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Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Harris goes to the Brady Pub and sees Chad seated at a table. Harris notes that he wasn’t expecting to see him as they wish each other a Merry Christmas. Chad asks if he’s meeting someone but Harris says he was just about to request a table for one, so Chad invites Harris to join him. Harris asks what he’s doing here alone on Christmas. Chad says he just needed to get away and think about all the mistakes he’s made this year and the people he’s disappointed. Harris says he gets it but hopes Chad isn’t beating himself up too bad. Harris asks about his kids. Chad says they are at Doug and Julie’s. Chad asks what brings Harris here. Harris informs him that he has nowhere else to be as he planned to spend the holidays with Ava, but the universe had other plans.

Stefan meets Ava out back behind the Bistro. Ava complains about how cold it is and how long it takes to wait on a shipment. Ava remarks that this isn’t how she planned to spend her Christmas while Stefan points out that he didn’t plan to spend most of his Christmas in the prison infirmary. Ava asks how Gabi is doing. Stefan responds that he’s never seen Gabi so scared.

Justin goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and greets Sarah and Maggie as they wish him a Merry Christmas. Sarah mentions that they are sad that Bonnie isn’t joining him. Justin says Bonnie had to fly out to Chicago to see her daughter Mimi. Justin asks Sarah where her baby is. Xander then enters with Victoria as Sarah talks about how much she missed her. Xander talks about the night he had with Victoria. Justin comments that it looks like Xander has certainly taken to fatherhood. Xander confirms he has more than he ever could’ve imagined. Alex and Theresa then arrive. Alex wishes Justin a Merry Christmas as they hug and Theresa does the same. Maggie welcomes Alex and Theresa. Theresa and Maggie wish each other a Merry Christmas. Maggie tells Alex that she’s so glad he came. Alex brings up that he wasn’t going to, but out of respect for Victor, he decided it was the right thing to do. Maggie is glad that he did, especially since this is the first Christmas since Victor died and he would want all of his family together, so that’s the very important reason that she wanted Alex here to make peace.

Stefan tells Ava that Gabi is in pain and he can’t expect the prison infirmary to be like University Hospital. Ava asks if Gabi knows that what happened to her is because of them. Stefan confirms that she does and says it’s bad enough that she’s in prison for a crime she didn’t commit and he doesn’t want to imagine what could happen if he doesn’t get Gabi out soon. Ava remarks that they have to keep Clyde happy until he does.

Harris tells Chad that he wishes he could say this was his first Christmas breakup but tells a story of a few years ago he was dating a girl and things were going well until she gave him a breakup letter as a stocking stuffer. Chad calls that brutal. Harris notes that she didn’t even tell him what he did wrong. Chad states that breakups are always rough but worse around the holidays. Chad would like to think he learned from his mistakes but says he can pinpoint exactly why he deserved to be broken up with as he made a terrible mistake. Harris relates that he made a mistake as well and explains that it was with a good woman and they were both drinking a lot. Harris says nothing happened but they kissed and Ava can’t forgive it. Chad says that’s too bad. Harris asks Chad if there’s any chance he and Stephanie will work things out. Chad says unless there’s a Christmas miracle, he doesn’t think so. Everett then enters the Pub and greets Chad. They wish each other a Merry Christmas. Chad introduces Everett to Harris as the guy who replaced him in Stephanie’s life. Everett says that’s not exactly true as he and Stephanie are just friends as she made it clear that she’s taking a break from men and relationships. Chad invites Everett to pull up a chair then.

Maggie thanks Justin, Alex, Theresa, Sarah, and Xander for being there for Christmas in her and Victor’s home. Maggie says they are all family and hopes they can put their differences aside and work through those differences in the new year. Victoria starts to cry. Theresa offers to take Victoria to give Sarah a break. Sarah thanks her but declines, feeling like she just needs her mom. Xander explains that they have been hesitant to let her go or even let anyone hold her after the kidnapping which Theresa calls understandable. Brady then arrives. Theresa hugs him and they wish each other a Merry Christmas. Theresa mentions speaking to Tate earlier and it sounded like he and Brady had a great Christmas morning. Brady confirms it was but admits he missed his daughter. Theresa is sorry that Kristen wouldn’t let him see Rachel and calls that cruel. Theresa can’t imagine if she or Brady deprived each other from seeing Tate on Christmas. Theresa says they’ve been through a lot but she’s grateful it never came to that. Maggie presents Alex with a Christmas present that she thinks he would like to have. Alex opens it and it’s Victor’s watch. Maggie explains that Victor’s father passed it down to him, so she knows he would like Alex to have it. Alex thanks her and says it means a lot to him as he hugs her. Maggie, Brady, and Justin finish a video chat with Will, Sonny, and Arianna. Justin hopes next year they can all get together in person as they wish them a Merry Christmas. Maggie calls it great that family can be so far away and they can still have video chats. Maggie mentions getting flowers and call from Philip and a call from Hope, who said there’s no change with Bo as he doesn’t even know that Victor is gone. Konstantin arrives and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Maggie invites him in. Konstantin says he hopes he’s not interrupting and tells Maggie that he came to give her a gift and to say goodbye as he has a flight out of Salem tonight, surprising Maggie.

Harris asks how Everett knows Stephanie. Everett says they worked together awhile back in Seattle. Chad calls it a bit more than a working relationship. Everett says he didn’t feel the need to get in to all that right now. Chad comments on Harris not knowing Stephanie so he might not know why he and Everett were so smitten by her. Chad calls her irresistible while Everett calls her a wonderful person. Harris changes the subject by asking Everett where he’s from and how he ended up in Salem. Everett responds that as a journalist, he’s much better at writing stories than he is telling his own, so he asks about Harris being a Navy SEAL instead. Harris says that was awhile ago. Everett calls it a hell of a skillset to bring to the police department. Harris says you would think so but it hasn’t been a help so far on the case he’s on right now.

Stefan tells Ava that he’s so desperate to get Gabi out of prison that he went to EJ to ask for help getting rid of Clyde. Ava asks if he’s crazy. Stefan confirms he told EJ everything. Ava worries about if EJ goes to the cops and blows things wide open. Stefan points out that EJ is also a DiMera and has beef with Clyde but it doesn’t matter since EJ turned him down.

Konstantin gives Maggie a gift of a tablecloth which he assures is 100% handmade from Greece. Maggie says she will cherish it but that he didn’t have to go through such expense. Konstantin assures that it was manageable thanks to her. Konstantin mentions that his flight doesn’t leave for several hours so Maggie invites him to stay for dinner. Konstantin says he couldn’t impose but Maggie insists that they have plenty of food. Maggie asks Theresa to have Henderson set another place at the table.

Chad jokes that it’s a lucky turn of events that three lonely guys showed up at the same place and same time on Christmas Day and that they should make it a tradition. Chad says it beats all the awkward drama of holiday dinners with family. Harris agrees since he doesn’t have a family and calls it a great distraction from work. Everett questions Harris working on Christmas and asks if he drew the short straw. Harris clarifies that he volunteered so that someone with a family could have off. Harris notes that fortunately, it’s been pretty quiet so far.

Ava questions what the hell Stefan was thinking by spilling his guts to the district attorney and worries that now they will have more than Clyde on their back. Stefan complains that Ava hasn’t done anything to get rid of their problem. Ava says turning against each other isn’t going to get Clyde off their backs and that it’s hard enough working together but will be nearly impossible if they try to do it on their own. Ava suggests they just focus on what’s going on here tonight. Stefan states that they are accepting a delivery with Clyde Weston’s drugs mixed in it. Stefan adds that since rejecting the last shipment resulted in Gabi getting a broken leg, he’s not even going to think about what would happen if they reject this one. Stefan declares that they can’t afford to piss off Clyde anymore.

Justin proposes a toast in Victor’s honor. Maggie suggests Konstantin start the toast in Greek, so they toast to Victor’s memory being eternal. Theresa exits the room. Konstantin comments on Sarah having a beautiful child and suggests bring her to visit Greece someday. Xander goes to get Victoria’s bottle. Konstantin comments on Xander being a loving father. Sarah confirms that he loves his daughter. Konstantin comments that Victoria is lucky to have two loving parents as he then steps out. Xander returns and tells Sarah that he’s glad that Konstantin is heading back to Greece tonight. Sarah admits part of her is too, even though he has been a comfort to Maggie so she does worry that Maggie will miss him.

Outside the living room, Konstantin tells Theresa that it’s a lovely Christmas. Theresa remarks that it’s not for her with him here. Konstantin questions where her Christmas spirit is. Theresa responds that it will be back when she knows he’s on his way back to Greece. Konstantin says he’s afraid it won’t be back then because he’s not giving up on Maggie and he’s not leaving town. Konstantin declares that he plans on being back in the house tonight.

Alex gets drink refills for himself, Sarah, and Xander.

Everett asks Harris what his current case is if he’s free to discuss it. Harris talks about drugs being a nationwide problem and there’s always been a drug related scene in Salem but there’s been an uptick lately with more potent product and they have no idea where it’s coming from or how it’s being distributed. Harris believes there’s a new player in town and the mayor and city council are breathing down Rafe’s neck, so Rafe is breathing down his neck. Everett comments that Harris and his jobs as a cop and a reporter aren’t that different as they both have to keep digging, follow all the leads, and leave no stone unturned. Harris says he intends to do all of that.

Ava asks Stefan how long they are supposed to stand out here and freeze. A black cat knocks over an empty bottle nearby and passes by them. Stefan is starting to think maybe Ava shouldn’t have broken up with Harris as it would’ve been nice to keep tabs on what the cops know and what they are doing. Ava calls it kind of infuriating that he kept telling her how dangerous it was for her to be involved with Harris and now he’s telling her it was a mistake to break up with him. Ava tells Stefan to make up his mind and clarifies that she didn’t break up with Harris because she was afraid of him finding out but to keep him from getting caught in the crosshairs if things go sideways. Stefan guesses she really cares about Harris. Ava says she’s not talking about it and declares it’s done between the two of them. Their shipment then arrives.

Alex complains about having to write all the Happy New Year e-mails to the Titan staff about how grateful he is to them, asking if the paycheck isn’t enough. Maggie calls that a terrible attitude and argues that Titan owes it’s success to their staff. Alex says he is grateful but doesn’t think he needs to kiss their asses. Maggie declares that she believes Victor wishes she would step back in to help Alex run Titan. Alex thinks Maggie is overreacting to what he said and says that he treats their employees very fondly, but doesn’t like sending phony e-mails. Maggie complains that Alex’s words showed how he feels about the staff. Xander chimes in that he thinks it’s a great idea for Maggie to step back in and help. Xander adds that he’s happy to help as well as a consultant or whatever Alex needs. Alex mocks the idea of taking advice from the ex-gardener. Xander argues that he was a better CEO of Titan than Alex will ever be.

Theresa tells Konstantin that she has no idea what he’s up to but begs him to go away. Konstantin tells her to watch his old trick as he cracks his ankle to pretend to be injured.

Alex calls Xander a pathetic CEO who didn’t have a clue. Xander argues that Alex doesn’t even have a clue how to be a decent human being. Justin tells them to stop. Xander calls Alex a child and a spoiled brat. Brady tries to argue that it’s Christmas. Alex brings up Xander posing as a clown and kidnapping two women. They then hear Konstantin scream from outside the room. Konstantin comes back in and claims he tripped on the stairs and hurt his ankle. Brady and Xander help Konstantin to the chair. Justin tells Alex that he’s not sure he believes this. Sarah checks on Konstantin and says she doesn’t think his ankle is broken but it is swollen so it might be a severe sprain. Sarah suggests he get an x-ray in the morning. Konstantin calls that impossible as he has a flight tonight. Sarah says he’ll have to postpone. Konstantin claims he does not want to be a burden. Maggie tells him that he’s not and says he’ll be set up in the guest room and will get an x-ray first thing in the morning as Theresa rolls her eyes. Konstantin claims he’s sorry about all of this. Brady whispers to Xander, asking if it’s possible for this family to have one uneventful dinner. Xander says there’s no chance with this family. Theresa asks Justin how he’s doing. Justin says it’s been difficult as Alex seems to think things are different between them and notes that tonight, he’s been especially distant which is sad for him. Theresa says she understands but she knows Alex really loves Justin as a father and it’s just the shock of not being his biological son is still taking a while to wear off. Theresa encourages that Justin is still the wonderful father to Alex that he’s always been so nothing has changed. Justin responds that everything has changed for Alex it seems, but not for him as his heart tells him that Alex is his son and always will be.

Ava tells Stefan that this has to be a new low to be making a drug deal on Christmas Day. Stefan remarks that addicts and dealers don’t take a day off but he hopes the marks do.

Chad decides he should check on his kids. Everett calls them very sweet. Chad calls the kids his proudest accomplishment. Chad starts to text Julie to check on the kids while Harris gets a call about a transaction happening now. Harris asks how reliable this is. Harris then says he’ll check it out and hangs up. Harris says he hates to cut the evening short but he has to go. Everett offers to go with him but Harris says not tonight and suggests he fill out all the paper work in case he gets himself killed. Everett gives Harris his business card and tells him to call him if there’s a development. Harris agrees to do so. Chad asks if he thinks this is it. Harris responds that it could be nothing or it could be the break he’s waiting for. Harris then exits the Pub.

Sarah wraps Konstantin’s ankle and advises him to stay off of it and keep it elevated. Maggie says she will make sure he follows her orders as Sarah rejoins Xander to check on Victoria. Xander suggests they take Victoria for a ride in the car since she’s crying. They say goodbye and exit while Brady decides to walk out with them. Alex decides he’s had enough family fun for the night and asks Theresa if he’s ready to go. Maggie questions them leaving so soon. Alex says they had a blast but they don’t want to wear out their welcome. Alex wishes Justin a Merry Christmas and thanks Maggie for having them as he and Theresa exit. Maggie sends Justin to get ice for Konstantin’s ankle. Maggie tells Konstantin that she was so hoping tonight would be about warmth and forgiveness and that they would all make peace. Konstantin calls that a noble aspiration and says she did her best, but families are so complicated. Konstantin calls family their greatest strength and weakness. Maggie calls that something Victor would say.

Everett tells Chad that the drug problem in Salem is pretty distressing. Chad agrees and says he’s been reading about the overdoses trending upwards but they’ve been pulling through so far. Everett felt from Harris that the situation is spiraling out of control. Chad admits the crack in this could be pretty big for the Spectator. Everett comments that some people who might not talk to a cop might talk to a reporter. Chad asks if he’s ready to earn his stripes.

Ava and Stefan note the shipment being a lot of pills. Stefan states they will get the crap inside when Harris shows up behind them and questions what’s going on.

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Ava has a nightmare about Harris finding out about her running drugs through the Bistro and arresting her, then she wakes up in a panic.

Chanel wakes up at Paulina’s side in the hospital and asks if she’s okay. Paulina claims she’s perfectly fine and just hungry, saying she wants a Christmas breakfast. Paulina wants to get up but Chanel says she’s not going anywhere after they’ve waited this long. Paulina responds that she can and she will. Kayla then enters the room which Chanel calls perfect timing. Kayla tells Paulina to sit back, relax, and tell her what’s going on.

Sloan puts baby Jude to sleep as she and Eric talk about getting him a rocking horse for Christmas. They talk about one day getting a bigger house and agree that this has been one of their best Christmases. Eric suggests later taking a family photo and putting Jude in his Baby’s First Christmas onesie that Nicole got him but Sloan doesn’t want to because she’s still mad about what Nicole did. Eric says he’s grateful that Nicole came to her senses and brought their baby back. Sloan says she’s not that grateful and complains that nothing was going to happen in the two seconds that she left Jude alone. Eric knows it wasn’t easy for Sloan to cover for Nicole but says that Nicole needs help, not jail time. Sloan declares that what Nicole needs is to stay the hell away from her baby. Sloan adds that she doesn’t want Nicole coming near him ever again.

EJ and Nicole return home to the DiMera Mansion. EJ comments on all the presents still being under the Christmas tree. Nicole mentions that Holly said she wanted to wait since they were coming home early. Nicole is glad they went away for a night but admits she feels guilty for missing Holly’s birthday. EJ encourages that Holly knows how much she loves her and what a terrible time she’s been through, so getting away was a necessity. EJ calls Nicole a terrific mother who has raised an amazing young lady. EJ tells her no more guilt.

Holly wakes up in bed with a hangover and frantically checks her phone, relieved to see she didn’t text Johnny but then remembers that she called him and begins to worry.

Paulina tells Kayla that she has a cough and nothing that some rest won’t cure as she’s been working so much that she’s exhausted. Kayla asks if there’s anything else. Paulina says a sore throat and some hair loss but blows that off as just getting older. Chanel then informs Kayla that Paulina has a lump in her neck that is getting bigger.

