her involved. Kayla points out that John told Marlena. Steve says that was John’s choice, but he felt it was better to keep her out of it. Kayla complains about Steve making decisions without informing her when they are supposed to be partners. Kayla declares that has to change because she can’t be tolerate being kept in the dark no matter what it is and asks if he understands her.

Marlena knows this is frustrating for John but feels with more therapy, they can free him of the residual effects of the brainwashing but he has to stop being so hard on himself. John asks how he can not feel overwhelming guilt for killing Catharina when everything that happened tonight was a direct result of that. Marlena encourages him not to look at it that way. John feels there’s no other way to look at it and declares that there’s only one thing to do and that is that he needs to leave Salem.

Theresa tells Alex that she just wants to go upstairs and take a long nap. Alex says he’ll go with her and suggests instead of her room, she can stay with him in his room now which Theresa says she wants very much, so they head upstairs together.

Jada talks with Stephanie at the hospital about Marlena saying they haven’t been able to reach Everett. Stephanie reveals that one of the doctors have decided to move him to Bayview because they haven’t made progress here. They agree that they hope he gets the help he needs. Jada talks about it being a nightmare at the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if Steve will be okay. Stephanie says physically, but jokes that she doesn’t know what type of shape he’ll be in mentally after Kayla gets through with him.

Steve agrees with Kayla that he has to try harder to be more open with her. Kayla says she’s just so tired of all the secrecy. Steve says they’ve been down this road before with both of their jobs and sometimes, things need to stay on the down low and those are just the rules. Kayla argues that they aren’t the same since Steve was almost killed. Steve points out that he wasn’t killed so he’s happy about that. Kayla says she’ll have to take his shirt off to get a closer look at his wound.

Marlena tells John that he can’t run away from his problem. John says that’s not his intention. John thinks he needs to go to Greece to try and find Catharina’s gravesite to pay his respects. Marlena wants to go with him then but John feels it’s something he needs to do alone. John knows he won’t be able to put this nightmare behind him unless he can find a way to set things right with Catharina. Marlena thinks they should do one more round of deprogramming before he goes. John agrees and says he’s so grateful for her strength, wisdom, and love. John calls her his everything as they hug. John then looks down at the Pawn card on her desk.

Xander and Sarah return to the Kiriakis Mansion. Sarah calls it a relief that Melinda agreed not to press charges. Xander argues that he’s a hero which Sarah agrees with. Sarah says she’s going to check on Victoria and then Maggie. Xander says he’ll be up in a minute as Sarah exits the room. Xander looks up at the portrait of Victor and says legally, he’s in the clear but they both know why he shot Konstantin and that’s that he did it for Victor. Xander hopes now Victor can rest in peace.

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Maggie reveals the original prenup and guesses Konstantin was never expecting to see it again. Konstantin claims he can be explain but Maggie says she doesn’t want to hear anymore lies. Maggie questions him taking advantage of her grief over Victor and goes over how he pretended he was Victor’s friend and hoped she would fall for him. Maggie brings up Konstantin pretending to be her protector when Victoria was kidnapped. Steve accuses him of arranging that too which Konstantin calls absurd but John goes over what he did. Xander warns that he better hope the cops get there before he kills him. Maggie realizes it wasn’t Konstantin’s Greek enemies that kidnapped Victoria, but his accomplice. Maggie asks Konstantin who the hell it was. Theresa asks why it matters since he already admitted responsibility for the crime. Konstantin calls them all hypocrites and complains about Victor. Konstantin declares that he may not have gotten his revenge on them but he did on Victor. Konstantin then announces that he caused Victor’s death by sabotaging his plane and sending him to his grave. Sarah comes back in and asks what’s going on as Maggie shouts that it can’t be true. Konstantin asks if she doesn’t think he’s capable. Maggie says she knows he is and reveals that John told her that he ordered him to kill her the minute they were pronounced husband and wife, but she refuses to believe that a man like Victor could be taken away from them by someone as insubstantial and small minded as him. Konstantin points out that Victor is dead. Justin asks what the hell is wrong with him. Maggie states that Konstantin can’t hurt her anymore than she is, pointing out that she is the one who invited him in to their home. Maggie says she welcomed in her husband’s killer, betraying Victor’s memory and now she has to live with that. Maggie brings up offering to marry him so he could stay in the country, thinking she could make amends for what Victor did. Konstantin asks if that’s why she set him up for a crime he didn’t commit. Steve asks about the crimes he did commit. Konstantin argues that Maggie had no intention of marrying him. Alex shouts that she doesn’t have to defend herself to him. Maggie reveals that Konstantin is wrong as she did intend to marry him until John and Steve informed her that everything he said to her was a lie and that’s when she realized that she had to do everything she could to get him out of their lives. John and Steve declare they are taking him in to custody now. Maggie stops and says that Konstantin was the last person to see Victor alive, so she wants him to tell her everything about his final days in front of the people who loved him most. Maggie declares that they deserve the truth. Konstantin warns her to be careful what she wishes for. John orders him to make it fast. Maggie brings up that Konstantin had years to get revenge on Victor and asks why now. Konstantin responds that it wasn’t about revenge at first which Alex questions. Konstantin explains that he gave Victor one final opportunity for redemption when he thought he would be most receptive. Konstantin then flashes back to meeting Victor in the summer of 2023, where Victor agreed to include Konstantin in his revised will when he got home but Konstantin urged him to do it right then. Konstantin complains that he wasn’t going to get a second until Victor was dead, so he forced his hand. Justin questions Konstantin crashing Victor’s plane because he couldn’t wait for the money. Konstantin argues that Victor had no intention of doing so and that he scammed him by removing his name from the will before he got on the plane. Theresa remembers Konstantin finding the revised will. Konstantin talks about Victor’s plane crash which makes Maggie cry. Xander warns him. Konstantin mocks Maggie and calls Victor’s money his real love. Maggie shouts that he doesn’t know what was in Victor’s heart as she and Victor meant everything to each other. Konstantin laughs at her and calls that delusion. Steve shouts at Konstantin to shut up as Maggie begins to pass out and faints in to Justin’s arms, so they help her out of the room. Brady confronts Konstantin, questioning how he could treat Maggie like this after everything she did to help him. Konstantin responds that she just tried to frame him so this isn’t as one-sided as they all seem to think. Alex argues that Konstantin murdered his father. Konstantin remarks that he seems so sure about that. Alex says they all heard him. Steve and John threaten to have him arrested after confessing to murder, warning that he’s in trouble with the ISA and everyone.

Sarah and Bonnie help Maggie to her room. Maggie asks how she could’ve let Konstantin in her life. Bonnie and Sarah encourage Maggie, understanding her stress. Maggie talks about being taken in by Konstantin with his charms and his photos from the old days. Sarah says she was too since she saw Konstantin make her smile. Maggie says for her, it was all about the history with Victor that she never knew which made her willing to overlook the red flags and the warnings. Bonnie argues that she was Konstantin’s victim and encourages how brave she was to work with John and Steve to lay this trap for him which she questions not telling them about. Maggie says they decided the fewer people that knew, the better. Bonnie jokes that she’s been pretending Konstantin wasn’t a creep for months. Maggie thought she would feel more powerful after exposing Konstantin’s lies. Sarah points out that she almost lost her life today. Maggie responds that Victor did lose his and she welcomed his killer in to their home, questioning how she could’ve been so gullible and stupid. Bonnie insists that Maggie is just the kindest and most generous person she knows which is why Konstantin took advantage of her. Maggie decides she wants to go back downstairs to see Konstantin get his but she stumbles when she tries to get up. Sarah urges her to rest but Maggie assures that she’s alright. Sarah offers her a light sedative since she’s worked up. Justin comes in and assures that John and Steve have everything under control. Sarah asks Maggie to let her give her something after everything she’s been through so Maggie reluctantly accepts. Justin mention calling the police but an accident is slowing them from getting to this side of town. Justin then declares that very soon, Konstantin will officially be in custody.

Steve tries to handcuff while John holds his gun on him but Konstantin starts coughing and asks for water. Theresa tries to get him some but Konstantin grabs Theresa as a hostage as he pulls a gun. Steve promises he’s not getting out of here. Konstantin declares that he is getting out with his hostage and shots are fired.

Maggie, Sarah, and Bonnie worry hearing the shots while Justin warns them not move.

Konstantin shoots Steve and escapes with Theresa as John goes to check on Steve with Brady and Xander at his side. John encourages that Steve will be okay as Xander goes to get Sarah. John tells Brady to catch up with Alex as he went after Konstantin and Theresa. John and Steve joke that Steve used to be a lot quicker as John encourages Steve to keep breathing.

Xander goes to Maggie’s room where Sarah hugs him and asks if he’s okay. Xander explains that Steve was grazed but he will be okay. Maggie asks about Konstantin. Xander tells her not to worry about him and promises that he won’t be able to hurt them anymore. Justin asks about Steve. Xander says he needs Sarah’s help so Maggie asks how bad it is. Sarah assures that it will be fine. Bonnie says she and Justin will keep an eye on Maggie as Xander and Sarah exit the room.

Konstantin brings Theresa outside with his gun on her while she complains that she wouldn’t have gone for the big cash prize if she knew she was plotting and scheming with a murderer. Theresa calls him pure evil. Konstantin reminds her that it was her idea to alter the will, changing Victor’s heir from Xander to Alex. Theresa argues that he’s been running the show ever since. Konstantin warns that she will help him escape if she doesn’t want them to find out what she did. Alex then comes out to confront them. Alex demands he let her go and asks if she’s okay. Konstantin reminds him that he’s armed. Alex threatens to take him out in a heartbeat while Konstantin threatens to pull the trigger. Alex assures Theresa that she will be okay, unlike his father. Konstantin laughs at him and says he’s mistaken. Alex asks how since he admitted it. Konstantin confirms that Victor is still very much dead so Alex questions how he’s mistaken. Konstantin then reveals to Alex that Victor isn’t his father.

John continues to hold pressure on Steve’s wound. Steve guesses they needed a backup plan. John assures that Brady and Alex will catch up to Konstantin and he won’t get away. Steve urges John to go help them but John declares that Steve is his partner from the very beginning and this is where he’s staying. Steve thanks him while John laments that the bullet was meant for him. John encourages Steve to hold on and then looks back, seeing the Pawn card on the floor which gives him a flashback to when Konstantin first presented the card to him and took control of him.

Theresa tells Alex not to listen to Konstantin and says that just because Victor didn’t acknowledge him as his son while he was alive doesn’t make him not his father. Brady comes out with his gun raised and tells Konstantin to tell it to the cops. Konstantin threatens to shoot Theresa and remarks that Tate will grow up without a mother.

Sarah joins John and Steve in the living room. John worries that Steve has lost a lot of blood. Sarah assures that the paramedics will be there soon as she checks on Steve. Steve asks how bad it is. Sarah insists he will be fine and tells John that she will take over for now. John steps back and looks down at the Pawn card again. John then picks up the card and remembers Konstantin trying to command him to shoot Steve. John then picks up his gun off the floor.

Bonnie and Justin get Maggie in bed. Maggie asks how Steve is. Justin assures he’s going to be fine. Maggie remembers the day that they learned Victor’s body was found and they were there with her then too. Bonnie says Maggie is always there for them too. Maggie cries that she feels like she lost Victor all over again. Maggie says she really tried to do the right thing. Justin encourages that she was brave to stand up to Konstantin so Victor would be very proud of her. Maggie cries that she misses Victor so much. Justin says they all do. Bonnie encourages her to try to get some sleep. Justin comments on Konstantin trying to destroy their family. Bonnie says at least it’s all out in the open now. Justin questions if it is, pointing out that they still don’t know who Konstantin’s accomplice was and it had to be somebody on his payroll. Bonnie thinks things will be safe now if Konstantin is behind bars. Bonnie can’t imagine how difficult this has been for Justin. Justin calls it disorienting and brings up his whole world being turned upside down since the day Victor died. Justin calls it hard to absorb that Victor fathered a child with Anjelica and neither of them said a word to him. Justin says Victor wasn’t the man he thought and neither is he. Bonnie encourages that he is but Justin states that Alex is not his son, so their relationship will never be the same. Bonnie argues that Alex is Justin’s son in every way that counts. Justin says that will never change in his mind and heart, but how Alex sees him now changes their future forever.

Konstantin orders Brady to drop his gun and kick it over or he will shoot Theresa. Brady wants to take a shot but Alex says he can’t chance it. Xander then takes Brady’s gun and tells Konstantin that he’s dealing with him now. Konstantin tells him to put the gun down. Alex tells Xander to do what he says. Xander argues that Konstantin killed Victor, tried to kill Maggie, and kidnapped his child so he’s not worried about collateral damage. Xander orders Konstantin to tell them who helped him kidnap Victoria. Theresa hits Konstantin and tries to run but Konstantin grabs her and takes her down with him. Xander then shoots Konstantin on the ground.

Justin prays that Steve will be okay. Bonnie says Konstantin was determined to make sure Steve and John bit the big one. Justin adds that Konstantin planned to kill Maggie after the wedding. Bonnie can’t imagine how hurt Maggie must be. Justin is sure it will take a while for her to recover. Bonnie says they will make sure Maggie knows how much she is loved and respected. Bonnie jokes that she could set Maggie up with her dentist. Justin doesn’t think Maggie is in any condition to be fixed up and will need time to recover from all this shock. Bonnie calls it crazy how Konstantin was trying to brainwash John with that creepy card. Justin says thank God that John and Marlena figured out what he was up to, so Marlena was able to help John fight the mind control. Bonnie calls Marlena a miracle worker. Bonnie wonders what’s going on and why they haven’t heard anything on Konstantin. Justin is sure they will soon and he prays that everyone is okay. Bonnie decides they should go check on what’s happening since Maggie is sleeping. Justin agrees that Maggie will want to know so they exit the room. Maggie lays awake in bed and flashes back to Konstantin gifting her the old photo album with pictures from Victor’s younger days.

Theresa gets back to her feet and joins Alex’s side. Brady checks Konstantin and sees he still has a pulse as Xander remains standing over him with the gun. Konstantin laughs at them thinking this is over and says they are all so stupid. Konstantin declares that there is still an enemy in their midst. Xander questions who he is talking about. Konstantin then dies on the ground while Theresa is thankful it’s over.

Sarah calls for John to help her elevate Steve’s legs. Sarah looks over at John staring at the Pawn card and questions what he’s doing. John remembers Konstantin ordering him to shoot Steve and then turn the gun on himself as he turns back to look at them.

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Theresa and Brady wake up in bed together. Brady guesses this happened against his better judgment. Theresa asks if he has any regrets. Brady says surprisingly no. Theresa says she doesn’t either. Brady asks about Alex. Theresa jokes that this will show him. Brady questions if that’s what this was about. Theresa says they talked about this last night, how Alex doesn’t want to be exclusive and he’s still fooling around with Kristen. Theresa adds that they also talked about their connection and their chemistry that’s been there for a very long time. Theresa says she knows Brady feels the same. Brady responds that he feels used. Theresa tells him not to go all emo on him. Alex then knocks on the door and asks if Theresa is in there. Theresa tells him to come on in, so Alex walks in to find her in bed with Brady as he says he was wondering if they could talk.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Xander talks with Justin about Maggie and Konstantin’s wedding. Justin says he’s busy helping Maggie with an important favor for the wedding which Xander questions.

Maggie, Bonnie, and Sarah walk through the town square together. Bonnie tells Maggie that she will make a beautiful bride. Sarah thanks Bonnie for treating them to a day at the salon, but reminds her that this is just a marriage of convenience so Konstantin can stay in the country. Bonnie says she’s a hopeless romantic and weddings always make her cry. Maggie says they can finish wedding shopping for her and thanks them as she exits, leaving Sarah confused and Bonnie jokingly calls her a runaway bride.

Steve is at home on the phone with Ava and thanks her for the update. Steve says he’ll feel a lot better when he knows Clyde is locked up and tells Ava to keep him posted as he hangs up. Steve then gets a call from John, who is outside the Kiriakis Mansion. John informs him that he’s on his way to the wedding but Konstantin asked to meet with him first. Steve questions why. John is sure it has something to do with his next move involving the Pawn and says he’ll let Steve know when he gets the details. John hangs up and then Konstantin arrives and shows him the card to try to turn him back in to the Pawn. Konstantin congratulates John on stealing the prenup and now he has a new job for him to do.

Xander asks Justin about the favor he’s doing for Maggie. Justin reveals that Maggie asked him to officiate the wedding. Xander questions why the hell he would agree to that and argues about how they are both against this wedding. Justin talks about this being a marriage in name only and how Maggie is only doing this to keep Konstantin in the country. Xander argues that it’s a reason not to do this and complains that Konstantin is tricking Maggie into marriage. Justin brings up the prenup being ironclad and assures that Konstantin will not get a dime of Maggie’s money. Xander doesn’t think that will stop Konstantin as he’s sure he’s got a bunch more tricks up his sleeve.

Konstantin tells John that it’s an easy task and reveals that he needs him to kill Maggie as he gives him a gun.

Maggie goes to see Steve and tells him that everything is all set and she’s initiated the transfer of funds from the Titan account so the trap is set. Steve asks if she’s sure she’s up for this. Maggie confirms that she is because Konstantin has lied to her from the moment he stepped in her house and now he’s going to pay.

Alex decides this can wait and he’ll come back later but Theresa stops him and says to just give her 30 minutes, then jokes that she might need an hour. Brady decides he has somewhere to be and hurries out of the room. Theresa gets out of bed and asks what Alex wanted to talk about.

Bonnie and Sarah sit together in the town square. Bonnie knows this isn’t a fairytale wedding but says they can still enjoy it. Bonnie then points out that Sarah is next and this will be a whole new beginning for her, Xander, and Victoria. Sarah then tells Bonnie that she would love it if she came to her wedding even though she and Xander don’t have the greatest history. Bonnie assures that’s all forgotten and admits she was secretly rooting for them ever since she saw her in Chicago. Sarah remembers Bonnie trying to convince her to tell Xander that Victoria was his daughter. Bonnie says the truth came out and now her, Xander, and Victoria can be a family. Bonnie declares that she would be honored to be at her wedding which Sarah says would mean a lot to them. Bonnie asks who else is on the guest list. Sarah thinks they are just keeping it small with family which she hopes includes Xander’s mom.

Xander tells Justin that this wedding cannot happen. Justin says it’s not up to them as Maggie made up her mind. Xander urges Justin to change his mind about officiating but Justin declares that this is what Maggie wants. Brady walks in and asks for coffee. Xander questions him being there. Brady says he’s here for the wedding too and questions why everyone has to get married in the Kiriakis Mansion like it’s the Great White Chapel of Salem. Xander comments on Brady’s mood and guesses it has something to do with Theresa.

Theresa tells Alex to talk to her. Alex says maybe they should talk some other time but Theresa insists. Theresa asks if Alex is upset because he found her in bed with Brady since he was doing that with Kristen. Alex reveals he’s not seeing Kristen anymore which surprises Theresa, who asks if Kristen broke it off. Alex states that Kristen just made him see what he really wants and that’s to be with Theresa only. Theresa thinks he’s just teasing but Alex insists that he’s dead serious. Alex declares that he’s kind of crazy about her. Theresa questions why he kept pushing her away then. Alex says Kristen was asking him the same question and he doesn’t really have an answer, but maybe he does. Theresa asks him to tell her. Alex responds that he just has this feeling that she’s keeping something from him.

