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EJ is at the hospital on the phone with Harold, assuring that Gabi will be fine. EJ says she’s in the ICU but is expected to make a full recovery, so he will let her know that he called as they hang up. Holly then arrives and tells EJ that she heard about the explosion at the mansion so she ran right over. Holly hugs EJ, thankful that he is alright.

Tate is at home and calls Holly, leaving a message that it’s the third time he’s called and he knows she’s pissed about EJ not charging Brady with Sarah’s hit and run, but he hoped they could talk things out. Sophia then shows up at Tate’s door, surprising him.

Eric runs in to Brady at the Pub. Eric talks about finishing the photoshoot for Body & Soul as a favor to Abe and Kate. Eric asks how Brady is doing. Brady says he’s as good as can be expected and that he was just checking on Ava after she got attacked by a maniac who tried to slit her throat. Eric is shocked and asks if she’s okay. Brady confirms that she is. Eric says that’s good to hear but notes that he didn’t realize Brady and Ava were friends. Brady responds that they actually got close on the night that he fell off the wagon as they got wasted together. Brady knows he must be questioning why she would do that when she knows he was in recovery. Brady adds that Ava tried to stop him but knew there was no way she could. Brady then remarks that maybe if he listened to Ava that night, Sarah wouldn’t be in a wheelchair.

Xander helps Sarah in to bed while Sarah complains about wanting to make the move on her own, insisting that she has to learn to do things on herself. Xander says he wants to cater to her every wish, so Sarah asks him to promise not to go after Brady again.

EJ tells Holly that he is touched by her concern and assumes that means he’s back in her good graces. Holly says just because she didn’t want to see him blown to bits doesn’t mean she’s over him lying about Jude’s paternity. EJ says he deeply regrets the choice, but he was desperate to save his marriage. Holly gets that being desperate can make them do awful, stupid things. EJ calls her kind and empathetic. Holly notes that EJ was kind and empathetic to her finding out that Eric drove drunk and killed her father. Holly then asks what EJ is doing to make sure Brady pays for what he did to Sarah.

Xander tells Sarah that he can’t tell her he’s done going after Brady after he just confessed to mowing her down and walking away free, questioning where the justice is in that. Sarah knows how unfair it is but complains that Xander is obsessed with making Brady pay and with revenge, even though she has repeatedly told him that what’s best for them is to move forward. Sarah reminds him that Victoria needs their full attention. Xander is sorry that him being upset makes her upset, but she’s the reason he can’t let it go. Xander argues that he wants justice for her but Sarah says she doesn’t want it and it’s only causing her anxiety. Sarah declares that what’s important to her is figuring out how to get around without the use of her legs, so she can be there for their daughter. Sarah adds that if Xander really wants to be there for her, then he will forgive and forget for their sake. Xander swears to do whatever it takes to help her figure out how to be there for Victoria, but declares that he will never forget what Brady did to her and he’s never going to forgive him.

Eric tells Brady that he can’t punish himself for the rest of his life because of what happened to Sarah. Brady complains that he crippled her and how she won’t be able to help Victoria take her first steps. Eric says that Brady made a mistake, but insists that Sarah will find a way to have a good life, so he needs to do the same. Brady continues to complain about running over an innocent woman and paralyzing her for the rest of her life. Brady asks how he’s supposed to just have a good life, knowing he ruined someone else’s. Brady says he may not have to pay for it in court, but Xander is not going to let go of it. Eric asks if he threatened him. Brady explains that Xander came after him at Basic Black with a baseball bat, but Fiona showed up and stopped Xander from crippling him.

Maggie and Fiona eat together at the Bistro. Maggie thanks Fiona and talks about not remembering when she last got out of the house. Fiona encourages her to allow others to help her. Maggie talks about Xander catering to Sarah’s every need. Fiona notes that Xander has been quite upset with her lately which Maggie questions. Fiona reveals that’s why she suggested they have dinner as she wanted to explain before she hears from anyone else, why Xander is not pleased with her. Fiona is sure Maggie won’t approve either and will likely be appalled. Maggie says to just tell her, so Fiona reveals that she and Brady met shortly after she came to Salem at the Pub and one thing led to another. Maggie questions what she is trying to tell her. Fiona then informs Maggie that she slept with Brady.

Sophia brought Tate BBQ sliders from the Bistro. Tate is surprised she was paying attention to know his favorite. Sophia says she always pays attention to him. Tate thanks her for bringing him dinner as Sophia says she knows how upset he’s been with Holly freezing him out and that he could use some TLC as she touches his hand.

Holly still doesn’t get why EJ let Brady go. EJ reminds her that there wasn’t enough evidence to charge him with a crime with no eye witnesses or Brady’s car. Holly complains that she can’t just let it go. EJ knows that Holly cares deeply about Sarah, but worries about her level of anger. EJ asks if this is about wanting justice for Sarah or about wanting Eric to pay for what he did to Daniel.

Eric gets that Xander is angry but argues that it doesn’t give him the right to take the law in to his own hands. Eric asks if Brady reported this to the police but Brady says he felt he deserved whatever Xander did to him. Eric disagrees and says that Brady suffered from a disease. Eric asks about Fiona stopping Xander from attacking him, assuming she wanted to keep her son out of prison. Brady says that’s part of it but she also didn’t want to see him hurt. Eric questions why when she doesn’t even know him. Brady then reveals that he and Fiona slept together, shocking Eric.

Maggie questions Fiona taking Brady to her bed out of all the men in town, pointing out that she said she didn’t even know who he was. Fiona apologizes for misleading her but she found the whole situation awkward. Maggie brings up Brady being Victor’s grandson. Fiona points out that they didn’t know about the family connection at first. Maggie questions how it happened and if Brady was drinking at the time. Fiona confirms that he was but she didn’t know about his alcoholism and that he was just charming. Maggie asks if they are still sleeping together. Fiona insists that it’s over and that she’s horrified over what he did to Sarah, calling it unforgivable.

Eric tells Brady that he tries not to judge, but questions what he was thinking. Brady says he was on a bender and he did not know Fiona was Xander’s mom when they first got together. Eric asks if he ended things after finding out. Brady admits he didn’t, but it’s over now after paralyzing her daughter in law. Brady wants to change the subject and asks about Eric talking to Holly as he was going to tell her the truth about Daniel’s death. Eric reveals that he wanted to, but Tate beat him to it.

Sophia asks Tate if Holly still isn’t talking to him. Tate confirms that she is not responding to his calls, texts, or DMs. Sophia doesn’t understand why Holly doesn’t see that he’s trying to be there for his dad. Tate talks about how it’s a lot since Holly doesn’t have a dad. Sophia wishes they were still close, so she could be there for her. Sophia talks about Holly not having a father because of Eric, who is living with her mother in Paris. Sophia calls it awful, sad, and depressing which Tate agrees with. Sophia tells him that her heart breaks for them.

Holly guesses there is some truth to what EJ is saying, that she’s transferring some of her anger towards Eric to Brady. Holly talks about Eric getting away with killing Daniel and now Brady getting away, all because they thought it was okay to drink and drive. EJ insists that he wants to hold Brady accountable. Holly tells EJ to say the word and she’ll do what she can to help. EJ reminds her that it’s a matter for the police. Holly refuses to sit by and watch history repeat itself. Holly complains that Eric is living his best life with Nicole and never really paid for what he did. Holly declares that Brady must pay one way or another. EJ says they are on the same page with that which Holly is glad to hear as EJ jokes that they are kindred spirits. Holly decides she should get going, so EJ tells her to take care of herself as she exits the hospital.

Maggie questions Fiona meeting Brady on the night of Xander’s wedding. Fiona repeats that Brady was drinking but she had no idea he was in recovery. Fiona brings up Xander tearing in to her about keeping him being Victor’s son a secret, so she was in a bad place but had no idea who Brady was. Maggie asks why Fiona is telling her all of this now. Fiona explains that when she found out about the bad blood between Xander and Brady, she thought she should keep quiet after just getting back in to Xander’s good graces, so she didn’t want to take the chances that an affair with his nephew would ruin things. Maggie asks if Xander knows which she confirms. Maggie says she can imagine Xander’s reaction to finding out. Fiona admits that he was completely thrown but some good came from it, as Xander was so shocked by the news that it stopped him from attacking Brady with a baseball bat.

Sarah asks Xander to drop his vendetta against Brady. Xander gets a text and says he has Titan business to tend to. Sarah questions it being at this hour. Xander says it’s with the markets in China. Sarah brings up that the last time Xander left on Titan business, he went after Brady with a baseball bat. Xander says he can’t promise to drop the vendetta against Brady, but he promises he’s not leaving her now to go confront him again. Sarah says she’s trying to believe him. Xander suggests she work on her upper body strength while he’s gone and says he won’t be gone long as he kisses her and then exits.

Maggie tells Fiona that in spite of the shock about her and Brady, she is relieved that she stopped Xander from hurting Brady. Maggie says Sarah needs Xander by her side, not in prison for assault. Maggie adds that she’s disappointed in Brady and angry at his choices, but she doesn’t want him to be hurt. Maggie admits that she can’t bear to look at Brady right now, but he’s family and had a lot to deal with in his life including alcoholism. Maggie remarks that Brady is a kind and decent man, when he’s sober.