Nicole tells EJ that she’s surprised Holly is still in bed. EJ blows it off as her being a teenager but Nicole talks about Holly loving Christmas. Nicole decides to go check on Holly and exits the room as Stefan arrives. EJ comments that Stefan looks like he had quite the Christmas Eve. Stefan tells EJ to shove it up his chimney.

Ava sits at home until Harris shows up at her door. Ava asks what he’s doing there since she made it clear that she didn’t want to see him anymore. Harris informs her that he already got her a gift, so he thought he would drop it off. Harris wishes her a Merry Christmas.

Nicole goes to check on Holly and questions why she’s taking aspirin before getting out of bed. Holly says she just woke up with a really bad headache. Nicole apologizes for missing her birthday and starts to sing her happy birthday but Holly says she thinks her headache is actually a migraine. Nicole then realizes that Holly has a hangover.

Eric tells Sloan that they all live in the same town so he thinks that’s a bit unrealistic. Sloan decides that she doesn’t want to hear about Nicole anymore and just wants to bask in her first Christmas with her baby boy and her husband. Jude then wakes up crying. Eric suggests taking him on walk. Sloan notes that it’s freezing outside so Eric decides he’ll take him on a drive. Sloan decides she will grab a shower then. Eric takes Jude and exits. Leo then shows up at the door and tells Sloan that he’s back.

Ava tells Harris that he should’ve just returned the gift. Harris says he didn’t save the receipt and can’t use it himself so he tells her to just open it. Ava opens it and it’s a necklace. She calls it beautiful but says he shouldn’t be wasting his money on her. Harris doesn’t consider it a waste and calls her worth every penny.

EJ asks Stefan if he had a little too much on a night out on the town last night. Stefan informs him that he spent the night in the prison infirmary with Gabi as she has a broken leg. EJ jokes that she must not have learned to keep her mouth shut since her last prison beating. Stefan states that his wife is in excruciating pain and calls EJ an ass. EJ apologizes for the snark, pointing out that it is Christmas. Stefan adds that what he’s most upset about is that it’s his fault. EJ asks how that is. Stefan then reveals that Gabi’s leg was broken as a message sent to him from Clyde Weston which gets EJ’s attention.

Holly asks Nicole how she knew. Nicole informs her that she can smell alcohol and asks if she went to a party last night. Holly admits that she had some scotch from the bar downstairs which was the first time she ever did that. Holly guesses she was bored and sad. Nicole understands she was sad about her losing the baby and losing it by taking Jude. Holly says that’s all been really upsetting but there’s more. Nicole asks if something happened between her and Tate. Holly reveals that what happened was between her and Johnny. Nicole asks if she can tell her about it. Holly says nevermind as she doesn’t want to talk about this right now. Nicole tells her that she doesn’t have to tell her, but she loves her and is here for her always. Holly tells her that she loves her too as they hug. Nicole suggests she get changed and go out for fresh air.

Leo tells Sloan that they have some catching up to do. Sloan asks if he’s out of his mind as he just missed Eric. Leo says he hid around the corner and waited for Eric to leave. Sloan complains of Leo’s odor. Leo blames it on being at the men’s shelter and says he’s not going to be there much longer because she is going to help him. Leo brings up Sloan accusing him of stealing her child when he was trying to be a responsible citizen. Sloan says she’s sorry but Leo warns that she’s not nearly as sorry as she’s going to be when this is all over.

Kayla asks Paulina when her last physical was. Paulina says it was sometime before she moved to Salem because she’s been busy. Kayla notes that her last report doesn’t mention an enlarged thyroid so she doesn’t know if it’s a new growth or if it just wasn’t checked. Paulina tells Kayla to just cut to the chase and asks if she thinks this is cancer.

Harris offers to help Ava put her necklace on which she allows. Harris calls her beautiful but Ava says they can’t do this. Harris asks why not, arguing that he still feels something between them and he thinks she does too, so he doesn’t understand why she is pushing him away. Ava thinks back to telling Stefan about breaking up with Harris so they didn’t risk being found out. Harris asks if there is something she’s not telling him.

EJ asks Stefan what Clyde Weston has to do with him. Stefan says he initially said it was his own fault but it’s actually because of EJ. Stefan explains that Clyde needed someone to run his drug operation and since EJ declined, he moved onto the next DiMera brother and used Gabi as leverage by threatening to hurt her if he didn’t go along with it. EJ realizes that’s why Stefan bought the Bistro. Stefan confirms that initially they were just going to launder drug money through the Bistro, but eventually Clyde forced them to run the actual product. EJ guesses he means Ava. Stefan confirms that Clyde threatened Ava’s son’s life, so now she is in as much of a bind as he is. Stefan worries that if he makes one wrong move, somebody pays the price. EJ tells Stefan that he needs out of this situation immediately. Stefan says he can’t do it alone, so he asks EJ if he hates Gabi so much that he’s willing to let her die or if he will help him out.

Kayla tells Paulina that she can’t tell for certain but a vast majority are benign and notes Paulina having symptoms of hypothyroidism. Kayla says if that’s what it is, they will treat it with a pill every day. Kayla says she will schedule her for bloodwork and a reference to have a biopsy done which is relatively painless. Kayla adds that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Nicole and Holly walk through the town square. Nicole calls it a beautiful day as they sit together. Holly knows she said she wasn’t ready to talk before but now that her headache isn’t as bad, she might as well know. Holly then admits to Nicole that she was never really in to Tate and just pretended to be. Nicole brings up Holly saying it was between her and Johnny. Holly then reveals that she likes Johnny a lot and that she drunk dialed him last night, so she thinks she told him. Holly doesn’t remember what she said but that she’s humiliated. Nicole is sure Johnny will understand that she was drinking. Nicole adds that Johnny has a girlfriend and is much older than her, so she thinks he just thinks of her as a little sister. Holly admits that she’s kind of obsessed with him and can barely breathe around him. Holly thinks maybe she loves him. Nicole says she’s not saying her feelings aren’t real, but when it’s one-sided, it’s not love, it’s infatuation. Nicole adds that she shouldn’t have to jump through hoops just to get one guy’s attention. Nicole then sees Eric coming with baby Jude and tries to run away with Holly but Eric calls out to them. Eric wishes Holly a happy birthday and Nicole a merry Christmas. Eric talks about planning to take Jude for a drive because he thought it was too cold but it wasn’t. Nicole cuts him off and says this is making her uncomfortable and she’s sure it is for him too. Eric says he knows she wouldn’t bring harm to Jude when she took him. Nicole is sure that he doesn’t want her around his baby. Eric says that’s not true. Nicole is sure his wife would beg to differ.

Sloan tells Leo to stop threatening her. Leo complains that asking nicely hasn’t done the trick. Leo admits he knows how much she loves the baby and how she almost spilled her guts and risked prison when she thought he took him. Leo says he knows how far she’s willing to go for Jude, so he knows she’s willing to pay him whatever it takes to keep his mouth shut.

Kayla returns to Paulina with her lab slip and referral. Chanel says she can’t thank her enough. Kayla mentions that she has to fill in for Santa at the annual hospital kids Christmas party and also read the Christmas story and she can’t do both, so she asks Chanel to read the story. Chanel agrees but Paulina asks why not her. Kayla tells Paulina that it’d be an honor to have the Mayor read the Christmas story as long as she’s feeling up to it. Paulina says it would take a lot more to keep her from sharing the story with the children.

Leo tells Sloan that if she hadn’t sent Dimitri to super max, he may have been willing to settle for his initial demands. Sloan argues that she couldn’t have possibly given him what he asked. Leo argues that Sloan is a rich lawyer while he has no money and no roof over his head, so she’s going to give him both.

Eric tells Nicole that he told Sloan that it’s a small town, so they are going to run in to each other and he hopes they can keep it from being awkward. Nicole assures that she’s getting help and starts therapy with Marlena this week. Eric says he’s glad to hear that and asks Holly if she’s okay. Nicole informs him that she and EJ went away for a night while Holly decided to celebrate her birthday on her own. Holly complains about Nicole telling the whole world. Eric promises not to tell anyone. Eric says he doesn’t condone that but advises a good, greasy breakfast. Nicole agrees that could help. Eric points out that the Salem Inn has a Christmas buffet if Holly wants to grab a plate and be old friends. Holly says she would like that. Nicole says she would too.

EJ asks what Stefan thinks he could do to get Clyde off his back. Stefan knows EJ has the DiMera enforcement team at his disposal. EJ asks what he is implying. Stefan says he never wanted any part of that business, but he’s stuck and he needs to get rid of Clyde while EJ has the means to help him out. Stefan adds that he wouldn’t come to EJ unless he was desperate and he is now, so he’s begging EJ to help him.

Ava tells Harris that there’s nothing she’s not telling him and that she doesn’t want to be with a guy with a wandering eye. Harris insists that he only has eyes for her and wants to spend every moment he can with her. Ava points out that he won’t have much free time with work keeping him busy. Ava asks if there’s any progress with the drug ring. Harris says there’s nothing concrete but it keeps getting worse. Harris adds that there’s a lot of collateral damage with drug use. Ava agrees that it’s horrible. Harris declares that is why he’s not going to stop until he brings whoever is responsible to justice and makes them pay.

EJ looks at the portrait of Stefano and tells Stefan that family first has always been the DiMera creed. EJ says that Stefano could always find a way to unite them against a common threat. Stefan points out that EJ wants revenge against Clyde as much as he does. EJ admits he hasn’t taken it yet. EJ tells Stefan that he’s not the old EJ anymore, who would take those kind of risks, consequences be damned. EJ points out that he has a wife who desperately needs him now and he doesn’t want to subject her to any more. Stefan argues that Nicole isn’t the one being threatened, Gabi is. EJ calls Gabi his nemesis and Ava his other nemesis. EJ reminds Stefan that he’s also the district attorney now, so he’s on the other side of the law. EJ tells Stefan that he’s sorry but he can’t and won’t help him.

Sloan tells Leo that she can barely afford her place and she’s supporting her child now. Leo notices the rocking horse and thinks she can afford to set him up at the Salem Inn, indefinitely with unlimited room service. Sloan says that would cost a fortune. Leo tells her to take out a loan or rob a bank. Leo remarks that he’s sure she will find a way to put him up in the style that he’s eager to become re-accustomed to, if she wants to keep her child.

Eric, Nicole, and Holly sit together in the town square to eat. Holly can’t believe how small Jude is. Nicole talks about how Holly was that small once. Holly asks to hold Jude which Eric allows.

Kayla dresses as Santa Claus at the hospital and introduces Paulina to read the Christmas Story to the children. Afterwards, Kayla tells Paulina it was wonderful and thanks to her. Paulina says it’s amazing how much energy that a little good news can give someone. Paulina tells Chanel that they can eat and then go home to get ready for Abe to come over. Chanel calls Paulina an inspiration as they exit the hospital.

Ava wishes Harris luck in bringing the dealers to justice. Harris thanks her. Ava then removes her necklace. Harris tries to stop her and reminds her that he can’t return it. Ava says she doesn’t want it and isn’t going to wear it. Harris tells her to just put it away for the future then. Harris declares that he’s not giving up on her without a fight. Ava wishes he would but Harris says never as he then exits.

EJ tells Stefan that he can’t really expect his help after he and Gabi kicked him out of his own company while Ava nearly killed his mother to get revenge on him. EJ questions why the hell he’d even lift a finger to help Ava. Stefan tells him to think of it as getting revenge on Clyde. EJ says he’s not worth it and declares he will not risk the family and career that he’s worked so hard to build. EJ adds that since he’s district attorney, if Stefan gets himself in trouble, he could find himself in a cell at Statesville. EJ points out they could put him in the one right next to Gabi. EJ then exits. Stefan picks up a figurine off the table and smashes it in frustration.

Holly asks Nicole not to tell anyone else about what she did. Nicole asks who would believe her anyway. Nicole and Eric joke about how sweet but stubborn Holly was growing up. They laugh together as Sloan and Leo walk through the town square. Leo stops and points them out from a distance, calling it the sweetest thing and the perfect family.

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Doug sits in the Horton living room as Julie comes in with the box of Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree. Julie calls it the symbol of all Hortons past and present as she presents Doug with his ornament and they flash back to when Tom and Alice first presented Doug with his ornament. Julie states that just like a family, each ornament is a blessing.

Theresa goes to John and Marlena’s with presents for Tate and wishes Brady a Merry Christmas. Tate comes in and greets her. Theresa explains that she thought she would drop by with his gifts since he’s spending Christmas with his dad’s side of the family. Brady notes they are spending with both sides as they are having lunch with John and Marlena and then dinner at the Kiriakis Mansion. Tate informs Brady that he won’t be at that dinner because he’s working at the Pub tomorrow. Brady questions that while Theresa questions why the Pub is open on Christmas. Brady guesses Roman is opening as a safe haven for all the lost souls but says he didn’t know that Roman scheduled Tate. Tate reveals that he volunteered because Roman needed the help. Brady feels Tate is using it as an excuse to get out of dinner. Tate remarks that the Kiriakis dinners are like a boring Greek tragedy which Brady calls a good analogy. Theresa reveals she’s not going either. Brady questions her being invited. Theresa informs Brady that she was invited by Alex because they are not just roommates as they are now dating. Brady questions if that happened before or after Theresa found out that Alex inherited half of the Kiriakis fortune.

Chad brings Thomas and Charlotte to the Horton house. Doug declares that the party can now get started. Julie asks if the kids are ready for Santa Claus. Thomas says I guess. Julie asks about Christmas cookies but Charlotte declines and asks if they can just go play upstairs in their room so Chad tells them to go ahead. Julie says she’ll let them know when it’s time to open presents. Julie acknowledges that Christmas is hard for the kids. Chad confirms they are missing Abigail and adds that they are missing Stephanie a lot too.

Everett and Stephanie have coffee together in the town square. Everett thanks her for talking business with him tonight and asks if she’s sure he’s not keeping her from any holiday festivities. Stephanie assures that he’s not and that she could use the distraction. Stephanie asks why he’s working on Christmas Eve. Everett reminds her that he doesn’t celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah is over. Stephanie remembers lighting the menorah with him for their first Hanukkah together. Everett asks what her plans are for tonight after their meeting. Stephanie says she’s just going to watch her favorite holiday movie and go to sleep. Everett recalls watching Rudolph with her when they were together. Stephanie says that’s not her favorite holiday movie and just happened to be on. Everett then remembers her favorite holiday movie is Elf. Everett questions her not having any plans with family. Stephanie says she will celebrate with them tomorrow, but tonight she just wants to lock herself in her room and watch her favorite holiday movie as she just wants a quiet night by herself.

Xander and Sarah go to the Horton House with baby Victoria. Julie excitedly greets Victoria and says they are so glad she’s there. Xander thanks Julie for having him too. Julie acknowledges that it is a special occasion and a baby’s first Christmas only happens once, so if the parents want to be together then they should be. Xander calls that very kind of her and confirms they do want to be together with Victoria on Christmas. Sarah asks if Maggie is there yet. Julie mentions thinking she heard her coming in. Maggie then arrives with Konstantin as Julie comments that Maggie’s not alone. Maggie introduces Konstantin to Doug and Julie and says she hopes it’s alright that she brought him, explaining that he’s an old friend of Victor’s and he didn’t have plans. Julie says it’s alright. Konstantin says it’s an honor to meet them. Maggie goes to greet Sarah. Doug comments to Julie that Konstantin reminded him of his younger self and he’s afraid it’s a bad flicker in his eyes. Maggie hugs Xander. Sarah asks to speak to Maggie alone so they step out. Konstantin asks Xander about Victoria. Xander responds that she’s doing well but he’s not sure if that’s thanks to Konstantin or no thanks to him.

Maggie tells Sarah that it was a nice surprise to see she brought Xander. Sarah responds that Maggie had the bigger surprise as she thought Konstantin was gone. Maggie explains that he was staying with a cousin in Ohio but they had travel plans for the holidays, so he came back. Maggie adds that Konstantin is staying at the Salem Inn but she ran in to him in the town square and they got to talking, so she invited him because she was raised that no one should be alone on Christmas Eve. Maggie asks if Sarah is upset that she invited him. Sarah says no and that she was just surprised. Sarah tells Maggie that she likes Konstantin and she’ll always be grateful to him for rescuing her daughter. Sarah recalls Maggie being so upset when she saw her in the afternoon, but now she’s smiling.

Chad returns to the living room and tells Doug and Julie that the kids are on a video chat now with Jack and Jennifer. Julie hoped this year’s Christmas would be a little better for the kids. Chad doesn’t think it is for any of them, especially since things with he and Stephanie ended so abruptly that the kids didn’t get to say goodbye. Julie tells Chad that she loves him but this cannot stand and urges him to do something about it right now.