John questions Konstantin wanting him to kill his wife. Konstantin explains that he wants him to do it after the wedding as soon as they are pronounced husband and wife, then John is to lead her outside to kill her. Konstantin remarks that he’ll be a groom and a widower in the same day and will only have Maggie’s millions to console him. John tells Konstantin that he is clear on what he is to do.

Bonnie questions Xander having a mom and asks what he says she’s like. Sarah says not much other than that she’s an alcoholic, a very difficult woman, and they don’t get along at all. Bonnie questions Xander wanting her at their wedding. Sarah clarifies that he doesn’t as it was her idea so he reluctantly agreed to it but she thinks it would be nice to have her in their lives and for Victoria to know her other Grandmother. Sarah suggests maybe Maggie could help her with her addictions. Bonnie jokes that it sounds like she had to twist Xander’s arm. Sarah admits he needed a little persuading but he wants to do what’s best for their daughter, so he gave her his mom’s phone number. Bonnie asks what she said when she called. Sarah admits she hasn’t called yet as she’s kind of nervous about it and asks what she says since she’s engaged to her son and the mother of her grandchild. Sarah worries about Xander’s mom being cold and distant or possibly blowing up at her. Bonnie decides she’s not scared, takes Sarah’s phone and calls Xander’s mom.

Xander tells Brady not to keep them in suspense and asks what Theresa did this time. Brady responds that he’s going to get ready for the wedding and walks out of the room. Justin encourages Xander to be a bit positive about this. Xander questions being positive about Maggie falling for Konstantin’s manipulations when she deserves so much better. Konstantin then walks in and greets them, asking if they have seen Maggie. Xander complains that he’s been conning Maggie since day one. Konstantin says that he and Maggie are very excited for the wedding. Xander accuses Konstantin of brainwashing Maggie in to thinking he cares about her while everyone else sees right through him. Konstantin argues that he doesn’t care what anyone else thinks of him. Xander calls him a big step down from Victor. Konstantin remarks that Xander doesn’t realize how in the dark he is.

John joins Steve and Maggie. Steve tells him that he’s just in time for their toast to exposing Konstantin for the fraud that he is. John agrees to drink to that and assumes they have news. Maggie confirms that they have Konstantin right where they want him. Steve declares that they can expose him and have him arrested before the wedding takes place. John is glad to hear that because Konstantin just summoned him and ordered The Pawn to kill Maggie as soon as she became his bride. John says he’s sorry but knows it doesn’t come as a shock. Maggie admits part of her hoped Konstantin wasn’t capable of doing something so awful. John says he taped their conversation but doesn’t know if there’s enough to use against him, so he thinks they should continue with their plan. John assures that Maggie will be safe and that Marlena has successfully deprogrammed him. John declares that they won’t let Maggie near Konstantin while Steve states that Konstantin will never see it ocming.

Theresa asks Alex why she would be keeping something from him. Alex says it’s just a feeling he has. Theresa asks if he means people talking around town, telling him that she’s a liar and a schemer. Alex says he doesn’t think of her like that and isn’t influenced by what anyone else thinks of her. Alex apologizes if it sounds like he doesn’t trust her. Theresa swears she’s not keeping anything from him. Alex decides that he believes her then. Alex then asks what about Brady since something obviously just went down. Alex questions if she’s going to keep seeing Brady. Theresa thinks back to Konstantin reminding her of their deal to share Victor’s fortune and changing Xander’s name to Alex on Victor’s will. Theresa then assures Alex that she won’t keep seeing Brady and that she was just doing that to upset Alex and to get back at him for what he was doing with Kristen. Alex admits that it worked and it upset him to see them together like that. Theresa apologizes. Alex says he was an idiot for getting involved with Kristen and he understands why she would try to get back at him. Theresa thanks him and says she’s really glad that he understands. Theresa then asks if he’s ready for more honesty. Alex says definitely. Theresa tells Alex that she wants to be with him and only him. Alex suggests they make a commitment to each other then which Theresa agrees with. Alex then asks Theresa to be his date to Maggie’s wedding. Theresa says she would love that. Alex says he’ll see her downstairs and exits. Theresa lays back on the bed in frustration and declares that if she wants to be the Kiriakis heiress, this is what she has to do. Brady returns and says he figured it’d be okay to come in after seeing Alex leave. Brady asks if Alex was upset to find out that Theresa doesn’t want to be exclusive with him. Theresa then reveals that she actually does want that. Brady calls that one hell of a 180. Theresa says she thought about it a bit more and open relationships are not her thing and she’s not really good at sharing so she hopes Brady understands. Brady asks about Alex seeing Kristen. Theresa tells him that’s over. Brady calls that quick and predictable. Theresa remarks that they weren’t a match made in Heaven. Brady guesses that means he and Theresa are over, not that it even began. Brady says they weren’t thinking clearly and it shouldn’t have happened. Brady blames himself for succumbing to her charms. Theresa admits both of them did. Theresa thinks it’s best that they just keep things simple for Tate’s sake. Brady recalls saying that and says they are cool now that she used him to get what she wanted. Brady repeats that he blames himself for doing what he swore he’d never do again. Brady apologizes and tells her that he will see her at the wedding as he walks out. Theresa tells herself that it’s okay and to just keep her eye on the prize as she had no choice but to let Brady go.

Bonnie’s call to Xander’s mom goes to voicemail so she leaves a message, introducing herself. Sarah takes the phone and takes over the message, admitting she was nervous to call and introducs herself as Sarah Horton, mentioning being engaged to her son and the mother of her grandchild. Sarah adds that she would love for her to meet Victoria here in Salem. Sarah says that she and Xander are getting married soon, so they would really love it if she came to the wedding and then hangs up. Bonnie encourages her to breathe.

Xander questions Konstantin saying he’s in the dark and asks what he thinks he doesn’t know. Konstantin claims that Victor detested him and treated him like dirt. Xander tells him to shut the hell up. Konstantin argues that Victor thought of Xander as a glorified gardener. Xander says that’s not true so Konstantin asks why Victor didn’t leave him a single penny in his will then. Steve and John join Brady in the living room where Maggie awaits. Bonnie goes over to Xander and comments on him being deep in thought. Xander asks where Sarah is since they were together. Bonnie says they were on their way but Sarah got called in to the hospital, but she assured that she’ll be there as soon as she can. Bonnie doesn’t think Sarah would mind her telling him but they called his mother. Xander asks if they spoke to her. Bonnie says they had no such luck and explains that she called since Sarah didn’t have the nerve, but it went to voicemail. Bonnie adds that Sarah left the sweetest voicemail about hoping she will attend their wedding. Bonnie adds that Sarah also mentioned that he and his mother don’t exactly get along. Bonnie knows it’s none of her business but agrees with Sarah that their daughter deserves to spend some time with her other Grandmother. Xander says they’ll see if she actually calls back. Bonnie guesses he’s hoping she doesn’t. Xander says that Sarah thinks it’s very important, so he’s not standing in the way but if it were up to him, he’d be fine if he never saw his mother again. Alex and Theresa enter the living room. Justin calls for everyone to take a seat so they can get started. Steve asks John if he thinks Konstantin is ready for what they have planned. John brings up that he showed him the Pawn card but has no idea they’ve already stacked the deck against him. Justin thanks everyone for coming and begins the ceremony. Justin asks if Maggie takes Konstantin to be her husband and she says “I do.” Justin then asks if Konstantin takes Maggie to be his wife. Brady and Theresa exchange looks. Konstantin says “I do.” Justin asks for the rings but his phone goes off and guesses he forgot to silent it. Maggie asks if everything is okay. Konstantin suggests he finish after he marries them. Justin reveals that he just received an alert from one of Titan’s accountants that a large sum of money is missing from Victor’s charitable trust. Maggie asks how that is possible. Justin explains that several withdrawals were made in the past few days. Maggie asks Konstantin about it but he says he doesn’t know anything. Justin points out that Konstantin has to authorize it so Maggie argues that he had to know but Konstantin insists that he didn’t. Xander stands up and accuses Konstantin of stealing Victor’s money. Justin asks if Maggie is sure no one else could’ve authorized these withdrawals. Maggie says she’s sure so she doesn’t understand. Justin says he will call the police to try and get some answers. Konstantin swears he had nothing to do with it and claims he’s being framed by Xander. Xander says he doesn’t work at Titan anymore so he couldn’t have done it. Konstantin then points his finger at Steve. Steve questions blaming him now. Konstantin argues that Steve and John killed his daughter. Konstantin tells Maggie that she has to believe that he did not do this and she knows what kind of man he is. Maggie responds that she was apparently wrong because the evidence is clear that he embezzled funds from her family’s company and he’s going to prison for it. Konstantin questions Maggie being in on this too and accuses Justin as well. Konstantin guesses they were all conspiring against him and declares that they will all pay for it. Konstantin turns to John with the card and commands The Pawn to take out his weapon. John stands and pulls out the gun. Konstantin orders John to shoot Steve and then turn the gun on himself, saying they deserve it for killing his daughter. Konstantin shouts for John to shoot and kill them all. John responds that he’s not his Pawn anymore and the only person he’s going to kill is him if he does anything stupid. John adds that if he killed Maggie like he ordered him too, he still would’ve ended up with nothing. Maggie then reveals the original prenup and guesses Konstantin was never expecting to see it again. Konstantin claims he can be explain but Maggie says she doesn’t want to hear anymore lies. Maggie questions him taking advantage of her grief over Victor and goes over how he pretended he was Victor’s friend and hoped she would fall for him. Maggie brings up Konstantin pretending to be her protector when Victoria was kidnapped. Steve accuses him of arranging that too which Konstantin calls absurd but John goes over what he did. Xander warns that he better hope the cops get there before he kills him. Maggie realizes it wasn’t Konstantin’s Greek enemies that kidnapped Victoria, but his accomplice. Maggie asks Konstantin who the hell it was. Theresa asks why it matters since he already admitted responsibility for the crime. Konstantin calls them all hypocrites and complains about Victor. Konstantin declares that he may not have gotten his revenge on them but he did on Victor. Konstantin then announces that he caused Victor’s death by sabotaging his plane and sending him to his grave.

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Maggie goes to see Julie at the newly restored Horton house. Maggie can’t believe it’s all brand new but she made it seem like the old Horton home. Julie credits the workers but Maggie says it was all her and calls it beautiful. Julie calls it a tribute to her grandparents. Maggie asks if she had any luck opening the time capsule. Julie wishes but she has no idea where the key is. Maggie suggests they brainstorm over dinner. Julie warns that it will be a challenge. Julie adds that there is something else she needs to talk to her about. Julie talks about respecting her decision to marry Konstantin but she’s given it a lot more thought and she thinks it is a terrible mistake. Julie tells Maggie not to marry that man.

Konstantin sits at the Kiriakis Mansion with a drink as he acknowledges the portrait of Victor. Theresa walks in and says she’s sorry as she didn’t know anyone was there. Konstantin says he was just having a drink and comments on Victor keeping a well stocked bar. Theresa tries to leave but Konstantin wants a word with her. Konstantin asks about her plan for Alex.

Alex goes to the DiMera Mansion where Kristen says she thought he had to work late tonight. Alex says he did but he couldn’t wait to come over and do this as he kisses Kristen. Alex talks about spending all day working on a merger at Titan but he couldn’t stop thinking about this merger. Kristen reminds him that they merged twice this morning. Alex says that was hours ago and he has a sweet tooth for her but Kristen tells him that she’s afraid this candy store is closed.

Harris urges Chad to think this through. Chad says he has for a very long time and threatens to end Clyde right here right now, so that he’ll never have the chance to put another family what Clyde put them through. Harris tells Chad no. Chad asks if Clyde is scared now and how he thinks Abigail felt. Clyde remarks that he wouldn’t know which Chad questions. Clyde then claims that he didn’t kill Abigail and that Abigail is still alive! Chad questions what he said. Clyde repeats that his dearly departed wife is alive and well. Clyde asks if Chad heard what he said and repeats that Abigail is alive, so he suggests he put the gun down. Chad accuses him of lying. Harris tells Chad not to do this and asks for the gun. Chad shouts that he wants Clyde to say that he killed Abigail in cold blood to stop her exposing his drug operation or he will end him. Clyde warns Chad that he will blow the only chance he ever had at getting the love of his life back.

Maggie appreciates Julie’s concern but reminds her that the marriage is just so Konstantin can stay in the country. Julie says she changed her mind because of the story Konstantin told about Victor sending Steve and John on a mission to Greece where his daughter was killed. Julie argues that Konstantin must have hated Victor’s guts as you don’t get over the death of your only child. Maggie agrees that Konstantin is not over his daughter’s death and never will be, but says he found it in his heart to be forgiving. Julie doesn’t believe it and thinks he showed up at Maggie’s door with an ulterior motive. Maggie question what ulterior motive he would have had. Julie responds that Maggie won’t like it but she thinks he came to Salem to get revenge on an old enemy and she’s afraid that he’s going to use Maggie to do it.

Theresa tells Konstantin to mind his own business and worry about his own wedding. Konstantin argues that her wedding is his business because once she marries Alex, she will share the Kiriakis fortune with him. Theresa regrets the deal she made with him. Konstantin reminds Theresa that it was her idea to make it look like Alex’s name was on Victor’s will instead of Xander’s while he was the one who found the forger to altering Victor’s letter. Theresa remarks on it not paying off. Konstantin urges Theresa to get married to Alex sooner than later otherwise diverting the true heir’s money was all for nothing.

Alex tells Kristen that he thought the candy store was open 24/7. Kristen remarks that she’s changing the hours. Alex asks if this is about Theresa and says she knows all about them because Marlena just got him to realize that he needed to be open and honest. Kristen says she’s not a fan of Marlena but calls that good advice which she will take herself. Alex tells her to be honest that she wants him right now. Kristen then reveals that as fun as he is, she’s just not that in to him.

Maggie sees why Julie thinks Konstantin is out for revenge but says they discussed that he and Victor made amends which Julie laughs off. Julie doesn’t understand how Maggie could fall for such a tall tale and remarks that she’s too smart to be that gullible so something must be off. Maggie asks Julie to just trust that she knows what she’s doing. Julie then guesses there’s a plan and wants Maggie to tell her all about it. Julie questions Maggie asking her to trust her but then not trusting her. Maggie thinks the less she knows, the better. Julie won’t go for that. Maggie changes the subject by asking if Chad and the kids will be joining them for dinner. Julie reveals that Chad is actually out of town. Maggie asks if he’s on business but Julie informs her that Chad is trying to track down Clyde Weston because he’s come to believe that Clyde killing Abigail was premeditated.

Clyde tells Chad that he thinks he killed Abigail, but if he didn’t, Chad would be killing an innocent man. Chad questions Clyde being innocent. Clyde says if he doesn’t believe him, he can go ahead and shoot but he doesn’t think he will. Clyde points out that last time he had the chance, he wussed out. Harris warns Clyde to shut up or he’ll shoot him himself. Harris urges Chad that Abigail would want him to be there for their kids and to not let Clyde take anything else from him. Chad then lowers the gun and declares he needs to find out how Abigail could possibly be alive and where she is. Harris states that they will take Clyde in and get him some answers.

Brady questions what Konstantin and Theresa were just talkin about. Theresa claims that Konstantin was just telling her about Victor’s liquor inventory. Brady could swear he heard something about diverting the true heir’s money. Konstantin claims that he misspoke and that he meant divide the money among the true heirs. Theresa says they were just talking about how Victor kind of screwed everybody else out of the inheritance but now Maggie will be sharing it. Konstantin remarks that they are all so lucky to have Maggie in their lives as he exits the room. Brady and Theresa agree that they don’t like Konstantin. Brady asks if Theresa has plans with Alex tonight. Theresa says no, so Brady questions if there’s trouble in paradise. Theresa responds that Alex intends to keep seeing Kristen which means they are in an open relationship.

Alex questions Kristen about where this is coming from as he thought they had a good thing going. Kristen says they did and calls it really wonderful so Alex questions what the problem is. Kristen thought she would be happy being friends with benefits but she spoke to Stefan earlier and realized that casual sex can have serious consequences. Alex questions that, arguing that it’s been harmless since they’ve been completely honest with each other so he doesn’t see the downside of continuing their arrangement. Kristen thinks Alex is in denial over the fact that he’s in love with Theresa. Alex mocks the idea. Kristen reminds Alex that they started this in the first place to make Theresa and Brady jealous. Alex feels it became something else but Kristen says maybe not. Kristen reveals that last night, Alex was talking in his sleep about Theresa. Alex denies that and asks what he said. Kristen said it was romantic things along the lines of “I love you” and “I want you to be with me forever” which Alex questions. Kristen adds that since they are being open and honest, she thinks he needs to be honest with himself about the woman he’s whispering to in his dreams. Alex argues that they had a good thing going that was nice and fun. Kristen tells him that now it’s over because she’s in love with Brady and he only wanted her to distract himself from being sweet on Theresa.

Brady tells Theresa that he knew there was something going on with Alex and Kristen but he didn’t think it was serious at all. Theresa says she’s sure it’s just a fling. Brady argues that he knows it bothers her since she doesn’t like sharing and wants Alex all to herself. Theresa tries to deny it but admits it’s not great for her ego to feel like she’s not enough for Alex or any man. Theresa admits she doesn’t like sharing but says she has too much pride to tell Alex that as she’s not going to pressure anyone to be with her. Brady asks if she’s sure about that. Theresa knows she did that with Brady in the past but says she’s breaking her pattern now since it hasn’t served her well. Theresa declares that if Alex wants to keep seeing Kristen then she doesn’t have to feel guilty if she wants to be with another man. Brady agrees. Theresa asks why she should be exclusive if Alex doesn’t intend to be. Theresa then grabs Brady and kisses him.

Maggie questions Chad going after Clyde. Julie says he evidently couldn’t be stopped. Maggie understands Chad’s need for revenge but argues that he must know how dangerous Clyde is. Julie questions how she can say that while marrying Konstantin when he must have loathed Victor. Maggie says she already told her. Julie complains about Maggie not telling her about her plan. Julie argues her plan is to not marry Konstantin and call off the wedding before it’s too late. Konstantin then walks in and questions why she would do that.

Ava and Lucas remain in the motel until Chad returns. Ava asks what happened with Clyde and if Harris is okay. Chad assures Harris is fine and that he’s waiting for the FBI to take Clyde in to custody. Ava decides she’s going to go check on him. Chad tells her to be safe out there as Ava exits. Lucas asks Chad what’s going on and if he’s alright or if he wants to talk. Chad informs Lucas that Clyde said that Abigail is alive.

Alex thinks Kristen may be right that he’s using her as a distraction from his feelings for Theresa. Alex brings up Theresa telling him that she wanted to marry him but he pushed her away and said they needed to sleep in separate rooms. Kristen jokes that’s probably good or she would’ve heard him talking in his sleep about her. Kristen asks why Alex thinks he’s kept Theresa at arms length. Alex admits that he can’t help but feel there’s a reason that he shouldn’t trust her.

Theresa and Brady kiss until Brady stops and questions where that came from. Theresa calls it an impulse and asks why Kristen and Alex get to have all the fun. Theresa adds that Brady was kissing her back but Brady says she just caught him off guard and he needs to process this. Theresa calls it sweet, exciting, and fun. Theresa says if she’s being honest, she wants Brady and if he’s going to be honest, he’s going to admit that he wants her too.

Konstantin apologizes for intruding on their private conversation but points out that the door was open and comments on nobody locking their doors in Salem. Julie calls it a friendly town where they don’t expect unwelcome intruders. Konstantin remarks that Maggie is saving his life by marrying him and he will do everything in his power to keep her safe. Julie is having a hard time believing they will have such a rosy future since Victor was responsible for the death of Konstantin’s daughter.