Brady asks Eric why Tate would tell Holly that he was the drunk driver who killed Daniel. Eric explains that Tate thought she already knew. Brady asks how Holly is dealing with it. Eric says she’s angry as hell at him and Nicole for lying to her for her entire life. Brady understands they had their reasons but Eric worries that those reasons weren’t good enough. Brady encourages him to give Holly some time to process it as she knows there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for her and she will come around eventually. Eric prays that he’s right. Brady decides it’s time for him to go to an AA meeting, so he then exits the Pub.

EJ makes a call about the investigation in to Sarah’s hit and run. EJ warns that he wants Jada to find concrete evidence against Brady or he will suggests to Paulina that they make significant changes to who is running the police department. EJ remarks that maybe he should take Holly up on her offer as she can’t be any worse than the Salem police department.

Sophia tells Tate that she wishes Holly could understand that while he has his dad’s back, he’s on her side too. Sophia points out that Tate is the guy that Holly loves, but Tate says he’s not really sure anymore. Tate just wants Holly to know that he’s there to talk. Sophia talks about how if she was lucky enough to have him as a boyfriend, she wouldn’t push him away. Sophia praises Tate and calls him a total catch and amazing. Holly then shows up at the door and is shocked to see Sophia inside with Tate.

Maggie tells Fiona that she’s glad they talked and says they’ve both stepped up to be there for their children. Maggie adds that she’s come to consider Fiona a friend, so they wouldn’t want them to keep any secrets. Maggie mentions bringing Sarah her favorite dessert. Fiona says she will stay behind and have her favorite here. Maggie tells Fiona that she will see her at home. Fiona thanks her for not thinking too ill of her. Maggie acknowledges that Fiona has been there to help and support her, Xander, and Sarah so they are very grateful to her. Fiona is grateful for her understanding as they hug. Maggie then exits the Bistro.

EJ goes to the Brady Pub and confronts Eric, who asks what he wants. EJ talks about never understanding the appeal of the Pub and asks why Eric is so glum. EJ then says he knows the answer as not only has Eric’s alcoholic brother crippled Sarah, but he’s having to relive the misery and shame of his own crime which was much worse considering he actually killed someone. EJ adds that Holly now also absolutely despises him since that someone was her father.

Sophia tells Holly that she and Tate were just talking about her, as she was just telling Tate that she really hopes things work out between them because she hates that they are fighting. Sophia says she should get back to work and she just brought Tate some food. Holly remarks that it’s too bad Sophia doesn’t have anyone to blackmail in to working for her anymore. Sophia then exits. Tate tells Holly that it’s not what she thinks. Holly says she doesn’t want to waste time talking about Sophia as she came over to apologize for not answering his calls or texts since she’s been dealing with a lot over the situation with their families. Tate knows it’s been rough on her. Holly doesn’t want to talk about that either and asks if they can just spend time together which Tate says he would love. They say they missed each other as they hug. Holly then asks to use the restroom to freshen up and says she’ll only be a few minutes. Holly instead sneaks in to Brady’s bedroom.

Sophia goes back to work at the Bistro, where she takes Fiona’s order.

Xander meets with a man in the park and asks if he has what he needs. The man presents him with a gun, assuring it’s completely untraceable and says he knows exactly what he needs him to do. He remarks that the guy won’t know what hit him.

Eric tells EJ that Holly doesn’t despise him and he knows she has every reason to be hurt, but he knows she will come around. EJ admires his optimism but says he’s certain that Holly is not going to trust Eric or Nicole ever again. EJ adds that it’s good that she has him to lean on.

Holly searches Brady’s room and goes to break in to his briefcase but Tate catches her and questions what the hell she’s doing.

Brady walks through the town square and runs in to Xander’s associate.

Sophia brings Fiona a cheesecake and a martini which Fiona begins drinking.

Maggie goes home to bring Sarah dessert, but finds it very odd that she’s gone and wonders where she could’ve gone to this late.

Xander stands in the park with his gun and turns around to see Sarah arrive in her wheelchair. Xander questions how she got there. Sarah reveals that she had Henderson bring the car around as soon as he left and she followed him. Sarah says so much for Titan business and questions what he’s really doing here.

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Johnny finishes his call with EJ at the DiMera Mansion. Chanel asks how he’s doing. Johnny responds that amazingly, EJ wasn’t hurt and Gabi sustained a few minor injuries but will be okay. Chanel says that Connie deserves to be in a straitjacket in a padded room. They talk about the condition of the house being okay. Johnny says they might have to restock the wine cellar. They talk about a restaurant they were at in Italy on the night they got married the first time. Johnny tells her that every occasion is special with her and they kiss. Chanel is happy they don’t have to move out because she could use some rest since tomorrow, she’s shooting her first scenes with Alex.

Alex and Bonnie sit together in the town square. Bonnie talks about how exciting it is for them to be shooting their first show and Alex is playing her son. Bonnie hopes Justin is negotiating his contract too. Bonnie talks about Kate trying to lowball her but says Justin is making sure she gets every penny she’s worth.

Justin is with Kate at the Body and Soul office. Justin explains that Bonnie is asking for an additional week’s vacation and to increase her rate which he thinks is reasonable. Justin asks Kate if they have a deal.

Abe goes to Stephanie’s apartment. Stephanie says she was just working on the Body and Soul press release, announcing them shooting their first episode. Abe says he came by to discuss something else that has to be done tonight.

Leo sits in his room at the Salem Inn, working on his Body and Soul script while talking about how much he loves the characters until Hattie shows up at his door. Leo asks if she shouldn’t be learning her lines. Hattie says she was at home but she needed to come talk to him and tells him that all of the scripts need to be completely rewritten which Leo questions. Hattie explains that she read all the scripts and put frowning faces on the ones she didn’t like and smiling faces on the ones she kind of liked, but then questioned how she would memorize them. Hattie then said she wouldn’t worry as they would all be rewritten. Leo questions what is wrong with her scenes. Hattie complains that Cassandra has too much of the storyline compared to her character, Charlemagne, and argues that she is the star of the show, so she should have most of the dialogue. Hattie warns that the audience will turn on the show if that’s not fixed. Leo questions her wanting him to rewrite all the scripts so that she has more dialogue. Hattie feels she’s doing him a favor since it would be improving the show and putting Bonnie in her place. Leo senses a rivalry between them. Hattie confirms there is ever since Bonnie became a super diva.

Alex asks Bonnie about Justin negotiating to get her a better deal. Bonnie guarantees that Justin will get her everything she asked for. Alex brings up the phrase that you can’t get blood from a stone, reminding Bonnie that the show is on a very tight budget. Bonnie argues that it’s a big production and that Body and Soul is a household brand so they have money to spend. Bonnie remarks that Kate will fold like a cheap lawn chair.

Kate tells Justin that she thinks they have a deal. Justin calls that fantastic and presents Kate the contract to sign, but Kate responds that the deal is to tell Bonnie to accept the original terms or they will find a new Cassandra.

Stephanie asks Abe what is so important that it has to be done tonight. Abe brings up Stephanie’s suggestion to do a cast photoshoot before the relaunch to go across social media and magazines. Stephanie remembers Abe telling her that they didn’t have enough money in the budget, so they couldn’t afford to do it. Abe responds that’s no longer the case. Stephanie asks if they found another investor. Abe reveals that he ran in to Eric today. Stephanie didn’t know he was in town. Abe says he’s in town to support Brady and that Eric very kindly offered to do the photoshoot pro-bono, so he scheduled it for tonight. Stephanie says that’s great and decides she should help wrangle the actors. Stephanie comments that their show has no shortage of larger than life characters.

Leo works over the script with Hattie and says he wants her to be happy, but he can’t just make changes as any rewrites need to be submitted and slows things down. Hattie argues that he should tell that to Bonnie and claims that she’s been making changes. Leo argues that no one told him and questions why anyone is making changes when they haven’t even started shooting yet. Hattie argues that Bonnie is while Leo says he doesn’t have time to make any changes that haven’t been approved. Hattie complains that they have to get their first week of relaunch right. Leo agrees to see what he can do but says he’s not making any promises.

Bonnie practices her lines with Alex. Alex praises her as a great actress. Bonnie mentions having all of her lines memorized already. Alex wishes he could say the same, but says what he’s really worried about is working alongside Chanel which Bonnie questions. Alex explains that they are supposed to be playing this hot, young couple crazy in love but in reality, there’s more than just tension between them.

Johnny asks Chanel about really dreading working with Alex. Chanel says he’s the last person on earth that she wants to spend 12 hours a day with after what happened with Allie. Johnny insists that’s all in the past and everything worked out for the best since Allie seems happy in her new life and Chanel does as well. Chanel assures that she is while Johnny calls himself the luckiest man on the planet as they kiss. Johnny reminds her that part of the reason she accepted the job was to spend every day with him. Chanel says she is grateful for that while Johnny jokes about getting to tell her what to do. They kiss until their phones go off with an e-mail from the studio. Johnny says it looks like last minute changes for the script and more pages have been added for tomorrow with Chanel and Alex. Chanel is shocked to learn that her and Alex’s characters, Faith and Arrow, are to have sex. Chanel argues that she was under the impression that they were star-crossed lovers while everything gets in the way and she thought the point was that they don’t have sex. Johnny says it wasn’t supposed to happen for months. Chanel complains that now it’s this week and she can’t believe she has to have a love scene with Alex right off the bat. Johnny points out that he has to direct it.