Everett tells Stephanie that he’s taken up enough of her time tonight. Stephanie calls it no problem and a welcome distraction. Stephanie says now she will head home to watch Elf and asks if Everett is heading home too. Everett mentions being invited to a Christmas Eve thing but he doesn’t think he’s going to go. Stephanie tells him to enjoy his evening. Everett tells her the same and walks away. Stephanie then gets a call from Chad. Chad knows it’s Christmas Eve and last minute but asks if he can ask her for a really big favor.

Theresa argues that she’s really tired of Brady implying that she’s a gold digger. Tate gets mad and goes to storm out. Theresa stops him and says he can’t go because it’s Christmas. Tate calls it the nightmare before Christmas and shouts that both of his parents are jerks as he laments this being a Merry Christmas to him. Theresa tells him that is not okay. Tate questions if it’s okay that they are fighting like this on Christmas Eve. Brady and Theresa apologize to him and ask him to stay, promising that they will get along. Tate questions why he would believe that. Brady insists that they will prove they are sincere by having Christmas Eve here tonight, together as a family which Theresa agrees with.

Stephanie goes to the Horton house. Chad thanks her for doing this as he knows it’s Christmas Eve and last minute. Chad asks if he stopped her from doing anything important. Stephanie says no and that she was just working. Stephanie adds that she loves his kids so much and she’s so sorry that they are having a hard time. Chad says they miss her a lot. Stephanie admits she misses them too and she hates that she didn’t say goodbye, feeling she should’ve handled it differently. Chad says he’s their father and he didn’t think about it at the time, but the kids love her and when the circumstances changed between them, he should’ve thought about the kids first and he didn’t so it’s on him. Stephanie acknowledges that they were both negligent in not thinking of the kids so she suggests trying to fix it. Chad suggests they talk to the kids together. Stephanie reveals that she brought the kids Christmas gifts on her way. Chad assures the kids will love that and says he really appreciates her doing this.

Xander and Sarah talk about being surprised that Victoria is sleeping through the Christmas party. Sarah tells Xander that Maggie is very happy he’s there. Xander calls her one of his favorite people and says she’s very kind and forgiving, but maybe too forgiving sometimes. Sarah knows he’s not Konstantin’s biggest fan but says he has a been a comfort to Maggie. Sarah notes that Maggie may be vulnerable now but she’s smart and tough, adding that she did kick him out of the house after learning of his connection to the Greek mafia. Sarah is confident that Maggie can handle it. Konstantin tells Maggie how much he’s enjoying his first American Christmas and comments on what a lovely family the Hortons are. Maggie calls herself an honorary Horton but Julie insists that she is a Horton and always will be. Julie declares that the Hortons stick together like glue, so when you hurt one of them, you hurt all of them. Doug tells Konstantin that when he watches them hang their ornaments, he will realize there are a lot of Hortons. Konstantin asks Maggie about bringing Victor here to celebrate Christmas. Maggie confirms that she did and says it took him awhile but he eventually grew to love the Horton family tradition. Konstantin knows it must be terribly hard on her without Victor. Maggie assures that it is but says remembering Victor on Christmas Eve warms her heart. Maggie thinks that Victor would be very happy that Konstantin is here with them tonight.

Brady, Theresa, and Tate eat Chinese food together. They talk about a past time when they went to Universal Studios when Tate was 10. Brady comments that all the memories weren’t so bad and they end up laughing together.

Sarah tells Konstantin that she and Maggie were just talking about him this afternoon and it’s a coincidence that he showed up. Konstantin calls it a Christmas miracle for him. Konstantin apologizes to Sarah for his past playing any part in the disappearance of her child. He adds that it’s all resolved now thanks to Maggie, so there’s nothing to worry about. Sarah says she’ll always be grateful to him for rescuing Victoria but she thinks it will be awhile before they feel safe. Xander warns that they will be keeping their eyes wide open just in case.

Chad tells Stephanie that he owes her an apology as he realizes now that it was too soon for him to be with anyone after losing Abigail and that wasn’t fair to her, so he’s sorry. Stephanie understands he didn’t mean it to be and knows the pain and tragedy he and the kids suffered. Chad suggests they go upstairs to talk to the kids. Stephanie adds that she’ll give them their Christmas presents upstairs too so she doesn’t intrude on the family party. Chad asks if she can’t stay.

Everett arrives at the Horton house. Doug welcomes him and says it’s wonderful to have him. After Everett walks away, Julie questions Doug about inviting Everett when he’s Stephanie’s ex-boyfriend. Doug says he forgot but he ran in to him in the town square, so he invited him for the holiday. Doug points out that Everett didn’t know a soul in Salem. Julie points out Stephanie. Thomas and Charlotte then come back in with Chad and Stephanie. Thomas announces that Stephanie is here and is going to open presents with them. Stephanie confirms that she will and informs them that she brought them special presents too. Stephanie adds that she is so happy to spend Christmas with them. Thomas says they are glad too as Stephanie hugs them. Everett then comes back in and wishes them all a Merry Christmas. Stephanie gives Thomas and Charlotte their presents. Thomas asks if they can open them now but Chad says it’s not quite time yet and has the kids put the presents under the tree. Chad tells Everett that he’s surprised to see him. Everett clarifies that he was invited this time but mentions being surprised to see Stephanie, asking what happened to watching Elf. Stephanie says it will have to wait and realizes this was the party Everett mentioned earlier. Everett explains that he ran in to Doug at the Bakery this morning and Doug invited him. Everett says he planned on working all night but figured he should make an appearance since Doug was kind enough to invite him. Everett hopes that is cool. Chad says of course as Stephanie smiles. Doug tells Julie that he didn’t know Stephanie would be there. Julie explains that she told Chad to call her for the children and she came over right away. Doug declares that it’s Christmas, so the more, the merrier. Stephanie asks if the kids are excited to open their gifts. Thomas assures that they are and that he knows he’s going to love it because she always gets good presents. Stephanie responds that her favorite gift this year is getting to spend Christmas with them. Thomas asks Stephanie if they will always be together on Christmas Eve. Stephanie says they’ll make deal that every year around Christmas, they will pick a day to meet up, exchange Christmas presents, watch movies, have cookies, and a dance party as she hugs the kids while Chad watches on. Maggie tells Konstantin that the ornaments are the most beloved Horton Christmas tradition that they are either born with or earned. Sarah comments on a whole box of retired ornaments. Konstantin asks if that means one can be removed from the tree. Maggie insists that all Hortons past and present are still a part of the family Christmas. Maggie says that nothing gets thrown away and some are just down in the cellar. Maggie and Konstantin then go to have cookies. Xander asks Sarah if he should leave since he feels a bit awkward being there for the hanging of the ornaments when he’s not family. Sarah points out that he will always be connected to the family through their daughter and her, so he will always be welcome there and his ornament will never be down cellar.

Brady asks Tate if he has any holiday plans with Holly. Tate tells him that was a bust. Brady says he’s sorry and asks what happened. Tate says he doesn’t know and that he’s finally starting to accept that Holly’s not in to him. Tate adds that it’s too bad since he already bought her a present for her birthday/Christmas so he guesses he will throw it away. Theresa stops him and urges him to hang on to it for the next girl, insisting there will be plenty more. Theresa calls him such a catch and says she’s sure all the girls are looking at him back in school. Theresa then asks if Tate is planning on going back to school after the holidays. Tate responds that nobody has really texted him since he left and admits that it would be nice to come home after school every day. Tate admits that Salem is kind of cool. Brady points out that the school he was going to in California is one of the best college prep schools in the country, so if he graduates from there, he’d be set. Tate questions if he’s saying that he has to go back. Brady states that when it comes to school, he and Theresa have decided that Tate can make the decision. Theresa tells him to take his time and think about it. Tate declares that he wants to say. Brady notes that was quick and asks if he’s sure. Tate confirms that he wants to go to Salem High. Theresa calls it the best Christmas present she could’ve asked for. Tate asks if Brady is disappointed. Brady says he’s not and he’s actually really happy about it because he’s gotten used to him being around.

Julie announces that it’s time to hang the Horton ornaments. Julie hangs her and Doug’s ornaments next to Tom and Alice. The ornaments for Eli, Lani, Carver, and Jules are hung. Chad hangs he and Abigail’s ornaments with Thomas and Charlotte’s. Stephanie hangs her ornament on the tree. Maggie hangs her ornament next to Mickey and Victor’s and hugs Sarah as the ornaments for Bo and Hope along with Jennifer, Jack, and JJ’s hang on the tree. Xander and Sarah hang their ornaments along with their previous baby Mackenzie’s. Maggie then presents a new ornament for Victoria which Xander hangs on the tree. Thomas jokes about Charlotte not being the youngest anymore. The Horton tree is filled with Ornaments as Peace on Earth plays.

Theresa gives Tate a Christmas present. Tate shakes it and says he’s relieved it’s not clothes. Tate opens it and is excited to get a tablet. Tate hugs Theresa and thanks her as she says she saved the best for last. Brady admits that will be tough to top. Tate comments that this whole Christmas will be hard to top. Theresa jokes about them getting a compliment from their son which Brady calls a Christmas miracle. Tate declares that he got to have a nice night with both of his parents and that’s the real Christmas miracle.

Doug and Julie sing “Up on the Housetop”. Maggie thanks Julie for everything and says it was a wonderful Christmas Eve. Konstantin adds that he’s grateful to have shared in the celebration. Konstantin looks forward to the opportunity of returning their kindness sometime soon. Julie says a thank you note will do and he can send it from where ever he ends up.

Chad and Stephanie step out of the living room where Chad thanks Stephanie for doing this and says it really turned the night around for the kids. Stephanie admits she’s really glad he called. Stephanie adds that just because they aren’t together anymore doesn’t mean they have to be strangers, so if he ever needs help with the kids. Chad says he appreciates that. Everett comes out and offers to walk Stephanie home since it’s dark out if she wants company which Stephanie accepts. Chad decides he will go round up the kids and get them home. Chad wishes Everett happy holidays and shakes his hand. Chad wishes Stephanie a Merry Christmas. Stephanie and Everett then exit together.

Sarah prepares Victoria for Xander to take her for Christmas day. Xander promises pictures and videos. Xander tells Sarah that he’ll see her tomorrow as he exits with Victoria while Sarah holds back tears.

Maggie and Konstantin walk through the town square. Konstantin tells Maggie that she didn’t have to call his driver as he could’ve walked to the Salem Inn. Maggie feels it’s too cold. Konstantin thanks her again for inviting him to the Hortons. Maggie wishes him a Merry Christmas and kisses him on the cheek. Konstantin hopes the year brings her much joy. Maggie wishes him the same. Konstantin says until they meet again and heads on towards the Salem Inn, stopping to look back at Maggie.

Doug and Julie sit together to end the night. Julie brings up Tom and Alice starting this tradition all those years ago with just seven ornaments and wonders if they ever would have imagined the tree that they have now. Julie comments on how proud they would be to know their legacy goes on as they flashback to bringing Christmas to Tom in the hospital and hanging the ornaments where Doug and Julie surprised Tom. Julie comments on all the traditions, memories, and love, saying it goes on and on. Doug and Julie emotionally wish each other a Merry Christmas and they kiss.

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Holly sits alone in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Johnny comes in and greets her, then asks where everyone is since the garage was empty. Holly informs him that Stefan went to visit Gabi in prison, Anna and Tony left the country, and EJ took Nicole to Green Mountain Lodge to spend the night together, so Nicole could get away from everything for awhile. Johnny tells Holly that he’s sorry her mom is having such a hard time. Johnny knows EJ is handling it a little better, but he knows that he’s hurting too which is to be expected since they lost their baby. Johnny asks how Holly is doing. Holly responds that she’s not great, but looking forward to distracting herself by watching It’s a Wonderful Life and invites Johnny to join her. Johnny says he’s sorry but he’s heading over to watch it at Chanel’s. Holly guesses she will be spending her birthday all alone then.

Marlena and Kayla enter the Brady Pub where Kate is setting up for the Christmas dinner with an angel theme. Kate says they had a hell of a year and she was feeling sentimental as this time last year, they lied dying of a virus and thought they were saying their final goodbyes to their loved ones. Kate toasts to another Christmas in Salem.

John and Steve walk outside the Brady Pub. Steve questions Andrew saying that the ISA can’t give them anything on the loser who tried to kidnap Sarah’s daughter. John thought for sure they could hone in on the security photo. Steve guesses they are back to square one. John says at least Maggie kicked Konstantin to the curb and plans to send him on a one way trip out of Salem. Steve says he’ll be glad when Konstantin is someone else’s problem. John agrees and suggests forgetting about him to focus on spending the holidays with their loved ones.

Chanel and Paulina walk through the town square together. Paulina talks about doing a podcast with a holiday message and credits Abe for his help. Chanel is glad Abe stopped by but she’s worried that Paulina is taking on too much, bringing up Paulina being asleep on the couch when she came home. Paulina talks about her schedule and having to be in the mall on Christmas Eve which she swore she would never do. Paulina then starts having pains so Chanel asks if she’s having a panic attack. Paulina thinks she just needs something to drink so Chanel sits her down at a table.

Johnny apologizes to Holly for forgetting her birthday and wishes her a happy birthday. Holly calls it a lame birthday this year and says since Nicole is still sad over losing the baby, no one is really in the mood to celebrate. Johnny says they are all sad about losing the baby but this is Holly’s special day, so it would be wrong to ignore it. Johnny proposes that they eat cake before he goes to Chanel’s. Holly calls that really nice of him but says she doesn’t need a pity party. Holly adds that she and Nicole do have plans tomorrow, but she just needed to get away for a night. Johnny asks what about Tate. Holly reminds him that Tate walked out on her at dinner last night, so it’s over between them. Johnny says he’s sorry to hear that. Holly says she has other friends but holiday birthdays suck because nobody is ever around. Johnny promises her that this one is not going to suck and tells her to wait there.

Kate, Marlena, and Kayla continue having drinks. Kate jokes that it may be the alcohol talking but she thinks the three of them should get matching tattoos as a tiny little symbol of their apparent trip to Heaven. Kayla suggests the three angels which Kate says could be their little secret. Kayla compares it to Charlie’s Angels. They laugh together as John and Steve enter. Steve comments that it looks like somebody is having a party. Kayla and Marlena hug them and remark on going through Hell. Steve responds that they know what it’s like from being without them. Roman comes down and joins them, saying he thinks they’ve earned the right to join this party. Kayla calls it so wonderful and thinks they should make this gathering a holiday tradition. Kayla asks what they should call it. Kate suggests The Grateful to Survive Another Crazy Year in Salem which they toast to.

Paulina has a drink of water and says that’s better but starts coughing. Chanel worries but Paulina says it just went down the wrong windpipe. Chanel comments on her looking so tired and questions how long she’s been having trouble swallowing. Chanel thinks she needs to see a doctor. Paulina calls it just a winter cold. Chanel is sure a doctor will put their minds at ease and says it’s the only thing she wants for Christmas. Paulina argues that her doctor is on vacation and will be back on the first of the year, so she promises to make an appointment then. Chanel then notices a lump in her neck. Paulina tries to blow it off as just a swollen gland. Chanel can’t believe she didn’t notice before. Paulina calls it nothing but Chanel declares they are going to the hospital right now.

Chanel brings Paulina to the hospital which Paulina calls a terrible idea, complaining about being in the ER on Christmas Eve and says she’ll be sick when they leave from all the germs around. Paulina argues that her case is not an emergency so they could be there for hours. Paulina repeats that she will make an appointment with her own doctor when he returns from vacation. Chanel tells her to stop being so stubborn and sit down because she doesn’t want to think about how long she’s been ignoring her symptoms. Chanel compares it to her uncle waiting months to go to a doctor and finding out he had lung cancer. Paulina argues that this is not that. Chanel argues that she still knows how important early detection is. Chanel declares that nothing is more important to her than Paulina.

Johnny has a cake delivered and puts 17 candles on it. Holly remarks that she’s practically an adult now and points out that 17 is the age of consent in the state. Johnny responds that as her protective older brother, he doesn’t want to know how she knew that. Johnny says he will sing her happy birthday and tells her to make a PG wish that doesn’t involve being 17 and legal. Johnny then gets a call from Chanel. Johnny apologizes for running late but promises to be leaving in a few. Chanel reveals that they will actually have to postpone their gift exchange because she’s at the hospital with her mom. Johnny asks what happened. Chanel explains that Paulina has been feeling bad for weeks now and has been trying to hide it until she couldn’t anymore, so she dragged her to the hospital and it’s very busy, so they are probably going to be there for hours. Johnny says he’ll be right there but Chanel tells him there’s nothing he can do. Johnny argues that he can at least be there for her, so he’s on his way. Johnny hangs up and tells Holly that he’s very sorry but asks to put this on hold as Chanel’s mom is sick. Johnny hates to leave Holly alone. Holly tells him not to worry as it’s obviously important. Johnny thanks her for being so understanding and tells her to try to have some fun tonight because she deserves it. Johnny then exits the mansion.