Lucas questions how Abigail being alive could be possible. Chad says he was in shock and didn’t have time for details. Chad says he probably said it just because he had a gun to his head and he would say anything to have him spare his life. Chad questions what if Clyde wasn’t lying and what if Abigail really is still alive.

Kristen asks Alex what it is about Theresa that he feels he can’t trust. Alex doesn’t know why he has all these doubts but he can’t help feeling that she’s not being straight with him. Alex feels there’s been so many times where she was on the verge of telling him something that would upset him, like she was about to confess but every time she started, she would just change her mind and shut down. Alex adds that he’d start to catch her in a white lie and she would start to explain it but not make sense which makes him think there may be a bigger lie that she’s keeping from him. Kristen says if Alex really loves Theresa, then he owes it to himself to find out what she’s apparently afraid to tell him. Kristen adds that maybe it could take them to a whole other level. Alex thanks Kristen for listening and helping him figure this whole thing out as a friend. Kristen says they were friends with benefits but just focused on the benefits part so she figured she owed him. They agree that they had a lot of fun. Kristen hopes this works out for Alex and calls him a sweet guy even if he doesn’t want people to know it. Alex says he’s also seen a sweet side of Kristen and he knows what she feels for Brady is real, so he hopes he turns around. Kristen assures that he will as Alex then exits the mansion.

Brady tells Theresa that they’ve never been good with boundaries so this is a bad idea. Theresa asks why, arguing that it’s obvious they still have a connection. Brady says their only connection should be their son and talks about how they’ve been getting along so well lately. Brady thinks they shouldn’t risk blowing it out of respect for their son, so Tate doesn’t have to deal with their drama like in the past. Theresa argues that this time there is no drama. Theresa says they are Tate’s parents but talks about how they used to be so much more. Theresa brings up how their kiss felt and offers to swear there will be no more drama and that she will behave with dignity and respect so there will be no clinging, pressure, or demands and they can just celebrate their connection. Brady says she’s really aiming high. Theresa asks why not since Brady isn’t seeing anyone. Theresa bets that Brady is lonely and would like some companionship and affection as they get close.

Ava joins Harris back at the campgrounds at the now taped off crime scene. Ava sees that he’s okay and asks where Clyde is. Harris responds that he handed Clyde over to the FBI and was just interviewing the manager of the campgrounds. Ava asks if Clyde is going back to Statesville then and guesses that Harris is still upset with her. Ava knows Harris is unhappy that she was going to kill Clyde and says she’s not saying it was right but she won’t apologize for doing what she needed to do to keep her son safe. Ava adds that Clyde has been threatening Tripp and holding it over her head for months, so it finally got to her. Ava admits she went too far but she didn’t shoot him and Harris caught him, so she wants to put this behind them. Ava asks Harris to try and understand why she did what she did so they can get past this.

Maggie tells Julie that her personal relationship is none of her concern. Konstantin tells her not to be so hard on her friend as he understands her desire to protect her. Konstantin calls it a fair question as he explained to Maggie that he and Victor made amends. Konstantin claims he realized it was wrong of him to blame Victor for his daughter’s death as he has come to understand that it was a horrendous mistake. Konstantin calls his daughter one of the kindest people he’s ever known and she would never want him to fill his heart with hardness. Maggie adds that she’s lost a daughter and a son, so she knows about that pain. Konstantin calls that another thing that bonds them. Konstantin says he’s so grateful that Maggie proposed to him and that on that note, he has some news. Konstantin announces that his VISA is expiring, so if he is to stay in the country, they have no choice but to get married tomorrow. Maggie questions that while Julie urges her to think this through. Konstantin knows Maggie wanted to plan something special but feels that’s not really necessary since it’s just to get his VISA, so all they have to do is be pronounced husband and wife by this time tomorrow.

Kristen remains in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and picks up the bracelet that Alex got for her. Kristen then picks up her phone and looks at an old photo of her and Brady. Kristen declares that she will do whatever it takes to win Brady back and this time, she’s not going to let him go.

Alex goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and calls out to Theresa as he enters the living room. Alex says that’s funny since Henderson said she was there.

Brady and Theresa continue kissing in to the bedroom and onto the bed.

Harris gets that Ava did what she felt she had to do, but he has to get back to the FBI. Ava offers to go with him but Harris says they won’t want any civilians there and he just wants to make sure Clyde is processed so that he never hurts anyone again. Harris guesses they will talk more about this when they get back to Salem as he then walks away.

Lucas knows Chad wants to believe that there is still hope that Abigail is alive but he has to consider the source. Lucas feels Clyde is just messing with Chad’s head, pushing his buttons, and making him suffer. Chad agrees since Clyde said if he killed him, he’d spend the rest of his life wondering if he was telling the truth. Lucas questions why Clyde didn’t say anything earlier if he was telling the truth. Chad screams that he doesn’t know and he gets that it doesn’t make sense. Lucas reminds Chad that he was the one who found Abigail and saw what Clyde did to her. Lucas cries that he loved Abigail too and they don’t want to admit it. Lucas hugs Chad and says he’s sorry.

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Eric returns to Nicole in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and says he looked everywhere but he couldn’t find Sloan. Nicole then gets a call back from Rafe, who apologizes for missing her call and asks what’s going. Nicole informs him that Sloan was there and EJ was going to take her out but then she hit him over the head with a flower pot and took off. Rafe can’t believe it and asks if she’s okay. Nicole confirms that she is and she’s with Jude. Rafe asks where EJ is. Nicole responds that he’s at the hospital getting checked out.

EJ barges in to Melinda’s office. Melinda questions what he’s doing here. EJ says they need to talk. Melinda asks if it’s about her taking his job. EJ tells her that it’s about Sloan Peterson.

Rafe asks Nicole how Sloan managed to get the better of EJ. Nicole says she’s been asking herself the same question but the point is Sloan is still in town though probably not for long. Rafe says he’s on it and hangs up. Rafe then makes a call, reminding of the APB out on Sloan and demands they find her.

Lucas is on the phone with Kate, saying he knows he’s still an outlaw but insists that he’s perfectly safe.

Ava warns that Clyde shouldn’t have messed with her family as that was a big mistake and now he’s going to pay. Clyde responds that Ava is the one who is going to pay since even from behind bars, he can reach out and touch her and her family with no problem, so she’ll never be safe again. Ava responds that she’ll be safe when he’s in Hell and says to give her best to the Devil. Clyde warns that if she kills him now, she’s going straight to prison. Ava responds that it’s not her first rodeo and the gun is untraceable, so if she wants, no one will ever be able to find what’s left of his body. Clyde asks to talk about this. Ava says she has nothing to say since he tried to kill her son, so now she’s going to kill him, end of story. Harris then arrives and stops Ava, questioning what the hell she’s doing. Harris tells Ava to put the gun down and let him handle this. Ava declares that she will handle this and put them all out of Clyde’s misery once and for all.

Nicole tells Eric that this is so surreal as she can’t believe Sloan walked in to her house after taking her child and having her believe he was dead for six months, just to disappear all over again. Nicole worries about Sloan getting away with this. Eric assures that she won’t and points out that Sloan has lost everything that ever mattered to her. Nicole refuses to feel sorry for her and brings up Melinda being complicit in this, so they know she will pay for this. Eric asks if Rafe arrested Melinda. Nicole assumes that Rafe was heading to her office as she can’t imagine that Melinda is walking around free.

EJ informs Melinda that Sloan is gone again and Nicole is believe that he is at the hospital being treated for a possible concussion. Melinda doesn’t understand why EJ is here and what it has to do with her. EJ repeats that Sloan is gone for good this time, which makes Melinda the only other person on the planet who knows that Jude is Eric’s biological son and not his.

Harris thought Ava agreed to stay back at the motel but Ava says she refused to wait for a miracle. Ava declares that as long as Clyde is alive, she and her son will never be safe. Harris disagrees and says they will be safe as soon as they drag Clyde’s ass back to prison. Harris urges Ava to put the gun down. Clyde tells Ava to listen to Harris. Ava remarks that she’s known plenty of men like Clyde and points out that he’s been locked up before but remained a major threat. Harris asks Ava to do what he says and if she trusts him. Ava responds that she does so Harris tells her to put the gun down. Ava then places her gun down while Harris raises his gun towards Clyde.

Rafe talks on the phone about wanting extra officers at the airports, bus, and train stations. Rafe says to keep him posted and hangs up. Stefan approaches and asks if he’s got a minute. Rafe says he’s in the middle of something but Stefan says it’s about Gabi. Stefan informs Rafe that he paid a visit to Melinda and thought she’d be receptive to his ideas, but she shut him down in an arrogant way which made him want to wring her neck. Rafe tells him to join the club.

Melinda pretends to be shocked to learn that Eric is Jude’s biological father but EJ tells her not to dare pretend that she didn’t know that. EJ talks about Melinda and Sloan arranging the kidnapping of the child so there’s no way she doesn’t know the truth about the parents. Melinda can’t believe Sloan told him and calls her a traitor as she swore to keep her name out of it. EJ says it doesn’t matter how he found out but he knows she was up to her neck in that evil plot. EJ doesn’t understand why Melinda would risk her job, her law license, and her freedom. Melinda argues that’s because he’s cold and unfeeling while she has a heart which may be a foreign concept to him. Melinda states that Sloan is her friend and had just gone through a miscarriage which crushed her and then her adoption fell through at the last minute. Melinda adds that Jude fell in to their laps. EJ accuses her of stealing and kidnapping him. Melinda argues that she wanted to help her friend and it probably wasn’t the right thing to do but she knew Jude wasn’t EJ’s, so it felt less hurtful because she knew he would be raised by his biological father. Melinda admits that she probably wouldn’t have been brave enough to screw over EJ if the baby was his. EJ points out that she did screw over his wife and calls it pathetic that she’s trying to absolve herself of this crime. EJ declares that no circumstance or rationale could make their scheme any less egregious. EJ laughs at Melinda saying she has a heart and questions where her heart was when she knew that Nicole was going through Hell because of her lies. EJ talks about Nicole having her child ripped from her arms and says she did not deserve that. Melinda asks if Eric did.

Nicole tells Eric that she’s trying to understand why Melinda would risk everything for Sloan. Nicole can’t imagine what Melinda was getting out of it. Eric doesn’t understand any of it either. Nicole knows she’s not the only victim in Sloan’s extraordinary cruelty, but says that when Eric brought Jude to her and she absorbed what Sloan had done, she fantasized what she would say to her if she had the chance. Nicole admits it felt extremely satisfying in that moment. Nicole acknowledges that her feelings towards Sloan are not as complicated as Eric’s since he loved her. Eric calls that hard to believe now that any of it was real and guesses it wasn’t and never was.

Harris handcuffs Clyde and tells Ava to go back to the motel as she’s done enough. Ava tells Clyde that she’ll see him in Hell as she walks away. Harris begins to read Clyde his rights but Chad arrives and picks up the gun that Ava had put down. Chad declares that he and Clyde are going to talk now. Harris knows Chad wants Clyde to pay and he wants that too which is why he needs to back off and let him handle this. Chad says that’s only scratching the surface of what he wants. Chad states that Clyde confessed to killing his wife but he has reason to believe that he lied about the motive and why. Chad calls this his once chance to find out. Clyde asks what it matters to him since the result is the same, dead is dead. Chad argues that Abigail was his wife and he deserves to know the truth. Chad adds that his children are going to want to know why and he owes it to them to tell them. Clyde responds that he doesn’t owe him anything. Chad brings up that Clyde said Abigail was just in the wrong place at the wrong time but that’s not true. Chad asks Clyde if it was premeditated and if he showed up at his house, intending to kill his wife.

Rafe tells Stefan that he talked to Melinda too. Stefan guesses she told him the same thing. Rafe confirms that she said Clyde’s black book wasn’t enough to reopen Gabi’s case. Stefan argues against it and asks why Melinda would want Gabi to do the time if she didn’t kill Li. Rafe talks about Gil being dead so Melinda can’t prosecute him and make a name for herself. Rafe thinks Melinda was doing it for leverage which she now has because she has the black book and put it somewhere for safekeeping. Rafe doesn’t know if that means it’s in her office or her bedroom, but she’s not going to use it to help Gabi unless he helps her with her own legal troubles.

Melinda mocks EJ being holier than thou by claiming she’s in the wrong like a heartless villain when EJ is the one keeping Eric’s own son away from him. Melinda remarks that at least she didn’t have motives for doing so when she was just helping her friend. EJ argues that he did what he did out of love. Melinda disagrees and says that EJ is just afraid of losing his wife to the man she truly loves. EJ remarks that if what Nicole and Eric had was true love, they’d still be together but they are not because Eric is a sanctimonious pretender who made Nicole never feel like enough while with him, Nicole is more than enough. EJ says that he and Nicole understand each other after everything they have been through. Melinda calls it Eric’s child but EJ insists he is their child. EJ declares that the baby has cemented he and Nicole as they were forged in the fire and they are a family. Melinda asks what the hell he’s so worried about then. Melinda brings up that EJ was going to let Sloan continue living her lie until he saw Nicole and Eric share one drunken kiss, then he got so nervous that he had to run Sloan out of town and make sure that she lost her kid and her husband. Melinda argues that EJ ruined Sloan’s life which he says she deserved. Melinda points out that Jude didn’t deserve to be taken out of his life and dropped in with people he barely knows but EJ never thought about him. EJ responds that children are very resilient. Melinda remarks that they are also very receptive. Melinda talks about giving her daughter up for what she thought was a better life for her but she had to live with her lie and deep down, part of her always knew. Melinda doesn’t think EJ has considered himself and asks if he’s thought about the fact that Jude is the son of a man who he despises and a man who Nicole cheated on him with. Melinda tells EJ to get real that Jude is bound to inherit some of Eric’s traits and as he gets older, he will look more like his real dad with maybe the same eyes and smile. Melinda asks how EJ will handle that and how it will feel to raise Eric Brady’s child.

Eric talks to Nicole about it being unusual for Jude to still be asleep. Nicole appreciates any intel Eric has to make the transition easier. Eric says he will get her his official birth certificate so they can change his name. Nicole isn’t sure they are going to do that and says she likes Jude, it’s been his name, and she feels it suits him. Eric knows he doesn’t have a vote but admits he would kind of love if he kept his name. Eric adds that Nicole is the reason that he chose the name. Nicole doesn’t understand what Jude’s name has to do with her. Eric talks about St. Jude being a symbol of faith. Nicole thought Eric chose the name because he was thinking of the baby that he and Sloan lost. Eric says he was but on a much deeper level, he was thinking of Nicole.

EJ tells Melinda that the baby is not Eric Brady’s son, he is a DiMera who will want for nothing. Melinda argues that he’ll want the truth about who he really is and that he will be deprived of the love of his real father. EJ disagrees while Melinda argues that EJ will be pretending to be his father while being a cold-hearted swine who kept him from his real dad. EJ says it boggles his mind that Melinda continues to berate him for this while she’s the one who conspired with Sloan to take a newborn baby from it’s mother and make that mother think her baby was dead. EJ says that’s in the past and they can’t do anything about that. EJ advises Melinda that if she keeps her mouth shut, he’ll do the same and they will both come out as winners. EJ asks if they understand each other.

Rafe and Stefan sit together in the town square. Stefan questions what kind of legal trouble Melinda is in. Rafe thinks it’s best they don’t talk about it. Stefan asks if there is a plan B or C. Rafe thinks the best thing they can do is find additional evidence which he’s been trying to do. Stefan suggests skipping Melinda and going straight to the mayor. Rafe says he’s thought about that and he will take it to Paulina, but she has a lot on her plate right now so he doesn’t know how receptive she will be. Stefan asks about skipping the mayor and going straight to the Governor. Stefan admits that the DiMeras and the Governor haven’t always had the best relationship but he’s not too proud to beg or bribe. Stefan admits that he did draw the line at Kristen suggesting he seduce Melinda. Rafe says that’s good and he appreciates Stefan standing by Gabi for all this time. Rafe adds that he hates that Stefan got mixed up with Clyde but acknowledges that he did everything he could to keep Gabi safe. Stefan calls Gabi the most important person in the world to him. Rafe assures that Gabi feels the same way about him. Rafe wants Stefan to know that his faithfulness to Gabi, their marriage, and his love for her is the only thing getting her through right now. Stefan thinks back to being with Ava. Stefan then states that Gabi is the love of his life.

Ava returns to the motel and asks Lucas where Goldman is. Lucas informs her that the feds showed up and dragged her away. Lucas asks what happened to Clyde. Ava informs him that Harris showed up, arrested Clyde and sent her back here. Lucas asks if Ava saw Chad DiMera which she questions. Lucas explains that Chad showed up after they took Goldman and said he needed to get answers from Clyde about his wife, Abigail. Lucas hopes Chad can get the information he needs to give him some peace.

Chad asks if Clyde’s just going to stand there and stare at him. Harris argues to let him take Clyde in to custody and they can do this there. Chad argues that Harris can’t force him to talk, but he can. Chad doesn’t think Clyde is going anywhere unless he decides to put a bullet in his head because he’s not talking. Chad questions if Clyde didn’t go to the DiMera Mansion that night looking for Belle. Clyde insists that he wanted to shut Belle up. Chad guesses that he came for Abigail because she stumbled across some information about a narcotics company that he was getting off the ground. Chad adds that Abigail didn’t even know Clyde was behind it but he was so scared that she was going to shut him down. Chad states that Clyde waited for him to leave that night and then plunged a knife in to his wife’s stomach over and over and over again. Chad tells Clyde that Abigail was still alive when he got there, so if only he showed up a few minutes earlier. Clyde points out that he didn’t. Chad admits he wasn’t able to protect his wife, but he can avenge her.

Melinda questions EJ asking if they understand each other. Melinda asks if there’s a payday or if that’s only for Leo Stark. Melinda then tells EJ that he can keep his money as she will keep her mouth shut for now but brings up if she needs a favor in the future which EJ says he will happily oblige. EJ adds that he’s relieved that they are on the same page in regards to he and Nicole’s son, hoping that he has a wonderful life as a DiMera.

Nicole declares that when Eric put Jude in her arms, he gave her hope again but she’s sorry that hope was taken away from him at the same time. Nicole may have lost six months with Jude but Eric has lost a lifetime which isn’t fair. Eric points out that he’s not even his son. Nicole argues that he loves him and insists that Eric can spend as much time as he wants with him. Eric appreciates that but thinks that would just make it harder for Jude and doesn’t think EJ would stand for it. Eric guesses he should probably go but Nicole stops him.

Stefan tells Rafe that they are really close and Gabi is going to get out eventually, but he thinks short of Gil rising from the grave, it’s iffy to depend on new evidence at this point. Rafe brings up some breaks in the Clyde case since the ISA have cracked the code to the black book. Rafe adds that he’d be on that hunt too if it wasn’t out of his jurisdiction. Stefan calls that great news but asks what that has to do with Gabi. Rafe explains that it’s likely that Clyde knows what Gil had to do with the murder of Li Shin. Stefan questions under what circumstances does Clyde Weston start talking.

Lucas hopes Clyde doesn’t take advantage of Chad showing up. Ava assures that Harris had it all under control when she left, so he’s probably booking him right now. Lucas hopes Clyde doesn’t go back to Statesville prison and worries about getting the cell next to him. Ava insists that Harris will keep his promise to Lucas as he is a man of his word. Lucas remarks that’s unlike him but Ava says she meant unlike her since Harris wasn’t very happy that she wanted to take care of Clyde on her own. Lucas says Harris cares about her. Ava talks about telling Harris so many lies along the way, some he knows and some he doesn’t, so in the end, she’s not sure how much he will be willing to forgive.

