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Days of Our Lives Update

 

Update written by Joseph

Jada goes to visit Bobby at Bayview. Bobby jokes with her about joining him for breakfast. Jada tells him this is not a social call as she is there on official police business since he told her if she came back, they could talk about the murder of Li Shin. Bobby thinks back to seeing Connie crying in the park about Li. Jada then warns Bobby that if he doesn’t tell her what he knows, he will never see her again. Bobby then says that he will tell her everything.

Connie cooks breakfast at the apartment for her and her imagination of Li.

Ava goes to see Kristen at the DiMera Mansion. Kristen tells Ava that she will be in charge of recruiting new assets for the company. Ava says she can do that but asks why she couldn’t sign at the office. Kristen explains that she’s having the office deep cleaned from the stench of EJ and asks if there’s a problem. Ava reminds Kristen that Gabi lives here and she’d like to minimize the chance of running in to her since she slept with her husband.

Gabi wakes Stefan up in bed with kisses but he turns away from her. Gabi questions Stefan not wanting to make love to her. Stefan responds that he has a headache caused by her. Gabi argues that they already talked about what happened at the press conference. Stefan states that what happened is that Gabi deliberately blew EJ’s life up when he begged her and she promised him that she wouldn’t say anything about Jude being Eric’s child, but she gleefully announced it to the public. Gabi argues that she never technically promised a thing and questions why they are talking about EJ or talking at all, since she thought Stefan wouldn’t be able to keep his hands off of her after months and months apart. Gabi decides she has a headache now too so she gets out of bed and exits.

Connie’s vision of Li talks about Connie being in a good mood considering she just found out that someone saw her after the murder. Connie says she’s not worried about Bobby since they made an agreement that he wouldn’t tell anybody about her and she would get rid of his romantic rival, Rafe. Her vision of Li asks if she’s going to murder Rafe like she did to him. Connie remarks that what happened to Li was a crime of passion and claims it wasn’t her fault. Connie flashes back to that night with Li and says that if he only said yes to her wanting to date him, things would be so different now.

Rafe goes to see Marlena and says he’s sorry to bother her at home. Marlena says it’s okay as Rafe brings up Jada talking to her about visiting Bobby. Rafe says he knows Marlena can’t tell him what they talked about but asks for her professional opinion on if she thinks Bobby is telling the truth about Li Shin’s murder. Marlena admits it could be a fabrication to get her to come see him again. Rafe agrees and asks if she thinks it’s okay for Jada to be alone with Bobby in his mental state. Marlena responds that from what she’s seen, Bobby isn’t dangerous but Rafe worries that could change. Marlena states that Bayview is a very secure place and doctors are very close by when there are visitors. Marlena adds that someone with mental illness is more likely to be the victim of a crime. Rafe still doesn’t like Jada being alone with Bobby.

Jada asks Bobby again who killed Li Shin. Bobby thinks back to Connie offering to take care of Rafe for him if he keeps her name out of this. Jada asks Bobby again what he saw on the night of Li’s murder. Bobby then begins having a headache and suddenly turns back in to Everett, asking why Jada is calling him Bobby.

Rafe tells Marlena that he knows Jada is more than capable of taking care of herself. Marlena understands Rafe is concerned about her emotionally. Rafe says he knows Jada cares about Bobby and wants to help him while Stephanie believed these visits would cause Everett to re-emerge but it seems to have the opposite effect. Marlena talks about Bobby being determined to protect Everett. Rafe asks if there’s any way of changing that. Marlena says they understand what caused Bobby emerging and now they just want to get Everett back.

Jada tells “Everett” that he’s in Bayview. Everett says last he remembers, he was with her and Stephanie in his room at the Salem Inn and they were talking. Jada tells him to hold tight while she calls someone to tell them that he had a breakthrough.

Connie tells her vision of Li that it all started going wrong when he started seeing Melinda Trask and flashes back to Li turning her down and telling her to get out of his apartment before threatening to call the police which then led to Connie stabbing Li when he turned around.

Kristen tells Ava that the only way Gabi will find out that she slept with Stefan is by overhearing her talking about it. Ava feels it’s uncomfortable to be around Gabi and Stefan together. Kristen says she understands and she’ll never invite her over again. Kristen then tells Ava to just keep her mouth shut about it. Gabi then walks in and asks what she’s keeping her mouth shut about. Kristen claims she has to take a call and exits. Ava then tells Gabi that she’s there because Kristen put her in charge of business affairs at DiMera. Gabi says she hasn’t heard. Ava says they haven’t put out the press release yet. Gabi congratulates Ava. Ava congratulates Gabi too on being let go from prison. Gabi then tells Ava that there is something she needs to talk to her about. Ava asks what it is. Gabi says it’s about her and her husband. Ava asks what about them. Gabi tells Ava that she knows after Gil died, Clyde forced Ava and Stefan to run drugs through the bistro. Ava talks about having no choice since Clyde was threatening her son. Gabi acknowledges that Stefan also felt he had no choice with Clyde threatening her. Gabi tells Ava that she’s grateful to her because she knows she had to make sacrifices to go along with this deal to keep her safe and she’s also grateful that Stefan didn’t have to go through the ordeal alone. Stefan then walks in and asks if he’s interrupting something. Gabi says she was just on her way out and exits the mansion. Stefan then asks Ava what the hell that was about.

Connie tells her vision of Li that it wasn’t her fault, blaming Gabi and Melinda for him rejecting her and that none of this would’ve happened otherwise. Connie flashes back to sending a text to Gabi so that she would find Li’s body and then hiding when Gil Carter showed up and dropped his black book upon seeing Li on the ground. Connie talks about the odds of Gil picking that moment to stop by looking for Ava.

“Everett” tells Jada that he’s just a little disoriented and asks how long he’s been here. Jada says it’s been a few weeks. Everett guesses she was right that he really did have D.I.D. Marlena arrives and tells Everett that it’s so good to see him. Everett doesn’t understand how he ended up here. Marlena explains that his doctors thought he would do better with in patient care. Everett asks if he consented to that. Marlena admits it was involuntary because they were concerned about him and Bobby had taken over. Everett then claims that Bobby’s gone and he’s back, so he’d really like to get out of here.

Stefan questions what the hell Ava is even doing in his house. Kristen returns and reveals that she asked her there because Ava is her friend and employee which Stefan questions. Ava informs him that Kristen just gave her a job. Stefan questions why the hell she would do that. Kristen responds that she can run DiMera however she pleases and she felt that Ava was wasting her talents at the Brady Pub. Stefan argues that in the future, they can keep their business meetings confined to the DiMera offices. Ava confirms that going forward, that is the plan. Stefan then questions what the hell Ava and Gabi were talking about anyway. Ava tells Stefan to relax because she doesn’t want Gabi to find out anymore than he does and they only talked about how they worked together to ensure Gabi’s safety. Ava adds that Gabi said she was grateful that she was there for him to lean on. Kristen jokes that if Gabi only knew how much leaning was going on.