Steve toasts to another crazy year in Salem. Roman jokes about how many of those they’ve had together. Kate comments on some of the years they were presumed dead. Kayla says all that matters is they were there for each other through all of it. John acknowledges Steve as the first friend he made in Salem. Steve jokes that he’s known him longer than anyone, including his wife. John recalls it being right around this time of year as they flashback to their first meeting. Steve says John was like some valuable asset that everyone was fighting over from Victor to Stefan’s man Petrov and even the head of the ISA. Steve says they all said John was like a killing machine, but when he found him all wrapped up in bandages, he was like a lost puppy that he had to take care of. John is thankful that Steve got him away from them or he can’t imagine where he would be today.

Paulina finishes a work call as Chanel brings her a glass of water. Chanel comments that it’s Christmas Eve and Paulina is in the hospital, so she shouldn’t be working. Paulina argues that she’s just doing her job. Paulina knows Chanel is concerned and she appreciates it, but says now is not the time to be bossing around her mom. Johnny arrives and hugs Chanel. Paulina questions calling him. Chanel explains that she had to cancel their gift exchange for tonight. Paulina complains about cancelling plans and tells Johnny to go home and be with his family. Johnny responds that he would, but they are all out of town except Holly. Johnny adds that Chanel said there’s nothing he can do to help, but he disagrees. Paulina questions if he has some medical degree they don’t know about. Johnny says not quite, but he’ll be right back and walks away.

Holly sits at home and turns off It’s A Wonderful Life after complaining that it’s a crappy life. Holly gets up and sadly looks at the Christmas tree and then looks over at the alcohol. Holly remembers Johnny drinking some scotch. Holly then declares that no one will ever know if she has a small taste, so she pours herself a drink. Holly then takes a drink.

Steve plays Silent Night on his harmonica. Marlena comments on John looking miles away. John says he’s just thinking about how lost he was when Steve first found him and then Marlena really found him. John adds that he was also thinking about the time he gave her that charm bracelet which Marlena says she treasures as they flashback to that moment. Kate comments that it really is a lovely bracelet. Marlena thanks her and says it’s very meaningful to her. John says if he was told back then, that they would be here swapping memories as lifelong friends. Roman calls those hard times. John mentions not having memories of before he became John Black as he only knew what he was told and he didn’t want to know anything else until he found out who his real father was a couple months ago and that he didn’t come from that monster Yo Ling. John declares that thanks to that wonderful man coming in to his life, he feels so blessed to be surrounded by so much love here. John states that he is one lucky man. Roman goes to get he and Steve beers while Kate notices her wedding ring is gone. Kate recalls putting it down while baking pies earlier and then got distracted and worries that it could’ve gone in to a pie. Steve assures that he, John, and Roman will get on the case and find it. John then coughs out the ring and reveals that he found it. Kate can’t believe it got there while John jokes that Roman got her a big enough ring that it didn’t go down his throat. Kate talks about what the ring means to her and how she thought she lost it until Roman rescued her as she flashes back to them reuniting. Roman states that the ring made it through death and the great beyond. Kate insists it will never leave her finger again as she and Roman hug.

Johnny returns and tells Chanel and Paulina that they are all set with an exam room waiting for her. Paulina remarks that she’s the Mayor and didn’t get special treatment, so she questions what kind of strings he’s pulling. Johnny responds that it helps when there’s a whole wing of the hospital in his family’s name. Paulina guesses she was wrong when she said there was nothing he could do to help and thanks him. Chanel thanks Johnny for coming to the rescue. Johnny says that he wouldn’t be anywhere else.

Holly finishes her drink and then pulls out her phone to try coming up with a message to send Johnny. Holly decides against just telling him that she loves him or bringing up being his stepsister. Holly puts in text that the time Johnny said she looked pretty in her prom dress was the day she fell in love with him and goes through the details of that night. Holly writes that she’s sure Johnny is her soulmate and now that she’s 17, there’s nothing stopping them from being together and that she loves him. Holly then realizes she can’t send it and says it would ruin everything if he found out. Holly remarks that if Johnny loved her back, he wouldn’t have left her all alone just because Chanel called and he would’ve stayed to watch her blow out candles. Holly complains that nobody cares about her.

Chanel tells Johnny that they got Paulina set up in the exam room and hopes she doesn’t make a run for it. Johnny asks how she’s doing, then calls it a stupid question as he’s sure she is worried about her mom. Chanel comments on even being in the hospital on Christmas Eve. Johnny calls it the worst. Chanel asks if he’s talking from personal experience. Johnny reveals that he has a prosthetic eye. Chanel asks what happened. Johnny explains that he had a type of cancer when he was a kid and this is the time of year that he had his surgery. Chanel can’t believe she didn’t know about that. Johnny assures he is okay now and just has to get checkups for the rest of his life. Johnny admits he still gets nervous but he’s very lucky in so many ways. Johnny adds that she never even knew he was sick and hugs her. Johnny encourages that Paulina is a very strong woman and the doctors are amazing, so he tells her to keep the faith.

Roman talks about being up late for wrapping gifts for the kids toy drive if he doesn’t get help. Steve agrees to help if he doesn’t expect much. Kayla calls Steve the original secret Santa and talks about their first Christmas and how many Santa hats he has. Steve says that Kayla is no slouch as Santa either as they flash back. Kayla talks about thinking Victor would kill her if she didn’t come home for Christmas. Steve recalls Victor as being his first employer in Salem while John calls him a tough son of a bitch who basically owned him but then he became his father in law and friend. John knows for a fact that Victor knew everything about his past, but took all those secrets to his grave. John declares that he’s grateful to have those secrets stay there forever.

Johnny gets a call from Holly, who is drunk and questions if he even had her number saved. Johnny assures that he did or else he wouldn’t have answered. Holly tells him not to lie to her. Johnny asks if she’s been drinking. Holly tells him that she’s all alone in the house with enough alcohol for a cruise ship so she has been drinking. Holly complains that nobody cares what she does. Johnny tells her that he does care. Holly argues that if he cared, he wouldn’t have left her to go hold Chanel’s clammy hand. Johnny tells her to slow down and points out that Chanel’s mother is sick. Holly then accidentally drops her drink glass, smashing it on the floor. Johnny asks what just happened. Holly admits she broke a glass. Johnny tells her not touch it and leave it there for Harold to clean up. Holly says that sounds good to her. Holly adds that she called him to tell him that he’s a big fat jerk. Holly then hangs up. Chanel asks if Holly is okay. Johnny responds that he doesn’t think she is. Chanel says he should go home as it sounds like she needs him. Johnny feels he’s the last person she wants to see. Johnny explains that it’s Holly’s birthday, she’s all alone, and he ditched her. Chanel feels that Holly clearly needs someone and it seems like he’s all she’s got so he can un-ditch her. Johnny asks if she’s sure. Chanel assures that they will be okay here. Johnny tells her to call if she hears any news. Chanel promises to do so and says she loves him. Johnny tells her to take care of her mom as they kiss and then Johnny exits the hospital.

Holly worries about what she has just done. Holly then passes out on the couch. Johnny comes home and checks on her, waking her up. Holly tells him that she’s so sorry about the glass. Johnny tells her not to worry about it. Holly then falls back asleep so Johnny covers her with a blanket. Johnny then gets a call from Chanel, who asks how Holly is. Johnny responds that she’s knocked out and judging by the amount of alcohol, she’s gonna have a rough Christmas morning but she’s going to be okay. Johnny asks how Paulina is doing. Chanel responds that she’s waiting to see a doctor, so she just wanted to call and check in. Johnny sends his love. They wish each other a Merry Christmas and hang up.

Chanel sits with Paulina and tells her about the Christmas carolers at the hospital. Chanel suggests calling Abe to let him know what’s going on but Paulina says no as they don’t even know what’s going on. Paulina feels Abe has enough to worry about. Chanel reminds her that she invited Abe over for Christmas, so he should probably know to make other plans. Paulina refuses and declares that she will be home and Abe will be coming over for Christmas. Paulina promises that she’s going to be fine.

Steve, Kayla, John, Marlena, and Kate wrap Christmas presents for the kids. Roman comes over and says he just got a call in for a last minute pie order. Kate asks why he didn’t tell them no until he reveals it was from Julie. Roman explains that Julie said she has some last minute guests coming over for Christmas and she didn’t bake enough. Roman remarks that he can’t blame Julie for being a little grouchy due to the presence of Xander and Konstantin, which shocks Steve, who says he thought Maggie already washed her hands of him. Roman says apparently not, as Julie told him that Maggie invited Konstantin to the Horton Christmas celebration. Marlena asks John if he’s okay. John admits that all the talk about the past got to him a little. John thanks everyone for a great evening and wishes them a Merry Christmas. Marlena thanks Roman as they all gather up their wrapped Christmas gifts.

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Tripp comes home to Wendy and apologizes for being late. Wendy says she understands his work but he’s here now and they get to spend their very first Christmas Eve together as they kiss. Wendy asks him what’s in his bag. Tripp responds that he picked up some stuff for tonight because their place could use a little Christmas cheer and she could too.

Maggie sits alone in the town square until Sarah approaches with baby Victoria. Sarah asks how she is. Maggie says she had some last minute Christmas shopping to do and wanted to see the lights and decorations before going to Doug and Julie’s tonight. Sarah sits with her and asks what’s wrong. Maggie cries that she misses Victor so much.

Alex exits the Brady Pub and runs in to Xander. Xander comments on noticing piles of unsold Bella magazines and how that must feel for him. Alex says he’ll see him around. Xander tells Alex to face that the new launch is tanking which is what he gets for putting a professional screw-up in charge, just because he’s sleeping with her.

Konstantin is in his room at the Salem Inn, complaining that Theresa thinks she can walk away with no consequences. Konstantin makes a call and declares this is not over yet.

Theresa sits in the park and rejects Konstantin’s call. Theresa’s brother Andrew then appears and greets her. Theresa hugs him and says she’s so glad to see him right now, right before Christmas. Theresa then stops and asks why he looks so sad. Andrew informs her that John and Steve asked the ISA to investigate the attempted kidnapping of Victoria from the Kiriakis Mansion. Andrew reveals that Shane passed the case over to him and they used technology to enhance some surveillance photos. Andrew tells Theresa to imagine his shock when the face in the photos was her.

Maggie tells Sarah that Victor would be so honored that she named her daughter after him, so it’s too bad he didn’t get a chance to know her. Konstantin appears in the town square and hides behind the Christmas tree to watch them. Sarah tells Maggie that she knows it must be hard as it’s her first Christmas without Victor. Maggie cries that she misses him every day, but especially the holidays. Sarah understands a piece of her heart is missing and she’s lonely. Sarah can’t help but wonder if that feels worse because Konstantin moved out.

Alex tells Xander to keep Theresa’s name out of his mouth and says she’s doing a spectacular job as new launches take time. Xander mocks that it will take forever. Xander says when he ran Titan, Bella was already on it’s last breath and that Maggie made the right decision in shutting it down while Alex made the wrong decision in resurrecting it. Alex tells Xander to focus on his third rate newspaper and keep his thoughts to himself. Alex questions why he would ever take business advice from the guy his father hired to mow his lawn.

At the police station, Rafe asks Jada if there’s a problem. Jada complains that she promised herself that she would solve the attempted kidnapping of Victoria by the end of the year but she can’t catch any breaks. Rafe tells her not to be so hard on herself as there hasn’t been any movement on that case in weeks and if the Greek mafia is involved, there probably won’t be any. Rafe adds that the baby is home safe and sound, so it’s not a pressing case and it won’t be solved by Christmas day. Rafe tells Jada that there is one mystery that he hopes they can solve right now. Rafe then asks Jada if she’s going to move in with him or not.

Andrew shows Theresa the photos and asks if it’s her. Theresa remarks that it looks like her, then admits that it is her. Andrew question what the hell she has gotten herself into. Theresa thinks back to Konstantin ordering her to kidnap Victoria. Theresa tells Andrew that she doesn’t know what to say. Andrew tells her that John and Steve think that Konstantin is somehow involved in the kidnapping and possibly even the Greek Mafia. Andrew questions why the hell Theresa would get involved with something like this. Theresa tells him that it’s not what he thinks and asks him to let her explain.

Tripp decorates he and Wendy’s apartment with Christmas decorations. Wendy thanks him for doing it. Tripp says she’s been through a lot so he knows it’s going to be a tough Christmas without her brother. Wendy cries that she misses Li so much while the rest of her family is halfway across the world in China. Tripp sits with Wendy and suggests she tell him about her Christmases growing up. Wendy talks about the Chinese not really celebrating, but spending time in Hong Kong and the US, they picked up some traditions while her parents did keep some Chinese traditions. Wendy informs Tripp that on Christmas Eve, they all give each other apples because in China it is believed that eating a peace apple means you will be blessed with a peaceful year ahead. Wendy recalls Li getting a saxophone one year for Christmas but he was horrible at it so his father made him give up on it. Wendy adds that Li later got a flute and was pretty good at that. Wendy admits she got sick of him playing it over and over, but she never told him that because he was proud of himself. Tripp is glad that she has these memories and says he wants to hear a lot more of them.

Rafe and Jada go in to the interrogation room. Jada tells Rafe that she’s been giving it a lot of thought and even started cleaning out her closet and getting rid of clutter in her room. Jada admits that she’s been going back and forth on the decision. Jada says her heart tells her to move in with Rafe and start their lives together with the man she loves, adding that she wants to get a moving truck and start this next chapter of her life. Rafe senses there’s a “but” coming.

Konstantin continues listening in as Maggie tells Sarah that Konstantin leaving has nothing to do with what she’s feeling now. Sarah asks if she’s sure since she knows Maggie was enjoying his company and his memories of Victor. Maggie says she was but it was time for him to go. Maggie thinks she honored Konstantin and Victor’s friendship by helping him and paying off his debts, but she couldn’t have him putting her family in danger, especially Victoria. Sarah points out that they don’t know for sure that Konstantin was a danger. Maggie wasn’t willing to take the risk. Sarah doesn’t want her to be unhappy because she’s trying to protect them. Sarah admits she thought Konstantin was trouble at first, but decides she likes him, especially after what he did to get Victoria back. Maggie thinks it’s best for him to keep his distance. Maggie says she’s glad that Sarah and Victoria are there as it’s just what she needed. Maggie invites her to join her in finishing Christmas shopping. Sarah says she has to meet Xander to go over Victoria’s Christmas schedule.

Xander tells Alex to do what he wants, but that he warned him about Theresa. Xander guesses he’s been warned by everyone who has had the misfortune of knowing Theresa. Xander then stops and says it is Christmas, so he assumes Alex and Theresa are going to Maggie’s Christmas dinner tomorrow. Alex says unfortunately. Xander says that Maggie probably wants them all to get along, so out of respect for Maggie and Victor’s memory, they can make peace for one day. Alex agrees they can put their differences aside, but remarks that Xander is the one who can’t keep his jealousy in check. Alex warns that they might break a lot more than bread if he keeps this up. Alex then wishes him a Merry Christmas and walks away.

Theresa informs Andrew that she met Konstantin in Greece and he was really nice to her, friendly and generous. Andrew asks if that means they are right that Konstantin is involved in this. Theresa says technically yes, but it isn’t some big mafia plot or something the ISA needs to worry about. Theresa says that Konstantin is just a sweet old man who really likes Maggie and wanted to impress her, so he came up with this saving the baby idea. Andrew calls it a hero complex. Theresa adds that Konstantin assured her that the baby would never be harmed and be returned immediately, so she agreed to play matchmaker and help him out since Maggie’s been so lonely. Theresa claims that she was just trying to help. Andrew says he’d call utter BS coming from anyone else, but admits this sounds like the kind of thing that she would get mixed up in. Theresa comments that he really does know his sister. Andrew calls her an accomplice and accessory to a kidnapping, then asks for one good reason not to turn her in right now.

Jada informs Rafe that she ran in to Stephanie yesterday and was surprised to learn that things didn’t work out for her and Chad. Jada says that Stephanie had just moved out and was very upset about it, so she felt the universe was sending her a sign as it brought up bad memories with her ex-husband, Bobby, and how she blamed her problems on moving too fast. Rafe notes that she had never mentioned his name before. Jada says she realized she didn’t know Bobby well enough before making that plunge, but they were madly in love and talked about growing old together so they got married but unfortunately, they didn’t know each other as well as they thought and for various reasons, they started to resent each other and then one day they decided it was over and done. Jada adds that she hasn’t seen or heard from him since. Jada mentions also running in to Eric yesterday and it was like the universe was giving her all these reminders of what can go wrong when she moves too fast.