Clyde tells Chad to change his perspective and that Abigail wasn’t killed over some dirty drug money but way more than that. Chad questions what that means. Clyde remarks that Abigail got what she deserved and so did Chad. Chad regrets hesitating putting a bullet in Clyde that night at the cemetery. Clyde mocks Chad as weak. Harris tells Chad not to do it while Clyde yells at Chad to be a man and pull the trigger.

Rafe tells Stefan that if Clyde gets a nice plea deal or a whiff of something that can help him, he’ll take it as he will do anything it takes to survive. Stefan says if Clyde is caught and roughed up in the interrogation room, then he finally says Gabi is innocent. Stefan asks if that will be enough. Rafe says if not, they will keep fighting. Rafe points out that he’s the police commissioner and Stefan is a DiMera while the one thing they share is a love for Gabi and a belief in her innocence. Rafe tells Stefan that he has to get back to the police station, so he will let him know the second he hears anything.

Melinda puts her feet up on her desk and declares it’s good to be back.

Nicole wants Eric to know that she is his friend and she will always be here for him. Eric says he knows. EJ then returns home, so Nicole asks if he got checked out. EJ says he’s fine and claims just a rather severe headache. EJ asks if there’s any word on Sloan. Nicole says not yet but the cops are on it which EJ takes as they’ll never see her again. EJ is surprised Eric is still there and mentions that he and Nicole were planning a family lunch before things took a nasty turn. Eric agrees to be on his way and says goodbye. Nicole tells Eric to take care of himself as he exits the mansion. EJ tells Nicole that he has no concussion as they kiss. EJ calls himself a very lucky man. Nicole calls herself a very lucky woman as they hug.

Lucas sits with Ava and asks if the lies she told Harris were big lies. Ava says you could say that but Harris forgave her. Lucas talks about learning things at the monastery so he advises her not to go to the worst place. Lucas says he can tell that Harris cares about Ava. Ava jokes about taking advice from Lucas, bringing up that he kidnapped his ex-wife. Lucas admits he let the doubts creep in and if he didn’t do that, he and Sami would still be together and he wouldn’t be here in Montana. Ava hopes neither of them are here much longer. Ava admits she’s getting worried that they haven’t heard from Harris.

Harris urges Chad to think this through. Chad says he has for a very long time and threatens to end Clyde right here right now, so that no one will ever feel the type of pain that Clyde put them through. Harris tells Chad no. Chad asks if Clyde is scared now and how he thinks Abigail felt. Clyde remarks that he wouldn’t know which Chad questions. Clyde then claims that he didn’t kill Abigail and that Abigail is alive!

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Update written by Joseph

At the hospital, Kayla tells Sarah that she’s leaving for the day. Sarah hands her glasses to her as Kayla then notices Sarah’s ring. Sarah confirms that she and Xander are engaged. Kayla says she’s so happy for her and calls it a beautiful ring. Xander arrives as they talk and guesses that Kayla thinks he’s going to screw things up between them again.

Steve packs his bag at home including his gun until Chad shows up at his door. Chad says he’s sorry to barge in but he needs to know what’s going on as he can’t stop thinking about it and there has to be something new. Steve says it’s only what he told him over the phone that Harris is making progress. Chad stops him and tells him to level with him. Chad shouts that the son of a bitch burned down his house while his kids were sleeping and he murdered his wife, which they now know was a targeted hit. Chad declares that Steve is hiding something from him, so he’s not leaving until he tells him everything.

At the Brady Pub, Roman tells Kate that he can’t believe Leo would come in after what he did. Kate doubts he ever will again. Roman complains that all Leo had to do was come forward months ago and he could’ve spared Eric all the heartbreak. Roman argues that Eric had everything he ever wanted in family and fatherhood only to have it all ripped away. Roman knows Kate can relate to it all too well with the pain of feeling helpless when your kid is suffering. Kate confirms that last time she visited Lucas at the monastery, he was so miserable and lonely. Roman asks if she’s talked to him lately. Kate admits she hasn’t as she’s trying to limit her contact with him so she doesn’t accidentally put him in danger. Roman doesn’t think one phone call will jeopardize his safety and could ease her mind. Kate agrees to one phone call to check on him and make sure he’s not getting in to any more trouble…

In Montana, Ava and Lucas have Rebecca Goldman tied up in their motel room. Ava mocks Goldman’s gluten free bread. Lucas remarks that it led them right to her. Ava declares that now she’s going to lead them right to Clyde. Lucas asks if she’s ready to give up Clyde’s location. She tries to scream for help so Lucas puts the gag back on her.

Harris captures the drug dealer Snake, questioning why he ran from him. Snake argues that he saw his badge was out of state so this isn’t his jurisdiction and he can’t arrest him. Harris informs him that this isn’t an arrest and shows his gun as he reveals that he wants information. Harris demands he tell him everything he knows about Clyde Weston. Snake claims to have never heard of Clyde. Harris says they don’t have time for games as Clyde’s whole drug operation is about to go belly up. Harris says he saw that got his attention and warns that Snake can either save himself and talk or go down with the ship. Harris asks what it’s going to be.

Ava holds her gun on Goldman and warns that the next time she pulls a stunt, the only help she’s going to need is in purgatory. Lucas informs her that the ISA has already cracked the code on Clyde’s little black book and they are rounding up his associates as they speak.

Harris asks Snake how many of Clyde’s associates are as loyal as him and guesses zero, so now it’s just going to be a race to turn in evidence to save their asses. Harris warns that if Snake wants in on the deal, he better start talking. Snake claims not to know Clyde but guesses he wouldn’t take too kindly to snitches. Snake warns that ratting on someone like that would be a death sentence so he’d have to be a fool to turn on him.

Ava warns Goldman that Clyde’s buddies won’t hesitate to give up his location to save their own skin, so there’s no point in protecting him anymore because he’s screwed. Lucas suggests she tell them where he’s hiding and maybe they can cut her a deal with the authorities. Ava guesses Montana is as good a place as any to get rid of a body. Ava declares that since Goldman isn’t talking, she sees no reason not to blow her away right now.

Kayla tells Xander that she didn’t mean to insinuate anything at all. Sarah says it’s okay but Kayla apologizes and really wishes the best for both of them, hoping it works out this time which Xander takes as a congratulations and thanks her. Xander adds that he’s learned his lesson, no more lies or get rich quick schemes. Xander only wants to be a good husband and father with Sarah’s respect.

Steve informs Chad that Ava and Harris tracked Clyde down to Ennis, Montana and are working off a very solid lead so it shouldn’t be long before they get him. Chad asks about backup. Steve assures that Harris has got this but Chad worries that they can’t let Clyde slip through their fingers again. Steve insists that they can’t and they won’t so Chad asks what they are waiting for and suggests going to Montana.

Ava says she’s kind of glad that Goldman is refusing to cooperate. Ava states that they want to get Clyde but ever since Goldman nearly killed Tripp, she’s been itching to get revenge. Ava orders Lucas to step away. Lucas argues that she can’t be serious. Ava says if he doesn’t have the stomach for it, he can wait outside. Lucas says he can’t let her do this. Ava tells him to get out but Lucas refuses. Ava asks why he cares if Goldman lives or dies. Lucas argues that he’s trying to get out of prison so if she does this, he’ll be an accessory to murder and kind of defeats the whole purpose. Lucas suggests putting the gun down and says nobody has to die today as he takes the gun.

Harris tells Snake that he’s had this conversation with many henchmen and the bandage is always hard to rip off, but it is the only way to go. Harris says if he makes the deal, Clyde goes to jail and Snake will be free, out of his reach. Snake calls it a good story but argues that he’s still a cop and his name is Snake, not Rat. Harris warns him about federal prison and declares that his time is up. Harris says he had a chance to save his ass but now guesses they are going to do this the hard way.

Chad finishes a call getting the DiMera Jet ready to go and tells Steve it’s do or die and they have to go. Steve stops him and warns that this is what he does but Chad has two young children to think about. Chad argues that’s what he’s doing this for. Chad brings up how his children could’ve died because of Clyde and they don’t have a mother because of him. Chad calls it eliminating the single greatest threat to his children’s future. Steve argues that Chad is not trained for this sort of thing. Chad states that he’s a father and asks what more he needs. Chad reminds Steve that he was with him and Harris on the ship when they rescued Kate. Chad calls it getting the band back together one last time. Steve acknowledges that Chad helped out in Greece but calls this serious business. Chad points out that he’s the one with a private jet that will get them to Montana in no time, so he’s going to be on it with or without Steve. Steve then agrees to do it. Chad apologizes for yelling as they go to exit together right as Kayla comes home and questions where they are off to.

Kate gets off the phone and reveals to Roman that the monk told her that Lucas left the monastery yesterday and that he was picked up by Harris. Kate questions what Harris is doing with Lucas now and adds that she left messages on Lucas’s burner phone and for Harris. Kate wonders where they would have disappeared to. Roman states that all Ava told him was that she and Harris were going out of town for a few days. Kate guesses they went after Clyde. Roman wishes they would just leave Clyde to the feds while Kate wishes they would leave Lucas out of it. Kate declares that if anything happens to Lucas, she will take Harris and Ava both out on her own.

Lucas sits with Goldman and talks about gluten free bread until Ava comes back in and says she searched Goldman’s car where she found her phone in the glove box. Ava says there’s bound to be something in there that will lead them to Clyde. Ava sees that she missed a bunch of texts from Clyde and he’s not very happy. Ava reads Clyde asking where she is and how they have to get out of here now. Lucas says it sounds like someone knows the walls are closing in on him, so they have to find Clyde before he bails on them. Ava reads over that Clyde wrote that their happy camper days are over which she calls an odd way to phrase something. Ava guesses they were camping somewhere together and mocks Goldman. Lucas remembers throwing up on their way here and he remembers seeing a sign that said Happy Campers Campground. Ava guesses that’s where Clyde is. Lucas says they have to get to him before he splits on them. Ava says that won’t be a problem as she uses Goldman’s phone to text Clyde that she’s on her way and not to leave without her.

Snake threatens to sue Harris if he harms him. Harris says he has something else in mind and takes Snake’s phone, which he calls an invasion of privacy. Harris checks his location history and finds several trips to the Happy Camper Campground twice a week. Harris thanks him and gives his phone back, saying he got what he needed.

Sarah asks Xander if he’s sure that Maggie didn’t mind babysitting Victoria now that she’s busy with her own wedding plans. Xander says that Maggie seemed thrilled for the break and adds that he managed to avoid the topic of Konstantin. Sarah is proud of his restraint and points out that it’s not a real marriage as Maggie is just doing it so Konstantin can stay in the country. Xander hates Konstantin being in the same house but agrees to table the discussion for now. Xander says he’s grateful and lucky to be marrying for love to the woman of his dreams. Sarah responds that she feels very lucky too. Sarah adds that there is something she wanted to go over him about the guest list for their wedding. Sarah is not sure how he feels about it but Maggie said she should run it by him first. Xander guesses where this is going and says he doesn’t want Rex Brady at his wedding. Sarah laughs and says she doesn’t either but then reveals that she wants to invite Xander’s mother. Xander is sure that he made it clear that he has no relationship with his mother and hasn’t talked to her in years. Sarah thought maybe it would be a good opportunity to reconnect since she has a granddaughter now and maybe would like to get to know her. Sarah knows they’ve had their issues but there had to have been good times. Xander is sure there could have been when she laid the bottle down but she never did because she was a mean drunk. Sarah knows what it’s like to be the child of an alcoholic. Xander argues that it’s not the same since his mom is no Maggie even when sober. Sarah argues that she can’t be that bad and they haven’t seen each other in years so maybe she’s changed. Xander insists that his mother is not capable of changing and has no intention of becoming sober. Sarah guesses she’s a lost cause and mocks the idea of it being unwise to give anyone with a checkered past a second chance which calls in to question some of her recent decisions. Xander calls her clever and says even if he agreed to maybe think about giving his mom a second chance, he wouldn’t know where to send the invitation because she moved around a lot or had a tendency to flee. Sarah says she’s happy to track her down but only if Xander is okay with it.

Snake tells Harris that he can’t just leave him here. Harris says he’ll have the cops check on him when they have Clyde in custody. Snake asks where he’s going. Harris says he’s going to find their happy camper.

Roman tries to tell Kate to calm down. Kate complains that her son is missing and something terrible could have happened to him. Roman argues that they don’t know if Lucas is in any danger and that he could take care of himself. Roman points out that Lucas survived two years in prison. Kate wishes he stayed in prison because his sentence would be up in a year. Roman points out that if they catch Clyde, Lucas could be out soon and walk right through the door. Kate worries that he could also come home in a bodybag.

Ava tells Lucas that she should get to the campground. Lucas feels he can’t let her go after Clyde alone. Ava says she’s just going to make sure he’s there. Lucas thinks they should call Harris. Ava claims she will call him from the car and promises not to make a move without him. Lucas thinks they’ve made enough moves without Harris. Ava says she doesn’t have time to bicker so she tells Lucas to shut up and help her as she begins removing Goldman’s jacket.

Kayla questions Steve and Chad as to what is going on here. Steve reveals that Ava and Harris are hunting Clyde in Montana so they were going to join them. Kayla asks if he was just going to leave without telling her. Steve says he was going to text her on the way. Kayla asks if he’s kidding. Chad decides they should have this conversation in private, so he’s going to make sure everything is ready for take off. Steve says he’ll meet him at the air field so Chad exits. Kayla argues that Steve does not need to do this but Steve insists that he does. Steve states that he’s responsible for breaking Clyde out of prison and he nearly killed Tripp, so he needs to make him pay for that. Kayla tells him to let Harris and Ava handle that. Steve says he thought he could but he can’t just sit on the sidelines as that’s not who he is. Kayla tells him that maybe it’s time for him to change. Steve admits plenty of things need to change about him but when it comes to protecting his family, he’ll never change. Kayla argues that they aren’t in danger so he doesn’t need to risk his life. Steve feels that as long as Clyde is out there, they’re always in danger. Kayla questions why it always has to be Steve that goes after the bad guys and puts his life on the line. Steve feels that when he sees a threat, he has to go in to action and repeats that’s who he is. Kayla loves that he’s incredibly brave and always makes his family feel safe, but there have been times when he achieved the opposite. Kayla argues that she did not feel safe when he abandoned his family in Africa when they lost all those years together. Steve insists that he protected them but Kayla questions the cost, complaining that she’s not doing it again as she cannot lose him. Steve says she won’t but Kayla argues that he can’t promise that. Steve admits that he should’ve consulted her first but repeats that he has to do this. Kayla questions why. Steve reveals that he believes that Ava intends to kill Clyde, so he has to be there. Kayla asks if he’s going to stop her or help her commit murder.

Ava goes to the campgrounds dressed in Goldman’s clothes with her back turned as Clyde arrives, questioning what took her so long as they have to get out of here since he’s not going back to prison. Ava then turns around with her gun raised and says he’s got that right because he’s going straight to Hell, shocking Clyde.

Lucas remains in the motel with Goldman’s phone and tells her that Clyde is getting testy that she’s not back yet so he will stall. Lucas then asks Goldman how she and Clyde hooked up in the first place, asking if they started their love affair when Clyde went to prison or if they were pen pals. Lucas brings up that his mom dated Clyde but he wasn’t even the worst of her exes as that was her first husband. Lucas then sees a bunch of missed calls from Kate and questions her texts. Lucas remarks that this isn’t going to be pleasant.

Sarah tells Xander that if he’s really against inviting his mom, then she understands and will drop it, but she thinks it might be nice for Victoria to get to know her paternal grandmother. Xander states that he will do anything for their daughter, so he agrees but only for Victoria’s sake. Sarah excitedly thanks him and thinks this will be good for all of them, not just Victoria. Xander advises her to lower her expectations. Sarah asks if he has any suggestions on where she should start tracking her down. Xander says the last time his mom screamed at him, she was living somewhere outside of Scotland. Xander doubts her last number still works but says he will text it to her. Xander adds that he’s not convinced this is the best idea, but he appreciates the gesture as he knows her heart is in the right place. Sarah thanks him for understanding. Xander notes that he reserves the right that if this turns out to be an enormous disaster, to say he told her so. Sarah saves the number as Xander wishes her luck in hunting. Sarah hopes she can track her down before their wedding since after Maggie and Konstantin, they are up next. Xander says he can’t wait and kisses her goodbye as he then exits the hospital.

Steve admits to Kayla that he’s been thinking maybe he should just let Ava wipe Clyde off the face of the planet, because if anyone deserves to die, it’s him. Kayla argues that isn’t how justice works. Steve is ashamed to admit that maybe sometimes he doesn’t want justice. Kayla questions what he’s saying. Steve tells Kayla to just let him go. Kayla refuses if he intends to kill Clyde and begs Steve to stay here for her. Steve tearfully agrees to stay so Kayla hugs him. Steve guesses he’ll just have to see how it plays out and apologizes. Steve then gets a text from Chad, who reveals that he couldn’t wait and left without him.

Kate complains to Roman that she’s left Lucas a ton of messages and hasn’t heard a thing. Lucas then calls her back. Kate answers and questions where the hell he is. Lucas claims that he’s at the monastery and that he went to see a movie with the monks. Kate tells him to save it as she knows he’s with Harris. Lucas reveals that Harris was hot on Clyde’s heels. Kate argues that he’s supposed to be in hiding and working on his release. Lucas says if it makes her feel better, he thinks they are close to finding Clyde. Kate complains that Clyde is the danger and now he’s closer to him. Lucas insists that everything is going according to plan and everything will be fine. Lucas tells Kate to trust him.

Clyde questions how Ava found him and asks where Rebecca is. Ava responds that she’s tied up at the moment. Ava orders Clyde to put his bag down slowly and kick it away, so he does. Clyde guesses Ava is the reason everything’s going to Hell and guesses she sold him out to the feds with Harris. Ava warns that he shouldn’t have messed with her family as that was a big mistake and now he’s going to pay. Clyde responds that Ava is the one who is going to pay since even from behind bars, he can reach out and touch her and her family with no problem, so she’ll never be safe again. Ava responds that she’ll be safe when he’s in Hell and says to give her best to the Devil. Clyde warns that if she kills him now, she’s going straight to prison. Ava responds that it’s not her first rodeo and the gun is untraceable, so if she wants, no one will ever be able to find what’s left of his body. Clyde asks to talk about this. Ava says she has nothing to say since he tried to kill her son, so now she’s going to kill him, end of story. Harris then arrives and stops Ava, questioning what the hell she’s doing.

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Melinda questions Rafe telling her that she’s arrested and tries to laugh it off but Rafe reveals that he just spoke to Eric which got her attention. Rafe argues that Melinda lied to him about kidnapping Nicole’s baby and the so called adoption when the truth is, she was in it up to her neck.

Leo tells EJ that he’s been thinking that part of the baby switch story doesn’t make sense and questions why EJ would pay him to not tell anyone that he had a kid as that doesn’t make sense and why he wouldn’t want the baby back as soon as he found out about it. EJ says he wouldn’t expect Leo to understand his reasoning. Leo insists there must be a method that he’s not quite clued in to. Leo asks EJ why he paid him all that money just to keep him from his own son.

Nicole tells Sloan that all this endless drivel about risking her freedom and she couldn’t live with herself was just another lie because she doesn’t want to live on the run and she thinks she’s stupid enough to buy her BS. Nicole adds that Sloan doesn’t have to disappear because that’s what prison is for. Sloan calls her a hypocrite. Nicole responds that she’s calling the cops. Sloan goes to run out the door, right as Eric arrives which stops her. Eric questions what the hell she’s doing there.