Gabi meets Rafe at the Brady Pub. Rafe asks how she’s doing. Gabi says a lot better than when she was locked up. Rafe tells Gabi to tell Stefan that he needs him to come down to the police station to talk about everything he knew about Jude’s paternity switch. Gabi says that Stefan already told him everything he knows and he’s still pretty pissed at her for what happened at the press conference. Gabi calls it a sore subject so she suggests Rafe reach out to him directly which he agrees to do. Rafe tells Gabi that there is another case they can talk about. Gabi questions if there’s some other crime she’s being falsely accused of. Rafe says no but there is probably something she should know.

Connie tells her vision of Li that she wanted Gabi to get caught standing over his body and she was worried that Gil was going to ruin her whole plan. Connie flashes back to Gil checking Li’s pulse, then deciding he didn’t need this kind of trouble and leaving. Connie points out that if Gil would’ve called an ambulance, Li might still be alive. Her vision of Li asks if she’s going to blame Gil now for what she did. Connie responds that a judge did that and declares that she would’ve gotten away with it if not for Bobby Stein.

Marlena acknowledges that Everett has made a breakthrough but she thinks he should stay a few more days. “Everett” says he appreciates that and he knows he needs more therapy, but says he has a job and a relationship that he misses terribly which are important to him. Everett guesses now that Bobby is gone, he feels like he needs to be in control of his own life again. Marlena says he needs to figure out what trauma caused his D.I.D. in the first place. Everett agrees and claims he’s committed to as many sessions with Marlena as she thinks he needs because he wants to heal, but he feels strongly that he needs to be out in the real world to make that progress. Jada asks if Marlena thinks Everett is a danger to himself or others. Marlena responds that she doesn’t and admits that Everett has made a very persuasive case, so she agrees to sign his release. Everett thanks them for everything.

Stefan tells Kristen to shut up. Kristen tells him to relax as she’s just playing. Stefan is not amused and questions when their business meeting will be done because he’d like it to be before his wife gets back. Ava signs Kristen’s papers so Kristen declares they are done. Kristen then exits on another call. Stefan warns Ava that Kristen hates Gabi and would love to tell her what happened between them. Ava argues that Kristen likes her and just hired her, so it’s not going to happen. Stefan asks what about Harris. Ava states that he’s a man of few words and isn’t in to gossip. Ava adds that Harris also just left Salem. Stefan says he’s sorry to hear that as he knows how much Harris meant to her.

Gabi questions Rafe telling her that Bobby told Jada he knows who killed Li Shin and it wasn’t Gil Carter but he won’t say who it was. Gabi calls it crazy. Rafe says that Bobby is crazy too. Gabi points out that the evidence against Gil is what got her exonerated. Rafe assures that will still be the case and that she’s free. Rafe adds that he doesn’t think Bobby knows anything anyways and that he’s just blowing smoke to spend more time with Jada. Gabi questions why. Rafe says he doesn’t want Gabi to worry, he just didn’t want her to hear it from someone else. Rafe encourages Gabi that she is free now, so it’s time for her to focus on getting her life back.

Connie tells her vision of Li that she got two separate people to take the fall for his murder. Connie points out that Li said Gabi’s name before he died so he wanted her to be responsible too. Her vision of Li suggests maybe he was afraid Gabi was next and was trying to warn her. He warns Connie against trying to hurt Gabi next. Connie says she doesn’t care about Gabi and she can rot in Hell. Connie declares that it’s Bobby Stein that she needs to deal with.

Marlena agrees to talk to the doctors about getting Everett released. He thanks her. Marlena adds that she’s glad he’s receptive to continuing therapy. Everett assures that he’s grateful as she has helped him a lot. Marlena thanks him and tells him to take care as she then exits. Everett tells Jada that he’s grateful to her too for standing by him as he knows it hasn’t been easy. Jada admits she had an ulterior motive for coming today and asks if he remembers talking to her about Li Shin. Everett asks what about him. Jada then says nevermind and tells him not to worry about it and focus on getting well. After Jada exits, Bobby reveals he was faking being Everett and thinks back to his deal with Connie to keep her name out of it and she will take care of Rafe which he says sounds like a plan to him.

Gabi tells Rafe that she doesn’t even know what getting her life back means since she doesn’t have a home or a job and feels like she is starting over. Rafe says he wouldn’t say that, pointing out that she has a husband, a daughter, and her amazing brother who is always on her side. Rafe wishes he could stay longer but says he has to go to the cemetery which Gabi questions. Rafe says if he tells her, it has to stay between them so Gabi asks what’s going on. Rafe says he doesn’t know a lot yet but there’s a slight chance that Abigail DiMera is still alive.

Kristen returns to the living room and asks where Ava went. Stefan says she left and hopefully for good. Kristen asks about Gabi, who Stefan says is out. Kristen questions if there is trouble in paradise. Stefan responds that they will work through it. Kristen doubts that Nicole and EJ will since Gabi dropped a bomb on their marriage. Kristen says she should’ve connected the dots when EJ asked her to hire Melinda that it was all about Jude. Stefan states that he was prepared to take that secret to his grave. Kristen jokes that he couldn’t resist the pillow talk and laughs about how he won’t be telling his other secret. Stefan still can’t believe that Ava told her. Kristen insists that Stefan doesn’t have anything to worry about since he helped her become CEO of DiMera and she doesn’t have a reason to make his life miserable. Stefan says that’s for now. Kristen says even if he did give her a reason, she wouldn’t do that to Ava. Kristen assures that Ava feels really bad about it and wants to stay as far away from Stefan and Gabi as possible.

Ava goes to the Brady Pub and runs in to Gabi, who asks if they can talk. Ava points out that they just talked a few minutes ago. Gabi explains that she was just talking to Rafe, who told her that she needs to get her life back and she thinks Ava might be able to help her with that which Ava questions. Gabi acknowledges that they’ve had issues in the past but with her new job at DiMera, she has business that might interest in her. Gabi brings up her brand Gabi Chic having a lot of interest and it would fill the void left by Basic Black. Gabi asks what Ava thinks about working together.

Jada and Marlena walk outside the Brady Pub. Jada tells Marlena that she trusts her opinion but she hopes that Everett is ready to be out on his own. Marlena feels he no longer needs involuntary hold so he’s entitled to do whatever he wants. Jada mentions that she asked a few questions about Li Shin but he didn’t seem to remember talking to her about it. Marlena questions why Everett would remember it if Bobby had that experience. Jada says she’s happy that Everett is back, but now she has no way of knowing if what Bobby told her about Gil Carter being innocent was true. Jada adds that if it were true, they may never know who really killed Li Shin.

Bobby returns to his room at the Salem Inn and declares that he held up his end of the bargain by faking letting Everett out so he didn’t have to tell Jada that Connie killed Li Shin, so he says Connie better do her part by getting Rafe out of the way.

Rafe calls Paulina from the cemetery and says they finished processing the scene and to send someone down to fill in the grave. Rafe tells her that an open grave can definitely be dangerous as he hangs up. Connie then arrives and stabs Rafe in the back.

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Kayla goes to the Horton House and tells Julie that she’s sorry to barge in like this. Julie says it’s fine and mentions that Doug is upstairs watching Yellowstone on Peacock. Kayla explains that she came because she’s worried about Chad as she’s been trying to reach him but he’s not answering. Julie informs her that Chad is not available because he’s at Abigail’s grave.