Sarah tells Maggie that she should get going as Xander is waiting for her and she’ll see her at Doug and Julie’s tonight. Sarah calls it Victoria’s first Christmas and tells Maggie that she loves her and will see her later as she walks away. Alex then walks through the town square. Maggie greets him and wishes him a merry Christmas Eve. Maggie mentions meaning to call him as she’d like a word with him about Titan. Alex reminds her that it was her choice to not be involved in Titan. Maggie points out that she inherited half of Victor’s estate and she’s seen the numbers, so she was disturbed to realize the cost of the first issue of Bella far outweighed the ad revenues. Alex says it’s just startup costs and assures the next issues will have no trouble. Maggie understands he was resurrecting Bella to make a point to her, but says you don’t make business decisions based on emotion. Maggie argues that magazines are dying and everything is going computerized. Maggie adds that Alex not only brought it back but put someone unqualified in charge of it, just because he’s in a relationship with her. Konstantin continues to listen in.

Theresa sits with Andrew and tells him that she’s really sorry as she feels really terrible for what she did. Andrew responds that she always does, but nothing seems to change. Theresa cries that she doesn’t want to disappoint their parents and worries that everyone is going to hate her. Andrew asks what she expected and tells her that she’s so lucky the baby is okay and that Konstantin moved out. Theresa asks what Andrew is going to do. Andrew responds that he’s first going to tell John, Steve, and Shane that they were unable to reveal the kidnapper’s face. Andrew then says he’s going to tell Theresa what she’s going to do.

Tripp has two apples delivered to the apartment which Wendy calls so sweet. Wendy thanks him for the wonderful gift of peace apples. Wendy now wants to hear about Tripp’s Christmas traditions growing up. Tripp responds that he actually didn’t have any but he vaguely remembers his adopted mom always trying her best to make things nice when he was little, but after she died, he just tried to stay out of the way. Tripp says his adopted dad was abusive, so this isn’t the most cheerful topic for Christmas Eve. Wendy apologizes as she didn’t mean to bring up bad memories. Tripp says it’s okay as it’s in the past. Tripp declares that it’s time that they start making their own happy holiday memories.

Jada hopes Rafe understands that she really wants to be with him, but she really wants to take things slowly and do it right. Jada guesses that Rafe is disappointed. Rafe says he has a string of exes too and maybe if he took things slower, he would’ve avoided some heartache himself. Rafe tells Jada to set the pace of their relationship as he loves her and wants her to be at peace with the decision she makes. Rafe says she can let him know when she’s ready.

Alex tells Maggie that he thinks it’s better that he and Theresa don’t come to Christmas dinner tomorrow. Maggie argues that they have to come and apologizes for bringing up business now. Maggie promises to not talk business during Christmas dinner and tells Alex that Justin really wants to see him there and misses him. Maggie adds that Victor would want the family together on Christmas. Alex says he gets that, but all they do recently is fight, so he doesn’t care what it means if it’s just going to be another miserable experience. Alex tells Maggie to have a wonderful Christmas, but to consider him out, as he walks away. Konstantin watches with a smile as Maggie looks on disappointed.

Andrew tells Theresa that he needs no more funny business or antics from her and that she’s going to walk the straight and narrow from now on. Andrew tells her to stay the hell away from Konstantin. Theresa claims that he left town anyway so she’s never going to see him again. Andrew advises Theresa to stop getting involved in schemes that she knows are wrong which she promises to do. Andrew warns her to keep that promise because he will be watching. Andrew says this will be the last time he covers for her. Theresa hugs him and thanks him. Andrew adds that he’s only giving her this chance because she’s his sister and he loves her. Andrew asks her not to jeopardize his job or her future. Theresa assures that she will take his advice. Andrew says he has to get going as the ISA jet is waiting for him. Andrew wishes her a Merry Christmas. Theresa calls him the best and says she really loves him. Andrew then walks away.

Maggie complains that she made things worse on Christmas Eve. Konstantin then appears and greets Maggie, surprising her. Konstantin says it’s so wonderful to see her. Maggie didn’t know he was still in town. Konstantin says he hasn’t been in town and that he was staying with his cousin in Cincinnati but he went off with his wife’s family for Christmas, so he ended up back in Salem which he finds a very special place. Konstantin calls it very fortunate to run in to her and offers her egg nog as he invites her to have a Christmas Eve drink together. Maggie hesitates but agrees.

Alex finds Theresa in the park and asks what she’s doing here. Theresa says he scared her half to death. Alex asks if everything is okay.

Jada tells Rafe that she hopes they can keep having lots of sleepovers which Rafe agrees with as they kiss. Rafe surprises her with a gift of keys, even though they aren’t moving in together, so she can come and go as she pleases. Jada calls it the best gift she will get this Christmas as they kiss.

Xander and Sarah sit together at the Brady Pub. Xander thought it was his turn to have Victoria tonight but Sarah explains that she wanted to take Victoria to Doug and Julie’s for her first Horton Christmas and adds that Maggie’s been having a tough time without Victor. Xander says he understands and tells Sarah to drop Victoria off with him afterwards because it’s his first Christmas with her too. Sarah gets upset and points out that means she won’t get to spend Christmas morning with Victoria. Xander says one of them has to miss her first Christmas morning and he’s willing to give up her first Christmas Eve. Sarah decides this isn’t working.

Tripp brings out Jenga but Wendy thought they could play a different game and they start kissing until Wendy gets a phone call from her mom. Wendy says she knows it’s been difficult lately. Wendy says she’ll call her back later and to give her love to her dad as she hangs up. Tripp asks if everything okay. Wendy informs him that it was her mom, who is very concerned with her dad as he hasn’t been doing well since Li’s death and his health is declining. Wendy then reveals that her mom wants her to move back to China.

Jada suggests to Rafe that they take things elsewhere. Rafe agrees and jokes that it is Christmas Eve so they have to go to bed early as they exit the police station together.

Xander reminds Sarah that they agreed to shared custody. Sarah clarifies that it isn’t working tonight since Victoria is only going to have one first Christmas and she won’t remember it, but they will. Xander says that’s why he wants to spend time with her too and points out that she chose Christmas Eve, so he gets Christmas Day. Sarah then suggests Xander came to Doug and Julie’s with them. Xander questions participating in the hanging of the Horton Ornaments and said he would be honored, but asks if they would even have him. Sarah says of course and reminds him that they got married in their living room. Sarah tells Xander that it would mean so much to Maggie and her.

Konstantin and Maggie sit together in the town square as he tells her about his past Christmas traditions with Victor. Maggie asks what his plans are for Christmas. Konstantin says he has no plans at the moment as he doesn’t know much about American Christmas traditions. Maggie tells him that there is one unique tradition that is very special to her late first husband’s family. Maggie invites Konstantin to accompany her to the Horton tree trimming. Konstantin calls that unexpected and wonderful, saying he’d be most grateful to attend with her.

Alex asks Theresa what’s wrong. Theresa claims she’s just really feeling the Christmas stress as it’s already Christmas Eve and she hasn’t done her Christmas shopping. Alex tells Theresa that they aren’t going to Maggie’s because of family drama, so they can forget about it all and enjoy the holiday. Alex informs her that he made a reservation for them at the Bistro to enjoy a nice Christmas Eve dinner. Theresa says that sounds really nice, but she really does have Christmas shopping to do so she’s hoping the stores are still open. Alex tells her to go finish up while he goes home to change and he will see her soon. Alex then walks away.

Konstantin was starting to worry that he would be alone this Christmas but thanks to Maggie, he has reason to celebrate. Maggie says she’s happy he’s still there and that they ran in to each other, calling it an unexpected gift. Konstantin tells her that he will pick her up at her place and they will go to Doug and Julie’s together. Maggie says she will see him later and walks away.

Theresa makes a call about a Christmas gift. Theresa then hangs up as she gets another call and it’s Konstantin, who says he didn’t appreciate her hanging up on him earlier. Konstantin warns that he can make her life very difficult if she does not cooperate. Theresa says there’s nothing she can do for him and tells him not to call her again. Theresa adds that she cannot help him with Maggie at all. Konstantin responds that she can and she will.

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In the town square, Stephanie asks Alex and Chad how they are doing and if they finished their Christmas shopping. Both say they haven’t. Stephanie admits this is a bit awkward. Chad feels it doesn’t have to be since they are all going to run in to each other from time to time. Chad tells Stephanie that he just wants her to be happy. Everett approaches and wishes them a happy holidays. Everett tells Stephanie that he’s looking forward to hanging out later and mentions making a reservation at the Bistro.

Theresa walks past the Brady Pub with shopping bags and gets a call from Konstantin. She asks what he wants from her and says Maggie kicking him out is not her problem. Theresa adds that kidnapping babies is way more than she signed on to do. Theresa declares that she can’t do anything more for him and tells him to lose her number. Brady approaches and comments on Theresa rummaging through trash cans and now taking mysterious phone calls.

Stefan goes to the Bistro and tells Ava to give him a bottle of scotch. Ava says she’s afraid to ask. Stefan informs her that he got a call from the prison infirmary and found out that Gabi has a broken leg. Ava says she’s so sorry. Stefan says that obviously Clyde said he had a message. Stefan declares that their plan to get rid of Clyde needs to be ramped up because he needs to be stopped.

Brady asks Theresa who she was urging to lose her number. Theresa claims it was just spam. Brady warns her that she owes it to their son to stay out of trouble. Theresa argues that she’s the one who raised Tate while Brady was sleeping with all the women in Salem. Brady argues that they are raising their kid together, so they should be civil with each other to try and set an example for Tate. Theresa calls Brady a sex addict. Brady disagrees and argues that he’s been in several relationships and loved every one of them but it hasn’t all been based on sex. Brady decides he wants to end this conversation and tells her to have a really good day. Theresa sarcastically wishes him happy holidays as they walk off in opposite directions.

Stephanie tells Everett that she’s not that hungry as she had a big breakfast. Everett suggests they can just take a walk then but Stephanie decides she’d rather be alone right now. Stephanie tells them to take care and walks away. Everett goes after her as Chad tries to say that she wanted to be alone. Chad remarks that Everett must be a stalker and there’s something weird about him. Theresa then joins Alex and they kiss. Theresa mentions having to do something at Titan and needing to steal Alex away. Theresa wishes Chad a Merry Christmas and walks away with Alex.

Ava sits with Stefan and asks for more details on what exactly happened to Gabi. Stefan says she has a broken leg in two places after she supposedly slipped and fell but Stefan doesn’t believe it. Stefan says that Clyde must have heard about the returned shipment. Ava guesses he did this as a warning to them. Ava argues that Clyde has to know that it wasn’t their fault since the buyer was hauled off to jail before the shipment got there and the warehouse was shut down, but they got it back before the Feds even knew so Clyde should be thrilled. Stefan says it’s tens of thousands of product and they are running drugs through the Bistro. Stefan adds that Ava dating a cop is not going to help their situation and she knows it, unless they start using him for insider information. Ava refuses to use Harris in any way. Harris then arrives at the Bistro and asks if he’s interrupting. Stefan says they were just discussing boring business stuff but he thinks they have it all sorted out, so he then exits. Harris tells Ava that he hopes the opening is going well. Ava says it was great and very busy but everybody was thrilled that they were back up and running. Ava asks if Harris ended up finishing the book he was determined to finish. Harris reveals that he didn’t actually read last night because he ran in to Jada and Stephanie at the Pub. Harris says they insisted he join them for a drink, so he got pretty drunk and they were pretty wasted so it all went downhill from there. Ava asks so. Harris explains that Stephanie was in no shape to go anywhere and ended up crashing at his place. Harris adds that they were both drunk and they kissed. Harris assures it didn’t go any further, didn’t mean anything, and never will. Ava asks why he’s telling her all of this. Harris points out that they never said they were exclusive, but it felt wrong and he just wanted to be honest with her. Harris apologizes and hopes she can accept it. Ava tells Harris that she can’t.

Paulina is woken up on the couch by a knock at her door. She answers the door to see Abe with a present. Paulina says she wasn’t expecting him. Abe asks if it’s a bad time. Paulina says not at all and she was just resting as she didn’t sleep well last night. Paulina says she’s happy to see him and invites him in. Paulina wishes she knew he was coming as she would’ve put on something nicer. Abe tells her that she looks beautiful as always but senses that she’s not her usual lively self. Abe asks if everything is okay. Paulina claims everything is fine now that he’s here.

Chad goes to the Brady Pub and finds Stefan having a drink. Chad remarks that it must be 5:00 somewhere. Stefan says that’s what he’s counting on and calls for another drink. Chad asks him what’s wrong. Stefan asks if he can’t guess. Chad admits he probably can as he’s sure that it’s been hell with Gabi not around. Stefan argues that Gabi isn’t just not around, she’s in prison which is bad enough without a broken leg. Chad questions what happened. Stefan says he doesn’t want to know and he can’t know, so he tells Chad to leave him alone and go away as he shouts for another drink.

Stephanie sits in the park. Everett catches up to her and says he can tell she’s not okay which she confirms. Stephanie apologizes for saying they could have lunch and then canceling on him. Everett says he understands and asks if she can talk about what has her so upset. Stephanie says it’s nothing he will find surprising, but she and Chad ended things between them. Everett tells her that he’s sorry and it’s no wonder she’s having a tough time. Stephanie hopes he knows that just because she and Chad are over doesn’t mean anything. Everett assures he won’t assume anything other than that she’s hurting and will need time to heal and recover which she confirms. Stephanie decides that she needs to take a break from relationships. Everett says he gets that and asks what about friendships and if he can still be her bestie.

Theresa searches the Titan office for a receipt that she’s supposed to get to accounting. Alex reveals that he found it and they start to kiss until Brady arrives. Brady says he’s just checking on things since this is his first official day back. Alex gets a call and tells them to play nice as he steps out to answer it. Brady asks Theresa if Alex is under the impression that she’s completely reformed and that she can persuade him that being together will be drama free. Theresa asks why he cares. Brady responds that he cares about the messes that Theresa could get in to which may affect their son. Brady says he’s very concerned about what he heard from her on the phone because she was nervous and he knows it usually means there’s a Mexican drug lord involved or something. Theresa tells him that she’s sorry to disappoint him since he thrives on her failures, but claims that all is well and she’s fine. Theresa says she’s just preparing for the holidays and hopes all is well with him too. Theresa insists that she does feel happy when she knows he’s well because she does care about him. Theresa says she has very fond memories of their time together. Brady admits that he does too. Theresa says she has a few stops she has to make before the end of the day. Theresa tells Brady to just tell Alex that she will see him at home. Theresa tells Brady that she really does hope he has a wonderful Christmas. Brady says same to her. Theresa adds that he doesn’t have to worry about her because everything is fine. Theresa then exits the office. Brady wonders why he doesn’t believe her.

Stephanie tells Everett that she’s not giving up on friendships which relieves him. Stephanie repeats that she’s taking a break from romance. Everett says he gets that and if it makes her feel less uneasy around him, he is too. Everett doesn’t think he could feel romantic about anyone but her and comments on her finding his engagement ring. Everett decides that since Stephanie is not available in that way, he is also only interested in friendship for now. Stephanie is glad they are on the same page and admits he’s a really good listener. Everett credits it to being a reporter. Stephanie admits it’s really lifting her spirits just talking to him. Everett tells her that she is always lifting his spirits. Everett says he really likes living in Salem and his job, but more than any of it, he loves being her shoulder and her friend. Everett swears that there won’t be any pressure from him to be anything more.

Abe brought cookies that he made which impresses Paulina. Abe asks where Chanel is. Paulina says she is in her room, wrapping Christmas presents. Paulina mentions trying to come up with the Mayor’s Christmas Speech for her podcast, but she’s having serious writer’s block. Abe calls that hard to believe. Paulina asks if there’s any chance Abe could help her and be her writing partner.

Chad questions Stefan being unable to tell him how Gabi broke her leg and he wants him to go away. Chad says okay and moves to the next table over. Stefan apologizes for telling him to go away and tells him to come back but Chad declines. Stefan mocks him being so emotional. Stefan then asks how Chad and Stephanie are and if they have any fun holidays. Chad reveals that they broke up. Stefan thought they were happy. Chad responds that they were until they weren’t. Stefan says he knows how that goes and he’s very sorry. Chad tells Stefan that it’s his turn to open up, vent, and talk about what he wants to talk about to stop him from drinking. Stefan responds that no amount of venting or opening up will change the fact that his wife is in prison and in a lot of danger. Chad questions why she’s in a lot of danger and if she mouthed off to a guard or another inmate. Stefan then spills that it’s that son of a bitch Weston. Chad then gets up and questions if Clyde Weston is the one going after Stefan and Gabi. Chad demands an answer. Stefan tells him to leave it alone but Chad shouts that Clyde killed his wife as he continues to demand an answer. Stefan responds that there are some things happening that Clyde is unhappy about. Chad wants more but Stefan says he has to go. Chad tries to stop him but Stefan says no. Chad repeats that Clyde killed his wife as Stefan exits the Pub.