Stefan and Kristen sit in the town square together. Kristen complains about the food options while Stefan reminds her they are here to talk. Kristen questions why they couldn’t talk at the mansion. Stefan says they couldn’t with EJ around. Kristen then asks what is so urgent that he had to subject her to this low class eatery. Stefan informs Kristen that he went to pay a visit to Melinda Trask and since she’s back in the district attorney’s office, he thought maybe she would help reopen Gabi’s case but instead she totally screwed him.

Melinda questions Rafe saying she was up to her neck and argues that’s not grounds for an arrest. Rafe brings up that Melinda told him that she wasn’t directly involved in giving Nicole’s baby to Sloan and Eric, but Eric just told him that she was the one who handed him off to them. Rafe questions how Melinda got Jude in the first place. Melinda argues that anything she did legally for Sloan falls under attorney-client privilege. Rafe declares that he’s taking Melinda downtown to book her for kidnapping.

EJ questions Leo caring where money in his pocket came from or why it’s there. Leo says he’s heard stories about suitcases full of cash that mysteriously find their way in to EJ’s possession. Leo remarks that Lady Whistleblower knows all. EJ says he will tell Leo the truth. Leo says he’ll be the judge of that. EJ claims that he didn’t want Nicole to know there was a possibility of this being their son until he was sure and after everything she’s been through, he did not want her hopes dashed again which is why he paid Leo. EJ declares that he wanted to make sure if this baby was in Nicole’s arms, she would never have to give him up again.

Eric demands an answer as to what Sloan is doing at the DiMera Mansion. Nicole responds that she showed up out of nowhere and wanted a truce but she told her to go to Hell and that she’s calling the cops right now. Eric stops Sloan as Nicole calls Rafe, telling him that Sloan is at her house so he needs to get there right away and arrest her.

Roman is at the Brady Pub, reminiscing on meeting Jude. Kate approaches and tells Roman that she’s been calling his name for two minutes. Roman apologizes and guesses his head is elsewhere which Kate questions. Roman then informs Kate that EJ was just there picking up lunch and he had Jude with him, who was his grandson.

Leo questions EJ paying him off all for Nicole’s benefit. EJ asks if Leo is doubting his love for his wife. Leo says he’s kind of doubting his love for his son and asks why EJ didn’t just ask him to keep the truth to himself. EJ responds that Leo has a tendency to blurt, so he thought it was wise to offer him a financial incentive to keep quiet. EJ adds that he won’t ask for it back and calls it a token of good will. Leo mocks him bursting at the seems with good will. EJ then tells Leo that he’s going to take his son to see his wife.

Eric warns Sloan not to move as Nicole says she just left a message for Rafe, so he should be there as soon as he hears it. Eric tells Sloan that she’s going to pay for what she did to them. Sloan shouts that she’s already paying for what she’s done and no punishment could be worse than losing Eric or the baby that made them a family. Sloan brings up that Eric once said his faith in God was still in him and how importance forgiveness was. Sloan adds that Eric quoted a passage from the bible that said “If your brother or sister sins against you, forgive them. If they repent, forgive them.” Sloan says Eric went on to explain how forgiveness comes from the heart.

Kristen says that Stefan basically handed Melinda a smoking gun but Stefan says Melinda argued it wasn’t enough and they needed more evidence to reopen the case. Kristen questions why Melinda is fighting this, pointing out that she dated Li so she’d think she would want justice for him.

Rafe begins reading Melinda her rights. Melinda warns him not to do that. Rafe shouts that she’s a criminal, complicit in the kidnapping of a baby and she will be punished for that. Melinda asks even if it’s at his sister’s expense?

Sloan understands that it’s impossible for Eric and Nicole to forgive her as she can’t even forgive herself. Sloan says the only thing getting her through is knowing that she did it out of love. Eric complains that she let him fall in love with a child that didn’t even belong to him. Sloan admits she hoped no one would ever find that out. Eric calls it foolish, cruel, and deluded. Sloan says he doesn’t understand because that’s not the whole story.

Kristen wonders why Melinda is playing hard ball and how they get her to reopen Gabi’s case. Stefan says it’s not just about getting Gabi out of prison but also about Kristen securing the CEO position at DiMera. Kristen says she’s thinking and then says she’s got it. Kristen says it’s not about getting more evidence which will be tricky and damn near impossible. Kristen brings up Melinda having a crush on Stefan at one time, so she suggests Stefan rekindle that attraction with her. Stefan asks what exactly Kristen is saying. Kristen tells Stefan to get Melinda to think he’s a man with needs since his wife is unavailable. Stefan questions her wanting him to seduce Melinda.

Rafe asks Melinda what stealing Nicole’s baby has to do with his sister. Melinda tells Rafe that Stefan came to see her and directed her towards some evidence pertaining to the murder of Li Shin. Rafe says he’s seen it and calls it compelling evidence which he hopes to use to clear his sister. Melinda states that it could, if he could get his hands on it.

Eric questions Sloan saying it’s not the whole story. Sloan thinks back to telling EJ that it was Nicole’s baby but not his as Eric is the biological father. Sloan then tells Eric that there’s more to it but EJ comes home and calls out to Nicole. EJ then enters the living room to find Eric and Sloan and asks what the hell. Nicole tells EJ that Sloan came to apologize and is now telling Eric that there’s more to the story. EJ notices Nicole’s hand so she admits that she punched Sloan in the jaw. EJ doesn’t want to hear Sloan’s rest of the story and he wants her out of his house and in to a prison cell. EJ declares that he is going to escort Sloan out to make sure she is taken to the authorities and instructs Eric to get some ice for Nicole’s hand. Sloan pulls away from EJ to tell Eric that she’s sorry and she loves him. Eric says bye to Sloan as EJ walks her out.

Kate tells Roman that she’s sorry as she knows how painful it had to be to see Jude. Roman says he’s mostly in pain for Eric. Kate guesses Eric is going through Hell. Roman says that Eric is trying to stay stoic but he thinks he’s channeling his grief in to the search for Sloan. Roman adds that he knew Sloan was bad news from the moment she told him she didn’t like the Brady Pub chowder. Roman hopes that Sloan and anyone else involved in hurting Eric gets what’s coming to them. Leo then enters the Pub. Leo grabs a menu and asks Roman for today’s specials. Roman offers a knuckle sandwich but Leo selects the famous Brady Pub chowder. Roman refuses Leo service which he questions. Kate informs Leo as Roman adds that Eric told them everything including Leo blackmailing Sloan to support his shopping sprees while knowing the child they were raising was Nicole’s. Roman asks how pathetic it is to profit off the misery of other people. Roman declares that is why Leo is not welcome in the Pub.

EJ takes Sloan out of the DiMera Mansion and questions her telling Eric and Nicole that there was more to the story and if she was going to blurt out the truth that Eric is the father. Sloan argues that he deserves to know. EJ reminds her that they had an ironclad deal where he would pay her a lot of money and she would leave town. EJ warns that if she opens her big mouth and tells anyone about the child’s paternity, he will make her life a living Hell. Sloan questions what good all the money is if any knock on the door could be the police. Sloan thought she could get reassurance from talking to Nicole which EJ mocks the idea of. Sloan explains that she thought Nicole would understand why she did what she had to do and maybe she would tell the cops to back off, but she punched her in the face and called the cops. EJ tells her that she’s lucky Nicole didn’t kill her with her bare hands. EJ orders Sloan to take the money and disappear forever.

Eric comments to Nicole that it was pretty intense with Sloan and apologizes. Nicole understands it can’t be easy for him either but assures that she’ll be fine when she knows Sloan paid for what she did to her. Eric says her and her friend Melinda Trask which Nicole questions. Eric explains that he ran in to Rafe, who said that Melinda tried to pass off a lie that she wasn’t involved so he set him straight on that.

Rafe questions what Melinda means by if he can get his hands on the black book when she has it. Melinda points out that she has it and no one else knows where it is. Melinda argues that she’s just trying to do what’s right for everyone involved. Rafe questions her blackmailing him and thinking that’s right. Melinda remarks that she’s just holding on to the book for safe keeping so nothing happens to it..

Stefan questions Kristen thinking he can just get Melinda in bed and then the black book becomes enough evidence after all. Kristen repeats that Melinda did have a thing for him and Stefan will be highly motivated to make her happy. Stefan asks if she’s forgotten that he’s doing this to get Gabi out of prison. Kristen then points out that all that passion for his wife didn’t stop him from sleeping with Ava. Kristen comments that he looks a bit shocked. Stefan calls that a crazy accusation. Kristen argues that he knows it’s the truth and says it’s not crazy since Ava is a very attractive woman and they were in such close proximity for awhile. Stefan questions how she knew. Kristen responds that she knows all. Stefan asks again how she knew. Kristen remarks that he’s more discreet but Ava is not so much. Kristen says in Ava’s defense, she literally just spilled out when she spoke to her about Li’s murder and hoping she could help clear Gabi. Kristen laughs about and comments on him looking racked with guilt. Stefan says he is. Kristen states that he’s human. Stefan warns her about ever telling anyone about it. Kristen asks who she’s going to tell and says he should be worried about Ava telling somebody else. Kristen guesses if Gabi finds out, there will be Hell to pay.

Rafe questions Melinda expecting him to let her off the hook in this horrifying kidnapping scheme in exchange for protecting evidence that could free Gabi. Melinda doesn’t see the problem since Sloan is the actual perpetrator of the crime. Rafe argues that she didn’t act alone. Melinda remarks that if she was involved, all he could do is charge her as an accessory. Melinda adds that it all ended well anyways since Nicole’s baby is back in her arms. Melinda declares that if Rafe wants Gabi to have a chance at freedom with the help of the black book, he will tell everyone that she was never anywhere near that baby.

Nicole and Eric look over the baby as Eric recalls the naps he used to take. Eric admits this is hard for him and decides he should go check up with EJ to make sure Sloan is taken care of. Eric tells Nicole that she needs to make up for lost time with her son. Eric then exits the room.

Leo complains of Roman’s serious accusation to suggest he would stoop to blackmailing someone for his own personal gain. Roman says that’s usually how blackmail works. Leo claims to be opposed to blackmail. Leo decides he will leave then. Roman warns that he’s guilty so he will not get away with this. Leo argues that he had nothing to do with the baby being taken from his parents or returned to them but that’s a happy ending. Leo adds that according to his research, 28,000 babies are switched a year. Leo then asks how he heard that he was blackmailing Sloan. Roman informs him that he heard it from Eric, who heard it from Sloan. Leo argues that Sloan would probably say he stole the baby himself if she could get away with it. Kate then asks if Leo did steal the baby. Leo thinks back to arguing with Sloan. Leo then says he did not kidnap the baby and asks what he would do with the baby. Leo argues that they can’t believe a word Sloan says because she would do anything to protect herself.

Eric exits the DiMera Mansion and finds EJ unconscious on the ground.

Stefan tells Kristen that he loves his wife and his only concern is getting her out of prison. Stefan declares that they are never going to talk about what happened with Ava again as he calls it a mistake that he will never do again with anyone. Stefan states that Gabi is his wife and soulmate and he loves her with his whole heart. Stefan promises that he will never betray her again. Kristen guesses he won’t sleep with Melinda then. Stefan confirms he will not and says they will have to come up with another way to get Gabi out of prison.

Melinda tells Rafe not to look so glum since he’ll be getting everything he wants as he hates Gabi being stuck in prison. Rafe tells her to stop talking about his sister but points out that he never said he wasn’t arresting her. Melinda tells him to go ahead then and she’ll go quietly, but remarks that she hopes Gabi doesn’t mind that he’s so concerned with bringing her to justice that he couldn’t get any for her. Rafe tells her to give him the evidence when he needs it. Melinda agrees if she gets immunity for herself. Rafe warns that she better keep her word because if Gabi continues to serve time for a murder she didn’t commit, he will find a way to lock Melinda up in jail and throw away the key.

Leo argues that they both know Sloan would think nothing of sullying his good name and with no one to corroborate her claims, it’s just a rumor. Roman complains that Leo doesn’t generally make much sense so not responding to his BS is his default. Kate warns that he better hope they don’t find Sloan because she will definitely drag him down with her. Leo declares that he won’t be dragged down by Sloan or anyone else. Leo complains further and then exits the Pub.

Nicole watches over her son and talks about dreaming of him every night. Nicole talks about having a sense that he wasn’t gone. Nicole thinks back to when she stole Jude from the town square. Nicole states that he was very much alive in her heart and soul. Nicole cries that she’s so glad to have him back. Nicole then declares that she will make sure that Sloan pays for taking him away from her.

Eric checks on EJ, who claims that Sloan hit him over the head and he thinks she got away. Eric says maybe he can still catch her and runs off. Sloan then returns from around the corner and thanks EJ. EJ tells her to just get the hell out of here and to never darken his doorstep again, so she then exits.

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Leo sits in the town square with his laptop, reading Everett’s article on Paulina. Leo remarks that the quality of writing at the Spectator has gone downhill but he’s going to change that today. Eric then confronts Leo.

Melinda sits in her office and answers a call from Sloan. Melinda tells Sloan that she has to stop calling as they cannot have contact, burner phone or not. Melinda mentions that Rafe came by yesterday asking questions but he’s as clueless as ever. Rafe then arrives at her office so Melinda finishes the call and hangs up. Rafe says he’s sorry to interrupt. Melinda claims that she was just saying how much she’s looking forward to working with him again. Melinda asks what she can do for him. Rafe says he’s just following up from yesterday as he still has some questions as to how Sloan ended up with Nicole’s baby.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ watches over Jude and talks about how Stefan and Kristen can go on and on. EJ suggests taking him for a walk and talk about his new name, something befitting the family he will now represent. EJ declares that biology be damned, he is his dad now, not Eric Brady, and Nicole will never know as it will be their little secret. Nicole then walks in and asks what secret.

Marlena is in her office at the hospital, on the phone with Roman talking about how she’s worried about Eric. Marlena doesn’t think Jude will be traumatized since he’s so young. Marlena tells Roman to call if he needs anything and hangs up. Stephanie then arrives and asks if she has a minute. Marlena says she does and invites her in. Stephanie mentions that she and Jada touched base about staging the intervention Marlena suggested, so she wanted to check in before talking to Everett. Marlena is glad they both agreed to it. Stephanie says split personality is so crazy. Marlena advises her not to use that word when talking to Everett. Stephanie admits she’s a bit overwhelmed. Marlena understands but says it’s important to get Everett the help that he needs. Marlena adds that Jada is on her way over.

Everett has a dream about kissing Jada in the shower until Stephanie walks in on them, but then he wakes up in a panic.

Marlena tells Stephanie that it’s normal to feel reluctant or uncomfortable if you’ve never been part of an intervention before. Stephanie admits that she is anxious. Marlena adds that with Everett being so resistant, it will take everything they have to help him go through this. Marlena mentions that she won’t be there as part of this as she thinks it’s important to have him involved with people he has a long standing relationship with, but she will be close by and can be there immediately if anything goes wrong. Stephanie thanks her and says she’s so sorry as Roman told her what happened with Jude. Stephanie can’t imagine how heartbroken Eric must be.

EJ tells Nicole that they were just having a father-son chat about what their son’s new name should be which Nicole questions. EJ points out that Eric and Sloan chose the name, so he thinks they should reserve that pleasure since they are his parents. Nicole says she kind of likes Jude and he’s used to it. EJ argues that as a baby, he’ll get used to his new name very quickly. Nicole then agrees. EJ says they were about to go for a walk as he is determined to put his unexpected free time to use by bonding with his son. EJ asks if she would like him to pick anything up on the way back. Nicole tells him to surprise her, which EJ says is his favorite thing to do. EJ kisses Nicole goodbye and then exits with the baby. Sloan then sneaks in through the side door, shocking Nicole.

Jada goes to Everett’s hotel room and asks if he’s okay. Everett says he is and mentions that he’s trying to remember a weird dream he had. Everett then asks what she’s doing there. Jada hoped they could talk. Stephanie then arrives at the door as well and pretends to be surprised to see Jada. Everett questions if he’s supposed to believe this is a coincidence. Stephanie admits there’s no point in playing games and admits they are there because Marlena suggested they both talk to him. Everett complains that Marlena just wants her to have more therapy and blames his car accident for his lapses in memory. Stephanie says Marlena doesn’t believe that’s the cause. Everett questions how much Marlena told her. Jada points out that he is not her patient anymore and it’s very clear that there’s something serious going on with him, unless throwing punches at bars is normal for him. Everett says it’s not but he had a few drinks and it was one night. Jada brings up Everett insisting he was Bobby Stein and made a pass at her the next morning. Jada knows this is really confusing for him to not be able to remember but it was like he was two very different people yesterday and that is when Marlena said she thinks he has D.I.D.

EJ runs in to Marlena outside the Brady Pub. Marlena sees the baby and says she’s sorry as she’s used to him being her grandson. EJ responds that he’s the one who is sorry.

Melinda tells Rafe that she explained it to him yesterday. Rafe responds that the more he thought about it, the less her explanation made sense. Rafe says that Melinda was the attorney in charge of the adoption, so he questions her not knowing it never went through. Melinda insists that Sloan was determined to keep her in the dark. Rafe questions the adoption agency never getting in touch with her and never being involved. Melinda thinks back to leaving Jude with Eric and Sloan, but then tells Rafe that the agency had no reason to contact her after Sloan took over the paperwork which meant one less thing on her plate. Melinda then asks Rafe if they are done.

Eric sits with Leo and tells him it’s about time they had another chat. Eric then reveals that Sloan told him everything about Jude and that Leo knew all along he was EJ and Nicole’s son which he used to blackmail her. Leo questions her telling him all that. Eric confirms that she did, right before she skipped town. Eric questions if Leo helped her or knows where she went. Leo responds that he has no idea where Sloan went.

Nicole calls Sloan sick and disgusting, adding that she was told she fled Salem. Nicole questions if Sloan was waiting for EJ to leave. Sloan says she’s not worried about EJ. Nicole says she should be and warns Sloan that if she comes within 10 feet of her baby, she will kill her. Sloan responds that she didn’t come to see Jude but to see Nicole because therie something she has to hear.

Everett questions Marlena thinking he has multiple personality disorder. Jada explains that Marlena thinks he may have developed it as a coping mechanism as a child because of the abuse he suffered. Everett laughs it off and argues that it doesn’t make any sense. Stephanie asks why Jada only remembers him as Bobby when she only knows him as Everett. Jada adds that he doesn’t remember cheating on her with Stephanie because he wasn’t even conscious of it while Stephanie points out that he doesn’t remember his childhood because he did everything in his power to bury those memories. Everett suggests there’s another explanation that makes actual sense. Jada insists that this does make sense that he has an alter ego that exists to protect him. Everett mocks her diagnosis and says he doesn’t need any protection. Stephanie gets that this can feel scary and overwhelming, but he’s keeping his past buried. Everett yells at her to shut up and then remarks that Everett doesn’t need to know any of that, so he’s going to make sure he never does.

Marlena tells EJ that he doesn’t have to apologize to her as they are all victims here and she knows how much they both suffered, so she’s glad his family has reunited with his son. EJ thanks her. Marlena assures EJ that the baby had an enormous amount of love for the first six months of his life. EJ says he doesn’t doubt that for a moment. Marlena acknowledges that EJ is good to his children which gives her comfort. Marlena adds that she knows EJ and Nicole will be amazing and loving parents. Marlena says goodbye to Jude and cries that she will always love him. EJ thanks Marlena for being very gracious about all of this. Marlena sends her best to Nicole and then walks away.