Bonnie questions Alex about Chanel blaming him for her and Allie’s breakup. Alex admits she has a slight reason to. Bonnie asks if Alex and Allie were together again after the threesome. Alex tells her to keep quiet since they are in Salem. Bonnie advises Alex to channel that emotion in to his performance in the tension with Chanel. Alex doesn’t think Faith should want to knee Arrow in the groin if she loves him. Bonnie talks about they can’t be together and that being the tension. Bonnie should feels they should see Arrow longing for Faith and encourages Alex to dig down deep to channel that heartbreak. Alex remarks that Bonnie has an innate sense for acting. Bonnie credits Johnny for telling her not to hold back in her audition. Bonnie insists that it turned out she has talent and that Justin will make sure Kate sees exactly that. Justin then arrives so Bonnie excitedly greets him and asks how it went. She asks if he had Kate begging for mercy but Justin says not exactly.

Abe joins Kate at the office and tells her that Stephanie is ready to organize the whole photoshoot. Kate questions if Eric is going to show up but Abe confirms that he texted with him. Kate informs Abe that Justin came by to revise Bonnie’s contract but she made it clear that was a no go.

Bonnie complains that Justin promised to get her a better deal. Justin apologizes and says Kate was adamant that the original deal was final, so he assumed she didn’t want to walk away. Bonnie confirms she doesn’t and feels like the character Cassandra is now a part of her, so she will take the deal because the show must go on. Hattie joins them and presents her stack of rewritten scripts. Bonnie questions all the changes, including Charlemagne pushing Cassandra in to her own birthday cake and Charlemagne hiring Cassandra as her intern. Bonnie questions who made these changes. Hattie says not to look at her as she didn’t do it, the head writer does. Hattie tells Bonnie that if she’s having problems, she should talk to Leo, who then comes out from the Salem Inn.

Chanel tells Johnny that she needs to talk to Leo and tell him that it’s way too soon for Faith and Arrow to be sleeping together. Chanel then gets a text from Stephanie about the last minute photoshoot with the entire cast of Body and Soul right now.

Stephanie joins Abe and Kate at the office and says that everyone is on their way to the studio for the photoshoot. Eric then arrives and greets them. Kate tells Eric how much they appreciate him doing this for them. Abe wishes they had enough money to pay him what he’s worth. Eric tells them not to worry as he’s just glad he could help as he knows how much Body and Soul means to them all. Eric jokes to remember him in their Emmy speech. Eric notes that the photoshoot seems pretty straightforward.

Bonnie questions Leo butchering the script to make her look like a buffoon and a doormat. Leo points out that it’s technically Cassandra and not her. Bonnie and Hattie then get the text abou the photoshoot. They say they are ready for their close up. Justin wishes Bonnie luck and tells her to have fun as he walks away. Bonnie offers Alex a ride and asks Hattie if she’s coming. Leo stops Hattie and argues that he did her several favors and she threw him under the bus. Hattie remarks that’s showbiz and says it’s always the writer that takes the blame. Hattie then goes to join Bonnie and Alex.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn, complaining that he tried to be helpful and this is the thanks he gets. Johnny then shows up at his door and says he was just reading the rewrites on the Faith and Arrow love scene which Leo calls pretty steamy. Leo goes over what he was thinking and says he doesn’t know how to tell Johnny how to do his job because even an amateur can make Alex look on fire. Johnny thinks it’s a little too soon for them to be having sex. Leo argues that all of his favorite movies have wild sex scenes in the first 6-7 minutes. Johnny says he’s talking about this story on this show and quotes Agnes Nixon in that you have to make them laugh, cry, and wait but Leo doesn’t care. Johnny asks Leo if he would consider rewriting that scene. Leo calls it an important and pivotal scene so he refuses, declaring no more rewrites.

Stephanie talks to Kate about finishing the photoshoot tonight as Hattie and Bonnie arrive. Kate tells them they are up first but Bonnie wants a word with Kate first, arguing that Leo has gone rogue and asks if she’s seen all the rewrites. Hattie argues that they have to get going, so Stephanie takes Bonnie to wardrobe.

Abe finds Justin in the town square and tells him that he’s very sorry about the Bonnie contract situation, but Kate is in charge of everything going in to the budget and she doesn’t allow any wiggle room. Justin says it’s been a few years since Abe was on the police force and guesses he never forgets how to do good cop, bad cop. Abe supposes that’s right and says they would like to give everyone a big raise if they had the money. Abe believes they should pay everyone their worth. Justin calls that very good of him. Abe states that when the show gets on the air and becomes a big hit, then they can revisit the Bonnie contract situation.

Bonnie gets dressed for the photoshoot. Stephanie and Kate praise her as looking stunning as Cassandra. Eric directs her to just be herself in character for the photoshoot. Eric takes photos of Bonnie, encouraging her until Hattie arrives wearing the same dress. Hattie and Bonnie question what they are wearing. Bonnie calls it ridiculous and tells Hattie to go change but she refuses. Bonnie declares that Hatttie won’t steal her thunder and demands that she take the dress off but Hattie still refuses. Bonnie and Hattie then begin fighting as Stephanie, Kate, and Eric watch in shock. Chanel arrives for the photoshoot and Kate tells her that she looks perfect. Chanel comments on the clothing rack while Stephanie brings her over to Eric for the photoshoot. Eric directs Chanel to just be natural. Alex then arrives, so Chanel tries to leave but Kate wants pictures of them together.

Leo lays in bed, wondering if he should order a Gloria Estefan onesie. Bonnie then shows up at his door and argues that she knows Hattie put him up to the changes. Leo claims he did it himself since he is the head writer and has the power. Bonnie argues that the success of the show stops with him if he lets Hattie bully him in to ruining her character, because if he does, she quits. Leo argues that she can’t do that. Bonnie says she will unless he undoes the rewrites right now.

Eric directs Alex and Chanel’s photoshoot, having Alex look in to Chanel’s eyes and put his arm around her. Chanel asks if Alex saw the rewrites about their characters having sex. Alex agrees that it’s a little rushed and was thinking about asking Abe and Kate to pull it back a bit. Eric directs Chanel to look in to Alex’s eyes and act like she wants him to hold her closer as Stephanie and Kate watch on. Chanel admits to Alex that she’s a bit surprised. Alex asks if she thought he would jump at the chance to pretend jump her bones, remarking that he may have been a player in real life but this is acting and what’s on the screen isn’t real. Alex adds that it only matters that the audience thinks it’s real. Kate then requests that Alex remove his leather jacket.

Hattie runs in to Abe in the town square and tells him that he has to fire Bonnie, because she can’t even act which Abe questions. Hattie declares it’s Bonnie or her.

Eric continues taking photos of Chanel and Alex, calling it perfect and sexy. Kate remarks that it’s not sexy enough and directs Chanel to put her hand on Alex’s chest, so they can see the heat between them. Johnny then arrives and sees them together as Eric encourages them being sexy.

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Chanel meets Johnny at the Bistro. Johnny talks about his production meetings while Chanel talks about learning her lines and says she thought they’d be working together more. Johnny assures that will all change when they start taping tomorrow and he’s so excited to direct her. Johnny jokes about hoping she doesn’t turn in to a total diva.

EJ remains at the hospital with Gabi and says she needs to rest so he should go, but Gabi asks him to stay because she doesn’t want to be alone right now. EJ agrees to stay as long as she needs. Gabi talks about having an assistant that she thought was such a big help, but she wanted to kill her and she would’ve succeeded if EJ hadn’t taken her out of the rubble. Gabi asks how EJ even knew they were in the tunnels. EJ calls it sheer luck as he just happened to notice the blood on the fireplace poker and then he saw the door to the tunnels was open. Gabi is thankful that he did as EJ hugs her.

Ava tells Stefan that there’s an APB out on Connie so the police are on it. Stefan calls her a complete lunatic while Ava calls her a homicidal maniac. Stefan wonders what other crimes she committed. Ava worries about Stefan’s wound but Stefan doesn’t want her to fuss over him. Ava jokes that she doesn’t want him to bleed all over her room, then says it’s the least she could do since he saved her life. Stefan thinks she might be exaggerating but Ava says she saw the look in Connie’s eye and she was definitely going to slit her throat if Stefan didn’t get her angry at him instead. Stefan jokes that he has a knack for pissing women off, especially psychotic ones. Ava tells him to stop downplaying what he did and calls him heroic. Ava admits that he’s also a little stupid since he could’ve got himself killed, but he put his life on the line for her and she’ll never forget that.

Connie exits the Brady Pub where she is caught by Jada, who orders her to drop her knife or she’ll shoot. Jada warns Connie repeatedly to drop the knife, so she does. Jada then handcuffs Connie and informs her that she’s under arrest. Jada reads her rights. Connie questions how she found her. Jada reveals that Melina told her that she had Gabi’s phone which she tracked. Connie questions how Melinda told her. Jada informs her that the bomb didn’t work as Gabi and Melinda are still alive.

Gabi apologizes to EJ for getting so emotional. EJ understands since she nearly died. Gabi says when she was sure it was all over, she kept seeing her daughter Arianna’s face in her mind and it was frightening to think she would never see her again. EJ asks if she’d like him to call Will and Sonny to tell them what happened but Gabi says no as she will talk to them herself when she’s feeling stronger. Gabi mentions missing Arianna so much and wishes they didn’t live so far apart. EJ hopes one day that will change. EJ asks if there’s anything else he can do for her. Gabi says no and thanks him as he’s done so much for her already. Gabi tells EJ that she owes him her life.