Chad and Jack go to the cemetery where Abigail’s grave is being dug up. Chad thanks Jack, knowing it wasn’t an easy decision. Jack can’t believe they are doing this. The crew inform them that the coffin is ready to be opened. Chad asks if Jack is sure he’s ready for this.

Leo tells Kerry that this is happening. Kerry says when he’s attracted to someone, he doesn’t like to waste time as they then kiss.

Jada goes to see Marlena and says she’s sorry to bother her at home but her office said she left for the day. Marlena guesses she’s there because she saw Bobby at Bayview.

Connie goes to see Bobby at Bayview.

Marlena mentions that Stephanie asked Jada to visit Bobby. Jada explains that Stephanie thought she might have better luck having Bobby let Everett out but she didn’t. Marlena notes that she didn’t either. Jada asks if Bobby said anything else to her but Marlena says he didn’t. Marlena knows this all must be very difficult for Jada. Jada confirms seeing him was difficult but not for the reason she thinks. Jada then informs her that Bobby dangled information about one of her cases as he claims to know who murdered Li Shin.

Connie asks if Bobby is going to say hello. Bobby thinks back to seeing Connie in the park, crying and swearing that she didn’t mean to do it to Li. Bobby then asks Connie if they know each other. Connie introduces herself but Bobby says he’s never heard that name before. Connie asks if Li Shin rings any bells.

Julie tells Kayla that she’s been Chad’s sounding board and tried to stand by him through all this as they are both grappling with the uncertainty. Julie adds that Chad has been an emotional wreck, relviing Abigail’s horrific death and then being told all of this. Julie mentions that Chad said Kayla came up with the idea of opening the grave and exhuming Abigail’s body. Kayla knows it’s extreme but if Chad finds out that Abigail’s body is in the grave, it could end this whole speculation of her being alive. Julie confirms it will do that. Kayla says now that she knows where Chad is, she feels a little bit better since she knows Paulina approved her request but then he said they hit a snag, so she was concerned about him. Julie then informs Kayla that it wasn’t a snag, but a person.

Jack tells Chad that he’s not okay. Chad asks if he needs a minute. Jack says it’s not physical and complains about Clyde. Jack feels they are going to open the coffin and Clyde will just be inflicting pain by letting them relive losing Abigail all over again. Chad says Clyde could be lying but if there is any chance that Abigail is alive. Jack then agrees to do this so Chad tells the crew to go ahead. They open the casket to find that it is completely empty, shocking Jack and Chad.

Leo and Kerry continue kissing until Leo stops and decides he doesn’t know if he wants them to sleep together.

Julie explains to Kayla that when Jack found out, he was horrified and then furious so Chad had to bear the brunt of that. Kayla points out that you can’t blame Jack. Julie supposes this is the only way to find out if Clyde is telling the truth. Kayla calls it surreal and can’t believe she’s having this conversation since she’s the one who declared Abigail dead. Julie points out that Kayla doesn’t sound sure. Kayla says she would be foolish to think it’s impossible after everything that has happened. Julie states that their families have had their losses but they’ve had their miracles too. Julie notes that Jack and Chad have been at the cemetery for a long time now, so they must know something.

Jack asks if they opened the wrong coffin. Chad assures that it’s Abigail’s. The crew asks what to do. Chad says he doesn’t know and then tells them that they’ve got it from here so the crew exit.

Jada informs Marlena that Bobby claims to have seen Li Shin’s killer shortly after the murder. Marlena asks what led up to this revelation. Jada calls it a big game of keep away. Marlena notes that conversations with Bobby sometimes feel like a chess match. Jada says she’s been reading a lot and knows that Bobby is his own personality, separate from Everett, but she wonders if that means he has his own motivations outside of protecting Everett. Marlena asks what she is getting at. Jada says it’s very clear to her that Bobby wants her to keep visiting him and he’s trying to restart their relationship. Marlena asks if she thinks he’s just trying to manipulate her. Jada says she doesn’t know if alters are even capable of that which is why she wanted to come talk to her. Jada asks if Marlena thinks Bobby is telling the truth about Li Shin’s murder case or if he’s just stringing her along to give her a reason to keep coming back to Bayview.

Connie tells Bobby that Li was murdered last November. Bobby claims he may have heard something about that since he’s a journalist. Connie thinks this story might have stood out for him. Bobby claims that nothing springs to mind. Connie calls that interesting and says she has no reason not to take him at his word, but questions why he told the police that he does know something about Li’s murder.

Kerry questions what Leo doesn’t want exactly. Leo thinks they should stop then asks him not to be mad as he swears it’s not personal. Leo assures Kerry that he’s incredibly hot. Leo thought he wanted to not resist him. Kerry asks if he wants to try again to be sure but Leo says no as he doesn’t know what the point would be because he’s not feeling much of a spark. Kerry tells Leo not to worry about it as it happens. Leo thanks him for understanding. Kerry calls it a funny way to treat his first groupie. Leo worries that he’s lost a fan but Kerry says no. Leo feels awful and offers to buy him dinner but Kerry says it’s okay. Leo then kisses Kerry one more time and says he just wanted to be sure. Kerry then exits the room. Leo wonders what is wrong with him.

Doug joins Julie and Kayla in the living room and talks about catching up on Yellowstone. Julie invites Kayla to watch with them but Kayla says she promised Steve that she would wait for him. Doug asks what brought Kayla by today. Julie tells Doug that there’s something she hasn’t told him about but now Jack knows, so there is something he has to hear.

Jack asks Chad if it can really be since Abigail’s body is not there. Chad doesn’t know. Rafe arrives and says he just got a call from the city, then is shocked to see the open casket. Rafe tells Chad that he’s so sorry and promises that whoever desecrated Abigail’s grave will pay and that she is returned. Chad then reveals that they don’t know if this actually was Abigail’s final resting place.

Jada tells Marlena that there’s no way to know if Bobby truly has information on Li’s murder or if he’s just using it as a tactic to keep her in his orbit. Jada feels even if there’s a one percent chance, she has to listen. Marlena knows she’s in a tough spot and says she’s glad to talk if she can help at all. Jada says she’s helped already and feels she’s taken enough of her time as she thanks her. Marlena hopes that Jada will investigate further if Bobby is telling the truth since Li was a patient/client to her and she’d like to see him get justice. Jada thanks her again and then exits.

Connie tells Bobby not to judge as she’s not a eavesdropper but she overheard Rafe and Jada talking about how Jada’s ex husband knew who killed Li Shin and that Jada had just came from seeing her ex who lives here in Bayview. Connie says Bobby shouldn’t know this but she and Li were very close and she was devastated by his death, so it’s important to her that his killer get brought to justice which is why she was happy to here that the police zeroed in on Gil Carter. Connie says if Bobby has information pointing to someone else, she’d really appreciate him sharing it with her. Bobby says he’s sorry but he can’t help her as it’s sort of between he and Jada. Connie says she worried he wouldn’t be very forthcoming, so she will have to give him a hand. Connie then asks if he was talking about her.

