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Update written by Joseph

Chanel and Johnny go to the hospital and greet Paulina. Johnny mentions they were about to go see Theo and asks how he’s doing. Paulina says he’s better and will be happy to see them. Paulina then remembers they had a doctor’s appointment this morning. Chanel confirms they had their six week checkup with the ultrasound and she was going to call after visiting Theo, but she’s glad to tell her the news in person that everything looked perfect. Chanel confirms the baby is healthy and so is she. Paulina is thankful as they hug.

Chad visits Theo in his hospital room. Chad comments that Theo had a smile on his face so he must have been having a good dream.

Cat sits with EJ in the living room and says she hopes they didn’t run Gwen off. EJ says they have a lot to catch up on and asks what he missed. Cat says not much and jokes about Rita breathing down her neck. Rafe arrives and greets them. EJ jokingly asks if Rafe is here to welcome him back to Salem. Rafe asks how Sydney is. EJ responds that spending time with her father seemed to help her considerably. Rafe remarks that she did sound better after he spoke to her on the phone. EJ asks what Rafe has to talk about. Rafe responds that they should talk in private but EJ states that Cat is his trusted assistant and can hear whatever it is. Rafe then reveals that he thought EJ should know that they got a positive match on the bones found in the DiMera Crypt and that the FBI and ISA ran multiple tests to make sure there was no error. EJ asks who was the poor soul buried in the dirt then. Rafe reveals that the bones belonged to EJ’s father, Stefano DiMera, leaving EJ shocked.

Abe meets Liam at the Book Club. Abe apologizes for missing their last session. Liam says it’s okay as he heard about what happened to his son and he’s sorry. Abe says he’s doing remarkably better and should be discharged from the hospital soon.

Chad tells Theo that he looks better. Theo talks about getting discharged soon and he can’t wait. Theo asks about the kids. Chad says they are good. Theo asks about the custody situation with Jack and Jennifer. Chad says it took some negotiating but the kids are going to stay with him. Theo calls that great news and hopes the negotiations worked out to his satisfaction. Chad responds that he’s no longer in danger of losing his kids and that’s all that matters.

Cat tells EJ that she’s sorry. EJ says it’s not that he didn’t believe his father was dead but he was The Phoenix so you could never rule out that he would rise from the ashes. Kristen then walks in and asks if she missed something. EJ reveals to her that the bones in the crypt were Stefano’s. Kristen can’t believe she killed Peter by using one of Stefano’s bones as she breaks down crying. Cat brings Kristen a water as Kristen calls it fitting that Stefano was the one who did Peter in. Kristen calls it a long slow death starting from when Stefano took her and Peter in as children. Kristen argues that Stefano has been gone long enough that she could see the damages he did, so the love that she had for him is completely gone. Kristen declares that she now detests Stefano and EJ with every fiber of her body. Kristen tells EJ that she hates him and feels sickened being in his presence, so she’s going to pack her stuff and get the hell out. Kristen then heads upstairs. EJ guesses he should inform the rest of his siblings about this latest discovery. Rafe asks if EJ has any idea how the bones ended up in the crypt. EJ says no, but he suspects Rafe does since he was the last one to see Stefano alive.

Paulina tells Chanel and Johnny that she’s so happy for them and asks what else Sarah said. Chanel says just that everything looked great and they heard the baby’s heartbeat for the first time which was very exciting. Chanel states that things are right on track. Johnny adds that the best news is that Sarah believes the risk of Chanel’s cancer recurring is very low. Paulina asks if this means they can start sharing the good news. Chanel assures that they are okay with telling family and close friends which excites Paulina as she wonders where to start.

EJ talks about Rafe and Hope covering up Stefano’s murder but he wasn’t actually dead since according to Dr. Rolf, Stefano didn’t die until years later. Cat says she’s not following. EJ argues that when it came to Stefano, Rafe turned deranged. Rafe calls Stefano an evil son of a bitch who didn’t give a damn about whose lives he ruined. Rafe says Stefano didn’t have a heart or a conscience. EJ questions Rafe speaking ill of his father when they just confirmed his death. Rafe admits he shouldn’t speak ill of the dead, even if the world is so much better without them. EJ tells Rafe to go to Hell and walks out of the room.

Theo knows Chad’s kids are more important to him than anything, but he knows things have been difficult for him in his personal life because of things with Cat, so he’s hoping things are all good. Chad assures that he got what he want and is beyond grateful. Chad then gets a call from EJ, who informs him that he is back home. EJ asks if Chad has a few minutes. Chad says he’s just visiting Theo and asks what’s up. EJ responds that he’s not sure Theo is ready to hear this but Rafe was just there with the results from the lab, confirming the bones from the crypt were Stefano’s. EJ says he knows it’s no surprise that Stefano is dead but he thought he should know. Chad says he’ll check back on him later and hangs up. Theo asks if everything is okay with EJ. Chad says he just wanted to tell him he was home and send his well wishes. Theo hopes to see him soon. Chad decides to let him rest and tells Theo to text him when he’s discharged. Theo thanks him for stopping by as Chad then exits.

Paulina asks when the next doctor’s appointment is. Chanel says she’s not sure and adds that she and Johnny might prefer to be surprised by the sex of the baby. Paulina jokes about not knowing what color clothes to get. Johnny says they can figure that out while he goes to visit Theo and Chanel can meet him in the room. Johnny heads to Theo’s room while Paulina comments that Johnny seems more positive about the pregnancy now. Chanel agrees that this was the first time she saw Johnny be happy about it and reiterates that Johnny was never not happy about the baby, he was just scared. Paulina is glad he’s letting himself feel the joy now.

Abe tutors Liam and compliments him on his reading improving. Liam admits when they first started, he thought it was total BS but the other night, he was reading to his kid and didn’t stumble over words, so it made him want to keep getting better. Abe encourages that he will soon. Liam jokes that his son is smarter than him and will be reading to him soon. Abe asks about his son’s mother. Liam reveals that she overdosed a couple of years ago. Abe says he’s sorry to hear that. Liam says it’s been hard but his son Gage is getting better now and spends time with his parents. Liam says he’s trying to spend more time with him and take care of him. Liam adds that he will never forget Abe’s kindness in giving him money so he could buy his son food and promises to pay him back one day. Abe responds that he’s already paying him back by showing up and being a good dad to his son. Abe declares that he’s very proud of him.

Johnny visits Theo in his hospital room and brings him scones from the bakery. Theo questions Johnny not being at work. Johnny responds that he is working as he came to pick his brain. Johnny explains that he was sent a manuscript for a book and he hears it was pitched to Titan but they don’t have the resources to take it on at the moment. They talk about Titan’s publishing department being the one place they are out performing DiMera. Theo asks what the book is about. Johnny says he hasn’t read it yet but understands it’s a steamy romance novel which Theo notes is very marketable right now. Johnny says especially after the success of One Stormy Night. Theo says if Johnny thinks the book will sell and the editors like it, he says go for it.

Cat comments to Rafe that EJ seemed genuinely upset about his father. Rafe laughs it off and calls it no big shock that Stefano is actually dead. Rafe adds that Stefano and his children had a relationship as toxic as it gets. Cat guesses EJ still loved the guy. Rafe says that depends on your version of love. Rafe assumes that EJ thought The Phoenix would again rise from the ashes. Rafe asks Cat not to start feeling sorry for EJ. Cat says that EJ is human and this might be a vulnerability they can use to their advantage. Rafe says they’ll see. Rafe decides he should get back to the office. Cat says she’ll walk out with him but then Chad arrives and enters the room.

Johnny imagines Theo is anxious to get out of the hospital. Theo hopes it’s soon but admits he’s still a little weak. Johnny tells him not to rush out since he’s got things covered until he’s ready to dive back in at DiMera. Theo promises to be back as soon as he’s up for it since he knows Johnny never wanted the CEO job. Johnny assures that he’s handling it so Theo can focus on recovering. Johnny decides he’ll head back to the office and look at that manuscript. Johnny tells Theo it’s good to see him. Theo thanks him for stopping by as Johnny exits.

EJ goes to see Dr. Rolf in the lab and questions what the hell he did to his father.

Johnny comes out from Theo’s room and tells Chanel and Paulina that his visit was brief but good and now he’s heading back to the office. Chanel says she will visit Theo and see Johnny at home. They kiss as Johnny then exits. Paulina comments to Chanel that they seem good. Chanel calls it a relief to be back on track. Paulina asks if she’s sure she will be able to manage a baby, a business, and a pregnancy. Chanel says they can afford to hire help while Johnny is CEO of DiMera until Theo is ready to step back in. Paulina reminds her that she and Abe are always there to help too. Chanel appreciates that but notes she has a whole city to run. Paulina remarks that it’s always solve one problem and another pops up. Chanel then asks Paulina why Kristen DiMera is not locked up.

Chad tells Rafe and Cat that EJ called him about the bones. Kristen comes back downstairs with her bags packed. Kristen comes in to greet Chad. Chad asks if they are sure it’s true this time. Rafe confirms they quadruple checked and it matched Stefano’s DNA along with EJ’s and Chad’s. Cat says she’s sorry. Kristen questions why she’s still there. Cat explains that she was catching EJ up on what he missed while he was gone but she should get going. Chad decides to walk her out, so they exit together after Chad takes one last look back at the room. Rafe then tells Kristen that he has a few questions.

Chad and Cat exit the DiMera Mansion together. Chad says it was nice seeing her. Cat says it was nice seeing him too and she hopes the custody mediation went well. Chad confirms they came to an agreement. Cat asks if he’s happy. Chad admits there were concessions but he gets to keep his kids. Cat calls that amazing. Chad adds that the kids will spend summers in Boston with Jack and Jennifer along with some holidays. Cat asks if those are the only concessions. Chad admits that he also had to put in writing that he and Cat can never be together. Cat tells him that she knows and she should go as she walks away.

EJ informs Dr. Rolf that Rafe says the bones in the crypt were conclusively determined to belong to Stefano. Dr. Rolf says thank God as he heard Peter Blake removed the bones from the sarcophagus, so he’s greatly relieved to hear Stefano’s remains are in the crypt where they belong. EJ questions how they ended up there in the first place. Dr. Rolf reveals that when he told EJ that Stefano had died, he didn’t tell him everything.

Abe asks Liam when they should meet again. Liam says same time next week is good for him. Abe notices the cut on Liam’s hand and asks about it. Liam says he was cutting some vegetables and the knife slipped. Abe tells Liam that he understands how hard it can be. Liam assures that he’s really trying. Abe advises him to be safe. Liam says he’ll be fine.

Paulina tells Chanel that Kristen was granted bail because the district attorney’s office realized she was kidnapped and didn’t escape from prison. Chanel argues that she still shot EJ. Paulina is sure it will get worked out. Chanel calls Kristen a menace and complains that she almost let Johnny go to prison so she doesn’t deserve to be out on the streets. Paulina encourages her to trust that everyone is working hard to ensure justice is served.

Kristen pours a drink and toasts to Stefano’s portrait. Rafe says he feels for her as she’s been through Hell the past couple of weeks with a lot of loss in a short time. Kristen cries that her daughter is still locked up. Kristen asks what Rafe wanted to ask her. Rafe asks if she has any idea where Dr. Rolf is. Kristen says she hasn’t seen him in awhile and asks if he asked EJ. Rafe says that EJ said he had no idea either.

Johnny finishes a call in the DiMera Enterprises office as Chad walks in. Chad comments on Johnny looking comfortable in that chair but Johnny assures he’s just keeping the seat warm until Theo gets back. Johnny asks what brings him by. Chad informs him that EJ is back in town. Johnny asks if he said how Sydney is doing. Chad confirms she’s doing better so Johnny says he’ll call her later. Chad hoped EJ would have called Johnny to tell him himself but they aren’t talking to each other. Johnny asks what’s going on. Chad then reveals to Johnny that the bones found in the crypt were Stefano’s.

EJ questions what Dr. Rolf was not telling him about Stefano’s death. Dr. Rolf responds that when the world only thought Stefano was dead, they went far off the grid to a private island that Stefano owned. Dr. Rolf explains that Stefano ordered him to find a way to reverse his declining health, but his research took him six months and when he returned, he found Stefano was truly dead. EJ asks how long he had been deceased. Dr. Rolf estimated that Stefano passed shortly after he left, so even if he could’ve revived him, there was sadly nothing left to revive. EJ asks what he did with his body. Dr. Rolf responds that he initially buried him on the island, but it ate away at him that he wasn’t with his family where he belonged, so he brought him home. EJ questions why he didn’t tell anyone. Dr. Rolf says he worried that he would be desecrated so he placed him in the sarcophagus and that was the last he saw of him. EJ questions how the hell he ended up with his bones buried in the dirt under the crypt then. Dr. Rolf responds that he has no idea. EJ states that part of him wishes it could be Stefano in the tube in the room while a part of him is glad he’ll never see him again.

Cat works on her laptop in her room and then calls Andrew Donovan, telling him that she has some good news. Cat says it took her forever but she finally got something. Cat reveals that the money trail was convoluted but she traced a couple accounts back to Peter Blake and she just found a transfer from one of them to another account in Salem, so now they know who Peter hired to do his dirty work..

Paulina and Chanel visit Theo in his hospital room. Theo asks Chanel how she’s feeling today. Chanel assures she won’t throw up again and asks how he is. Theo says he’s pretty good. Paulina reveals that they just ran in to his neurologist outside, so she thinks he’s going to feel even better.

Cat informs Andrew that she does know the guy that the accounts belongs to as she had a run-in with him before. She reveals he’s a local named Liam Selejko…

Liam and Abe walk through the town square together. Liam thanks Abe again and says he was always bored in school but this feels different. Abe encourages that he’s doing very well, so he sees good things in his future. Abe then gets a call from Paulina so Liam says he’ll see him next time and walks away. Paulina tells Abe that she’s with someone who has something to share. Paulina then gives the phone to Theo, so he can announce to Abe that he’s being released from the hospital today.

Kristen tells Rafe that she needs to get out before EJ comes back and asks if he’s thought any more about working together to bring EJ down. Rafe confirms he has thought about it quite a lot, but he’s not sure how she can help him if she ends up back in prison. Kristen says not to fast forward to a negative outcome. Kristen points out that she’s free now and ready to team up with him, so she asks what he says.

Johnny tells Chad that they all knew Stefano was gone, but to have it confirmed like this. Chad knows he was close to him as a kid. Johnny admits he thought he was a God then. Johnny points out that he was Chad’s dad, so he’s really sorry. Chad thanks him. Chad says sometimes he thinks of all of Stefano’s heinous crimes and he’s ashamed that he was his father, but other times he thinks about how much he loved them all and how funny and charming he was. Johnny calls Stefano a complicated man and formidable. Johnny feels like it was an undignified end for him. Chad agrees. Johnny suggests they have to do something about that.

EJ tells Dr. Rolf that it’s sadly too late for Stefano, but Dr. Rolf said he’s ready to prepare for human trial. Dr. Rolf says it will require 24 hour monitoring from this point forward and he had planned on this from the beginning as he has someone fully trained and in place. EJ asks if he really thinks this is going to work. Dr. Rolf believes he finally has the correct formula, so he’s very optimistic that she will open her eyes again soon. EJ smiles as they stand next to the tube in the room.

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Update written by Joseph

Chanel sits at home with Trey, saying they will be back soon but they are going to see her baby for the first time and soon will be coming home with a new brother or sister for him. Johnny looks on with a look of concern but then joins her and agrees on what a wonderful day that will be as they hug.

Sarah is surprised to see Kristen at the hospital, noting she wasn’t on her schedule and isn’t due for a checkup. Kristen responds that she asked the hospital to squeeze her in so she could see her regarding an urgent matter.

Gwen is with Dr. Rolf in the lab. Gwen complains that she’s put a lot of money in to this and it should be done. Dr. Rolf tells her to be patient as they are on the cusp of greatness. Dr. Rolf talks about the effects of Versavix while Gwen urges him to get it done before the next ice age.

Cat goes to see Rafe at his home. Rafe informs her that Javi and Leo have moved out, Gabi is at work, and Arianna is at school. Rafe jokes that the quiet is kind of great. Rafe asks if she got Mark to let her in to the lab. Cat says unfortunately no and Mark insisted on looking for EJ’s binder himself but it never existed. Cat complains that she has to find her way in to the lab because EJ is coming home any day now.

EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion where he is shocked to find Dimitri seated inside. EJ questions what the hell he’s doing there. Dimitri respond that it is the family mansion and he lives there.

Kristen informs Sarah that she wants to talk to her about her relationship with Rachel. Kristen says she’s very grateful that Sarah was there for her when she couldn’t be, but she’s here now and her daughter doesn’t need two mothers. Sarah says she would never try to replace her. Kristen brings up Sarah tried to when Rachel was an infant. Sarah argues that there was far more nuance to it than that and she knows it. Kristen complains that Rachel just found out about Sarah trying to kidnap her and believes that has sent her over the edge along with the sight of Sarah clinging to Brady.

Rafe agrees with Cat that EJ might be back any day now which means getting in to the lab could be a big risk. Cat worries that this could be their only chance and says the ISA has had long enough to crack the keycode since she had the first three numbers. Rafe reminds her of EJ’s other set of eyes, Rita. Cat complains of getting her marching orders from Rita since EJ left and how she stonewalled her when she mentioned someone staying in the secret room or tried to get answers about Leo calling about a delivery. Rafe asks what Cat thinks about Leo’s video. Cat says that even if Gwen’s not involved in the free clinic, it confirms that Gwen and EJ are in some sort of silent partnership conspiring together.

EJ asks Dimitri where the hell he has been all this time since no one has heard from him or seen him in years and now he comes home to him in the living room. EJ asks what happened to him and if he wasn’t with his mother. Dimitri responds that he was kidnapped by Gwen and asks if EJ would know anything about that.

Gwen tells Dr. Rolf that she’s sorry if she’s a bit pushy and admits that she’s in a bit of a rush and impatient. Dr. Rolf gets that Gwen is greedy for the financial reward. Gwen complains that his work is getting them nowhere even though she’s thrown a fortune at him. Dr. Rolf yells at her to close her mouth and listen for a change. Dr. Rolf then shows Gwen that he has used Versavix to bring a rat back to life.

Sarah asks Kristen if she really pulled her away from her patients to pick a fight with her. Kristen says she wanted doctor-patient confidentiality. Kristen tells Sarah that she can’t tell her to stay away from Brady but she can tell her to stay away from Rachel because that’s what’s best for her. Sarah tells Kristen to find another doctor because she will no longer be treating her. Kristen says that is fine by her as she walks out of the room. Kristen goes on to run in to Johnny and Chanel as they arrive at the hospital. Chanel questions why Kristen isn’t behind bars where she belongs. Kristen responds that she’s really sorry and leaves the hospital. Johnny encourages Chanel to let it go while Chanel complains that Kristen is the whole reason that Johnny had to go through the trial. Johnny reminds her what Sarah said about stress and to think about the baby. Chanel felt she had to say something and argues that Kristen almost destroyed their lives. Chanel asks again why Kristen isn’t in prison. Johnny says there’s apparently some type of hearing coming up, so he’s sure they will find out.

EJ asks Dimitri why he would know anything about his alleged kidnapping. Dimitri responds that EJ and Gwen were here living it up in the mansion while he was held against his will. EJ says he’s hardly been living it up. Dimitri questions why Gwen has been in the house and what she told him. EJ says that Gwen told him nothing and just showed up at his door, claiming to be family and that the Hortons and Deverauxs didn’t want her, so he figured they had room so why not. Dimitri questions Gwen being in his home while he was stuck in captivity. EJ says it couldn’t have been too bad since he seems healthy and managed to escape. Dimitri says he didn’t escape but he was put on a plane and dumped here, just in time to ruin Leo’s wedding. EJ guesses he doesn’t have any proof that Gwen did it. Dimitri says he doesn’t yet, but he will get it. Dimitri adds that he has transferred all of his assets back to his name, frozen all of Gwen’s credit, and plans to find out what exactly she’s been doing with his money. EJ thinks he’s going a bit too far but Dimitri says it’s not far enough. Dimitri declares that as soon as his divorce is finalized, he expects EJ to throw Gwen out. Dimitri tells EJ that it’s so good to see him and welcomes him home as he then exits the room. EJ then pulls out his phone.

Cat tells Rafe that she has another dinner date when EJ gets back and she will learn more then, but promises not to do anything crazy. Cat adds that she has to figure a way to get back in the secret room to see if they missed any clues. Rafe advises her to play it safe this time. Cat asks if Rafe and Eli are playing it safe by going to Alamainia without a posse. Rafe explains that they won’t be alone because Steve already sent Bo and Hope there to deal with Stefan’s remains and making sure the body matches the headstone. Cat wonders how Vivian took that. Rafe says not great but she did agree to questioning. Rafe says the camera in the crypt was transmitting a signal to Alamainia and that’s what the focus will be on. Cat says she will focus on the lab. Rafe hopes she will have better luck with Mark.

Gwen can’t believe Dr. Rolf successfully brought the rats back to life and says that EJ will be thrilled. Dr. Rolf says it took a great deal of trial and error to get the dosage right and so far, there have been no side effects. Dr. Rolf declares that soon they can begin experimenting on humans. Gwen then gets a call from EJ. Gwen tells EJ that she’s with Dr. Rolf while EJ informs her that he’s been with Dimitri, who told him all about her. Gwen is surprised to learn that EJ is home. EJ then angrily asks Gwen to get her ass there now.

Sarah joins Johnny and Chanel in a hospital room and asks how Chanel is feeling. Chanel says she still has morning sickness but no cramps. Sarah says that’s great and asks if they are ready to take a peek at the baby.

Cat asks Rafe who is on the top of his list to be Peter’s accomplice. Rafe responds that there’s no definitive list yet. Rafe talks about how Vivian makes sense if Stefan was alive because she would want the inheritance money but the timing doesn’t line up with Tony’s abduction and she would’ve had to have been planning the whole thing before Stefan was dead. Cat brings up Dimitri returning at an odd time while Rafe comments on his crazy story about being held hostage by Gwen while Cat notes Gwen saying she was cut out of his financial situation. Rafe points out that Dimitri isn’t even a direct heir so he’d have to go through his mother Megan or make a deal with Peter. Cat feels Dimitri wouldn’t have much to gain. Rafe brings up Stefano’s estate never being settled since his body was never found while the seven year waiting period is almost up so the DiMeras can claim the inheritance.

Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she has nothing to say to him. EJ asks what happened with Peter. Kristen tells EJ that Peter said he would see her in Hell before he died. EJ says he’s so sorry but Kristen doesn’t believe him and argues that EJ is itching to dance on Peter’s grave just like she is itching to dance on EJ’s as she storms out.

Gwen tells Dr. Rolf that she has to go face EJ, but at least she will have good news to share with him. Gwen stops and asks Dr. Rolf if he’s sure there are people willing to pay millions for this drug. Dr. Rolf responds that he thought she was sure as well since she threw her fortune at him. Gwen says she will see him later then. Gwen then asks Dr. Rolf if he can bring her back to life if EJ murders her which he laughs at as she exits the lab.

Sarah encourages Chanel not to worry if they don’t hear a heartbeat of the baby because it’s very early in the pregnancy and they can do another ultrasound. Sarah then tells her that it looks great as they see the embryo with a tiny heartbeat. Johnny declares it’s their baby.

Cat and Rafe talk about Peter going after the family because he knew the seven years were almost up and he wanted to eliminate the competition to get the money. They joke about Susan’s belief that Stefano is still alive while Rafe informs Cat that Stefano’s essence was once put on a microchip that was planted in Steve’s head. Rafe calls that a long story and says he’ll send her the file on it. Rafe says considering Stefano’s age, it’s very unlikely that he’s alive and well but when it comes to the DiMeras, nothing surprises him anymore. Rafe then admits he was surprised by one thing DiMera related the other day as he reveals that Kristen offered to help bring EJ down which surprises Cat. Rafe explains that for some reason, Kristen blames EJ for Rachel being in Bayview, so she wants revenge. Cat asks if Rafe is going to team up with Kristen. Rafe admits it seems a little risky because one outburst from her could blow the whole operation. Cat suggests maybe Kristen could show some restraint and give them what they need to put EJ away.

Kristen confronts Dimitri in the town square. Dimitri remarks that the sight of her at breakfast would cause him to lose his appetite. Kristen calls him an ungrateful brat after the chaos his mother caused their family. Dimitri compares it to Peter. Kristen warns him not to speak of Peter. Dimitri didn’t realize it was a sensitive topic. Kristen tells Dimitri that he owes her money. Dimitri says the blackmail ship has sailed since he’s out and proud as well as extremely rich. Dimitri tells Kristen to go home and take a bath to soak off the stench of prison and death. Kristen remarks that she wouldn’t live under the same roof as him and moved out of the DiMera Mansion. Dimitri jokes that she won’t get any more free breakfasts. Kristen warns that after what he did to Gwen, she’ll see to it that he’ll be departing the mansion soon.

Gwen goes to the DiMera Mansion to see EJ in the living room. EJ questions her bringing Dimitri back without consulting him first. Gwen points out that she left him a message and said she would explain when he got home. EJ argues that if he knew what she was up to, he would’ve done everything in his power to stop it. EJ asks if Gwen has a death wish. EJ says he knows she wanted revenge in her own way but he didn’t realize that meant jeopardizing everything they’ve worked for so she could watch Dimitri and Leo squirm. Gwen argues that it wasn’t her fault because she didn’t know Dimitri could divorce her and take her money, so she didn’t know she wouldn’t be safe. Gwen says that her understanding of Dimitri’s inheritance and terms was misguided. EJ calls it dead wrong. Gwen admits she made a mistake. EJ blames her ego and reminds Gwen that her contribution to their special project was her husband’s cash. Gwen asks if EJ doesn’t have his own cash. EJ says his cash is wrapped up in other things and Dimitri’s was their biggest supporter, so until they start making money, they need his cushion to stay afloat. Gwen informs EJ that they will be making money sooner than he thinks. EJ asks what she means. Gwen then reveals that Dr. Rolf brought the rats back to life and says the drug is ready to be tested on humans which shocks EJ.

Sarah tells Chanel and Johnny that Chanel and the baby are doing very well and she will set her up for a follow up. Sarah adds that the chances of her cancer recurring are low. Chanel asks Johnny if he’s comfortable with telling family and close friends. Johnny says he wants to shout it from the rooftops. Johnny asks what the next steps are and if Chanel needs to take it easy. Sarah says there are no restrictions other than the usual as long as she’s not experiencing cramping or bleeding. Sarah tells Chanel that the best thing to do is rest and enjoy being pregnant. Sarah tells them that she’s so happy for them as she knows how much they wanted this. Chanel responds that they have a beautiful baby boy but she feels so blessed to be adding to their family.

Rafe tells Cat that he’s going to take his offer from Kristen to his higher ups at the FBI to let them decide if she’s viable. Rafe asks Cat how Chad’s custody mediation is going. Cat responds that she wishes she knew but she can’t ask him or reach out for obvious reasons. Cat then gets a text from Rita, informing her that EJ is back in town. Cat then says she has to go. Rafe tells her to be safe as she quickly exits.

EJ calls Dr. Rolf to confirm what Gwen told him. EJ congratulates him and hangs up. Gwen jokes about EJ being skeptical as she pours him a drink. Gwen toasts to their success while EJ warns that he’s still furious with her. Gwen suggests they just celebrate the good news a bit. EJ asks if he should just forgive her for bringing back Dimitri. EJ complains that having him back in Salem is potentially life changing. Gwen swears she can make it right and if all goes according to plan, she can take care of Dimitri and save her fortune. EJ questions how since Dimitri seems to have made himself quite at home. Gwen informs EJ that the ISA is looking at Dimitri as Peter’s possible accomplice. EJ calls that rich considering where he’s actually been. Gwen says they know it’s not true but Rafe doesn’t and that Rafe said he doesn’t believe Dimitri’s kidnapping story. Gwen points out that he has no proof. Gwen explains to EJ that she wants to frame Dimitri for the kidnapping and then his story will blow up in his face, he’ll go to prison and she’ll be off to the bank.

Johnny and Chanel go home. Chanel excitedly thinks she felt the baby but guesses she must be imagining it because she wants it to feel real. Johnny assures her that it is real and now that they know the odds are in their favor, he feels so bad that he was ever a downer about her being pregnant. Johnny insists it’s only because he loves her so much. Chanel decides no more feeling bad, only excited and grateful because soon they will have a healthy baby as a little brother or sister to Trey and a person they created out of their love as they hug.

Dimitri questions Kristen giving a damn about Gwen, arguing that the Kristen he knows only cares about herself. Kristen mocks him stealing the money from Gwen while Dimitri says he simply took back what’s his and soon, Gwen will pay for the bad things she did to him. Kristen remarks that it sounds like Dimitri is becoming a true DiMera which in their family means it’s survival of the fittest and to Hell with everyone else. Dimitri supposes he’ll feel right at home then. Dimitri says his mother was no wilting violet and neither is he. Dimitri tells Kristen to brace herself for a lot of turbulence because he’s here to stay.

EJ comments that Gwen talks a big game but offers very few details, so he’s going to need to know exactly how she plans to frame Dimitri and how she thinks it’s going to work which he highly doubts considering the royal mess she made in bringing Dimitri back. Cat then arrives and greets them. Cat tells EJ that she’s so glad he’s back and asks how Sydney is. EJ says she’s much better and thanks her for asking. Cat hopes she’s not interrupting. EJ says of course not as they were merely toasting to his return.

Rafe gets a call from Shane Donovan, revealing the identity of the bones from the DiMera Crypt.

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Belle greets Marlena at home and asks how Julie’s Book Club was yesterday. Marlena responds that it was rough, surprising Belle.

At the Horton House, Jennifer asks Chad if there’s any word on Jeremy. Chad says not yet but he hoped they would have some news before having to tell Thomas what’s going on. Jennifer says there’s no harm in holding off for now since Jeremy is Thomas’s favorite teacher and his cousin. Chad points out that Stephanie is his cousin too which makes the whole thing weird, trying to figure out how to tell him that one cousin is stalking another.

Alex and Stephanie are at home together. Stephanie doesn’t know how she will get any work done while Alex says he barely slept either. Stephanie can’t believe Jeremy made the website about her. Stephanie admits she was worried Jeremy might cause some trouble, but never thought he’d go this far. Alex declares that Jeremy has been caught now, so they can hope this nightmare is finally behind them.

Melinda Trask joins Jeremy in the interrogation room to represent him. Jeremy thanks her for representing him and says he’s heard a lot about her. Melinda says considering his family, she’s surprised he reached out. Jeremy admits that his go to is generally Justin, but considering he’s being accused of threatening to kill his son, that was out of the question so Julie suggested Melinda and said she’s a shark which is exactly what he needs right now.

At the police station, Julie tells Jada that she knows that she wants to keep Stephanie safe, but she’s harassing an innocent man. Jada knows she’s upset but suggests she go home and get some rest after being there all night. Julie says she is not one to take a nap while her family is in trouble, so she’s not going anywhere.

Marlena explains to Belle that she was there with Maggie and Julie but when it came time to share her feelings, she couldn’t find the words. Belle is sure they understood. Marlena calls it still embarrassing. Belle questions why when she just lost her husband not long ago. Belle asks what Marlena would tell herself if she was her own patient. Marlena responds that everyone grieves in their own way in their own time which Belle says includes her.

Chad asks if Jennifer believes that Jeremy did what they are saying. Jennifer says she doesn’t want to, but doesn’t know what to believe and argues that the idea that Jeremy was living in their house while secretly stalking Stephanie doesn’t even make sense. Chad agrees and points out that Jeremy is great with the kids and seems like a good guy. Chad hopes Jeremy is just being falsely accused and this is all just a giant mistake. Jennifer hopes he’s right.

Steve gets up and greets Alex and Stephanie, saying he hopes they didn’t sleep as bad as he did since he was really wound up. Stephanie points out that now Steve can finally go home but Steve says he can’t. Alex asks why not since Jeremy is in custody but Steve reveals he isn’t because Jada didn’t arrest him, she only brought him in for questioning and can only hold him for 24 hours unless he confesses. Steve declares they are stuck with him for now because he’s not letting his guard down yet and is not going anywhere.

Melinda asks Jeremy to go over why he’s at the police station. Jeremy explains that Jada asked him to come down for questioning because someone has been stalking his ex Stephanie Johnson and they think it’s him because someone made a creepy website about Stephanie and the company who sold the URL said he paid for it, but he swears he did not. Melinda questions why the company says he did. Jeremy insists he’s being setup and she’s got to believe him.

Julie asks Jada to at least have JJ or Shawn question Jeremy if she’s going to hold him. Jada says they are his cousins so that would be a conflict of interest. Julie remarks that’s never been a problem for the Salem police department. Julie argues that if they had this great evidence against him, they would’ve arrested him by now but that proves he didn’t do it. Jada hopes she’s right but if it turns out that Jeremy is the crazed fan, he will be brought to justice.

Chad tells Jennifer that he wanted to talk to her about the custody situation since Julie said Thomas wasn’t on board with what they figured out yesterday. Jennifer says that he is, but he just still has concerns about the promise Chad made to keep Cat out of his life, since he’s broken it before so he’s afraid he won’t be able to keep it now either. Chad insists that he will if that’s what is best for the kids. Jennifer knows that’s his intention but she thinks Thomas needs more than just his word.

Marlena thanks Belle for reminding her what she tells her clients about grief, that they have to be patient with themselves. Belle encourages that the mystery book club meeting will be a lot more low key so she might have a good time.

Steve says they are really lucky to have Jada on their side as she will do everything within the boundaries of the law to keep Jeremy away and now that they know he’s behind the website, he’s filed a restraining order to force him to keep his distance from Stephanie and Alex. Steve adds that even though all the evidence points towards Jeremy, they haven’t proved that he’s the stalker, so until they do, he’s still a threat.

Melinda states that the police have nothing but circumstantial evidence and that creating a website is not a crime, so the odds of charging him with anything are low. Jeremy questions why they are holding him then. Melinda guesses they want to strongarm him in to a confession. Jeremy says he has nothing to confess so Melinda says they will wait it out. Melinda says even if he did, she could get it down to a lesser offense. Jeremy refuses to confess because he’s innocent and saying otherwise would tank his career. Melinda says losing his career pales in comparison to losing his freedom. Jeremy worries that any confession would mean he would never work as a teacher again or be near kids, so his life would basically be over.

Julie tells Jada that she truly believes Jeremy is not guilty. Jada understands that she wants to think the best of her family. Julie explains that a little while ago, Jeremy told her that he was planning to leave Salem because he didn’t think he could ever get a fair shake here since too many people seem unable to forgive and forget the mistakes he made when he was younger. Julie believes that alone should close her case against him. Jada asks why it would do that. Julie calls it obvious that if Jeremy was ready to leave Salem on his own, then he’s not a threat to Stephanie or Alex. Jada responds that she doesn’t see it that way at all.

Marlena tells Belle that she has a talent for saying the right things in the right moment when someone is upset. Marlena jokes that she could’ve been a therapist but says she’s doing very well on her own path and she’s proud of her. Marlena adds that John was proud of her, Paul, and Brady too. Belle asks if she’s heard from Brady and wonders what he will do now that he’s been fired from Basic Black. Marlena says she hasn’t heard from him but she knows he’s trying hard to find his own path. Marlena mentions suggesting to him that this time could be a gift to spend with Rachel. Marlena thinks sometimes Brady is a lot like John in putting other people’s needs before his own and worrying about the rest of the staff at Basic Black while realizing it’s John’s legacy. Belle agrees that someone from the family should carry on John’s legacy and reveals she has a suggestion on who that might be. Belle then suggests Marlena herself.

Chad asks if Jennifer is saying that she doesn’t trust his word and if she and Jack are going to take this back to court. Jennifer says no and just thinks they can revisit the terms to find something Thomas is okay with. Chad argues that Thomas is 10 years old and doesn’t get to dictate their terms. Jennifer worries that Thomas could cause a problem if he feels he’s not being heard and says that all he wants is for Chad to reassure him that Cat will never be a part of his life. Jennifer says it’s not that Thomas doesn’t want Chad to find someone to love again and adds that he just told her he was sad things didn’t work out between Chad and Stephanie. Chad says that ship has sailed.

Stephanie questions if Steve doesn’t think Jeremy is the one who was terrorizing them. Steve says he just thinks it’s safer not to take anything for granted, but adds that it is possible that someone created the website to make Jeremy look guilty. Alex asks why anyone would want to do that. Steve suggests Jeremy could have enemies out there that want to set him up and repeats that it’s unlikely, but they have to consider the possibility.

Jada joins Jeremy and Melinda in the interrogation room and asks if he’s ready to talk. Jeremy responds that he hasn’t been following Stephanie, taking pictures of her, writing about her on the internet, or buy that website domain. Jeremy adds that he has no idea who did any of those things. Jada mocks that not being helpful. Melinda guesses they are done here unless there’s anything else she needs from Jeremy. Jada states that the one thing she needs from him is the truth.

Marlena tells Belle that she can’t run a company as she has no experience doing that and a a few weeks ago, she was about to retire. Belle clarifies that she’s not saying Marlena should run Basic Black, but oversee it while someone from Titan manages the line and she provides input on behalf of the family. Marlena guesses that wouldn’t be too difficult and she could run her practice at the same time. Marlena admits that John’s legacy is terribly important to her. Belle says it is to all of them and asks if Marlena will do it. Marlena agrees to think about it.

Chad tells Jennifer that his kids’ happiness is the most important thing to him but he’s drawing the line at allowing her and Thomas to dictate who he can or cannot be in a relationship with. Jennifer argues that there’s one person they don’t want him with. Chad responds that he’s not involved with that person anymore. Jennifer repeats that Thomas just needs more reassurance. Chad asks if he’s supposed to write it in blood or move to Antarctica to make sure he never runs into her again. Jennifer responds that it’s not even about Cat anymore, it’s about Thomas and being able to trust his father again.

Alex says there’s a lot of evidence pointing to Jeremy, not just buying the domain name. Steve agrees and brings up when Jeremy came back to Salem and his history with Stephanie. Steve says it all fits their theory but it’s not hard proof so there’s still a lot of blanks to fill in. Alex feels it can’t be a coincidence and that they’ve given Jeremy the benefit of the doubt long enough. Stephanie can’t believe Jeremy has this fantasy after all these years. Stephanie states that if Jeremy comes anywhere near her again, he will be sorry.

Jeremy tells Jada that he’s telling her the truth even if she doesn’t want to believe him. Jada says she does want to believe him as it would make her life a lot easier, but she doesn’t believe him. Melinda tells Jada to either press charges or let him go. Jada argues that they can legally hold him for 12 more hours which Melinda says would be a waste of time and money. Melinda says there is no way Belle will press charges against Jeremy with circumstantial evidence and suggests letting him go. Jada warns Jeremy not to leave town. Jeremy points out that he was going to move but Jada repeats for him not to leave town as she exits the room.

Chad tells Jennifer that he will talk to Thomas and do his best to make sure he understands he will keep the promise. Chad adds that Jennifer and Jack can’t be a part of the conversation as it has to be between he and his son. Chad warns that if they are going to weigh in on every decision he makes, he will see them in court. Chad asks if that’s understood but Thomas comes in so they greet him. Thomas thought Jeremy was taking him to school today but he can’t find him. Chad informs him that Jeremy is going to be absent today, so Thomas asks if he’s sick. Chad says he just had some stuff to take care of. Chad brings up that Jennifer told him that he had some worries about their custody agreement and asks if he wants to talk about it before they hit the road. Jennifer decides to give them some privacy and exits as Chad sits with Thomas. Chad asks Thomas exactly what he’s worried about and how he can make him feel better. Thomas responds that he doesn’t know as he was so mad at him but then he was so scared when he was missing and now he just wishes things could be back to the way they were. Chad responds that he does too.

Marlena looks at a photo of her and John as Belle finishes a call and tells Marlena that she has to get to work as apparently Jeremy has been brought in for questioning. Belle says it apparently has to do with Stephanie and he’s already been released, but he’s still a suspect. Marlena worries that Julie must be beside herself.

Julie hugs Jeremy and asks how he’s feeling. Jeremy says he’s exhausted but fine. Julie can’t believe they kept him all night. Jeremy questions if she’s been there all night. Julie says she wasn’t going to leave him. Jeremy thanks her as it means a lot and knows it can’t be easy for her if most of her friends and most of Salem think he’s guilty. Julie responds that she doesn’t as she knows he has a good heart and she believes in him. Jeremy says she may be the only one as he hugs her.

Alex tells Stephanie that if Jeremy is stupid enough to come near her again, all three of them will make sure he’s sorry. Stephanie says she will hold him to that. Jada shows up at their door. Stephanie asks how it went with Jeremy. Jada responds that she’s sorry but she had to let him go because there wasn’t enough evidence. Jada adds that Jeremy claims the website isn’t his and even if it was, it’s not a crime. Alex questions what the hell to do now and if they are just supposed to wait for him to commit another crime and hope to catch him in the act. Steve says they aren’t waiting for him to do anything as there are other ways to force him out. Jada is not sure she wants to know, but first points out that there’s a box outside the door. Stephanie assures she didn’t order anything as she’s been too afraid to have any stranger anywhere near her place. Steve decides he will check it out so he grabs gloves and brings in the box from Ornaments on the Square. Steve opens the card to see who it’s from.

Chad tells Thomas that nothing is more important to him than he and Charlotte as they are his world. Chad states that he can’t be happy unless they are happy and it kills him that Thomas feels he can’t trust him. Thomas says he wants to, so maybe he’ll stay for awhile and move to Jack and Jennifer’s if it doesn’t work out. Chad tells him that’s not an option. Chad wants to find a way to move forward but he can’t threaten to move away every time he makes a decision he doesn’t like. Thomas admits that makes sense. Chad says he’s willing to prove to him that he can trust him. Chad acknowledges that Cat lied when she pretended to be Abigail and he knows she didn’t just hurt him, but Jack and Jennifer and he and Charlotte. Chad calls it fair if Thomas doesn’t want Cat in his life, so maybe there’s a way to give him more than just his word. Chad informs him that he promised Jack and Jennifer that he would never get involved with Cat when they agreed to drop the custody suit. Chad decides he can call Melinda to put it in writing as part of their agreement, so it would be legally binding and the courts could get involved if he goes back on his word. Thomas asks if he could go to jail. Chad says it’s nothing like that, but Jack and Jennifer would be able to petition for custody again and would have a much stronger argument if he didn’t hold up his end. Chad asks if putting it in writing would help Thomas trust him again. Thomas admits that it would a lot.