Ava finishes wrapping Stefan’s arm wound. Stefan says he’s kind of glad this all went down because he initially came to apologize to her again for being a complete ass by suggesting they sleep together again to even the score with Gabi. Stefan admits it was disrespectful to her and he’s sorry. Ava says he should be. Stefan assures that he is but says she should be forgiving and accept his apology so they can move on from all of this. Stefan thinks that’s the least she can do for him rescuing her from certain death. Ava supposes she can forgive him for being a jerk under the condition that he lets her take him to the hospital to get checked out with no arguments. Stefan reluctantly agrees to go, so they exit together.

Chanel tells Johnny that after tomorrow, they will be crazy busy with work. Johnny says they have to produce a whole episode in one day. Chanel calls this their last chance to have a nice dinner for a long time. Johnny suggests they make the most of tonight and order a bottle of champagne. Johnny praises her talents while Chanel hopes she lives up to his expectations. Johnny surprises her with a gift of a gold necklace. Johnny assures that when Body and Soul airs, she’s going to become a huge star as he kisses her. Chanel calls this wonderful to celebrate the start of both of their careers. Johnny calls it a dream come true. Chanel mentions that it’s also nice to be out of the warzone at home. Johnny jokes that at least the duct tape is gone. Chanel calls it insane that Gabi tried to divide the house like that. Chanel admits she feels bad for Gabi and Stefan. Chanel acknowledges that Stefan was in the wrong by sleeping with Ava, but points out that he apologized and definitely seems to regret it so she hopes they can get past this. Johnny doesn’t think that’s possible anymore so Chanel asks what happened. Johnny says he wasn’t going to say anything but reveals that Gabi had revenge sex with EJ.

EJ tells Gabi that he’s just glad he was in the right place at the right time, calling it sheer luck that he was able to save her life. Gabi says to her, he was heroic. EJ is sure it’s the least of her worries right now, but he needs to give her a heads up about Stefan. Gabi asks what now. EJ informs her that he had a run in with Stefan this morning and he wanted to know if they had sex again, so he told him that they didn’t but he also said Gabi wasn’t lying. Gabi says that makes zero sense. EJ admits he was caught off guard and flustered, so on the one hand he didn’t want to throw Gabi under the bus but he didn’t want to further provoke Stefan as he already has him in quite the bind. Gabi remembers Stefan alluding to some kind of payback. Gabi asks what he meant by that and what he did to EJ.

Paulina goes to the hospital and checks on Melinda in her hospital room. Melinda says she just feels lucky that she’s still here. Paulina mentions visiting the crime scene and seeing the room where she was held hostage. Paulina returns her purse to her from Connie’s room. Melinda thanks her but says she didn’t have to come all the way here to return it. Paulina says she wanted to see how she was doing. Melinda is surprised she would care since they aren’t buddies. Paulina admits that she always felt bad about firing her as district attorney. Melinda asks why she did then. Paulina informs her that EJ strong-armed her in to it.

EJ tells Gabi that Stefan plans to testify against him that he knew about Sloan stealing Nicole’s baby and that he kept quiet about it. Gabi asks if that’s enough to put him in prison. EJ says probably not, but it is enough for Paulina to fire him, though he thinks he’s convinced Stefan to back off for now. Gabi suggests maybe she can get Stefan to let it go if she admits she lied about her and EJ sleeping together again. EJ asks if she’s sure she wants to do that. Gabi responds that EJ saved her life, so she kind of owes him one.

Jada asks Connie who’s blood is on the knife. Ava and Stefan then come out from the Brady Pub, so Stefan explains the blood is his as he showed up at the door while Connie was trying to slash Ava’s throat. Ava says thankfully Stefan showed up when he did, but Connie managed to injure him by slashing his arm and then running off. Stefan is glad that she didn’t get too far. Connie shouts that she would’ve gotten further if he wasn’t in stupid hero mode. Jada says she’ll need statements from Ava and Stefan. Ava says she’s taking him to the hospital to get checked out, but they will be in later. Jada agrees and says in the meantime, she will be taking Connie to the police station as they walk off.

Chanel comments to Johnny that Gabi must have gone full savage mode and asks how Johnny found out. Johnny explains that he walked in on EJ and Stefan arguing about it. Johnny thinks Gabi only slept with EJ to rub it in Stefan’s face. Chanel calls that vindictive of Gabi but guesses she can kind of get why she did it. Chanel asks if EJ really hates Stefan that much. Johnny thinks it’s probably more about EJ being a mess since his marriage to Nicole blew up and now he’s got the divorce papers. Chanel still questions taking all of that out on his brother and worries that he may have started an all out war.

Gabi asks EJ if there’s any word on Connie yet as she hates the idea of her still being out there. EJ says he hasn’t heard anything but he can go see what he can find out, though she said she wanted him to say. Gabi decides it’s okay as she does need to rest. EJ says he’ll be back soon and tells Gabi to get some rest.

Jada brings Connie to the police station and sits her down at her desk. Connie gets excited upon seeing the cardboard cutout of Li and talks to him as if he’s real. Jada informs her that she took it from her apartment as evidence. Connie argues that they have it all wrong as Li is innocent.

Melinda tells Paulina that it wouldn’t take a detective to figure out that EJ used underhanded means to get his old job back, but she’s still curious as to what exactly he did. Paulina explains that EJ invented a bogus organization to vilify her to oust her as Mayor. Paulina admits she thought he would succeed and she hated it, but she agreed to hire him back. Paulina then informs Melinda that she recently found a new reason to fire EJ which she intends to do. Melinda asks if he’ll just try to get her recalled again. Paulina says that never stopped her before and she’s so done with EJ that she’s willing to try. Paulina then asks Melinda if she wants her old job back.

EJ is on the phone at the hospital as Stefan and Ava arrive. EJ asks what happened to Stefan. Stefan informs him that he was attacked by Connie. EJ then reveals to them that Connie just tried to kill Melinda and Gabi by tying them up in the tunnels and setting off a bomb. Stefan asks if Gabi is okay. EJ confirms he was able to get her out and bring her to the hospital. EJ notes that she suffered some minor injuries but is okay. Stefan then rushes off to Gabi’s room so EJ remarks that he guesses he’s still hung up on his wife.

Stefan enters Gabi’s room and says he just heard what happened. Stefan is thankful that she’s okay as he hugs her.

Johnny suggests to Chanel that they no longer talk about his dysfunctional family as he’d much rather focus on her. Johnny asks if she’s nervous to shoot her first scenes tomorrow. Chanel admits she is as she wants to do well and make him proud. Johnny assures that he’s already proud of her and he knows she’s going to do great. Chanel worries about remembering her lines. Johnny offers to run line with her if she wants. Chanel thanks him but says she spent all night running them with herself. Chanel thinks she’s good but she’s a little nervous about the tango scene in episode four. Johnny reveals he happens to be an expert tango dancer as EJ taught he and his mom awhile back, and Sami actually won a dance competition in Salem years ago. Johnny offers to show her some of the basics which Chanel accepts.

Melinda tells Paulina that she knows she missed a lot while held hostage, but points out that Johnny and Chanel are still married which makes Paulina and EJ in-laws, so she thinks that will make it awkward when she fires him. Paulina repeats that it never stopped her before and she will deal with any fallout. Paulina urges Melinda to just say yes. Melinda says she appreciate the offer but she doesn’t want to be a pawn in the power struggle between her and EJ. Melinda adds that EJ basically saved her life by showing up to put out the fire. Paulina thinks she’s giving him too much credit and jokes that EJ was probably just trying to save his vintage wine collection. Melinda reveals that she actually really likes working at DiMera Enterprises which shocks Paulina. Paulina asks if she doesn’t miss the thrill of the court room and she’s happy looking at boring contracts. Melinda knows it sounds crazy but she thinks her paycheck is enough of a thrill for her and almost makes her forget she’s working for Kristen DiMera. Paulina guesses it must be huge as Melinda says nothing can change her mind. Melinda notes that she is worried about how much work she has to catch up on since she missed a lot while tied to the bed. Paulina jokes that at least she had company in the cardboard cutout of Li Shin.

Connie pleads with Jada to release the cardboard cutout of Li, arguing that they’ve done nothing wrong. Jada brings up that Connie took the lives of Li Shin and Everett Lynch, questioning if she doesn’t consider that wrong. Jada brings up the attempted murders of Rafe, Gabi, Melinda, Ava, and Stefan. Connie claims none of that is true and she didn’t do any of that, while Li is fine and standing there. Connie shouts to the cardboard Li that she will take care of anything while Jada drags her in to the interrogation room.

Ava informs EJ that Connie is in custody as Jada caught her right after she tried to kill her and Stefan in her room. EJ questions Stefan being in Ava’s room. Ava explains that he came by to talk and it’s good that he did because he saved her life. EJ calls that interesting as it seems they have been nearly inseparable these days. Ava says that he is her friend and they’ve been through a lot together. EJ points out that includes a night of passion. Ava calls that a big mistake and tells EJ to stop looking at her like that, insisting nothing is going on between her and Stefan except friendship. EJ says if she says so.