Rafe asks why Melinda is in such a hurry to get rid of him. Melinda mocks the idea that she has nothing else better to do. Melinda reminds Rafe that he said they have to be on the same side and she agrees, but remarks that it’s no wonder that his case closing rate is so low because he doesn’t start with motive first. Melinda asks what she would have to gain from giving EJ and Nicole’s baby to Sloan, bringing up what it would do to her reputation and her career along with upsetting the DiMeras which she calls madness. Melinda adds that Rafe has known her for a long time and asks if she seems mad to him. Rafe guesses the detective in him just needed to tie the loose strings in a bow. Rafe decides he will let her get back to work and exits the office. Melinda breathes a sigh of relief and remarks that she is good.

Leo asks Eric if Sloan has Jude. Eric responds that Jude is where he belongs as when he learned the truth, he took him right to Nicole and EJ. Leo calls that incredibly honorable of him. Eric adds that when he got back to his place, Sloan was nowhere to be found. Leo swears if he knew, he would tell him. Leo knows that Eric thinks he’s a horrible amoral creep but insists that he tried to do the right thing. Leo admits he can be a coward sometimes but swears that he’s been trying to be brave, noble, and honest. Eric grabs him over the table and threatens him, talking about how Leo sat on this story. Eric guesses the money’s all dried out and Sloan is gone, so he’s going to have to start dealing with him now.

Sloan tells Nicole that she thought she could just turn her back and walk away but she realized she couldn’t live with herself if she didn’t face her. Nicole comments on all the unforgivable things she’s done. Sloan asks Nicole to let her try to explain but Nicole argues that Sloan stole her baby and made her believe that he was dead. Nicole tells Sloan that if she wants to be accountable, she can talk to Rafe. Nicole then pulls out her phone to call Rafe but Sloan stops her and says she’s so sorry. Sloan says she regrets all the pain Nicole has suffered but she needs to hear and know that she didn’t plan it. Nicole mocks it being an impulse decision and knee jerk reaction. Sloan explains that Dimitri showed up with her son and she had just had a miscarriage while the adoption she was counting on had fallen through, so she had hit bottom. Sloan cries that suddenly a baby showed up in her home and it felt like it was fate. Nicole says she’ll show her fate and then punches Sloan in the face.

Leo tells Eric that the day he figured out Nicole’s baby was still alive, he went right to Nicole and EJ but they wouldn’t listen to him. Eric questions him going to Sloan instead and taking the money to keep his mouth shut. Leo tries to explain that he just lost Dimitri and was desperate. Eric calls him selfish and grabs him but Leo sees Rafe coming through the town square and calls out for help. Rafe approaches and asks what’s going on. Eric tells Leo to get out of his sight, so he runs off. Eric tells Rafe that he’s sorry for losing control but he thought Leo might lead him to Sloan and he turned out worthless. Rafe says he’s sorry that they haven’t come up with anything yet but insists they are not giving up on finding her. Eric says he knows but remarks that he also knows finding Sloan won’t change anything because it won’t make him a father again.

Sloan tells Nicole that she deserved that. Nicole argues that she deserves more than that. Nicole brings up when they were pregnant at the same time and she didn’t know who the father was, she thought it would be a very interesting journey and then Sloan miscarried and her heart went out to her because she knows that pain so well. Nicole cries that she lost two babies before Jude and when he was born, it was a miracle and then it became a nightmare because of Sloan. Nicole complains about the doctor telling her that her son was cremated before she could hold him one last night. Nicole screams at Sloan that she missed six months of her son’s life and she’s not the only one who suffered. Nicole talks about Eric wanting a child his entire life and when he finally got his wish, the child that he thought was his was ripped from his hands. Sloan argues that he was ripped from her hands too as she loved him with all her heart. Nicole tells Sloan that the child doesn’t want or need her anymore and she’s never going to see him ever again. Nicole states that when she thought Jude was her son, Sloan made her out to be a lunatic and when she stole him from the town square, Sloan made her grovel for forgiveness. Nicole asks what kind of person stoops that low. Sloan responds that maybe a person like Nicole, asking if she didn’t do the exact same thing which causes Nicole to scream at her.

Everett turns in to Bobby and tells Jada that he’s so glad she stopped by which she questions. Bobby acknowledges Jada as his wife. Jada tells him they are divorced but Bobby says they aren’t. Jada reminds him that he signed the papers but Bobby says that was Everett and he’s pretty sure that makes them invalid. Jada asks why he would want to be married to her. Bobby says she knows the answer to that and says they were so good together. Jada argues that their marriage fell apart and then he bought a ring for Stephanie. Bobby says that was Everett and tells Stephanie that the spoiled princess thing is not his vibe. Bobby tells Jada that what they had was special and real. Jada asks if he’s serious and if he’s even real. Jada calls him just a part of someone’s psyche. Bobby says he’s standing right in front of her and calls this conversation pointless. Stephanie tries to get through to him but Bobby shouts that Everett is not here. Bobby then screams at them to get out.

Rafe tells Eric that he’s sorry as he knows nothing will bring Jude back to him but he does thing bringing Sloan in will help. Eric is sure leads are hard to come by. Rafe talks about questioning Melinda which was a dead end but says it’s crazy to him that Melinda swears she wasn’t involved in the hand off of the baby but he doesn’t see any motive there. Eric questions what Rafe just said. Rafe repeats that Melinda swears she wasn’t involved in the hand off of the baby but Eric says that is not even close to true. Eric reveals that Melinda is the one who handed Jude off at the door which shocks Rafe. Eric asks why he didn’t see this sooner and says he was overwhelmed. Rafe tells Eric that this is it and this means that Melinda knew all along that Jude was Nicole’s baby.

Leo storms in to Melinda’s office and tells her that he just ran in to Eric, who told him that Sloan told him everything. Melinda says she already heard all about it from Rafe asking questions. Leo worries that Rafe is going to have questions for him too since everybody knows he blackmailed Sloan. Melinda says that’s his problem but Leo argues that she’s the district attorney, so when they come for him, he needs to know that she’s going to have his back. Melinda tells Leo that she just got Rafe to go pursue elsewhere. Melinda tells Leo to calm down because the only person that can prove he blackmailed Sloan is Sloan and she is long gone.

Sloan asks Nicole if she doesn’t think she’s up to speed on her Salem history. Nicole tells her to get out. Sloan tells Nicole that Eric told her all the gory details of what she did to Sami and that she was obviously as desperate as she was. Sloan says maybe Nicole could extend the same grace that she was once extended. Nicole tells Sloan that she will never let her get away with this.

Stephanie tells Bobby that she and Jada are not going anywhere as they are here for him. Bobby repeats that he does not want them there and screams at them to get out. Bobby opens the door and is surprised to see Marlena arrive. Bobby mocks her coming and tells her to join the circus. Bobby guesses she’s here to scoop him up and deposit him in the loony bin. Marlena argues that he has an illness that needs treatment and he can be helped. Bobby insists that he’s fine. Marlena argues that Everett is not fine. Bobby shouts that he will make sure that Everett is fine. Bobby states that there are ugly things from Everett’s past that the three of them could not understand and that he does not need to face again. Bobby tells them to get it through their heads that Everett doesn’t want or need their help because he has him. Jada and Stephanie question Bobby keeping things from Everett. Bobby repeats that he wants them to leave. Stephanie tries to get through to Everett and says she believes he wants to face his past so he can move forward and that’s why he went to Marlena in the first place. Jada says he knows she’s right. Stephanie adds that she’ll be there for him every step of the way. Bobby repeats for Everett to not listen to her but then starts suffering from a headache. Marlena lays him down and says he will be alright. Bobby argues that he knows what she wants to do to him but they will never see Everett again. Marlena warns him about his blood pressure and says he needs treatment, urging him to do it for Everett. Stephanie says she will get him some water. Jada asks if she’s okay. Stephanie worries about what if she never sees the real Everett again.

Rafe returns to Melinda’s office and tells her that she lied to him because he’s got proof. Rafe says she told him to go catch criminals, so that’s exactly what he’s doing. Rafe then announces Melinda is under arrest and orders her to stand up and put her hands above her head.

Leo runs in to EJ and the baby outside the Brady Pub and greets them. EJ tells him to keep his voice down because the baby is napping and adds that they are changing his name from Jude which Leo questions. Leo says he’s so glad the baby is back where he belongs and that he’s so glad he ran in to them. Leo wants to clarify the terms of the agreement since he doesn’t have to keep his mouth shut about what he knows anymore and asks about keeping the money. EJ wants to end this conversation. Leo warns that what he has to say might change his attitude and might even have EJ sucking up to him. EJ questions what he’s talking about. Leo responds that he’s been thinking that part of the baby switch story doesn’t make sense and questions why EJ would pay him to not tell anyone that he had a kid as that doesn’t make sense and why he wouldn’t want the baby back as soon as he found out about it.

Nicole tells Sloan that all this endless drivel about risking her freedom and she couldn’t live with herself was just a big lie because she doesn’t want to live on the run and she thinks she’s stupid enough to buy her BS. Nicole adds that Sloan doesn’t have to disappear because that’s what prison is for. Sloan calls her a hypocrite. Nicole responds that she’s calling the cops. Sloan goes to run out the door, right as Eric arrives which stops her.

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Stefan goes to the Bistro and is surprised to see Theresa dining there. Stefan greets her and says it’s been awhile. Stefan asks if she has everything she needs. Theresa confirms she does and compliments the staff, noting that she is having a celebratory mocktail. Stefan asks what she is celebrating, so Theresa informs him that she has just moved in to the Kiriakis Mansion. Theresa talks about her and Alex practically having a whole wing to themselves after just leaving their cramped apartment a few days ago to having servants unpack for them.

Alex and Kristen lay in bed together after having sex. Kristen asks if he woke up this morning and came straight to her bed from Theresa’s. Alex asks if it would bother her if he said yes. Kristen says maybe. Alex asks if it would bother her less if he got her a present. Kristen says it might help. Alex then reveals he stopped by the jewelry store on his way over and presents her with a silver bracelet that she calls beautiful. Alex says he saw it the other day and it made him think of her, so he went back and bought it. Kristen says she loves it and wants to show him how much as they continue kissing in bed.

Ava wakes up in the motel on Montana as Harris is working on the computer. Ava notes that he’s up early and asks if something happened. Harris responds that they just got a major break on Clyde.

Marlena is in her office on the hospital, talking to Roman on the phone about how Eric is heartbroken since he loved Jude and loved being a father. Marlena is glad Roman is there for him since Eric needs him right now. Marlena says she’ll check in with him later and hangs up. Marlena sits at her desk and looks at a framed photo of Jude, calling it so heartbreaking.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ watches over Jude in the living room as he talks about Jude adjusting to his new home and family. EJ mentions not using Jude’s name and declares that they are going to give him a new name once he and Nicole settle on something more suitable because Jude DiMera doesn’t work for him.

Alex and Kristen continue kissing in bed until Alex’s phone goes off. Alex bets it’s Maggie, wondering why the hell he’s not in the office. Kristen asks why he isn’t in the office. Alex asks if it’s not obvious. Kristen says as much as she enjoys lying in bed with him all morning, if EJ thinks Titan is vulnerable, he will surely take advantage since he’s always watching. Alex remarks that EJ can’t touch Titan as long as he’s in charge. Alex’s phone goes off again so he checks it and sees that he’s late for an appointment. Kristen tells him to go then. Alex felt they were just getting started but Kristen understands he has to get to work, so Alex kisses her and then gets out of bed.

Theresa comments on Stefan also being lucky to be a DiMera. Stefan asks what her point is. Theresa questions why he’d choose to run the Bistro. Stefan says he never leaves anything to chance and his inheritance has changed hands quite a few times. Theresa guesses that explains it. Stefan admits it has been a little slow at the Bistro. Theresa points out that it’s empty while Stefan argues that it’s early. Stefan adds that they did just lose their GM and Ava had a knack for making people feel at home while he’s just the money guy. Theresa notes that it sounds like he needs a new manager then with the people skills he was talking about. Stefan agrees that maybe he does.

Harris explains to Ava that he just heard from Andrew Donovan at the ISA and they cracked the code in Clyde’s book, finding a list of dealers and their numbers so they are forming a multi force agency to take them down which Ava calls fantastic. Harris says the best part is three of the dirtbags on the list are local, so one of those guys is going to lead him to Clyde.

Stefan and Theresa talk about job searches. Stefan says he used to have DiMera marketing take care of that. Theresa says she’s been job searching since leaving Bella. Stefan talks about being a people person and putting emphasis on social connections. Stefan asks if Theresa knows anybody perfect for this job at the Bistro.

Kristen and Alex go downstairs and in to the living room to greet EJ. EJ tells them that they have great timing as breakfast is in the kitchen and then introduces them to his son. Kristen questions that while Alex says he’s running late and has to go, so he exits. Kristen thought she heard a baby crying last night but figured she just imagined it. EJ confirms there was a lot of crying as he’s still getting used to his living arrangements. Kristen questions EJ saying this is his son. EJ asks her to sit down because it’s a long story.

Ava tells Harris that she’s not staying behind as she is the one who helped him track down Clyde so she did not come all this way to sit on her ass. Harris worries about tipping Clyde off. Ava insists that she’s not an amateur. Harris worries that with them, the police, and the FBI all following the same lead, Clyde could get tipped off and get out of town. Ava argues that he will be caught off guard so he’s bound to make some mistakes. Harris says that’s true that Clyde will be running scared and that’s when he will take him down. Harris leaves and then Lucas comes out of the bathroom, questioning when the last time the place was remodeled was but admits it beats the monastery. Lucas says he doesn’t understand what Harris was thinking, dragging him all the way out here to do nothing. Ava then claims that he didn’t as she just got a text from Harris about a new lead. Lucas asks what it is. Ava explains that apparently Goldman is supposed to go to the post office today to pick up a package, so Harris wants her and Lucas to go there and stake it out in case she shows up with Clyde. Lucas finds that odd since Harris was adamant about them staying behind. Ava says that was before he got this new information and Harris can’t be in two places at once. Ava tells Lucas to get dressed because they are up.

Theresa tells Stefan that no one comes to mind for the Bistro manager position but she thinks he could use a PR firm to get his reputation back on track and recommends Stephanie. Stefan reveals that he knows Stephanie as he and Ava had her doing PR before. Stefan says he needs someone on site and he doesn’t think Stephanie wants that. Theresa suggests he could still ask her. Stefan says he could do, but asks if Theresa had any part in the Brady family restaurant dynasty. Theresa states that the Bradys are her family and she has spent her fair share of time at the Pub, so she asks if that makes her part of the restaurant dynasty. Stefan claims it does, so Theresa asks why he’s asking. Stefan thinks the ad was written especially for her.

Alex goes to meet Marlena in her office and apologizes being late, crediting the office reminder text. Alex notes that he got slightly distracted. Marlena says distractions happen but points out that Alex cancelled his last three appointments. Alex swears that will never happen again and says that things have been hectic at Titan so it’s been hard to find the time. Marlena asks if there was something he wanted to talk about. Alex states that he did have something on his mind. Alex says when he originally came to her, it was to put his playboy days behind him which was when he was pursuing Stephanie which didn’t work out and he thought she was the one so he had a hard time getting over her. Alex adds that then Theresa came in to his life and they’ve been on and off ever since but right now they are pretty much on. Marlena mentions that Tate told her that they moved back in to the Kiriakis Mansion and they were back together. Alex says sort of as he and Theresa are living together, but reveals that he’s also seeing Kristen DiMera.

EJ explains to Kristen that Sloan paid off a doctor to tell he and Nicole that their son was dead and then she took the baby to adopt him. Kristen calls it pure evil to steal a child. EJ says that out of the blue, Sloan confessed the truth to Eric and vanished without a trace. Kristen asks how Nicole is taking it. EJ says Nicole is over the moon about the baby and would love to throttle Sloan. Kristen asks where Nicole is. EJ says she is resting upstairs since the baby had them up all night. EJ says Kristen can meet her new nephew as soon as he wakes up. Kristen says she looks forward to it, but she’s processing what he just told her and as horrible as Sloan is, she doesn’t get it. EJ argues that she knows the whole story. Kristen doesn’t think they do. Kristen knows miracles happen since she got Rachel back when she thought she had died, so the undead baby part is not what strains believability for her. EJ asks what she’s talking about then. Kristen questions thinking Sloan did this all by herself and that it sounds fishy to her.

Marlena questions Alex seeing Kristen and Theresa which he confirms. Alex admits that he really likes it that way and says variety is the spice of life. Alex didn’t expect her to approve. Marlena says she’s more curious how it all affects him. Marlena asks if Kristen and Theresa knows. Alex says Kristen knows and doesn’t care as he thinks for her is more about being close to someone physically. Marlena guesses he means the sex which Alex confirms. Alex says with Theresa, he thinks it’s mostly about the money. Alex says he’s a decently handsome guy, charming and good for a laugh but ultimately he thinks it’s because he’s rich. Marlena asks how that feels to him. Alex admits it’s not good for the ego since they all want someone to be in to them for who they are. Alex thinks now it’s about the money for a lot of women. Marlena asks if he’s done a survey. Alex says he’s speaking from personal experience and he has learned that women are throwing himself at him a lot more than usual since he became the heir to the Kiriakis fortune. Marlena asks why Alex asked Theresa to move in with him then. Alex states that it made sense since Theresa didn’t want to live alone in the apartment and she doesn’t have a job right now, so not having to pay rent is a big help. Marlena asks if asking her to move in is a level of commitment that he doesn’t really feel. Alex admits he didn’t really think about that but he doesn’t think Theresa is expecting anything. Marlena asks if he asked her or has any idea what she might be expecting. Alex guesses he doesn’t know for sure. Marlena feels he owes it to her to find out and to also let her know where he is. Alex guesses that he does.

Theresa asks if Stefan is seriously offering her a job. Stefan confirms that he is. Theresa thanks him and says he’s truly flattered and she would’ve totally taken it a week ago, but she’s in a relationship with Alex Kiriakis now. Stefan gets that she doesn’t need to work. Theresa says not now anyway. Stefan asks how she plans on passing her time. Theresa admits she hasn’t really thought about it since just moving in with Alex. Theresa thinks maybe she’ll learn to play piano or guitar or do volunteer work or travel. Theresa jokes that maybe being rich is really boring but she just wants to keep her time free for now. Theresa adds that she’ll let Stefan know if she thinks of anyone. Stefan thanks her and says he appreciates that.

Kristen asks if EJ doesn’t find it hard to believe that Sloan pulled this all off by herself, calling it a pretty complex scheme. EJ says he’s just telling her what Sloan told him and that the police are searching everywhere for her. EJ claims that he’s using all DiMera resources to track down that horrible woman and bring her to justice. Kristen asks if those are the same resources being used to track down Clyde Weston and asks how that’s going. Kristen asks if EJ is losing his magic touch. EJ tells her to shut up.

Ava and Lucas go out to the post office. Ava wears a hat and sunglasses while Lucas dresses in his monk robe from the monastery. Lucas feels it’s ridiculous and that they look conspicuous. Lucas jokes that a cowboy hat would have made him blend in instead of the stupid robe. Ava feels that it makes Lucas look non-threatening and they are going to have to ask people for help so people will be more likely to talk to a man of the cloth than a cowboy. Ava says she’s going in to the post office to see if the clerk knows anything about Clyde and Goldman. Lucas hopes someone has seen them. Ava instructs him to stay outside and keep an eye out for Goldman and text her if he sees anything. Ava adds that Goldman is probably armed and dangerous. Lucas assures he’s not looking to confront her since last time she almost shot him. Ava then heads in to the post office.