Julie goes to see Marlena and Belle. Julie tells Marlena that she’s glad she’s feeling better but she’s still sorry about yesterday. Julie says she’s sure that Belle has heard Jeremy has been released. Belle confirms she heard and they aren’t filing charges today but she can’t promise about the future and that’s probably all she’s allowed to say. Julie believes very deeply that Jeremy is not guilty of these shocking things he’s been accused of by people rushing to say he’s guilty. Julie reveals to Belle that Jeremy was planning to leave Salem because everyone with their pitchforks was getting to be too much but Jada told him he can’t leave town and now he’s in limbo. Belle questions if Jada said he couldn’t leave town and doesn’t think it was an order, but a strong suggestion, as there’s no law keeping him in town when he hasn’t been charged with anything. Belle thinks Jada was trying to say that Jeremy would look suspicious if he left Salem. Belle thinks that if Jeremy is innocent, he should stay put and prove it.

Chad calls Melinda to make an adjustment to the mediation agreement and put in formal writing that if he pursues a relationship with Cat Green, then Jack and Jennifer can revisit the custody agreement with Thomas’s permission. Melinda doesn’t think it’s a good idea to give away leverage. Chad explains that he’s not doing it to protect himself but to build trust with his son. Melinda agrees to write something up and e-mail it to him. Chad thanks her and says he’ll be in touch as he hangs up. Chad asks Thomas if he’s happy. Thomas says that he is. Chad says he’s happy if he’s happy. Chad adds that Thomas will have to meet him in the middle because Salem is a very small town so they will run in to Cat from time to time, so he doesn’t want him to jump to conclusions every time he says hello to her or helps her with a heavy bag of groceries. Chad says that they can’t pretend Cat doesn’t exist, but if Thomas doesn’t want her in his life then she won’t be. Thomas thinks he can live with that. Chad sends Thomas to go get Charlotte so he can take them to school.

Steve reveals the package was an engagement congratulations from EJ. Stephanie is surprised while Alex questions how EJ even knew. Stephanie guesses he saw their blurb in the Spectator and had Rita send something. Steve remarks that at least their planted announcement got someone to take action, just not the someone they wanted.

Unbeknownst to Stephanie, Alex, Steve, and Jada, the delivered package was bugged with a recording device. The mystery stalker is sitting at a desk wearing a leather jacket and black gloves as they listen in to the conversation where Stephanie asks Steve about drawing the stalker out. Steve responds that the good thing about Jeremy being cut loose is now they can set a trap for him.

Stephanie says if they need to use her as bait, she’s all in but Alex says no way. Alex brings up that the message board post said he wanted to get rid of him to have Stephanie all too himself, so he will be the bait.

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Gabi sits at Theo’s side in the hospital as Theo tells her jokes and they laugh until JJ walks in.

Julie goes home while on the phone with Marlena, apologizing again for joking at the Book Club but Marlena assures there’s no hard feelings. Julie says she’ll check back with her soon as they hang up. Julie then heads in to the living room and greets Jeremy, who is working on his laptop. Jeremy asks how the Book Club went. Julie says it went and asks where everybody is since it’s so quiet. Jeremy informs her that Jack and Jennifer took the kids out for pizza as they thought it would cheer Thomas up. Julie questions Thomas needing cheering up. Jeremy responds that Thomas apparently was not too happy with the details that Jack, Jennifer, and Chad agreed to at mediation.

Stephanie and Jada sit together in the town square. Stephanie says it’s been a blast wedding shopping with her even if it is part of their plan to bait the stalker. Jada agrees that she’s having a lot of fun too. Jada hopes that creep reveals his identity too so she can actually do her maid of honor duties rather than constantly looking over their shoulder. Jada adds that they did have plain clothes officers with them on the lookout which shocks Stephanie as she had no idea anyone was following them. Stephanie worries about how much that’s costing the police department but Jada reveals it’s actually not costing a cent.

Alex joins Philip at Titan and questions that he just found out Xander sacked Brady and argues against not being included on major decisions. Philip says he would’ve liked to have been included too but it wasn’t exactly a pre-meditated firing. Alex asks if he’s saying this was just a Xander temper tantrum right in the middle of an all hands on deck crisis for the company. Alex argues that Titan doesn’t need more bad press but Philip clarifies that it’s not being presented as a firing, but as a mutual decision. Steve comes in behind Alex, so Philip asks if he can help him with something but Alex says he’s with him as he introduces Steve as his future father-in-law and personal bodyguard.

Julie tells Jeremy that she just saw Chad and he said the mediation went well, so she asks if Thomas is unhappy to stay in Salem and live with his father. Jeremy explains that from what Jennifer said, Thomas is still having difficulty because of the whole Cat Green situation and trusting Chad. Julie calls it a mess for a child to have to deal with all these unresolved issues. Julie asks if he thinks this will affect the outcome of the agreement. Jeremy says her guess is as good as his.

JJ apologizes for interrupting and says he can come back later but Gabi says it’s okay and Theo says the more the merrier. JJ brought burgers from the Brady Pub. Gabi then announces she can’t stay long because she has a date with Philip.

Philip remembers seeing Alex and Stephanie’s engagement announcement and says he’s really happy for them, but questions why Alex needs a bodyguard when he thought they were worried about Stephanie. Alex responds that there’s been recent developments which Philip questions. Steve reveals that the stalker threatened to kill Alex which in his crazy mind means having Stephanie all to himself.

Stephanie questions how having police officers follow them around isn’t costing the department anything. Jada reveals that Alex is paying for her to have around the clock protection. Stephanie notes that Alex didn’t say anything to her about it, meanwhile he’s the one with a target on his back after the stalker posted on the message board that he wanted to murder Alex. Stephanie is starting to wish she never wrote her book.

Theo tells Gabi to enjoy her date with Philip and thanks her for coming to see him again. Gabi hopes next time she sees him, he’ll be out of the bed and running. Gabi says bye to JJ and exits. Theo tells JJ that he couldn’t help but notice his reaction when Gabi said she had a date with Philip and asks if there’s any reason for that.

Julie tells Jeremy that Thomas needs to trust his father again and asks Jeremy to talk to him. Jeremy says he will if Chad thinks it’s a good idea. Julie asks how Thomas is doing in school. Jeremy says he’s doing good and always does his homework. Julie asks how Jeremy is doing now. Jeremy reveals that he turned down continuing to be a substitute teacher in the district and announces he’s leaving Salem for good.

Jada questions Stephanie wishing she never wrote One Stormy Night even after her success. Stephanie admits at first it felt like a dream come true and she got caught up in the glamour and attention of it all, but if that started all this then it wasn’t worth it. Stephanie worries about something happening to Alex. Jada assures that nothing will happen to either of them on her watch or Steve’s.

Philip says he’s sorry to hear this guy isn’t just a nutty fan but apparently homicidal and asks if there’s anything Titan can do to help. Steve says he’s got it covered. Philip asks who is watching Stephanie. Steve responds that she’s with the police commissioner today while Alex adds that she also has plain clothes police officers watching her. Philip asks how long they think this will go on and if there’s a plan in place. Alex assures they have a plan which Steve notes it’s confidential. Philip argues that he needs to hear it since Alex and Stephanie are very important to Titan and to him, so if they are in danger because of a book his company published, he needs to know what’s being done to rectify the situation. Steve agrees and explains that they think the guy will be eager to act now that the engagement announcement is out, so they hope to lure him in to a trap. Philip worries that it’s dangerous considering the guy is poised to kill. Steve responds that he doesn’t like provoking the guy but doing nothing could be a lot more dangerous.

JJ claims to Theo that he didn’t realize he had a reaction to Gabi having a date and guesses he was just disappointed she had to leave so soon. Theo is impressed that JJ remembered his burger order and says it’s really good to see him. JJ responds that it’s really good to see him awake and admits he was really worried and that seeing him unconscious brought back a lot of tough memories. JJ says he was pacing the halls and praying that Theo would come back to them. Theo appreciates his prayers and says he’s sorry for how he came after JJ when he decided to go back to the police department. JJ thanks him but says he has nothing to be sorry for because he was right that he shouldn’t have gone back without talking to him first. JJ reiterates that he took his concerns seriously and has been continuing his training that emphasizes de-escalation. JJ hopes he’ll never have to reach for his service weapon again.

Alex and Steve eat together at the Brady Pub and talk sports. Alex wishes they could’ve bonded like this under less trying circumstances and he hates that Steve had to put his life on hold to protect him and Stephanie. Steve assures that nothing is more important to him than them. Steve adds that he has been doing other work like helping Rafe with the Peter Blake case. Alex didn’t know that Black Patch worked with the FBI. Steve calls this more personal and says in his line of work, trust is everything. Steve knows that Rafe, Bo, and Hope trust him. Alex asks if they have any leads. Steve says he can’t say much but reveals that Bo and Hope are heading to Alamainia to do some leg work which is a big help because there’s no way he’s leaving town when Alex and Stephanie are his first priority.

Julie tells Jeremy that she tried to talk him out of leaving Salem but she sees now that he’s made his decision and he’s determined. Julie says she’s going to miss him terribly and she’s sure the children will too, if they even stay in Salem after Thomas’s reaction to the mediation. Jeremy knows there’s a lot up in the air but he doubts the kids will move to Boston. Jeremy says Thomas is dealing with complicated feelings but he loves his dad, has his friends here, and they adore Julie. Julie says they’ve been a great comfort to her. Jeremy encourages that Thomas will come around in time. Julie asks where Jeremy will be moving on to. Jeremy responds that he hasn’t decided yet, so he might just leave town and see where the wind takes him.

Stephanie tells Jada that she’s glad the town square is quiet right now. Jada knows this situation must be bringing up scary memories for her. Stephanie says she wants to be brave which is why she’s putting herself out there as bait. Stephanie adds that she could never admit it to Alex or Steve, but she is terrified.

Philip and Gabi meet in the park. Philip wishes he could do more for Stephanie and Alex but says it sounds like Steve and Jada have it covered, so he suggests that he and Gabi just try to stay in the moment tonight. Gabi says that sounds like a plan. They come across a game of Cornhole with an ad for Saxton’s spring campaign. Gabi worries about Gabi Chic not being ready for their spring campaign. Philip points out that she can compete in the bean bag toss or he wins by default. Philip jokes that he loves that she hates losing as they kiss.

Steve tells Alex that he’s sorry to say he struck out on tracking the IP address of the psycho stalker from the message board. Alex feels that means he’s going to great lengths to hide his identity which Steve calls another red flag. Alex asks if he still thinks it could be Jeremy Horton. Steve says he’s not ruling it out and hopes to be proven wrong. Steve then gets a text from Hope, revealing she found another website which he shows to Alex. Alex remarks that it’s like a virtual shrine to Stephanie and that they even posted their engagement pictures. Steve says they just need to find the name of the person who purchased the URL domain, so thanks to Bo and Hope, they may not have to wait for the guy to make a move after all.

Jada tells Stephanie that she’s sorry this is so hard on her and reminds her that she doesn’t have to put herself at risk but Stephanie says she does. Stephanie complains that the stalker has taken her sense of safety, so she’s taking it all back. Stephanie wishes the guy would make his move. Jada feels it won’t be long now.

Theo tells JJ that he’s glad he’s taking classes but questions it being realistic that JJ thinks he’ll never use his gun again. JJ states that most officers go their whole career without firing their weapon, outside of the shooting range. Theo says he doesn’t need to hear how difficult the idea of using his weapon again is, but that he’s prepared for high stakes situation and making the split second decisions. JJ promises to do the work and not let fear compromise his brain. Theo is glad they talked about this as he knows how traumatized JJ was after his shooting, so much that he tried to take his own life. Theo admits he’s been hard on him lately, but no matter how angry he got, he never stopped believing that the world is a better place with JJ in it. JJ thanks him and says it means a lot as he’s grateful for his friendship and for Gabi’s since she talked him out of it. Theo asks if JJ’s sure he wasn’t upset when Gabi said she had a date with Philip. JJ admits that Theo knows him well and he wishes it didn’t but it did bother him. JJ explains that when he got back to Salem, he and Gabi started seeing each other again and he was really hoping it would work out this time. JJ wonders if they would still be together if he hadn’t gone back to the police force.

Philip asks how Gabi is doing with the whole Stefan thing. Gabi says she’s doing as good as can be, so she’s okay one minute and then not the next. Gabi explains that Rafe is heading to Alamainia to question Vivian and find out if Stefan is really dead. Philip asks if Stefan is alive, would Gabi want him back? Gabi assures that she would not as she wanted nothing to do with Stefan before, so this wouldn’t change anything. Philip remembers Gabi being surprised by how the news affected her. Gabi admits she loved Stefan, but he broke her heart and shattered the illusion of what she thought they had. Gabi adds that one of the last things she said about him was that she wished he were dead which haunts her. Gabi hopes he isn’t dead, but that doesn’t mean she wants him back.

Julie knows Jeremy had a hard time with people accepting he was a changed man, so she hopes he’s not being run out of town. Jeremy admits his reputation played a factor but he knows it’s the right decision for him. Jeremy assures that he’ll miss teaching, the kids, and being here with Julie but he should’ve known he has too much baggage. Julie then asks if his decision was influenced by Stephanie’s engagement to Alex. Jeremy insists that it doesn’t and that he didn’t come back to Salem to win Stephanie back. Julie believed there might have been a sliver of hope that they would reconcile. Jeremy admits when he read Stephanie’s book, it crossed his mind that maybe she was trying to communicate something to him, but as soon as he found out she had a long term boyfriend, he backed off. Julie asks if his feelings backed off. Jeremy admits that no matter where he is, he will always feel like Stephanie was the one who got away or the one he pushed away with his own bad behavior. Jeremy says he tried to make amends with Stephanie but at some point he has to respect people’s boundaries. Julie tells him that she’s so sorry. Jeremy says he’s just glad Stephanie is happy because she deserves it.

Alex tells Steve that he will be so relieved when this is over. Stephanie and Jada come in and join them. Steve gets another text and asks to speak to Jada in private so they step aside. Stephanie sits with Alex and tells him that Jada just told her about Alex paying for 24 hour security for her out of his own pocket and asks why he didn’t tell her. Alex responds that he didn’t want her to worry about the cost because peace of mind does not have a price tag. Stephanie is glad Jada told her so that she can tell him how grateful she is. Alex is surprised she’s not mad at him because she said she didn’t like people making the decisions for her. Stephanie says she can make an exception in this case and admits it was really sweet of him. Stephanie adds that knowing how protective he is of her means more than he knows. To the side, Steve asks Jada if this is enough. Jada responds that since Hope confirmed who owns the URL, it’s more than enough and she’ll take it from here. Jada then exits the Pub as Steve looks worried back at Stephanie and Alex.

Theo tells JJ that he did not know he and Gabi got back together again after he came back to Salem. JJ says it wasn’t for long since Gabi didn’t take too kindly to him bringing her in for questioning during the who shot EJ investigation. JJ remarks that it seems like Gabi and Philip are happy. Theo doesn’t think it’s going to last. JJ asks why he says that.

Philip tells Gabi that he knows relationships can be complicated, but if Stefan didn’t want her, he was out of his mind. Philip says he’s sorry that Stefan hurt her so badly. Gabi thanks him and says she’s sorry for going on about her reportedly dead ex. Philip says he’s the one who brought it up. Gabi understands it affects him too. Gabi adds that speaking of breaking hearts, she could kill Leo for breaking Javi’s. Philip asks what she thinks is going to happen there. Gabi responds that Javi is in Texas and she’s talked to him every day, but he’s shattered. Philip says they were so close to happiness before Dimitri showed up, comparing it to the film The Graduate which Gabi calls one of her favorites. Gabi guesses Philip will connect that to Stefan but assures that even if Stefan were alive, she would not ride off into the sunset with him. Gabi tells Philip that if she had to choose, she would choose him in a heartbeat as they kiss. Philip jokes that he may come across as full of himself at times, but it’s to mask his deep insecurities. Philip calls it a very welcome ego boost to hear someone as special as her would choose him. Gabi declares that Philip is the only man she has eyes for and she only wants him. They kiss until Philip suggests taking it back to his room but first they agree to one more game of Cornhole.

JJ asks Theo again why he doesn’t think Gabi and Philip are going to last. Theo thinks back to Gabi admitting to him that she planted the bug in Xander’s office to help Tony get DiMera back and agreeing to keep it between them. Theo calls it just a feeling but says nevermind.

Steve reveals to Stephanie and Alex that Jada just took off to bring in a suspect for questioning in Stephanie’s stalker case. Stephanie calls that great while Alex asks if he’s going to tell them who it is.

Julie and Jeremy eat pizza together until Jada shows up at the door, demanding they open up. Julie is shocked while Jeremy says he will handle it and answers the door. Jada informs Jeremy that she needs him to come down to the police station. Jeremy asks what for. Jada thinks he knows. Jeremy says he doesn’t and asks if he’s under arrest. Jada asks if he would like to be because they can make that happen if he refuses to come. Julie says it must be a misunderstanding. Jada responds that she’s sure it’s not as someone has been stalking and threatening Stephanie and Alex online and they have evidence that person is Jeremy.

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Julie and Foster prepare for the bereavement book club meeting. Julie talks about being anxious. Foster says there’s no need to be as it’s just a trial run with her close friends. Julie clarifies that it’s not just that but her family is in a custody dispute that has her on edge which Foster says is understandable. Foster asks if she wants to postpone but Julie thinks it will be a good distraction and says she just has to pray the mediation is going well.

Jack finishes a call at home with Justin and informs Jennifer that the mediator suggested they meet without lawyers. Chad arrives and says he heard the same from Melinda. Chad and Jennifer both say they think it’s a terrible idea.

Marlena walks through the town square and finds Cat seated at a table. Cat asks how she is. Marlena says she’s doing well. Cat says she’s really glad to hear that. Marlena asks if she’s here alone. Cat says she’s waiting for her sister Felicity. Cat adds that she would usually be at work but her schedule is more flexible with EJ out of town with Sydney. Cat asks how Sydney is. Marlena says by all reports, she’s doing well. Cat is glad to hear and asks if that means EJ will be coming home soon. Marlena responds that she hopes not.

Maggie joins Julie and Foster at the Book Club. Maggie admits she hadn’t finished the section they are going to be discussing today in the book but she got halfway through. Foster asks what she thought. Maggie says the author’s experience hit close to home as she’s also been widowed twice, so she could relate to that. Julie suggests waiting for the discussion until Marlena gets there and wonders what’s keeping her.

Cat tells Marlena that she knows everyone hates EJ but he’s been kind enough to her. Marlena warns that it’s only a matter of time before that kindness turns in to something else. Marlena reveals that’s why she has a proposition for her. Marlena informs Cat that she’s thinking of going back to work at the hospital, so she wondered if Cat wanted her old job back.

Jack remarks that Jennifer and Chad already agreed on something while Jennifer points out that Jack doesn’t agree since he thinks they should meet without lawyers. Jack says it’s worth a try and nothing is official in writing while all they are doing today is talking. Jack thinks they would be less constrained and more free to express themselves without lawyers. Jack adds that they all have the same goal here. Jennifer and Chad decide they are okay with it then.

Cat tells Marlena that she was so kind to hire her to begin with and she loved working with her. Marlena guesses she’s afraid that EJ would be upset. Cat confirms that EJ did a lovely favor in hiring her and he’s come to rely on her so she wouldn’t feel right about leaving him. Marlena admires her loyalty. Felicity joins them and greets them. Cat invites Marlena to join them for ice cream but Marlena says she promised a friend a favor.

Maggie is surprised Marlena is late. Julie mentions texting her but there was no reply. Foster says he’d like to wait for her, but they only have an hour so he suggests they get started.

At the mediation, Chad talks on the phone with Melinda and gets that she doesn’t want him to go to the meeting without her but no decisions will be made today. Chad hangs up as Jack and Jennifer enter the meeting room followed by the mediator, Agnes, who introduces herself to them. Agnes says the purpose of this is for them to reach an agreement that best serves the interests of Thomas and Charlotte. She says she is a neutral party to help them and hopefully guide them to a workable resolution. She recognizes it’s a sensitive matter and emotions can run high but says there is greater success if they remain civil and respectful. They decide they are ready to begin.

Jeremy sits at home with Thomas, going over his math work. Thomas complains that he can’t concentrate. Jeremy asks if he wants to talk about it. Thomas doesn’t know what to say as he just feels like everyone is mad at everyone else and it’s all his fault.

Agnes starts with Chad, asking how he proposes they resolve this custody dispute. Chad believes his kids should remain with him because he is their father and no one loves them more than he does. Chad says he rocked them to sleep as babies, changed their diapers, held them when they were sick, took them go games and recitals. Chad says he’s always been with them and they need him close right now because he’s the only parent they have left as his wife Abigail was murdered a few years ago. Chad asks how do you tell your kids they are never going to see their mother again and calls it the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. Chad adds that right after Abigail was killed, he was barely holding it together and one day, he snapped at Thomas and lost his temper with him. Chad says he confided in Jennifer how he messed up and how badly he felt and she said he would never forget it, noting that you just have to be there for your kids. Chad says he apologized to Thomas and they agreed they were just mad at the world for taking Abigail from them. Chad recalls not knowing what to do about it and Thomas saying they could make each other feel better. Chad talks about moving forward together and how his kids were thriving. Chad says he was very proud to see his kids happy. Agnes says it seems he’s come a long way. Chad admits it hasn’t always been perfect but they’ve come far and he’s been there every step of the way which Jennifer said was most important. Chad declares that he has to be with his kids. Agnes notes that Jack and Jennifer’s position has clearly changed and asks Chad to tell her why that is. Chad calls it a long and complicated story but explains that Cat Green impersonated Abigail and made them believe that she hadn’t really died, but they found out that Clyde Weston forced her to do it or he was going to kill Cat’s mother if she didn’t follow his orders. Agnes asks what happened when Chad found out Cat wasn’t really Abigail. Chad says they were all furious as what she did was cruel but Cat didn’t do it on her own and told him how sorry she was over and over again. Chad says he believed her and came to believe she deserved forgiveness just like the rest of them. Agnes asks him to elaborate. Chad brings up Jennifer’s addiction to painkillers which Jack argues is irrelevant and has nothing to do with this. Jack decides this was a bad idea and declares the meeting over.

Maggie talks about the book they read and relating to the character’s clashing with her second husband’s adult children. Marlena arrives and apologizes for being late. Julie says it’s okay and they are just delighted she’s there.

Felicity comments to Cat that Marlena seemed sad. Cat agrees and guesses Marlena is missing her husband. Felicity notes that Cat seems sad too. Cat asks why she would be sad. Felicity guesses she misses Chad.

Agnes asks Jack if what Chad said is untrue. Jennifer confirms it’s not. Jack remarks that they didn’t think he would stoop so low. Agnes feels Jennifer’s addiction is relevant to being fit for custody. Chad agrees it’s not and apologizes for saying anything. Chad states that Jennifer has been clean for years, so his kids are perfectly safe with her as they are with him. Agnes goes back to Cat and her part in this dispute. Agnes asks how Chad explained the impersonation to his children. Chad admits he didn’t and wasn’t going to but a friend at school told Thomas, so he told him that he and Cat were in a relationship. Chad knows it will sound strange but when Cat was pretending to be Abigail, she developed genuine feelings for him and he had feelings for her from thinking she was his wife and the feelings don’t just go away. Chad says he and Cat started spending time together, became friends and eventually more than friends. Jennifer points out that Chad kept that a secret and when Thomas asked if they were more than friends, he lied to Thomas. Jack says that’s until he couldn’t cover it up any longer and had to come to clean. Jennifer continues that Thomas was obviously upset that Chad would date his mother’s impostor. Chad assures that he broke it off the next day. Jennifer points out that Thomas was so upset that he asked to go live with her and Jack in Boston. Jennifer says they said no as Jack explains that they didn’t think Abigail would want her children taken away from their surviving parent as they thought Chad ended his relationship with Cat. Chad insists that he did. Jennifer talks about Chad giving his word that Cat would stay out of their lives and their relationship was over which turned out to be another lie. Chad asks to explain. Agnes asks why Jennifer says it was a lie. Jennifer explains that days later, she and Thomas saw Chad and Cat with their arms around each other in the town square and Thomas got so upset that he ran in to traffic and got hit by a car. Chad argues that Thomas misunderstood what he saw as Cat had just gotten bad news about her mother, so he was trying to comfort her but he realizes now that was a mistake. Jack asks how he can promise he won’t make another mistake. Chad argues that he can’t promise his kids will never get angry at him for something he did, but he can promise he loves his kids more than anything else in the world and he would do anything for them. Chad declares that he will always put them first. Agnes asks if Jack and Jennifer have a response. Jennifer responds that she doesn’t believe Chad.

Jeremy asks why Thomas thinks it’s his fault that everyone is mad at each other. Thomas goes over getting mad at Chad for being with Cat, which made Jack and Jennifer mad at Chad, and then Chad got angry at him for saying he wanted to go live with Jack and Jennifer. Jeremy asks if Thomas still wants to live with them but Thomas says not anymore. Jeremy guesses that when Chad went missing, Thomas got scared he might never see him again and that got him thinking if he really wanted to go to Boston or if he was just angry at Chad. Thomas confirms that is right but he told Jack and Jennifer that he did mean it and now they are trying to make it happen. Jeremy encourages that he still has time to tell them that he changed his mind. Thomas feels like even if he does, everyone will still be mad at each other.

Chad doesn’t know what else he can do to make Jennifer believe him. Agnes asks why Jennifer doesn’t believe that Chad will prioritize his children. Jennifer prefaces by telling Chad that we love him and know how much he loves their grandchildren and how much Abigail loved him. Jennifer says they wouldn’t consider taking Thomas and Charlotte away from him which Jack says was until the car accident. Jennifer recalls the doctor fixing Thomas’s dislocated shoulder and he wanted her there but not Chad and that’s when she changed her mind about wanting the children to live with them. Jennifer recalls telling Chad to be there for his kids and he wasn’t no matter how many promises because he was still with Cat and Thomas could’ve died. Jennifer says she told Chad that they don’t trust him so she was going to honor Thomas’s wishes and take them to Boston. Jennifer adds that if Chad tried to fight them, they would sue for custody and that’s exactly what they did.

Julie talks about how Doug would’ve loved the book they read and how they would read together. Julie recalls a discussion they had about music which Doug was passionate about and she misses those conversations. Julie gets emotional talking about Doug. Foster says his wife has been gone for 15 years and he still imagines conversations with her. Maggie relates to feeling Victor and Mickey responding to her. Foster asks if Marlena read the book. Marlena says she did but she has nothing to add and will just listen.

Cat reminds Felicity that she and Chad can’t be together because he wants to do what’s best for his kids, but admits she was thinking about Chad because she happened to find out he had a really important meeting today, so she’s really hoping it went well.

Agnes asks to hear from Jack. Jack reiterates that they never dreamed that they would need to take Thomas and Charlotte away from their father, but Chad has broken their trust again and again. Chad argues that hugging Cat was not romantic. Jennifer argues that he can’t seem to stay away from Cat which means he obviously still has feelings for her. Chad complains that they both just want him to be alone and not have feelings for anyone or be with anyone but Abigail. Jack says that’s not it all, pointing out that Cat wasn’t the first person he dated since Abigail. Jennifer says they would like nothing more for him to meet someone to spend the rest of his life with, someone kind and caring who Abigail would love to help raise their children but that person is not and will never be Cat Green.

Jeremy tells Thomas that he knows it’s hard feeling like everyone is mad at each other and will never make up. Jeremy brings up the mediation being today. Thomas says Chad tried to explain but it was confusing. Jeremy explains that they both disagree on where Thomas and Charlotte should live, so they sit down with someone to try and reach a compromise that works for everyone. Thomas asks if he thinks that’s possible. Jeremy says he really hopes so.

Julie jokes about Marlena always listening as a psychiatrist. Marlena wonders if maybe she shouldn’t be here and thinks she should go.

Cat knows Felicity wishes she and Chad could be together, but sometimes it’s just not possible. They then go to get ice cream.

Agnes pauses the mediation to take a breath. Agnes asks what made Jack and Jennifer agree to mediation after initially going to court. Jack explains that Justin suggested it and they didn’t think it was a good idea. Jennifer adds that Chad was then kidnapped and when they first heard, they worried that they needed to get Thomas and Charlotte as far away from Chad’s family as possible to keep them safe. Jack adds that their feelings changed because Thomas cried himself to sleep every night, afraid that he would never see his father again. Jennifer says miraculously and thankfully, Chad was rescued and they saw how relieved Thomas was to have his father back, so they realized they were going about the custody dilemma all wrong and they just need to find the solution to agree on. Jennifer promises they aren’t trying to punish Chad, but trying to think of every way possible to keep the kids safe. Chad says they have the exact same goal then. Chad reveals that he and Melinda have come up with a proposal which Jack questions.

Jeremy tells Thomas that in baseball, both teams want to win but Chad and Jack and Jennifer are trying to work together for what’s best. Thomas brings up that Chad still lied to him a lot, so he doesn’t know if he will ever trust him again. Jeremy says when someone breaks trust, it takes a long time to fix it, but he can’t fix it with Chad unless he gives him another chance. Thomas agrees to try.

Chad admits Jack and Jennifer are incredible grandparents and he knows his kids love spending time with them. Chad says he and Melinda thought they could go visit every summer for a month and that Jack and Jennifer can come visit anytime they want, but he retains full custody and he is not budging on that. Agnes asks if Jack and Jennifer have a plan as well. Jack responds that their plans changed as when they first brought up the lawsuit, Thomas was really upset and insisted that he did not want to stay with Chad, but after Chad was kidnapped, they realized how much Thomas loves Chad and wants to stay with him. Jennifer declares that their only sticking point in all of this is Chad’s involvement with Cat Green. Jack states that if Chad would promise to never have a relationship with Cat ever again, they would drop the suit for custody. Agnes asks if Chad agrees with that. Chad says he does and gives his word. Jack adds that they would like to have two months with the kids. Jennifer suggests revisiting the custody issue if Thomas changes his mind and didn’t want to live with Chad but Chad says no and calls that completely unreasonable. Jennifer asks why it’s unreasonable to listen to Thomas. Chad argues that Thomas is still a kid and he’s not going to allow him to hold this over his head anytime he enforces a rule he doesn’t like. Chad says Thomas also should not control where Charlotte lives. Jennifer agrees that he’s right. Agnes asks if they have an agreement. Jack, Jennifer, and Chad say that they do as they join hands.

Maggie asks Marlena not to go while Julie says she didn’t mean to upset her. Marlena says she knows that but it was difficult for her to come and she just thought she should, so she forced herself to come but now she sees she’s not ready for it. Marlena then exits. Julie worries about what she has done. Maggie insists it’s not her fault, it’s just too soon for Marlena. Foster states that Marlena just wasn’t ready to be there, but she read the book and she listened, so she will be back.

Jennifer and Jack go home. Jennifer thanks Jeremy for watching Thomas. Jeremy says it was his pleasure as he exits the room. Thomas asks how it went. Jack didn’t think they would beat Chad home, so they will wait until he gets home to talk about it. Thomas pleads with them to tell him now. Jack says the mediation went well and Jennifer says she really thinks they can to an agreement. Jennifer informs Thomas that Chad will keep custody of he and Charlotte, but they will get to visit every summer for two months and that Chad promised to never start a relationship with Cat Green ever again. Jack asks what Thomas thinks.

Chad goes to Book Club to see Julie, which she calls a nice surprise. Chad tells her that mediation went well and he’s cautiously optimistic that they reached an agreement they can all be happy about it. Julie calls that great news as she hugs Chad.

Jennifer asks what Thomas thinks about the agreement. Thomas responds that it’s not good enough. Jack asks what he means. Thomas argues that Chad lied about Cat before and asks how to know he won’t do it again.

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Sarah sees Marlena at the hospital and tells her how good it felt to give her a clean bill of health. Marlena calls it a great relief to feel like herself again because there were times she felt that was never going to happen. Marlena tells Sarah that life is so different now without John, so she sometimes feels disoriented, like she doesn’t feel like herself sometimes. Sarah can’t imagine how much she must be missing John. Marlena can’t believe he’s not going to come walking through the door after one of his missions and she’s never going to see his face or hear his voice. Marlena cries that she dreams about John all the time and guesses the best way to honor him is to live the best life she can and take good care of their family.

Brady goes to see Kristen at the DiMera Mansion. Kristen talks about never knowing how much you miss life’s pleasures until being deprived of them. Kristen adds that she would go back to prison if she had to for Rachel. Brady responds that Rachel is why he’s here because she needs to know something before they go see her. Brady then informs Kristen that Rachel got in to some trouble last night.

Gwen goes to Book Club and greets Julie. Julie responds that they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Gwen argues that they can surely get over a misunderstanding over her necklace. Gwen remarks that it looks like Julie can use all the business she can get. Gwen is buying the book “The Art of Getting Away With It” which Julie jokes that Gwen wrote. Gwen tries to purchase the book but her card is declined.

Dimitri sits at the Brady Pub and gets an alert on his phone about Gwen’s card being declined which makes him laugh.

In the town square, Javi says Leo wanted to talk so they have to make it quick as he has a plane to catch and he’s terrible at goodbyes. Leo responds that he has no intention of saying goodbye. Javi says he has to go because his dad needs him. Leo says he loves him for being a caring and devoted son. Javi tells Leo to stop being selfish and let him go.

Brady explains to Kristen that Rachel was found in Sophia’s bed, covering for her during bed checks because Sophia apparently snuck out. Kristen questions why Rachel would do this. Brady says he doesn’t know but he also thinks Rachel stole money from his wallet. Kristen asks if Sophia put her up to it. Brady says that’s what he’s thinking. Brady says he confronted Rachel and she denied it, then Sophia just showed up but was still not speaking. Brady adds that Sophia is apparently writing notes to Rachel and claimed to have snuck out to go to the library but he didn’t believe it. Brady says he didn’t tell Dr. Gregory about the money because he didn’t want to get Rachel in more trouble, especially when he wasn’t sure. Kristen feels that they have to do something. Brady says the staff have taken steps to separate Rachel and Sophia. Kristen suggests taking a step by getting Rachel out of Bayview now.

Gwen tries another card but it’s declined too. Gwen says that makes no sense. Julie asks if she’s having financial difficulties. Gwen insists she’s fine and tells Julie to just keep the book as she storms out. Foster comes over and asks Julie what that was all about. Julie calls it karma.

Leo asks Javi not to lash out at him. Javi apologizes and reminds him that he’s not good at goodbyes. Leo tells Javi that he’s not saying goodbye without knowing that Javi is coming back when his father is doing better. Leo declares that his life will be on hold until then. Javi questions if it will. Leo assures that it will and asks why he would even ask him that. Javi then informs Leo that he ran in to Dimitri yesterday. Leo guesses that Dimitri told Javi that he kissed him. Javi adds that he said they both felt something and if Leo respects him, he will show him the courtesy of not lying. Javi asks if what Dimitri said is true. Gwen then walks by and stops when she sees them. Leo then admits to Javi that it’s true.

Marlena tells Sarah that she owes her recovery to her because she never gave up on finding the right diagnosis. Sarah says she was just doing her job and praises Marlena being patient through it all. Sarah tells Marlena that they all loved seeing her back at the hospital for Christmas and the story reading as they’ve missed her a lot. Sarah adds they all hope she reconsiders coming back to her practice and asks if there’s any chance of that.

Julie tells Foster that she really enjoyed seeing Gwen’s credit card get refused and asks if that’s wrong. Foster calls it human. Julie says usually she doesn’t want to see anyone’s feelings hurt but Gwen came back to Salem, flaunting her wealth. Julie asks Foster if he’d like to sit down and relax for a few minutes. Foster says he will if Julie does the same. Julie says she’d be glad to. They sit together as Julie asks Foster what it’s like working part time at a business he used to own. Foster says he loves it, joking that he gets all the perks and good books while leaving all the stressful parts to her. Julie admits she’s enjoying the challenge but she’s very glad he is back with her. Julie mentions having a trial run of the bereavement book club with Marlena and Maggie. Julie asks him for some advice. Foster advises her to not do it.

Gwen walks away as Leo sits with Javi and tells him that he loves him and wants to spend his life with him. Leo admits there are some unresolved things with Dimitri. Javi says that’s just it. Javi declares that Leo may want to be with him, but he doesn’t want to be with Leo if he’s not 100% committed to them. Leo argues that he didn’t say he wasn’t committed. Javi reminds Leo to be honest. Leo then admits that Javi’s right that he’s a fickle, unsubstantial person because if he was 100% committed to Jav, he wouldn’t have kissed another man. Leo says he hates himself for it and has been beating himself up since it happened, but he can’t change the fact that it did happen. Leo decides it’s time to stop deluding himself and declares that he doesn’t deserve to be with Javi.

Brady tells Kristen that taking Rachel out of Bayview was his first instinct too but Marlena pointed out that Bayview is close, so putting her somewhere else would mean they wouldn’t see her as much. Kristen clarifies that she wants to bring Rachel home. Brady brings up Rachel shooting EJ and poisoning Sarah which are big issues. Brady says they’ve tried to deal with her issues and it’s done nothing. Kristen questions if the solution is to lock her away and have her corrupted by Sophia. Kristen argues that Rachel doesn’t need more doctors, she needs her mother while Brady argues that she needs structure and boundaries. Brady mentions talking with Dr. Gregory and declares their priority is making sure Rachel understands that there is no universe where they get back together.

Gwen goes to the Pub and confronts Dimitri over her credit cards declining. Dimitri confirms he got an alert on his phone about it. Gwen calls him a sadistic son of a bitch and says she despises him. Dimitri responds that he’s thrilled that he’s getting his life back while her revenge plot is blowing up in her face.

Julie questions Foster thinking a bereavement book club is a bad idea. Foster apologizes for overstepping but Julie wants his opinion. Foster explains that it’s based on his own experience. Foster thinks the book clubs are a great idea and would be a big success, but he tried bereavement when his wife died and he was a mess. He doesn’t want Julie to go through that but says maybe she’s in a better position and can handle it. Julie admits she hadn’t given it much thought until now.

Marlena tells Sarah that the hospital has been a second home to her for as long as she can remember. Sarah encourages that everybody would love to have her back there. Marlena says a couple weeks ago, she would’ve said no as she felt responsible for everything with Rachel and like she let her down, so it made her doubt herself. Marlena points out that now, she and Brady are in a good place while Rachel is getting the help she needs. Marlena says she likes helping people which is what she’s trained for.

Kristen questions Brady about Dr. Gregory’s advice being about their relationship. Brady explains that they need a unified message and Rachel needs to hear from them that they are over. Kristen argues that she has heard that from both of them and she made it very clear. Kristen tells Brady to stop trying to pin Rachel’s problems on her. Brady argues that he’s just trying to move forward and declares that Rachel needs to understand that her idea of them being a happy family is not going to happen. Brady says he needs her to stand with him on this.

Gwen eats Dimitri’s fries and calls him a lying, cheating bastard with no friends. He says she has no friends either which Gwen blames him for. Gwen declares that she will never forgive him for how he betrayed her. Gwen adds that more than anything, she despises him for destroying her friendship with Leo as it was the most important friendship she ever had.

Leo calls Javi the best thing to ever happen to him. Leo says he would do anything to make his feelings for Dimitri go away and he’s working on it. Leo states that Javi is the only man he’s ever truly loved, but he can’t just suddenly feel nothing for a man he once cared about. Javi takes that as Leo admitting he’s not over Dimitri. Leo argues that when he got the letter from Dimitri, his life was turned upside down only to find out that Dimitri only wrote the letter so he wouldn’t be hurt and everything he thought was true wasn’t, so he’s sorry. Javi thanks him for his honesty. Leo asks Javi to just give him time to process it. Javi argues that time won’t change anything for him. Javi declares that before he leaves, he will follow through with Marlena to not file their marriage certificate.

Marlena tells Sarah that if she does come back to her practice, it wouldn’t be full time as she has other thing she wants to do like travel and reading. Marlena mentions signing up for Julie’s book clubs. Sarah thinks that’s great. Marlena admits she does miss seeing her patients. Sarah is grateful that Marlena continued to see Xander during her hiatus and says she’s so sorry that he fired Brady after everything she did for him. Sarah adds that it’s pretty clear that it was done to get back at her which Marlena guesses is because of her relationship with Brady.

Julie tells Foster that since losing Doug, she never knows when a wave of grief will come over her and now she’s scheduled to host this meeting. Julie admits maybe she should call it off but Foster says he wasn’t suggesting that, but getting someone else to lead it. Julie asks who in this hour. Foster reveals that he would be honored to do it. Foster admits he’ll never get over the loss of his wife, but it’s not so raw anymore, so he agrees to a trial run. Julie thanks him and accepts his offer.

Kristen questions how Brady can ask her to stand by him in this, arguing that she already has. Kristen insists that she’s no longer deluding herself about a possible future with him because that ship sailed a long time ago. Kristen expects them to work together to help Rachel have a really great future. Kristen laughs off the idea of clinging to a dream of being with a man who treated her for disdain for years. Brady is glad she’s seeing they were toxic as a couple and now needs her to convince Rachel of that. Kristen asks if that’s because he thinks it will help Rachel heal or he thinks it will give him permission to be with Sarah.

Dimitri argues that Leo didn’t care enough about Gwen to not sleep with her husband. Gwen blames Dimitri for seducing Leo while Dimitri says he can’t help that they were so attracted to each other that it just happened again and again. Gwen calls him a wretched human being and questions how she ever fell in love with him. Dimitri mocks her venting about something that happened so long ago and says it doesn’t matter anymore. He begs her to let him eat in peace. Gwen tells him that he will have no peace nor will he have his happily ever after. Dimitri decides he will leave then. Gwen asks if he doesn’t want to know where Leo is now. Dimitri asks how she would know. Gwen reveals that she just Leo in the town square with the love his life, Javi Hernandez. Gwen then claims they were locked in a passionate kiss.

Leo questions Javi wanting to pretend their wedding never happened all because of a kiss. Javi argues that Leo should’ve told him instead of having to hear it from Dimitri. Leo agrees and apologizes. Javi cries that more than anything, he wanted to be Leo’s husband and start the life they dreamed of together, but that dream died. Javi then offers Leo the ring back.