Paulina tells Abe that the challenge in her speech is to give people hope while also being honest about the limitations of what can be done. Abe encourages that she’ll meet that challenge. Abe calls her a spirited soulful woman with a heart of gold and says she has a wonderful way with words. Paulina calls that very kind of him. Abe says it’s the truth and calls her the Paulina that he’s getting to know again. Abe suggests putting pen to paper and getting this show on the road.

Alex returns to the Titan office and says they are all set and ready to go. Brady informs him that Theresa left and said she will see him at home. Alex guesses she’s finishing Christmas shopping. Brady warns Alex not to screw Theresa over because she’s the mother of his kid and he’s worried about her as he can see she’s stressed which can lead to a relapse. Brady says he has no idea if Theresa is doing the work or seeing her sponsor. Alex admits he doesn’t know either but says that Theresa has a great work ethic, is excited and motivated. Alex suggests just seeing how they do and taking it a day at a time. Alex tells him to have a good evening and exits the office.

Everett tells Stephanie that he’s a little worried about all the pressure she’s putting on herself. Stephanie isn’t sure what he means. Everett says it’s something he’s sensed. Everett calls her an amazing person but feels that she’s too hard on herself. Everett adds that being driven can be good but not if it’s undermining her sense of mind. Stephanie admits she is hard on herself and wants to have a good career, to be able to support herself, buy a house someday and have a family. Everett calls those reasonable goals but says she has time for that. Stephanie talks about women having less time to procreate than men. Stephanie says some of her friends have no problem waiting until their 40s to be a mom but says if she’s lucky enough to be a mom, she wants to be a young mom like her mom was. Stephanie talks about how Kayla had her in her 20s, still worked a great job, and now has it all including the perfect man for her. Everett encourages that she can have all of that too.

Harris questions Ava being unable to forgive him. Ava argues that the Bistro has to be her focus right now. Ava tells him that she has a lot to prove to everyone and she needs to protect herself from him. Ava argues that if he’s seeing somebody else, this is not going to work. Harris insists that he’s not. Ava argues that now that she knows he kissed Stephanie, she got an uncomfortable feeling that she had before with Rafe and Steve. Ava says she didn’t listen to that feeling before and got hurt really bad. Ava brings up her mental illness and worries that kind of pain could cause a relapse and she can’t have that. Ava declares that as much as she really likes Harris, she can’t risk that again. Harris repeats that the kiss with Stephanie was nothing. Ava calls it a dealbreaker. Harris apologizes but Ava says she can’t hear it. Harris asks if she’s saying it’s over and this is it. Ava confirms that this is it and asks Harris to leave. Harris then sadly exits the Bistro. Ava then starts to cry.

Stephanie tells Everett that she knows she has to stop being so co-dependent and needy and needs to feel like she likes and respects herself to feel like she’s okay on her own. Stephanie adds that she’s not ready for that relationship and repeats needing a break. Stephanie tells Everett that she’s really glad he is her friend and she’s here for him too. Everett hopes she finds what she’s looking for and that she comes to realize what an amazing person she is. Everett feels very lucky to know her. Stephanie says the same about him. Everett tells her to have a wonderful Christmas Eve and walks away.

Theresa walks through the park and gets a call from her brother Andrew. Theresa wishes him a Merry Christmas and is surprised to learn he is in Salem. Theresa says she was just heading home but agrees to meet him in the park.

Stefan returns to the Bistro. Ava asks how his call went. Stefan responds that he got a whole lot of nothing from the Warden other than the story that Gabi slipped and fell. Ava says she’s sorry. Stefan asks if she’s okay and what’s going on. Ava informs him that she just kicked a really great guy out of her life. Ava confirms that she and Harris are over. Ava adds that they couldn’t risk being found out by him, so as much as it really hurts now, she did what had to be done.

Chad walks through the town square and stops at the Christmas Tree in front of the Tom and Alice plaque. Chad recalls coming there so many times with Abigail over the years and how the plaque always made her smile because she loved her family very much. Chad knows it wasn’t easy for them all to accept him at first, but they did eventually and he knows that’s because they saw how much he loved Abigail and how much she loved him. Chad states that he was a better man because of her and her family’s strength and love. Chad declares that Clyde Weston took her away from him and his children. Chad promises to make Clyde pay.

Paulina finishes writing her speech and asks Abe to tell her what he thinks but then pulls it back. Abe is sure it’s perfect but says he’d rather hear it than read it, so he suggests she stand up and practice. Paulina stands up and begins reading her speech to Abe. Paulina finishes by wishing everyone a joyful holiday. Abe calls it perfect and wishes Paulina a Merry Christmas and they hug.

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Chanel goes home and tells Paulina about the holiday rush at the Bakery. Chanel questions Paulina still being in her robe. Paulina responds that she just had a hard time waking up. Chanel comments that it’s the middle of the afternoon, it’s not like her to sleep in, and she still looks tired. Paulina responds that she’s fine and that it’s nothing a strong cup of coffee can’t fix.

Stephanie is at home and pours a cup of coffee until the doorbell rings. Stephanie answers the door to see Chad.

Sloan paces in the interrogation room and thinks back to arguing with Leo on the phone. Sloan tells herself that Leo took the baby to blackmail her, so now she has to tell them the truth as she exits the room. Eric tells Sloan that he was getting worried and asks what’s going on. Sloan tells Eric that there is something she needs to tell him. Harris announces a lucky break and that he just got a tip on who might have taken the baby, relieving Sloan.

EJ goes down the tunnels to the wine cellar searching for Nicole. EJ enters the wine cellar and finds Nicole with baby Jude. Nicole tells EJ that she’s so sorry as he hugs her. EJ thought she accepted that this child was not their baby. Nicole responds that she did and she still does, but complains that Sloan left him. Nicole explains that she saw Sloan walk away from the stroller and leave him all alone. Nicole declares that she saved his life. EJ understands she did what she thought was right in making sure that the child was safe, but now he needs to go back home. Nicole tells EJ no and that the baby needs them. Nicole argues that EJ has all the money in the world and that he knows people who could hide them to help them start a whole new life with the baby. Nicole states that he could be their little boy.

Paulina gives Chanel a cup of coffee too. Chanel mentions that her work is not over yet since she has to go back to the Bakery to prepare for tomorrow and then do some shopping after that. Chanel suggests Paulina join her so they can shop together but Paulina says she already slept half the day and has a lot of work, so she should probably get to City Hall. Chanel asks if Paulina wants anything while she’s out. Paulina suggests Christmas lights. Chanel promises to get her a fully functioning set. Paulina mentions getting Abe some bourbon toothpicks for his stocking. Chanel jokes about getting them some mistletoe but Paulina says not to get ahead of themselves. Chanel agrees to leave that out for now as she then exits the apartment. Paulina drinks her coffee and complains that it’s still hard to swallow but says she is too busy to get sick now.

Stephanie asks if Chad came to search the place and see who else she’s getting busy with. Chad says he deserves that, but he came to apologize because he was out of line yesterday for accusing her and Alex of being together. Stephanie agrees and mentions her headache but says she’s fine. Stephanie accepts Chad’s apology and asks if there’s anything else. Chad thinks it’s time that they both say out loud what they are both thinking which is that it’s time they officially end things between them.

Eric and Rafe ask about the tip. Harris says a woman saw another woman in a hoodie walking away from the town square with a stroller. Rafe asks if there’s any leads on Nicole but Harris says nothing yet. Rafe questions Nicole and baby Jude going missing at the same time and asks how it can’t be connected. Eric brings up when Sarah’s baby Victoria was kidnapped and wonders if it could be the same person who kidnapped his son.

EJ tells Nicole that she knows what it’s like to lose a child and that’s what Eric and Sloan would be feeling now. Nicole argues that it’s different because their baby died while Eric and Sloan’s baby is safe with them. EJ knows the pain that she suffered over the loss of their son but says they can’t ease the pain by taking another couple’s baby. EJ declares that it’s time to do the right thing and take the baby back to his parents. EJ decides they will do it together.

Alex walks through the town square while on the phone with Theresa. Alex says he’ll be home later as he’s doing a little Christmas shopping. Alex tells her that she will find out what he got for her on Christmas and hangs up. Alex runs in to Chanel, who notes that it’s been awhile. Chanel says she’s been mostly good and asks about Alex. Alex mentions that things have been complicated so Chanel offers to talk about it.

Stephanie questions Chad wanting to end things. Chad clarifies that he doesn’t want to but he understands that she doesn’t trust him because he did something stupid which he deeply regrets. Chad wishes he could take back going after Everett but it’s done. Chad adds that Stephanie is ready for more than a commitment than he’s able to give right now, so he seems like he would just continue to disappoint her and he doesn’t want to do that. Stephanie decides that if that’s the way he sees it, then she agrees that it’s best for them to go their separate ways. Chad tells her that it all makes him sad, especially for the kids because they love her. Stephanie says that is what’s making this so hard for her. Chad suggests maybe things will change in time and he’ll be able to get over his past and be there for her fully and maybe she’ll be able to trust him again. Stephanie says maybe in time. Chad repeats that he thinks it’s best that they just let each other go. Chad tells her that she’s welcome to keep their apartment while he and the kids can move back to the DiMera Mansion. Stephanie argues that the kids shouldn’t be uprooted since it’s their home too and they are dealing with enough big changes in their life. Chad thanks her and says he will e-mail her his official resignation from SJPR. Stephanie says that’s not necessary as they are responsible adults and can still work together. Chad thinks it would be too much right now and mentions that he hired Everett back at the Spectator because he has to work with the best. Stephanie calls Everett a talented journalist. Chad apologizes as he knows he’s responsible for blowing up their relationship. Chad acknowledges that he allowed his jealousy to make him so extreme, devious, and stupid. Chad admits that he lost sight of what was right and wrong and he wishes he hadn’t. Stephanie says she does as well.

Harris tells Rafe that he sent a car to get the witness to the police station and the sketch artist is standing by. Eric encourages Sloan that Sarah’s baby was found fine so he knows that Jude will be too. Sloan prays that he’s right. Eric asks Sloan what she was going to tell him earlier before the tip came in. Nicole and EJ then arrive with Jude. Nicole hands Jude back to Sloan. Sloan and Eric are relieved as EJ says they can explain everything and asks to go somewhere private. Sloan refuses and demands to know what happened because she has a right to know. Rafe says they will handle this and takes EJ and Nicole in to the interrogation room. Harris says he knows they are overwhelmed and frustrated but the important thing is that the baby is alright. Eric mentions calling to tell Marlena and Roman the good news. Sloan offers to go with him so they exit the station together. Harris then checks his phone and sees a voicemail from Stephanie.

Rafe tells Nicole that it’s obviously a tremendous relief for all of them that she and the baby are both safe, but it’s also very concerning. Rafe asks what happened. EJ starts to explain but Nicole just says that she took him which Rafe questions. Nicole explains that she saw the baby was alone and she took him.

Alex tells Chanel about no one having any idea that he was Victor’s son until it was put in his will and blew everything up. Chanel asks why Victor would do that. Alex says they may never know. Chanel says her family had their own parent swap and it was as hard for Lani. Alex calls it crazy but says he’s learned that just because somebody gave you life, doesn’t mean they are a parent. Alex declares that as far as he’s concerned, Justin is always going to be his dad.

Chad tells Stephanie that she’s going to do great. She thanks him and then her phone rings with a call from Harris, who says he got her message. Harris says he’s sorry he had to rush out this morning but the good news is that they found the baby. Harris asks if she’s free to talk. Stephanie says she will be soon. Harris asks if she wants to call him back but Stephanie thinks it’s better if they do this in person. Harris says things are settling down at the station and suggests meeting at the park in ten minutes. Stephanie says she’ll see him there and hangs up. Chad says it sounds like she has to take care of something. Stephanie calls it just a little fire that she needs to put out. Stephanie asks Chad if there’s anything else. Chad guesses not and tells her to take care. Chad thanks her for how good she was with his kids as he holds back tears. Chad hopes she will still spend time with the kids. Stephanie says she would love that as she misses them already. Stephanie tells Chad to explain to the kids that they had nothing to do with this and it was all on them. Stephanie tearfully thanks Chad for sharing those great kids with her for awhile and says it meant so much to her, as Chad did too. Chad calls her a beautiful person inside and out. Chad says he will treasure the memories of the good times they had together. Chad starts to cry as he then exits. Stephanie then begins to cry as well.

Eric and Sloan return to the police station. Eric tells Harris that Nicole seemed off and asks about her. Harris tells him that Rafe is handling it. Sloan tells Eric that in the meantime, their baby could use his attention so Eric asks what he can do.

Rafe questions why Nicole would take the baby. Nicole argues that Sloan doesn’t deserve to be a mother. Rafe tells her that isn’t her call. EJ tells Nicole to just explain what happened. Nicole explains that she went out for fresh air and saw Sloan in the town square, walking away from her baby and leaving the stroller unattended. Nicole adds that she knows it’s not her baby and she’s accepted that, but when she saw him all alone, she felt a bond that she can’t explain and declares that taking him home felt like the right thing to do.

Chad goes to see Paulina and says he was in the area so he figured he would drop some papers off. Paulina says she’s glad to see him as she was wondering if he took her advice and talked to Stephanie. Chad confirms that he spoke to her, so Paulina asks what happened and if they are back on good terms.

Harris meets Stephanie in the park. Stephanie is glad that he found the missing baby. Harris calls it a huge relief. Harris asks how she is. Stephanie admits she’s a little freaked out and confesses that she doesn’t remember how she wound up in his bed or much of anything after they left the Pub last night. Harris is not surprised as she was wasted. Stephanie reveals that she remembers they kissed which Harris confirms. Harris notes that he was a little drunk too and he shouldn’t have let it happen. Harris tells Stephanie that it was a mistake and he’s sorry.

Sloan tells Eric that she wants to hear Nicole’s story but she is exhausted so she just wants to go home with their baby. Eric says he understands and says he can handle things here. Rafe then comes out of the interrogation room and calls Eric and Sloan in, telling them that they need to hear this. Rafe asks if Nicole wants to tell them what happened. Nicole admits to them that she didn’t find the baby, she took him.

Alex asks Chanel what’s going on in her world. Chanel informs him that she and Johnny are back together. Alex calls that great. Chanel says she really loves him still but she has one worry that he has to keep between them. Chanel notes that Johnny always has some other girl after him and that he can be a player, but admits that she can be too. Alex jokes that he is the #1 player in the universe but that doesn’t mean they can’t be good guys too sometimes. Chanel says she often thinks about the very interesting time that she, Alex, and Allie had. Alex agrees that it was certainly interesting and calls it pretty great which Chanel agrees with. Alex tells her that he still feels bad about what happened between he and Allie afterwards as he’s sure she really misses her and he does too. Chanel admits that she does miss Allie, but says sometimes things just aren’t meant to be.

Paulina is sorry to hear Chad and Stephanie have broken up as she was praying they would work things out. Chad says he was too but the truth is he knew that because of his stupid mistakes and issues about being in a serious relationship, he knew it was over and it just took him time to accept it. Paulina points out that they will still see each other at work so maybe they will feel different but Chad reveals that he resigned from SJPR which Paulina says she’s sorry to hear, but she understands. Paulina says she will miss working with Chad since he’s smart, talented, and makes her laugh. Chad says that anybody who gets to work with Paulina or be in her orbit is very lucky.

Harris and Stephanie sit together in the park as Harris explains that he took Stephanie to his room since he couldn’t take her to Jada’s room since she was passed out. Harris notes that Stephanie was in no shape to travel and could barely make it up the stairs. Stephanie questions waking up in his t-shirt which Harris explains was because she threw up all over her clothes. Harris says he gave her his shirt, she changed, he put her to bed and they both passed out. Stephanie asks if nothing happened between them then. Harris realizes what she thought but assures that nothing happened and he wouldn’t lie to her about that. Stephanie asks if they can keep this between them and forget that it ever happened. Harris responds that he’s sorry but he can’t.

Sloan questions Nicole taking her baby as she thought they were done with her thinking their baby was her baby, but she’s clearly still totally deluded. Nicole says she just saw the baby all alone and she lost control. Nicole knows it was wrong and swears it will never happen again. Sloan agrees because she’s going to be behind bars. Sloan declares that she doesn’t care that Nicole is EJ’s wife, she wants her prosecuted. EJ suggests they all take a breather but Sloan refuses as she wants Nicole in prison. Sloan warns that if EJ won’t make that happen, she will call the state attorney general.