Harris tracks down a dealer in an alley and asks if he has an extra cigarette. He turns him down, pointing out how expensive they are. Harris identifies the man as “Snake”. He asks who the hell is asking.

Alex thanks Marlena for the help. Marlena wishes him luck and tells him to say hello to Maggie for her. Alex mentions that he and Maggie aren’t speaking too much these days and he doesn’t think she’s thrilled about him moving in. Marlena hopes they work things out. Alex jokes that stranger things have happened. Alex adds that it’s not just that he and Maggie aren’t getting along but Maggie being involved with Konstantin is just making things more awkward. Marlena understands how he feels. Alex doesn’t get why Maggie is letting Konstantin stay there and why she’s so devoted to him. Alex gets that Maggie is lonely but complains that everything Konstantin does exudes phoniness and every word is total BS. Marlena admits she can’t say she’s a fan. Alex thinks Maggie is Konstantin’s only fan. Marlena asks Alex to keep an eye on Maggie which he agrees to do. Alex tells Marlena that he’ll see her soon as he’d like to make an appointment for next week. Alex thanks her and then exits.

Kristen comments on the week EJ has had. EJ calls it eventful. Kristen points out that at least he got the baby back so that’s a happy thing. Kristen then tells EJ that she’s really sorry about his job. EJ admits that he was blindsided by Paulina’s decision but warns that she will soon regret making an enemy out of him. Kristen brings up hearing rumblings about a recall election and assumes that’s EJ’s handy work which he confirms. Kristen asks if EJ is thinking of becoming Mayor. EJ says you never know. Kristen questions thinking being Mayor and DiMera CEO won’t be as much of a conflict of interest as being district attorney was. EJ responds that it’s simple because the Mayor makes the rules and he loves making rules.

Rebecca Goldman runs in to Lucas outside the Post Office. They recognize each other and she reaches for her gun.

Marlena calls Roman to check in and asks how Eric seemed to him. Marlena says she’s glad Roman was there and bets that helped a lot. Marlena agrees that Eric will need his family more than ever now that he’s lost his son.

Stefan returns to the living room and sees that EJ is still there with Kristen. EJ asks where else he would be now that he longer has to be in his place of employment. Kristen talks about meeting their family’s new addition. Kristen tells EJ that she hopes his baby miracle takes some of the sting off of getting fired. EJ says it does and he feels blessed to have his son back where he belongs. Kristen suggests they let EJ have time to bond with the baby. EJ says that’s hard to do now that he’s sleeping. Kristen is sure he’ll wake up soon and it will give her and Stefan time to get some air, so they exit together.

Alex walks to the town square and runs in to Theresa, who questions where he was coming from since he was up and out early this morning. Alex mentions having a session with Marlena and asks how her breakfast was. Theresa says it was interesting. Alex says his was too since after speaking with Marlena, he realized some things and he needs to be upfront with everyone including her and Kristen. Theresa asks what about Kristen. Alex reveals that he’s been seeing Kristen which Theresa questions. Theresa thought that was over and just an act to make her and Brady jealous. Alex admits it was at the beginning. Theresa stops him and says not to explain it because she doesn’t need to hear it. Theresa asks Alex where that leaves them. Alex responds that he really does like living with her, but he needs her to understand that he’s not in a position to be pulling out a ring anytime soon if she was expecting that. Theresa claims she wasn’t expecting that and says they have a good thing having fun. Alex agrees and says he’s glad but after the first engagement ring debacle, he doesn’t want to hurt her. Alex says he needs her to understand that just because he’s asking her to move in doesn’t mean he’s ready for a big commitment. Theresa repeats that she didn’t think it meant that and says it’s cool for her because she doesn’t have to follow the rules of a commitment. Theresa declares that they are in an open relationship since he’s obviously still involved with Kristen. Alex confirms she understands correctly. Theresa remarks that she’s really glad they cleared that up then as she walks away.

Ava comes out of the post office, shocked to see that Lucas has captured Goldman and tied her up. Lucas reveals that he subdued her with the bear spray he got at the convenience store. Lucas credits the monk robe as being where he hid the bear spray. Ava says she didn’t find anything on Clyde inside while Lucas says they got what they needed in Goldman. Ava tells Goldman that she’s going to lead them to Clyde as they take her away.

Harris reveals to Snake that he’s police. Snake says he could spot that a mile away. Harris says he just wants to talk and asks him to drop the attitude. Snake tells Harris to get out of his face and runs away, so Harris chases after him.

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John and Marlena walk through the town square together and show each other what they bought for Jude. They talk about meeting with Eric and Sloan and how they should’ve been there by now. Marlena decides to call Eric to check in while John goes to get their table ready.

Eric wakes up and sees the call from Marlena, but ignores it. Eric then texts Marlena that he’s sorry but he can’t make it tonight as he remains in bed in tears.

John returns to Marlena and says they have a table for four waiting but Marlena informs him that they are not going to need it because Eric just texted her that they aren’t coming. Marlena feels that something is wrong.

Steve and Jada have drinks at the Brady Pub. Steve thanks her for meeting while she thanks him for the invite and admits she’s missed the Pub food. Steve asks if she’s off duty for the night. Jada says she’s actually not, so she’ll have to leave soon and only has time for a quick dinner. Jada talks about being short handed at the police station since when Harris came back, he immediately asked for more dates off. Steve asks if he’s okay. Jada says he’s physically cleared but she doesn’t know what’s going on in his head and he likes to play things close to the vest. Steve questions Harris asking for more days off and not saying why he needed those days.

Harris and Ava arrive at a motel in Montana. Lucas then joins them as well. Lucas says they are bringing a roll away in for him while they take the bed. Ava says they are lucky they aren’t sleeping in the car. Lucas says he doesn’t want to cramp their style. Harris points out that this isn’t a romantic getaway as they are here to catch Clyde. Lucas doesn’t want to be a third wheel. Harris says he brought Lucas as a driver and to be on the lookout. Lucas assures that he appreciates that and he will do his part to make sure that Clyde ends up in the cage where he belongs, so no one else gets hurt. Harris assures that Lucas will get his release afterwards. Lucas asks what the plan is.

Steve goes over Rafe letting Harris take extra days off even though they are short handed. Jada explains that Harris wasn’t going to take no for an answer. Jada asks if Steve is worried about something. Steve responds that he always is and brings up that Ava isn’t around, so he’s assuming Harris is with her. Steve declares that where ever Ava goes, trouble is sure to follow. Jada encourages that Harris can take care of himself. Jada feels Steve is worried about something else too. Steve acknowledges that she knows him too well and admits he’s worried about his daughter.

Chad and Stephanie have coffee in the park. Chad gets a call from Marlena, who says she’s trying to reach Eric but he’s not answering his phone and asks if he’s at work today. Chad says he hasn’t seen him but that Eric did send him a text earlier that the feature he’s been working on is on hold for a few days. Chad says it could be because of what happened with Everett at the bar and maybe he’s trying to keep his distance from the Spectator. Marlena asks Chad to have Eric call her if he hears from him. Chad agrees to do so as they hang up. Marlena then informs John that Eric is not at work. John suggests trying Sloan, so Marlena calls her but finds that her number has been disconnected. John calls that strange. Marlena calls it also alarming and worries that something is going on. John decides they should find out what as they exit the town square.

John and Marlena go to Eric’s apartment. John knocks on the door asking if Eric is inside. Marlena wonders where he could be, pointing out that Eric and Sloan’s cars are both downstairs. Eric then answers the door. Marlena says they’ve been so worried about him. John guesses they had good reason. Marlena asks Eric what happened. Eric says “everything”.

Steve informs Jada that Stephanie told he and Kayla that Everett gave Eric a black eye at the Small Bar. Jada calls it a misunderstanding and says she’s sure the charges will be dropped. Steve says he can get the police report and read it himself but he feels something else is going on here and asks Jada if that’s right. Jada says given their history, she hopes he can understand if she really doesn’t want to get in to Everett’s personal life and business. Steve says he does understand but Everett is dating his daughter and Jada was once married to him, so he needs to know if Everett is a violent man. Jada explains that while they were married, Everett never raised his hand to her so she doesn’t think he will hurt Stephanie like that. Steve feels there’s still something she isn’t telling him. Jada states that Stephanie knows what she’s getting into. Jada wonders where their burgers are and comments that the Pub must be shorthanded too.

Harris brings up how they tracked Clyde to a public library in Montana. Lucas says he gets that’s why they are in the middle of nowhere, risking getting eaten by bears or mosquitoes. Harris thinks it’s worth the risk. Lucas agrees but asks why they didn’t just call the FBI if they know Clyde is there. Harris responds that he wants to deal with that son of a bitch himself. Lucas gets that it’s personal for him. Ava responds that it’s personal for all of them.

Eric explains to John and Marlena that Sloan took EJ and Nicole’s baby and that Jude is their son, not his. Marlena tells him that she’s so sorry as John says he can’t imagine what he’s going through right now. John questions Sloan being on the run. Eric confirms that she took off when he took Jude back to Nicole and EJ. Eric says he should’ve never left her alone. Marlena understands he was in shock while John encourages that he did the right thing in taking Jude back to his real parents. John asks what they can do for him right now. Eric responds that he just wants to be alone. Eric assures that he’s not going to drink. John asks when he last ate. Eric says he hasn’t since he found out so Marlena offers to get him some supper.

Steve apologizes to Jada for all the questions and promises he didn’t invite her to dinner to interrogate her about his daughter’s love life. Jada gets that he’s a concerned dad. Steve wants to be careful not to interfere because Stephanie really hates that. Jada calls Stephanie lucky and wishes that her dad was still here because she misses him every day. Steve responds that he misses his homeboy Marcus too and assures that he’d be so proud of Jada. Steve jokes that if she wants him to step in to that role, he can grill her about her boyfriends and give her unsolicited advice. Steve tells Jada that Rafe is a great guy. Jada agrees and notes that Rafe isn’t just her boyfriend, but also her boss, so she needs to hurry up and eat then get back to work. Steve questions Jada’s bun being gluten free. Jada admits she learned about it from Rebecca Goldman when she worked at the station and reveals that Goldman has celiac disease so it was the only bread she could eat, which Steve takes notice of.

Harris explains to Lucas how they tracked Clyde to the library and says the librarian thinks she saw Goldman in and out of the library often to use the computer, but not Clyde which is no surprise as he would be lying low. Ava adds that Rafe got a tip from his APB that Clyde was spotted here some time back. Lucas asks if the local police followed up. Harris says they said it was a false lead. Lucas wonders if Clyde has the local police in his pocket like he does everybody else. Ava says it wouldn’t surprise her but assures that they can handle this themselves without their involvement. Harris agrees since the town isn’t very big, so if Clyde and Goldman are there, they will find them.

Chad comments to Stephanie that it’s not like Eric to go AWOL and Marlena sounded really worried. Stephanie says she’s sure he’s okay. Chad asks if Stephanie is okay, noting that she keeps checking her phone and seems a little out of it, questioning if that’s why she wanted to meet in the park instead of at the Spectator which Stephanie admits is the case. Stephanie confirms she didn’t want Everett to walk in on them. Chad asks if it’s because of what happened with Eric. Stephanie responds that she’s worried about him in general as he’s just so unpredictable right now. Chad thought they made it clear that they are just friends. Stephanie says they did. Chad asks her what it is. Stephanie then reveals that Marlena thinks Everett has D.I.D. Stephanie doesn’t want to violate his privacy and it feels wrong to speculate about his mental health, but he’s acting so out of character lately like hitting Eric. Stephanie adds that Jada said he came onto her in the holding cell and insisted that he was Robert Stein, a totally different person, and then it was like somebody flipped a switch and he went right back to being Everett again. Chad wishes he would’ve seen that sooner. Stephanie says none of them did but Chad feels he should’ve since he went through it with Abigail.

John, Marlena, and Eric eat together in the town square. Eric doesn’t know why he can’t eat but he’s not hungry. Marlena encourages that he’ll feel better if he eats but Eric doubts that. Eric asks Marlena to tell the rest of the family for him which she agrees to do. John urges Eric to eat and says that he and Nicole are good friends, so he’s sure she will find a way for Eric to still be a part of Jude’s life. Eric says he can’t because Nicole and EJ are together and Jude is their son, so he needs to stay away.

Stephanie tells Chad that she’s sorry for bringing it up but Chad says it’s fine as she wasn’t here when Abigail was sick. Stephanie knows Abigail suffered from the same illness and was two other people. Chad confirms that she was Gabby and Dr. Laura. Stephanie brings up that Abigail made a full recovery. Chad says he was very proud of her. Stephanie guesses it must have been really hard on Chad too. Chad admits it was which makes him second guess his position. Chad knows Stephanie is not one to run away from trouble, but if Everett has D.I.D. it’s going to be a rough ride. Chad asks if she’s sure she is up for that.

Everett walks through the town square so Marlena stops him and says they’ve been looking all over for him. Everett says he’s just been walking around. Marlena asks if he’s okay. Everett claims he’ll be fine. Marlena points out that he hasn’t answered his phone despite her and Stephanie leaving several messages. Everett apologizes and claims he lost battery and didn’t have a charger. Everett asks what is so important. Marlena wants to talk to him about what happened last night.

Lucas asks if Harris thinks Clyde and Goldman are still there. Harris confirms that the librarian thinks she saw Goldman this afternoon. Lucas wonders how they will find out where they are staying. Ava notes that they are likely not in one of the motels. Harris guesses they probably have a place out in the woods somewhere. Lucas feels Clyde would be at a distinct advantage there but Harris points out that he sends his girlfriend on errands, so if they follow her, she leads them to Clyde. Lucas asks if they turn him over to the FBI after that. Ava thinks back to telling Steve that she’s looking for a permanent solution to the Clyde Weston problem. Harris tells Lucas that turning him over to the FBI is the plan.

Jada tells Steve that she has to get back to work since Rafe wants her to take a look at Harris’s case load in case something needs immediate attention while Harris is gone doing whatever he’s doing. Steve assures Jada that he pays for the meal for all his kids. Jada thanks him and says it was so great talking with him. Steve suggests they do it more often and set a date for dinner with her and Rafe. Jada agrees as they hug and she exits. Steve then opens up his laptop and declares that thanks to Jada, he might have an idea how to find Harris and Ava.

Everett tells Marlena that they’ve gone over this as he just had a few too many drinks at the bar and blacked out. Marlena brings up him not remembering punching Eric. Everett then sees Eric at the table and goes over to him to tell him that he owes him a huge apology. Everett adds that he doesn’t remember exactly what happened and might have blacked out a little bit, but he assumes that because he saw Eric and Sloan fighting, he misunderstood what was happening and thought he was trying to hurt her which doesn’t make sense because Eric is apparently a great guy, Sloan is his wife and he loves her. Everett tells Eric that he wants him to know that he’s sorry. Eric gets up and storms off, so John goes after him. Everett asks if he said something wrong. Marlena clarifies that he’s not upset with him. Everett remarks that he has every right to be. Marlena assures that John will take care of Eric, but right now she wants to talk about Everett. Marlena knows he’s concerned about losing time and that she’s not his therapist anymore, but she would like to help him with that if he’d let her.

Stephanie knows it must be very challenging dealing with someone who is mentally ill. Chad says you have no idea until you live with it. Stephanie gets it and says she has a history with Everett and she cares about him, so she can’t just turn his back on him, especially knowing she’s not well. Stephanie feels it would be more honorable to show him support and help him get the help he needs. Chad says that’s if he wants the help, since she said he decided he didn’t need Marlena’s therapy. Chad says he knows from experience that there can be a ton of a resistance with D.I.D. and that Everett might want help, but it might take a hell of a lot for Bobby Stein to admit there’s a problem. Stephanie states that Abigail was lucky that Chad was there for her. Chad feels he wasn’t there for enough since she’s not here. Stephanie says he has to stop blaming himself. Stephanie tells Chad that everyone who cares about him has said that Clyde is the only person responsible for Abigail’s death, so she hopes he rots in Hell.

Lucas jokes that the small cot beats prison or the monastery. Lucas suggests getting something to eat while waiting for Clyde. Ava thinks their options will be limited. Lucas reveals he got elk jerky from the airport that they can share. Harris says he’ll hold off and he thinks he saw a convenient store on the corner. Ava tells them to go ahead while she stays to hold down the fort. Harris tells her to be careful. Ava jokes for them to watch out for bears. Harris says they’ll be fast as he and Lucas exit the room. The motel room phone then rings so Ava answers and it’s Steve. Ava questions how he found her. Steve reminds her that what he does for a living is find people who don’t want to be found. Steve tells Ava that service at the Pub has slacked off since she took a few days off and coincidentally, Harris took the same time off and asks what that is. Ava responds that it’s personal business. Steve reveals that he knows they are both in Montana looking for Clyde Weston, so he’s coming out there to join them. Ava appreciates his offer to help, but says she and Harris have got this. Steve is not so sure and repeats that he’s pretty good at finding people who don’t want to be found. Ava says Harris is too. Steve thinks Harris would appreciate the help. Ava feels Steve doesn’t trust her. Steve brings up that Ava just lied to he and John when she enlisted them to break Clyde out of prison. Ava says she did what she needed to do to save her son. Steve tells Ava that she’s not going to talk him out of this, so he’s coming out there. Ava warns that it’s a small town and Clyde has eyes and ears everywhere and could have the local police in his pocket. Ava worries that if Steve and John show up, it could tip Clyde off that they are on his trail. Ava knows that Steve doesn’t trust her but insists that he can trust Harris because he’s just like him and always does the right thing. Steve says he has no problem trusting Harris, but worries that Ava has a tendency to get people to do things that they wouldn’t have otherwise done. Ava asks Steve to let her do this for Tripp, Wendy, Abigail, and all the people Clyde has hurt. Steve gives in and agrees, but says she has to keep him in the loop starting now. Ava admits someone saw Goldman in town today. Steve says that’s good and if they find her, she’ll lead them straight to Clyde. Ava says that’s the plan. Steve thinks he can help with that as he reveals that he found out Goldman only eats one brand of gluten free bread. Ava notes that she’ll have a hard time finding anything like that in a small town like this. Steve says that’s what he thought but he found out that company ships all over the world and they have a weekly shipment to a PO box in Ennis, Montana and the first shipment went out to a “Faith Silvers” a week after Clyde broke out of prison. Ava questions why he waited so long to tell her and when the next shipment is scheduled. Steve tells her it’s tomorrow so Ava agrees to let Harris know. Steve advises Ava to be careful as he doesn’t want Tripp to be heartbroken or for her to come back in a bodybag. Ava tells Steve not to worry since she can take care of herself as she pulls a gun from her purse. Steve reminds her to keep him in the loop which Ava promises to do. Ava then hangs up and declares the only person coming home from Montana in a bodybag is Clyde. Ava then puts her gun back in the purse as Harris and Lucas return with snacks from the convenient store.

John sits with Eric in the town square. Eric says he’s sorry about that but the last thing he wants is an apology from Everett. Eric says he’s still trying to wrap his head around the fact that Jude is Nicole’s baby. John brings up when he had to give Eric and Sami back to Roman, so he sort of knows what he’s going through since he had them for years. John notes that still staying in his life and loving him even though he wasn’t his helped make the pain go away over the years. Eric is glad John made that choice back then because he’s lucky to have him now. John encourages that Eric can make that choice with Jude now but Eric isn’t sure. John asks if he thinks EJ won’t allow it. Eric says that’s most of it as the last thing he wants to do is make Nicole’s life any harder.