Sarah asks Marlena if Xander talked to her about this at all but then apologizes, saying she knows she can’t ask her about that. Marlena says Xander didn’t have to as she was here and saw how she and Brady looked at each other at Christmas. Sarah didn’t realize it was that obvious. Sarah says it’s new and she doesn’t even know what it is. Marlena clarifies that she’s not judging. Sarah knows she must be concerned about Rachel. Marlena says she’s concerned about Brady too since it’s been a very tough year for him from losing his father, all the trauma with Rachel, and losing his job, so she doesn’t know if he can take any more heartbreak. Sarah says that makes two of them.

Brady tells Kristen that this isn’t about Sarah. Kristen argues that Rachel made sure she knew that she saw Brady and Sarah hugging and thought she would flip out, but she stayed perfectly calm, said nice things about Sarah and moved on. Kristen says he can ask Rachel if he doesn’t believe her. Kristen adds that she doesn’t care what he and Sarah do, but calls it pretty damn selfish to pick now to move on with another woman.

Gwen says she can see Dimitri is worried now and tells him to embrace his insecure nature. Dimitri responds that he doesn’t believe her. Gwen says he can see for himself while Dimitri feels she would say anything to hurt him. Gwen responds that he hasn’t even begun to hurt yet. Gwen remarks that Leo and Javi could have heated up to the bedroom already by now.

Leo tells Javi that he’s not taking his ring or taking his off. Javi says he will respect his decision and hopes Leo respects his. Leo then reluctantly takes the ring because he loves and respects him. Leo says he cannot wait for the day he puts the ring back on his finger.

Julie asks Foster if he’s sure about hosting the bereavement meeting. Foster assures that he’s a man of his word and only hopes he can do a good job. Julie encourages that he will be great. Foster knows he can be controlling and tells her to let him know if he’s ever too hands on.

Sarah promises that she and Brady are being cautious for their sake and for Rachel as they would never want to set back her recovery. Marlena is glad to hear that but admits she’s also concerned that Rachel will need stability and a place to call home which is why she’s glad Brady is looking for his own place because she doesn’t believe Rachel would find any stability living with Brady at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Brady tells Kristen that he and Sarah haven’t labeled anything yet. Brady says there’s no reason to introduce the relationship to Rachel yet when they don’t even know what it is yet. Kristen argues that he’s going to hide it from her while Brady feels if it does become something, it would be a great opportunity to show Rachel boundaries and that she can’t control or manipulate his life. Brady argues that he’s trying to handle this and figure it out. Kristen asks if Dr. Gregory prescribed how long it would take for Brady to get Sarah in to bed. Brady says he wanted to have a rational conversation while Kristen accuses him of flaunting his new girlfriend in her face. Brady says he’ll see her at Bayview and walks out while Kristen throws a glass against the wall in frustration.

Gwen offers to walk Dimitri out there to Leo and Javi so he can see what real love looks like. Dimitri remarks that it’s not like she has any idea. Gwen calls Dimitri an arrogant swine who wouldn’t have a cent if it wasn’t for him using and abusing her. Gwen vows that she will have her revenge one way or another. Gwen then dumps a drink on Dimitri’s head and his plate of fries onto his lap as she then walks out of the Pub.

Leo promises Javi that one day soon, he will get back on one knee and ask Javi to marry him again. Javi says he will hold him to that promise, but he has to go now to catch his flight. Leo tells Javi to take good care of his dad and to let him know how he’s doing when he gets a minute. Javi agrees to have Rafe give him updates. Javi tearfully says goodbye to Leo and to take care of Trey for him. Leo tells Javi that he loves him. Javi says he loves him too as they hug. Javi then exits the town square as Leo holds back tears.

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Arianna gets up at home and joins Gabi in the kitchen. Gabi questions her looking pale with bloodshot eyes and guesses she is hungover. Arianna admits she may be a little. Gabi questions where she was last night that allowed underage drinking. Arianna says it was just a party that some kids at school threw and assures she did not drive home. Arianna remarks with the way she feels now, she doesn’t want to drink ever again, but assures she’s fine. Gabi says she doesn’t have to snap at her. Rafe comes home and asks if he should be worried. Rafe then gets a call from Johnny. Rafe thanks him for the video of EJ and Gwen. Johnny asks what he thinks the delivery was. Rafe says he’s still working on that and will let him know. Johnny then announces he’s calling to invite Rafe and his family to something very important.

Holly goes to Bayview and tells Dr. Gregory that she hopes she can help with Sophia’s recovery like she said. Dr. Gregory says that Sophia is finishing therapy and she still isn’t talking, but is communicating through writing notes. Holly mentions hearing from Tate that she’s been communicating with Rachel. Dr. Gregory says she will let Sophia know she’s there. Sophia then comes in to the room seeming shocked to see Holly.

Johnny thanks Rafe and says he’ll see him soon as they hang up. Chanel asks Johnny if the Hernandez family will be able to make it. Johnny says that Rafe definitely is and he will let Arianna and Gabi know. Chanel and Johnny watch over Trey, saying he will be surrounded by people who love him today. Chanel asks if Johnny got his calendar cleared at DiMera. Johnny says there’s some advantages of being CEO. Chanel is glad they got this in before Javi left for Texas. Johnny says he was thinking it will probably be hard for Javi and Leo. Chanel says that’s if Leo shows up after everything that happened at the wedding. Johnny says despite everything, they were Trey’s parents first and now are his Godparents, so he hopes they will still come to his Christening. Chanel hopes they will remain in Trey’s life forever.

Javi shows up at Leo’s door at the Salem Inn.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she was just about to let her know that Holly was there. Holly greets her and says it’s really good to see her. Dr. Gregory explains that she asked Holly to come as she believes there are things left unsaid between them that need to be said in order to move forward.

Paulina arrives at Johnny and Chanel’s. Paulina brings Chanel’s old Christening gown that she kept all these years. Chanel thanks Paulina for getting the priest on short notice and for everything. Johnny calls it a miracle that they pulled this together so fast. Chanel comments that their family has been blessed with all kinds of miracles lately.

Gabi assures Rafe that they will be at the Christening. Arianna points out that she and Holly have to be at the dorm and it’s too late to change as they didn’t get a lot of notice before the Christening. Rafe explains that they wanted to do it before Javi leaves town. Arianna questions Javi leaving and hopes it’s to get away from Leo.

Leo invites Javi in. Javi says he can’t stay long but he has good news to share. Javi informs Leo that Johnny and Chanel have moved Trey’s Christening to this afternoon and they want them both to be there. Leo assures he will be there but he’s confused that it’s today and he’s only just hearing about it now. Javi explains that it was very last minute because they wanted to do it before he leaves town. Leo is shocked and tells Javi that he can’t leave. Javi informs Leo that he has to because his dad is having heart surgery, so he’s going to Texas to be there for him. Leo feels Javi shouldn’t have to go through that alone. Javi points out that he will have family there. Leo argues that he is Javi’s family and they’ve been through so much together, falling love, taking care of Trey, and opening up about their pasts. Leo adds that they just had a wedding, said vows to each other, and were declared husband and husband as he shouts that he is Javi’s family.

Rafe tells Arianna that Javi isn’t leaving because of Leo but because his father needs heart surgery. Gabi says that’s why it’s so last minute. Arianna understands that Javi has to be there, but assumes Leo will also be there which is why she’s okay missing it. Arianna complains that she doesn’t want to be in the same room as them after Leo just broke Javi’s heart. Arianna tells them to tell Johnny and Chanel that she’s sorry and promises to come visit Trey soon. Rafe and Gabi insist that Arianna should be there. Gabi adds that she can ignore Leo the whole time. Arianna calls Leo impossible to ignore and repeats that she just doesn’t want to go. Arianna promises to buy Trey a gift and visit him tomorrow. Arianna adds that she needs to go clothes shopping anyway. Gabi brings up that she just bought her clothes for Christmas. Arianna explains that Holly wants them to rush a sorority which Gabi says might be fun. Arianna is unsure and admits she told Holly no at first but they do nice stuff like charity work too so she agreed to give it a shot. Gabi decides she will pull some things from her new line at Gabi Chic and she can pick what she likes. Arianna thanks her as they hug.

Paulina comments on Johnny volunteering for the diaper change. Chanel points out that Johnny does that and other things all the time, calling him a really hands-on dad. Paulina takes that to mean things are better between them. Chanel confirms they are and says they really talked for the first time since she got pregnant and she told him that she needs him to be positive and optimistic about the baby which he promised to do. Paulina says she’s so relieved. Chanel talks about feeling thrilled and happily declares that it’s going to be a wonderful day as they hug.

Holly tells Sophia that Tate told her she’s been writing notes to Rachel. Dr. Gregory thought it would be helpful to have Holly here because expressing her feelings towards her might help her recovery. She asks if Holly has anything to say to Sophia. Holly talks about hoping her presence to motivate Sophia to talk. Holly assumes Sophia is upset with her and wants to tell her why she’s angry. Dr. Gregory encourages Sophia to write down how she feels and not keep her feelings locked inside so that healing can begin. She urges Sophia to let Holly know what she’s feeling. Sophia responds by trying to slap Holly but Dr. Gregory blocks her and says that’s not what she meant by expressing her feelings. Holly says she is shocked that Sophia tried to hit her. Dr. Gregory says she wouldn’t have suggested this meeting if she thought that would happen. Holly wishes she hadn’t but decides she wants to say what’s on her mind. Holly tells Sophia that she only came because Dr. Gregory thought it might help her recovery and even after all the crap she pulled, she still felt bad for her. Holly acknowledges that seeing Tate behind her back hurt her. Holly yells at her to wake up because that was two years ago and Sophia’s done a lot worse since including lying to everyone about being pregnant with Tate’s baby and sexting her photos to Johnny. Holly complains that Sophia tried to ruin her life and calls her a selfish, narcissistic bitch. Holly declares that after Sophia tried to attack her, she’s done feeling sorry for her and storms out. Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she’s sorry she was triggered like that as seeing Holly obviously did not help and she apologizes. She asks if Sophia has anything she would like to communicate to her now. Sophia responds by writing down “I HATE HER!!!”

Rafe admits he’s pretty skeptical about the whole sorority thing as he’s heard they make them do wild things at rush. Arianna assures that she can handle it and she won’t do anything crazy. Rafe gets a text from Eli which Gabi questions. Rafe then reveals they are planning a trip to Alamainia. Gabi notes that he didn’t tell her that. Rafe says they just decided so they can question Vivian about the DiMera crypt kidnappings and make sure Stefan is really dead. Arianna asks if they think Vivian was involved in the kidnappings. Rafe says they aren’t sure but they are pretty sure that Peter Blake didn’t act alone and Vivian is always a suspect. Gabi thanks him for doing this. Rafe knows she needs some closure. Gabi admits that seeing the picture of Stefan’s headstone hit her pretty hard. Gabi knows Vivian has nothing to gain by lying, but she just needs to know for sure.

Johnny, Chanel, and Paulina talk about getting Trey in to his Christening outfit. Chanel says they have to take a lot of pictures for everyone that can’t be there. Johnny notes that he spoke to Chad and he can’t make it because of his custody hearing. Johnny adds that he promised his mom and sisters that he would send lots of videos. Paulina asks if Marlena is coming. Johnny says that she unfortunately won’t since before she knew about the Christening, she had taken a day trip to Chicago with Belle. Johnny notes that they are on their way home and will be there soon but they won’t make it time. Paulina suggests a post-christening party that everyone can come to. Chanel decides they will get Trey dressed and head over to the chapel.

Javi tells Leo that he doesn’t know if they can be a family anymore. Leo asks how he can say that. Javi argues that they both know things have changed between them and they have to accept that but Leo refuses. Javi cries that he’s trying to because he knows. Javi says he’ll just have Johnny and Chanel give him the details of the Christening but he should go. Leo stops him and asks when he’s coming back from Texas. Javi responds that he might not.

Rafe and Gabi join Javi at the chapel for Trey’s Christening. Leo comes in after and greets them, noting that he’s really happy to be there for the Christening of their grandson. Chanel and Johnny then arrive with Trey. Chanel says they are so glad they were all able to make it on short notice. Rafe says they are so glad to be there to celebrate Trey and congratulates them. Gabi suggests a picture with the family. Leo fits in to the back as Javi takes the picture.

Holly is visibly upset as she meets Arianna in the town square and tells her that she just came from seeing Sophia at Bayview. Arianna questions why she would do that. Holly explains that her doctor thought it might help with her recovery and motivate her to talk, but it didn’t. Holly remarks that she doesn’t care if that bitch ever opens her mouth again.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she supposes that’s progress, pointing out that Sophia has had no desire to interact with her in therapy, so she’s glad to see she can communicate with someone other than Rachel. She encourages that expressing herself is good and in order for her to heal, she has to explore her negative emotions towards Holly. She adds that she’s sure Sophia knows using Rachel was wrong, so the doctors have decided they need a break from each other but she wants Sophia to have someone she can feel comfortable with. She asks Sophia if there’s any other patient that she would like to get to know or communicate with.

The priest begins Trey’s Christening ceremony. Javi and Leo are called upon as the Godparents.

Holly tells Arianna about Sophia trying to slap her but Dr. Gregory grabbed her hand before she could. Holly says the look in Sophia’s eyes was like pure hatred, but she still didn’t speak a word. Holly admits she’s kind of scared of what Sophia might do to her if she’s ever released. Arianna then reveals that last night on her way to the bar, she could’ve sworn that she saw Sophia.

Dr. Gregory tells Sophia that she can write her a note about anything she wants to say or anyone she wants to see, but she is pleased that Sophia wants to continue her studies and pursuing her dreams. She tells Sophia that she has full access to the library but cannot sneak out. She adds that the sooner Sophia cooperates with her and the staff, the sooner she can be released.

The priest officially baptizes Trey and welcomes him in to their community as everyone applauds. Javi sits with Trey and says he’s so honored to be his Godfather. Javi thanks him for letting him be part of his family and promises to always take his responsibility very seriously. Javi declares that they are connected forever and he will always love Trey. Chanel hugs Javi and thanks him. Javi thanks her for squeezing in the ceremony before he left. Chanel assures that they wouldn’t have done it without him and that they will be praying for his father. Javi wishes them luck and says Trey is lucky to have parents like them. Rafe and Gabi call him a good man. Javi cries that he’s going to miss them. Rafe offers a ride to the airport but Javi says he hates airport goodbyes. Javi hugs Rafe and Gabi as they have a tearful goodbye. Leo asks Javi if they can talk in private before he leaves. Javi says he doesn’t have a lot of time but agrees as they step out together. Gabi and Rafe then exit together. Chanel and Johnny joke about getting enough pictures and video. Chanel calls the day perfect. They hope Trey sleeps through the night while Chanel mentions being tired so Johnny decides they should get home and they exit the chapel.

Holly tells Arianna that there’s no way she could’ve seen Sophia since she’s locked up in Bayview, unless she managed to escape for a night but argues there’s no way that would be possible. Arianna guesses she’s right and it’s crazy to think Sophia would just be wandering around Salem. Arianna says it must’ve just been someone who looked like her and that it freaked her out a bit.

Sophia retrieves her new cell phone from under her bed and texts Melinda Trask that she needs to see her.

Holly asks Arianna if anything else happened that she wants to share. Arianna says she just had too many drinks, hung out, flirted with the bartender, and then went home alone. Javi and Leo walk in to the town square so Javi asks him to give him a second as he greets Holly and Arianna. Holly exits while Javi hugs Arianna. Arianna asks about the Christening. Javi calls it bittersweet and moving. Arianna asks if he’s really leaving. Javi confirms that he is in a couple hours. Arianna says she’s really going to miss him. Javi says he wil miss her too as they hug. Arianna hopes he comes back soon but knows he can’t think about that right now. They hug as Javi tells her to be good and Arianna says she loves him. Javi says he loves her too as she walks away. Leo then rejoins Javi. Javi says Leo wanted to talk so they have to make it quick as he has a plane to catch and he’s terrible at goodbyes. Leo responds that he has no intention of saying goodbye.

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Cat and Mark have breakfast at the Brady Pub. They talk about it being rare for them which Cat blames on Mark always working long hours. Cat points out that EJ is out of town so maybe Mark can take a break and they can take the day off together. Mark doesn’t think he’ll have any time off for the next few weeks and mentions that they are close to a breakthrough in their research.

At the hospital, Johnny talks to Rafe about being glad Theo is on the mend but knowing he has a long recovery ahead. Rafe hopes it won’t be too long since he knows Johnny wasn’t planning on staying on as DiMera CEO indefinitely. Johnny confirms he wasn’t and he’s sure Rafe isn’t thrilled that he is. Rafe says he will support him no matter what. Johnny insists that EJ is not apart of the family business and that he wouldn’t be apart of it if he was. Johnny remarks that he wouldn’t be surprised if Rafe and the FBI were looking into EJ. When Rafe doesn’t respond, Johnny takes that as a confirmation that they are.

Leo goes to the DiMera Mansion while drunk. Gwen answers the door and tells him that Dimitri isn’t there, so he can go on his way. Leo responds that he actually came to see her, but first he needs a drink.

Chanel vists Theo in the hospital and shows him pictures of Trey. Paulina comes in to bring Theo coffee and says she didn’t know Chanel was stopping by. Paulina mentions that Abe is getting breakfast from the Bakery, so she will text him to bring her something too. Theo asks if everything is okay, but Chanel feels sick and rushes out of the room.

Javi is going through the mail at home when Gabi comes in and takes Leo’s mail from him and says he doesn’t need to see that. Javi points out that somebody has to take Leo’s mail to him at the Salem Inn. Gabi responds that someone doesn’t have to be him. Javi thanks her for looking out for him. Gabi says that’s what family does. Javi then gets a phone call from his dad. Javi hangs up and reveals to Gabi that his father needs quadruple bypass surgery tomorrow, which means he needs to get to Texas right away.

Theo asks Paulina if she’s sure that Chanel is okay. Chanel returns and claims the smell of the coffee just made her queasy. Theo suggests she get checked out at the hospital while she’s there but Chanel reveals she knows exactly what it is. Chanel says they aren’t telling people but Theo is family, so she announces she’s pregnant.

Rafe isn’t sure what Johnny wants him to say. Johnny knows he can’t talk about ongoing investigations or tell him about what EJ has done. Rafe says if he felt Johnny or his siblings were in danger, he would let him know. Johnny asks if it has do with the delivery that EJ and Gwen were talking about. Rafe questions what delivery.

Cat tells Mark that a breakthrough sounds exciting. Mark says he’s already said too much since he signed an NDA. Cat responds that she does have a favor to ask that involves the lab.

Theo tells Chanel that it’s such great news that he will have another niece or nephew. Chanel says hopefully which Theo questions. Chanel explains that it’s considered a high risk pregnancy but they will monitor it and all that. Chanel says it is great news that she’s really happy about, but they still aren’t telling people just yet. Theo agrees not to say a word. Paulina talks about morning sickness until get she gets a call and steps out to answer. Chanel doesn’t care if she’s sick for the next nine months if it means she has a healthy pregnancy as that will be worth it.

Gabi tells Javi that she’ll get him a flight tonight and asks if he will be back in a week or two. Javi tells her to make it a one way trip for now because cardiac rehab is unpredictable, so he wants to stay with his father while he recovers. Gabi asks when Javi thinks he will be back. Javi responds that he’s not sure, considering what’s been going on in Salem. Javi declares that he may never be back.

Gwen tells Leo to state his business and go. Leo says it’s the expose he’s writing about EJ and the hospital. Gwen argues that he’s wasting his time as EJ isn’t up to anything. Leo argues that EJ is always up to something and Gwen knows what it is. Gwen says he has a vivid imagination. Leo talks about not imagining Gwen would take over Dimitri’s fortune, EJ would invite her to live in his house and that they would be conspiring over a mysterious delivery on the night of the gala. Gwen says he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Leo insists that he knows her demeanor when she’s in too deep. Gwen denies it but Leo questions nothing going on with Gwen and EJ.

Cat tells Mark that she wouldn’t ask him for a favor if it wasn’t important but claims that EJ had some important files in a binder in his office that she needs to forward to him. Mark questions what it has to do with the lab. Cat explains that she went to the office and the binder isn’t there but she remembers him going to the lab before he left town. Mark thinks he remembers seeing EJ with the binder. Cat says she can’t just run down there because she doesn’t have the passcode to the lab so it would really help her out if Mark would give it to her, but Mark says no can do.

Johnny tells Rafe that he assumed Leo would’ve mentioned something to him and to forget he said anything. Rafe stops him and says the more they know about what EJ is up to, the better they can protect people and mitigate the damage. Johnny then explains that the night of the gala, Holly was getting B-roll footage for her student film and Leo missed EJ’s speech, so she sent him the video and Leo saw EJ and Gwen in some type of argument in the background, so he came to him about trying to enhance the audio. Johnny says he was able to make out that EJ was raking Gwen over the coals over some delivery being delayed, but they have no idea what the delivery was. Johnny says that EJ was obviously annoyed and Leo thinks it’s important enough to put in his article. Rafe says he will need a copy of that video. Johnny agrees to send it to him when he gets home. Johnny adds that his relationship with EJ is complicated at best, but they almost lost him, so he doesn’t want to be the reason he gets taken away from them again. Rafe gets that but wishes he could make Johnny understand that he’s not responsible for his father. Rafe declares that if EJ ever is brought to justice, it will be because of his actions and the choices he’s made.

Gwen argues that Leo isn’t making any sense. Leo states that he’s sober and making sense. Gwen doesn’t care what he has to say. Leo says she is going to listen and asks if she wants everyone to know what she’s been up to. Leo argues that Gwen and EJ have been up to something for months and no one’s been able to figure it out, but she tripped up by bringing Dimitri back and now people are asking all sorts of questions. Gwen asks if he ever thought Dimitri’s mother could have had him kidnapped. Leo says some people might believe it but he knows what Gwen has been up to. Leo then asks if EJ knows. Leo states that Gwen has got herself in a pickle because he bets that the reason EJ brought her in on his secret plan is because of her money and asks what EJ is going to do when he finds out that she jeopardized all of that to get back at him. Leo warns that EJ will make her regret it. Gwen responds that she only regrets ever befriending him and getting involved with Dimitri, but says at least with Dimitri there was financial gain while Leo brought her nothing but misery. Leo remarks that he holds the key to her salvation. Leo suggests he could spare her the wrath of EJ for awhile if he doesn’t publish his suspicions about what she did to Dimitri. Gwen guesses he wouldn’t do that out of the kindness of his heart. Leo confirms that he wants something in return for his silence.

Johnny goes to Theo’s room and says he didn’t know Chanel would be there. Chanel says she should get going, so she hugs Theo and tells him she’ll be back soon. Theo congratulates her again. Chanel tells Johnny that she will see him at home and exits. Johnny asks Theo what he was congratulating Chanel about. Theo informs him that Chanel just told him the good news about the baby. Theo says he knows they didn’t plan on telling people yet but Chanel had morning sickness so it was pretty hard to hide. Theo hopes that’s okay. Johnny says it is because he’s family. Theo questions if there was some tension between he and Chanel. Johnny admits that unfortunately things are a little strained between them right now.

Gabi tells Javi not to be ridiculous as he will come back to Salem when his father gets better because he has a life here. Javi questions if he does. Javi says he has Gabi, Rafe, Arianna, and his job, but he can’t put his life on hold until Leo figures things out. Gabi says she understands. Gabi encourages that Javi’s father will get better soon and then he’ll come back to them. They both get emotional as they hug.

Cat questions Mark being serious and says she realizes that the lab is off limits but she’s in a jam and trying to keep her job. Mark remarks that he didn’t see the binder last time he was in the lab. Mark says he obviously can’t give her the code but he can take her to the lab and let her look around which Cat says will work.

Gwen argues that Leo doesn’t know anything but she’s curious what he wants in return to stay silent. Leo then instructs Gwen to make Dimitri disappear again.

Mark and Cat go to the hospital where they run in to Rafe. Rafe brings up asking Mark about the missing DiMeras. Cat hopes he doesn’t think Mark had anything to do with that. Mark says it’s alright while Cat argues that Rafe can’t harass the staff at the hospital and will have to follow proper procedures. Rafe mocks the idea of proper procedures being more important than missing people. Cat says she’ll look the other way this time, but all future inquiries about the hospital go through her. Mark says they should get going so he and Cat head to the lab.

Theo questions Johnny not being on cloud nine to find out that Chanel is pregnant. Johnny says he’d rather not get in to it and he didn’t come to talk about his problems, but to see how Theo is doing. Theo says he’s better, especially knowing DiMera is in good hands while he’s out of commission. Theo admits he was pretty surprised when he heard that Johnny agreed to step in. Johnny says he’s just keeping his seat warm until he gets back. Theo talks about still settling in and he’s sure Johnny will be fine. Theo mentions Gabi bringing him a stuffed toy when she visited him.

Paulina finishes her call, saying she’s dealing with a family matter but will be in her office later. Paulina sees Chanel leaving. Chanel says her nausea was kicking in so she figured she would go home and rest. Paulina gets another call so she says she’ll catch up with her later. Chanel turns around and runs in to Johnny, who asks about her morning sickness. Johnny says he’s glad she told Theo, but he hates what’s going on between them. Johnny suggests making it right since it will be weeks before they even know if the pregnancy is viable, so they might as well be there for each other through it all. Chanel agrees but knowing Johnny doesn’t want the baby is hurtful. Johnny argues that he never said he didn’t want the baby, just that he’s scared of losing her. Johnny assures that he does want the baby as long as she and the baby are healthy. Chanel insists that the odds are in their favor but Johnny remains worried. Chanel says she can’t live in the worst case scenario, so she’s choosing to think positively and that’s what she needs from him. Chanel encourages him to have faith that everything will be fine and that the baby will enrich their lives just like Trey has. Johnny agrees to think positively from now on and apologizes for upsetting her with his worries and hopes she can forgive him. Chanel knows his heart is always in the right place and she loves him so much. Johnny says he loves her too and suggests going home. Johnny says his morning meeting got cancelled and she’s more important than any job, so he will always make time for her as they hug.

Gwen questions Leo telling her to make Dimitri disappear again. Leo tells her to ship him off back to where she had him. Leo argues that she would get to keep his money while he and Javi would get their happily ever after so it’s a win-win. Gwen calls Leo more pathetic than she realized and argues that Leo wants to send Dimitri to another continent so he doesn’t have to make a choice. Leo argues that there is no choice since Javi is the man he loves. Gwen points out that Dimitri is the man he lusts for. Leo asks how this is any of her business, reminding her that he despises her but admits he still has a soft spot for her. Leo says every time he looks at Gwen, all the memories of their good times come back. Leo acknowledges that he screwed up and there’s no coming back from the damage. Gwen agrees and says she detests and resents him, but she also has a soft spot for him too and the memories they have together. Gwen tells Leo that he needs to make a decision soon on who he wants to spend the rest of his life with between Dimitri or Javi.

Gabi books Javi on the last flight out tonight and tells him he’s all set. Javi tearfully thanks her, but says there’s one more person he needs to say goodbye to.

Theo falls asleep and has a dream about wanting to kiss Gabi. Theo wakes up with Paulina at his side and says he just had a weird dream. Abe then arrives with food from the bakery. Theo tells Abe that Chanel told him that she and Johnny are having another baby, so they have a lot to celebrate.

Chanel and Johnny go home. They talk about Trey still being with the babysitter so they have an hour to themselves. Chanel asks Johnny for a foot massage but Javi shows up at their door. Javi apologizes for barging in without calling but he’s doing a million things before he leaves town because his dad is having heart surgery, so he’s flying to Texas tonight to take care of him. Johnny asks how long he will be gone. Javi says it could be awhile, so he wanted to come say goodbye to Trey. Chanel says they are sorry but Trey is out with the babysitter, though he should be back in an hour or so if he wants to wait. Javi says he can’t as he has to go pack. Chanel stops him and says there’s no way they are letting him leave town without seeing his Godson.

Rafe goes home as Gabi is finishing a call about a one way ticket to Corpus Christi. Gabi informs Rafe that Javi is leaving town, maybe for good, and it’s all Leo Stark’s fault.

Leo tells Gwen that he doesn’t know what he’s going to do but the waiting period to file his wedding certificate is about to expire. Gwen remarks that his indecision is a way for him to make a decision because if his license expires, Javi dumps him, then he can run off with Dimitri without the guilt. Gwen asks how Leo expects her to send Dimitri off to where he was when she had nothing to do with his kidnapping. Gwen tells Leo that if he wants Dimitri to disappear, he’ll have to do it himself. Leo concludes this was a huge waste of time, humiliating, and depressing. Leo complains that Gwen just wants to see him suffer which she says has been quite satisfying. Leo tells Gwen that it’s over because he’s on his way to being mentally healthy thanks to lots of therapy. Leo declares he is practicing gratitude and goes to leave but Gwen stops him and says he can wait here for Dimitri to come home.

Mark brings Cat to the lab. Cat thanks him again for letting her in to check for the binder. Cat claims she has to respond to a text but secretly uses her phone to record Mark putting in the passcode. Mark then remembers he has to take care of something first. Cat asks him to just let her in first but Mark says that’s not going to happen, so she will just have to wait and try again later. Mark then hurries out.

Abe and Paulina talk with Theo about the excitement of Chanel’s pregnancy. Theo loves seeing his family get bigger, especially after being in the crypt. Theo admits that it was nice seeing the DiMera side of his family come together. Abe and Paulina say they both just want Theo to be happy.

Rafe tells Gabi that it’s not Leo’s fault that Javi’s dad is having heart trouble. Gabi knows Javi would be going even if he did marry Leo, but the reason it’s a one way trip is because Leo can’t make up his damn mind. Rafe calls it a complicated situation and he thinks it’s best to give Javi and Leo space to figure it out. Gabi declares that the one thing is more clear than ever is that Javi deserves better than Leo and she hopes he finds him.

Javi tells Chanel and Johnny that it’s incredibly sweet but he’s not officially Trey’s Godfather yet if they want to pick someone else since he doesn’t know how long he will be gone. Johnny says no way as they chose him. Javi feels he can’t ask them to put off the Christening until he gets back. Johnny responds that it’s going to sound crazy, but asks what if they make the Christening today and Javi can still make his flight. Javi agrees to do it since his flight isn’t until tonight. Chanel asks if he knows if Leo is free. Javi says he’s not the right person to ask. Chanel apologizes since she knows they are going through something and asks if he’s not comfortable. Javi assures that whatever issues they are having doesn’t change how they feel about Trey. Johnny says it would mean the world to them. Javi says it means a lot to him too.

Cat calls Rafe, who asks if Mark let her in to the lab. Cat says no since he got sidelined but she managed to get the first 3 digits of the code as “118”. Rafe calls that a start. Cat apologizes for lacing in to him earlier. Rafe understands she had to keep her cover and then reveals that he got his hands on Peter Blake’s autopsy, but says he didn’t learn anything interesting as the cause of death was heart failure caused by chest trauma just like they thought. Rafe reveals that he might have stumbled onto another lead while at the hospital. Rafe thinks he may have found out what Leo was fishing for when he called Cat because it seems EJ was caught on video, arguing with Gwen about a delivery, so they just need to figure out what it was a delivery of.

Leo tells Gwen that he does not want to wait for Dimitri to come back. Leo says he thought she was more clever than this as she was able to bring back Dimitri just in time to destroy his life, but in doing so, she more than likely destroyed her own too.

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At the Horton House, Julie talks to Jeremy about being nervous for the mediation over Thomas and Charlotte’s custody. Julie says she just prays that the family can come back together. Jeremy is on his tablet and comes across Alex and Stephanie’s engagement announcement. Jeremy then remarks that he prays for that too.

Jada goes to see Stephanie at home. Jada questions having to find out that her best friend is getting married in the paper. Stephanie apologizes but Jada understands she’s been working 24/7 the past 2 weeks but she’s here now and is so happy for her. Jada congratulates her as they hug.

Brady goes to see Marlena, who asks what’s happening with Rachel at Bayview. Brady says damned if he knows.

Rachel’s therapist Dr. Gregory goes to see her in her room and guesses Rachel knows why she is there. Rachel knows it’s because she pretended to be Sophia at bed check and asks if she’s going to be punished. She says no, but there will be consequences and new boundaries as she needs to know this will never happen again.

Sarah confronts Xander at Titan and asks what the hell is wrong with him.

Brady tells Marlena that the story he got was that Rachel pretended to be Sophia so that Sophia could get to a library in the other wing and catch up on her studies by the time she gets out. Marlena thought Sophia wasn’t talking. Brady says she’s apparently writing which was a shock to the staff as well. Brady says he’s kicking himself because he thought if Sophia wasn’t talking, she couldn’t be much of an influence on Rachel. Brady wishes he would’ve thought there would be other ways of communication and says he’s not sure he buys the story of Sophia going to the library to work on her homework.

Rachel swears to Dr. Gregory that she will not help Sophia sneak out to the library at bed check again. She asks if Rachel is sure that’s where Sophia went. Rachel remarks that she didn’t go with her so how she should know. Dr. Gregory goes over that being where Sophia wrote to her that she was going and asks to see some of the notes that Sophia wrote her. Rachel says she was afraid someone might find them so she got rid of them. Dr. Gregory assumes she threw them in the trash then but Rachel claims that she ate them.

Jeremy looks at Alex and Stephanie’s engagement announcement and then shuts his laptop. Julie asks him what’s wrong but Jeremy says nothing and that he has to get going as he got permission to go see Rachel at Bayview which Julie says is wonderful. Jeremy jokes about it getting him out of grading papers. Maggie comes over and tells Julie that she came for her book for Book Club. Maggie greets Jeremy, who quickly says goodbye and hurries out of the house.

Sarah questions Xander firing Brady from his own father’s company because he got upset over their divorce decree and asks what is wrong with him. Xander tells her to calm down and says it wasn’t because of that as he argues that Brady’s work has been slipping for a long time and he could’ve continued to ignore it if Titan’s future wasn’t on the line. Sarah tells him that’s because his daughter is ill and that Xander told him he would accommodate for whatever is needed. Sarah calls Xander a royal ass which Xander agrees with.

Marlena asks why Brady doesn’t believe Sophia’s story. Brady responds that he didn’t mention it to the Bayview staff, but he discovered all the cash in his wallet was missing. Brady says that Rachel swore she didn’t take it but he doesn’t see any other explanation than Rachel gave it to Sophia because the timing coincides with Rachel pretending to be Sophia at bed check. Marlena questions why Sophia would want the cash. Brady says he has no idea since the staff assured him that Sophia could not have snuck out. Brady wonders if Sophia was saving money so she wouldn’t be beholden to her family when she gets out, but that sounds far-fetched. Marlena asks if it’s possible that Rachel didn’t take the money. Brady calls it unlikely and asks Marlena how to handle this. Marlena asks if he’s sure he wants her advice.

Dr. Gregory questions Rachel eating Sophia’s notes and argues that she’s lucky it didn’t make her sick. She thinks it’s best for now if Rachel doesn’t spend time with Sophia. Rachel is shocked and thought she wasn’t being punished. Dr. Gregory calls it boundaries while Rachel complains that Sophia is her only friend. Dr. Gregory points out that several other patients are closer to her age. Rachel calls them all lame. Dr. Gregory tells Rachel that her goal is to get better so she can go home, so she has to respect that they know what’s best for her. Rachel reluctantly responds that she understands she’s not allowed to be friends with Sophia anymore. Dr. Gregory repeats that they know what’s best for her and tells her that she’s always there for her if she wants to talk as she then exits the room.

Maggie tells Julie that she gathers Jeremy is still upset with her. Julie brings up Maggie accusing him of sending objectionable fan mail to Stephanie, so she asks why he wouldn’t be upset. Maggie clarifies that she didn’t accuse him and just asked because at the moment, she felt that she had to. Julie can’t believe Maggie thinks that Jeremy is the crazed fan. Maggie wishes she didn’t, but points out that Jeremy got so angry when she asked him about it. Maggie calls it a flash of Jeremy’s old self that he keeps saying he put behind him.

Stephanie shows Jada her engagement ring and tells her that Alex totally caught her off guard and she was stunned. Jada says she knew Alex would propose, she just didn’t know when. Stephanie asks if she missed obvious hints. Jada then reveals that Alex asked her to help him pick out the ring. Stephanie says it couldn’t be more perfect and she couldn’t have done a better job pretending she hadn’t seen it before. Stephanie tells Jada that she’s hoping that she will be her maid of honor. Jada responds that she would be honored and accepts.

Sarah questions Xander admitting he’s an ass. Xander says he can admit that the way he handled Brady’s firing wasn’t great and he’s sorry for that, but that’s all he’s sorry for. Xander is sure Sarah heard that Maggie offered Brady his job back, but he turned it down and said he’d be thinking about leaving for awhile so this was just the push he needed. Sarah argues that it still doesn’t excuse him from insulting Brady for no reason. Xander says he didn’t say it did and that he admitted to being an ass, but tells Sarah that he’s not the only one as she should look in the mirror.

Brady knows he asked Marlena not to weigh in on Rachel’s treatment, but that was a mistake because she’s the wisest woman he knows. Marlena asks if he’s convinced that Rachel did not take his money. Brady states that his wallet was in his coat in Rachel’s room and he and Kristen stepped out temporarily, so someone could’ve come in and taken it but they weren’t gone long and no one else was in the room. Brady says it could be possible but he doesn’t want Rachel to be stuck in there any longer than she has to be. Brady argues that she’s just a child. Marlena responds that everyone has to learn to be responsible for their actions and the consequences. Marlena says when Rachel ignores set boundaries, that’s painful but it’s what they have to do as loving parents. Brady notes that’s exactly what Dr. Gregory said and he knows it’s true. Marlena remarks that knowing and doing can be entirely different things.

Jeremy goes to Bayview to visit Rachel. Jeremy tells her that all of her friends at school miss her and want her to get better. Jeremy brought her letters from her friends. Rachel guesses he wants her to answer all of them. Jeremy says she doesn’t have to if she doesn’t want to. Rachel says that’s good because she doesn’t want more homework. Jeremy knows he hasn’t been her favorite teacher but he respects how honest she’s been with him and he hopes she will be back before he leaves her classroom.

Jada talks about being lucky that her and Stephanie’s dads were best friends and now they are too. They talk about how it could’ve gone entirely different because they were both involved with Everett Lynch aka Bobby Stein. Jada says that whole thing was crazy and could’ve destroyed their friendship but they are grateful it didn’t. Jada asks if she still thinks Jeremy is behind the creepy fan letters and posting online. Stephanie says she doesn’t know but Steve is working to track the online posts. Jada mentions that they have now opened an investigation on this and opened department resources to Steve even though she knows he has resources of his own.

Julie tells Maggie that if she was accused of something over and over that she didn’t do, she would show some anger too. Maggie apologizes as she didn’t mean to upset her too. Julie says she really likes Jeremy and that it’s been wonderful having him in the house which has been a very different experience than with Doug III and assures she won’t make the same mistake twice. Julie asks if Maggie has finished reading Stephanie’s novel Write Out. Maggie says not yet, but she’s glad to have the books to take her brain off of Titan. Julie asks how it’s going at Titan. Maggie admits it continues to be very stressful because she’s working with her ex-son in law. Julie asks if Xander is misbehaving. Maggie responds that despite his claims to have his anger under control, he continues to have a very short fuse that is very easily set off. Julie asks what he did. Maggie informs her that Xander fired Brady.

Sarah asks Xander how she is the ass. Xander tells her how sick he is of her lecturing him as if he’s the only person in their relationship that ever made a mistake. Xander argues that he’s self aware enough to know he has issues and is going to therapy to work through them unlike her. Sarah questions thinking she has issues that come anywhere close to his horrible ones. Xander asks if she thinks she’s a posterchild for mental health. Xander accuses Sarah of having a fling with his nephew to get back at him. Sarah asks what the hell he’s even talking about. Xander says she knows exactly what he’s talking about. Sarah responds that she’s free to have a fling with whoever she wants, but assures she is not having a fling with Brady and she doesn’t do anything to get back at him. Sarah argues that if she spends time with Brady or anyone else, it’s because they offer her support, comfort and aren’t toxic to be around. Xander yells at her to go be with Brady then. Sarah decides she shouldn’t have come here which Xander agrees with as she storms out.

Stephanie tells Jada that if Jeremy is sending the letters, it’s seriously disturbing and he is a teacher working with children. Jada points out that one of her officers has a kid in Jeremy’s class and she’s crazy about him. Jada adds that it’s not just the students but the parents and administration all have zero complaints. Stephanie asks if she’s saying that means Jeremy didn’t write the creepy notes to her. Jada states that if they are wrong about this, they could ruin Jeremy’s career and life, so they have to find solid proof before they can accuse him. Stephanie responds that they are working on an idea to get just that.

Sarah goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Maggie awaits. Maggie guesses from her look that she went to see Xander. Sarah confirms that she couldn’t let him get away with firing Brady. Maggie reminds her that she told her not to go confront him. Sarah admits she was right, but she wanted to let him know that what he did was vindictive and just plain wrong. Maggie wonders if Sarah was looking for an excuse to see Xander.

Brady tells Marlena that when he put Rachel in Bayview, he persuaded himself that it was the best place for her but maybe she should be in a bigger facility that specializes in children’s mental health. Marlena points out that other places are very far away and Rachel is comfortable where she is, close to home. Marlena adds that Brady is her father so it is his decision.

Jeremy informs Rachel that he’s not going to teach her class anymore as her teacher will be back from maternity leave so soon. Jeremy says he knows she’s happy about that and it’s okay as it’s important to be honest about her feelings. Jeremy informs Rachel that he was in therapy for a long time himself and it did him a lot of good, making him a stronger and more thoughtful person to make better choices. Jeremy says it helped him out a lot, so he knows it will help her too.

Stephanie tells Jada that part of the reason for posting the engagement announcement was to draw out whoever is sending these letters. Jada is surprised that Steve was on board with that. Stephanie clarifies that he wasn’t at first, but she and Alex convinced him that they can’t keep living like this. They agree that it’s not just about creepy letters anymore after the threats towards Alex, so there’s a clear and present danger. Jada wants this guy caught soon and promises she’s doing everything in her power to speed up the process. Jada adds that she has more time now that the DiMeras have been found. Stephanie says thank God that Theo is back. Jada says the last thing she wants is for that same thing to happen to Stephanie. Jada wants to watch Stephanie walk down the aisle and marry the man of her dreams. Stephanie says she has every intention of doing that.

Jeremy encourages Rachel that being in therapy is nothing to be ashamed of. Rachel thanks him for coming to visit. Jeremy says he’ll be thinking of her and hopes she goes home soon as he then exits.