Marlena answers her door and is surprised to see Leo. Marlena questions what he is doing here. Leo says he desperately needed to speak to her and her office was closed. Leo says he’s not looking for a session and he respects everything about her. Leo tells her he wanted to book a session for tomorrow as early as possible. Marlena asks if he’s alright. Leo says no as something happened tonight that has him worried that he’s morphing into another person. Marlena tells him that she has no plans tonight so they can sit down and talk about it.

Julie and Kayla inform Doug that Chad and Jack are at Abigail’s grave now, hoping they can prove whether or not Clyde is telling the truth about Abigail being alive. Julie tells Doug that she knows it’s a lot to take in. Doug acknowledges that stranger things have happened in their town but declares it would be wonderful news if Abigail is alive. Julie agrees that it would be a miracle.

Rafe says he’s sorry for all the questions but this is hard to believe. Jack says they thought so too while Chad adds that it’s starting to look a lot more believable. Jada arrives and asks about a possible grave robbery. Rafe says he will fill her in but sends her to call for a unit right away. Rafe tells Chad and Jack that they will take over from here and suggests they go home to handle their thoughts. Rafe says the first order of business will be to see if the grave was tampered with after Abigail was put in it. Jack agrees that makes sense. Rafe says that Clyde could’ve created all of this to add to his story of Abigail being alive. Chad admits he wouldn’t put it past him. Rafe says he’ll be in touch. Chad and Jack thank him as they exit. Jada returns to Rafe and asks what is going on.

Bobby asks why he would think Connie killed Li Shin. Connie says that he saw her the night that it happened where she was sitting alone on the bench, deep in thought and she saw someone walking away. Connie says she didn’t see the face but after listening to the cops, she wonders if it was him. Connie adds that she was just taking in the night air and doesn’t know what would’ve given him the impression that she was behind Li’s death. Bobby then recalls her being covered in blood and he heard her say “I’m so sorry, Li, I didn’t mean to do it”. Bobby jokes that he doesn’t know what else would give him the impression that she killed him.

Leo tells Marlena about what happened with Kerry and how he sent him away. Marlena says that like Kerry said, that happens sometimes but Leo argues it doesn’t happen to him. Marlena asks if he’s considered that his reaction was really all about Dimitri. Leo asks if she means because he was the last person he was with. Marlena acknowledges that Dimitri hurt Leo very badly, so she’s wondering if Leo’s interaction with Kerry made him threatened and maybe his instinct to fight or flight kicked in. Leo asks if that means he was protecting himself from being hurt again. Leo points out that Dimitri is long gone, so he thought he was at least kind of over him but maybe he’s not. Leo asks if this means he will never be attracted to another man and if he’s straight now. Marlena tells Leo that he’s just fine and he will meet and fall in love with another man. Marlena thinks he has to be patient and let himself heal from the breakup with Dimitri. Leo agrees to try to be patient with himself and thanks Marlena, saying this has been so helpful. Leo then realizes he’s missing RuPaul’s Drag Race and has to get home. Marlena then invites Leo to watch it here as she would hate for him to miss it. Leo is thrilled to accept the invite.

Connie tells Bobby to mind his own business and stop bringing it up to Jada. Bobby says he can’t and the cat is out of the bag as Jada is on the hunt and she will keep coming around as long as she thinks there is more to learn. Bobby adds that he likes Jada coming around. Connie guesses that’s because he has the hots for her and asks how long she will be coming around. Bobby asks if Connie is going to kill him and says that would be pretty stupid and direct Jada back to her. Connie argues that no one knows she’s here. Bobby points out that there are security cameras all around the place. Connie asks how long he thinks he can string Jada along as she’s going to want definitive answers. Bobby thinks time is on his side and that Jada will realize what she’s missing out on. Connie comments on his ego and reminds him that Jada is dating Rafe, so every night she’s going home to Rafe’s warm bed while Bobby is stuck in this one.

Rafe fills Jada in on everything surrounding Abigail. Jada asks if Rafe thinks Abigail could really be alive. Rafe calls it the most extreme possibility but still a possibility. Rafe adds that there are more probable explanations like it being a hoax orchestrated by Clyde. Jada asks what would be the point other than getting Chad and Jack’s hopes up. Rafe guesses that could be the point since they are dealing with a sadistic psycho. Rafe comments on Chad’s expression when he told him they had to make sure Clyde didn’t take the body. Rafe knows Chad is holding on to hope that Abigail is alive and wants to know where he can find her.

Chad and Jack return home to inform Julie, Doug, and Kayla that Abigail’s casket was empty which shocks them and that Rafe and Jada are there now investigating. Kayla doesn’t understand how it could be since the hospital did everything by the book. Kayla wonders if it’s possible that Clyde could have stole the body. Jack mentions Rafe thinking it was a possibility. Doug asks if they are sure it’s a hoax while Julie wonders if it’s possible that Abigail is alive.

Marlena and Leo watch RuPaul’s Drag Race. Marlena pauses it to ask Leo how RuPaul decides who goes home. Leo informs her that now they have to lip sync and encourages her to continue watching.

Julie tells Doug that Chad has never stopped mourning Abigail and then to hear all this has put him in Hell, hoping it’s true but fearing it isn’t. Julie talks about how long it’s been since Abigail has been with her children. Doug says it’s been painful for everybody. Julie says that Chad and Abigail never had much time together while they’ve had years and years. Julie tells Doug how much she loves him. Julie says she was lost when she first laid eyes on him and everything they went through. Doug says he had to change to deserve her while Julie says he brought out the best in her and they’ve been good partners. Doug talks about raising Hope. Julie calls him a wonderful father and quite the family man as he never let anyone in the family down ever. Julie talks about seeing the whole world and their adventures and says their love outlasted time as they kiss.

Chad and Jack go to the Brady Pub. Chad feels that what happened at the cemetery is just one more piece of evidence that it’s Abigail in the video. Jack points out that they won’t know for sure until Rafe and Jada figure out what happened to Abigail’s body. Chad declares that’s why they need to find the woman in the video.

Jada tells Rafe that if Clyde is staying true to his character, he had the coffin dug up and moved Abigail’s body. Rafe says the question is where to since he’d need a secure location. Jada says unless he buried her somewhere else. Rafe adds that the other possibility is that Abigail was never in there to begin with. Jada calls it all so strange and sad. Jada says her heart goes out to Chad and Jack since they’ve suffered through a lot and losing Abigail. Rafe sarcastically suggests talking to Bobby to see if he has any insight since he’s been helping out with cases lately. Rafe then apologizes for that not being right and insensitive. Jada agrees but says since he brought it up, she was planning on returning to Bayview tomorrow because she wants to see if Bobby will identify the person he says is Li Shin’s killer. Rafe says she knows his opinion. Jada hopes that Bobby is not lying because she’d love to prove Rafe wrong.

Bobby tells Connie that he’s not worried about Rafe. Connie asks if Bobby thinks Jada will be so grateful to him solving Li’s murder that she’ll fall in to his arms. Connie assures that he’s just a job and when she’s done, she’ll go back to her boyfriend with only one personality. Bobby comments on her doing her research but says he thinks he’ll take his chances. Connie asks what if there’s an easier solution for both of them. Connie suggests Bobby keep her name out of this and she will take care of Rafe.