Everett tells Marlena that he appreciates her looking out for him but he’s made himself clear that he does not want her help. Marlena says that they are worried about him and he hasn’t even called Stephanie since she paid his bail. Everett repeats that his phone died but Marlena says they both know that’s not true and that something is not right with him. Marlena thinks he’s afraid to talk to anyone who might confirm that. Everett declares the conversation over and asks Marlena to stay away from him as he storms off.

Jada sits in Rafe’s office at the police station and gets a call from Marlena, who says she just ran in to Everett in the town square. Jada asks if he said where he’d been. Marlena says no but it’s pretty clear he’s been avoiding people and just went in to the Salem Inn. Jada asks how he seemed. Marlena says that he did apologize to Eric but when she said how worried they were about him, he got agitated. Marlena wants to get with Jada and Stephanie to see if they can create an intervention. Jada agrees to whatever she thinks they can do to help Everett.

Chad tells Stephanie that Everett is lucky to have her in his corner since he knows he doesn’t have much of a support system. Chad feels bad for being a jerk to him in the beginning and not taking the high road. Stephanie points out that Chad apologized for that and Everett forgave him. Chad declares that if Stephanie is going to be there for Everett, then he will be there for her. Stephanie thanks him. Stephanie then gets a text from Jada that Everett is okay which Chad calls good news. Stephanie adds that Jada also texted that Marlena wants to stage an intervention. Chad tells Stephanie to let him know if she needs any help. Stephanie says she will and thanks Chad for listening and caring as she then walks away. Chad then gets a call from Steve and asks if there’s any leads on where Clyde is. Steve says he can’t tell him anything yet except that Harris is on the case and he’s confident that he will bring Clyde back. Chad asks if he means dead or alive. Steve doesn’t think he has to tell him which one he would prefer.

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Melinda packs a box of EJ’s personal belongings from the district attorney’s office. Stefan arrives and says he’s surprised EJ left things there. Melinda says she was going to send them via messenger but since Stefan’s there, he can deliver them to his brother. Melinda then asks if she can help him with something. Stefan says he actually came by to congratulate her. Melinda says she can’t say that felt entirely genuine. Stefan asks why not since he helped push EJ out and is part of the reason she got the job. Melinda points out that he’s also a DiMera and says she lost the job once so she has no intention of letting it go again. Melinda warns Stefan that if he even thinks about doing to her what he did to EJ, he will find a very dangerous enemy.

Bonnie enters the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion where Maggie hugs her and says it feels like it’s been forever as she asks where she has been. Bonnie says she’s just been lying low and talks about how it’s been at the mansion, commenting on Maggie being generous to let the Hortons move in. Maggie says it was lively. Bonnie calls it peace and quiet at last with just Maggie and Konstantin and her and Justin having the place to themselves. Alex and Theresa then arrive.

EJ joins Nicole in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks how their baby boy is doing. Nicole calls him perfect. EJ talks about being hardly able to believe their son is alive. Nicole calls it the answer to their prayers. EJ points out that Nicole knew it all along. Nicole recalls feeling it in her heart. EJ says he will forever be sorry for not believing her and asks if she can ever forgive him. Nicole assures that she does since EJ couldn’t have known and that she had a connection just because she carried Jude inside of her. Nicole says it’s not EJ’s fault and there’s only one person to blame for what happened.

Eric and Rafe head inside to Eric’s apartment and Sloan is gone. Rafe asks if the place was like this when he left. Eric says no and goes to check the bedroom. Eric returns and notes that all her things are gone. Rafe then finds the necklace with Jude’s birthstone that Eric gave Sloan for Mother’s Day. Eric guesses that Sloan took off and can’t believe she just left. Rafe says she has to know that running will just make her situation worse. Rafe assures they will find her. Rafe then makes a call to put out an APB on Sloan Peterson.

Maggie tells Alex and Theresa that she wasn’t expecting them so soon. Alex remarks that he didn’t know they need an appointment to walk in to their home. Bonnie is surprised to learn that they are moving in. Maggie questions Alex not telling Justin. Alex says they weren’t able to connect but it shouldn’t be a surprise. Bonnie talks about how Justin has missed Alex so she’s sure he will be thrilled to be under the same roof. Alex mentions that he will be pretty busy but he’s sure they will connect soon. Maggie asks where their things are. Alex says movers are on the way so they should probably let Henderson know. Theresa thanks Maggie for her hospitality and says it means so much. Maggie tells her that she’s so happy she will be living there and hugs her.

Stefan tells Melinda that he doesn’t want to get off on the wrong foot as his only interest is proving his wife is innocent of a murder she didn’t commit. Stefan says EJ had little interest in righting that wrong. Melinda says she’s just getting settled back in to the job and hasn’t looked in to any cases. Stefan just wants Melinda to follow the law. Melinda asks out of curiosity why EJ didn’t help him. Stefan responds that EJ had his own personal agenda, but he believes Melinda is an honorable public servant and it could curry favor with Rafe. Melinda points out that she does not work for Rafe. Stefan thinks it would be quite a start for her to bring justice to Li’s real killer. Melinda repeats that she hasn’t had a chance to look at the files yet. Stefan asks if she could look it over now and says he’s sure that she will find the new evidence that Rafe found is compelling and overwhelming. Melinda gives in and says she thinks she remembers seeing the file around somewhere which she then finds. Stefan asks if that means she will review it.

Rafe says on the phone to let him know when someone finds Sloan and he wants updates every 30 minutes as he hangs up. Eric argues that this doesn’t make sense since Sloan left her passport, driver’s license, and her keys. Rafe says she obviously left in a hurry which leads him to believe that she would have left a clue. Rafe assures that he has officers at the airport and bus stations. Eric declares that he just wants him to find her so this can be over with. Rafe assures that they will and asks when Eric last saw Sloan. Eric assumes she left after he took Jude to Nicole so it’s been maybe a couple of hours. Rafe assures that the Salem PD will explore every avenue they have.

Nicole complains to EJ that they will never get back the time that Sloan took from them and she knows holding Jude will make things better, but she can’t stop thinking about what they lost and how they suffered. EJ encourages that Jude will heal them and it will just take time. Nicole says she can’t stop thinking about all the questions she has about the details of that night. EJ calls it confusing to say the least. Nicole says after the accident, she trusted Dimitri to take her baby to the hospital because saving him was all that mattered but they got there and no one knew what was going on. EJ thinks they were all just in shock and recalls the doctor telling them that their baby had died and been accidentally cremated so they couldn’t even say goodbye. Nicole says that was awful and she thought she lost everything. Nicole never thought her life would be whole again but EJ encourages that it is now. EJ says as far as how it all went down, Eric and Rafe will make sure that Sloan faces the consequences. Nicole asks what about the doctor and Dimitri since they owe them answers too. Nicole declares that she doesn’t think Sloan pulled this off by herself as she had to have had help.

Melinda looks over the file and calls it interesting reading as this has twists, turns, and a cliffhanger. Stefan assures her that every piece of evidence in the folder has been investigated and the bloody fingerprint on the black book was ran by Rafe himself. Melinda points out that Rafe is the brother of the accused and says she can’t take anything as fact until her office runs it’s own investigation. Stefan argues that she has to admit the evidence is in Gabi’s favor which Melinda questions. Melinda tells Stefan that Gabi was found guilty of a crime by a jury of her peers and as much as Stefan and Rafe want to paint her as innocent, that doesn’t make it true. Stefan questions if she’s going to review the case or if he needs to go over her head.

Alex informs Maggie that their plan is to move in to the East wing now that the Hortons are gone. Maggie says that Henderson is cleaning it out now. Alex says he’ll alert him to set up their rooms. Theresa questions him as she thought they were sharing a room. Alex calls it a massive space and says they’ll have their own rooms and share a room since there’s no more cramped apartment living and Theresa can have the giant walk-in closet she always dreamed of. Alex calls Theresa someone with the Kiriakis heir which Theresa questions. Alex points out that they haven’t really defined themselves and aren’t in to labels these days. Theresa thanks Maggie again as she and Alex exit together. Bonnie and Maggie question what that was all about.

EJ tells Nicole that there are so many lingering questions about that night and perhaps there always will be, but when he looks in to Jude’s eyes, nothing else matters. EJ says they need to count their blessings and focus on being the best parents they can be. Nicole says she knows and she’s trying, but every time she thinks of Sloan, she wants to wrap her hands around her neck. Nicole agrees that she can’t let her anger take away this moment. Nicole and EJ watch over Jude. Nicole talks about Jude needing a mom and how they’ve wasted enough time. Eric and Rafe then arrive and say they are sorry to interrupt. EJ asks if they’ve brought in Sloan but Rafe says no because she’s gone without a trace.

Bonnie tells Maggie that she just got off the phone with Justin, who was surprised to hear that Alex was moving back in. Bonnie says Justin will be happy to spend more time with Alex but voiced concerns about the corrosive nature of the Kiriakis fortune. Maggie shares that concern and is counting on Justin to be a good influence on Alex. Alex and Theresa return. Theresa talks about everything being right and never having a personal maid unpack her things. Alex says they will be joining them for dinner. Alex says he’s going to check out the stable and suggests to Theresa they can go for a swim later. Alex exits as Theresa remarks that she could really get used to this.

Melinda tells Stefan that she is not EJ or some toady from DiMera Enterprises, she is the district attorney and won’t be pushed around. Stefan argues that he wasn’t doing that and was attempting to apply pressure. Stefan says he is very anxious to bring his wife home. Melinda understands it must be terrible having her locked up away from him and her daughter. Stefan says they can right that wrong together. Stefan knows their past hasn’t always been pleasant but he needs her to know that he holds her and the office in the utmost respect. Melinda says she appreciates that. Stefan brings up Melinda saying she’s committed to making Salem a safer place which would include getting innocent women out of prison and killers off the street. Melinda explains that she has no personal issue with reopening the case as long as the facts check out, but they both know that only a judge can make that decision. Stefan asks if she’s willing to take it to court. Melinda points out that the court is awfully backed up at the moment. Stefan asks Melinda to just do her best and he will wait as long as it takes. Melinda responds that he might be waiting forever.

Nicole questions not knowing where Sloan went. Eric explains that she took off while he was bringing Jude over and feels he should’ve called the police first. Nicole encourages that Eric did the right thing. EJ agrees that Jude is their priority. EJ says they all hope that Sloan faces the consequences but that’s out of their hands. Rafe says they have put out an APB but so far, she has eluded them. Rafe doesn’t know what Sloan was thinking. Nicole thinks she didn’t want to face the consequences, so she ran like a coward. EJ questions why Rafe is here wasting valuable time when he could be out finding Sloan and bringing her in. Rafe reveals he actually has questions for EJ. EJ is not sure how he could be of assistance. Nicole asks how EJ would know anything about where Sloan is. Rafe points out that Sloan took off without her passport, driver’s license, even her credit cards and her car is still there, so she left with nothing. Nicole suggests maybe she plans to go in to hiding and chang her identity as she’s changed her name before. Rafe points out that no one was looking for her before and questions thinking she has the resources to stay in hiding. EJ admits he wouldn’t suppose so. EJ then flashes back to giving Sloan everything she needs to start a new life including a driver’s license, social security number, passport, and a flight ticket along with the details of an offshore account, funded to last her a lifetime. EJ reminded Sloan that she would never want for anything as long as she promised never to return to Salem or tell anyone that Eric is Jude’s biological father. Rafe then tells EJ that he tends to agree that Sloan was resourceful but not exactly flushed with cash. Eric doesn’t even know how she got that far. Rafe notes that Sloan’s resources are so limited but EJ’s are not.

Stefan asks Melinda why he’d have to wait forever for his wife’s case to be reopened when Melinda is sitting on evidence that an innocent woman is sitting in prison and asks if she wants justice. Melinda assures that she wants justice for Li Shin but admits that she believes he already got it. Stefan argues that his wife is not a killer which Melinda calls debatable. Melinda brings up the motive as everyone knows Gabi hated Li for blackmailing her for months. Melinda adds that Gil didn’t even know Li. Stefan calls him a known criminal which Melinda says Gabi is too. Stefan tells Melinda that she is wrong about this. Melinda supposes it’s possible and she’s open that things might change but what he has is not enough to reopen the case or free Gabi. Melinda says goodbye to Stefan and asks him to close the door on his way out.

Maggie tells Theresa to let her know if she needs anything as she wants her to feel at home. Theresa thanks her for being so kind and she’s so grateful that she can be somewhere where she doesn’t have to worry about rent. Maggie is glad to help and says she knows about her struggles and about Brady, Tate, and her career. Maggie hopes Theresa takes this time to figure out what she wants to do next. Bonnie remarks that Alex seems to know exactly what he wants to do next. Theresa calls him so confident while Bonnie points out that he’s also so rich. Maggie advises Theresa to be careful because money has a way of changing people. Maggie adds that she will speak with Alex about a family matter that needs to be addressed, so she exits. Bonnie tells Theresa that she reminds her of herself since when she first walked in, she had her eyes on the Kiriakis cash too and tried to marry Victor to get it, but it’s different with Justin. Theresa asks if she’s accusing her of being a gold digger. Bonnie remarks that there’s nothing wrong with marrying a man and his money as long as you’re not conning someone like Konstantin, who she advises Theresa to stay away from. Bonnie adds that as far as she’s concerned, as long as Theresa loves Alex as much as she loves his money then she should go for it.

EJ questions what his resources have to do with Sloan’s escape. Nicole questions what Rafe is asking. Rafe explains that he’s just saying the DiMeras have access to more funds than Sloan or even the police department could reach. Eric guesses Rafe is thinking someone DiMera-like helped Sloan disappear. Nicole still doesn’t understand. Rafe suggests that if they want Sloan found, EJ should reach out to his contacts who might have knowledge on her disappearance. EJ asks if Rafe wants their help in case it goes beyond the scope of the law. Rafe says he didn’t say that but would like some answers. Nicole says whatever he needs while EJ agrees to make some calls. Rafe says he needs to get back to the station and offers Eric a ride. Nicole stops Eric and asks if he wants to say hi to Jude but Eric doesn’t want to wake him up. Eric then exits with Rafe. Rafe asks if Eric is alright. Eric says yeah but then admits he’s not. Rafe knows it’s hard. Eric responds that Jude is where he’s supposed to be. Rafe tells Eric that he felt that pain when he had to turn David over after raising him for months. Eric says it doesn’t feel real as Jude feels like his son. Rafe says it will feel that way for awhile. Rafe encourages that he’s been through it and he wants Eric to know he’s here for whatever he needs. Eric says he appreciates that. Rafe adds that he hated being told this all the time, but it’s true that it will get better over time.

Nicole tells EJ that he’s right that she cannot give any more of this energy to Sloan and she will get what she deserves while they need to focus on Jude. EJ is glad to hear her say that because they have a lot of work to do, starting with rebuilding the nursery. Nicole thanks EJ. EJ says anything to make Jude’s transition as smooth as possible. EJ then brings up that they do need to talk about her job. Nicole admits she hasn’t really thought about it. EJ urges Nicole to be honest with herself about what she wants. Nicole admits she can’t really see herself leaving Jude right now which EJ had a feeling she would say. Nicole agrees to talk to Chad about maternity leave. EJ says he knows Nicole loves her job, but she needs to take advantage of this happy time. Nicole says she will and she feels so lucky but also a little guilty because now she has everything and Eric lost everything when he’s wanted to be a father for so long and has had so many disappointments while now this child has been ripped away from him. EJ states that he feels for Eric, but this is their son while Eric was misled and duped. EJ says the happiness they are experiencing now should have been theirs all along.

Alex goes back in to the Kiriakis Mansion and complains to Maggie that the stables looked horrible and are in need of renovation, questioning when she last had someone inspect out there. Maggie admits she can’t say for sure. Alex informs her that he has an architect to come up with a whole new plan and build it from scratch. Alex adds that he can get a Titan construction crew to get started right away. Maggie tells him that there will be no construction on the grounds until after the weddings. Alex questions that being plural. Maggie informs him that Sarah and Xander are engaged and calls it wonderful. Alex hopes he and Theresa will be invited to the wedding since they are family and they know Victor would want everyone to get along.

Rafe goes to Melinda’s office. Melinda asks if Rafe is here to talk about his sister. Rafe says not yet but promises they will have that conversation very soon. Rafe informs Melinda that he’s here to talk about the disappearance of Sloan Peterson.

Maggie tells Alex that they are family and she thinks they can find a way to co-exist in the house because that’s what family does, but she wants to be clear about their boundaries. Maggie tells Alex that she’s not going to roll over for his every wish because he’s the Kiriakis heir. Maggie promises that Victor wouldn’t want Alex disrespecting her or anyone he cared about. Alex asks if that’s a warning. Maggie says no and that she just has limits. Alex responds that he has ideas about the house and the staff, declaring that he is the future of the family and is going to take it in to the modern world. Alex warns that he’s not going to hold back just because it might hurt her feelings. Maggie asks if he thinks this is all about her feelings. Alex asks what else it would be. Maggie talks about Alex loving being a Kiriakis with the power and admits she got caught up in it before too, but there’s more to it than a name. Alex asks if she’s saying she doesn’t think he understands what it means to be Victor’s son. Maggie thinks he’s going to find a great deal of sacrifice comes along with it and unless he’s ready, he’s just playing at being an heir as she walks away.

Melinda questions Rafe saying Sloan disappeared. Rafe reveals that Sloan left her apartment, took nothing with her, and vanished. Melinda thinks back to arguing with Sloan that she couldn’t go on the run with Jude and that EJ would help her disappear. Melinda then asks Rafe why she would do that. Rafe responds that she got caught. Melinda questions what he means and asks if she took Jude. Rafe says it’s interesting that she mentions Jude since he’s the reason she took off. Melinda claims she doesn’t understand. Rafe questions Melinda saying she knows nothing about the baby switch. Melinda pretends to be oblivious. Rafe explains that Sloan confessed to Eric about the adoption falling through but instead of telling Eric the truth, Sloan faked the death of Nicole and EJ’s baby so she could take him and raise him as their own. Melinda argues that there’s no way Sloan would do that. Rafe points out that Melinda helped arrange the adoption and questions her expecting him to believe that she knew nothing about this. Melinda claims not to and asks if Sloan said that she did. Rafe responds that Eric didn’t say Sloan mentioned her, but he has so many questions about this whole thing. Melinda says she hopes he finds Sloan soon. Rafe says he does too and hopes that he can trust Melinda to see this through, since as district attorney, they need to be on the same side. Melinda responds that she is on the side of justice for all who deserve it.

Stefan storms in to the DiMera Mansion. EJ and Nicole ask him not to slam the door. Stefan complains about EJ not reopening Gabi’s case when he asked him to, then notices Jude and questions if they are babysitting. Nicole then reveals to Stefan that this is their son which he questions. EJ repeats that Jude is their son. Stefan doesn’t understand. EJ explains that Sloan stole their baby and tried to play him off as her and Eric’s adopted child. Stefan asks how the hell she did that. Nicole calls that a good question. Stefan asks if Sloan just decided to bring him back. Nicole explains that Eric learned the truth and brought Jude to them. Stefan says he can’t believe it but he’s so happy for them. EJ and Nicole thank him. Stefan talks about seeing how badly they suffered when they thought they lost their child. Stefan remarks that no one has the right to break a family apart. EJ declares that sometimes, the universe just makes things right and shows them that miracles do happen.

Eric returns home to an empty apartment and picks up some of Jude’s old things. Eric sits down with his phone and looks at an old photo of Jude with tears in his eyes.

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