Brady thanks Marlena for listening and giving him advice as he’s always grateful for it. Marlena assures that he always has her support. Brady adds that he does have to talk to her about one other thing about Basic Black. Brady informs Marlena that Xander fired him yesterday which shocks her. Marlena questions why he would do such a thing. Brady feels it wasn’t about him or his job performance, but about Xander getting his divorce decree. Marlena argues that he can’t do that and it won’t stick. Brady then reveals that Maggie offered him his job back, but he declined. Brady repeats that Xander firing him gave him the push he needed to do something different with his life. Brady says he’s been sticking with Basic Black for a long time and it always had a lot do with John. Brady says he was there for John and didn’t want to disappoint him. Brady asks if leaving Basic Black will be letting him down. Marlena says that he’s not and that John would want him to do what’s best for him as that’s all he ever wanted for all of his children.

Sarah questions why everyone thinks she has an ulterior motive when it comes to Xander. Maggie asks what she means. Sarah complains that she thinks she went out of her way to pick a fight with Xander just to see him while Xander thinks she’s doing whatever with Brady just to get back at him. Sarah declares they are both dead wrong.

Marlena asks Brady who will take over at Basic Black. Brady says he’s not sure but Maggie told him he could have a say because he wants it to stay in the family, but there’s no candidates right now. Marlena doesn’t think he has anything to worry about and that it might be a very good time for him to focus on his own path and spend time with his daughter. Marlena advises him to think of it as a gift. Brady decides that’s exactly what he will do.

Rachel returns to her room from therapy and finds a note from Sophia that says she got the phone and to stay tuned for next steps. Rachel then tears up the note and eats it.

Maggie tells Sarah that she didn’t mean to upset her as she knows how hard this has been for her and she’s been so proud of her being so strong. Maggie says her marriage to Xander is over but the feelings don’t just dissolve which is why she wants her to be careful with Brady which Sarah questions. Maggie explains that when she saw them on New Year’s Eve, it seemed like she caught them in a close moment and they are both fragile right now. Sarah responds that she’s trying to decide if she should talk about it because she doesn’t know how Maggie will react. Maggie says whatever it is, she’s here for her. Maggie assumes that there is something between Sarah and Brady. Sarah admits that she might want to be more than friends with Brady, but Rachel obviously has issues with her and any woman that Brady has tried to date. Sarah says no matter her feelings about it, Rachel’s well being comes first.

Xander remains at Titan and calls Marlena. Xander asks if there’s any chance he could book an appointment with her as soon as possible.

Jada tells Stephanie that she’s so glad things worked out for her and Alex. Jada promises they will catch the creepy fan soon, so that Stephanie and Alex can stop worrying and start planning their wedding because she deserves all of her dreams to come true. Stephanie tells Jada the same as they hug.

Jeremy returns home to the Horton house and opens up his laptop still on Stephanie and Alex’s engagement announcement, then shuts it.

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Holly goes to see Arianna at home. Arianna is going through all of the wedding gifts for Leo and Javi. Arianna tells Holly that Gabi told her to get rid of it all before Javi gets home and guesses she was chosen because she’s the only one who isn’t that depressed that it’s over. Holly asks if she’s sure it is over.

Leo continues drinking at the Brady Pub. Chad arrives to join him and says it looks like he’s having quite the party. Leo tells Chad that he wasn’t by himself as Xander was there earlier. Leo admits it was hard to keep up with him. Chad suggests they pump the brakes on this party and get him a glass of water.

Rachel and Sophia return to Rachel’s room from dinner at Bayview, complaining about the dinner they had being nasty. Sophia remarks that Bayview ruins everything. Sophia suggests they move on to more important matters. Sophia declares that thanks to the bank of Rachel’s dad, they will soon have a new phone. Rachel asks if Sophia has a way to pay Brady back because she hated stealing from him. Sophia says that desperate times call for desperate measures and insists that this was the only way. Sophia adds that Brady’s loaded so he won’t even notice the money is missing. Sophia says they are the ones trapped in this horrible place, not Brady. Sophia says they don’t want to eat this dinner anymore and calls what they are doing the human spirit fighting for it’s existence. Sophia talks about battling hardship and overcoming challenges. Sophia declares that after everything they have been through, they deserve this.

Brady goes to see Tate at Marlena’s. Tate talks about studying while on winter break and getting a head start on his reading list. Brady recalls that he was supposed to read Moby Dick in his freshman year but he bought the cliff notes, so Tate is a better student than he was. Tate points out that Brady turned out okay and ran his own company. Brady then reveals that he lost his job today.

Kristen goes to the DiMera Mansion and surprises Gwen in the living room. Gwen pours a drink and welcomes her home.

Chad gets Leo a glass of water and asks how he’s doing. Leo asks if he really needs to ask. Leo is sorry that Chad being his best man didn’t work out, but says he shouldn’t be surprised that it turned out to be a complete fiasco. Chad encourages that what happened was not his fault. Leo says it sure feels like it. Leo states that if he was told a year ago that Dimitri would come back in to his life and profess his undying love, he would’ve exploded in to cosmic dust, but not now.

Arianna admits to Holly that it hasn’t officially ended between Leo and Javi, but she really hopes it does. Arianna hates that Javi is heartbroken, but says it was bound to happen sooner or later because Leo is a human wrecking ball at relationships. Holly doesn’t think Leo is all that bad. Holly admits Leo doesn’t have the best track record, but he’s always been nice to her. Arianna argues that’s probably because he wanted something from her. Arianna remarks that Javi was like a consolation prize until Dimitri came back and now Javi is heartbroken. Arianna points out Gwen getting them an expensive Italian knife set as a wedding gift. Holly questions Gwen getting them a gift. Arianna complains that it’s all too convenient that Leo and Gwen’s ex just happened to show up at Leo and Javi’s wedding. Holly asks if she thinks Gwen was behind this. Arianna responds that she has no idea, but if she was, she thinks Gwen did them all a favor.

Gwen tells Kristen that she’s sorry for everything she went through, being held captive in the crypt and with Peter. Kristen responds that she’s just focused on moving forward and being there for her daughter. Gwen mentions hearing Rachel was at Bayview. Kristen goes along with the idea that Rachel thinking Kristen broke out of prison is what caused her breakdown. Gwen encourages that Rachel will recover in no time that Kristen is back home.

Sophia and Rachel go over using their same plan as before where Sophia sneaks out the side door, Rachel pretends to be Sophia under the covers in her bed and then back to her own room, before letting Sophia back in.

Tate questions how it’s even possible for Brady to lose his job when Basic Black was his company. Brady says it’s Xander and tells Tate it’s okay because he fired him before he had a chance to quit since he’s been thinking about a career change for quite some time now. Tate questions what he’s changing to. Brady says he doesn’t know and that just because he’s not running Basic Black, he still wants it in the family and to be Tate and Rachel’s legacy, so he talked to Maggie and she said she would make that happen. Tate says that’s good to know but questions who is running it for now. Brady says right now his second in command Amira is running it but Maggie is going to want someone more permanent. Brady points out that Tate is a business major and asks if this is something he’s ever thought about down the line, to run a company. Tate responds that he doesn’t know. Brady explains that he would start with an internship and learn the ropes of the business. Brady asks what Tate says to that.

Gwen tells Kristen that she’s really glad she’s back as she could really use a friend in the mansion. Kristen says she’s really flattered but she doesn’t plan on staying long. Gwen questions why not. Kristen responds that the last thing she wants is to live under the same roof as EJ. Gwen calls EJ a handful. Kristen points out that since EJ is out of town, she could drop for a few days. Gwen encourages that they will have so much fun. Gwen jokes that it could be like old times when they were cellmates in prison.

Rachel asks Sophia to stop at Buddy’s Burgers again while she’s out. Sophia agrees to see what she can do as she goes to sneak out of Bayview.

Tate tells Brady that he’s really honored that he would ask him and that he thinks that highly of him, but running a company is not something he ever envisioned himself doing. Brady repeats that he would start with an internship and work his way up. Tate admits it’s not something he’s interested in and he doesn’t think he’d be good at it yet, so he’d be afraid that he would be letting John down. Brady is sure that he wouldn’t but says he gets that he needs to follow his passion. Tate thanks him for understanding. Tate then asks who else Brady can ask to take on the company. Brady calls that a good question.

Arianna and Holly continue going through wedding gifts until Holly announces her plans to rush a sorority. Arianna mentions hearing that can be intense and stressful. Holly then tells Arianna that they are going to do it together.

Chad stops Leo from drinking more tequila and gives him the glass of water, saying he’s a friend that doesn’t want to see him circle the drain. Leo reluctantly gives in but mocks the idea. Chad asks if Leo wants to talk through this very tough decision he’ll have to make. Leo calls Javi kind and loyal and makes him want to be a better person while Dimitri is none of those things. Leo then admits he wishes he didn’t still have feelings for Dimitri. Leo complains that he spent his entire life lying and strategizing to try and protect himself and avoid being abandoned, but it didn’t work. Leo repeats that he still has feelings for Dimitri.

Arianna tells Holly that rushing isn’t really apart of her game plan. Holly encourages her that it will be a blast. Arianna doesn’t think she will have time when her internship at DiMera starts. Holly guesses that comes first. Arianna asks how her job is going. Holly says it’s not that great as she didn’t really have work over the holidays and admits she’s been kind of bored. Arianna asks if she wants to go to Small Bar. Holly points out that she doesn’t have a fake ID. Arianna decides they need to fix that.

Chad says it’s good that Leo is being honest with himself as that takes courage and it’s also good they didn’t file the wedding certificate if he’s still figuring out his feelings. Leo states that he does love Javi with his entire heart and before he met Javi, he didn’t know what true love was, but then he started to get it. Chad asks if it isn’t the same with Dimitri. Leo says he doesn’t know but he was dreaming about him last night. Leo talks about feeling self loathing and shame. Leo questions loving two people at the same time. Leo then asks Chad if he’s ever been in love with two people at once. Chad says he has not. Leo brings up that Marlena has. Chad tells Leo no more drinking or wallowing and to go home to sleep, then figure this out in the light of day.

Kristen questions Gwen bringing up prison. Gwen thought she’d enjoy the humor now that she’s free and clear. Kristen responds that she’s out on bail but time will tell if she’s free and clear.

Tate apologizes for letting Brady down. Brady assures that he understands and he’ll just have to find someone sooner than later, but that’s his concern and not Tate’s. Brady tells Tate to just worry about being a college student and studying. Brady calls it a special time in his life. Tate remembers the game is about to start, so Brady decides to order a pizza but finds that all the cash in his wallet is gone.

Rachel pretends to be Sophia in her bed during bed check but the nurse comes in to take a closer look.

Leo asks where Chad would live if he could live in any American city and guesses it would be Denver. Chad repeats that they should get him home. Leo complains about his sad little room at the Salem Inn. Leo asks Chad about his custody mediation being tomorrow and how he feels about it. Chad responds that his guess is as good as his.

Holly tells Arianna that even if she wanted a fake ID, she can’t. Holly reminds Arianna that she set their dorm on fire and she promised Maggie that she wouldn’t do anything to get them in trouble. Arianna points out that she’s rushing a sorority. Holly says she’s not saying she’ll never drink again but she doesn’t want to get arrested for trying to get in to a bar. Holly adds that she and Tate have plans tonight anyways. Arianna says big surprise. Holly questions what that means. Arianna admits that she’s a little tired of being their third wheel, but it’s not her fault that she’s terminally single. Holly encourages that she just hasn’t met the right guy yet and asks if she will go on dating apps. Arianna refuses to do that but says she will go to Small Bar. Holly reminds her not to hook up with a random stranger and asks if she’s sure. Arianna tells her not to worry as she’s a big girl.

Gwen calls Kristen’s response a very cryptic answer to a simple question. Kristen says that’s all she can say at the moment. Gwen says she will respect her privacy. Kristen says she’d love to stay up and drink but it’s been a long day and she’s very excited to crawl in to bed which Gwen calls understandable. Gwen then informs Kristen that Dimitri is staying there as well.

Tate questions Brady’s money being gone. Brady says he just went to the ATM so it doesn’t make any sense. Tate advises him to try and retrace his steps. Brady says he stopped and got coffee before going to Bayview. Tate asks if he thinks someone might have taken it while he was there. Brady thinks back to Rachel wanting them to look at her drawing and says he’s afraid he does. Brady then gets a call from Bayview and says he’ll be right there. Tate asks him what’s wrong. Brady says he can’t talk as he has to deal with Rachel as he then rushes out of the house.

Leo calls Chad the best father any kid could ever ask for. Leo says Thomas and Charlotte hit the lottery. Leo asks what he can do and if Chad wants him to come to the mediation. Chad says he can’t do that as it’s not a hearing but it’s them trying to hash things out. Leo goes over that Jack and Jennifer want to take the kids to Boston while Chad wants to keep them here and questions how they hash that out, feeling it doesn’t make sense. Chad decides it’s time to get Leo home. Leo agrees that maybe he’s right. Leo tells Chad that he’s been his human version of a blanket fort in the storm. Chad tells Leo to lean on him as he walks him out of the Pub.

Holly goes to see Tate and asks if he’s busy. Tate informs her that he and Brady were supposed to hang out but Bayview called. Tate guesses Rachel must have gotten in trouble since Brady seemed upset and just took off. Holly encourages that it’s nothing too serious. Tate feels it has to be and says he feels terrible for Brady as it just seems like one thing after another. Holly asks if there’s anything she can do as they hug.

Brady goes to Bayview where Rachel says she can explain. Brady says he just got an earful from the doctor, who told him that Rachel pretended to be Sophia at bed check. Brady questions what is going on. Rachel says she’s sorry. Brady bets she’s sorry because she got caught and says what she did is very serious. Brady asks where Sophia is but Rachel says she doesn’t know. Rachel claims that Sophia asked her to pretend to be her at bed check but didn’t tell her why. Brady calls that really funny because he believed that Sophia couldn’t talk.

Sophia sneaks out of Bayview and walks through the town square in a hoodie. Arianna calls out to Sophia, asking if that’s her but she keeps on walking.

Chad walks Leo out of the Pub and tells him that he can come in late tomorrow. Leo calls Chad one of his best friends and says he really hopes that everything goes his way. Chad thanks him and hopes everything goes his way too as he hugs him. Leo says if only he knew which way that was.

Tate asks Holly if she was hanging out with Arianna later. Holly says Arianna wanted to go out but she didn’t, so she just told her that she was hanging with Tate. They kiss until Holly says she doesn’t want to distract him if he needs to study. Tate tells her not to worry as he’s actually crushing it in both classes with A’s. Holly is proud of him and wants to celebrate. Tate suggests midnight bowling so they agree to go to Alleycat’s and exit together.

Kristen questions what Dimitri is doing at the DiMera Mansion. Gwen explains that he is back in Salem to reclaim his fortune from her. Gwen adds that Dimitri claims he was being held captive in Alamainia. Kristen says after what she went through, she can believe it. Gwen argues that Dimitri wasn’t being held against his will and now he’s back with his tail between his legs, groaning that he’s going to divorce her and take everything that is his. Kristen asks if Gwen is going to let him do that. Gwen says not on her life.

Rachel tries to tell Brady that Sophia can’t talk and she meant that she wrote her a note. Brady asks if she’s kidding him right now. Brady demands Rachel start telling him the truth right now. Brady accuses her of stealing money out of his wallet tonight which Rachel denies. Brady guesses she then gave the money to Sophia. Brady says to forget about the money for now and focus on finding Sophia because she might be in danger. Sophia then appears in the doorway, so Rachel points out that she’s right there.

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Cat and Gwen have drinks together in the town square. Gwen thanks Cat for inviting her while Cat is glad she could make it. Gwen says she was glad to get out of the DiMera Mansion because everything has been boring and lonely with EJ gone. Gwen adds that her whole life is rather boring and lonely because no one in this town will give her the time of day, except Cat. Cat asks about Gwen’s husband. Gwen calls Dimitri the lying, miserable cheat who humiliated her and broke her heart. Cat knows she’s not thrilled that he’s back.

Rafe goes to the DiMera Mansion to see Dimitri. Dimitri remembers him as the police commissioner while Rafe informs him that he’s now an agent with the FBI. Dimitri guesses Rafe is here to finally investigate his kidnapping but Rafe says that is not why he’s there.

Brady meets with the therapist at Bayview and thanks her for allowing Rachel’s day pass for Christmas. Brady asks her to tell him about Rachel’s progress. She says that Brady is doing everything right by visiting Rachel and letting her know that she’s loved and supported. She wishes all of her patients had the kind of family support that Rachel does. Brady wants her to start feeling like herself again. She asks if Brady has any questions about the treatment she’s received at Bayview. Brady responds that he does have a concern with her friendship with Sophia Choi.

Sophia joins Rachel in her room at Bayview and compliments her drawing. Sophia informs Rachel that she’s planning another outing tomorrow night and asks if she wants to help her out again. Rachel says definitely, but asks where she is going.

Sarah checks on Kristen in her hospital room. Kristen says she’s been released on bail and her daughter needs her. Kristen adds that she can’t stand being in the hospital where her brother died another minute. Sarah says she’s sorry. Kristen doesn’t want her sympathy, she just wants her to discharge her now. Sarah tells Kristen that they had a very hard time knocking out her infection. Kristen says she feels fine now. Sarah would feel better if she stayed on the IV for another day. Kristen argues against it. Sarah then clarifies that as a doctor, she’d like her to stay, but as a mother she understands her wanting to go see Rachel. Kristen asks if she will discharge her then. Sarah agrees to write her a prescription for a very strong oral antibiotic and has Kristen promise to come back if her symptoms worsen. Sarah asks Kristen to give Rachel her love when she sees her. Kristen calls that very kind of her and says she’s sorry for what Rachel did to her. Sarah notes that Rachel apologized so they are all good.

Brady tells the therapist about his family’s history with Sophia. She understands why Brady would be wary but notes that Rachel has been calmer and happier since befriending Sophia, adding that it helps her be more open which Brady says he certainly wants. She says if Sophia helps Rachel feel more connected, she wouldn’t discourage it. Brady understands but he’s quite sure that Sophia will not have a positive influence on his daughter…

Sophia informs Rachel that she needs to slip out to buy a cell phone because she feels so disconnected to the outside world, but she doesn’t have any money to buy one and that’s where Rachel comes in.

Dimitri complains to Rafe that he was held against his will in a foreign country and tells Rafe that his captor was obviously Gwen. Rafe questions Gwen holding him captive until she was ready to bring him back to blow up Leo’s wedding to Javi. Dimitri says it was to steal his money and he needs Rafe to do something about it. Rafe points out that the crime was outside of the US. Dimitri tells him to take it up to the ISA. Rafe brings up how he scammed them, so they won’t be likely to help. Dimitri questions why the hell Rafe came to see him if he’s not willing to help him. Rafe responds that he’s curious what he knows about the DiMera crypt kidnappings.

Cat asks Gwen about Dimitri crashing Leo and Javi’s wedding. Gwen clarifies that it was after the wedding but says the real bombshell came after when he said he plans to divorce her. Cat jokes that it couldn’t be a complete surprise since she does hate him, so she asks what she’s upset about. Gwen complains that Dimitri is going to freeze her out of his assets. Gwen calls it unfair because she worked so hard to gain access to the family money and argues that she kept it safe while he was gone. Cat asks if Dimitri explained where he had been all this time. Gwen responds that he claims he was held against his will at some Alamainian estate and that she was his kidnapper. Cat jokes that if she was, it would be pretty badass. Gwen says she can’t take credit for that because it would put her assets in litigation limbo. Cat guesses the only way Dimitri could take her assets is away if if he could prove she was guilty which Gwen says is not happening.

Rafe informs Dimitri that they found a hidden camera in the crypt so someone was watching the DiMeras the entire time they were in there and they traced the camera’s transmission signal to Alamainia, where Dimitri just admitted he had been. Dimitri questions if Rafe is insinuating that he was Peter Blake’s accomplice.

Abe’s tutor student Liam brings his son Gage to the hospital where Sarah comes in to check him out. Liam explains that Gage’s throat has been bothering him and he hasn’t been able to get him to eat or drink today. Sarah examines him and Liam asks if she found something wrong.

Sophia brings up to Rachel that Brady is coming to visit her and he’s rich. Rachel argues that she can’t just ask him for a phone. Sophia says they don’t need a phone, just the money to get one. Sophia then asks who said anything about asking. Rachel questions her wanting her to steal from her dad. Sophia calls it more like borrowing. Sophia encourages how much fun it would be to have a phone to play games and watch videos. Sophia adds that it will take her mind off all the things stressing her out and she’d be so much happier. Rachel complains that the phone would be Sophia’s, not hers. Sophia assures that she would share it. Kristen then comes to visit so Rachel runs up to hug her.

The therapist promises Brady that she will keep his concerns about Sophia in mind as they continue to treat Rachel, but the reason she called this meeting is what she thinks is triggering Rachel’s behaviors and that’s that she is desperate for her parents to be reunited. Brady says he’s aware of that and told her that’s not happening. The therapist worries that Rachel is not getting the message and she’s afraid she’s not going to get better until this matter is resolved. Brady questions if she’s telling him that in order for Rachel to get better, he has to get back together with Kristen DiMera. She clarifies that she would never recommend they reconcile purely to fulfill Rachel’s wishes. Brady says that’s good because that’s never going to happen. She needs him to be just as clear with Rachel. She says his number one job is to make sure Rachel and Kristen know there is not even a slight chance of them getting back together.

Sarah tells Liam that she thinks Gage has strep throat, so she will have a nurse come in to check on him and get some medicine to feel better. Liam stops Sarah to make sure this isn’t going to cost anything since times are tough and he can’t afford it. Sarah assures that as advertised, the Tom Horton Free Clinic is free of charge. Liam thanks her as Sarah exits the room.

Gwen asks how Cat is faring with her new reality now that she cannot be with Chad as it must be hard. Cat admits it has been and talks about when Chad was missing. Gwen asks if Cat is just pining over him or if she’s found a new way to pass her time. Cat asks what she means. Gwen remarks that she might have heard she had a private dinner with EJ before his kidnapping. Cat assures there was nothing romantic about it and it was all business. Cat says she has to go but the drinks are on her considering Gwen’s current financial situation. Gwen thanks her but says next time, it’s on her after she puts Dimitri in his place.

Dimitri can’t believe Rafe thinks he had anything to do with the kidnappings, arguing that he is the victim here. Rafe asks if he has any evidence of his kidnapping since his word doesn’t mean much. Dimitri says he was held at a mansion in Alamainia but he doesn’t know the name or the address. Rafe asks if he was alone. Dimitri says there were servants but doesn’t know what he expects. Rafe thinks he’s said enough and asks if he would believe a story like that from a suspect.

Rachel introduces Sophia to Kristen. Rachel claims that Sophia doesn’t talk while Kristen says it’s lovely to meet her. Sophia then exits. Rachel can’t believe Kristen is here and not in handcuffs. Kristen says that means she can give her as many hugs as she can handle. Rachel asks if it’s over. Kristen says she still needs to go to court and get the charges against her taken care of. Rachel declares that Kristen is home now and she doesn’t ever want her to leave again. Kristen says now they need to work on getting Rachel home and tells her how much she missed her. Kristen asks how it’s going here and what the doctors are saying. Rachel says they just keep asking questions about everything that happened and how she feels about it. Rachel adds that she tells them that she didn’t want to hurt anyone, especially Sarah who has always been nice to her. Kristen questions why Rachel gave Sarah the pistachio ice cream when she knew she was allergic if she didn’t want to hurt her.

The therapist explains to Brady that from what they’ve learned in sessions, Rachel feels she can only be happy when her parents are together and that this isn’t the first time that Rachel has acted out in response to a woman being in Brady’s life. Brady says this is definitely the most extreme. She points out that the women in Brady’s life after Kristen are no longer involved, so in Rachel’s mind her behavior is working but she needs to learn that is not the case, actions have consequences and Brady’s personal life is his to decide. She notes that it won’t be easy by any means. Brady agrees, considering recent developments because he has someone in his life now that he cares about a lot and he wants to see where it goes.

Dimitri says if Rafe refuses to look in to his kidnapping then they are done here. Rafe agrees to pas on his statement to the international authorities. Gwen comes home and greets Rafe. Rafe says they will be closing the loop on Dimitri’s impossible connection to Peter, so he’ll be back if there are further questions. Dimitri tells him to call ahead next time. Rafe warns him not to leave town and exits. Gwen then asks Dimitri what that was all about.

Kristen tells Rachel that she’s not mad at her for what she did and is just trying to understand why she did. Kristen asks why Rachel would want to hurt Sarah if she likes her like she says. Rachel explains that seeing Sarah with Brady freaked her out and then she found out about Sarah kidnapping her when she was a baby. Kristen says that was a long time ago and Sarah wasn’t well. Rachel says she was so upset that she felt she needed to punish her but she’s so sorry and is glad Sarah is okay now. Kristen says she is glad too, which Rachel questions.

Brady asks if the therapist thinks his relationship with Sarah is a threat to Rachel’s recovery. She says no and that cutting off his relationship with Sarah would only reinforce that Rachel can dictate his life. Brady talks about other than that one incident, Sarah gets along great with Rachel. She advises Brady to set clearer boundaries. Brady says this thing with Sarah is still too new to introduce in to Rachel’s life. She says they can work together on breaking the news and help Rachel develop strategies to help Rachel cope with moving forward in her own life like Brady is doing with his.

Gwen asks Dimitri about Rafe thinking he was involved in the kidnapping of EJ and his family. Dimitri calls Rafe an idiot. Gwen says that’s one thing they agree on. Gwen talks about all the time Dimitri spent away planning his revenge. Dimitri argues that she has no idea what she’s talking about. Gwen points out that now Dimitri is in EJ’s house, but his plan didn’t go as he hoped as he assumed by now, he’d be the only heir to the DiMera Mansion. Dimitri calls Gwen a kidnapper and repeats that he is the victim, questioning why won’t anyone believe him.

Cat goes to meet Rafe at his home. Rafe tells her that Javi is at work and Gabi is with Philip but they should make this quick to be safe. Cat asks about his visit to Dimitri. Rafe says that Dimitri swears he was held captive at a mansion in Alamainia and that he had no part in the DiMera kidnappings. Rafe says he doesn’t believe a word Dimitri says. Cat tells Rafe that she had drinks with Gwen and swears she had nothing to do with Dimitri’s kidnapping. Rafe says they aren’t dealing with straight shooters here. Cat feels they have to assume Vivian was Peter’s accomplice. Rafe thinks he knows how to get to the bottom of this.

Sarah returns to Liam and Gage, confirming the strep throat diagnosis. Sarah gives Liam the discharge papers with instructions for Gage’s meds. Sarah notices a cut on Liam’s hand and asks what happened to his hand. Liam says it’s nothing while Sarah questions if that’s a knife wound.

Kristen asks Rachel why she would be mad at Sarah when she helped her get better while she was sick and she just let her out of the hospital to come see her. Rachel points out that Sarah was hugging Brady. Brady then arrives, so Rachel runs up to hug him. Brady thought Kristen was still at the hospital. Kristen informs him that she was discharged and is feeling better. Rachel calls it amazing that they are both there. A nurse comes in to tell Rachel it’s dinner time. Brady guesses it’s already time for them to leave. Rachel argues that he just got there and she wants to show them her new drawing. Kristen says they will go while sending Rachel to get ready for dinner. Brady tells Kristen that it’s good to see her on her feet. Brady adds that he had a really productive meeting with one of the doctors and that she’ll probably want to talk to Kristen too. Kristen says she would like that as they exit the room together. Brady left his jacket behind as Rachel sneaks back in and steals the cash from Brady’s wallet. Kristen and Brady come back and tell Rachel about seeing her drawing. The bell then sounds for dinner so Rachel guesses they have to leave. Kristen and Brady promise to come back tomorrow. Kristen hugs Rachel, who says she’s so glad she is feeling better. Brady tells her to have a great day as he and Kristen exit. Rachel pulls out the stolen cash from under her pillow.

Liam claims to Sarah that he cut his hand while slicing carrots and it’s no big deal. Sarah offers to check him out but Liam says it’s fine and he just wants to get to the pharmacy. Sarah insists that he should get checked out since he’s already at the hospital. Liam repeats that it’s fine and thanks her as he exits with Gage.

Rafe tells Cat that Dimitri claims he was locked away in Alamainia while the video from the crypt traced to Alamainia. Rafe declares that he will travel to Alamainia to question Vivian and hopefully find the mansion that Dimitri claims he was kept at. Rafe adds that Cat will stay here and hopes she can find something at the clinic while EJ is away, like what Mark knows and what they are hiding. Cat agrees to try to get what she can out of Mark, but feels she would be of more help if she went with Rafe. Rafe disagrees and argues that as soon as she’s seen with him, their cover would be blown and they’d never find out what’s going on in the lab. Cat worries that it could be dangerous for him to go alone. Rafe then informs her that he never said he was going alone.

Dimitri tells Gwen that he knows it was her that held him captive and stole all his money and he’s going to make her pay for it as he then storms out. Gwen remarks that maybe she’ll just prove that he did kidnap his family members, whether he did it or not.

Sophia returns to Rachel’s room and asks if she’s ready for dinner. Rachel excitedly tells her that she got the money. Sophia is thrilled and calls her a superstar.

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Stephanie sits at home with Steve as both work on their laptops. Alex comes in, so Stephanie tells him that she’s working on their engagement announcement for the Spectator. Steve stops her and says he doesn’t think that’s a good idea as it might be dangerous.

At the DiMera Mansion, Leo tells Dimitri how sorry he is about what happened to him and that he was kidnapped and that he willingly believed Dimitri wrote him that letter. Leo adds that most importantly, he’s sorry if Dimitri believes they are getting back together as he loves Javi now and nothing is going to change that. Dimitri then grabs Leo and kisses him. Dimitri then asks how he feels now.

At the hospital, Sarah informs Paulina that Chanel is doing good and ready to go home. Javi offers to give them some privacy so Sarah asks him to stay with Trey while she talks to Paulina which Javi says he’d be glad to do. Sarah assures Paulina that it wasn’t a miscarriage and she’s there if she needs anything. Paulina says they are all so grateful that she has her. Paulina goes back to Javi and guesses she should take Chanel and Trey back home. Paulina reminds Javi that he can come see Trey anytime. Paulina then walks away with Trey. Sarah goes back over to Javi. Javi guesses she heard about the wedding too. Sarah confirms she did and asks how he’s doing. Javi wishes he could tell her but he doesn’t know as Sarah hugs him.

At Titan, Xander tells Brady that he is concerned about his division and says if the numbers don’t approve, he will have no choice but to shut down Basic Black. Brady questions if this is really about his job performance or if it’s about him and Sarah. Xander takes that as Brady admitting there is a him and Sarah. Brady says no but Xander decides he’s changed his mind and tells Brady that he’s fired. Brady calls him a son of a bitch. Maggie then walks in asking what is going on here. Brady reveals that Xander just fired him. Maggie questions why. Brady thinks Xander is under the impression that he’s trying to steal his favorite toy. Xander orders Brady to get out now. Maggie argues that he can’t do that. Xander responds that he can and demands Brady clear out his desk before he calls security. Brady wishes him luck with Titan and declares he’s tired of playing violin on this sinking ship anyway as he storms out. Maggie questions what the hell is wrong with Xander and declares that she can’t stand to look at his face. Maggie rushes out after Brady and tells him this won’t stand and she’ll get his job back. Brady says he doesn’t want her to do that as this is just a sign that he needs to move on. Maggie argues that Basic Black is his father’s legacy. Brady says that’s why he’s been hanging on so long, but it’s not his passion anymore and he can’t work with Xander. Brady thought they could be adults and work past their differences, but it’s not working out and he knows he can’t stay. Maggie says she understands. Brady tries to explain calling Titan a sinking ship. Maggie knows he was just upset. Brady wants Maggie to do everything she can to keep Titan afloat for Victor’s legacy and their family. Maggie assures that she intends to do that. Brady worries about if Xander comes after the rest of his team. Maggie promises to protect them and says Xander won’t fight her on this. Brady guesses he better let everyone know what’s going on and he’ll see her at dinner. Brady asks Maggie to make sure that Basic Black stays alive because it’s important to him and his family, so he wants to see it survive and stay in the family. Maggie is sure they can accommodate that. Maggie gives her word that Basic Black survives as long as Titan is still standing. Brady says that’s all he can ask and thanks her as he walks away.

Alex asks Steve what his problem is with an engagement announcement. Steve says he’s a romantic too but this is a precarious situation. Alex realizes that Steve thinks the letter writing maniac could be driven over the edge by it. Steve worries that if they provoke him, he might do something more dangerous. Stephanie hopes the announcement does push him over the edge and that’s why she wants to send it.

Javi talks to Sarah about remembering when he first brought Trey to the hospital and then taking him home to foster. Javi says before they knew it, he and Leo were both in love with the baby. Sarah says that caring for a baby does something for couples and bonds them in a way that nothing else can. Javi guesses sometimes it’s not enough. Sarah tells Javi that a situation being complicated doesn’t mean it’s irreparable. Javi says he knows and thinks he’s just afraid to hope because he doesn’t know how many more goodbyes he can take. They hug as Javi then walks away.

Leo questions Dimitri kissing him and repeats that he loves Javi. Leo declares he is now leaving. Dimitri stops him and argues that they both felt that. Dimitri says Leo might be confused or angry but reminds him that he gave up his freedom for him. Dimitri thinks he is at least owed an explanation. Leo asks what there is to explain since he thought Dimitri dumped him. Dimitri argues that now he knows he didn’t and he couldn’t imagine being with anyone but him. Dimitri says all he thought about the entire time he was gone was being with him and then he comes back to find Leo fresh off the altar with another man as his husband. Dimitri doesn’t understand how Leo could settle for someone else after everything they had been through. Leo argues that he’s not settling. Dimitri brings up that last time he saw him, he was ready to throw away everything and run away with him. Leo calls that a long time ago. Dimitri recalls when Leo dressed up like a nurse to break him out of the hospital and asks if he would do that for Javi. Leo responds that Javi would never need him to. Dimitri argues that Leo was the only person who ever understood him and loved him. Dimitri says Leo can deny it all he wants, but he believes nothing has changed between them since he left.

Maggie goes back in to the Titan office and asks if Xander is going to fire everyone who comes in his office on a bad day. Maggie asks what he’s thinking, pointing out that Alex is home with Stephanie dealing with her safety while all hands are on deck trying to save this company. Maggie knows Xander is upset about his divorce but asks if he can at least think before he acts. Xander acknowledges that she’s right and decides he’ll take a walk to clear his head. Maggie tells him to go ahead and take the day off while she and Philip handle the shareholders meeting, so Xander exits.

Steve questions Stephanie wanting to provoke her stalker. Alex asks why. Stephanie says she’s had it with tip toeing around this guy and putting their lives on hold. Stephanie complains that she doesn’t feel any more safe so she wants to flush him out so they can catch the guy and be done with this nightmare for good. Steve understands how frustrated she is but says he cannot endorse her taking that risk. Alex agrees with Steve and points out they were going to do a long engagement anyway, so they can hold off on telling the whole world about until they know she’s safe for sure.

Maggie calls Sarah and informs her that Xander just fired Brady. Sarah is shocked and questions if it’s because of Brady missing one meeting to be with Rachel. Maggie thinks it was personal too since things got pretty heated. Sarah asks if it was about her. Maggie says she doesn’t know for sure. Sarah says she’ll go talk to Xander right now but Maggie doesn’t think that’s a good idea for either of them as Xander just got his divorce decree today. Maggie admits she’s concerned about Xander and Brady so she told Xander to take the day off. Sarah asks about Brady. Maggie says he took the firing surprisingly well considering everything he’s going through. Sarah asks if she knows where Brady is now. Maggie thinks he went home. Sarah thanks her and hangs up.

Leo says that maybe nothing has changed for Dimitri, but he’s changed and made substantial progress in working on himself. Dimitri argues that the man he fell in love with was perfect. Leo says that man broke his best friend’s heart and let a woman believe her baby died to take a lawyer’s dirty money. Dimitri says he is that man and that he can’t hide from this. Leo argues that before he got here, he was happy. Dimitri argues that they were happy and will be again. Dimitri says they are cut from the same cloth and they understand each other in a way that Leo and Javi never will. Leo responds that he doesn’t know that and doesn’t know Javi. Leo says he has to go and exits the mansion.

Brady goes home with his box packed from his office. Sarah comes in and tells him that Maggie told her what Xander did and she’s so sorry. Brady says it was bound to happen. Sarah questions what happened. Brady responds that Xander snapped at him, so he snapped back and called him a son of a bitch. Brady knows he shouldn’t have let him get to him but he did. Brady says it’s all just about Xander’s famous temper. Brady thinks it’s a blessing in disguise since he’s been thinking about finding a new direction in his life and he thinks this push will finally help him go out and do it.

Leo goes to Marlena’s and knocks on her door. Xander approaches and questions what he’s doing there. Leo explains that he needs a therapy fix and knocks again, asking if Marlena is inside. Xander decides he’ll come back later but Leo stops him to ask what he’s doing there. Xander admits he was also there to see Marlena. Leo says that ups his sex appeal a thousand percent then apologizes for his old impulse. Leo assures that he’s spoken for which Xander says must be nice. Leo tells Xander that having a therapist would make him very popular on Salem Singles. Xander isn’t sure how much of a selling point it is in his case since he’s a bloody wreck. Leo tells him to join the club. Leo then goes back to knock on Marlena’s door, saying her clients are in crisis out here. Leo guesses no one’s home and asks what they do now.

Stephanie knows Alex and Steve both love her and want to protect her, but she feels like it’s a risk to breathe. Stephanie says she just wants to go on a date with Alex without her father tagging along since she’s engaged and this is the only time she’ll ever be engaged. Stephanie wants to be able to post pictures of Alex’s proposal. Stephanie declares that she’s tired of living this way. Alex says he is too, so Stephanie tells Steve that it’s her life and her decision, so she’s taking back control.

Xander and Leo walk to the Brady Pub as Xander complains that it was stupid to go to Marlena’s without an appointment. Leo says they could try punching pillows to release their anger which Xander says Marlena would approve of. Leo suggests they go grab a drink. Xander doesn’t see why not and points out that it doesn’t have to just be one drink.

Sarah can’t believe Brady is being this zen about it since she’s furious. Brady thinks he’s relieved and says he shouldn’t have been working for Xander anyway as he almost quit before he fired him. Brady admits his one regret is that Basic Black is the company his father started which is making it real hard to walk away from as he wouldn’t want his dad to be disappointed in him.

Javi sits alone in the town square with a coffee. Dimitri approaches and greets him. Javi calls him the ex who popped up just in time to ruin his life. Dimitri knows he’s probably the last person Javi wants to see right now, but he saw him sitting here all alone, so he thought he could use a pick me up.

Steve tells Stephanie that she’s way too much like her mother, tough and strong willed but notes there are times when her fighting spirit has gotten her in to trouble. Stephanie says it’s gotten her out of trouble just as often. Steve guesses there’s no talking her out of this. Alex asks if this is really what Stephanie wants. Stephanie assures she wants them to be together alone again. Alex says he wants that more than anything, so he’s with her. Alex adds that he wants to be even more careful if they are going to draw this guy out. Steve says they will have to do more than that. Steve says the announcement is the start and the bait, but they have to have a trap to catch him. Stephanie says now they’re talking and she’s down for whatever they have to do to end this. Stephanie says the bait is the first step and goes back to her laptop to continue with the engagement announcement but Steve stops her and reveals that he’s found something new and he doesn’t like what he sees…

Sarah encourages Brady that John would’ve been proud of him for following his heart. Sarah says it’s been a really difficult year but Brady showed up for Tate, Rachel, and his whole family which mattered most to John. Sarah says that Brady is John’s legacy and he fought to keep Basic Black. Brady hopes it was enough.

Alex asks what Steve found. Steve explains that he’s been scanning the dark web and found a message board. Steve says that it’s bad so Stephanie asks what it says. Steve says to begin with, the user’s name is “SandsFan69” and he writes “I’m so freaking in love with Anastasia Sands, she’s even more beautiful than the woman in her books” and if only he could get rid of her boyfriend, they could be together. Alex says over his dead body which Steve says seems to be the plan as he reads one of the replies which says not to try to kill him because he’d go to prison and never get the girl. Stephanie argues that it has to be a sick joke. Steve continues reading that “SandsFan” asked why he didn’t think of that and that he’ll have to make sure not to get caught. Steve then shows them that there’s a picture of Alex and Stephanie kissing in the town square. Stephanie realizes it’s from this morning and can’t believe he got close enough to take pictures. Alex points out that would also be close enough to kill.

Leo and Xander sit together for drinks at the Pub. Leo tells him about Dimitri showing up out of the blue after all this time. Leo talks about Dimitri being so attractive and doesn’t know why he’s telling Xander all of this. Xander blames the tequila.

Javi tells Dimitri to go away but Dimitri sits at his table. Javi says if what Dimitri says is true then it’s no one’s fault except the person who kidnapped him which Dimitri insists was Gwen and that he will find the proof. Dimitri mentions Leo coming to see him earlier. Javi reveals that he’s the one who told Leo to go see him becasue he knows Leo still has feelings for him and he needs to deal with them. Dimitri asks if Javi wants to know what happened. Javi says no but then says sure. Dimitri then admits to Javi that he kissed Leo. Javi asks if Leo seemed to like it. Dimitri responds that Leo liked it so much that he kissed him back passionately.

Stephanie tells Alex that she’s so sorry as she never thought he might be the one in danger. Stephanie then admits Steve was right that this guy is a lot scarier than they thought and asks what to do. Steve says he will try to track down the IP address and find out where these messages are coming from. Stephanie thanks him and can’t believe she was about to do something incredibly stupid by sending the engagement announcement to Chad but Alex says no, they are setting the trap and sending the announcement.

Sarah encourages that Brady did the best he could for his father’s company and now he needs to do what’s right for himself. Sarah adds that she’s always there if he needs someone to lean on. Brady appreciates that but feels the universe is conspiring against them. Brady brings up Rachel and says that Rachel loves Sarah but she hasn’t grasped the idea that her parents are not going to be together and he doesn’t want to make things more difficult for her. Brady wants to make sure they are on the same page with this. Sarah says of course they are. Brady says he has to get to Bayview. Brady tells Sarah that he plans to talk to Rachel’s therapist about them. Brady thanks her for everything as he exits.