Stefan asks Gabi how badly she’s hurt. Gabi says it’s nothing serious, just a slight concussion and just some scratches but she’s okay. Stefan is sorry that he wasn’t there for her and wishes he knew what Connie was up to. Gabi informs Stefan that Connie is the one who killed Li and framed her for his murder which shocks Stefan. Stefan asks why she killed Li. Gabi explains that she was obsessed with Li and blamed her and Melinda for Li not returning her feelings, so she wanted to be her assistant for revenge. Gabi adds that Connie wanted to destroy her marriage by telling her that Stefan and Ava slept together, then encouraging her to sleep with someone else. Gabi admits that she didn’t have to listen so she can’t blame her for that. Gabi then asks what happened to Stefan’s arm. Stefan reveals that she and Melinda weren’t the only ones that Connie tried to kill as she came after he and Ava too. Gabi questions where this happened, forcing Stefan to admit that he was in Ava’s room.

Johnny and Chanel finish a dance at the Bistro to an applause from the crowd. Johnny praises her as a fast learner. Chanel says they will have to go dancing more often. Chanel says she hates for this romantic night to end but they both have really early mornings. Johnny worries that the DiMera Mansion is still a combat zone.

Paulina finishes a call and says she’ll be right there. Paulina then informs Melinda that Connie is in police custody which relieves her. Paulina says she will have to get to the police station to get a full report, but before she goes, she invites Melinda to have lunch sometime. Melinda says she would like that and if she makes sure that Connie gets what she deserves, lunch is on her. Paulina then exits the room as Melinda holds back tears.

Jada tells Connie that they have her dead to rights, so she might as well sign the confession to score her points when it comes to her sentencing. Connie says nice try but she’s not signing or saying anything until she gets a lawyer. Jada advises her to cooperate on the case in any way she can, because they are throwing the book at her. Connie tells her that intimidating her isn’t going to work. Jada argues that she’s trying to get her locked up for the rest of her miserable life. Jada brings up that Connie killed her ex-husband and tried to kill her boyfriend. Connie argues that she never would’ve gone after Rafe if it wasn’t for Bobby which Jada questions. Connie explains that Bobby was upset that she stabbed Rafe, but she told him that she would get Rafe out of the picture in exchange for Bobby’s silence, so she doesn’t know what else he thought she meant. Jada realizes that Bobby really was innocent and just one of Connie’s victims. Jada complains that Bobby was mentally ill and Connie killed him, then framed him for Rafe’s stabbing. Connie argues that she didn’t say any of that so she can’t use that against her. Jada says she can but Connie questions her not using what Brady Black said, so confessions don’t mean much around her. Jada tells Connie to just keep talking because they already built an airtight case against her. Jada declares that Connie is going to pay for all of the horrifying things she’s done.

EJ informs Ava that Connie is the one who killed Li, stabbed Rafe, and killed Everett. EJ adds that Connie was holding Melinda hostage in her apartment which shocks Ava. Ava asks if Melinda is there since she needs to speak to her. EJ didn’t know they were friends. Ava says they aren’t, but she owes her an apology.

Stefan tells Gabi that it’s not what she thinks as he went to Ava’s to apologize. Gabi questions for what. Stefan says it all started when EJ showed up at the Bistro and he had just hired Ava back which Gabi questions. Stefan explains that Ava needed a job and Gabi was responsible for that by firing her for DiMera. Gabi asks if he’s seriously blaming her. Gabi asks why he would need to apologize to Ava if he just gave her a job. Stefan explains that EJ riled him up and wouldn’t confirm that they slept together a second time, but when he didn’t deny it, he assumed it was true. Stefan admits he’s not proud of this, but he asked Ava to help him even the score by propositioning her to sleep with him a second time. Gabi calls him a son of a bitch.

Chanel and Johnny go home to the DiMera Mansion where they find out that there was an explosion in the tunnels as someone set off a bomb. Chanel hopes no one was hurt. Johnny says EJ will have to fill them in.

Paulina goes to the police station where Jada informs her that Connie is in the interrogation room, asking for a lawyer. Paulina insists there is no way Connie gets out of this and will spend the rest of her life behind bars. Jada doesn’t think so which Connie questions. Paulina argues that she’s obviously guilty. Jada explains that she doesn’t think Connie will be headed to Statesville prison but will be heading straight to Bayview.

Connie remains in the interrogation room and imagines Li coming to visit her. Connie insists that she will get them both out of this as her imagination of Li praises everything about her. Connie imagines kissing Li and calls him her heart, soul, and only reason for living as she asks him to never leave her.

Ava goes to see Melinda in her hospital room. Melinda mentions Paulina telling her that Connie was arrested. Ava says she’s so sorry for what that monster put her through and blames herself. Ava says she knew Melinda was on her way to fire Connie and she should’ve known something was up when Connie remained working for Gabi, especially after being told that Melinda took a leave of absence. Ava guesses she was too caught up in her own drama. Melinda mentions Connie telling her about Ava sleeping with Stefan. Melinda jokes that Ava could’ve answered her phone when she called while they compare what Connie did to them.

Johnny calls EJ and asks if he’s okay. EJ assures that he’s fine. Johnny brings up that he and Chanel had a run-in with Connie before and they thought she was odd, but not psychotic or homicidal. Johnny questions why Connie set a bomb off in their house. EJ calls it a long story but she held Melinda hostage, grabbed Gabi too, tied them up in the tunnels and set off the bomb. EJ mentions that Melinda was relatively unscathed while Gabi suffered some minor injuries. Johnny asks if Gabi is alright. EJ responds that Stefan is in with her at the moment but she’s going to be fine.

Stefan knows using Ava to get back at Gabi was wrong but she doesn’t get to be wrong about that since she slept with EJ twice. Gabi admits it was only once and that she lied about sleeping with him a second time. Stefan asks how the hell he was supposed to know that. Gabi suggests he should’ve known her well enough to know when she’s making something up to get under his skin. Gabi asks if he really thought sleeping with Ava would help things. Stefan says he didn’t but she made it clear that she didn’t want to work on their marriage. Gabi says she still doesn’t and yells at Stefan to get the hell out. Stefan then exits while Gabi angrily throws the water from her end table.

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Update written by Joseph

Kayla is at the hospital when she gets a call from Steve and says she was worried about him. Kayla is surprised to learn that Steve did talk to Clyde and asks about his doubts about “Abigail”. Kayla is not surprised that Clyde stonewalled him, asking why he would give him any answers if there’s nothing in it for him.

Chad goes home to find “Abigail” inside and questions what she’s doing there as he just brought the kids home. “Abigail” responds that she thought he’d want to know that she remembered something. Chad is thrilled and asks what she remembered. “Abigail” claims it was about them.

Kayla knows Steve has his doubts, but says they cannot do a DNA test on “Abigail” without her consent. Kayla says they will just talk about it when he gets back as they hang up. Jada approaches Kayla and tells her that Rafe has been so agitated that he’s threatening to check himself out against medical advice because he’s out of his mind with worry about Gabi.

Connie tells Gabi and Melinda that she is hurt and very angry, but she’s not confused as she knows just what she wants and pretty soon, she will have it. Melinda questions if she’s going to defy Li like this. Gabi reminds Connie that she’s been so good to her which is why she put all her faith in her. Gabi asks Connie not to throw it all away and says she’ll give her whatever she wants but Connie says no. Gabi pleads with her not to do this. Connie says goodbye and tells them to have a blast as she sets the bomb and exits as the bomb counts down from two and a half minutes while Gabi and Melinda scream.

Ava goes home to her room above the Pub and gets a text from Stefan with another apology but she says it’s not accepted. Ava mocks Stefan’s idea of wanting to even the score with Gabi by having sex again and calls him an ass. Ava then gets a call from Stefan.

Stefan remains at the Bistro as he tries to call Ava.

EJ goes home and guesses Gabi isn’t there. EJ pours a cup of coffee and then finds the bloody fireplace poker on the ground. EJ picks it up and questions the blood. EJ looks around the room and sees the entry to the tunnels is cracked open, so he wonders what the hell is going on here.

Gabi and Melinda continue to scream as they see the bomb is going to blow in two minutes and worry that they are going to die.

Ava rejects Stefan’s call and remarks that maybe his next restaurant manager will like to help him with his revenge sex. Connie then shows up at Ava’s door.

Stefan leaves Ava a voicemail, saying he feels terrible about hurting her feelings and disrespecting her. Stefan admits he was a total jerk and he would really like another chance to apologize. Stefan then decides voicemail is not the way to go and he needs to see her in person.

Ava asks what Connie is doing there. Connie responds that she’s just tying up some loose ends and that Ava is next on her list. Ava asks what she’s talking about. Connie says she knows that Ava has been trash talking her all around town and she’s disappointed that she did not heed her warning to keep her mouth shut. Ava thinks back to telling Jada about Connie being a fraud. Connie asks if Ava told on her. Ava denies it but Connie calls her a liar. Connie says she asked her to keep quiet but she sold her down the river. Connie adds that she’s already made sure that Melinda won’t be able to badmouth her ever again and now Ava won’t either as she pulls her knife out.

EJ calls out towards the tunnels to ask if someone is down there. EJ then enters the tunnels.

Gabi prays while Melinda screams and struggles with being tied up. EJ arrives outside the door and asks if anyone is there. EJ goes to open the door but the bomb counts down to 0 and explodes, knocking EJ out.