Paulina gives Chad coloring books for his kids as a parting gift from the mayor’s office. Chad says they will be thrilled as they’ve been having a rough time since Stephanie moved out. Paulina encourages that they are lucky to have such a loving and caring dad. Chad thanks her but he’s concerned he’s not enough. Paulina suggests that at some point when he’s ready, he can get them a mom. Chad doesn’t know since he couldn’t make it work with Stephanie, so maybe it’s time to accept there is no one else for him and he will never be able to get over Abigail as she was just his one great love. Paulina tells him to stop talking nonsense. Paulina knows he’s been through Hell and that the pain of losing his wife is something he’ll never completely get over. Paulina adds that they are not meant to live their lives alone and says he needs someone to love and for someone to love him. Chad argues that lots of people get by fine being alone. Paulina brings up raising Chanel on her own after her father died, so she knows what he’s going through and she thought she could do it all on her own too but she was miserable. Paulina says once she got another chance at love with Abe, she got to fully experience again how great life can be. Chad assures that he takes her words seriously but his only thoughts right now are to be the best father he can be and he will have to hope that’s enough.

Stephanie doesn’t understand why she and Harris can’t forget what happened yesterday. Harris points out that he and Ava are dating and if their relationship is going to grow, it has to be based on honesty and trust. Stephanie asks if he can keep her name out of it since she doesn’t want the mafia princess who tried to kill her mom finding out that she made out with the guy she’s dating. Harris assures that Ava won’t react bad once he explains the circumstances. Harris believes that 100% transparency is the way to go in any relationship, so he has to tell Ava. Stephanie calls him a good man. Stephanie wishes he was like the rest of the people in Salem with deep dark secrets, but totally respects that he wants to be honest with Ava and says she’ll just have to deal with that. Harris tells her to take care of herself and to stick to club soda tonight. Stephanie assures that she learned her lesson and wishes him luck with Ava. Stephanie then leaves the park. Harris calls Ava and says he’s coming to the Bistro because they need to talk about something.

Chanel returns home from shopping and finds Paulina asleep on the couch. Chanel remarks that Paulina said there was nothing to worry about.

Alex runs in to Stephanie in the town square and swears that he feels like he’s running in to everyone he knows today as Chad then appears as well.

Baby Jude wakes up crying. Eric suggests to Sloan that they step outside to talk so they don’t upset Jude as he worries that he can sense their stress. Eric and Sloan exit the room. Rafe then announces that he’s sorry but under the circumstances, he has to arrest Nicole.

Eric tells Sloan that he doesn’t believe Nicole did this with malicious intent. Sloan asks how he can say that when she stole their baby. Eric suggests Nicole could’ve prevented a tragedy if someone else would have taken the baby. Sloan asks if he’s saying this is her fault. Eric says no and just thinks they should show compassion to Nicole and be grateful that their son was brought back safe and unharmed. Sloan argues that Nicole could come and take their baby anytime she wants. Eric assures she won’t do it again and believes that she’s going to get help. Eric declares that Nicole is going to heal and they need to as well. Eric insists that forgiveness leads to peace as he hugs Sloan.

Nicole argues that she brought the baby back and was just trying to protect him. EJ adds that Rafe knows damn well what Nicole has been through lately. Rafe states that what happened is still a kidnapping so he’s going to have to read her rights. Sloan and Eric then return to the room with Jude. Sloan declares that won’t be necessary and claims that she asked Nicole to babysit because she was tired and there was no crime here. EJ says that’s good enough for him as district attorney. Rafe gets what they are trying to do and says he feels bad for Nicole too, but tells EJ that she needs help. Nicole insists that she will get it. Eric declares they are done here as he and Sloan exit with Jude. Rafe then follows them out. Nicole asks EJ what just happened. EJ responds that he has no idea.

Sloan asks Eric to take Jude to the car while she stops to use the restroom so Eric puts Jude in the stroller and exits.

EJ tells Nicole that he will make sure everything is good with Rafe and then they will go home. EJ kisses Nicole and exits the room. Sloan then storms back in and tells Nicole to shut up and listen to her. Sloan swears that if Nicole ever comes after her child again, she will make her life hell in ways she cannot even imagine. Sloan then storms back out.

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Harris wakes up in bed with Stephanie and wonders what he has done..

Nicole joins EJ in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells him that she’s going for a walk around the lake to get some fresh air. EJ offers to go with her but Nicole assures that she will be fine on her own as she is feeling a bit better this morning. Nicole admits last night was hard but says now that she knows their baby is at peace, she is at peace too. Nicole says she will be back soon and kisses EJ. EJ tells her to have fun and sits down with his phone as Nicole exits the mansion. Nicole stops and looks at the spot where she and EJ scattered the ashes and thinks back to last night.

Eric and Sloan are woken up by Jude crying. Eric starts to get up but Sloan stops him and says he did all the changing and needs his sleep. Sloan decides taking Jude for a walk might put him to sleep so she brings him to the stroller. Sloan tells Eric that she will stop by the bakery for coffee and donuts. Sloan then takes Jude and exits as Eric tries to go back to sleep.

Leo sleeps on a park bench until he’s woken up by kids throwing something at him. Leo complains that they ruined a great dream where an evil demon was about to get her comeuppance. Leo declares that she will get it in real life because Sloan has it coming and it’s going to come on hard.

Sloan walks through the town square with her baby Jude until she gets a call from Leo. Sloan asks what he wants. Leo responds that he wants her head on a platter. Sloan says she’s with the baby and can’t talk right now. Leo remarks that she means she’s with Nicole’s baby. Sloan repeats that it’s not a good time. Leo warns that it will be much worse if she doesn’t listen. Leo knows she already knows that Dimitri was sent to super max, so he doesn’t know when or if he will see him again. Sloan says she’s really sorry but there’s nothing she can do in a federal prison. Leo argues that she should’ve done something before he was sent there because she promised that if he turned himself in, she would have the most serious charges dropped. Sloan tells Leo to stop yelling and asks what he wants from her. Leo says he already told her that he wants money and power which still won’t make up for the fact that he’s not with Dimitri, so he will hate her for the rest of his life. Sloan gets that he’s upset but says she needs time to figure things out. Leo threatens to put it out to the world that the baby’s real parents are Nicole and EJ. Sloan pleads with him. Leo warns to get him everything he requested or he will make sure she is suffering the same pain that he is suffering right now. Leo then hangs up.

Marlena and Roman sit together at the Brady Pub, talking about how they’ve never seen Eric so happy. Marlena calls it wonderful to have a new grandchild. Roman jokes about going through the toy store daily. They relate to scrolling through pictures of the baby. Marlena talks about having so much to look forward to. Marlena knows they were skeptical in the beginning about the relationship since Eric had broken up with Nicole and they had their concerns about Sloan, but she thinks they are going to do all they can to make this relationship work. Roman states that they are a family now, so he hopes they can for the baby. Marlena hopes they can really enjoy the happiness that a new baby brings.

Sloan gets baby Jude to fall asleep. Sloan looks through her purse and realizes she left her wallet at the Bakery. Sloan leaves Jude in his stroller and goes back to the Bakery to get her wallet. After she walks away, someone appears in black gloves and steals the stroller. Sloan returns and begins to panic, shouting for help as someone stole her baby.

Harris gets upset by a text message which wakes up Stephanie. Stephanie wakes up confused, questioning what happened. Harris tells her that they can talk later as he has to go to the police station because there’s been a baby abduction.

Eric is woken up by a phone call from Sloan, who tells him that the baby is gone. Sloan cries that someone took him after she took her eyes off of him for five seconds. Sloan tells Eric that she’s in the town square and someone stole their baby boy.

Marlena tells Roman that she wonders how Sloan will handle everything with her career. Roman states that he can’t see Sloan giving that up as she’s very ambitious and driven, but raising an infant is a very demanding job. Marlena gets a call from Eric and says they were just talking about him. Eric informs her that Jude has been kidnapped.

EJ remains at home when he gets an alert on his phone about another missing baby.

Rafe and Harris walk through the town square. Rafe says he’ll get Sloan’s statement while Harris interviews witnesses. Sloan cries for Rafe to help her and explains that she left her baby in the stroller as she went in to the Bakery for five seconds and when she came back out, he was gone. Sloan cries asking where her baby is as Rafe hugs her. Eric then arrives and hugs Sloan, asking what’s going on. Sloan explains that she went back to the Bakery to get her wallet and questions what kind of mother leaves her baby. Eric tells her to calm down and answer Rafe’s questions. Rafe asks if she saw anyone nearby. Sloan cries that she didn’t and says she was on the phone with a coffee in her other hand so she was distracted. Sloan talks about how Jude had just went to sleep she didn’t want to wake him up and left him alone. Harris comes over and says he interviewed a few people but they didn’t see anything. Harris asks if Sloan has any idea who might have done this. Sloan claims she doesn’t know anybody. Eric asks to talk to Rafe so they step aside. Eric tells Rafe that he hates to even think it, but brings up Nicole once taking Sami’s baby. Rafe says he will head to the DiMera Mansion now to talk to her.

EJ calls Nicole and leaves a message, saying she must be having a nice walk as she’s been gone a long time. EJ suggests they have brunch when she gets back and asks her to check in as he’s getting a bit worried.

Stephanie comes downstairs at the Pub and sneaks out the back door which Leo sees as he enters the Pub with the baby stroller. Leo calls that interesting, questioning why Stephanie would spend the night at the Pub.

Stephanie runs in to Tripp in the park and tells him that she had a rough night and did something really stupid. Tripp asks if she wants to talk about it since his shift doesn’t start for awhile. Stephanie calls that kind of him but says it’s kind of fuzzy so she doesn’t want to get into it. Stephanie adds that she has a massive headache and a wicked hangover. Stephanie asks if Tripp has a cure to recommend. Tripp brings up a smoothie that Wendy swears by but Stephanie feels that will make it worse. Stephanie says that’s enough about her stupidity and asks how Tripp has been. Tripp says he’s been good and working long hours. Tripp mentions that Steve told him that she was moving back in with he and Kayla. Stephanie complains about Steve telling everyone everything. Tripp points out that he is her brother, so he should know these things. Stephanie agrees and apologizes as she just feels awful about it. Tripp asks what made her move out of her place with Chad since Steve didn’t give him the details on that. Stephanie informs him that Chad was insanely jealous of her ex, Everett, who came to Salem, sort of to find her but also for a job at the Spectator. Stephanie explains that she and Everett started working together and Chad didn’t like that, so he bought Gwen’s half of the paper just to fire Everett. Tripp calls that pretty extreme and crappy. Stephanie says for her, it was the last straw.

EJ answers the door at the DiMera Mansion to see Rafe. Rafe asks if Nicole is there and says he’s called but it’s gone straight to voicemail. EJ informs him that she went for a walk and asks how he can help. Rafe mentions the kidnapping which EJ says he saw the alert. Rafe informs him that it was Eric and Sloan’s baby that was taken from the town square. EJ is shocked and says they just saw them last night. Rafe asks if he has any idea when Nicole will be back. EJ says he’s not sure but questions if Nicole is a suspect in the kidnapping. Rafe says he’s just trying to find the baby. EJ questions if he thinks Nicole is capable of this when they just scattered the ashes of their baby last night. EJ states that for the first time, Nicole is at peace and went to give Eric and Sloan a gift last night, to say sorry for the pain she caused. Rafe says he’s glad she’s at peace but he still needs to talk to her. EJ argues that Nicole doesn’t need this right now as she’s been through enough already and declares that she had nothing to do with the kidnapping. EJ yells at Rafe to go find the actual culprit and leave them the hell alone.

Sloan and Eric meet Roman and Marlena at the police station. Sloan asks them not to judge her as she knows she shouldn’t have left her baby alone. Marlena encourages that no one is blaming her and she doesn’t want her to blame herself. Marlena says the important thing is finding the baby and that should be everyone’s focus right now. Harris sits with Sloan and says they will be posting photos up everywhere. Sloan doesn’t understand how a baby just disappears and cries that she turned her back for just a few seconds. Leo then arrives at the station with the stroller. Sloan can’t believe it was him. Leo then claims that he just found the stroller in an alley but there was no baby inside. Leo claims he wishes he had found her baby since she’s his lawyer and got him out of jail, so he owes her everything.

Rafe understands that EJ has been through his own personal Hell in losing his son but clarifies that he’s not accusing Nicole of anything and just needs to talk to her. Rafe tells EJ to just be rational and that he’s just doing his job. EJ says okay but points out that Nicole is not around. EJ remembers putting a locator on her phone and uses it to find out where she is. EJ then discovers that her phone is still in the house which means she left it and that’s why she’s not answering his calls. Rafe points out that Nicole’s car is still in the driveway which EJ notes doesn’t make sense since she said she was going to the lake and she would’ve had to have driven there. Rafe points out that the lake is next to the town square. EJ repeats that Nicole did not kidnap that child. EJ asks where Nicole would’ve taken him without a vehicle. EJ tells Rafe to focus on trying to find Nicole instead. EJ wonders why she left her phone and where the hell she could’ve disappeared to.

Tripp tells Stephanie that he’s so sorry for what she’s going through. Tripp questions Chad feeling so threatened by Everett that he’d resort to getting him fired. Stephanie doesn’t think Chad would be as threatened if they weren’t already having serious problems. Tripp didn’t know that as they seemed so happy together. Stephanie responds that they were, but Chad’s still grieving Abigail and still thinks of her as the love of his life. Tripp knows that had to be very tough on her which Stephanie confirms. Stephanie adds that she just found out a couple days ago that before the accident, Everett was going to propose and bought an engagement ring for her, so when he came to Salem, he thought he’d put it on her finger but she was with Chad. Tripp asks if now she thinks she and Everett might get back together now that she and Chad have broken up or if she’s hoping that she and Chad can work things out.

Harris thanks Leo and says he’ll have the stroller dusted for prints. Harris tells Leo to let him know if he remembers anything to help find the baby. Leo remarks that he’s so sorry about this turn of events and says he’ll be praying for all of them as he leaves the station. Sloan claims she needs to go freshen up, so she exits. Eric tells Roman and Marlena to go home and rest, but Roman doesn’t think they will rest much until they find the baby. Marlena encourages Eric to stay positive as she hugs him. Eric says he’ll keep them posted if he hears anything. Roman encourages that they will find the baby as he hugs Eric. Roman and Marlena then exit together.

Sloan confronts Leo in the interrogation room, accusing him of stealing her baby to get her to concede to his blackmail demands. Leo questions how that makes sense when he brought the stroller in. Sloan argues that he’s trying to deflect suspicion from himself. Leo insists that he brought the evidence in so that the child could be found. Leo adds that if Sloan really thought he had the baby, she would’ve told the police that and explained what his motive would be, but she couldn’t do that because then she’d have to admit it’s not her baby and her entire world would be blown up. Sloan declares that she’s done talking to him. Leo remarks that she’s not fit to be a mother, calling her mean and selfish. Leo adds that maybe he does know where the baby is. Sloan demands Leo tell her. Leo asks why he should tell her when he asks and asks but doesn’t receive. Sloan asks what he wants. Leo says a place to live would be nice along with a boyfriend and savings account. Leo warns that all he has is her dirty little secret which he can blow out of the water any time he chooses. Leo tells her that the clock is ticking and then storms out.

EJ tells Rafe that the servants are searching the house for Nicole’s phone but there’s no sign of it yet. Rafe adds that he made some calls and she didn’t take public transportation. EJ notes that her clothes are still there. EJ knows Rafe is thinking it’s too much of a coincidence that Nicole and the baby went missing at the same time, especially given Nicole’s history. EJ insists that someone must have taken Nicole to get to him, suggesting Clyde Weston or Ava. EJ tells Rafe to find his wife and bring her back to him. Rafe assures that he’s doing his damndest and decides he’ll try to have Wendy geo locate her. Rafe says he’ll be in touch and exits. EJ wonders where Nicole could be. EJ then looks over at the tunnels and wonders if it’s possible, so he goes to enter the secret passage.

Stephanie tells Tripp that she’s really worried about Chad’s kids, Thomas and Charlotte, as she loves them so much and they already lost their mom so suddenly and tragically. Stephanie says they didn’t love her in the same way, but she knows she was like a mother figure to them. Tripp tells Stephanie that she has to do what feels right for her and no one else. Tripp knows the kids will be really sad for awhile but encourages that they will be okay. Tripp goes over Stephanie finding out that Everett hadn’t ghosted her and planned to propose, but she stayed with Chad. Stephanie assures that she loved Chad and that she would be fickle to fall out love with him and in with someone else. Tripp asks if she’s talked to Chad. Stephanie explains that he came to see her last night but Alex was there and Chad jumped to the wrong conclusion and acted like a jerk, so she left the two of them there. Stephanie thinks back to kissing Harris. Tripp asks her what happened. Stephanie says she had too much to drink and that’s how she ended up in the state she’s in. Tripp says Chad showed up so he must have had something to say and asks if she wants to know what that was. Tripp suggests she call Chad and talk to him. Tripp says they are both really good people and seemed to have something great going on, so he encourages her not to throw it away so easily. Stephanie thanks him for the brotherly advice. Tripp wants her to be happy and tells her to take care of herself which means no drinking tonight. Tripp says he has to get to work as they hug. Tripp then walks away. Stephanie then pulls out her phone and calls Everett. Stephanie asks how he’s doing and says she hoped they could grab a coffee.