Leo pours more drinks for he and Xander. Leo tells Xander that he loves Javi but Dimitri’s kiss brought back old memories and now he feels like Javi deserves better than him. Xander says that’s exactly how he feels about Sarah. Leo relates to feeling the same about himself being an uncurable fool. Xander says in his case, he loves Victoria and Sarah so much that he had to walk away. Leo says that’s deep and asks if he regrets walking away. Xander admits that he does every minute of every day and then on days like today, he’s reminded of who he really is and knows he made the right choice.

Javi calls Dimitri a jackass and goes to throw his coffee at him but realizes he already drank it all. Dimitri claims he was just trying to be honest about what happened between he and Leo. Dimitri remarks that he’s sorry that’s not what he wanted to hear. Javi says he already knew what he’d say and thanks him for the honesty. Javi decides there’s no point in talking to him and he has to get back to work, so he walks away.

Stephanie says no way as she thought they were just dealing with an overzealous fan. Alex doesn’t like the idea of living their life looking over their shoulder. Stephanie calls this different because the guy could kill him. Alex says not if they stop him before he can try. Alex declares that if he’s the one in the most danger, it should be his decision. Stephanie doesn’t like this and asks if he’s sure. Alex says he is 100%. Steve says he doesn’t like it either and doesn’t like giving this son of a bitch that much power. Alex feels he will keep upping his game. Steve agrees that they have been playing defense so it might be time to change their strategy. Alex declares it’s time to go on offense and instructs Stephanie to send the engagement announcement because he’s not going to live his life in fear of this guy. Stephanie then goes ahead and sends the announcement.

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Paulina goes to Chanel’s and watches over Trey. Paulina talks about doing so much better now that Theo woke up, but notes it will be a long recovery. Chanel calls it still great news. Chanel then reveals that she also has some news that she hopes Paulina thinks is great too. Chanel announces she is pregnant. Paulina is thrilled and hugs her as she congratulates her.

Johnny sits at the Pub, thinking back to arguing with Chanel about her pregnancy. Xander arrives and comments on Johnny seeming in his own world. Johnny says he’s just a little distracted. Xander says he certainly has enough on his plate which is why he wanted this meeting. Xander brings up Johnny staying at DiMera Enterprises longer than they agreed upon. Johnny confirms they need him at the helm a little bit longer and hopes that’s a not going to be a problem. Xander responds that maybe it is.

Sarah joins Maggie in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Brady then comes in and greets them. Maggie asks if they enjoyed New Year’s Eve. They think back to their kiss. Brady then states that it was nice which Sarah agrees with.

At the DiMera Mansion, Dimitri is having juice in a robe in the living room. Gwen comes in and comments on Dimitri making himself at home. Dimitri argues that it is his home and not her home. Gwen disagrees, reminding him that they are still married which makes her a DiMera-Von Leuschner too. Dimitri says not for long.

Javi sits at home with a bowl of cereal as he looks down at his wedding ring, thinking back to the end of he and Leo’s wedding when they ran in to Dimitri. Leo then shows up at the front door.

Paulina tells Chanel that this is wonderful news and asks why she didn’t tell her that the doctor gave her the clear. Chanel explains that they weren’t trying and it just sort of happened but Sarah says there’s a good chance she can have a healthy pregnancy. Chanel feels it’s some kind of miracle. Paulina agrees and asks what Johnny thinks. Chanel admits that Johnny doesn’t want her to have the baby.

Johnny tells Xander that he had a feeling staying at DiMera could ruffle some feathers. Xander says it’s nothing personal but they agreed to it until Titan and DiMera were officially split. Johnny says these are extenuating circumstances. Xander then informs him that is why Kate, Maggie, and Philip all pushed for their arrangement to continue. Johnny appreciates that and promises to be back at Titan as soon as he can and that he’s only staying at DiMera until Theo recovers. Xander notes they don’t know how long that will take. Johnny points out that Theo is on the mend. Xander says he’s glad to hear that in spite of the competition. Xander adds that there is a clause that Johnny is forbidden from sharing anything Titan related with DiMera which Johnny assures he will not push back on. Xander goes through his bag to show him the clause but his copy of Bonnie Lockhart’s “One Rainy Afternoon” manuscript catches Johnny’s eye.

Brady says he has to get going but Maggie says it’s New Year’s Day and invites him to stay for tea or breakfast. Brady tries to insist but Maggie tells him that he’s been running himself ragged and that he can’t be there for Rachel if he’s not taking care of himself. Sarah tells Brady that when Maggie insists he stay for breakfast, he stays. Brady agrees but then gets a text from Bayview and the director wants to talk to him about Rachel’s progress, but notes it’s at the same time as the Titan shareholders meeting. Maggie tells him that Rachel is more important than the meeting. Brady appreciates that but doesn’t think Xander will since he’s missed quite a bit lately. Maggie is sure Xander understands. Brady responds that maybe he did, before he and Sarah were living under the same roof.

Leo tells Javi that Gwen brought Dimitri back at that exact moment to get back at them to ruin their wedding and get revenge at the same time. Javi responds that she might not get that revenge if it turns out Leo hasn’t moved on from Dimitri. Leo insists that he has and he doesn’t want to be with Dimitri. Leo declares that the person he wants to spend the rest of his life with is Javi.

Paulina questions Chanel saying Johnny doesn’t want the baby. Chanel explains that Johnny doesn’t think it’s worth the risk and that they already have a son so that should be enough. Chanel insists wanting this baby doesn’t mean she loves Trey any less. Paulina says no one doubts that so Chanel questions why Johnny is making her feel guilty for wanting this baby like it’s a betrayal to the one they already have. Chanel declares that if there’s even a chance she can carry the term then she’s going to do it because she wants this baby and no one will stop her from having it.

Xander tells Johnny that Bonnie’s manuscript is going to the recycle bin as he doesn’t intend to read it. Johnny questions why not, pointing out that Stephanie’s book turned things around for the division and maybe Bonnie’s can fit in the same genre. Xander worries that it could cannibalize the one hit they have. Xander tells Johnny that they just don’t have the resources to devote to two writers in the same space, so one Anastasia Sands is enough for the company. Xander gets an alert on his phone and says he has to take this, so he asks Johnny to look over his contract so they are on the same page. Johnny agrees to do so as Xander heads to the back, but Johnny instead then begins to read Bonnie’s manuscript.

Maggie tells Brady that she will handle Xander while he takes care of Rachel. Brady thanks her for understanding. Maggie knows Brady thought about leaving Titan a few months ago because of things being tense with Xander, but she’s relieved and grateful that he agreed to stay. Brady responds that Maggie still being there made all the difference for him. Brady states that it may not be his life’s work but he would never leave without knowing the company would be secure without him. Brady calls Titan his Grandfather’s legacy while Basic Black is his father’s, so he has a very vested interest in making sure both companies survive.

Javi knows Leo believes that he wants to spend the rest of his life with him now, but questions if he’s seen, spoken to, or looked at Dimitri since the wedding. Leo says no because it would be irrelevant and meaningless. Javi disagrees, arguing that they can’t be together until Leo’s feelings for Dimitri are resolved. Leo insists that they are and that he closed the book on his feelings for Dimitri years ago. Javi argues that was when he thought Dimitri left him for another man, but now he knows that never happened, so he can’t pretend that doesn’t change things and asks how could it not. Javi believes that’s why Leo hasn’t seen Dimitri since the wedding. Leo asks what he is saying. Javi feels Leo is afraid that if he sees Dimitri, he could fall in love with him all over again.

Dimitri warns Gwen not to get too comfortable under this roof as he will be retaining an attorney to file for divorce. Gwen questions what money he will be using. Dimitri responds that the Alamanian authorities have opened an investigation in to his kidnapping and Gwen is the sole suspect, so he has petitioned to freeze her access to their joint accounts until the outcome of their investigation. Gwen argues that he can’t do that. Dimitri tells her to watch him.

Paulina understands this is what Chanel wanted her whole life, but Johnny’s not wrong either that she does have a baby that needs her. Chanel insists that she loves Trey and nothing could ever change that, but there are challenges that come with having a child that doesn’t look like you which Johnny doesn’t experience in the same way. Paulina asks if something happened. Chanel responds that right after Thanksgiving, she took Trey to the park and a woman sat next to her. Chanel says they started talking and she thought she met her first mom friend, but then she thought she was Trey’s nanny. Paulina says she’s so sorry. Chanel says carrying her own baby is how she always thought she’d become a mother and she grieved when she thought that was no longer possible, but Johnny is unwilling to understand that. Chanel says she just wants to hear what the doctors have to say while Johnny is treating her like she’s being irresponsible and it’s making her angry when she doesn’t want to be.

Xander returns to Johnny at the Pub and they finish signing their papers. Xander wishes Johnny luck at DiMera, calling him a valued employee and says he looks forward to getting him back at Titan where he belongs. Johnny appreciates him understanding. Xander tells Johnny to take care as he exits the Pub.

Gwen comments on Dimitri playing dirty. Dimitri accuses her of imprisoning him for over a year. Gwen insists that she had nothing to do with that and when the authorities realize that, she will take him to court for every penny she’s worth. Dimitri calls her delusional and arrogant. Dimitri says when he’s through, she will be left with nothing and he will make sure she has to pay back every cent she spent while he was away, with interest.

Leo tells Javi that what he had with Dimitri, he thought was true love but he now knows that he did not love him with his whole heart like he does Javi. Leo declares that he would give up his life for Javi without hesitation and that’s real love which he never had with Dimitri. Leo says he never had this as he kisses Javi.

Brady decides he will head to Titan to make sure his second in command is prepared for the meeting while Sarah says she will get to the hospital. Sarah then gets a text from her attorney that her divorce is final, so her marriage is officially over. Brady guesses she has mixed emotions about it but Sarah says she doesn’t as this is what she wanted, so she is good. Sarah says she gets to go back to being Dr. Sarah Horton. Brady calls her a wonderful and strong woman admired by all. Sarah feels hopeful about what’s to come.

Xander goes to work at Titan. Maggie walks in and questions Stephanie’s book tour being cancelled. Xander assures it wasn’t his decision but Alex felt he had to pull the plug on it because the creepy fan letters Stephanie has been receiving have been getting worse. Xander says he’s sorry she wasn’t kept in the loop and asks if she wants to go over Stephanie’s papers. Xander then comes across his divorce decree on his desk.

Johnny goes home and calls it a nice surprise to see Paulina. Paulina says she just dropped off clothes for the baby. Johnny says his breakfast meeting ended early and asks what they have been talking about. Paulina informs him that Chanel has been telling her about her pregnancy and his feelings about it. Chanel knows they agreed not to tell anyone until they knew more, but she needed to talk to her mom. Johnny says he understands and mentions bringing chowder from the Pub. Paulina reminds Chanel that she’s eating for two but Chanel says she’s not hungry. Chanel then gets a pain and worries that something is wrong.

Gwen says so much for Leo being Dimitri’s one true love. Gwen reminds Dimitri that he said they were so meant to be and went on and on about their love for each other, but if he was really pining for Leo, he’d be out there trying to win him back instead of here counting his money like a greedy old fool. Dimitri responds that Leo will come to him soon enough and he just needs to sit back and wait. Gwen mocks his ego and reminds him that Leo is in love with another man, who he is married to and isn’t a lying, cheating bastard like him. Gwen calls Leo lucky to be rid of him and wishes she could be too.

Leo and Javi kiss until Javi says they shouldn’t be doing this. Leo asks why not since they love each other and that’s not going to change. Javi responds that he can’t trust Leo’s feelings for him until he sees and talks to Dimitri. Leo doesn’t know why he keeps insisting on that. Leo knows his reputation is fickle and shallow but since they’ve been together, he’s been consistent and reliable. Leo feels Javi is looking at him like he’s the old Leo who can’t be trusted, like just because his old flame showed up, he’s going to throw away the best thing to ever happen to him. Leo hopes Javi doesn’t see him that way. Javi knows Leo is a good person and that he has become more consistent and reliable since they’ve been together, but he also knows that what he assumed was true about why his relationship with Dimitri ended was all a lie, which means the love they had for each other could very much still be alive and that’s what he needs to find out. Leo realizes Javi is not going to let this go. Javi says that he has to protect his heart and Leo needs to find out what his heart really wants. Leo then agrees to pack his things but promises he will be back to prove to him that he loves him and no one else.

Johnny and Paulina bring Chanel to the hospital. Johnny blames himself for upsetting Chanel and not being more patient or understanding. Johnny says it’s not about him not wanting the baby but about not wanting to lose Chanel. Johnny says it’s about loving and needing her but she thinks he’s being cold and heartless. Johnny worries about losing the baby. Paulina is sorry for what they are going through. Paulina hugs him and says it’s going to be alright.

Sarah checks on Chanel in the hospital and tells her that the baby appears to be fine and there’s no sign of bleeding. Chanel says it felt so similar to the miscarriage and questions the pain. Sarah suggests it could be stress related and advises her to try to bring the tension down. Chanel asks how she can not be stressed when her husband wishes to end the pregnancy and doesn’t want the baby.

Maggie tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander argues that he’s sure she’s thrilled. Maggie insists that she’s not as Xander and Sarah share a child together, so she’s heartbroken that they are ending things. Xander apologizes for snapping at her. Xander says he’s known this was coming for awhile so he will be fine. Maggie is glad to hear that and adds that Brady’s assistant will cover for Brady at the meeting since his daughter needs him. Xander argues that he doesn’t even get to see his daughter. Maggie points out that is nobody’s fault but his own.

Leo goes to the DiMera Mansion and asks Gwen if Dimitri is there. Gwen responds that he’s in the kitchen. Gwen suggests they get a room and preferably not her room this time as she storms out. Dimitri then comes out and tells Leo that he knew he would come.

Brady goes to see Xander at Titan. Xander remarks on him gracing them with his presence as he heard he was skipping the meeting. Brady wanted to make sure he didn’t have any questions about the sales figures he sent over. Xander questions what happened to the holiday sales bump he promised. Brady responds that sales are down across the board and they are hurting everywhere. Xander says every other division has sent him a plan on how to counter that while he’s still waiting on his. Brady says he will send it to him. Xander is concerned about his division and says if the numbers don’t approve, he will have no choice but to shut down Basic Black. Brady questions if this is really about his job performance or if it’s about him and Sarah. Xander takes that as Brady admitting there is a him and Sarah. Brady says no but Xander decides he’s changed his mind and tells Brady that he’s fired.

Johnny checks on Chanel in her hospital room. Chanel tells him that she and the baby are fine, then asks if he’s disappointed. Johnny says of course not. Sarah says she can’t weigh in on the decision Chanel needs to make but she can help them understand the possible risks. Sarah tells them that the likelihood of Chanel’s cancer coming back is slim. Johnny brings up Sarah advising Chanel not to get pregnant again yet. Chanel remarks that she didn’t do so on purpose or by herself. Johnny asks what they can do. Chanel responds that they don’t do anything while she is going to wait and see if the pregnancy is viable and if it is, she’s having the baby.

Javi goes to the hospital and sees Paulina, so he asks if everything is okay with Trey. Paulina informs him that Trey is fine but Chanel is in with the doctor. Javi tells her that if they ever need any help with Trey, he would be happy to help. Paulina calls that very kind and notes that works both ways as she heard about what happened at his wedding and she’s so sorry. Javi thanks her and then sees Trey. Javi tells Trey he thinks about him all the time and he loves him so much.

Gwen walks past the Brady Pub and tries calling EJ but it goes to voicemail. Gwen doesn’t know how much he’s heard but insists she has it all under control and will explain everything to him when he returns.

Dimitri tells Leo that he’s just so glad he came. Leo responds that he’s not staying long and just needed to say something. Dimitri tells him the floor is his. Leo tells Dimitri how sorry he is about what happened to him and that he was kidnapped and that he willingly believed Dimitri wrote him that letter. Leo adds that most importantly, he’s sorry if Dimitri believes they are getting back together as he loves Javi now and nothing is going to change that. Dimitri then grabs Leo and kisses him.

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Philip runs in to Belle at the Brady Pub. Belle talks about her new year’s plans of doing hot yoga and stopping in for egg whites. Belle asks if Philip has any new year’s resolutions. Philip responds that he doesn’t officially, but he would like to see his friends more often including her. Belle says she would love that and will hold him to that.

Alex and Stephanie walk through the town square. They talk about Steve tailing them which Alex says he knows is awkward having him around 24/7 but it’s what they agreed to, at least until the freak sending her letters is caught. Stephanie spots Chad and runs up to hug him. Stephanie says she was so worried about him and wanted to call but she knew he’d be spending time with his family. Stephanie asks how the kids are. Chad says they are good and he’s happy to be back with them. Alex adds that he’s glad he’s okay. Chad sees Stephanie’s ring and asks about that. Stephanie reveals that she and Alex got engaged last night. Chad congratulates them and calls that awesome as he hugs them both. Chad offers to put their engagement announcement in the paper if they want which they say they would love. Chad repeats that he’s so happy for them. Stephanie thanks him and says it means aa lot.

Gabi visits Theo in the hospital and brings him snacks. Theo calls it nice of her to come by. Gabi jokes that he is her favorite ex-boss which Theo questions.

At the hospital, Kayla reveals to Kristen that Peter Blake has died. Kristen doesn’t understand since he was breathing on his own, was awake, and was talking to her. Kayla points out that his condition was still critical. Kristen argues that he had a surge of strength and she was sure he was going to fight. Kayla responds that sometimes that will to live isn’t enough. Kayla calls it a miracle that Peter regained consciousness. Kristen blames herself while Kayla reminds her that it was self defense to save her family. Kayla adds that she has ordered an autopsy so they will know the official cause of death.

Belle and Philip sit together at the Pub. Belle asks how his New Year’s Eve was. Philip calls it entirely uneventful as Gabi was at her cousin’s disaster of a wedding, so he stayed in, ordered room service and was in bed by 10. Belle responds that she was also in bed by 9:30 with a book. Philip jokes that they could’ve gone to Small Bar and gotten crazy which Belle points out that Gabi would not have loved.

Theo jokes that whatever the doctors have him on is making him loopy. Gabi encourages him to listen to the doctors and comments that loopy Theo is cute. Theo then jokes that he’s going to tell Philip she said that.

Alex tells Stephanie that it was very cool that Chad congratulated them considering their history which Stephanie calls ancient history. Stephanie confesses that when she was with Chad, she was dying for him to put a ring on her finger but she’s glad he didn’t because then she wouldn’t be here with Alex. Stephanie admits she thought she was ready to get married then but she wasn’t and she was just feeling pressured from so many failed relationships to prove to everyone and herself that she could finally get it right. Stephanie says she’s grown so much since then, personally and professionally, and Alex is a huge part of that. Stephanie states that Alex drew out parts of her that she was afraid to show the world. Stephanie declares that for the first time in her life, she knows that she’s exactly where she’s meant to be with the man she will love for the rest of her life as they hug.

Chad goes to the hospital and asks Kayla how Kristen and Theo are. Kayla responds that they are both improving, but there’s something he needs to know.

Stephanie gets a reminder on her phone about a PR proposal that she needs to send out before the next leg of her book tour. Alex stops her and reveals that she’s not going back on the book tour because he cancelled it.

Philip tells Belle that he’s not worried about Gabi as she knows the past is the past and that he and Belle are way better in the friend zone. Philip suggests in sticking with his resolution that they do something together. Belle brings up going horse riding again. Philip remarks that he’ll have to make sure they haven’t sold the horses. Belle mentions that Brady told her about Titan’s financial struggles. Philip says they are working on it and asks what’s going on with her. Belle admits it’s hard to start a new year without her dad and she’s struggling with the fact that he’s not coming back. Belle says it doesn’t seem real that somebody so full of life is just gone. Philip says he gets it even though they had very different relationships with their dads, but since Victor died, it doesn’t seem real that he’s never going to see him again as he was such a huge presence to everyone in his orbit. Philip talks about John being so kind and supportive, so he can only imagine how hard it’s been for her.

Theo assures Gabi that he was just joking and is not going to tell Philip. Gabi brings up her unkind reaction when she found out Tony named Theo CEO. Theo says she already apologized. Gabi notes that he accepted her apology when not a lot of DiMeras would do that and would be vengeful instead. Gabi calls Theo a true class act and says it’s been such a pleasure getting to know him better. Gabi reminds Theo that she was with him at the Pub right before he disappeared and she worried about never seeing him again. Theo insists that he had to get back because he wants to do that collaboration with Gabi Chic, which Gabi says is definitely going to happen. Gabi adds that she’s really glad he’s alright and she’s so happy for everyone that loves him. Gabi says it must’ve been terrifying in the crypt and of all people, the kidnapper was Peter Blake. Theo still can’t believe a man he never met could hate him so much.

Rafe and Jada meet Kayla at the hospital and say they need to take Peter Blake’s statement. Kayla reveals that won’t be possible because Peter died just awhile ago.

Chad goes to see Kristen in her hospital room and says that Kayla told him. Chad says he’s sorry as in spite of everything Peter did to them, he hopes he’s at peace. Kristen wishes Peter hadn’t woken up. Chad knows she must have mixed emotions. Kristen calls Peter her one true ally in the world. Kristen tells Chad that before he died, Peter told her that he would see her in Hell and she’s sure he’s right. Chad encourages that he didn’t mean it but Kristen assures that he did. Kristen feels she betrayed him in the worst way possible while Chad argues that if anyone betrayed the family, it was Peter. Kristen argues that he wasn’t in his right mind and she could’ve gotten him help. Chad points out that there’s no way to know he would’ve stopped coming after them. Chad declares that Kristen wanted to take Peter off life support and God chose. Chad hopes Peter is at peace and states that they all can be now that they know he’s not going to come after them again. Kristen calls it so strange as she has a feeling that this isn’t how it was supposed to end.

Jada asks Kayla if Peter said anything indicating he had an accomplice. Kayla says he didn’t say anything to her at all. Rafe asks Kayla to walk them through his last moments. Kayla explains that she took Peter off life support and he unexpectedly gave a huge breath, then he continued breathing on his own. Kayla says she left the room to let Kristen sit and talk with Peter, then Kristen came running out and said Peter was awake but then he coded. Kayla mentions that Peter was alone when this happened. Kayla knows they came for answers, so she hopes they can find them.

Gabi tells Theo that she’s so sorry for everything he’s been through. Theo says he knew taking the CEO job would be tough, but he never thought it would put a target on his back. Gabi calls this extreme even for a DiMera, but says if any good came from it, maybe it brought the rest of them closer. Theo jokes about being stuck in a crypt bringing a family together. Jada then comes in and asks Theo how he’s feeling. Theo responds that he’s better. Gabi says they have to redo trivia night when Theo is better. Jada agrees but says for now, she’s on official business and needs to ask Theo some questions. Gabi says they’ll talk soon and hugs Jada as she then exits. Jada first tells Theo that as a cop, she’s pretty much seen it all but when they brought him out of the crypt, it nearly scared her to death. Jada says she’s so grateful that he’s going to be okay.

Belle thanks Philip for his words about John. Belle says it’s been months since John passed away but some days hit harder than others. Philip encourages her to just process those feelings as they come. Belle jokes that he sounds like her mom which Philip takes as a compliment. Philip decides he should get to work and reminds her that they will go horseback riding or something soon as he then exits the Pub.

Stephanie questions Alex as to why he would cancel her book tour. Alex explains that the crazed fan situation has gotten worse and it’s harder to protect her in different states, so he was just thinking about her safety. Stephanie argues that he should’ve talked to her first. Alex brings up Titan Publishing and says he also did it as her boss which upsets Stephanie.

Rafe joins Chad in Kristen’s room and says he’s sorry to interrupt but he needs to have an official conversation with Kristen. Chad tells Kristen to call him if she needs anything as he exits. Rafe tells Kristen that he’s sorry for her loss but he needs to ask questions about what happened in the crypt. Kristen argues that she already gave her statement. Rafe says he’s just wondering if there’s anything that can help with the investigation like if Peter had any accomplices. Kristen says he said nothing and their last conversation was very personal with no help to the authorities so she wants him to leave.

Alex repeats to Stephanie that he is technically her boss while Stephanie argues that she is the author keeping Titan Publishing afloat. Alex says that’s why they need to protect her and that he thought she’d be relieved to not have to travel as she didn’t want to do the book tour in the first place. Stephanie admits that she is but she feels like she’s letting Titan down since they were relying on her to come through and she didn’t. Alex argues that it’s not on her to save the company and says they’ll turn it around with her third book. Stephanie worries that she can’t and if One Stormy Night was it for her and she’s a one hit wonder. Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Gabi. Philip calls it his lucky day. Gabi responds that it’s hers too as they kiss. Philip guesses they are making up for New Year’s since they had no kiss at midnight. Gabi tells him to just be glad he wasn’t at the wedding. Philip says he couldn’t believe it when she texted him what happened. Gabi says it went from beautiful to heartbreaking and she wishes she could help Javi. Philip points out that Gabi was never a fan of Leo so maybe he dodged a bullet if that’s how she feels. Gabi responds that she actually doesn’t and that she told Rafe that she hopes they work it out and that Leo realizes Javi is the one.

Belle finishes a call as Chad enters the Pub. Belle tells Chad that it’s really good to see him and she’s so glad that he and his family are okay. Chad thanks her and says he’s happy to be back. Belle says she has to go and welcomes him home. Chad stops her and hoped they could talk about how they matched on the dating app. Chad says he’s sorry he didn’t respond and he didn’t want her to think he ignored her. Chad assures he was going to swipe up and now they are here in person. Belle asks if Chad is asking her out on a date.

Jada asks Theo about believing Peter was the kidnapper. Theo recalls demanding Peter emptying his pockets and then rushing him when he didn’t. Theo says he woke up here and remembers Peter threatening to blow them all up with gas which Jada confirms. Theo asks how they got out of the crypt. Jada thinks that’s enough for now but Theo insists that he was there and wants to know what happened. Jada then explains that Kristen made it seem like she was on Peter’s side but then she hit him in the head. Jada declares that Kristen stopped her brother to protect the rest of them. Theo guesses Peter is not in very good shape which Jada confirms. Jada then reveals that Peter has died and she’s sorry to bring him bad news. Theo wonders if it is since on one hand Kristen lost her brother but he was a maniac who tried to murder them, so the world is probably better without him. Theo knows that’s harsh to say about his own uncle but it’s true. Jada states that Theo’s a DiMera, so it’s understandable to have complicated feelings about his family. Theo talks about his mother struggling with that a lot and never wanting him involved, but growing up, they were always good to him. Theo declares that now that he’s older, he’s learning what it’s really like to be a DiMera.

Belle tells Chad that she was honestly surprised to see him on Salem Singles after everything that happened with Cat. Chad explains that Gabi convinced him to try it and admits that Leo helped him with his profile. Belle says she figured she would hold off on reaching out with everything else going on. Chad admits he signed up in hopes that it would help him get over Cat and show Jack and Jennifer that he was moving on. Chad says it’d be like a rebound so it’s probably not fair to ask her out. Belle says it would be and that it would be a rebound for her too. Chad then officially asks Belle on a date, which she says she would like very much.

Philip asks if Gabi is coming around on Leo. Gabi responds that she just wants Javi to be happy and despite trouble following Leo where ever he goes, he makes Javi happy. Philip asks about the Dimitri factor. Gabi says his guess is as good as hers since love is unpredictable. Alex assures Stephanie that she’s not a one hit wonder but an incredibly talented writer with an enormous fanbase. Alex says he believes in her and urges her to believe in herself. Stephanie agrees to try. Alex says he’ll hold her to that and promises to talk to her in advance in regards to any major decisions. Stephanie promises not to jump down his throat. Stephanie jokes about saying I love you to her boss. Alex responds that her boss happens to love her too. They kiss as someone sits nearby in the town square, wearing all black and recording them on their phone.

Rafe tells Kristen that he understands so he will leave her alone. Rafe adds that he does just want to say when he came in, he was expecting her to be like she normally is but he understands she’s been through Hell and suffered unbearable loss, but he’s never seen her this sad. Kristen responds that between having her daughter institutionalized and killing her brother, she has quite a lot to be sad about. Rafe repeats that he understands and obviously it’s not the same, but his sister Arianna died in this hospital too. Rafe says for a long time, he felt guilty for not being there or being able to save her and after many years, he finally realized that her death was not his fault and Peter’s death is not her fault. Kristen calls those nice words but not much comfort for her. Kristen then declares that one thing that would lift her out of this despair is revenge on her brother, EJ. Kristen points out that she and Rafe have that in common as they have good reason to want to punish EJ and they should.

Belle tells Chad that she will text him some ideas for their date and goes over possible ideas. Chad suggests just taking her out to dinner. Belle calls it uninspired but agrees as she then exits the Pub.

Gabi tells Philip that what is predictable is that she will fall in love with someone wrong for her or someone who will break her heart and disappear as she’s never been lucky in love. Philip goes over his love history from his obsession with Chloe in high school in to his adult years and now she’s no longer in his life as their relationship went nowhere. Gabi acknowledges that Philip really loved Chloe. Philip guesses part of him always will which is why it hasn’t been easy moving on until maybe now. Gabi reminds him of when they had lunch and it led to hot sex. Gabi says afterwards, she told him how they connected so naturally and easily. Gabi calls it unexpected how she feels so comfortable with him and feels like she can be herself. Gabi says she’s not used to that but would like to get used to it. Philip feels the same and suggests they start trying to get used to it tonight if she’s free. Gabi says that will work as they kiss.

Jada asks if Theo has any idea when he will go back to work. Theo says not until the neurologist signs off and it could be awhile. Jada asks if he’s sure he wants to go back but Theo doesn’t want to think that hard. Jada promises no more questions. Theo says the drugs he’s on make him loopy but he won’t be loopy on their second date. Jada says they will have it as soon as he’s up for it. Theo jokes that he’s suddenly starting to feel much better.

Kristen talks to Rafe about being sick of EJ getting away with everything and declares it’s time for him to pay. Kristen says they could do it so much faster if they work together. Rafe states that Kristen has been through a lot and needs to rest and look out for herself, her daughter, and to stay out of prison so he will let her rest. Kristen urges Rafe to think about how satisfying it would be to see EJ get what he deserves. Kristen knows Rafe wants to crush EJ as much as she does and suggests they work together to make that happen. Rafe tells Kristen to let him know if she remembers any more details from the crypt. Kristen points out that Rafe didn’t say no to working together.

Alex and Stephanie talk about going home. They joke about Steve being their third wheel. Stephanie suggests they have a closed door meeting at Alex’s office so Steve wouldn’t be in there and would wait until they are done. Alex likes the way she thinks. They kiss as the person in all black walks by filming them on their phone.

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Justin and Bonnie return to Salem, joining Kate and Roman at the Brady Pub. They wish each other a Happy New Year. Justin talks about how they spent a wonderful Christmas in Phoenix with Will and Sonny, then went to Las Vegas for New Year’s which was on Bonnie’s bucket list. Bonnie gushes over the food they had but says she could really go for a sandwich at the Pub. Justin says he will take a coffee to go as he has a meeting to get to, so he will see Bonnie at home. Bonnie then tells Kate that she wanted to talk to her about something in private. Kate says she wanted to talk to her as well, so they will catch up after her breakfast.

Alex joins Xander in the Titan office and they wish each other a happy new year. Alex asks how his holiday was. Xander asks what holiday since he’s been working here every day and night. Xander then asks if Alex’s holiday was anything exciting. Alex reveals to him that he and Stephanie got engaged.

Kayla goes to Kristen’s hospital room as Jada is removing Kristen’s handcuffs. Jada announces that the judge has granted Melinda’s petition for bail and tells Kristen to just not leave town. Kristen assures she wants to be there for Rachel and Peter. Jada then exits. Kayla informs Kristen that she got her lab results back and she had a very stubborn infection, but they knocked it back with antibiotics and she can hopefully be discharged soon. Kristen insists she’ll be happy to be leaving, but she knows she has legal business to take care of as far as taking Peter off life support. Kayla confirms forms need her signature before beginning that process. Kayla asks if Kristen is 100% sure she’s ready to go through with it. Kristen confirms that she understands everything and she’s sure this is what she needs to do, but it’s a really hard decision. Justin arrives with the paperwork and tells Kristen that he’s sorry she’s facing this. Justin gives Kristen the affidavit for Kristen to sign as Peter’s only blood sibling which Kristen signs. Justin then turns the page for another signature that Kristen is giving her consent and that Kayla has explained the procedure to her. Kristen finishes signing and asks what’s next. Kayla says they will begin the process of getting Peter ready. Kayla promises it will be done with the utmost respect. Kayla asks when the other family members will be arriving. Kristen responds that EJ and Tony have already left the jurisdiction and she didn’t want to put Chad and Theo through this as they didn’t really know Peter. Kristen says Peter was her brother and she feels like this would be the last and kindest thing to do for him.

Rafe meets Jada in her office at the police station about Peter’s case. They talk about the injectors found outside the crypt being the antidote to the gas and how Peter was not likely to share it, meaning his siblings would’ve all died a horrible death, only now Peter is the one likely to die.

Kristen goes to Peter’s hospital room. Kristen repeats that she wishes if anyone had to die, it wouldn’t be him. Kristen cries that she doesn’t know what she’s going to do without him.

Xander tells Alex that’s great news and congratulates he and Stephanie. Alex thanks him and guesses wedding talk is probably the last thing he wants to hear about. Xander says it’s fine as he can be happy for them without thinking about the demise of his own marriage. Alex thanks him and then sees Bonnie’s manuscript on his desk. Xander mentions that Kate dropped it off. Alex asks if that’s going to be Titan’s next blockbuster. Xander remarks that stranger things have happened.

Roman sits with Kate at the Pub and asks if she made any new year’s resolutions. Kate says she just has one, to let Roman know every single day how much she adores him. Roman says he likes that resolution and that his only one is to make sure Kate knows that she brightens his life with her smile and that he’s the luckiest guy in the world to be married to her. Roman then asks why Kate is so interested in Bonnie. Kate asks what he’s talking about. Roman says she’s been staring at her and asks what is this sudden fascination with Bonnie. Kate then informs Roman that Bonnie wrote a novel and she’s afraid to read it.

Kristen says she has her other DiMera brothers, but Peter is her flesh and blood. Kristen declares that if it is truly his time, she has to trust in her faith to send him back home where he belongs.

Rafe reveals to Jada that they unencrypted the hidden camera from the DiMera crypt and it’s possible that Peter was not the one who planted it because it was transmitting a signal overseas to Alamania.

Kate decides to join Bonnie for breakfast. Bonnie asks what she wanted to talk to her about. Kate says it’s her book. Bonnie says that’s exactly what she wanted to talk to her about. Kate admits she was surprised to find her manuscript on her desk as she didn’t know Bonnie continued writing after her Love Made Me Looney memoir, but she certainly managed to get back in the saddle. Bonnie says that she’s been writing her whole life which surprises Kate. Bonnie adds that ever since grade school, her teachers always thought she had quite a gift and made her read her stories in front of the class. Kate decides she doesn’t need to hear about all of that. Bonnie explains that she was reading Stephanie’s novel when she thought she should write a novel too, feeling she has the talent and the time. Bonnie asks what it could hurt and brings up all the fun she had with Justin during her research. Bonnie guesses Kate must have read her book and asks if it blew her skirt up.

Xander informs Alex that Bonnie’s latest book doesn’t interest him in the least and what does interest him is books they already have out, specifically Stephanie’s. Alex guesses he means her latest mystery novel. Xander goes over how sales started slow and haven’t really picked up. Alex feels it hasn’t been out that long. Xander says they were hoping for a holiday bump but that didn’t happen, so they need to pivot. Alex asks what he’s thinking. Xander wants to ramp up Stephanie’s publicity tour and change course because of how important the book is to Titan. Alex says they can’t and it’s not negotiable. Alex then declares that he wants to cancel Stephanie’s tour altogether.

Rafe and Jada talk about Vivian making sense and the possibility of Vivian and Peter being in cahoots. Rafe points out that if Peter successfully wiped out the other DiMeras, the person who would benefit the most would be another of Stefano’s children, not Vivian. Jada then proposes that Vivian could’ve been working with Peter and Stefan before Stefan’s alleged death, with plans to split the inheritance.

Kayla joins Kristen at Peter’s side to ask if she’s ready. Kristen feels like she has so much more to say to him, but at the same time she has no words. Kristen asks if there’s a chance he will breathe on his own. Kayla says it’s not likely. Kristen argues that he’s a fighter and she needs him to live, because she doesn’t know if she can live with the guilt if he doesn’t. Kristen wants him to be the brother she knew and loved. Kristen then decides that she’s ready, so Kayla disconnects Peter from life support. Peter begins breathing on his own, shocking Kristen and Kayla. Kayla says his vitals are coming back to normal and agrees with Kristen that Peter is a fighter.

Bonnie hopes Kate doesn’t mind that she snuck in to her office to leave her manuscript on her desk. Kate admires her tenacity and says it makes her a dynamic force and an unstoppable optimist. Bonnie jokes that she just gave her an ego boost. Bonnie hopes for an even bigger one if Kate tells her how brilliant her book is. Kate says as much as she would love to read her novel, she can’t.

Xander questions Alex wanting to cancel the rest of Stephanie’s book tour. Alex clarifies that he doesn’t want to but feels he has to in order to keep her safe. Alex tells Xander about one fan’s increasing love letters and how it’s gotten the whole family worried to the point that Steve just moved in with them to keep Stephanie safe. Xander is sorry to hear it’s gotten so out of hand. Alex says that’s why he doesn’t want Stephanie exposed to the public. Xander understands but says that Titan can supply her a security team. Alex feels that’s just not enough and not worth the risk. Xander says he’s sorry but they can’t just call off the rest of the tour because Stephanie has a contract and agreement. Alex doesn’t give a damn when they are talking about her safety as that’s more important than the bottom line. Alex asks if Xander sold his soul for the almighty dollar.

Rafe tells Jada it’s an interesting theory but if Vivian was using Stefan to get her hands on the DiMera family fortune, Stefan’s death would put a stop to that. Jada points out that maybe Stefan’s not dead. Rafe says that’s possible with that family, but if Vivian is working with Peter, there’s a chance he could cut her in on the DiMera family inheritance. Jada knows Rafe wants to confirm Stefan’s death for Gabi’s sake. Rafe admits that hit her hard. Jada brings up Vivian providing a photo of Stefan’s tombstone and the ISA obtaining a recently filed death certificate. Rafe points out that it’s clearly suspicious, but every time they tried to track down Stefan, they came up with nothing. Rafe wonders if Stefan isn’t dead, why Vivian would pretend that he is. Jada calls that the burning question.

Kristen asks Kayla if Peter is going to live. Kayla admits she’s more optimistic than she was and time will tell. Kayla explains that they had him sedated and lowered the dosage. Kayla suggests Kristen stay and talk to Peter, so she exits to give her time. Peter then suddenly grabs Kristen’s arm.

Bonnie questions Kate saying she can’t read her novel. Kate says it’s nothing personal, but they can’t accept unsolicited manuscripts that they hadn’t asked to see. Bonnie suggests just asking her to see it then. Kate says they have too many romance writers under contract now, so they can’t afford to sign any more. Bonnie calls that disappointing. Kate wishes she could do more. Kate then suggests Bonnie submit to other publishers and offers to give her a list of contacts. Bonnie is surprised she would do that for her and thanks Kate, calling her the best.

Xander tells Alex that he did not sell his soul and resents him being so cavalier about the bottom line when he’s been working 24/7 to protect that bottom line by himself while Maggie and Philip have been stuffing their faces and Alex has apparently been going over engagement rings. Alex says fine and that Xander has been working harder than all of them to save Titan, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want the company to succeed too. Alex adds that he’s also the one who persuaded Stephanie to publish One Stormy Night in the first place, so he feels responsible for this crazy stalker and now he has to keep her safe. Alex points out that Xander just said the book sales didn’t quite live up, so he suggests letting Stephanie stay here and work on another book because she’s definitely not going back on this book tour.

Rafe tells Jada that the case would be easier to solve if their suspect was conscious. Jada notes that he likely won’t be anytime soon if ever. Jada reveals that Kristen decided to take Peter off life support today. Rafe says so much for questioning then. Jada remarks that he won’t live long enough to terrorize anyone else…

Justin tells Kayla that he just ran in to Kristen, who told him that Peter is now breathing on his own. Kayla calls it completely unexpected. Justin remarks that if Peter does recover, he’ll be spending the rest of his life in prison. Kayla is sure Kristen can’t be thrilled about what Peter’s future looks like.

Kristen is excited to see Peter awake and says she’s going to get the doctor but Peter stops her and says not to go. Kristen asks what he needs. Peter says he has something to say. Kristen urges him to save his strength and that there’s something she wants to say first. Kristen tells Peter that she forgives him for what he tried to do to their family and she didn’t want to hurt him, but she didn’t want innocent people to die so she hopes he can forgive her. Peter struggles to speak but manages to say that he’ll see her in Hell. Kristen argues that he doesn’t mean that but Peter yells at her to get out, so Kristen hurries out of the room.

Xander feels that Stephanie will want to make this decision on her own so he will be speaking to her about it. Alex says he won’t because Stephanie has no idea about this conversation. Xander questions Alex going behind her back about her career. Alex says he’s trying to keep her safe. Xander points out that’s without her consent and remarks that he has a lot to learn about married life.

Bonnie thanks Kate for the advice and Roman for the food as she exits the Pub. Roman notes that Bonnie looks happy so he asks if Kate is publishing her book. Kate responds that she told her that she can’t read her book because it’s company policy that they can’t read an unsolicited manuscript and if it’s terrible, she doesn’t want to be the one to dash her hopes. Roman asks why Bonnie is so happy then. Kate explains that she told her that she would refer her to other publishers. Kate adds that Bonnie told her she’s been writing her whole life, so maybe she’s a brilliant author.

Jada asks Rafe if there are any leads on who Peter hired to work for him. Rafe says they found multiple bank accounts but they are still working on it. Rafe assures they will find them, track them down, and hopefully get the information they need.

Someone dressed as a nurse sneaks in to Peter’s room and locks the door. They take a syringe and inject it in to Peter’s IV.

Kristen tells Kayla and Justin that Peter woke up and told her to get the hell out of his room. Kayla calls Jada and tells her that Peter Blake is awake which shocks her. Jada thanks her and hangs up. Jada and Rafe then head out to get to the hospital. Kayla thanks Justin and then gets called on a code blue to Peter’s room. Kristen follows Kayla as they rush to Peter’s room while the person disguised as a nurse comes around the corner and is revealed to be Dr. Rolf.

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Abe and Paulina remain at Theo’s side in the hospital. Paulina tries a noise maker and complains that they’ve tried everything to get Theo to wake up, so she thought loud noise might annoy him awake. Abe thanks her for trying and says normally a sound like that would make Theo jump out of his skin, but not tonight. Theo then suddenly begins to make movements.