“Abigail” practices what she’s going to say to Chad and questions how she’s supposed to keep doing this to him. She then thinks back to talking to Mark about it. Chad comes back in to the room from telling Julie to stay with the kids. “Abigail” apologizes for not thinking about the kids seeing her there. Chad assures all is good and asks what she remembered. “Abigail” responds that she was really moved when he brought over their wedding album and recited his wedding vows. She claims it touched something inside of her. Chad thought she didn’t remember anything. She says she didn’t at first but then she kept looking at the album and thinking about his words. She claims that the Abigail that Chad was talking about no longer felt like a stranger to her. She says she could hear the music, smell the flowers, and taste the wedding cake which excites Chad. She claims she could see Chad in front of her and she remembered her wedding vows. Chad excitedly hugs her and says this is exactly what he prayed for.

Connie remarks that Ava seems surprised to see her. Ava says she is and asks how she knew where she lived. Connie says she got her information off the DiMera contact sheet before she was fired. Ava tells Connie that she’s not going to tell Gabi anything about her resume. Ava says Gabi got her fired and she never liked her anyway, so as far as she’s concerned, she never saw Connie and she won’t have a problem from her. Connie informs Ava that she and Gabi are parting ways, so she’s in the past now. Connie declares that she’s off to start a new life with her boyfriend but she can’t have everyone thinking she’s a fraud, arguing that she has lots of skills and is an amazing employee. Ava says she’s heard that she is very efficient. Connie argues that she’s just sucking up so she won’t hurt her but she sees through her. Ava swears that she’s not. Connie questions who Ava was gossiping to about her work history. Connie asks if she told Stefan. Ava claims that she didn’t and that they aren’t even that close, so she didn’t say anything to him about her. Connie doesn’t believe her and accuses her of lying. Ava doesn’t think it would register if she did since Stefan has so many important things on his mind right now. Ava doesn’t think Stefan would care, so he’s certainly not going to tell Gabi or anyone. Connie responds that she doesn’t trust Stefan and says that he is her next stop once she’s through with her. Stefan then knocks on the door, asking if Ava is in there. Connie calls it convenient to save her a trip.

Jada informs Kayla of the working theory that Connie stabbed Rafe and killed Li Shin. Jada worries that they might be adding Melinda’s name to that list. Kayla understands why Rafe is so worried about Gabi. Jada says that Rafe left her a message hours ago but she hasn’t gotten back and she has people out looking for her now. Kayla hopes Gabi is okay since Rafe has been through so much already. Jada worries that being this upset cannot be good for Rafe’s health as he’s going out of his mind. Kayla offers to give him a mild sedative. Kayla wonders if Connie has left town now that she knows they are onto her. Jada isn’t sure she knows, but says she will know soon enough because she has every available cop looking for her and Kristen mentioned seeing her at the park, so there’s a chance she is still in Salem. Jada thanks Kayla for looking after Rafe and says she’s going to join the search for Gabi as she exits the hospital.

EJ regains consciousness in the DiMera tunnels to see the wine cellar on fire in front of him. EJ gets to his feet and staggers inside where Gabi is knocked out underneath rubble from the explosion.

Chad tells “Abigail” how excited he got about her memories and asks how much of the vows she remembers. “Abigail” says pretty much all of them, so she can try to recite them. Chad says he would love that and tells her to take her time. “Abigail” then begins reciting Abigail’s wedding vows to Chad.

At the hospital, Mark calls “Abigail” and leaves a message that he got in to see Clyde. Mark says he tried to tell Clyde to stop pressuring her but he pushed back hard and he’s desperate for her to marry Chad again as soon as possible. Mark assures her that Steve didn’t see anything as Kayla then approaches.

Stefan continues knocking on Ava’s door and says he knows she’s in there as he saw her car parked outside. Stefan says he knows he already apologized but he wants to repeat that he’s really sorry for even suggesting they sleep together again. Ava calls out to him to go away because she doesn’t want to talk to him anymore. Connie holds Ava at knife point and orders her to tell Stefan to come in or else her words will be her last. Ava then tells Stefan to come in, so Stefan walks in to find Connie holding Ava at knife point. Connie tells Stefan it’s so nice to see him and to join the party.

Jada goes to the DiMera Mansion and calls in that there’s a heavy smell of smoke but no signs of fire. Jada says she’s going to do a thorough check and calls for units to be dispatched immediately. Jada hangs up and finds the bloody fireplace poker on the floor. Jada then sees the entry to the tunnels is opened and draws her gun.

EJ puts out the fire in the wine cellar and finds Melinda on the ground tied to the chair. Melinda coughs and tells EJ that it was Connie. Melinda tells EJ that she will survive and instructs him to go help Gabi. EJ then goes to check on Gabi while Melinda asks if Gabi is alive.

Mark finishes his call and claims that he was just telling a patient to follow up with Kayla. Kayla says she has a question while he’s there. Kayla brings up having Mark run the DNA test for her niece Abigail. Mark asks how she is. Kayla says she’s okay and adjusting, but she wants to make sure that he kept it in his sight the whole time. Mark assures that he did as she gave very strict orders and asks why. Kayla says she’s just family and Steve wants to make sure the test results were absolutely accurate. Mark claims he understands and that they have nothing to worry about as there was no way they were tampered with. Mark assures Kayla that “Abigail” is definitely her niece.

Chad tells “Abigail” that he can’t believe it as there was no way that she would know those words if she wasn’t there with him that day and if she wasn’t Abigail. Chad says he’s so happy that she remembers one of their happiest memories and says there are so many more to come. She claims she can’t wait for that day. Chad adds that he doesn’t think for a second that they will just go back to how they are and he’s not trying to pressure her, but admits it’s the most hope he’s had since he found out she was alive. “Abigail” claims to feel that too. Chad then gets a call and steps out to answer it.

EJ tries to wake Gabi up. Jada arrives and asks what happened. Melinda informs her that Connie set off a home made bomb and EJ arrived after to put out the fire. EJ says that Gabi needs to get to the hospital. Jada says units are on their way but EJ says there’s no time and declares he will take her, himself. Jada argues that’s not a good idea but EJ says they are going and carries Gabi out of the cellar.

Stefan asks Connie what the hell. She orders him to shut the door, so he does. Stefan questions what is going on here. Connie responds that she’s cleaning up and eliminating all the problem people in her life. Connie informs Stefan that he was next on her list. Stefan understands that she is upset that he and Ava slept together because of how loyal she is to Gabi. Connie then reveals she hates Gabi and she’s glad Stefan cheated on her, but she hates Stefan too for what he did to the only person she loves with all her heart, Li Shin. Connie shouts that Li being dead is all Stefan’s fault. Stefan says he’s lost. Connie argues that Gabi broke Li’s heart and destroyed him while Stefan helped her do it, so now he’s going to pay for it. Stefan understands she’s angry but says her beef is with him and Gabi, so he questions what it has to do with Ava. Connie complains that Ava told him that she faked her resume when she told her to keep her mouth shut. Ava insists that she didn’t tell him but Connie says she didn’t believe her. Connie declares that now she has to silence Ava for good and then Stefan is next.

“Abigail” listens to Mark’s voicemail. She then calls him back and asks if he has a second to chat. Mark says he’s sorry that he couldn’t get Clyde to back off. She says she figured he wouldn’t have much luck, so she stepped things up on her side by “remembering” her wedding vows with Chad. Mark questions how she pulled that off. “Abigail” explains that Chad mentioned a box of mementos in the attic, so she snuck in to find a paper with Abigail’s vows on it and she managed to memorize it before Chad got back. Mark calls it impressive while “Abigail” says she is highly motivated. She adds that Chad was so emotional and excited that she was able to recite the vows, so she felt awful and guilty for deceiving Chad like this because it feels incredibly cruel. Mark responds that he doesn’t like this either but they have to go through it as it’s the only option because their mom’s life is on the line. “Abigail” hangs up as Chad returns to the room. She asks if everything is okay. Chad informs her that he just got some bad news.

EJ sits at Gabi’s side in a hospital room as Kayla enters. EJ informs her that Gabi still hasn’t regained consciousness. Kayla talks about how much smoke Gabi inhaled and possible effects of a concussion. Kayla says she’s ordered a CT scan of her head to rule out a brain bleed. Kayla assures that Gabi is in good hands if EJ wants to go home and rest, but EJ declares that he’s staying here until he knows she’s okay. Gabi then wakes up and asks where she is and what happened.

Jada brings Melinda to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and gets her some water. Melinda tells Jada about Connie’s life-sized cardboard cutout of Li Shin. Jada confirms she saw it with her own eyes at the apartment as they realized Connie was holding Melinda hostage, but they didn’t know where she had taken her or if she was still alive. Jada says they started the search at her place. Melinda says they didn’t know they were on to Connie. Jada is just sorry they didn’t find her sooner. Melinda is just glad she found them when she did. Jada is sorry for everything Melinda has been through. Jada hopes Melinda is a little calmer now and asks what exactly Connie said when she left. Melinda recalls that Connie said she was going home to be with Li and then leaving town. Jada says if Connie tries to go home, she will find the place crawling with cops. Melinda adds that Connie mentioned having some loose ends to take care of first but she didn’t elaborate. Melinda asks if Jada can track her phone but Jada reveals that Connie ditched it for a burner phone. The ambulance then arrives for Melinda. Melinda remembers that Connie took Gabi’s phone. Jada says they can track that and it might be the break they need.