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Leo sits in the town square, typing an article about Gabi exposing EJ’s lies at the press conference from Hell. Xander comes jogging by shirtless and asks for the water from Leo’s table.

Justin and Bonnie eat together at the Brady Pub. They joke about Xander possibly showing up to his own wedding without a shirt or in a tuxedo. Bonnie jokes about Justin following in Xander’s fashion footsteps. Justin brings up Alex and Theresa’s wedding as well. Bonnie is shocked that Theresa agreed to sign the prenup. Justin says they’ll have to see if she follows through and says it would put his mind at ease if she actually signs it. Bonnie knows that Justin thinks Theresa is digging for gold and points out that even if she signs the prenup, she still could be marrying Alex for his money.

Alex joins Theresa in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. They kiss as Theresa informs Alex that she was scouting ideas for their honeymoon. Theresa brings up the idea of buying a super yacht, then says to forget it so they don’t give Brady and Justin more reasons to think she’s a gold digger. Alex tells her not to worry about them as what he thinks is all that matters. Theresa points out that he did make her sign a prenup. Alex feels it’s the best way to silence the doubters while Theresa calls it a little insulting. Alex asks if Theresa is having second thoughts about signing it.

Chad sits at home and gets a call from Kayla. Chad informs Kayla that he talked to Paulina about exhuming Abigail’s body and she agreed to expedite the request but he hasn’t heard anything, so they must have hit a snag. Jack then storms in and asks Chad if he has completely lost his mind. Chad tells Kayla that he thinks he found the snag, so he’ll call her back. Chad hangs up. Jack tells Chad not to play dumb because he got a call from a friend at the city, who said there was a request to exhume Abigail’s body and that the request came from Chad, which he confirms. Jack questions why Chad would want to desecrate Abigail’s grave.

Xander drinks Leo’s water and thanks him, saying it hit the spot. Leo says it hit his spot too and jokes about sucking up to his boss. Xander calls him a valued employee and asks about his column. Leo says it’s coming along which Xander is glad to hear. Xander invites Leo to join him at the Pub for a drink and says they can talk work. Leo surprises himself by declining, saying it’s probably not a good idea. Xander tells him to suit himself then and walks away.

Justin tells Bonnie that if Theresa signs the prenup, she won’t get a penny if she and Alex get a divorce. Bonnie suggests maybe she won’t want a divorce, so her plan could be to stay married and live in the lap of luxury. Justin guesses that Bonnie still thinks Theresa doesn’t actually love Alex. Bonnie says it’s hard to say since Theresa was in bed with Brady one minute and then back to Alex, so some might say she is fickle which Justin agrees with. Justin hopes that Alex doesn’t get his heart broken. Bonnie understands that Justin can’t stop worrying about him. Bonnie then gets a text that she has to go meet Sarah to help plan the wedding. Bonnie encourages Justin to try not to worry as Alex. Bonnie says maybe they are wrong about Theresa and she is desperately in love with Alex and marrying him for all the right reasons. Bonnie points out that they do know that’s possible as she then exits the Pub.

Alex asks Theresa if he missed something since he thought she was okay with signing. Maggie then arrives and informs them that the messenger just delivered the prenup. Maggie says she didn’t realize. Alex says people get the wrong idea but assures that he has no problem trusting Theresa, but Justin made a huge deal about it. Theresa insists that she’s signing it because she’s marrying Alex for love, not money, even though people are doubting that, so if signing will prove people wrong, she will. Alex asks if she’s still on board then. Theresa wishes Alex would’ve talked to her about it first but says she is totally okay with it.

Bonnie goes to meet Sarah with a stack of wedding magazines and says she hopes she’s not too late. Sarah tells her that her timing is perfect and says it will be fun. Sarah talks about being married multiple times making her feel like wearing white is a stretch. Bonnie doesn’t care and says she will be the star so she should wear whatever she wants. Bonnie says she would hate to have Sarah share her day with anyone but asks if she’s thought any more about a double wedding with Alex and Theresa. Sarah says not really. Bonnie says that they are full speed ahead and she hears that Theresa is signing the prenup tonight.

Theresa goes over the prenup and says if she’s reading it correctly, she gets nothing if she commits fraud or adultery. Theresa asks if that’s something Alex is concerned about. Alex says it’s just standard prenup stuff. Theresa asks what if he commits adultery or fraud and what she gets then. Alex jokes with her and then assures that she will never have to worry about him cheating on her ever, so he expects that he would never have to worry about that either. Theresa jokes that they basically just said their vows as they kiss. Theresa then decides there’s nothing to worry about, so she then signs the prenup.

Justin remains at the Pub and thinks back to when Alex was a baby. Xander arrives and invites him to join him for a beer. Justin mentions hearing that Xander gave Maggie her check back and admits he was surprised since Maggie wanted him to have that money. Xander feels that Victor wanted it all to go to Maggie and Alex. Xander comments on Alex being a real jerk to Justin since finding out he’s not his dad. Justin says Alex’s entire life turned out to be a lie, so he can’t blame him for acting out. Xander points out that Justin was hurt too but he didn’t change. Xander states that he was hurt by being left out of Victor’s will but he thinks Justin is the one who was hurt the most.

Jack is grateful that his friend upheld the process until he could confront Chad. Chad apologizes as he didn’t want him to find out like this. Chad asks if Jennifer knows. Jack shouts that she doesn’t as he wanted answers first. Jack demands Chad explain why he wants to dig up his daughter’s body. Chad responds that it’s because according to Clyde Weston, Abigail is still alive.

Leo finishes typing his column. A man approaches so Leo immediately tells him that he is finishing his water. The man then says he came over to ask if he’s Lady Whistleblower and he just came to say he’s a huge fan. He introduces himself as Kerry and tells Leo that he’s so funny and clever. Leo introduces himself as Kerry calls him easy on the eyes and says he’d love to know his secrets. Kerry then suggests they go somewhere more private and asks if he lives nearby.

Bonnie hopes Sarah doesn’t think she’s being too forward as she knows most brides would run for the hills at the idea of a double wedding. Sarah reminds her that it’s not her first wedding so she’s not worried about sharing the spotlight. Bonnie points out that a second wedding to Xander kind of goes with the double wedding idea. Sarah calls it a hard sell because Xander has clashed with both Theresa and Alex in the past. Bonnie feels it’s all the more reason to have a double wedding to have all the Kiriakis family celebrating Xander and Alex together. Bonnie declares that it could be a new beginning for the entire family.

Theresa suggests talking about more pleasant business now that the prenup is signed and suggests setting a wedding date. Alex suggests talking with Xander and Sarah so they don’t pick the same date. Theresa mentions that Bonnie thinks they should have a double wedding which Alex says is news to him. Theresa is unsure about the idea while Maggie points out that she had a double wedding once. Theresa asks if it was awkward. Maggie says it was lovely. Theresa notes that everything would have to line up. Maggie mentions that her double wedding was on Valentine’s Day and calls it one of her fondest memories. Alex guesses the difference here is that Maggie and her daughter got along while he and Xander can barely stand each other. Maggie suggests it doesn’t have to be that way and that it could be a bonding experience to keep the family together.