Rafe, Gabi, and Marlena are the Bistro for Javi and Leo’s wedding reception. Gabi questions how long taking wedding photos can take. Rafe jokes that with Leo, it could take all night. Marlena suggests Leo has Javi re-enacting Drag Race scenes. Rafe asks where Arianna is. Gabi says she went to go hang out with her friends. Gabi points out that it’s after midnight and they haven’t toasted to 2026. Chad joins them and asks where the newlyweds are. Marlena says she will go try and find out but Javi then arrives, so everyone applauds until noticing Javi’s sad demeanor. Chad asks where Leo is. Javi responds that he’s not coming.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn where he had rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed and had left a card for Javi. Leo then walks back out of the room.

Gwen goes home to the DiMera Mansion and pours a drink until Dimitri walks in and remarks that she’s made herself right at home. Gwen questions what the hell he’s doing there. Dimitri says he could ask her the same thing and reminds her that she is his wife. Gwen responds that she lives there and he’s trespassing. Dimitri calls it his family home. Gwen calls it EJ’s home. Dimitri is sure his uncle won’t mind him moving back in. Gwen says she might and tells him to go lay his lying, cheating head somewhere else.

Leo returns to the town square which is being cleaned up from the wedding and steps on a balloon, popping it.

Gabi questions if Leo dumped Javi for Dimitri. Javi clarifies that no one dumped anyone, but he walked away. Rafe asks what that means. Javi says he told Leo that they can’t move forward until Leo resolves his feelings for his ex. Gabi asks what feelings, arguing that Leo loves Javi and married him. Javi says not officially and asks Marlena to hold off on filing the certificate. Javi argues that he can’t have Leo stay with him while secretly wondering what life could’ve been like with Dimitri as he needs to know that his husband loves him with his whole heart. Marlena reminds him that they have 10 days to file the paperwork, so he can let her know before then. Chad says he and Marlena can take things from here if Rafe and Gabi want to take Javi home, but Javi says there’s no chance because they paid a lot of money for this reception so they can’t let it go to waste as he then drinks from a bottle of champagne.

Theo wakes up, thrilling Abe & Paulina. Abe tells him that he’s alright and at the hospital with he and Paulina. Theo questions what happened as he doesn’t remember anything outside of being in the crypt. Paulina tells Theo to keep talking to Abe while she goes to get the doctor. Theo starts to remember what Peter tried to do. Abe assures him that Peter Blake will never be able to hurt him again.

Chad and Marlena find Leo in the town square. Leo guesses they heard what happened which Marlena confirms. Leo asks if Javi told them that he dumped him. Marlena assures that Javi was very clear that it was his decision. Leo says that’s good so Rafe and Gabi don’t hunt him down for hurting their cousin which is the last thing he wanted to do. Chad says they are sorry about all of this. Leo can’t believe Dimitri showed up out of nowhere and tells him in front of Javi that everything he thought was true wasn’t actually true and then Javi pauses their wedding and walks away. Chad asks where Dimitri is. Leo responds that he doesn’t know as he stormed off after Javi left. Chad asks if he wants them to track Dimitri down so they can talk. Leo says no and thanks him but says he just needs time to process this. Leo wishes this was a bad dream that he could wake up from in the arms of his new husband. Leo suggests they go home and salvage what’s left of their New Year’s Eve. Chad tells Leo to call him if he needs anything as he then exits. Leo thinks Marlena should take off too so she can be home with her family. Marlena declares that she’s not going anywhere as she’s exactly where she wants to be right now with him.

Rafe and Gabi try to calm Javi down. Javi argues that you’re supposed to drown your sorrows when your marriage ends before it even starts. Javi remarks that he forgot how much he hates champagne and asks them to get him more to drink but they refuse. Javi mocks them for cutting him off on his doomed wedding night. Javi calls himself such an idiot as he takes another drink of champagne. Javi complains that he married Leo, knowing that he never got closure from his ex and his unresolved feelings for Dimitri would come back to bite them one day and that day is now here. Rafe says something about that doesn’t sit right. Rafe questions the chances of Dimitri suddenly coming back to Salem on the night they get married. Gabi asks if someone brought him back to stop the wedding. Rafe says it was someone with one hell of an axe to grind. Gabi questions who would have such a vendetta against Javi. Rafe says it’s not against Javi but against Leo.

Dimitri questions Gwen getting to say who lives in the DiMera Mansion. Gwen says that EJ went away on a family emergency and put her in charge in his absence and she doesn’t want him here. Dimitri calls Gwen a gold digging grifter that is now mistress of the manor. Gwen argues that she married him for love and now she despises him with every fiber of her being, but back then she was stupid enough to fall for his performance even though there was a mountain of evidence that there was another side to him. Gwen complains that Dimitri made her feel like she had found exactly what she was looking for her entire life and that’s why she said yes, only to discover it was all a vicious, disgusting, horrible lie. Dimitri points out that Gwen has told a boatload of those herself. Gwen repeats that she married him for love and he deceived her and used her to get his hands on his inheritance. Dimitri says that in the end, his inheritance ended up in her greedy little hands and she’s been squeezing every ounce out of being Mrs. Dimitri Von Leuschner. Dimitri accuses her of taking over his life, stealing his fortune, and landing a spot in the family home which he has no idea why EJ has agreed to. Gwen argues that EJ offered her refuge after he saw how disgusting Dimitri was to her because he’s a gentleman. Dimitri disagrees that EJ is a gentleman and argues that Gwen is no lady, but a kidnapper.

Chad goes home and wishes Julie a happy New Year. Julie tells him that Jeremy went to bed right after the ball dropped and asks how the wedding was. Julie notes Chad’s expression and asks what Leo came up with this time.

Marlena sits with Leo and says they don’t have to talk if he doesn’t want to and can just sit here quietly. Marlena asks what he is thinking. Leo says so many things really. Marlena asks what he’s thinking about tonight. Leo responds that the situation he’s in is the epitome of irony because he spent his entire life chasing after men who didn’t want him, being rejected by men who thought he was too much or too little and he just wanted one man who thought he was enough for a lifetime and now he has two, but he’s never been more miserable.

Javi questions Rafe thinking someone used Dimitri to get back at Leo. Gabi points out that Leo has made a lot of enemies. Javi laughs them off at conspiracy theories. Rafe asks if he doesn’t want to know the real reason Dimitri came back to town. Javi questions what difference it makes since Dimitri is here now and his relationship may very well be over. Gabi refuses to believe that. Rafe declares that the damn DiMeras really do ruin everything they touch.

Gwen threatens to sue Dimitri for slander if he keeps throwing around baseless accusations. Dimitri argues that she would lose that lawsuit because he’s the one telling the truth. Dimitri tells Gwen to admit that she had him kidnapped so she could maintain control of his trust fund. Gwen argues that she spent months trying to track him down but says he can believe what he wants because she’s bored with this conversation. Dimitri says the authorities will want to listen to what he has to say. Gwen argues that they’ll just throw him in a cell. Dimitri says this is way bigger than the Salem police department and says he will go straight to his old friends at the ISA. Gwen brings up how he duped the ISA to try and steal the Alamanian Peacock. Gwen tells Dimitri to face that he has zero proof that she had anything to do with his disappearance. Dimitri says she’s right, but it’s only a matter of time before he does. Gwen calls him delusional. Dimitri says she was impulsive and so blinded by her desire to get back at Leo that she didn’t think this through. Dimitri remarks that she dropped her revenge bomb on Leo, but now she’s screwed because he’s free, he set the record with Leo, and now he can finally divorce Gwen and have her thrown out on her ass. Dimitri adds that he’ll enjoy seeing her go back to the penniless piece of trash she really is.

A doctor checks on Theo and informs him that he suffered a severe concussion so it will be awhile before he can resume regular activity but he believes he will make a full recovery. He tells Theo to get some rest and he will check on him in the morning as he exits. Abe exclaims that Theo is going to be alright while Paulina calls it a New Year’s miracle.

Julie guesses she was wrong about Leo as for once, the debacle in town wasn’t his fault. Chad says it’s all on Dimitri even if he didn’t mean for it to happen. Chad asks what Julie is still doing up. Julie says she couldn’t sleep so she came back down. Chad doesn’t think he’ll get any sleep soon so he offers to join her which Julie says she would love.

Gabi assures that Leo knows Javi is the best thing to ever happen to him. Rafe agrees, adding that Javi made Leo a better man and tolerable. Javi remarks that they don’t have to tolerate Leo anymore. Gabi argues that Leo isn’t going to throw away what they have to go back to a toxic jerk like Dimitri. Gabi brings up that Gwen has all of Dimitri’s money. Javi thanks them for trying to cheer him up. Gabi says that’s what family is for and suggests they go home. Javi remembers that Leo got them a room at the Salem Inn for their wedding night and wonders if he’s there. Gabi says there’s only one way to find out. Rafe questions if he really wants to go there. Javi decides that he and Leo both need some time.

Marlena tells Leo that she knows what it’s like to choose between two men you love. Marlena brings up thinking John was Roman when she first fell in love with John. Leo says he made his choice to marry Javi and wasn’t supposed to have any more choices to make. Marlena is afraid he does and suggests he listen to his heart to see which way it guides him.

Gwen questions Dimitri wanting to divorce her. Dimitri says that can’t come as a surprise. Gwen says it does because if anyone is getting a divorce from their sham of a marriage, it’s going to be her. Dimitri doesn’t care who does it as long as he never has to see her again. Gwen remarks that he hasn’t thought things through and is so blinded by his desire to get rid of her as she reminds him that he has to remain married to her to meet the terms of his inheritance and she knows he’d do anything to hold onto it. Dimitri responds that she’s made a fatal miscalculation in her lust for revenge. Dimitri says it only said he had to be married before his 40th birthday to get his inheritance and it said nothing about staying married, so he gets to keep it while Gwen gets nothing. Dimitri concludes that it was never hers to begin with and will soon be all his once again.

Abe says they better let Theo get some rest. Abe adds that he and Paulina will be back to check on him soon. Theo stops them and says he remembers more from the crypt. Theo asks about everyone else. Abe responds that everyone else is safe. Theo asks about Kristen being sick. Abe assures she’s much better now. Theo says that’s good but asks how they got out of the crypt. Abe calls that a story for another day as they want him to rest and recover, so he can come home. Paulina adds that everyone has been asking about him, so she’s going to make some phone calls to tell everybody the good news as she exits the room.

Julie tells Chad that when the telephone rang on Christmas Eve and she saw it was hospital, her heart sank, but then she heard Chad’s voice and she knew everything was going to be alright. Julie is glad they were all alright after being stuck in the crypt with Peter Blake. Julie says the silver lining is his time away gave Jack and Jennifer time to reconsider their approach to the custody case. Chad says he’s grateful for that but there’s still some stuff to iron out and he’s not sure they will be able to come to an agreement. Julie cries that she can’t take sides but she wants what’s best for Thomas and Charlotte. Chad says he knows. Chad doesn’t know what they would do without Julie and thanks her. Julie says she loves him and his children. Julie adds that them living in the house when she lost Doug saved her as without their constant support and attention, she wouldn’t be the functioning widow she is today. Julie declares that in her darkest hour, they were her light. Julie then gets a call from Paulina and asks what’s happened. Paulina informs her that Theo is awake. Julie thanks her and hangs up. Julie then tells Chad that Theo is awake. Chad thanks God as he hugs Julie.

Gwen accuses Dimitri of lying. Dimitri asks why he would lie. Gwen says it comes so naturally to him. Dimitri calls that rich coming from her. Gwen asks why he didn’t just divorce her if he never had to stay married to her. Dimitri guesses he felt sorry for her and thought she had earned the right to enjoy some of the spoils of being Mrs. Dimitri Von Leuschner. Gwen complains about him making a fool of her by shagging Leo every chance he got. Dimitri asks what about what she did to him by capturing him and holding him hostage for months, ruining his life. Dimitri declares that he’d say they are about even now.

Rafe and Gabi bring Javi home. Javi drunkenly asks for tequila but they tell him to get to bed and feel better in the morning, so Javi tells them he loves them and goes to his room. Gabi calls it a horrible way to start the new year. Rafe doesn’t think Leo’s is starting any better.

Leo tells Marlena that Dimitri broke his heart and it was incredibly painful but it also set him free and allowed him to move on to Javi, who is the kindest and most wonderful man. Leo calls Javi the closest thing to perfect he will ever have. Marlena asks if Leo loves Javi the same way he loves Dimitri or if he would still want a second chance with Dimitri if he hadn’t abandoned him. Leo says if Javi hadn’t walked away tonight, they would be married and he doesn’t want to lose Javi or the man he has become with Javi by his side, but then there’s Dimitri and he doesn’t know what to do.

Julie and Chad have a late toast of champagne for the New Year’s. Chad mentions hearing that Julie got him an invite to Thanksgiving. Julie decides she owes Chad an apology because she thinks her anger towards Cat influenced his children and also influenced Jack and Jennifer. Chad tells Julie that’s not on her as he knew how Jack and Jennifer felt and still allowed himself to have feelings for Cat. Julie questions if he thinks that’s something allowed or that you can control love. Chad asks if she’s letting him off the hook. Julie knows the heart is a very powerful organ that can overwhelm reason, common sense, and even her strong directives. Julie knows how hard it is to walk away from the person you love. Chad responds that his kids are his priority, so making sure they are happy and healthy is all he cares about. Julie says amen to that as they toast to a happy New Year.

Paulina returns to Theo’s room and says she called Lani, Chanel, Julie, and sent texts all around the world and they are all ecstatic that Theo is awake. Abe says he’s at the top of that list. Abe notes that he never stopped praying to God and Theo’s mother to bring him back. Theo guesses they heard his prayers. Abe is so thankful and wishes him a happy New Year. Theo says he thought he heard a party horn and wishes them a happy new year. Paulina hopes 2026 is the best year ever for all of them.

Marlena tells Leo that he’s been through quite a loop but he can’t stop believing in himself. Marlena knows he will find the solution here. Leo says the old him would say they should go dance at a bar but the new him knows he should go inside and get to sleep. Marlena reminds him that she’s only a phone call away. Leo thanks her. Marlena wishes him a happy new year as they hug.

Gabi and Rafe toast to 2026 being a fabulous year and everything working out for Javi. Gabi never thought she’d say this but she’s praying that Leo comes back. Rafe says he is too. Rafe then gets a text from Paulina that Theo is awake. Gabi says she’s so happy to hear that and calls it really great news.

Javi cries as he gets into bed in his room.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn and brushes the rose petals off the bed as he lays down.

Gwen tells Dimitri that she’s finished arguing and is going to bed. Gwen suggests Dimitri slither over to the Salem Inn where Leo has a room booked as she’s sure he would welcome him. Dimitri responds that he’ll spend the night here and for the foreseeable future. Gwen mocks being touched that he wants to spend the new year under the same roof as her and exits. Dimitri declares that’s even if it kills them.

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Julie and Jeremy play Scrabble at home. Julie talks about everyone else being out of the house and says she enjoys Jeremy’s company but she doesn’t want to be the reason he’s not having a night out on the town on New Year’s Eve due to feeling sorry for her. Jeremy assures that it’s not feeling sorry for her and he’s exactly where he wants to be.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Brady is on his laptop in his room when Sarah walks by and questions him working on New Year’s Eve. Brady points out that she’s just getting off a shift at the hospital too. Sarah says that was not by choice, otherwise she would’ve been home by 9. Brady explains that he doesn’t have a choice with everything going on with Rachel as he’s behind on work. Brady assures that Rachel is his first priority but he has to pay his bills too. Sarah admires that he’s trying to be responsible but points out that it’s New Year’s Eve, so she thinks he needs to give himself a break and focus on something other than work. Brady asks if she had something specific in mind. Sarah responds that she actually did.

Holly surprises Tate at his door and wishes him a happy New Year as they hug.

Leo and Javi decide to go catch up with the photographer when they suddenly run in to Dimitri, leaving Leo in shock as Gwen looks on. Leo questions where he came from and where the hell he’s been.

Julie asks if Jeremy is looking forward to going back to work or if he’s sorry the holidays have ended. Jeremy says he’s happy to be teaching and he’s glad that Thomas is coming back with him. Julie calls it a blessing that Jeremy is his teacher. Jeremy is lucky to have Thomas in his class and says they’ve been down two since Rachel had to leave so abruptly. Jeremy talks about the other kids missing Rachel and he hopes she’ll be back soon. Julie calls him a good man. Jeremy responds that she might be the only one who thinks so.

Tate is surprised to see Holly as he thought she wasn’t coming home until tomorrow. Holly says that was the plan but there’s a snowstorm hitting Paris so she figured she would come home today.

Brady asks Sarah what her plan for him is. Sarah responds that 2025 was hellish so it’s imperative they start 2026 off right, so she thought they could go downstairs and have some popcorn, watch the ball drop, share some laughs and lighthearted conversation. Brady agrees that sounds more fun. Sarah adds that they could pop open some sparkling grape juice and ring in the new year together. Brady assures that he would like to do that.

Gwen approaches Dimitri and asks where he’s been all this time. Leo says that he asked first. Dimitri calls it a very interesting story, explaining that he was released from prison, on his way home, when he was kidnapped, thrown in a van and shipped off to Alamania. Dimitri says he was given anything he wanted or needed, except for the man he loves, who is now standing right in front of him.

Julie disagrees that she’s the only one who thinks highly of Jeremy. Jeremy calls it a select few who don’t judge him because of his past as most of the people in town don’t think he’s a different person. Julie is sure he’s exaggerating. Jeremy says most of the people who actually know him like Stephanie and Maggie. Julie is shocked that he says Maggie. Jeremy explains that Stephanie has been getting inappropriate love letters from a fan of one of her books and Maggie asked if they were coming from him, but of course they weren’t. Jeremy admits he’s feeling a little defensive. Julie calls it understandable and asks what she can do to help him. Jeremy says she’s already done so much for him. Jeremy wonders if coming back here to make a life for himself was a mistake. Jeremy decides that when the teacher he’s substituting for come back from maternity leave, he might pack up and leave Salem.

Holly gives Tate a beret as a souvenir from Paris. Tate puts it on and speaks French as they kiss.

Sarah tells Brady that she wasn’t going to bring it up but decides maybe they should talk about what happened between them on Christmas. Sarah wasn’t sure if their kiss wasn’t just because of the mistletoe tradition. Brady assures he doesn’t want to forget it and doesn’t think he could.

Leo isn’t buying it and calls BS on Dimitri’s kidnapping story. Leo says he got his letter and knows he found someone else. Dimitri says the letter wasn’t real and that he wrote it with a gun to his head. Dimitri says he refused to write it until they threatened to come after Leo. Javi questions who made the threat. Dimitri says he only dealt with their henchmen and they never revealed who they were working for, but he has a pretty good idea as he looks to Gwen. Leo brings up Gwen spending Dimitri’s money while claiming she had no idea where he could be.

Julie knows moving back to Salem hasn’t been easy for Jeremy but questions letting other people’s opinions drive him out of town. Jeremy says it’s not just that and that coming back to Salem was an experiment. Jeremy says that it was great to see everyone he missed all these years but thinks he’s ready to move on. Julie asks what if she’s not ready for him to move on.

Tate asks Holly to tell him everything about her trip. Holly says besides missing him, it was really great. Tate asks about her nephew Jude. Holly says he’s learning to speak French. Holly talks about seeing the Mona Lisa and the Eiffel Tower. Holly says it was magical and she’s sorry he couldn’t be there. Tate apologizes for cancelling last minute but Holly understands why he had to stay. Tate says it was important to Brady and Rachel. Holly asks if things are better for Rachel now. Tate admits he’s honestly not sure.

Maggie interrupts Brady and Sarah. Sarah thought she was going to see a movie with Julie. Maggie says she was but then she got a text from Holly that she was coming home early from Paris, so she went to pick her up from the airport. Maggie adds that she dropped Holly off with Tate as she couldn’t wait to see him. Maggie decides she will now go to bed and leave them to it but Brady stops her.

Gwen questions Leo and Javi accusing her of kidnapping Dimitri. Dimitri remarks that Gwen is part of the DiMera family now which means whoever works for them, works for her. Gwen argues that if she had a henchman, she would have them track Dimitri down, not kidnap him. Gwen points out that she even wanted to hire Leo to go find him but he refused. Leo points out that was only because he thought Dimitri wasn’t interested in him which annoys Javi as Dimitri then declares that there was no other man and he only loves Leo. Dimitri says he never stopped loving Leo. Leo responds that he’s moved on and is in love with somebody else now. Leo introduces Javi as the man he just married, his husband, and the one true love of his life.

Jeremy apologizes for dropping this news on Julie on New Year’s Eve. Julie clarifies that she loves his company but she would never want him to not be comfortable living here. Julie assures that a lot of them do want Jeremy in Salem. Jeremy thanks her and says that means a lot. Jeremy promises to think long and hard before his final decision. Jeremy thanks her for her kindness and support as it means so much to him. Julie says she will always be there for him.

Tate tells Holly that Rachel is very happy to have Kristen back but everything else about that situation was bizarre. Holly calls it insane and says they thought it was a hoax when they heard about in Paris. Holly guesses having her mom back must be helping Rachel at Bayview. Tate says Marlena was able to get Rachel out of Bayview for Christmas which they loved, but when she had to go back after, it was rough. Holly asks how Brady is. Tate says he’s good as he was able to work things out with Marlena, but it’s weird that he’s still living at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Brady guesses Maggie must be wondering what she walked in on. Maggie calls it none of her business. Sarah explains that they were planning a quiet night in. Maggie says that was her idea too as she was about to get in bed with a book and watch the ball drop. Sarah asks if she’s sure and invites Maggie to join them downstairs with sparkling cider.

Javi questions why Dimitri just happened to show up today of all days. Dimitri responds that he had no idea that Leo and Javi were getting married as his guard put him on a private plane straight to Salem. Gwen questions him not going straight to the police to tell them that he was held against his will. Dimitri declares that all he wanted to see was Leo and he remembered Leo stayed at the Salem Inn before he left. Leo informs him that he now lives with Javi. Dimitri says he didn’t expect to stumble in on his wedding and certainly didn’t plan it that way, but he bets he knows who did.

Julie wins the game of Scrabble. Jeremy then brings out party hats for them to wear for New Year’s.

Tate and Holly talk about Brady being at the Kiriakis Mansion, Belle being asleep, and Marlena being at Leo and Javi’s wedding. Holly questions if Tate was just going to spend New Year’s Eve all alone playing video games. Tate says he was taking a break from writing a paper and he didn’t feel like celebrating without her. Holly says she’s here now. Tate asks if that means she wants to go out. Holly says she’s fine staying in and a little tired from the plane. Tate decides they can just spend New Year’s Eve here as they kiss.

Maggie says she would love to ring in the New Year with Brady and Sarah but she’s barely keeping her eyes open, so she will celebrate in the comfort of her bedroom. Maggie tells them goodnight and wishes them a happy New Year as she exits. Brady and Sarah joke about that being awkward. Sarah says she’ll talk to Maggie about it tomorrow but admits she doesn’t know what she will say. Sarah points out that it’s now just them again.

Dimitri asks what better way for someone who hates he and Leo to kill two birds with one stone by leading him right here so that Leo’s wedding gets ruined and his heart gets broken. Leo says that his wedding wasn’t ruined. Dimitri explains that his flight was delayed and he’s sure Gwen was livid that her plan was ruined by some turbulence. Gwen argues that if Dimitri think she kidnapped him, he’s even more demented than when he convinced her to marry him. Leo doesn’t know what to say as he obviously had no idea that Dimitri didn’t write that letter. Javi points out that now Leo knows and they aren’t actually married yet since the marriage certificate hasn’t been filed. Leo argues that it will be, they signed it, and said their vows. Javi argues that when they got married, Leo thought Dimitri left him and didn’t love him back. Leo insists that doesn’t change how he feels about Javi. Javi believes that if Leo didn’t think Dimitri left him, he wouldn’t have even fallen in love with him. Leo asks what he’s saying. Javi tells Leo that he needs to deal with how he feels about Dimitri. Leo questions what he’s asking him to do. Javi tells him to do whatever he has to in order to know his heart. Javi declares that he’s going to tell Marlena not to file the marriage certificate yet. Leo asks what he’s talking about and says of course they are going to file the certificate. Javi feels they can’t like this. Javi declares that it’s not forever unless Leo wants it to be, but he needs to figure this out without him. Javi wishes them a happy New Year and walks off to go find Marlena.

Julie and Jeremy talk New Year’s resolutions. Julie wants to be less judgmental, more sympathetic, and spend more time with her friends and in the gym. Jeremy says so far, he just has one resolution so Julie asks what it is.

Leo questions how the hell Gwen and Dimitri could do this. Dimitri asks what he did. Leo complains that he made him fall in love with him and then hate him, then he finally got over him and now he doesn’t know what to feel. Leo declares that he has to go and rushes off. Gwen tells Dimitri that was quite a show. Dimitri tells her not to think that she’s getting off that easy as he has no doubt she’s behind all of this. Gwen asks if he has no other suspects and says she would think it was his mother who didn’t want to share him with anyone. Dimitri says his mother has her problems but she would want him to know that she was the one pulling the strings. Dimitri argues that Gwen has always been more than happy to hide her true intentions. Gwen says Dimitri can think whatever he’d like as he has no proof. Dimitri reminds her that he is a former ISA agent which Gwen laughs off. Dimitri declares that he will do whatever it takes to prove what she did to him and then he will make her pay as he then walks away.

Jeremy tells Julie that he doesn’t want to jinx it but Julie argues that it’s not a birthday wish. Jeremy points out that the ball is dropping so they count down to the New Year. Julie hopes it really is a Happy New Year for everybody.

Sarah asks if they should get downstairs. Brady stops and realizes they are a little late as it’s already midnight. Brady wishes Sarah a happy New Year and they kiss.

Tate and Holly wish each other a happy New Year as they kiss.

Javi storms off to the park in a panic and breaks down crying as fireworks go off.

Leo returns to his room at the Salem Inn where he had rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed and had left a card for Javi.

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Marlena talks with Arianna and Gabi about loving the town square during the holidays. Rafe goes over to check on Javi, who insists he’s fine but admits he’s disappointed that baby Trey won’t be there. Rafe gets that but he’s sure Johnny and Chanel wouldn’t have cancelled unless Trey really wasn’t feeling well. Javi says he knows and he just hates to have to tell Leo, then questions if anyone has seen Leo anywhere. Chad arrives and wishes everyone a happy New Year as he apologizes for being late because of traffic. Chad asks how badly Leo is going to cuss him out. Arianna says Leo isn’t there. Rafe questions where the hell he is. Gabi tells Rafe that they will find him and to just make sure Javi doesn’t find out that Leo is still missing. Marlena steps aside and tells Chad that she doesn’t want to alarm anybody but she spoke to Leo earlier and he was spiraling, having a panic attack. Marlena explains that Leo was saying he didn’t feel worthy of Javi’s love and she thought it was just pre-wedding jitters, but she’s concerned that he’s not there.

Alex and Stephanie get dressed up for New Year’s Eve. Stephanie wears a shiny black dress that amazes Alex. They kiss until remembering that Steve is in the other room. Stephanie says it’s just a coincidence that Steve keeps walking in on them and that it’s bound to happen since they do kiss a lot. Alex says at least he’s been cool about it. Stephanie is still sorry they will have a third wheel this New Year’s Eve. Alex responds that he’s actually not.

Chad tries calling Leo but it goes straight to voicemail. Chad leaves a message to call him back when he can as he’s wondering where he is. Javi asks Rafe how Leo took the news about Johnny and Chanel not coming with Trey. Rafe tells him not to worry about that and to just focus on the big day. Javi wonders if he should go talk to Leo but Rafe tells him that he’s got it handled. Javi questions what he means by handled and if there’s a problem. Rafe says no. Arianna complains to Gabi that Leo is completely irredeemable. Gabi tells her not to let Javi see her freaking out. Arianna argues that she knew this wedding would be a complete disaster and she’s not sticking around for it. Leo then arrives and greets everyone, joking that he hopes they didn’t start the wedding without him. Gwen goes over and joins his side, then walks away on her phone as Leo hugs Javi. Chad approaches Gwen which startles her. Gwen tells Chad that she’s very happy to see him on such a happy occasion. Chad comments on Leo and Javi seeming like a great couple. Gwen says they are and so obviously in love. Gabi pulls Leo aside and questions where the hell he’s been. Leo says he had to look his best next to Javi at the altar and questions if they thought he was going to bail. Arianna admits she did. Gabi then takes Arianna to go check on Javi. Leo tells Marlena that he wasn’t that late. Marlena responds that they are just very relieved that he’s here now. Leo says that’s all because of her. Leo says he was walking through the park after their chat and her words of wisdom kept echoing in his head. Leo tells himself that he’s not who he used to be, he does have a heart, and his vows don’t have to be perfect. Leo declares that he loves Javi and cannot wait to marry him.

Stephanie questions Alex being glad that Steve is crashing with them on New Year’s Eve. Alex says he is and he’s grateful that Steve is watching out for her too, but they are not going to talk about the maniac sending her creepy love letters tonight because he wants her to have the best New Year’s Eve. Stephanie responds that she already is because she’s with him. Alex calls her the woman of his dreams as they kiss. Steve walks in but quickly backs out before they see him.

Gwen hugs Chad and calls him a welcome sight then apologizes if he wasn’t expecting that. Gwen guesses weddings bring sentimentality out in her. Gwen knows they have a complicated relationship, but he gave her such a fright when he disappeared and she was so concerned about him and her niece and nephew. Gwen says they must’ve been so happy to know their father is safe and sound. Chad confirms they seem to be. Gwen calls it extremely distressing that Jennifer wanted to take his children from him and calls her a wretched woman. Chad knows Jennifer was just trying to protect them. Gwen hopes Chad prevails and says she adores his kids from when she was their nanny. Gwen hopes they will forgive her for not seeing them since she’s back in town. Gwen assures that she will make time to see them if they stay in Salem. Gwen thanks Chad for not telling them that Abigail hated her. Chad says they won’t hear it from him, but he’s sure someday they will hear it from someone. Javi thanks his EMT partner Jason for coming and tells Arianna about him. Arianna comments that he must be very happy for him. Javi says unlike some people. Arianna insists that she is happy for him because no one deserves to be happy more than him. Javi confirms that he’s happier than he’s ever been and he’s really grateful that she’s there. Leo gets a text from Javi about Johnny and Chanel not making it because Trey is under the weather. Leo says Trey will be there in their hearts and credits Marlena for making him a more positive person. Marlena praises Leo for doing the work and putting in the time. Marlena says she’s so proud of the man he’s become as they hug. Javi comes over and speaks Spanish which Leo understands and responds to, impressing Marlena. Marlena decides they should get the ceremony started and calls for everyone’s attention to take their seats.

Alex and Stephanie continue kissing until Steve calls out, asking if it’s safe. Steve then comes in and wishes them a Happy New Year. Stephanie tells Steve that he looks sharp. Steve jokes about Stephanie forcing him to dress up to go out to eat. Steve asks if they’d rather join him at a dive bar. Alex says he would love to but he promised Stephanie a night on the town, so they are going to the Bistro. Stephanie says if Steve prefers to stay in, they could manage on their own but Steve says they aren’t getting rid of him that easy with her number one fan on the loose. Steve promises to keep his distance and not interrupt their fun. Alex assures that they are happy to have him celebrate with them tonight. Stephanie says they should get going so they don’t miss their reservation. When Stephanie turns, Alex and Steve exchange a wink and a thumbs up as they then exit together.

Marlena begins the wedding ceremony of Javi and Leo, calling it a lifetime commitment to each other.

Alex, Stephanie, and Steve go to the Bistro. Alex comments on it not being as busy as he expected for New Year’s Eve. Steve notes that Rafe mentioned Javi and Leo reserved most of the tables for a mini reception after their wedding. Kayla surprises them at their table and calls them over. Stephanie rushes up and hugs her, saying she thought she had to work. Kayla says she did too, but being Chief of Staff has it’s perks and they had enough people to cover the overnight shift. Steve says it makes her so happy. Kayla says now she can kiss him at midnight and jokes that Stephanie doesn’t have to worry that her dad will cramp her style. Stephanie responds that she’s glad they are there because she gets to ring in the New Year with three of her favorite people. Kayla feels that 2026 will be a memorable year.

Marlena starts by talking about how happy she is for Leo that he’s found someone who gives him so much joy.

Steve, Kayla, Stephanie, and Alex go over the menu. Stephanie recalls her first date with Alex being at the Bistro on Valentine’s Day which she says she was awesome. Stephanie adds that she’s glad they got a glimpse of Leo and Javi’s wedding on their way in as it was absolutely beautiful. Steve jokes that they can stick around long enough to crash the reception. Kayla says they won’t do that but toasts to the happy couple. Alex says to excuse him for a second and steps aside. Steve tells Stephanie that he’s happy she dragged him out tonight. Kayla adds that she’s happy to be part of this special occasion, of celebrating the New Year. Stephanie says she’s proud to have the best parents anyone can ask for. Steve says she makes it easy and calls her the perfect daughter. Kayla says they are so proud of her. Alex returns with a big gift box and tells Stephanie that it was at the bar with her name on it.

Marlena asks if anyone has reason that Leo and Javi should not be joined. Leo keeps an eye on Gwen as she looks around. Gwen gives thumbs up and no one speaks out. Marlena then calls Gabi and Arianna to the altar for a reading.

Stephanie questions the gift being left for her and asks if he read the card. Alex reveals the gift is from him and wishes her a merry Christmas. Stephanie points out that was last week and they already exchanged presents. Alex says he just forgot to give her the last one. Steve points out that the Christmas tree is still up and they haven’t hit the 12 days yet. Kayla agrees that it still counts as Christmas. Stephanie opens the box which has more smaller present boxes inside. Stephanie then opens the last box which includes a paper that reads “Will you marry me?” Steve and Kayla watch on with smiles as Alex gets down one knee and proposes to Stephanie.

Marlena continues the wedding ceremony of Javi and Leo. Marlena asks if their loved ones offer their blessings of love and support which they do. Marlena then has Javi and Leo exchange their vows. Rafe and Chad hand over the rings while Gwen continues looking around. Javi gives Leo his ring which he notes as a Gabi Chic original and one of a kind just like him. Leo calls it perfect as he then puts Javi’s ring on his finger. Leo knows it’s not as impressive but he wanted something safe for when he’s at work. Javi calls it also perfect. Marlena then gives the final reading for the ceremony.

Stephanie is shocked and says she didn’t see this coming. Steve and Kayla revealed that they were in on it even though they didn’t too much. Alex explains that he asked both of them for her hand in marriage which Stephanie calls so sweet. Alex is glad she thinks so and jokes that Steve turned him down the first time. Steve says he told him to prove himself to them and he absolutely did. Stephanie then says yes to Alex’s proposal as they embrace and kiss.

Javi and Leo exchange the 13 gold coins. Marlena then calls upon them for their personally written vows, beginning with Javi. Javi says he’s a changed man and talks about struggling with the loss of his daughter until Leo came in to his life and reconnected him to helping others and making a difference. Javi points out Jason being there tonight and says he rides with him every shift and they learn to rely on each other as EMTs because if one lets the other down, it’s a matter of life and death. Javi promises to treat this marriage the same way and cries that he will never let Leo down as he’s 100% all in for the rest of his life. Leo asks how he’s supposed to follow that. Leo admits he was having a really hard time this morning as writing is what he does for a living, but he couldn’t find the words to articulate how much he loves Javi. Leo thought being stuck meant there was something wrong with him, but he realized that if he couldn’t find the right words, he felt he would be failing him and that was unbearable to him. Leo decides maybe it’s not his words that best convey how he feels. Leo talks about sharing his favorite verses when they first started dating. Leo talks about memorizing a verse for this moment to let Javi know how much he loves him. Leo tearfully calls Javi his new life, surrounded by a loving family that he never thought he would have. Leo jokes that they are stuck with him. Marlena then officially pronounces Leo and Javi married as they kiss. Javi exclaims that they did it as everyone applauds except Arianna and Gwen. Leo and Javi sign their marriage certificate which Marlena says she will file with the court which will take a few days because of New Year’s. Leo thanks Marlena for everything. Marlena calls it her pleasure. Javi says they have to take some photos so they will see them at the Bistro for the reception. Arianna walks away with Gabi and admits it turned into a really nice wedding after all. Gabi agrees and says they should all be so lucky to find love like that as they leave the town square. Gwen congratulates Javi and Leo. Leo thanks her and says it means so much that she was there. Javi thanks Gwen for her support and asks if they will see her at the reception. Gwen says possibly and walks away.

Kayla tells Steve that Stephanie seems so happy. Steve is glad they could give them a few moments to celebrate on their own. Kayla is proud of Steve since he wasn’t thrilled when Stephanie and Alex got back together, but he put his instincts aside and had an open mind, so they got to see how Alex has grown. Steve agrees and says he’s just so relieved that Stephanie has found the real deal, just like he did as they kiss and wish each other a happy New Year. Stephanie tells Alex that she can’t get over how beautiful this is. Alex says he knew from the moment he first ran in to her that she was the one. Stephanie admits she didn’t know it then but she sure does now as they kiss. Stephanie guesses it’s too soon to start planning a ceremony but notes it will be hard to fit in a wedding with her book tour and Alex being so busy at Titan. Alex says he’s fine with a long engagement if she is. They agree not too long as they continue kissing.

Javi tells Leo that they have a lot of partying left to do. Leo suggests after the reception, they have a private post party at Small Bar where they first met. They kiss as Gwen watches on from a distance. Leo and Javi decide to go catch up with the photographer when they suddenly run in to Leo’s ex Dimitri, leaving Leo in shock as Gwen looks on.

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Cat joins Rafe in his office where Rafe commends her on a hell of a job, pointing out that if she hadn’t gotten the tip off from the groundskeeper, they never would’ve found the DiMeras in time for Theo to get the medical help he needed. Cat is grateful they got there when they did and admits it took everything in her not to go with him to make sure Chad was okay. Rafe asks if this means she’ll do things by the book from now on. Cat promises to follow protocol moving forward

Gabi goes to the DiMera Mansion where Gwen invites her to a celebratory toast but Gabi wants to pace herself before Javi and Leo’s wedding. Gwen thanks Gabi for putting in a good word for her with Leo because she’s now invited to the wedding. Gabi is glad it all worked out for in the end. Gwen then asks where the fabulous dress that Gabi designed for her is. Gabi reveals that she has bad news as she didn’t finish her dress.

Marlena joins Roman and Arianna at the Brady Pub. Arianna tells her that she’s so glad to see her out of the hospital. Roman asks how Marlena is feeling. Marlena says Caroline’s soup and a stroll through the town square was just what she needed. Marlena then questions what Arianna is doing there, reminding her that she has a wedding to get to. Arianna responds that she’s actually dreading it, surprising Marlena.

Johnny finishes a call at home while Chanel watches over Trey. Chanel guesses it was work. Johnny says it’s nothing that can’t wait and he’s more worried about Trey. Johnny asks how long teething is supposed to last. Chanel says she’s read it could take a week or so but it gets worse before it gets better. Johnny asks if there’s anything they can do. Chanel responds that they could not go to Leo and Javi’s wedding.

Javi and Leo kiss in bed. Javi tells Leo that he can’t wait to spend the rest of his life with him and teach him more Spanish, joking that they can declare their love for each other in two languages.

Gabi apologizes to Gwen and says she planned to stay up all night to finish her dress in time, but she thinks Stefan is dead.

Johnny tells Chanel that Leo and Javi would be upset if they aren’t at their wedding. Chanel says she doesn’t care, then says she didn’t mean it that way. Chanel says she’s really tired and doubts they will want a fussy baby at their wedding. Chanel suggests she stay home with Trey while Johnny goes to represent them. Johnny doesn’t want to go without her and decides he will stay home too. Johnny says they can watch the ball drop and have their own celebration but Chanel says she will be asleep by then, so he should just go to the wedding. Chanel repeats that she’s really tired. Johnny questions if that’s really all it is because it’s starting to sound like she doesn’t want to be around him right now. Chanel then responds that maybe she doesn’t.

Marlena tells Arianna that’s not very charitable. Arianna remarks that neither is Leo. Roman hopes she can still have a good time despite her distaste for one of the grooms. Roman goes to unpack a delivery in the pack. Marlena tells Arianna that she won’t lecture her because she knows how she feels. Arianna argues that she doesn’t or else she wouldn’t be friends with Leo and wouldn’t be the one marrying them.

Leo tells Javi that he has everything coordinated with the Salem Inn for him to get ready since it’s bad luck for them to see each other before the ceremony. Javi says at least according to Gwen. Leo asks if Javi thinks Gwen is really happy for them. Leo questions how she could be after everything with Dimitri. Javi encourages him while Leo says his definition of happiness has changed over the years. Javi tells Leo that he likes him just the way he is as they kiss.

Cat guesses her theory about EJ being behind the kidnappings couldn’t have been more off base. Rafe says they both thought that and it’s really not much of a stretch with EJ’s track record. Cat points out that she’s the one who drugged him and tried to pump him for intel which she definitely regrets for many reasons. Rafe is relieved to hear that because despite finding Chad and the others, they still have to find out what exactly EJ is up to with the clinic. Cat says that EJ is leaving town soon, so that will give her more opportunity to look around and try to get in to the lab. Rafe thought EJ’s business traveling days were over now that he’s not at DiMera Enterprises. Cat explains that this is personal because his daughter Sydney isn’t doing too well. Rafe questions what kind of trouble Sydney is in. Cat says from what she gathered, she’s not in trouble but when she found out EJ was kidnapped, she was very upset and having panic attacks so EJ is going to make sure she knows they are all safe now. Cat notes Rafe’s reaction and asks what it is to him. Rafe reminds her that Sydney was his stepdaughter. Cat forgot he and Sami were married. Rafe says he was basically raising Sydney until things between he and Sami went sideways, so he went from watching Sydney grow up to wondering if he’d ever see her again. Cat can’t imagine what that’s like. Rafe says unfortunately, he has lots of experience with situations like that. Rafe brings up his foster son David, Trey, and dealing with losing Sydney and them was one of the hardest things he had to do.

Gwen tells Gabi that explains why she didn’t run in to Stefan in Alamania. Gabi responds that according to Vivian, Stefan died back in October. Gwen argues that they can’t trust Vivian. Gabi says all signs point to it being true as apparently his heart gave out. Gwen remembers he had Jake’s heart. Gabi states that when Stefan died, Jake’s heart died with him.