Stefan tells Connie that Ava knows about her resume being embellished, but she has no interest in staying at DiMera anyway so that won’t matter. Stefan repeats that her problem is with him and Gabi, not Ava. Stefan says this is all on him because everything that’s gone wrong in Connie’s life, starting with Gabi stealing the DiMera shares from Li was all his idea. Stefan remarks that they knew Li would fall for anything like Gabi getting kidnapped and calls Li a pathetic loser and a fool for pining after Gabi. Connie yells at him to stop. Stefan talks about how he and Gabi used to laugh at Li. Stefan calls Li a miserable waste of space and declares that the world is a better place without him. Connie then releases Ava and charges Stefan with the knife.

Chad informs “Abigail” that there was an explosion in the basement of the DiMera Mansion. Chad mentions that EJ was involved but he’s okay and he apparently had to take Gabi to the hospital as she looks to be seriously injured.

Gabi says she still can’t wrap her head around all of the horrible things Connie did and she feels like such a fool for not seeing the signs and for hiring her in the first place. EJ argues that Gabi can’t blame herself as Connie was obviously an expert at conning people. Gabi talks about how Connie worked so hard to ingratiate herself with her. Gabi says looking back, there was a desperation to it. EJ insists that Gabi couldn’t have known what Connie was capable of and it’s over now. Gabi recalls being surrounded by flames and so much smoke that she couldn’t breathe or see. EJ holds Gabi’s hand as she says she was sure she was going to die, but there he was just in time. Gabi declares that EJ saved her life.

Connie stabs Stefan in the arm while Ava grabs her own knife. Connie complains that Ava ruins everything and runs out of the room. Ava checks on Stefan, worrying that he’s bleeding heavily. Stefan says he’ll be fine. Ava acknowledges that Stefan saved her life.

Kayla brings Melinda to Mark at the hospital and asks him to give her a full examination as she’s suffering from smoke inhalation after being held hostage. Melinda calls Connie a homicidal lunatic and says she hopes the cops catch her so she will be locked up for eternity.

Connie exits the Brady Pub where she is caught by Jada, who orders her to drop her knife or she’ll shoot.

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EJ asks Stefan if Gabi told him they had sex in the morning. Stefan questions if he’s going to deny it. EJ says he’s not saying anything. Stefan asks him again if he did or didn’t have sex with his wife.

Connie tells Melinda that she’s fine and that it wasn’t easy getting them down here without being noticed, but now it’s convenient to kill two bitches with one stone and not having to worry about the police looking for evidence. Melinda argues that the police are bound to look here eventually. Connie informs her that by the time they do, Melinda and Gabi will both be incinerated along with the entire house. Melinda calls that crazy and argues that she doesn’t want to do this. Connie declares that the entire house will be a pile of rubble and the DiMera Mansion will be her tomb.

Kristen joins Chad in the park which is set up for the Salem Back to School Picnic. Kristen thanks Chad for partaking in the dunk tank and talks about Thomas and Charlotte having fun. Kristen mentions that she thought “Abigail” might be there. Chad asks why since the kids don’t even know she’s back. Kristen asks how long that’s going to last. Chad says however long it takes. Kristen questions her not remembering her own children while Chad tells her that she is getting some memories back.

“Abigail” goes to see Mark at the hospital. Mark reminds her that they aren’t supposed to be seen together. “Abigail” informs him that she had no choice and shows him the text message she received last night from Clyde Weston.

Steve goes to the super max prison and calls Kayla, telling her that he’s there and that Shane pulled some strings for him with the warden. Steve assures that he will be careful and keep her posted as they hang up. Clyde is then brought in to see Steve, who says they need to have a talk. Clyde asks him how it’s going in Salem. Steve responds that crime rate is down now that he’s gone. Clyde asks how Hong Kong is treating Tripp. Steve says he’s not here to talk about his son. Clyde then guesses it’s about Abigail.

“Abigail” questions Mark about suddenly having a timeline to get Chad down the aisle and asks how she’s supposed to do that. Mark instructs her to do what Clyde says and marry Chad ASAP.

Kristen asks Chad about “Abigail” remembering anything about her life. Chad says they are working on it. Kristen says that’s great and they are all in his corner. Chad questions her sincerity. Kristen says it just seems “Abigail” isn’t exactly champing at the bit to spend more time with him or their children which she finds a little odd. Chad disagrees and calls it none of her business. Kristen argues that Rachel has been begging to have Thomas and Charlotte over to swim and she’s running out of excuses. Kristen adds that she lives with “Abigail” and worries about her being an impostor. Chad reminds her they ran a DNA test. Kristen questions wanting to know how “Abigail” survived the brutal stabbing, where she’s been for the last few years, and what Clyde’s motives were to keep her on ice all this time. Chad complains about her being negative while Kristen calls it healthy skepticism because she cares about him and doesn’t want to see him get hurt. Kristen warns Chad to just tread carefully.

EJ tells Stefan that he already knows he slept with Gabi once and made it clear he doesn’t want her back, so he questions what difference it makes to him if they hooked up again in the morning. Stefan argues that Gabi is still his wife. EJ brings up Stefan sleeping with his brother’s wife and cheating on Gabi once. Stefan asks what is to stop him from testifying against EJ that Jude is actually Eric’s and that EJ hid his paternity. Stefan tells EJ to picture him holding the jury spellbound with his tales and then answer the question. EJ then admits to Stefan that he and Gabi did not sleep together this morning. Stefan questions him saying that Gabi lied to him.

Connie tries to wake Gabi up so she doesn’t miss her last few miserable moments on Earth. Melinda argues that Connie kept her alive all this time so it’s not too late to do the right thing. Melinda swears she will keep her mouth shut about everything she’s done. Connie responds that after today, neither of them will ever be able to open their mouths again and the world will owe her a thank you.

“Abigail” tells Mark that she can’t just snap her fingers and get Chad to marry her as he won’t marry a complete stranger. Mark argues that Chad is desperate to get his old life back. “Abigail” complains that she can’t give him that and admits that this is harder than she thought it would be. She feels that Chad will eventually see through her and then this will all be over. Mark warns that if someone sees through her before she marries Chad, the consequences will be a lot worse. “Abigail” worries that someone will be Steve if he doesn’t stop asking questions.

Clyde asks if Steve hasn’t found “Abigail” yet. Steve confirms they are. Clyde hoped to use that as leverage to get out of this joint. Steve argues that Clyde knows exactly what’s happening with “Abigail” since he was on the phone with her just the other day. Clyde asks how he would do that when he has no access to a phone. Steve points out that it wouldn’t be the first time that he found his way around the rules. Clyde argues that he’s the last person in the world that Abigail would want to talk to so she wouldn’t take his calls. Steve says that’s unless she’s not really Abigail.

Chad knows that Kristen is naturally suspicious and asks what she thinks the point would be of “Abigail” being a hoax. Kristen suggests maybe she’s out to nab a handsome guy from a very rich and powerful family. Chad asks why she insists on living apart if she’s after his money or have no recollection of their life. Kristen suggests she’s moving in slowly. Chad thinks she would need a new plan.

Connie says she has to go out for a few supplies and tells Melinda to try to wake Gabi up while she’s gone. Melinda successfully wakes Gabi up. Gabi is shocked to see her and asks where they are. Melinda explains that they are in the basement, being held hostage by Connie. Melinda adds that she never took a leave of absence and that Connie has been holding her hostage in her bedroom with a cardboard cutout of Li. Melinda mentions Connie killing Li and stabbing Rafe. Gabi adds that Melinda confessed to killing Everett and staging his suicide before knocking her out. Gabi declares that she went to prison because of that crazy bitch. Melinda talks about Connie blaming them all for Li’s death. Gabi asks why she’s keeping them alive. Melinda reveals that Connie is planning on blowing them up when she gets back along with the entire house. Gabi screams that they have to get out of here.

EJ tells Stefan that he’s not saying Gabi was lying but that this is between her and Stefan. EJ warns Stefan that he won’t stand by while he tries to put him away because he cheated on his wife with Ava. EJ remarks that it’s one thing to have no morals but his utter lack of taste is appalling. EJ then walks out of the Bistro. Stefan calls him a smug son of a bitch. Ava laughs it off and tells Stefan that at least EJ didn’t sleep with Gabi again. Stefan brings up that EJ also said Gabi wasn’t lying. Ava says he can’t expect a clear answer from EJ. Stefan knows EJ is terrified of going to prison, so he will tell him what he wants to hear, but he knows for sure that EJ and Gabi had to have slept together this morning. Stefan realizes that Gabi now leads him 2 to 1, so he asks Ava if she wants to help him even the score.

“Abigail” tells Mark that she can’t believe she was so clueless when Stephanie heard her on the phone and she didn’t come up with a good cover story. Mark encourages her but “Abigail” worries that it’s so easy to slip up and she’s not built for this. Mark says they have no choice but to keep this up. “Abigail” thinks she can convince Chad but Steve is an entirely different story. Mark says Steve may be suspicious but there’s no way he can prove anything, so they will figure this out because they have to. “Abigail” agrees because Clyde holds all the cards.

Clyde asks Steve why he thinks “Abigail” would be an impostor. Steve brings up her looking nothing like Abigail. Steve talks about Clyde and Officer Goldman taking care of her while she was locked up. Steve feels she could be anyone. Clyde brings up the DNA test and questions Steve doubting the results. Steve responds that his gut tells him that something’s just not right and there’s also a very big hole in this story.