Xander tells Justin that he can’t imagine what it was like to find out Alex wasn’t his son, blowing up his entire family. Justin says it wasn’t even the first time he had to deal with Alex’s paternity since Anjelica told him that Alex wasn’t his when he was first born, so he had a blood test run and Dr. Tom Horton confirmed that Alex was his. Xander guesses the old style blood tests aren’t as reliable as DNA tests. Justin guesses the test came back positive because he and Alex are still related by blood even if not father and son. Justin says it’s still so hard for him to believe that Victor conceived a child with Anjelica and kept that secret from him all these years. Xander then asks if Justin is saying he doesn’t believe it’s true and that Alex really is his son?

Jack tells Chad it’s not possible. Chad says he thought the same thing at first which is why he didn’t want to say anything to Jack and Jennifer until he knew. Jack complains that Julie knows, so Chad explains that Julie knows because she’s trying to help him find out if it’s true. Chad declares that he needs to know and he knows digging up Abigail’s body is extreme but it’s the only way to find out any answers. Jack tell Chad to forget about that because it’s not going to happen as he won’t allow it. Jack threatens to fight him on this in court as he will do anything to stop Clyde from desecrating Abigail’s memory any more than he has. Jack doesn’t care what Clyde says and calls him a liar, murderer, and drug dealer. Jack argues that Clyde is just trying to get free by tricking Chad in to believing Abigail is alive. Chad assures he doesn’t trust Clyde but it’s more than just his word as he gave him evidence to support his claim which Jack questions. Chad says he will show him and turns on the video.

Alex doesn’t think he and Xander will ever get along. Maggie feels there’s no harm in making an effort. Maggie says as Victor’s heir, Alex is head of the family now. Maggie believes that Victor would want Alex to make amends and become a united front. Maggie feels this could be his chance to do that. Alex asks what Theresa thinks. Theresa says she despises Xander, but he also despises her, so maybe they cancel each other out. Theresa states that she wants to get married as soon as possible and if that means hitching their wagon onto Xander and Sarah’s big day, then maybe it’s not such a bad idea. Theresa asks what Alex thinks.

Xander asks Justin if he’s told Alex that he thinks he’s still his son. Justin calls it just wishful thinking and says Victor wouldn’t have left half his estate to Alex if he wasn’t absolutely sure that Alex was his son. Justin calls it so damn disappointing that Victor would lie to him for all these years. Justin still doesn’t know why Victor tried to claim Alex as his son when he was first born and questions why he would do that if he wanted to keep it a secret. Justin says he has so many damn questions but since Anjelica and Victor are both dead, he guesses he will never get them answered.

Sarah thinks Bonnie could be right that it would be really nice for Xander to reconnect with the rest of his family. Bonnie can’t believe she’d go for it and asks if she’ll talk to Xander. Sarah decides it’s worth a shot. Bonnie calls that wonderful. Sarah thanks Bonnie for her and Justin’s RSVP coming so soon. Bonnie says there’s nothing worse than waiting for someone to respond. Bonnie then thinks back to finding Xander’s mom’s wedding invitation in the trash and mailing it herself. Bonnie then asks if she’s received any surprising RSVPs. Sarah says not really, just what they expected. Bonnie then tells Sarah that there’s something she should probably warn her about.

Leo brings Kerry to his room at the Salem Inn. Kerry can’t believe he lives in a hotel and compares him to Dylan on 90210. Leo compares himself to Brenda on the show. Kerry tells Leo that he’s here for all of his secrets. Leo says it will be a long night then and shows him the menu for room service. Kerry then decides he doesn’t want to slow down and removes his shirt, telling Leo that he’s ready to skip to the main course.

Sarah asks what Bonnie wants to warn her about. Bonnie says it’s about the invitations but they are interrupted by Xander coming home and asks what they are up to. Sarah says they were just looking at wedding dresses but they haven’t found anything. Xander says he hates to interrupt but Bonnie decides she should get going. Sarah feels it’s so soon and she’s sad to see her go. Sarah remembers Bonnie was about to tell her something but Bonnie claims that it’s not important and suggests she talk to Xander about what they discussed earlier. Bonnie then exits. Xander asks Sarah what Bonnie wants her to talk to him about. Sarah reveals that Bonnie thinks they should have a double wedding with Alex and Theresa. Xander questions why the hell they would do that.

Maggie asks if Alex and Theresa are actually considering it. Alex would hate for Theresa to give up her dream wedding just to score a more convenient date. Theresa insists that she’s totally fine with simple and low key. Justin comes in and guesses Theresa is still peeved at his prenup idea. Alex reveals that she already signed it and shows Justin. Justin says it looks good and that with this much money on the line, it’s never bad to have protections in place. Theresa declares that she plans to spend the rest of her life as Mrs. Alex Kiriakis as they kiss.

Chad tells Jack that he’s watched the video a thousand times and sometimes he’s convinced that it’s Abigail and that she’s somewhere, alone and scared and she needs him, while other times he watches it and thinks he’s just being an idiot. Chad asks Jack if it’s Abigail in the video. Jack gets emotional and admits he doesn’t know. Jack guesses his question is why that’s the proof that Clyde gave him if he wants him to believe it. Chad says he had the same question and went to ask Clyde but he had already been sent to super max. Jack asks if there’s no other way to get answers. Chad then gets a text from Paulina, who says the crew is ready to exhume the body so it will be too late to file an injunction. Chad says if Jack is not on board, he will do it. Chad knows it’s a lot to ask but insists that he needs to do it.

Kerry begins to remove Leo’s shirt, but Leo says there’s one thing he needs to know first. Leo questions if he’s really a fan of his column. Kerry says he never misses it. Leo says that means he is his first groupie and this is happening. Kerry says when he’s attracted to someone, he doesn’t like to waste time as they then kiss.

Xander questions Bonnie being really in to the double wedding idea and notes that it sounds like Sarah is too. Sarah says that Bonnie made a few good points but she totally understands if Xander doesn’t want to do it. Xander points out that it would be his second double wedding and the first one ended in disaster. Sarah asks if he’s saying no then. Xander clarifies that it was a disaster because he was marrying the wrong person which isn’t the case this time. Xander supposes he can have Alex on one side of him as he professes his love to Sarah. Sarah asks if she should call Bonnie to tell her they are in then.

Bonnie goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and announces that Sarah is going to talk to Xander about a double wedding, so she asks what they think. Alex responds that it’s fine by him. Theresa says it is with her too. Bonnie then gets a call from Sarah and asks if she talked to Xander. Sarah confirms that she did and that if Alex and Theresa are game, they are in. Bonnie declares that it looks like operation double wedding is a go.

Chad and Jack go to the cemetery where Abigail’s grave is being dug up. Chad thanks Jack, knowing it wasn’t an easy decision. Jack can’t believe they are doing this. The crew inform them that the coffin is ready to be opened.

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Theresa goes to see Brady, who mentions dropping Eric off at the airport this morning. Theresa looks around and asks where Tate is, but Brady informs her that he’s not there.