Rafe returns to the police station and tells Harris that there’s no news on the baby and no luck at the DiMera Mansion while now Nicole is missing. Harris asks if he thinks Nicole took the baby. Rafe says he would suspect that but her car is still at the house along with her clothes and her phone.

EJ goes down the tunnels to the wine cellar searching for Nicole.

Sloan paces in the interrogation room and thinks back to arguing with Leo on the phone. Sloan tells herself that Leo took the baby to blackmail her, so now she has to tell them the truth as she exits the room. Eric tells Sloan that he was getting worried and asks what’s going on. Sloan tells Eric that there is something she needs to tell him.

EJ enters the wine cellar and finds Nicole with the baby. Nicole tells EJ that she’s so sorry as he hugs her.

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Xander brings baby Victoria to the hospital which excites Sarah, who says she missed her so much and that it’s hard to be away from her for two days. Xander relates to it being hard for him too to be away from her for the next two days, but admits he likes seeing Sarah.

Marlena is in her office and finishes a call with a patient. John then arrives to surprise her.

Johnny and Holly come in to the DiMera Mansion after practicing fencing. Holly credits Johnny for being her teacher. Johnny goes to get them some water as Holly smiles at him.

Chanel asks Paulina which dress she should wear as she and Johnny are going to dinner at the Bistro. Paulina comments on them spending a lot of time together these days. Paulina hopes they are not getting too serious too fast. Paulina likes Johnny but thinks Chanel needs to guard her heart a bit more. Chanel states that they have been very honest about everything that’s happened and they both think there is something between them that may be worth fighting for. Chanel then informs her that Johnny is planning a surprise for what would’ve been their second anniversary and she can’t wait. Chanel declares that it feels so good to put all the drama and dark days behind.

Nicole and EJ eat together at the Bistro. EJ jokes about Nicole not wanting dessert but then eating it. EJ says it warms his heart to see her smile. Nicole admits that bringing a baby gift to Eric and Sloan did lift her spirits. EJ tells her that he admires her strength and resilience. Nicole admits she’s starting to feel like she’s coming out of the dark a little.

Sarah thanks Xander for bringing Victoria to the hospital and saving her a trip. Xander mentions her being welcome to come over any time. Xander adds that Victoria slept through the night which surprises Sarah. She asks what his secret is. Xander admits he sang a Scottish lullaby which she calls so sweet and jokes that she will have to learn that. Sarah talks about being wiped out from work. Xander says he’s there to help and for whatever she needs.

John says he got Marlena’s text that she’s working late so he came to see if she wanted dinner or anything else. Marlena wishes she had more time in the day. John understands it’s hard for her to say no to people who need her help. Marlena knows she needs to find a balance between her patients’ needs and her needs, but says it’s so hard at this time of year because people are depressed, anxious, and struggling.

Nicole wonders if they should’ve got a Christmas tree and says she needs to remember to be grateful for what she does have like Holly. Nicole feels Holly deserve a good birthday and Christmas and she hasn’t been there for her. EJ is sure she understands. Nicole comments that Holly is a kid and wonders how much a kid can really understand what an adult is going through. Nicole adds that she is glad that Holly has had Johnny to lean on, but he’s older so she wishes that Holly would get out and hang out with people her age. EJ mentions that Johnny said something about something brewing between Holly and Tate which surprises Nicole.

Johnny adds some scotch to his water. Holly jokes that she’ll take some too but Johnny says maybe in about five years. Holly then gets a text from Tate, asking if they are on for tonight. Holly responds not tonight because she has plans. Holly suggests she and Johnny order food but Johnny informs her that he’s taking Chanel to dinner at the Bistro.

Paulina tells Chanel that she couldn’t muster up the strength to walk to the kitchen. Chanel asks if Abe’s memory is coming back. Paulina says no, but she did invite him to join them for Christmas and he said yes. Chanel is glad to hear. Chanel decides she’ll invite Johnny too and if they have Eli, Lani, and the kids coming home, it will be the best Christmas ever. Paulina then informs Chanel that she has some bad news. Paulina reveals that she called Eli today and found out that Lani’s release has been delayed because of paperwork being backlogged, so he doesn’t think she’ll be out before Christmas. Chanel calls that BS. Paulina complains about Lani being kept in prison when she should be free and being kept away from her family at this time of year. Paulina cries that it’s so wrong as Chanel hugs her.

Holly tells Johnny that EJ and Nicole are going to the Bistro tonight, so it might be a little weird to have a hot date with Chanel when they are in the room, so maybe he could go another night. Johnny says he doesn’t mind EJ and Nicole being in the room and figures they’ll be done by the time he gets there anyway. Johnny suggests Holly call Tate and hang out with him, calling him a pretty good kid. Holly remarks that boys his age only think about one thing and she prefers a guy that’s more mature. Johnny says he has to shower or he’s going to be late, so he’ll see her later. Johnny then heads upstairs. Holly pulls out her phone and texts Tate that plans have changed and suggests they have dinner.

EJ and Nicole head home to the DiMera Mansion. Nicole calls it a beautiful night and EJ points out the mistletoe hung at the door, so they kiss.

John tells Marlena that he’s been waiting for her to come home to give this to her but decides maybe she wants to keep it in her office as he presents her with a framed photo of baby Jude. Marlena is excited and talks about being so happy for Eric and Sloan. Marlena mentions Eric having the baby at the hospital the other day for the DNA test. Marlena says she feels for Nicole but claiming to be the baby’s mother caused so much upheaval. John says maybe the DNA test put all that to rest since there’s no arguing with facts. Marlena thinks Nicole is accepting it, so she hopes she gets the help that she needs to see this through.

Xander tells Sarah that he can hang out for a bit if she needs more time to finish up. Sarah informs him that she just signed out so she is good to go. Sarah comments that Victoria is starting to look like Xander. Xander jokes that he’d rather her look like Sarah. Sarah holds Xander’s hand but then pulls away and says she has to check on a patient real quick so she’ll be right back.

Paulina tells Chanel that she’s fine and just feeling overwhelmed between the news about Lani and work. Chanel decides she will call Johnny to come over so they can order in because she doesn’t want to leave Paulina alone. Paulina insists that she’s fine and tells Chanel to go out with Johnny and have a nice evening while she goes to bed because she’s so tired. Chanel asks if she’s sure. Paulina says she’s positive that she just needs a good night sleep and tells Chanel to go get ready for her date.

John tells Marlena that they never forget those they loved and lost, especially the little angels as he hugs her. Sarah walks in and hopes she’s not interrupting but they tell her to come in. John offers to get them coffee as he steps out. Marlena asks Sarah what’s going on. Sarah responds that she’s just terrified that she’s making a huge mistake.

Xander talks to baby Victoria about her looking more like Sarah. John approaches, so Xander greets him but John just walks on to the coffee. Xander goes to John and says he can tell him to get lost, but asks if he can ask him for advice.

EJ brings Nicole in to the living room where he surprises her with a Christmas tree, explaining that he had the staff set it up while they were out. Nicole says they will have to get an extra holiday bonus. Nicole thanks EJ and says it’s beautiful. Holly and Johnny come back in, surprised to see the Christmas tree. Holly thought they weren’t doing that this year and that Nicole cancelled Christmas. Nicole says she didn’t and explains that she just thought she couldn’t do Christmas like they normally do this year and admits that this Christmas didn’t turn out like she thought it would, but she knows she is incredibly blessed to have Holly in her life along with Johnny and EJ. Nicole declares that they have each other and they are all together as a family. Johnny hates to cut the moment short but says he has a date with Chanel. Holly mentions that she has her own plans too. Nicole tells her to be home by 10. Johnny remembers that a package was hand delivered today and points it out on the coffee table. Johnny and Holly then exit. EJ bets they got their first Christmas present and goes to look but finds out that it’s from the funeral home. EJ says they don’t have to do this but Nicole asks him to just open it. Nicole pulls out the box that is believed to be their baby’s ashes.

Sarah tells Marlena that she’s allowing herself to get sucked in by Xander again. Sarah talks about how many years they’ve known each other and how her stomach feels when he looks in to her eyes. Sarah says she would think she learned her lesson after always regretting letting her guard down, but now they have a child together so the stakes are so much higher. Sarah points out that they work so great together as friends and are successfully co-parenting. Sarah asks why she would change any of that and wonders if she should just stick to the status quo. Marlena asks if that’s what she wants to do.

Xander tells John that he knows asking him for advice is out of the blue but talks about how John and Marlena have been through so much, reunited after being torn apart, and their history is the stuff of romantic legend. Xander hoped maybe John would be willing to give him some tips since he’s heard that John wasn’t always the man he is today and had his dalliance with the dark side. Xander says that most people think he’s a bad person, including himself sometimes. John admits he thinks Xander is an ass and a screw-up, but he’s also a firm believer that people grow and change because he did.

Holly joins Tate in the town square. Tate says he’s glad she could make it and she looks great. Tate asks what happened to her other plans. Holly claims that she decided she’d rather hang out with him. Tate tells her that she’ll be glad she did and mentions having the Basic Black gold card. Tate tells Holly they can do whatever she wants, joking that they could jet off to Paris or San Francisco or take a limo to Chicago. Holly sees Johnny and Chanel walking through the town square and then tells Tate that she can’t just jet off somewhere since she has to be close to her mom with everything that’s been happening. Holly then suggests they just have dinner at the Bistro. Tate feels that’s not too exciting. Holly claims they’ll work up to something for next time. Holly mentions hearing the Bistro just opened and has a new menu so she’d kill for a shrimp cocktail. Tate tells her whatever she wants as the sky is the limit and they walk off together.

Chanel and Johnny sit down for dinner at the Bistro. Tate and Holly then arrive. Chanel questions what they are doing here as this is not exactly a hopping teen hang out. Johnny figured Holly would’ve mentioned that when he told her they were coming. Chanel says that would explain it. Johnny thought they had finally accepted that Chanel was wrong about Holly having a crush on him. Chanel says she’s now not 100% convinced. Johnny insists that Holly is like his little sister and she’s on a date with Tate, so he thinks Chanel is reading too much in to this.

Nicole tells EJ that every time she feels like there’s light at the end of the tunnel, she gets another big blow. Nicole talks about how just tonight she was feeling better and like maybe she could go back to work but now she can’t do it. EJ tells Nicole that maybe this is God’s way of helping them, by showing them a way of having a sense of closure and laying their baby to rest. EJ offers to arrange a service in the DiMera Mausoleum, surrounded by family but Nicole says she wants it to just be the two of them and she wants to spread his ashes somewhere where he feels close by. EJ responds that he knows the perfect place.

Sarah tells Marlena that the status quo is not what she wants and questions how she could ever be just friends with Xander when there’s so much history between them. Marlena asks if he feels the same way. Sarah says she thinks so as she’s getting all the familiar signals. Sarah feels she knows Marlena will tell her to make a mental check list of the pros and cons of getting back together which she’s already done. Marlena states that she’s clearly aware of the situation so it sounds like she’s taking this very seriously. Sarah assures that she is and thanks her for listening. Sarah wishes she knew what the future held. Marlena suggests that Sarah do what she can to stay in the moment as she has an amazing life right now with a baby girl. Marlena encourages her to enjoy her baby because it goes so fast.

John tells Xander that he and Sarah have created a beautiful child together, so they need to do right by that child which means he has to turn over a new leaf and for good this time, not just for his sake but especially for Sarah and Victoria. Sarah comes over and apologizes for interrupting again. John says he was just telling Xander what a precious daughter he has. Sarah thanks him and agrees. John decides he will go see if Marlena is ready to go, so he tells them to enjoy their evening. Sarah thanks John as he walks away. Xander asks Sarah if she’d be okay with him walking her and Victoria home. Sarah responds that she would like that very much.

Johnny tells Chanel to just forget about Holly and Tate and everyone else in the restaurant as he just wants tonight to be focused on them. Johnny asks how her day was. Chanel says it was actually really crazy with all the Christmas cookies she was decorating at the Bakery. Johnny asks if Paulina can help. Chanel says Paulina is even more exhausted than she is with Abe, her job, and Lani’s prison release being delayed so she won’t be home for Christmas. Chanel says that Paulina was excited to have the whole family together, so she’s pretty down about it. Johnny offers to ask EJ to pull some strings. Chanel points out that EJ is the district attorney of Salem so she doesn’t think he can do anything about Lani being in federal prison in Washington DC. Johnny says he doesn’t know since EJ always says to never underestimate the DiMeras as they have their ways.

Holly and Tate sit down for dinner at the Bistro. Holly comments on Tate not eating. Tate angrily tells her that he knows what’s going on, complaining that he offered her anything in the world and she chose the Bistro because of Johnny. Holly claims that she had no idea he would be there.

Chanel tells Johnny that if there’s anything he could do to get Lani released, he can go for it since Paulina’s connections don’t spread as far as she needs and she could use any help she can get. Johnny responds that he’s happy to help his former mother-in-law, especially because she might be his future.

EJ and Nicole exit the DiMera Mansion with the box of what they believe is their baby’s ashes. EJ suggests a spot next to the mansion which Nicole calls perfect. Nicole asks EJ to go inside and get her scarf because she’s cold so he heads back inside. Nicole begins to talk to God and says she knows it’s been a while since she’s checked in and she’s sure he’s not thrilled with all the sins she’s committed and the people she’s hurt. Nicole asks for God’s forgiveness and prays that he gives her the strength to heal. Nicole begs him to look after her baby until the day they reunite. Nicole declares that she will see her baby again along with his brother and sister. Nicole cries that until then, he will always be in her heart. EJ comes back out with her scarf and apologizes for taking a minute to find it. EJ then asks if they are ready, so they open the box and EJ removes the bag from inside. EJ takes Nicole’s hand and then scatters the ashes.

John returns to Marlena’s office and mentions just seeing Sarah leave, so he hopes she’s ready to do the same. Marlena responds that she has a lot of paper work. John thinks she’s finished for today. Marlena jokes that he’s in charge of her work. John says he’s not but if she decides to come home with him now, she’ll discover a few surprises waiting for her. Marlena says she’d be glad to come home with him as they hug. John calls her his everything. Marlena declares that they are so lucky.

Xander and Sarah walk through the town square with Victoria. They joke about Victoria crying during her first photo with Santa. They talk about learning from the past. Sarah spots a beautiful dollhouse. They both state they are going to buy it for Victoria. Sarah tells Xander that he should but Xander says Sarah should, so they compromise that they can both get it for her from mom and dad. They agree that they would like that very much. Sarah says Victoria is too small to play with it, but they can put it in her room as a symbol of family.

Tate asks if Holly thinks he’s stupid. Holly says of course not but Tate declares that he’s done with her using him to get closer to Johnny. Tate remarks that he can’t wait to get back to school. Holly asks if he really has to go back. Tate says it beats living here and questions why she’d care anyway. Holly comments that not that many people in Salem get her. Tate questions if she’s saying she actually likes having him around. Holly says she does a little, but reminds him that he did say he would help her with Johnny. Tate declares he’s now saying he won’t anymore. Tate tells Holly to wake up because it’s never going to happen between them and is just some crazy fantasy. Holly brings up Johnny spending two hours teaching her fencing today. Tate argues that Johnny looks at her like a sister and that’s all she will ever be to him. Tate adds that Johnny is too old and storms out of the Bistro.

Johnny reminds Chanel that there are certain perks to marrying into a rich and powerful family. Chanel reminds him that she comes from one as well with a rich and powerful single mother at least. Chanel says she’s grown a lot since coming to Salem and she realizes it’s not material things that make her happy. Chanel feels she needs to be courted and romanced. Johnny asks if she’s saying she doesn’t need to live like a queen, but just to be treated like one. Johnny jokes that he bows down to her as the ruler of her heart as they kiss. Holly watches on in disappointment.

EJ and Nicole go back in to the living room. EJ asks if she’s alright. Nicole says she thinks so and that being outside under the stars gave her peace. EJ feels their baby is one of those stars. Nicole feels he’s closer than that. EJ then surprises Nicole with a gift of a Christmas ornament representing their son. Nicole tells EJ that she doesn’t know how she would’ve gotten through this without him. EJ feels the same as they kiss. EJ and Nicole hang the ornament on the tree and declare that every year they will hang it for their son and they wil never forget him.

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