Ava mocks Stefan trying to even the score with his wife. Stefan can see where that would be offensive. Stefan reminds Ava that she’s the last person to forgive and forget when someone does her dirty. Stefan brings up Gabi having Ava fired and being the reason that Ava is behind on her rent. Stefan argues that they have more than enough reason to get revenge on Gabi and sees no harm in having a little fun in the process. Stefan suggests they go back to the DiMera Mansion with a bottle of champagne and think of the look on Gabi’s face when they go upstairs, leaving a trail of clothing.

Melinda asks Gabi if she has any idea how to escape. Gabi talks about the place being soundproof but talks about the DiMeras always coming down for wine. Melinda worries that any minute, Connie is going to come back with ingredients for a bomb so they don’t have time to wait. Melinda complains about being unable to believe that Gabi hired Connie. Gabi argues that she had no way of knowing Connie was a homicidal maniac as she was very helpful. Gabi tells Melinda that they can’t turn on each other now, as they have to find a way out of this together. Gabi sees her phone nearby and says she has to find a way to get to it. Gabi then sees that EJ is calling her phone.

Kristen tells Chad that she tried to warn him but to no avail. Kristen then asks why “Abigail” would want to live at the DiMera Mansion. Chad tells her to stop being nasty towards her and says she can bring Rachel by the house if she wants to play with the kids. Kristen doesn’t think Julie would like that but Chad says they’ll figure it out. Chad then gets a call and walks away. Connie then walks in to the park and runs in to Kristen. Connie greets her and asks if something’s wrong. Kristen responds that she knows what she has done.

“Abigail” complains to Mark that she hates throwing herself at a man who is mourning his dead wife while Mark brings up that he’s having to jeopardize his medical license, his career, and his future. Mark adds that Aaron and Felicity also need them to get this right. “Abigail” insists that she’s doing her damndest but she feels so guilty. She brings up Chad reciting his wedding vows and how his words were full of emotion and love. Mark questions if she’s falling for Chad. She says of course not but says he’s a nice guy who doesn’t deserve this. “Abigail” states that she has to start remembering and make it convincing. She asks what to do about Clyde. Mark says to let him deal with him.

Clyde asks Steve what the very big hole in the story is. Steve responds that it’s actually just part of the story that he guesses only Clyde can make sense of. Steve questions why John Black found tied to a chair in the same Poplar Bluff location that “Abigail” was being held. Clyde calls it a hell of a coincidence but Steve doesn’t believe him. Steve argues that Clyde knows John was in Greece and questions what the connection is between John and Abigail.

Connie asks Kristen what she thinks she’s done. Kristen brings up Connie overhearing her and Ava talking about Stefan then turning around to tell Gabi that her husband cheated on her. Connie asks if Gabi didn’t deserve to know. Kristen argues that Connie only did it because she’s a nasty gossip and thanks to her, she had to fire Ava and a lot of people’s lives are turned upside down because she couldn’t keep her mouth shut. Connie points out that Kristen and Ava are the ones who couldn’t keep their mouths shut to begin with while she just happened to overhear. Kristen accuses her of eavesdropping which doesn’t sit well with her. Kristen adds that Connie only has her job still because Gabi thinks she’s the bee’s knees but warns that she’s on notice because they both answer to her. Kristen warns her to watch her step as Connie walks away. Chad comes back and informs Kristen that the call was from his office and apparently there’s an APB out on one of Kristen’s employees and it’s Gabi’s assistant, Connie.

EJ walks through the town square, leaving a message for Gabi that he just found out that she told Stefan that they had another go of it this morning which didn’t happen. EJ complains that he would’ve appreciated a heads up so he wasn’t completely blindsided when Stefan confronted him this morning. EJ adds that Stefan doesn’t need further ammunition against him so they need to get their stories straight. EJ says for Gabi to call him back when she gets this.

Gabi continues trying to reach her phone and sees that EJ left a voicemail, so he will expect to hear back which means she knows he will come looking for her. Melinda questions if they are really a thing. Gabi explains that they had revenge sex and they almost did again this morning but he convinced her it was a bad idea and then she saw Stefan, so she told him they did have sex. Melinda reminds Gabi they are in danger and urges her to do more moving and less talking. Gabi complains that Melinda asked about her and EJ. Melinda says that was a one word answer and tells her to get to the damn phone. Gabi panicks that she can’t die before she tells Stefan, which Melinda assumes she wants to tell Stefan that she still loves him.

Stefan asks if part of Ava isn’t dying to see Gabi’s head explode when they arrive together at the mansion. Ava asks why it matters if Gabi and EJ slept together again since they already did once. Stefan explains that Gabi had regrets after the first time, so if they did it again, that means those regrets are gone. Ava doesn’t care how many times Gabi and EJ do it or about the times that Stefan and Gabi try to get back at each other. Ava declares that it’s getting old and she’s leaving because she feels disrespected. Stefan calls her a beautiful and fascinating woman, arguing that they are friends. Ava remarks that a friend wouldn’t use her in this way, so she tells him that he can take his friendship and his job offer and shove it.

Clyde tells Steve that he’s jumping to all sorts of crazy conclusions. Clyde says his associates in Missouri have multiple income sources, so if they were using his safehouse, it could be from another boss. Steve questions them imprisoning another person from Salem without his authorization and doesn’t believe it. Clyde says Steve asked for an explanation and he gave him one, so it’s not his fault if that doesn’t suit him. Clyde adds that it’s lunch time so he’ll see him later. Steve stops Clyde and says he knows Clyde didn’t get the deal he was looking for when he gave up the information about “Abigail”, but he has connections with the ISA, who got him in there. Clyde asks why he would care. Steve responds that if Clyde would be willing to give him a few more truthful answers, he might be able to go to the ISA to get Clyde out of here.

Kristen tells Chad that Connie was just there and she was provoking her, so she needs to call the police. Chad goes to get the kids.

Stefan tells Ava that he didn’t mean to upset her. Ava argues that the fact that he didn’t even realize he was doing that speaks volumes. Ava declares that she doesn’t want Stefan’s friendship or his pity job either as she would rather work for Roman than a clueless, misogynist ass. Stefan apologizes and calls himself an idiot, admitting that he was misogynistic and clueless. Stefan says it’s just the idea of Gabi and EJ in bed together makes him so mad. Ava tells him that’s his problem and if he’s so desperate to even the score with Gabi, she’s sure there are plenty of women out there who would be happy to help him out but she’s not one of them. Ava then storms out of the Bistro.

Gabi tells Melinda that her relationship with Stefan is complicated and not easy to explain. Connie then returns and comments on Gabi returning to the land of the living for the time being. Connie notices Gabi had moved and sees her phone on the ground. Connie says she won’t be needing that and takes it away. Connie then pulls out her bomb and declares they are both going to suffer mightily for what they did to Li. Melinda argues that people are going to find out what she did and she won’t get away with it. Melinda pleads with her to stop while she still can. Connie says she doesn’t care who finds out as she just has some loose ends to tie up and then she’s going home to Li and they will happily leave Salem together. Melinda calls her a lunatic. Gabi argues that she and Melinda didn’t kill Li, reminding Connie that she stabbed him in the back. Gabi warns Connie that if she blows the place up, she’ll end up with the same broken heart she started with and that this won’t fix anything. Gabi says that deep down under her hurt, confusion, and anger, she knows that she’s right.

Clyde questions Steve thinking he could get him a deal. Steve responds that he could damn well try. Clyde laughs him off, asking how dumb he thinks he is, questioning if he thinks he could go to Jack or Ava and tell them that he got him out of prison. Clyde accuses Steve of bluffing and calls the guard. Steve promises that he will be back as he then exits. After Steve leaves, Mark arrives to see Clyde.

Chad goes home to find “Abigail” inside and questions what she’s doing there as he just brought the kids home. “Abigail” responds that she thought he’d want to know that she remembered something.

Clyde acknowledges Mark as his lawyer so that the guard leaves them. Clyde then tells Mark it’s good to see him and that he’s glad he put those fake credentials to use. Mark mentions seeing Steve leaving and asks what he wanted. Clyde says he was asking all kinds of questions about Mark’s sister as he seems to think she’s not really Abigail. Mark says they are aware and warns Clyde to stop pressuring her because if she moves too fast, people are going to become even more suspicious. Clyde declares that she needs to move fast and marry Chad ASAP, so that he can achieve his goals. Clyde reminds Mark that he knows what his goals are. Mark states that Clyde wants access to the DiMera fortune. Clyde clarifies that he doesn’t just want access, he wants all of it to be his. Clyde warns that Mark better get his sister married to Chad as soon as possible, or else they will never see their mom alive again.

EJ goes home and guesses Gabi isn’t there. EJ pours a cup of coffee and then finds the bloody fireplace poker on the ground. EJ picks it up and questions the blood.

Connie tells Gabi and Melinda that she is hurt and very angry, but she’s not confused as she knows just what she wants and pretty soon, she will have it. Melinda questions if she’s going to defy Li like this. Gabi reminds Connie that she’s been so good to her which is why she put all her faith in her. Gabi asks Connie not to throw it all away and says she’ll give her whatever she wants but Connie says no. Gabi pleads with her not to do this. Connie says goodbye and tells them to have a blast as she sets the bomb and exits as the bomb counts down from two and a half minutes.

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