Tate meets Aaron in the park. Aaron tells Tate that he’s ready for lacrosse camp and cleared everything with his brother. Tate gives Aaron his license in case they check for ID at the camp. Aaron points out that they look nothing alike. Tate doubts they’ll look too closely and asks Aaron to make sure no one sees him with it before he leaves. Alex comes by on a jog and startles them. Alex asks if they are up to no good.

EJ pours a drink in the living room and tells the portrait of Stefano that Stefan and Gabi are going to pay dearly for this. EJ takes his drink and then smashes the glass against the wall as he screams out in frustration. EJ swears they will wish they were never born. Holly then walks in and ask who will wish they were never born.

Stefan questions Gabi why she would blow EJ’s secret when she promised she wouldn’t. Gabi argues that she never promised anything. Stefan complains that she gave him no warning that she was going to blurt it out in public. Gabi tells Stefan that she’s sorry he’s upset but she couldn’t keep something like that to herself. Stefan asks why the hell not. Gabi responds that Eric has a right to know the truth.

Eric ignores Nicole’s call and goes to board the flight but Nicole arrives with Jude. Nicole says she tried calling him. Eric questions what she is doing here. Nicole informs him that she had to stop him from getting on the plane. Eric doesn’t understand. Nicole then reveals to Eric that he is Jude’s father. Eric asks what she is talking about and calls that impossible. Nicole says it’s not impossible and insists that Jude is their son which shocks Eric. Eric doesn’t understand how all those test results could’ve been wrong. Nicole says only if someone changed them, which Sloan did to make it look like EJ was the father. Eric questions how and asks if she’s sure about this or how she even knows about it. Nicole reveals that Gabi found out and decided they needed to know.

Gabi tells Stefan that ever since he told her, she couldn’t stop thinking about how EJ kept Eric from his son. Gabi felt that if the truth never came out, Eric would go his whole life without knowing his own son. Gabi relates to the time being kept away from her daughter and not knowing how she was doing, wondering if she needed her when she couldn’t be there for her. Gabi declares that she couldn’t let another parent in Eric suffer that loss, so she had no choice but to tell the truth. Stefan calls that a load of crap, arguing that she didn’t do this for Eric but to stick it to EJ.

EJ apologizes to Holly as he didn’t hear her come in. Holly says she didn’t mean to interrupt but he sounded really mad, so she hopes he wasn’t talking about her and Tate. EJ assures that he wasn’t and guesses she didn’t see his press conference today which Holly confirms, assuming she knew all the details already. EJ informs her that Gabi had a little more to say than simply thanking him for her freedom and felt the press conference was the perfect opportunity to reveal his personal business to everyone watching. Holly says that’s really messed up of her and understands that’s why he is upset. EJ supposes he should tell Holly the truth since she will hear it soon enough. EJ then reveals to Holly that Jude is not his son and he is Eric’s.

Theresa questions Brady about Tate not being home and says he better not be with Holly. Brady says Tate’s stuff is packed, so he’s sure he just went out for last minute errands. Theresa worries that he could go off with Holly again and complains that Brady was supposed to be watching him. Brady encourages her that Tate is going to be on his way to New York, a thousand miles away from Holly, so there will be nothing to worry about. Theresa agrees to calm down and then questions why Brady felt the need to fill Alex’s head with all these ideas that she’s only marrying him for his money. Brady argues that he wasn’t filling his head with ideas and that they just spoke casually about it. Brady asks why she even cares since Alex doesn’t believe that. Theresa calls it a very big deal for him to call her a gold digger. Brady admits that was unkind of him. Theresa questions why he’s out to hurt her. Brady says he’s not and that he was just speculating on what might have happened while they were in Greece. Theresa questions what he thinks happened. Brady then admits that he thinks there’s a chance she might have gone through Victor’s briefcase that Shane brought to the room, so she would’ve already known that Alex was Victor’s heir when she slept with him.

Tate introduces Alex to Aaron. Alex talks about staying fit and how he usually has his ear buds in but they had to charge, so he reveals to them that he heard their chat and knows what they are doing.

EJ explains to Holly that the DNA tests got switched up months ago which Holly calls insane. Holly talks about how EJ spent all that time thinking his son was dead and then finally gets him back but he’s not even his son. Holly tells EJ that she’s really sorry. EJ thanks her for being kind but says he’s afraid her sympathy is misplaced which she questions. EJ then admits that he already knew the truth before Gabi revealed the details at the press conference.

Nicole explains to Eric that Stefan found the original test results that Eric really is Jude’s father, so he held it over EJ’s head to exonerate Gabi and then Gabi decide to do the right thing for once in her life and told the truth to everyone at EJ’s press conference. Nicole picks Jude up and tells Eric that he really is his. Nicole comments on Jude having Eric’s smile and hands Jude to Eric.

Theresa tells Brady that’s absurd to think she would snoop through Victor’s briefcase. Brady feels it’s not that far-fetched but Theresa calls it insulting. Theresa questions Brady thinking she was just crass enough to just open the briefcase and rummage through it. Theresa claims she didn’t do it and that she was grieving Victor’s death too which Brady finds hard to believe. Theresa says she happened to love Victor but Brady doesn’t buy it. Theresa says Victor was hard on a lot of people but had a soft spot for them too. Brady says even if he believed her, it still wouldn’t prevent her from going through the briefcase. Theresa insists she didn’t and claims she’s really hurt that Brady would accuse her. Theresa says she’s not like that anymore as she has matured and aspires to be a woman of integrity so her son can be proud of her. Brady calls it only a theory and says he was obviously wrong about it so he apologizes. Brady adds that if Theresa was only after Alex’s money, she wouldn’t have agreed to sign the prenup.

Tate begs Alex not to say anything to Theresa. Alex tells them to relax as he’s not going to say anything and then reveals that he thinks Tate made Aaron a fake ID to hook him up before he leaves for the summer. Tate and Aaron go along with the thought that it’s what they were doing. Alex advises Aaron to be responsible and not drink and drive which Aaron agrees to. Alex tells Tate to have a good time at a camp as he goes to continue his run. Tate and Aaron talk about the bullet they dodged there. Tate then presents Aaron with an airplane ticket and reminds him to use his proper ID there. Tate says in a couple hours, Aaron will be in New York while he will be free to spend his summer with Holly.

EJ explains to Holly that he originally believed that Nicole was carrying his baby but by the time Eric brought Jude home to them, he knew he wasn’t the father. EJ admits it was terribly wrong of him to hide the truth and admits he wasn’t thinking of Eric at all, but of Nicole. EJ was afraid that if Nicole learned the truth that Eric was the father, it would drive her right back in to his arms and he’s quite certain that he’s right because as soon as she left here awhile ago with the baby, he thinks he knows exactly where she went.

Eric says he can’t believe that Jude is his son. The airport calls for the final boarding alert. Eric guesses he’s not boarding the plane after all and that he can’t take the job in Paris now. Nicole says now he has a chance to get reacquainted with his son. Nicole talks about her and EJ having a hard time comforting Jude and she thinks that Jude knew he was taken away from his dad. Nicole points out how happy Jude is in Eric’s arms. Eric realizes that Sloan knew. Nicole thinks maybe Sloan felt less guilty knowing that Eric would be raising his own son. Eric points out that Sloan would’ve let Nicole and EJ think their son was dead. Eric can’t imagine what EJ must be going through but Nicole says not to feel sorry for EJ.