Johnny says he will try not to be offended by that. Chanel says that came out more harsh than she meant but she is a little upset with Johnny right now. Johnny questions what he did. Chanel complains she told him their baby wasn’t doing well and his first instinct wasn’t that they should stay home with him. Johnny calls that unfair as the second she made her case, he said she was right and agreed they should stay home with Trey, but she practically pushed him out the door. Johnny says if she’s upset with him, they can talk about it, but he doesn’t think it’s about not putting their son first. Chanel admits it’s not and remarks that she’s having a hard time being around him right now because she knows he’s not happy that she’s pregnant.

Arianna tells Marlena that she’s sorry for snapping at her, but she feels like she’s forgotten. Marlena assures she hasn’t forgotten, but she’s forgiven Leo because she’s seen the man he has become and has a little better perspective. Arianna guesses she’s not the only one with that perspective since Roman and even her dads have forgiven Leo, but she can’t and asks why that is. Marlena says maybe it’s harder to forgive somebody that has hurt her than it is someone who has hurt people she loves. Lucas appears and says he couldn’t agree more. Lucas encourages listening to Marlena as she’s the guru of giving great advice. Lucas says he’s heading back and Kate is giving him a ride to the airport. Arianna tells him that it was great having him and to come back soon. Lucas says they will video chat. Lucas wishes them a happy New Year as Arianna then walks him out of the Pub. Lucas tells her that he couldn’t help overhear what Marlena was saying and guesses the person she’s having trouble forgiving is Leo Stark. Lucas asks if Arianna is wishing Leo didn’t have feelings for Javi. Arianna says sometimes wishes don’t come true. Lucas assures that he’s no huge fan of Leo, but what he did to Will was a long time ago and encourages her not to hold onto anger. Lucas says she can’t change the way Leo and Javi feel about each other. Arianna guesses not since they are getting married in a couple of hours. Lucas suggests she go to the wedding, have a good time, and be happy with her cousin. Lucas says it will all work out. Arianna promises to try for him and tells Lucas to promise to come back to Salem soon. Lucas assures this is home. Lucas sees Kate pulling up to give him a ride. Lucas tells Arianna it was great seeing her as they hug and Lucas then exits.

Leo says he better get going or he’s going to be late. Javi argues that they have plenty of time before the ceremony. Leo explains that he has to meet Marlena at the Pub to go over his vows. Javi is sure they are great. Leo doubts that and says he’s having a hard time processing how he feels. Leo brings up the last two times he tied the knot being for blackmail and a green card scheme. Leo brings up Dimitri and Gwen, arguing that he doesn’t deserve to be happy. Javi tells Leo to snap out of it. Javi calls Leo the man he’s waited his whole life for and says his past mistakes have led him to him. Javi says he wouldn’t have it any other way. Leo calls him amazing. Javi tells Leo to go see Marlena and then he will see both of them at the altar. They say they love each other as Leo then goes to get dressed.

Rafe apologizes to Cat as he did not mean to trauma dump on her like that. Cat says it’s okay and she can’t imagine it will be easy for him to see Trey at Javi’s wedding. Rafe says he will be happy to see him but admits it reopens old wounds. Rafe says he has to get ready for the ceremony so they should get down to business and find out if Peter had any accomplices. Cat reveals that she just got a copy of Stefan’s death certificate which Vivian signed. They note that Vivian just signed it now while Stefan supposedly died three months ago. Rafe calls it suspicious that Stefan’s heart supposedly gave out right as his siblings were being kidnapped, so it is possible that he faked his own death and was helping Peter. Rafe declares that for Gabi’s sake, he sincerely hopes that Stefan DiMera is dead.

Gwen tells Gabi that she always knew Jake’s heart wouldn’t last forever, but after a few years, she thought that risk had abated. Gwen says she loved Jake a great deal at one time and she thought she had moved on from him long ago, but it suddenly feels like she’s mourning him all over again. Gwen says she should get dressed and tells Gabi not to worry about making her dress as she will find something else to wear. Gwen then tells Gabi to go. Gabi says she will see her at the wedding and exits the mansion.

Marlena asks if Arianna has ever made mistakes she’s regretted. Arianna argues that none of them include attempted murder or baby switching. Arianna guesses she can accept that Javi loves Leo as long as he doesn’t try to be her friend. Leo then arrives and greets them. Arianna thanks Marlena for the talk and exits. Leo asks if it was something he said. Marlena responds that Arianna is just having a hard time getting over old grudges. Leo assumes the grudge is with him and remarks that maybe Arianna is the only one in town with a brain because she knows he’s going to screw up, break Javi’s heart, and revert back to his old scheming ways. Marlena questions where all of this is coming from. Leo responds that his heart is beating out of his chest. Leo worries that he can’t think of a single person whose life he hasn’t ruined by being in it. Leo talks about loving Javi so much that he wonders if he can show Javi how much he loves him by not marrying him.

Javi stands in the living room at home and talks above to his mom, hoping she approves of him wearing her ring and that she will be proud of him.

Johnny tells Chanel that he never said he wasn’t happy that she was pregnant. Chanel argues that he never said he was happy, just that he was scared to death. Johnny says they discussed this and that it’s because the doctors said it could be risky. Chanel gets that it’s not the perfect situation because of her medical issues, but there is a life growing inside of her that they created. Chanel says that warms her heart, so she wishes it could warm his too. Chanel feels like it’s meant to be. Johnny asks what if it’s not. Chanel questions what that is supposed to mean. Johnny says they have a beautiful, healthy baby that they longed and prayed for. Johnny feels all of their dreams have already come true. Johnny says he and Trey need her. Johnny declares that if it were up to him, he wouldn’t go ahead with the pregnancy.

Cat and Rafe talk about it being not likely that the bones found in the crypt belonged to Stefan. Rafe says the FBI hope to get a positive ID but all they know is that it was a male likely dead for a year but less than ten years. Cat asks if he has any theories as to who it could be.

Arianna goes home where Javi asks if she’s still coming to the wedding. Arianna says of course and asks why he would even ask that. Javi responds that it’s no secret how she feels about Leo. Arianna says it’s no secret that she loves Javi either. Arianna says that if Javi loves Leo then she loves that for him. Javi tells her that he loves her so much as they embrace.

Marlena tries to calm Leo down and says it’s normal to be nervous before walking down the aisle. Leo bets she didn’t but Marlena says she married John five times and was a wreck before each time. Marlena feels you are never more vulnerable than when you open your heart to someone. Marlena adds that it’s normal to feel frightened and anxious. Marlena believes the greatest gift you can give someone is your love. Leo then agrees to work on his vows.

Chanel questions if Johnny is saying he wants her to get an abortion. Johnny says he doesn’t want that but that they should listen to the doctors and explore all of their options. Johnny feels that if there’s even a slight chance of her cancer coming back, then the pregnancy is not worth it to him or Trey. Chanel responds that it’s her body they are talking about and their baby is growing inside of her. Chanel declares that to her, it is worth it.

Rafe tells Cat that he can’t think of who the remains belong to. Cat says this will sound crazy but asks if it’s possible the bones belong to Stefano. Rafe asks what makes her think that. Cat says that Peter said he had to move Stefano’s sarcophagus to make room for all the family members in there. Rafe reminds her that the sarcophagus was empty as Stefano’s remains were never found. Cat guesses it’s wishful thinking on her part. Rafe says this is to be continued as he has to get ready for Javi’s wedding. Rafe adds that depending on how much Leo has to drink, he’ll ask what he knows about EJ. Cat asks if he thinks they can trust Leo. Rafe says normally he would say no, but he really seems to have changed and he makes Javi happy, but he’s waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Marlena tells Leo that he’s being too hard on himself. Leo complains that he’s a writer that can write about anything but he’s having a hard time speaking from his heart. Leo suggests maybe it’s a sign that the wedding is not meant to happen. Roman comes back and brings Leo a drink as his idea to calm him down. Leo takes the drink and decides to go outside for some fresh air. Marlena reminds him not to be late for the ceremony as he exits the Pub. Roman jokingly asks Marlena if she wants to put money on Leo actually getting hitched today.

Gabi goes home and says it’s sweet seeing Arianna and Javi together. Gabi presents Javi with an old family photo as his something old and a new, blue pocket square that she made as something new and blue, and her Grandmother’s pumpkin empanada recipe as something borrowed. Gabi jokes that if Javi loses it, they are no longer family. Javi gives his word that he won’t and tells Gabi and Arianna that he loves them both so much. Javi says he’s so grateful they are part of the happiest day of his life as they hug.

Gwen talks to EJ on the phone and says she understands that he needs to be there for Sydney. Gwen assures him that she and Rita will hold down the fort. Gwen adds that she heard about Stefan and wanted to say she’s very sorry. Gwen says she’ll talk to him soon and hangs up. Gwen then remarks to herself that EJ will then find out what she’s about to do but she would rather ask for forgiveness than permission…

Rafe joins Javi, Gabi, and Arianna at home. Javi talks about holding their family photo and it will be like all of the relatives they’ve lost are there with them. Rafe presents Javi with the 13 gold coins which Arianna questions. Rafe questions Gabi not teaching her about this tradition as he explains that they are given from one spouse to another as a promise of everlasting support and affirms that Javi trusts Leo with his heart. Arianna laughs then apologizes. Javi says it’s okay as he won’t let her skepticism affect his love for Leo and thanks them all for their support as they have a family hug.

Roman tells Marlena that he’s sure Leo will get through the ceremony in one piece. Marlena remarks that she hopes she will too. Marlena explains that it’s no so much the ceremony that she’s worried about, but the clock striking midnight and the beginning of a whole new year without John. Roman repeats that she is so loved by so many and they will be there for her always. Marlena doesn’t know what she’d do without him. Roman says she will never have to find out.

Chanel tells Johnny that this is her body and her choice. Johnny reiterates that he just said they should listen to the doctors. Chanel repeats that it’s her body and her choice so she’s going to lie down with Trey. Chanel tells Johnny that she could really use some space now, so he should go to the wedding.

Gwen goes to the town square ahead of the wedding and walks away. Javi, Rafe, Gabi, and Arianna then arrive. Javi asks where everyone is. Rafe says it’s early. Javi then gets a call from Johnny, who says Trey isn’t feeling well so it’s not looking like they are going to make it. Javi wishes Trey could be there but says he understands. Johnny apologizes and wishes him a happy New Year as they hang up. Rafe tells Javi that he’s sorry as he knows how much he and Leo wanted Trey to be there. Javi says it’s fine as they can celebrate with him another time, but he’s worried that Leo isn’t there because of how nervous he was. Rafe brings up Leo’s track record with weddings as well. Marlena arrives and runs in to Gwen. Gwen says she got a last minute invitation and it means the world to her to share in Leo’s happiness. Marlena sees Rafe and wonders where Leo’s best man is. Arianna comes over with Gabi and tells them that Chad texted that he will be a little late but he will be there soon. Marlena says they are only down one groom at the moment and asks if anyone has heard from Leo. Arianna says they haven’t while Gabi adds that Rafe or Javi haven’t either which causes Marlena to worry.

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Sophia is asleep in her room at Bayview until Rachel comes in and blows a New Year’s party horn to wake her up. Sophia asks how her Christmas was. Rachel says it was great as she got to see her mom and spend the day at home with her family, but then she had to come back here. Sophia says she knows that sucks but at least they let her out. Rachel is sorry that Sophia didn’t get to go home but Sophia says she’s not because home is not a place she wants to be and she’s never going back there again.

Brady visits Kristen in her hospital room. Kristen asks how Rachel is. Brady says she’s hanging in there. Kristen knows it must have been hard for her to go back to Bayview after spending Christmas at home. Brady confirms it was hard on both of them, but says it was a good day as the light was back in her eyes a little bit. Brady says that Rachel talked a lot about Kristen and how happy she was that she’s back and that maybe she’ll be free soon. Kristen says they know that’s not a given. Brady says they’ll have to make it happen so that she’ll be home when Rachel gets home. Kristen responds that she would like that, but she doesn’t even know where home is anymore after what happened to her family.

Belle goes to see EJ in his office.

Chad and Cat bump in to each other at the hospital. Chad stops to help her pick up her things but Cat says she’s got it and it’s fine. Cat tells Chad that he should go so Chad apologizes and walks away.

Belle tells EJ that she’s here on official business. EJ assumes it has to do with Peter’s attempt to commit a mass murder. EJ hopes she throws the book at Peter if he lives through the night. Belle says she’s not here about Peter, but about Kristen. Belle informs EJ that Kristen is planning to recant her confession because Rachel wants her to do it with the hope that Kristen will be freed and Rachel will finish her treatment at Bayview. Belle wants to make sure first that EJ is on board. EJ assures he only wants what’s best for his niece. Belle hands EJ a paper to sign that will keep Kristen out of prison and Rachel out of the juvenile system. Belle adds that she will let the judge know that he is on board. EJ questions if this is really necessary. Belle reminds EJ that she told him that she can’t just take his word for it, so it is very necessary.

Brady understands why Kristen would be reluctant to move back in to the DiMera Mansion, but it’s better than prison. Kristen says she may go back to prison when they sort things out and then who knows where she will end up. Brady tells her that he moved out of the townhouse which Kristen questions. Brady explains that when he found out Marlena was hiding everything Rachel had done from him, he was a little mad about it. Kristen tells him that she swore to Marlena to secrecy. Brady says he’s aware now and that he and Marlena are good. Kristen asks if he will be moving back in with her. Brady says no because he’s been needing to get his own place for awhile now, but until then, Maggie has let him stay at the Kiriakis Estate. Kristen remarks that all of their lives were turned upside down because of EJ as if he didn’t make her mother disappear, none of this would’ve happened. Brady hates that EJ put her in that position and that she and Marlena kept him in the dark, but he’s grateful that she did everything she did for Rachel. Kristen remains worried about what will happen to Rachel after she recants. Kristen worries about the truth getting out and Rachel’s future being ruined. Brady assures that won’t happen. Kristen argues that he acts like they can keep this under wraps with no problem, but if the press gets hold of it, Rachel’s name and picture will be all over the news and social media. Kristen declares that Rachel may not end up behind bars, but she’d be in prison because everybody would look at her like the psycho child who shot her own uncle. Kristen questions what kind of future Rachel would have.

EJ signs the papers and hands them back to Belle, who thanks him for his cooperation. EJ tells Belle that while stuck in the crypt, he spent a lot of time thinking about his regrets and the way he treated Belle is at the top of that list. EJ calls Belle a wonderful woman who deserved far better. Belle tells EJ that she’s glad he’s home safe and she is sorry about Peter. Belle says she went through something similar with Marlena and having to make a decision like that almost tore her family apart. EJ argues that there’s no comparison since Marlena is universally beloved while Peter is a homicidal maniac. Belle points out that Peter is still his brother and family is everything to the DiMeras. EJ jokes about them swapping families. EJ admits he’s surprised Belle didn’t celebrate his disappearance. Belle responds that she has a lot of problems with him, but she doesn’t want him dead. Belle then admits that Salem would be a lot less exciting without him in it. EJ thanks her for caring as Belle then exits his office.

Brady tells Kristen that the world is not going to find out what Rachel did because he and Belle have done everything in their power to make sure that doesn’t happen. Melinda Trask then arrives. Kristen questions what she’s doing here. Melinda reveals that Brady hired her, which surprised her because not long ago, he gave her a stern warning to stay away from his family. Brady points out that Melinda helped Kristen before and he’s very grateful she’s willing to do this. Melinda says she spoke to Belle and she has an idea of how to resolve this without publicly incriminating Rachel which relieves Kristen. Melinda says they still have work to do as they have to get Kristen’s conviction overturned along with the charges for her escaping prison. Melinda adds that there’s an open investigation in to what happened to Peter in the crypt. Brady argues that no one can blame Kristen for that. Kristen says that she can.

EJ leaves his office and finds Cat frustrated at the hospital counter. Cat tells him about bumping in to Chad and her files flying everywhere. EJ questions Chad not staying to help her. Cat explains that Chad offered but she told him to go because she cannot risk any of the Hortons seeing them together because she will not be the reason that Chad loses his children. EJ hopes she won’t have to worry about that anymore because both parties have agreed to mediation, so with any luck there will be no more fighting. EJ hopes that they will come to an agreement to keep Thomas and Charlotte with Chad.

Sophia asks Rachel what she thinks of her plan. Rachel asks if she doesn’t miss her parents. Sophia says hell no since they fight all the time and her mom expects her to be perfect, so the pressure is insane. Rachel asks about her little brothers. Sophia says she feels bad about ditching them, but they’ll have each other and after everything she’s been through, she has to do what’s best for herself. Sophia can’t imagine going back to her house. Rachel asks if that means she’s going to run away. Sophia says it’s not a bad idea, but she has unfinished business to deal with before she leaves Salem for good.

Cat tells EJ that’s amazing news. EJ points out that agreeing to sit and talk isn’t the same as a settlement agreement. EJ says he shouldn’t have said anything, but he’s sure Chad wouldn’t mind him trying to assuade her guilt. Cat says she does feel guilty because the custody battle is literally her own fault. EJ argues that Jennifer has no right to steal his niece and nephew because she doesn’t approve of who Chad is seeing. Cat argues that it’s not just Jennifer, but Thomas too. EJ points out that she was under extreme duress when pretending to be Abigail and that Chad forgave her, so Thomas will one day too. Cat says she can’t even begin to hope that’s a possibility. EJ apologizes if he upset her. Cat says it’s fine and she has to get back to work. EJ stops her and says there’s something else he should apologize for. EJ brings up when he tried to kiss her. Cat says he already apologized and suggests forgetting it ever happened as he was tired and not feeling well. EJ says that’s no excuse since what he did was highly inappropriate since he is her boss and wants to make sure she feels comfortable around him. Cat assures that she is and suggests they reschedule their dinner since she does want to know more about their time together in Italy.

Brady asks Melinda if they will be able to get all of this resolved. Melinda says she believes so. Brady says to let him know if he can do anything to help. Kristen thanks Brady for all he’s done for her and Rachel. Brady assures they will get through whatever happens. Belle arrives and announces that EJ is on board. Melinda says they will get the ball rolling then, starting with Kristen officially recanting her confession. Belle says once they have that signed, they can start moving it through the court process. Brady asks how long that will take. Belle says it’s hard to say exactly how long. Kristen wants them all to promise that Rachel will be protected first. Belle assures that they are all on the same page about that, so Kristen signs the paper.

Rachel asks Sophia about her unfinished business but Sophia says it’s better if she doesn’t know. Rachel is glad Sophia isn’t leaving yet and asks when they can get Buddy’s Burgers again. Sophia thinks they should go bigger and better than fast food for the next adventure. Sophia thinks it’s time they step up their game.

Melinda tells Belle that she will need a copy for her records which Belle agrees to send over. Melinda adds that for Kristen’s outstanding charges, she will be requesting bail. Belle says she will not contest that so Melinda decides she is off to see the judge. Brady tells Kristen that hopefully she will be out of here soon.

Chad and Tony join EJ in his office. EJ wishes them a happy New Year’s Eve. Tony responds that he’s having a problem getting in to the holiday spirit since they have to make a decision about Peter since he doesn’t have a family directive. Chad says it’s up to them to make the call, so he thinks they should keep Peter on life support as it’s not up to them to play God with the life of a brother they barely know. Tony points out that Peter wanted them all dead. EJ agrees and suggests they pull the plug now before Peter can do any more damage to their family.

Brady tells Kristen that he’s sorry about the handcuffs. Kristen talks about the authorities thinking she’s a flight risk because of her history, but she would never leave her daughter. Kristen asks if Brady really thinks Rachel will be okay. Brady says they will make sure of it. Kristen feels she did make sure of it by confessing to shooting EJ and worries that she should’ve stuck to her original story but Brady reminds her that Rachel wanted to tell the truth and points out that otherwise, she’d be wrecked with guilt forever and she’d never forgive herself knowing that her mom was punished for what she did. Kristen argues that now Rachel is in a mental institution. Brady says they hate it but she needs help more than they realized. Brady suggests feeling good that she’s getting that help and focus on the love and support she needs. Brady encourages that Kristen did the right thing. Kristen thanks him for saying that. Kristen declares that now she has another gut-wrenching decision to make about her brother Peter.

Chad questions EJ wanting to unplug Peter. EJ remarks that Peter is already at death’s door and they’d just be helping nature take it’s course. Chad turns to Tony for help. Tony suggests deferring to Kristen. Chad says that’s what he said but EJ feels that might be too much to ask of her right now. Tony argues that they are not qualified to make such a monumental decision as they barely know Peter. EJ remarks that he knows all he needs to in order to make the decision. Chad tells EJ that it’s not his call and agrees with Tony that they have to let Kristen decide.

Kristen goes to visit Peter in his hospital room. Kristen says she doesn’t know if he can hear her, but she wanted to say she’s sorry that he was so unhappy, that she wasn’t there for him, and that she did what she had to do. Kristen wishes if anyone had to die in the crypt, it wasn’t him.

Brady thanks Belle for arranging Kristen to see Peter and for her help with Rachel. Belle says it is her job to make sure justice is served. Belle adds that there were times that Kristen did deserve to be behind bars, but not this time and there’s no justice in putting her back in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. Brady is glad Belle is on their side and says the family is lucky to have her as they hug.

EJ gets a call from his daughter Sydney. EJ tells her to slow down and asks what’s wrong.

Kristen never knew that Peter never made peace with what Stefano did to them or that being a DiMera was so painful. Kristen understands wanted to escape that and just be free, but she couldn’t let them die. Kristen says she never wanted to hurt him, but she had to stop him from hurting anyone else. Kristen hopes he can forgive her for putting him here and for becoming a DiMera in a way that he never did. Kristen declares that for better or worse, she’s a DiMera through and through. Kristen cries that Peter is her big brother and she will always love him, no matter what. Chad and Tony join Kristen in the room to tell her that it’s her decision because she was closest to Peter. Kristen questions this burden being on her alone. Chad says they are all in this together as a family. Kristen says not really which Chad questions. Kristen explains that she and Peter were adopted and Stefano is not their biological father. Tony points out that he wasn’t his either. Chad states that Tony and Peter are still his brothers and Kristen is his sister, so they are family in every way that counts. Tony tells Kristen that they are there for whatever she needs.

Brady tells Belle that he’s off to visit Rachel at Bayview and exits the hospital. EJ comes out of his office so Belle asks if he’s okay. EJ informs her that Tony and Chad are with Kristen trying to decide what to do about Peter. EJ says that Kristen despises him so he thought it’d be best to stay away. EJ adds that it’s not just that as Sydney just called, having a panic attack after hearing he was abducted, thinking he could be dead, and worrying that someone could be coming after her next. EJ states that Sami hired a bodyguard, thinking it would put Sydney at ease but it just made things worse. Belle points out that EJ is okay and safe. EJ says Sami thought Sydney’s panic attacks would subside, but evidently, she won’t believe he is okay until she sees him in person. EJ adds that he and Sami decided he should go to her. Belle tells him to let her know if she can do anything to help. EJ says he will and wishes her a happy new year as he exits the hospital.

Rachel wishes they could sneak out to see the fireworks. Sophia says she’s sorry but that’s too risky. Rachel looks out the window and says her family go see the fireworks in the park every year and then they have sauerkraut for luck and make their resolutions. Sophia bets her resolution is to go home and be with her family. Rachel confirms it is and asks what Sophia’s is. Sophia responds that she has a few. Rachel asks if it has to do with upping their adventures. Sophia says she’ll have to wait and see and promises it will be worth it. Rachel says she has to go since Brady is coming to visit and assures that she won’t tell that Sophia can talk. Rachel hopes that Sophia has a good visit when her parents come too but Sophia says she never does. Rachel asks if anyone else ever comes to visit her. Sophia says not really. Sophia points out that she doesn’t have many friends left and that Tate was the only one she cared about, but now he hates her. Rachel says he doesn’t hate her, he just doesn’t like her very much, but she does which makes her smile. Rachel then exits and then Melinda Trask arrives to visit Sophia, surprising her.

Cat sneaks in to EJ’s office and begins searching, wondering what type of delivery Leo was looking for that led to him trying to pump her for answers. EJ then comes back and catches her, questioning what she is doing.

Brady goes to visit Rachel at Bayview and says it’s so good to see her. Rachel asks when Kristen can come visit. Brady says they are working on it but there’s a couple things she has to take care of first.

Kristen doesn’t know how to make a decision like this and says no person can make the decision for her, so she had to look deep within herself. Chad asks if she found anything helpful. Kristen responds that she did. Kristen says that when she and Peter were children, their birth parents instilled a deep faith in them. Kristen admits she lost touch with that over the years, but she does believe she has values to help guide her in a moment like this. Tony asks what she is thinking. Kristen suggests leaving Peter’s fate in God’s hands. Chad asks what that means. Kristen says the doctors told her that Peter could be in this condition forever and if he does wake up, he’d be a shell of himself, so she has to do what’s right for him. Kristen doesn’t think Peter would want to live like this and he’d want to die with whatever dignity he has left. Tony asks if this means she wants to disconnect him from the life support. Kristen responds that if he doesn’t start breathing on his own, then that’s God’s plan. Tony hugs Kristen as she breaks down crying.

Cat claims EJ that she just wanted to make sure his desk was organized now that he’s back. Cat asks if EJ is okay. EJ responds that he received some rather troubling news about his daughter Sydney, so he’s going to be leaving town for awhile. EJ mentions they’ll have to postpone their dinner for a couple weeks. Cat asks if there’s anything she can do. EJ tells her to hold down the fort while he’s gone and apologizes for springing this on her at the last minute. Cat assures that she can handle everything, especially with Rita’s help. EJ adds that he will only be a phone call away if she needs him. Cat tells EJ to focus on his daughter. Chad then arrives and says he got EJ’s text, so Cat says she’ll let them talk and exits. Chad questions EJ needing to see him right away. EJ reveals that he’s flying to Italy tonight for Sydney. Chad asks if she’s okay. EJ says she took the whole kidnapping rather hard so he’s going to spend some time with her. EJ says that while he’s gone, he wants Chad to spend the most time with his children, so he’s arranged the best representation for him while he is gone. Chad questions who that would be. EJ reveals that he will be represented by Melinda Trask.

Melinda hopes Sophia doesn’t mind that she came to see her and mentions that she was out of town for Christmas, but she was on her mind. Melinda tells Sophia that she’s so sorry about how things turned out with her baby as she knows she didn’t want him to go to Johnny and Chanel, but she hears they are taking excellent care of him. Melinda knows the holidays can be lonely so she thought Sophia might want some company. Melinda adds that she misses hearing her voice. Sophia starts to cry as Melinda hugs her.

EJ asks Chad if Kristen has reached a decision about Peter. Chad confirms that she has. EJ assumes Kristen is going to keep Peter on life support. Chad reveals that she’s actually not and that Peter will be disconnected tomorrow as Kristen decided to let God handle it. EJ remarks that he hopes God works quick and they can bid good riddance to Peter. Chad argues that he is still their brother. EJ disagrees and calls Peter a monster who wanted to murder them without a second thought.

Kristen urges Peter to keep fighting as she knows he can come back from this. Kristen calls him strong and worthy as she cries that she loves him so much and wants him to live. Kristen doesn’t want to live knowing that she killed him.

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Chanel watches over baby Trey at home. Chanel says she’s sorry he isn’t feeling well but excitedly says that he’s going to be a big brother soon and she can’t believe it.

Johnny and Tony are at the hospital. Johnny talks about the doctors believing Theo will make a full recovery which Tony calls a relief. Tony admits that Johnny was able to take over as CEO in the meantime. Johnny says his family needed him to step up, but now that Tony’s back, he’s happy to hand it over to him. Tony then reveals that he’s not planning to take over as CEO.

Kate goes to Titan and tells Xander that she needs to talk to him in private.

EJ enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion as Gwen is finishing a call about getting a wedding present for Leo and Javi. EJ questions if she really wishes them the best.

Leo surprises Javi at home with his engagement ring. Javi excitedly hugs him and tells him that he’s everything to him as Leo puts the ring on Javi’s finger. Javi calls it perfect and declares that in a few short hours, they will be married. Javi calls it the happiest day of his life as they kiss.

Johnny questions Tony not planning to step back in as CEO. Tony says he promised Anna that he wouldn’t and that was when he decided to pursue getting DiMera back from Titan. Tony jokes that Anna would unleash on him if he went back on his promise. Johnny understands but says it’s not like he’s the only choice since EJ is back. Tony says that EJ and Chad aren’t interested while Kristen is disqualified which leaves Johnny. Tony encourages him to think of the prestige and says he’s heard that Johnny has been enjoying himself immensely. Johnny says he’s only been at it for a couple days but he has no complaints so far. Johnny admits it felt satisfying to sign the papers to officially claim the company back for their family. Tony responds that was spoken like a true DiMera. Tony asks if he can count on Johnny. Johnny responds that he can.

Leo asks Javi if he has any New Year’s resolutions. Javi wants to eat healthier and learn how to play classical piano. Javi asks about Leo’s resolutions. Leo says he has to put some finishing touches on his end of the year story before their wedding. Javi advises him not to get himself killed by EJ, pointing out that EJ wasn’t the one kidnapping his family. Leo brings up EJ’s behavioral history and says he knows he’s up to something, so he intends to find out what that is.

EJ questions Gwen attending Leo and Javi’s wedding. Gwen says she hasn’t been formally invited yet, but she is sending them a wedding gift. EJ jokingly asks if she’s going to send them a bomb. Gwen says it will be something they are sure to love because she has excellent taste. Gwen adds that it’s not because she wants to but because EJ is insisting she befriend Leo.

Anna arrives at the hospital to reunite with Tony and they embrace.

Xander tells Kate that there’s no need to worry about privacy since they are the only ones crazy enough to be working on the holiday. Kate questions Maggie and Philip not being there, asking what happened to saving Titan no matter what. Xander points out that they didn’t get it away from DiMera and thanks Kate for convincing Johnny to make it happen. Kate responds that she did what had to be done for Titan. Xander never realized Kate cared so much. Kate reminds Xander that she and Victor were once quite the couple and she put a lot in to Titan publishing, so she wouldn’t let all that time and effort go to waste. Kate is sure Maggie cares about Titan as much as she does, but she’s way too cautious. Kate adds that after the forgery debacle, Philip is afraid to color outside the lines, but Xander is not one to sit back and tow the line. Kate calls Xander a fighter who gets knocked down and gets right back up, just like her. Kate really thinks that if they work together, they could do what needs to be done.

Johnny goes home to Chanel, who says she’s so glad he’s home as she and Trey have missed him. Chanel says she just put Trey down for his nap and asks if there’s any update on Theo. Johnny responds that he’s still unconscious but doctors are optimistic that he’s improving. Chanel hopes Trey will be feeling better tomorrow and then she can head over to the hospital. Johnny asks about Trey still not feeling well. Chanel guesses it’s teething and says he cried for an hour before putting him down. Chanel talks about doing everything the pediatrician recommended. Johnny asks how she’s feeling. Chanel says she doesn’t have any morning sickness yet but she’s happy to know why she’s been so tired lately. Chanel points out that EJ is home now which means Johnny can hand over the CEO position today. Johnny informs her that he actually can’t.

Leo gets a message from Johnny that he was able to piece together what Gwen and EJ were talking about in the video from the gala. Leo reads the message which says that Gwen told EJ about a delivery truck crashing so EJ told Gwen that she would have to handle it herself while Gwen got annoyed that EJ was treating her like another one of his minions. Javi praises Leo for being right that they were waiting on a delivery. Leo says the question is what kind of delivery. Leo suggests he could invite Gwen to their wedding and ask about the delivery, but he worries that it could be a downer to have her there because the last wedding Gwen likely attending was her own to Dimitri and they don’t need that reminder.

Gwen comments on EJ drinking early. EJ points out that it’s New Year’s Eve. EJ thanks Gwen for looking after their project during his unplanned absence and for wiping his phone clean when the police came calling. Gwen asks how he knew. EJ says that Rita told him but he’s pretty sure her primary objective was protecting her own investment, though he’s still grateful for her quick thinking. Gwen responds that it wasn’t all about her own investment as she did worry about what happened to EJ when he suddenly vanished. Gwen adds that Rita showed up shortly after he was grabbed and she told her that he was asking her to do some sort of a job. Gwen assumes that it might have something to do with Leo. Gwen states that if EJ is grateful to her like he said, then she kindly asks him to cease and desist. EJ questions her saying that she doesn’t want him to go after Leo. EJ remarks that if he didn’t know better, he’d say she was rather fond of Leo. Gwen reminds EJ that after Leo betrayed her, the only feeling she has for him is contempt. Gwen says she would like to get her own retribution in her own way in her own time. EJ asks what kind of retribution she has in mind. Gwen says she’d like to keep her cards close to her chest for the time being. EJ says since he was granted a new lease on life, he could offer the same to Leo as long as Gwen gets him to stop his snooping. EJ points out that someone tipped off the police to Dr. Rolf staying in the cellar. Gwen questions what makes him think it’s Leo. EJ calls it an educated guess. Gwen disagrees that it was Leo but says it doesn’t matter anyway as she has a foolproof plan to keep Leo distracted for the foreseeable future.

Javi tells Leo that he knows things with he and Dimitri were left unresolved. Leo says after Dimitri’s letter, things were pretty resolved. Javi points out that they were planning a new life together and then he got arrested so Leo never saw him again. Leo insists that chapter of his life is over and that Javi is the only man he will ever care about. Javi thinks Leo should invite Gwen to their wedding, believing it will help him move forward. Leo decides maybe he will and he won’t let it be a downer as he won’t let anyone or anything damper his high spirits. Leo thanks him as they kiss. Javi tells Leo to go ahead and invite Gwen, so Leo makes the call.

Anna tells Tony that he’s still the most handsome man while Tony says she’s as beautiful as ever. Anna says she’s been worried sick about him for the last few weeks. Tony is sorry for what she had to go through. Anna is just glad he’s alright. Tony says he is now that he’s with the love of his life as they kiss. Tony asks how she found him here. Anna explains that she went to the DiMera Mansion where Harold told her that he was here and she couldn’t wait to see him.

Chanel questions Johnny saying he can’t give up being CEO. Chanel argues that he fulfilled his duty and now that the DiMeras have been rescued, there are plenty of others to take over. Johnny responds that the problem is that nobody wants it. Johnny tells her that he just saw Tony at the hospital and he said Anna would go nuts if he took over after the kidnapping, so Tony wants him to stay a little longer. Chanel questions how long that is. Johnny guesses until Theo is better. Johnny doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal since his family is not in danger anymore, so there’s no reason not to stick around and help out. Chanel complains that she can think of a few reasons.

Xander says it sounds like Kate wants him to go behind Maggie’s back. Kate says she just wants him to keep Maggie out of the loop. Kate questions why he’s worried about what Maggie would think or how she would react. Kate says he’s the CEO of Titan and questions why he’s loyal to Maggie. Xander feels Maggie believed in him and saw the good in him. Kate says it’s nice to look back fondly but asks how that is today, pointing out that Maggie now barely tolerates him. Kate adds that it isn’t about Maggie at all and it’s Titan that matters. Kate says they don’t want to see Titan fail and he already knows what dire straits they are in. Kate asks Xander to atleast listen to her plan which he agrees to do.

Gwen meets Leo and Javi in the town square. Gwen brings up that it’s their wedding day and questions them not being busy doing groom things. Leo says they have it under control and informs her that they are getting married here in the town square. Leo knows for awhile now, he and Gwen have not been on the best of terms, but she was once his best friend in the entire world. Leo says no matter what’s happened between them, he never stopped caring about her, so it would mean the world to them if she would come to their wedding.

Xander stops Kate and says he understands she wants to use Johnny’s inexperience against him, forcing him to screw up, but it sounds like his days as interim CEO are numbered. Kate says she wouldn’t be too sure about that since she called Tony, who told her that Theo is still out which means he won’t be in a suit and tie anytime soon. Kate has a strong feeling that Tony has no plans to step in. Xander questions what Roman thinks about all of this since Johnny is his grandson and she’s plotting against him. Kate corrects that she’s plotting against DiMera. Kate says if she needs to handle this with Roman, she will. Xander questions how exactly they are going to pull it off. Kate says it will be easy and hands him the manuscript of One Rainy Afternoon by Bonnie Lockhart.

Susan enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she doesn’t like seeing him day drinking. EJ wishes her a Happy New Year’s Eve. Susan hugs him and says she’s so glad he was found alright. Susan asks him to lay off the drinking until the sun goes down. Susan can’t believe Peter Blake kept them in the crypt like animals. EJ says they nearly turned on each other, but in the end it was somewhat of a bonding experience.

Anna tells Tony how frightened she was when he didn’t come back to the ship and she knew something was terribly wrong but no one would listen to her. Anna says she was in agony since she couldn’t help find him. Anna asks the condition of the others. Tony responds that everyone is different stages of recovery, but Peter is definitely in the worst shape which Anna says he deserves. Tony informs her that they will be having a meeting at Peter’s bedside later because the family has a difficult decision to make on whether or not to keep Peter alive.

Johnny knows Chanel is worried that he will get swept back in to the drama of his family. Chanel remarks that it’s happened before. Johnny promises it won’t happen this time as all of his focus is on her and their baby. Johnny says a big part of the reason is the great paycheck which can give them room to breathe. Johnny says that brings him to the next topic he wants to discuss with her.

Javi tells Gwen that it would mean a lot to them if she was there to celebrate with them. Gwen accepts the invitation. Leo thanks her and hugs her, saying it means more to him than she knows.

Anna tells Tony that there is no need for he and his siblings to hash out Peter’s medical decisions. Anna remarks that she could save them the trouble by strangling him herself as she’s so appalled at what his own brother put them through. Tony remarks that it’s not the first time it happens as the DiMeras have a long history of backstabbing and betrayal. Tony admits this last ordeal was sort of a bonding experience. Anna jokes that she didn’t think it was possible for a nest of vipers to bond. Tony remarks that who knows how long it will last.

Susan wonders if being held captive made EJ realize the state of his life. EJ questions what she means. Susan says that in her last near death experience, she saw and felt the white light and came back to life. Susan says it was then that she decided to become a medium. EJ responds that he won’t become a medium. Susan brings up EJ’s love life and how he and Cat were about to kiss when she walked in before. EJ calls that a momentary lapse of judgment and promises it won’t happen again. Susan says that’s good because she doesn’t trust Cat any more than she trusts Gwen. Susan remarks that there is no doubt that Gwen is a snake and she bets that Gwen is the one who told the police that Dr. Rolf was in the secret room. EJ is certain that Gwen did not tip them off regarding Dr. Rolf. Susan says she’s certain that he is wrong. Susan then asks EJ what exactly Dr. Rolf is doing in Salem.

Chanel asks what Johnny wants to talk about. Johnny hates knowing that she thought her cancer might have come back and she didn’t even tell him. He hates that she had to go through that all alone. Chanel insists it’s okay as he had so much going on and she didn’t want him to worry since it turned out to be something wonderful. Chanel calls her being pregnant a miracle.

Leo tells Gwen how happy it makes him that she will be at his wedding. Gwen remarks that it will be like old times with a new spin. Leo says he loves that. Javi loves the positive energy. Javi then asks if Gwen could urge EJ to lay off of Leo. Gwen reveals that she already has urged EJ, so as long as Leo keeps his nose out of EJ’s business, he should be fine. Gwen asks if it’s not bad luck for the groom to see the groom before the wedding. Leo says he hopes not. Gwen says she will see them later and walks away. Leo comments that it went well.

Anna tells Tony to go be with his family, but as soon as he’s finished with his obligations, they are going to finish their vacation. Tony agrees to whatever her heart desires as they kiss.

Kate asks Xander what he thinks about her plan. Xander thinks it’s rather shrewd, cunning, only slightly underhanded and hopefully not illegal. Kate assures it’s not illegal and asks if Xander is in. Xander declares that he most definitely is.

EJ tells Susan that she knows he can’t speak on what Dr. Rolf is doing, but she doesn’t have to worry about him. Susan says she worries about him and about Johnny as CEO of DiMera. EJ says there is no cause for concern as the position is only temporary. Susan says she can see it in EJ’s eyes that he wants it to be permanent. EJ says if the position brings Johnny back in to the family fold, he would have no problem with that. EJ informs Susan that he doesn’t usually make New Year’s resolutions but this year, he’s resolving to repair his relationship with his son.

Chanel asks Johnny if he’s happy that they are having a baby. Johnny assures that he is, but the doctor said she wasn’t supposed to be pregnant yet and it could prevent them being able to detect her cancer, so if it did come back, by the time they find it, she could already be in danger and one or both of them could die. Chanel understands he’s worried and says she is too, but she’s also full of hope and optimism. Chanel adds that Sarah said she will need very careful monitoring, but there’s a good chance there will be no cancer and she can have a healthy pregnancy. Johnny is sorry to be a downer as he wants to be happy and optimistic like she is, but admits he’s scared to death.

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Alex and Stephanie are at home as Alex talks about cooking Adrienne’s famous lasagna. Stephanie tells him that Adrienne would be proud and that Steve will love it as it is the perfect Christmas dinner. Alex and Stephanie kiss as Steve walks in to the room and sees them.

Kate, Philip, and Lucas sit together at the Brady Pub. Kate is glad Lucas got back in time for the Horton Christmas party. Lucas says he was worried when his flight got delayed but was lucky the party got delayed until Chad was found safe. Kate is glad Chad is back home with his family as she know what it’s like to be kept away from her kids. Philip says they are here now. Kate proposes a toast to family, adding that she’s a happy mom to have her two kids here and hopes to make it a tradition along with their other siblings next year.

Marlena goes home and looks at a photo of her and John until Roman arrives with soup to wish her a merry Christmas. Roman hugs Marlena as she cries.

Arianna and Gabi are at home where Gabi shows Arianna how she helped Javi design a wedding ring for Leo. Arianna remarks that it’s a little more than Leo deserves. Gabi understands how she feels but says that Javi loves him and he loves Javi. Arianna says that’s until he doesn’t. Rafe then comes home. Gabi can’t believe he missed Christmas. Rafe says he’s so sorry but it was worth it to save the DiMeras from that whole ordeal. Gabi jokes that he saves the day again. Gabi then asks if something’s wrong. Arianna asks if Theo’s condition got worse. Rafe responds that it’s not Theo, but the DiMeras did tell him something when they rescued them. Gabi asks what it is. Arianna offers to give them space but Gabi says if something is going on, it’s better that they are all aware so she stays. Rafe then reveals that according to the family, Stefan is dead.

Marlena tells Roman that she’s sorry as she was just looking at a picture of John. Roman tells her there’s nothing to be sorry about. Marlena is glad he’s there and thanks him for the soup, recalling that Caroline always said her soup had healing ingredients. Roman hopes it helps her today. Marlena thinks it will. Roman asks where the rest of the family is. Marlena says he just missed them and that Rachel was there earlier which was lovely, but then Belle and Brady had to take her back to Bayview. Roman questions Marlena being here all by herself now. Marlena responds that she’s getting used to that now, but Belle is coming back soon. Roman is glad he decided to stop by then.

Alex and Stephanie kiss until Steve interrupts. Steve apologizes that he keeps doing that and says he just came out to watch the game. Steve recognizes the smell of Adrienne’s lasagna. Alex says it’s his attempt at it anyways. Steve says those are very big shoes to fill and calls him brave. Steve asks when they eat. Stephanie says it will be very soon but she wanted to make sure they were all together. Steve reminds them that Kayla has to work tonight and asks if they invited Justin and Bonnie. Alex says they made a last minute getaway to Phoenix to go visit Sonny and Will. Alex guesses Bonnie took a break from writing her romance novel. Stephanie is surprised as Alex says she apparently inspired her. Stephanie says that should be interesting. Steve asks who they invited to dinner then. Kayla then arrives, surprising Steve.

Kate asks Lucas if he spoke to Sami. Lucas says no and asks why she asks. Kate thought maybe they’d stay in touch. Lucas says he got a Christmas card and an official engagement announcement. Kate jokes that not even Roman got that while Philip suggests maybe she’s rubbing it in. Kate suggests maybe Lucas will get a chance to return the favor which Philip questions. Kate then reveals that Lucas has a new love in his life. Lucas reminds her that he told her not to say anything. Kate asks when they are going to find out who it is. Lucas says never which Kate questions. Lucas says it’s only been a few months, so he doesn’t want to scare her away. Lucas remarks that the way Kate’s reacted to every woman in his life, she would definitely scare her away. Kate says she’s mellowed in the last few years and just wants them to be happy. Lucas points out that Philip is happy and seeing someone. Lucas jokes that Philip is dating his granddaughter’s mother which Philip says sounds weird when he says it like that. Philip states that he and Gabi have been hanging out. Lucas asks how that’s going. Philip says it’s in the early stages but he hasn’t felt this way about anyone since. Kate stops him and says not to mention that woman’s name.

Gabi sits in shock hearing the news that Stefan is dead. Arianna says she’s so sorry. Gabi asks who told Rafe that. Rafe responds that Peter Blake told his siblings and then they confirmed it with Vivian. Gabi argues that it can’t be right because she would know it and feel it in her heart. Rafe knows it’s hard to hear. Gabi calls it a lie and says he can’t believe a maniac like Peter and insists that Vivian has to be lying because Stefan can’t be dead.

Marlena tells Roman that she’s used to helping people deal with grief and find their way through it to move on with their lives, but when it comes to herself, sometimes she has good days and somedays are like today. Roman understands Christmas is going to be a hard time. Marlena guesses it hasn’t been that long and she’s still in the grieving stages. Marlena cries that she can’t believe John is gone and she’s never going to see him again. Roman agrees that it hasn’t been that long. Marlena guesses she needs to be more patient with herself. Marlena apologizes for taking up his time on Christmas. Roman tells her that’s why he’s here and points out that she just spent all that time in the hospital, so he asks how she would feel about a field trip.

Philip and Lucas joke about Kate being over having an opinion on who they are seeing. Kate says it’s not an opinion to feel that woman’s name should not be said in polite company, especially on Christmas. Philip and Lucas joke that they agree not to say Chloe’s name. Kate responds that she’s just glad that she is out of their lives. Kate then tells Lucas that she did have some news about another ex of his, Bonnie. Lucas says that doesn’t count since he thought she was Adrienne. Philip guesses Kate’s talking about Bonnie’s new career. Kate informs Lucas that Bonnie is writing a romance novel and asks how Philip knew. Philip admits he saw the manuscript on Kate’s desk and was curious. Lucas asks what it’s about. Kate says she doesn’t know as she doesn’t read unsolicited material. Lucas insists she do so to let him know if he’s in it.

Steve thought Kayla had to work. Kayla explains that she got someone to cover so she could at least spend a little time with her family on Christmas. Alex and Stephanie welcome Kayla as she says she has missed them all. Steve says not as much as he missed her and kisses her. Alex jokes that they can go in the other room if they want some privacy while Steve brings up what he just walked in on. Stephanie says they are allowed some PDA since Kayla has barely seen Steve since he’s been living here. Steve responds that he’ll be home soon. Stephanie asks how soon. Steve says as soon as they get a handle on the fanatic who has been harassing her. Kayla asks if there’s been any progress on that front. Steve thinks they are getting closer.

Rafe tells Gabi that he’s the last person that wants to believe Vivian, but she sounded genuinely upset on the phone. Gabi argues that Vivian could be acting upset as she’s an expert at deceiving people and she’d do anything to keep Stefan away. Arianna asks if Gabi should at least consider that it might be true. Gabi says no because she does not believe it. Gabi questions why Vivian didn’t tell anyone if Stefan was truly dead. Rafe says that she said the DiMeras didn’t deserve to know. Gabi asks what about her since she was his wife and questions if she doesn’t get to pay respects. Gabi announces she’s booking a flight tonight to go see Vivian and demand to see Stefan. Rafe stops her and says they are working independently to confirm it and then shows her his phone where Vivian had sent him a photo of Stefan’s tombstone. Gabi notes that means she’s saying this happened a couple of months ago. Rafe confirms that Vivian said Stefan was sick for awhile and that’s why no one had heard from him. Gabi asks if she said how he died. Rafe responds that his heart finally gave out on him. Gabi starts to cry and remembers they said it was possible with his transplanted heart.

Roman and Marlena walk through the town square. Roman reminds her that when they were first married, they used to drive down Christmas Tree lane to see the lights and decorations. Roman asks if she and John kept up that tradition. Marlena confirms that they did and that seeing the town square decorated has lifted her spirits, so she thanks him for bringing her here. Roman says it lifted his spirits too to be here with her. Marlena thanks him and says she feels so lucky to have her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends all so caring. Roman assures they will never stop.

Philip points out that he’s featured in prominently in Stephanie’s book, it’s only fair that Lucas is in Bonnie’s. Lucas argues that he was duped so his time with Bonnie doesn’t count. Lucas asks what the book is about. Kate tells him not to worry about it since it’s not going anywhere. Philip asks what if it’s actually good and well written, feeling she owes it to Titan to at least read it. Kate rolls her eyes so Philip says nevermind. Philip says it was good to see them both and wishes them a merry Christmas. Lucas asks if he’s going on a hot date. Philip says they’ll see as he exits the Pub.

Gabi tells Rafe and Arianna that she doesn’t know why she’s so upset since it’s not like she and Stefan were together and he hurt her terribly, so she’s not going to waste any more tears on him. Gabi decides she needs to get some air. Rafe offers to go with her but Gabi says it’s okay. Arianna questions if she wants to be alone right now. Gabi says she’s sure and tells Arianna to stay and take care of Rafe while she just needs a little time alone. Gabi says she loves them and exits.

Steve explains that whoever the crazy fan is, they know he’s in Salem and left handed. Kayla asks if there are any leads. Steve says there is one guy who checks the boxes. Stephanie says that’s Jeremy Horton since he’s ambidextrous. Kayla prays it’s not him since Julie does not need any more drama in her life. Stephanie goes over Jeremy coming to town, telling her that he knows she’s Anastasia, getting outed by Leo, and then the letters start. Kayla asks what the plan is. Steve says right now it’s nothing which Kayla questions. Steve explains that if they confront him now, he could escalate from letters in to taking the obsession further.

Marlena thanks Roman for getting her out of the house. Roman says it was his pleasure and asks if she wants to keep walking. Marlena reminds him that he has to get home to his family. Roman invites her to come back to the Pub with him and says Kate would love to see her. Roman adds that he won’t take no for an answer, so Marlena accepts but says she won’t stay long. Roman says they will see as they head to the Pub.

Arianna asks if Rafe believes that Stefan is really dead. Rafe responds that his cop brain doesn’t want to believe it until he’s confirmed, but he doesn’t see what Vivian would gain from lying. Arianna says as upset as Gabi was, she’s so glad that Gabi has moved on with someone that makes her happy. Rafe agrees that Philip has been good for her. Arianna says they have a complicated history but he treats her like gold, though she doesn’t know what this will do for their relationship to have all these old feelings bubbling up again. Rafe encourages that Gabi is a strong woman, so maybe Stefan being gone will give her the closure she needs. Arianna says that’s if it doesn’t send her spiraling.

Gabi walks to the town square where Philip finds her and wishes her a merry Christmas. Philip says he was going to see her but had to stop by his room first to pick up her Christmas gift. Gabi calls that very sweet of him. Philip asks if she wants to hang out and go see a movie. Philip notes her sadness and asks what’s wrong.

Roman brings Marlena to the Pub. Kate and Lucas hug Marlena and wish her a merry Christmas. Roman heads to the back to get her a piece of cherry pie as Marlena sits with Kate and Lucas. Marlena asks if they are sure she’s not intruding since Roman insisted she come by. Lucas assures they are glad she did. Marlena asks how Lucas is and notes that Sami told her they are getting along very well which Lucas confirms. Marlena says that makes her happy and imagines it makes the kids happy too. Lucas says it does and asks if she talked to Will today. Marlena confirms she did and that Will is starting a new screenplay. Kate brings up that Titan has been approached about turning One Stormy Night in to a film and says that Will would be perfect to adapt it. Roman returns to the table and agrees that it would be great for Will but points out Titan doing some belt tightening and that movies can be risky. Kate says they can be but when they are approached by a reputable studio to turn the most talked about novel in America in to a motion picture, it could turn Titan’s cash flow for years and really change everything for Titan. Kate feels they just need to move on it while the buzz is hot. Roman mentions that Steve told him they’ve already got more buzz than they’d like.

Kayla feels they shouldn’t jump to conclusions based on Stephanie and Jeremy’s history. Steve assures that they are looking at other suspects since Stephanie’s book has sold a lot of copies. Alex remarks that sometimes the obvious choice is obvious for a reason. Steve says either way, he will be looking at any possible threats. Stephanie guesses that means he’s not moving out anytime soon. Kayla says she was going to keep this information until after dinner but Jada told her that she will station an officer outside of Stephanie’s apartment tonight, so Stephanie and Alex could have a nice Christmas alone while Steve can come home with her. Steve guesses that works. Kayla says she’s missed him so much as they hug while Alex kisses Stephanie and they are happy with the decision.

Philip asks Gabi what it is. Gabi informs him that she got some news tonight that she didn’t expect and she doesn’t know why she’s taking it so hard. Philip asks what the news is, so Gabi tells him that her ex-husband Stefan might be dead. Gabi doesn’t know why she’s so upset since Stefan cheated on her while she was in prison. Philip points out that she loved him. Philip questions her saying that he might be dead. Gabi explains that it all happened when Peter Blake was holding the DiMeras and Rafe talked to Vivian, who confirmed it with a picture of his headstone. Philip asks how it happened. Gabi says that his heart gave out in October. Gabi doesn’t understand why Vivian never bothered telling her. Philip suggests maybe Vivian thought she wouldn’t care. Gabi wishes she didn’t care as she told herself that she was over Stefan and that he was dead to her, so she doesn’t understand why she’s feeling this way. Philip asks what way she is feeling. Gabi says it’s like her whole world just fell apart.

Rafe tells Arianna that they are not going to let Gabi spiral out of control. Rafe says he will do everything he can to confirm the information and then they will be there to support Gabi. Rafe encourages that Gabi will get through this challenge like she has every other challenge in her life. Rafe adds that Gabi wouldn’t want Arianna to get all worked up over this when she has school to worry about. Rafe mentions hearing that Arianna got an internship at DiMera which she confirms. Arianna asks if Gabi also told him that she tried to make her turn it down. Rafe confirms he heard that too. Arianna questions what Gabi is worried about when she’s just going to be in the mail room. Arianna remarks that she and Kate both thought Gabi was being ridiculous. Rafe then questions what Kate has to do with this.

Kate comments that being in the public eye can bring out the crazies and it comes with the territory. Marlena asks what’s going on. Roman explains that Stephanie have been receiving some alarmingly personal fan mail. Kate calls them more like love letters and says that Steve has been on high alert. Roman brings up Steve camping out at Stephanie and Alex’s apartment. Kate assures that they are taking it seriously by increasing security. Roman says it’s still wearing on Steve, especially since he’s basically running Black Patch on his own, so he’s under a lot of stress. Marlena then steps away to get some water.

After eating dinner, Steve admits to Alex that he was skeptical of his lasagna but he hit out of the park. Alex admits he completely destroyed his first attempt. Steve tells him that he did Adrienne proud. Steve knows he hasn’t made things easy on him when it comes to Stephanie. Alex gets that he’s protecting his daughter. Steve wants to thank Alex for taking good care of Stephanie and he’s glad that she has him in her life. Alex says that means a lot and thanks him. Alex says he loves Stephanie and would do anything for her which Steve says is music to his ears. Kayla and Stephanie come in and thank them for an amazing dinner. They wish a merry Christmas as Steve and Kayla exit together. Steve calls out to remind them to lock all of the locks. Stephanie then jumps in to Alex’s arms as they kiss.

Arianna informs Rafe that Kate helped her get the internship since she wanted to work for Titan but they weren’t taking interns, so Kate helped her get the internship at DiMera. Rafe calls that nice of her. Arianna asks what the problem is. Rafe responds that he’s just surprised since Titan is DiMera’s competition. Arianna points out that Kate used to work there and is close with Chad, so she knows just as much about the company as anyone else.

Roman goes to Marlena and apologizes, hoping he didn’t ruin her night. Marlena assures that he didn’t and that she’s so grateful that he included her in this. Marlena says it was just the mention of Steve having to run Black Patch on his own that really triggered her. Marlena knows nobody mentioned John’s name but that is the reason that Steve has to work alone. Marlena cries that it’s so hard and apologizes for falling apart. Roman tells her no more apologizing and that he’s always there for her. Roman hugs Marlena as she cries while Kate looks over at them. Lucas tells Kate that he got a text from Allie, sending her love and wishing a merry Christmas. Lucas asks if Kate’s okay. Kate says she’s good.

Philip understands that Gabi loved Stefan and thought she lost him once before, so he’s sure this brings back a lot of memories. Gabi apologizes as she’s sure her ex is the last thing Philip wants to hear about on Christmas. Philip is glad she’s sharing it with him and asks what he can do to help. Gabi responds that he’s already doing it as he hugs her. Gabi mentions leaving Arianna and Rafe at home and she doesn’t think she’s ready to go back yet, so Philip invites her back to his place to watch a movie or just talk. Philip jokes that they can order the entire dessert menu from room service. Gabi agrees that she’d like that, so they head in to the Salem Inn together.

Alex asks Stephanie if they are really all alone for Christmas. Stephanie jokes that’s if he doesn’t count the armed policeman in the hallway. Stephanie thanks Alex for her Christmas gift of a signed copy of Payment Deferred by C.S. Forester. Alex remembers her saying how much she liked it as Stephanie says mystery is her favorite in fiction. Alex gives Stephanie another gift that he says couldn’t be opened in front of her parents while Stephanie says she got him something too for a little late night fun. Alex jokes that they can recreate something from her book while Stephanie suggests they start writing their own story together.

Steve and Kayla walk through the town square. Steve says it was clever of her how she smuggled him out of Stephanie’s apartment. Kayla says she wanted some time with him. Steve mentions talking to Tripp and Joey about how excited they are to travel to China for Tripp and Wendy’s wedding. Kayla wishes they were there but says there are some perks of going home with her husband. Steve points out that they are under the mistletoe and it’s still Christmas. They wish each other a merry Christmas as they kiss.

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At the Horton house, Jeremy helps Julie set up for Christmas. Julie thanks him for helping as Jeremy says he’s missed this tradition. Julie is glad they could carry on the tradition as she didn’t think they would have much of a Christmas with Chad and the others missing. Jeremy says them being found is reason to celebrate. Julie notes that now they still have to face the custody battle. Jeremy says that will be tough no matter who wins, but at least Jack and Jennifer are bringing the kids back for the holidays. Julie remarks that with any luck, Jennifer and Chad won’t kill each other.

JJ goes to the hospital to see Chad and they embrace. JJ tells him that as soon as he heard Chad was back and that Theo was in the hospital, he got on the first flight and came straight there. Chad talks about how he can’t wait to see his kids again. JJ assures that they were really happy to hear he’s okay. Chad adds that it’s hard to be happy with Theo hurt so bad. JJ mentions that he was just in Theo’s room. JJ talks about how it brought back memories of watching Theo fight for his life after he shot him.

Eli and Lani walk through the town square. Lani says she hated leaving Paulina and Abe when they are so worried about Theo. Eli reminds her that they want them to enjoy their holiday with their twins. Lani hopes for a Christmas miracle like they had when Jules and Carver were born. Eli calls that the best ever and can’t believe their twins are another year older. Lani says time flies when having fun and watching them grow up has been the most rewarding time of their life as they kiss.

Sarah goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and wishes Maggie a merry Christmas. Sarah wants to take Victoria to the town square to see the big Christmas tree. Maggie says she’d love to join her but she still has presents to wrap to get to Julie’s. Sarah says she will just meet her there then. Sarah asks what Maggie was reading when she walked in. Maggie reveals it’s a manuscript for an upcoming novel titled “One Rainy Afternoon” by Bonnie Lockhart.

Lani tells Eli what an amazing man and husband he is. Lani talks about everything he did to bring Theo and the DiMeras home safely. Eli credits Rafe and his partner for breaking the case wide open. Lani jokes about his fake humble act. Lani decides they will go get the twins and get to Julie’s. Eli brings Lani to underneath the mistletoe as they kiss.

Sarah questions Maggie about Bonnie writing a romance novel. Maggie says it seems that Anastasia Sands inspired her. Maggie asks about work and if there’s any news on Theo. Sarah responds that he’s stable but still unconscious. Maggie calls it sad and says her heart goes out to Abe. Sarah is thankful that Kristen is doing better and none of the other kidnap victims were harmed. Maggie mentions speaking to Julie and that she’s thrilled that Chad was found alright. Sarah mentions seeing him at the hospital for a few minutes and he seemed in good spirits. Maggie says that’s probably because he will see his kids soon since apparently Jack and Jennifer are driving back from Boston with them. Sarah says that must be awkward with the custody suit. Sarah adds that she’s glad she and Xander don’t have to fight it out over Victoria over the holidays. Maggie agrees that Xander has been surprisingly mature. Sarah admits she wasn’t expecting Xander to do what she asked, but he’s doing the right thing for his daughter and stepping aside.

Chad knows it must be hard for JJ to relive those memories but encourages that Theo pulled through once, so he will pull through again. JJ talks about Theo forgiving him and they got close, but when he rejoined the police force, he screwed all that up. Chad argues that JJ made the best decision for him. JJ thinks deep down, he knew it would make Theo angry but he pushed it all down like he pushed Theo away and messed up their friendship. Chad encourages that they worked it out once, so they’ll do it again. JJ hopes that he gets the chance.

Xander goes to the Kiriakis Mansion with a big present. Maggie tells him that he wasted a trip since Sarah is not there. Xander reveals that he knows as he waited her to leave. Xander then informs Maggie that the gift is for her and wishes her a merry Christmas.

Sarah walks Victoria through the town square and runs in to Brady. They wish each other a merry Christmas. Brady thought Sarah would be at Julie’s already. Sarah says they are on their way but she wanted to show Victoria the Christmas tree. Sarah asks how Rachel is. Brady says she’s good and baking cookies with Marlena, so he came to get her favorite dinner because they didn’t know she would be home. Brady calls it the best Christmas present he could’ve gotten.

JJ promises Chad that Jack and Jennifer only took the kids to Boston to keep them safe and he tagged along to protect them. Chad assures that he knows they just want to do what’s best for the kids, even if they don’t agree on what that is. Chad adds that he will never let anyone take his children away from him. JJ says nothing will be resolved today and it’s Christmas, so he suggests they head home.

Julie finishes a call with Hope, who is on a trip to Hawaii with Bo. Jennifer and Jack then return home with Thomas and Charlotte. They wish each other a merry Christmas. Thomas asks where Chad is. Julie says he’ll be right along and he will be so happy that they’ve come home. Julie gives them cookies. Chad and JJ then arrive. Chad wishes them a merry Christmas. Charlotte rushes up and hugs Chad and then Thomas does the same. Chad says he missed them and loves them so much.

Sarah tells Brady that she checked on Kristen before she left the hospital and she seemed to be doing much better. Brady is sure the visit from Rachel helped a lot. Sarah hopes that she doesn’t have a setback when she goes to prison. Brady reveals that’s actually not going to happen as Kristen has decided to recant her statement. Brady states that Kristen planned to take that secret to the grave, but Rachel is determined to tell the truth that she’s the one who shot EJ. Sarah is surprised and asks how Brady feels about that. Brady thinks he’s proud of Rachel for owning up to what she did and calls it really brave of her. Brady adds that Kristen also did something brave and selfless by going to prison to protect her daughter and he didn’t think she had that in her. Sarah talks about being a parent changing you and how she’s witnessing that with Xander. Brady asks how that’s going. Sarah says that Xander agreed to stay away from her and Victoria, which she didn’t think he had in him either.

Xander tells Maggie to go ahead and open her gift. Maggie feels he’s trying to butter her up but says it won’t work. Maggie says that she tolerates him for the sake of the company. Xander tells Maggie to open the gift and if she doesn’t like it, she can give it right back or throw it in the trash. Maggie then opens the gift, revealing a brand new portrait of Victor.

Jeremy asks JJ how everything is. JJ says that Jack and Jennifer are pretty tense, so they should brace themselves for an awkward family dinner. Jeremy suggests maybe they just need a chance to hedge everything out first. JJ says he’ll try to help that along. Jeremy takes Thomas and Charlotte upstairs to play Mario Kart. JJ then takes Julie to join them. Jennifer tells Chad that the kids were so excited to have him back. Chad says he missed them very much. Jennifer is sorry they didn’t get them there to greet him when he got home. Jack blames the holiday traffic. Chad says it’s okay as Julie and JJ told him why they took the kids and he thanks them for taking such good care of them while he was going through all of this. Jennifer says they really were so worried about him and prayed every night for him to come home. Jack adds that Thomas cried himself to sleep every night that Chad was missing, afraid that he might not see him again or be able to tell him how much he loves him. Jack states that seeing how upset the kids were when they heard what happened to him made them think that maybe they are going about the whole custody situation all wrong and maybe there’s another way to do it where they can all get on the same page. Chad says with trying to take his kids away, there’s no real middle ground. Jennifer says they will never know if they take it to court. Chad asks what they suggest. Jennifer says that Justin proposed taking it to mediation. Jack says it will still be legal but maybe it would bring about a third option. Chad says he appreciates that but there is no world where he will be okay with any outcome where his kids are not with him. Eli and Lani arrive and tell them that the twins are asleep and joke about Johnny and Chanel tiring them out instead of the other way around. Jeremy and JJ return so Chad asks about the Mario Kart game. They tell him that they lost but Julie is still going strong, so Chad goes to check on them. Jack decides he’s ready for egg nog, so he and Eli go to get some. Lani notes that JJ was really quiet at the hospital. JJ didn’t think her family needed to hear from him, since the last time Theo was fighting for his life like that was because of him. Lani says she’s been where he is and shot an innocent man in the line of duty which is something you never get over. Lani encourages that he’s not alone and she’s there if he ever needs someone to talk to. JJ thanks her and says he really appreciates her saying that. Eli thanks Jeremy for staying with Julie the past few months since it’s been tough on her with Doug III moving out. Lucas then arrives. Jennifer hugs him and says she’s so glad he’s there.

Maggie tells Xander that she doesn’t know what to say. Xander says she doesn’t have to say anything and it’s the least he could do after destroying the old portrait which hurt Maggie and took away something that gave her comfort. Maggie admits the loss was less after finding out the truth about Konstantin. Xander says this portrait isn’t tainted by him, so he hopes it just reminds her of Victor. Maggie tearfully thanks him and admits it means a lot to her as she misses Victor so much. Xander admits he does too, despite everything that happened between them. Maggie hopes he knows that Victor loved him very much.

Brady jokes with Sarah about having complicated feelings about their exes. Sarah says it would be easier if they just hated them. Brady asks how Sarah is doing with the first Christmas since divorcing. Sarah says it’s not like she and Xander haven’t been there before. Sarah notes that the divorce isn’t finalized yet but she knows in her heart and soul that the marriage is truly over. Brady says it sounds like she’s made peace with it. Sarah thinks Xander not fighting her for custody is making it easier and taken a load off her mind. Sarah adds that the other thing that’s been making it easier is Brady. Sarah admits his friendship has been her rock the last few months. Brady says he could say the same about her.

Julie returns to the living room with Thomas and Charlotte as they joke about their game of Mario Kart. Julie then goes to get more cookies from the kitchen as Maggie arrives and wishes them all a merry Christmas. Julie asks where Victoria is. Maggie is surprised Sarah isn’t there as they left way before her and wonders what’s keeping them.

Brady tells Sarah that he should get back to Marlena’s before Rachel wonders where he is. Sarah says they’ll be late to Julie’s also. They wish each other a merry Christmas. Victoria drops a toy so Brady picks it up for her. Sarah then points out that they are under the mistletoe, so she and Brady kiss.

Maggie tells Julie about Xander surprising her with a new portrait of Victor. Julie brings Thomas and Charlotte the next plate of cookies. Julie says it warms her heart to see all their faces here. Julie notes that only Shawn had to work but he will come over after. Jennifer is happy that JJ and Lucas joined them. Lucas talks about his excitement for dinner. Julie says there’s so many wonderful faces there and points out Chad being with them as one of the luckiest events. Jennifer tells Chad that they are happy and grateful that he’s home, so they toast to Chad. Sarah then arrives with Victoria. Maggie asks if they got stuck in traffic. Sarah says she just got a little distracted. Julie says they are just in time to hang the ornaments. Julie didn’t think they would have a very merry Christmas this year because so many of them were absent, but Eli and Lani reminded her that in the bleakest of times, they need their traditions most. Julie calls it a blessing for them all to be together and hang the ornaments on the tree in the home where they’ve all shared, learned, and loved so much. Julie talks about every ornament having a name on it that represents life, some that are gone forever and some that are just beginning. Julie calls it a tradition that makes them family and that’s what they celebrate on all the days of their lives. Charlotte exclaims that she wants to hang her ornament, so Chad brings her and Thomas to the tree and they hang their ornaments along with Abigail’s. Jack, Jennifer, and JJ hang their ornaments next and they all hug. Eli and Lani hang their ornaments along with the ornaments for their twins Jules and Carver. Jeremy hangs his ornament along with his dad Mike’s. Lucas hangs his and Bill’s. Maggie then hangs her ornament along with Mickey and Victor’s next to Doug and Julie’s.

Xander hangs the new portrait of Victor at the Kiriakis Mansion.

Sarah picks up the ornaments for her and Victoria, but leaves behind Xander’s ornament.

Xander looks up at the portrait of Victor and then sees a framed photo of Sarah and Victoria on the mantle which makes him emotional.

Sarah hangs her and Victoria’s ornaments on the tree. The rest of the tree is filled with ornaments for Belle, Shawn, Laura, Hope, Ciara, Bo, and Zack. Thomas and Charlotte hang ornaments for Stephanie and Arianna as Julie hugs them. Julie asks if that’s everyone. JJ jokes that he doesn’t think they could fit anymore. Julie says there’s always room for one more. Eli thinks it looks great but points out that they are forgetting one very special tradition, they have to sing. Julie says Doug would be so pleased that he remembered. Thomas asks what they should sing. Chad asks what was Doug’s favorite carol. Julie thinks Doug would like them to sing Thomas’s favorite carol, so Chad tells him to take it away. Thomas then begins singing Silent Night and they all join in.

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At the hospital, Chad asks EJ if there’s any update on Theo. EJ says he hasn’t woken up yet but he’s praying that he will and asks how Kristen is. Chad says she’s doing better. Chad asks if any decision has been made on whether or not to keep Peter on life support. EJ says no but they need to let his doctors know soon. Chad says Kristen will need to weigh in on that. EJ agrees but says at the moment, he thinks it might be too much to ask of her.

Sarah checks on Kristen in her hospital room. Sarah tells her that with some antibiotics and a little bit of rest, she should be back on her feet in no time. Kristen remarks that she’ll be back on her feet and going nowhere. Sarah says that despite the circumstances, what Kristen did was heroic as she saved her family. Kristen responds that Peter is her family too and asks how he’s doing. Sarah says there’s been no change. Kristen clarifies that she wasn’t trying to kill Peter and was just trying to stop him from hurting anyone. Sarah points out that she did that and now because of that, Abe is back with Theo and Chad is being reunited with his kids. Kristen remarks that her child is at Bayview. Kristen tells Sarah that she tried to reach Rachel but they said it was past call hours. Kristen asks if they can try again now or if she can just get a message to Rachel to let her know she’s there and didn’t abandon her. Sarah agrees to see what she can do.

Johnny finishes a call at home and says he’ll send along his well wishes to Theo and his family. Johnny tells Chanel that was an old friend of Theo’s from South Africa and his phone has been ringing nonstop. Chanel says Theo had a lot of friends. Johnny’s phone rings again so Chanel says she can take Trey with her to the hospital if he wants to stay and answer calls but Johnny says he wants to be with his family as this is Trey’s first Christmas and he wants it to be special, so they are all going to go see Theo together.

Abe and Paulina are at Theo’s side at the hospital. Abe tells Paulina that she can go home to rest but Paulina refuses to go anywhere and declares that she will stay here with him until Theo opens his eyes.

Brady goes to the hospital with flowers and sees Sarah. They wish each other a Merry Christmas. Brady asks how she’s doing. Sarah says it’s been a little nuts around here. Brady says the flowers are for Kristen and asks how she’s doing. Sarah responds that physically she’s fine, but mentally and emotionally she’s been through a lot as she knows Rachel is at Bayview. Brady says it has to be killing her. Sarah says that Rachel must be thrilled that her mom is back. Brady says he hasn’t told her yet but she said that’s all she wants for Christmas. Brady adds that he’s going to see Rachel next but had to see Kristen first.

Rachel is in her room at Bayview and complains that this Christmas sucks. Marlena then arrives to surprise her and says she thinks they can do something about that. Rachel excitedly runs to hug Marlena and tells her how much she missed her. Marlena says now that she’s out of the hospital, they can spend a lot more time together. Rachel wishes they could do it at home. Marlena says she knows, but that she has a very special Christmas present for her.

EJ tells Chad that he’s sorry his kids aren’t there. Chad understands Jack and Jennifer taking them to Boston because of all the danger around here. Chad says there’s a snowstorm there, so the earliest he could get a flight out is tomorrow afternoon, otherwise he’d be on a flight now. EJ asks if Jennifer plans to continue pursuing the ridiculous custody battle. Chad guesses they will find out.

Brady goes to visit Kristen in her hospital room and brings her flowers, saying he’s very sorry for everything she went through. Kristen says to forget about her as she needs to know about Rachel. Kristen questions how Brady could let their girl go to Bayview. Brady tries to explain that she’s getting help and that he hates it as much as she does. Brady admits there were signs that he should’ve seen but didn’t. Kristen acknowledges that it’s not all on him. Brady agrees that part of the reason he failed their little girl is because he was kept in the dark. Brady asks Kristen why she didn’t tell him the truth.

Chad goes to the town square and runs in to Cat, who is shocked to see him.

Abe and Paulina talk to Theo about extending Christmas so they can all celebrate together when he comes home.

Johnny and Chanel arrive at the hospital with baby Trey where they see EJ seated in the waiting area. Chanel decides to take Trey to the gift shop to find something for Theo while Johnny approaches EJ. Johnny tells EJ that he’s glad he’s okay.

Brady tells Kristen that Rachel is his daughter too and she didn’t trust him to protect her. Kristen argues that what happened with EJ was too much and she couldn’t put that weight on him. Brady questions putting it all on herself and letting him believe she was a monster that put Rachel through hell for nothing. Kristen says she’d rather that than have him look at Rachel differently. Brady argues that they’ve deal with Rachel’s behavior issues for years and he loves her just as much. Kristen says it’s not about loving her and compares it to how she loves Peter, but what he did in the crypt changes how she looks at him. Brady says it’s not the same. Kristen asks how it’s different, pointing out that Rachel picked up a gun and pointed it at her uncle EJ. Kristen argues that she would do anything for their daughter. Brady says part of him is really upset at Kristen for making this enormous decision on her own, but part of him is really grateful.

EJ tells Johnny that when he was in the crypt, he kept replaying their last conversation. Johnny admits he did too and he’s glad they are talking now. EJ brings up Rita telling him that he agreed to take the reins at DiMera and they are very grateful. Johnny insists that it’s only temporary until Theo recovers. EJ understands but points out that Theo is facing a long recovery so Johnny may be needed as CEO longer than anticipated, so he hopes Johnny is willing to stick around. Johnny agrees to do whatever it takes to help the family. Johnny brings up EJ being back now. EJ says he will support him however he wants. Johnny says he appreciates that and wishes EJ a merry Christmas. EJ wishes him a merry Christmas as well.

Paulina gets a call and steps out to answer it. Abe remains at Theo’s side and recalls praying he would wake up when he was shot and he did. Abe calls that a Christmas miracle and tearfully prays for another one.

Chanel runs in to Sarah at the hospital with Trey. Sarah asks how she is since she knows it’s really hard to wait for test results. Chanel doesn’t want to jump to conclusions but she’s pretty sure she knows what the results are going to be. Chanel says she’s trying her best to pretend everything’s fine but admits it’s really hard. Sarah knows she doesn’t want to tell Paulina and Abe while Theo is in the hospital, but suggests telling Johnny but Chanel says not on Christmas and not until she knows what’s going on with her as there’s no reason to make him worry too.

Cat rushes up to Chad and hugs her, saying thank God that he’s okay. Chad admits he thought about her a lot and was really hoping he’d get to see her again.

Marlena brings Rachel to the hospital. Rachel tells her that she can’t believe she gets to go home for Christmas and thanks Marlena. Rachel then sees Sarah, who says it’s so good to see her. Sarah says she got her letter and it meant a lot to her. Rachel apologizes for what she did. Sarah says she knows and assures they are all good. Sarah asks what they are up to. Rachel responds that she’s going home for Christmas. Sarah excitedly says she knows that will make some people very happy.

Kristen understands why Brady would be angry but says she needs to know how Rachel is doing. Brady says that she hates being at Bayview but her doctors are encouraged that she’s starting to open up in therapy and respond to medications, so she’s making progress. Brady adds that he’s made headway on the legal front and told Belle everything that’s going on. Brady assures Kristen that Belle understands that Kristen only confessed to protect Rachel and since the case is closed, Belle is under no pressure to file new charges. Brady says there’s a good chance the case will be sealed with Rachel being a minor. Kristen stops him and declares that there is no way Rachel will ever come forward and that she will not recant. Kristen states that she is going from here back to prison and he will tell Belle to do nothing about it. Brady says he can’t do that because Rachel knows that Kristen went to prison for something she didn’t do and remembers what happened. Kristen argues that she will convince her. Kristen tells Brady that she will not have Rachel be judged like her family has been. Kristen says she was afraid of what Brady would think of Rachel if he knew the truth, but she’s more afraid of what the world will think. Brady repeats there’s a good chance her record will be sealed. Kristen complains that this is Salem and it will get out in two seconds ruining their daughter’s future. Brady questions Kristen going back to prison for something she didn’t do. Kristen says if it means protecting her daughter, she is. Sarah then comes in and asks for a moment with Brady. Brady says it’s not a good time but Sarah says it’s important. Brady tells Kristen they are not done here as he exits with Sarah.

Marlena tells Rachel that they are about to read the Christmas story at the hospital and then they will head home together. Rachel complains that it would be better if she didn’t have to go back to Bayview tonight. Marlena encourages taking it one moment at a time. Marlena says the fun may start sooner than she thought as Brady approaches. Rachel excitedly rushes up to hug him. Marlena hopes he’s not upset that she did this without asking him first. Brady says not at all, but points out that he asked for a pass for today but they denied it, so he asks how Marlena managed it. Marlena explains that the medical director at Bayview is a longtime colleague, so she asked for a one day pass and they agreed. Brady says he’s so thrilled to have her here and thanks Marlena for making that happen. Rachel asks Brady to come see the Christmas decorations. Brady says first he has to tell her something that’s actually great news.

Paulina returns to Abe in Theo’s room. Abe asks if she’s alright. Paulina says they are preparing for the Christmas story and that she found some people to say hi to Theo as she brings in Johnny and Chanel. Chanel brought flowers and encourages Theo to come back to them. Johnny talks about keeping the CEO spot warm for him until he gets back. Paulina says they can talk about that later and focus on giving Theo all the positive healing energy.

Brady returns to Kristen’s room with Rachel. Rachel runs in to Kristen’s arms and they both cry as they embrace. Kristen calls this the best Christms present. Brady says he’ll give them some time alone. Kristen thanks him as he exits.

Cat asks how Chad is. Chad says he’s not bad for being stuck in a crypt. Chad calls it hell and says they weren’t sure they would ever make it out, but it did give him a lot of time to think on his life and his choices. Chad reiterates that as much as he wanted to see Cat again, he can’t lose his kids. Cat assures that she completely understands. Chad says he’s getting pastries for everyone at the hospital while Cat says she has so many things to do. Cat wishes Chad a merry Christmas and walks away.

Marlena approaches the Christmas tree at the hospital and gets emotional until Brady returns and tells her that Kristen and Rachel are having some mom and daughter time. Brady comments on the moment when they saw each other and that it was adorable. Brady thanks Marlena for making it happen. Marlena calls it her pleasure. Brady notes that Rachel’s doctors say she’s making progress, so he’s hoping to have her home for good soon. Marlena asks if Brady is coming by for Christmas. Brady assures that he wouldn’t miss it. Marlena acknowledges that it won’t be the same and a lot sadder without John there but she realizes she feels John around her all the time.

Kristen asks how Rachel is. Rachel says she’s fine and asks about her. Kristen says she’s wonderful now that she’s here. Rachel asks if she was scared while she was away. Kristen admits she was a little bit, but she kept thinking about her. Kristen asks if Rachel is scared at Bayview. Rachel says she is a little but she thinks about how brave and strong Kristen is and that helps her. Kristen mentions that Brady says she’s getting better. Rachel responds that she’ll get better even faster now that Kristen is home. Rachel brings up everyone saying she ran away from prison which Kristen assures is not true. Kristen tells Rachel that she loves her and will never leave her if she didn’t have to.

Marlena tells Brady that she’s going to check on Theo while Rachel is with Kristen. Brady says he’ll be there. Sarah then comes back over to Brady and says that Rachel seemed a little uneasy around her so she decided to give them space. Sarah mentions that Rachel apologized to her again and she assured her again that everything between them is fine. Brady is sure that will help with her healing. Sarah says she’s sure being home with everyone for the holidays will be good for her as well. Brady calls it Marlena magic. Brady asks if Sarah is going to get to be home with Victoria. Sarah confirms that she will be leaving after the reading of the Christmas story, even if EJ is the one reading it this year. Cat arrives at the hospital and brings EJ a coffee from the bakery. Cat tells EJ that she’s glad to see him back as they were all worried. EJ says whenever he’s down, he always bounces back stronger than before. EJ wishes Cat a merry Christmas and says she didn’t have to come to work today. Cat says she wanted to see him and make sure he had everything he needs. EJ acknowledges her going above and beyond and says he’s very lucky to have her. EJ hugs Cat as Chad arrives at the hospital and sees them.

Rachel tells Kristen that she’s sorry as she never wanted her to go to prison for something she did. Kristen says it’s not her fault as it was her choice. Kristen wishes she could’ve spared her going to Bayview. Rachel says it’s okay and she’s going to get better so much faster now that Kristen is coming home. Kristen then informs Rachel that she isn’t going back home as she has to go back to prison. Rachel questions why. Kristen explains that she confessed to a crime, so she has to serve out her sentence. Rachel cries that she will tell them she did it and they can take her to prison instead. Kristen tells her no but Rachel declares that she won’t let her go back to prison.

EJ welcomes the kids to the Salem University Hospital annual Christmas party and begins to read the Christmas story. Paulina, Abe, Marlena, Johnny, and Chanel look on from nearby. Paulina remarks that the Christmas story is being read by the devil himself. Johnny comments that Trey is excited to hear it. Abe thanks Marlena for looking in on Theo. Sarah comes over and pulls Chanel aside to inform her that her test results are in.

Kristen tells Rachel that she doesn’t have to worry and she will handle it. Rachel insists that she can’t go back. Kristen reminds her that she can visit. Brady comes back in and asks what’s wrong. Rachel tells him that she doesn’t want Kristen to go back to prison and she wants to tell the truth about EJ. Rachel pleads with Brady to let her. Brady tells her that they are reading the Christmas story and after the holidays, he and Kristen will have a talk about it. Rachel argues that he can say it in front of her as she doesn’t want any secrets. Rachel asks if Brady thinks Kristen should go back to prison. Brady responds that he doesn’t and he thinks the truth should come out that what happened to EJ was an accident. Kristen worries that not everyone will believe that. Rachel doesn’t care as she wants to tell the truth and calls it her choice. Kristen tells Brady that this can’t be Rachel’s decision as she’s just a child. Brady tells her that Belle said their office handles cases with minors very gently. Brady knows they all want to protect Rachel, but she wants to tell the truth and he thinks it’s right for both of them. Brady adds that Kristen should not be in prison for something she didn’t do. Rachel pleads with Kristen to listen to Brady and not go back to prison because she needs her here with her. Brady declares that whatever it is, they will get through it together.

EJ continues reading the Christmas story. Chad and Cat exchange looks. Johnny watches over Trey and realizes Chanel is no longer beside him.

Theo remains unconscious in his hospital bed.

Brady and Kristen hold Rachel’s hands as they sit together.

Chanel returns to Johnny’s side and informs him that her test results just came back, so Johnny asks what they said. Chanel then announces to Johnny that she’s pregnant, shocking him as they hug.

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