Gabi tells Stefan that he’s way off base and that she did not do this to stick it to EJ. Stefan argues that if this was about Eric, she would’ve told him privately but instead, she chose to expose EJ in the middle of a press conference that he was giving to credit himself for her release. Stefan complains that Gabi made the choice to embarrass EJ in the most public way because she hates him. Gabi admits that she hates EJ because he sent her to prison and talks about living in fear every day and spending weeks in solitary, worrying that she’d never see Stefan or Arianna again. Gabi says if it were up to EJ, he would’ve let her rot for the rest of her life, so as far as she’s concerned, he got off easy but for some reason, Stefan is suddenly on his side. Stefan says he’s not and insists that he hates EJ as much as Gabi does for what he did to her. Gabi says that he should. Gabi tells Stefan that EJ got what he deserved and asks if they can just go on and forget about this but Stefan tells her that they can’t.

Theresa questions Brady about Tate not being back home yet and worries he will miss his flight. Brady assures that he won’t. Theresa argues that Tate feels like he can get away with murder because Brady never pays attention. Brady calls that unfair. Theresa decides she’s done waiting for Tate and she’s going to track him down. Theresa goes to leave but Tate then comes home. Theresa questions where he was. Tate says he was just saying goodbye to Aaron. Theresa worries that he could’ve missed his flight which Tate calls crazy since the flight is 3 hours away. Brady offers to take Tate to the airport but Tate insists that he’s fine, pointing out that Brady just took Eric to the airport. Brady assures that he wants to see him off but Tate says he’s fine and that Aaron is giving him a ride. Theresa questions that since he said he was saying goodbye to Aaron. Tate claims that Aaron had an errand to run so he will be coming by this way and offered to give him a ride if needed. Theresa tells Tate that he doesn’t need a ride. Theresa adds that Tate has proven they can’t trust him, so they are taking him to the airport.

EJ can only imagine what Holly thinks of him. Holly admits she’s pretty shook right now and is confused, not knowing how to feel. EJ says he understands. Holly says Eric used to be her stepfather and he was always so great to her, so she is happy that he has Jude back. EJ feels it’s clear that Holly thinks Eric is the good guy here, which makes him the villain. Holly points out that EJ admitted to hurting Eric and Nicole, so he can’t blame her for hating what he did to them. Holly then admits that she totally gets why EJ did it which surprises him. Holly says she knows what it’s like to be so desperate to feel like lying is the only choice you have. Holly then thinks back to her and Tate’s plan to send Aaron to lacrosse camp in Tate’s place so they can be together. EJ thanks Holly for saying that. Holly tells EJ that she has to go, so she’ll see him later as she then exits.

Eric is shocked to learn that EJ knew the truth even after he brought Jude back to them and he let him believe Jude was his. Nicole thinks the only reason was not because EJ wanted to be a father again but because if they knew Jude was their son, they would get back together. The airport makes the final boarding call, so Eric tells Nicole they should get out of there.

Stefan tells Gabi that she is his wife and he loves her, but right now he is furious with her. Gabi responds that she’s furious with him too, accusing him of siding with EJ over her. Stefan repeats that he’s not on EJ’s side but Gabi says it feels that way. Stefan complains that maybe EJ got what he deserved, but now he has to deal with the fallout since he gave his word and promised EJ his silence in exchange for Gabi’s freedom. Stefan thought they could just be relieved that Gabi was out of prison and for once, the DiMera family could live in peace but now thanks to Gabi blowing up the press conference, he has to prepare for an all out war. Stefan declares that Gabi fired the shot heard around the world and now he gets to deal with the consequences. Stefan then storms off.

Holly meets Aaron in the park. Aaron tells her that Tate went home to get his luggage and jokes that he’s now officially Tate Black. Holly hopes Tate comes back soon. Aaron assures that nothing is going to mess this up for them.

Tate insists that Theresa does not have to take him but Theresa says they will see him off, no arguments. Brady jokes that it could be worse. Theresa tells Tate to get his stuff and they will wait in the car. Theresa then gets a call from Alex, who says he needs her to get to the Kiriakis Mansion because they have to get the prenup signed. Theresa asks if it can wait since she’s about to take Tate to the airport. Alex says it has to get done since he promised the lawyers to get it done by the end of the business day so Theresa agrees to be there. Theresa hangs up and says she has to get back to the house. Tate questions her meaning right now. Theresa knows this isn’t the summer Tate had in mind and says she gets it if he’s mad at her but that she’s just looking out for his best interests and hopes one day he will see that. Theresa then hugs Tate goodbye.

Eric takes Jude through the town square and runs in to Gabi. Gabi sees he’s been reunited with his son. Eric understands that he has her to thank for that. Gabi says she can do the honorable thing and says she owed him one, especially after withholding her bone marrow from Rachel to get her immunity deal. Eric tells Gabi that he’s grateful to her for doing the right thing. Gabi responds that she’s glad she did it and she’s happy for him while proud of herself too, if only her husband wasn’t furious with her.

EJ pours another drink in the living room and thinks back to Nicole leaving with Jude. Stefan then comes home and guesses EJ won’t pour a drink for him. EJ asks if he wants a drop of arsenic in it or if he should stab him in the back so they are even. EJ says he’s always been aware that trusting any member of his family would be a risky enterprise, but he still overrode his instincts to make a deal with Stefan and let Melinda walk, so Gabi could go free. EJ says he asked for Stefan’s silence in return, so he simply had to do nothing but he couldn’t even manage that. Stefan knows the damage has already been done but insists that it wasn’t some elaborate scheme as he had every intention of taking EJ’s secret to the grave, but Gabi had other ideas. EJ agrees that the damage is done and thanks to Stefan’s wife, he lost his wife forever. Nicole then enters the room.

Theresa joins Alex at the Kiriakis Mansion. Alex tells her the papers should be there any minute and apologizes for interrupting her goodbye with Tate. Theresa says it’s okay as Tate’s glad that she didn’t drive him to the airport since he hasn’t been happy with her. Alex is sure he’ll come around and mentions running in to Tate in the park earlier as he was with his friend Aaron. Theresa calls it weird that Tate didn’t tell her that he ran in to him. Alex guesses Tate had his mind on other things.

Tate, Aaron, and Holly arrive at the airport. Aaron confirms he is checked in for the flight so as far as the world is concerned, Tate Black will be at lacrosse camp so they will be free to do whatever. Tate and Holly thank Aaron. Aaron says he’ll see them in three months and goes to board the plane. Tate then asks Holly where she wants to spend the rest of the summer.

Gabi remains in the town square and thinks back to revealing the truth to Nicole.

Stefan decides he will leave EJ and Nicole alone and exits the room. EJ is thankful that Nicole came back and says now they can finally talk.

Eric returns to Brady, who questions why he’s not on a plane to Paris. Eric then introduces Brady to Jude as his nephew.

EJ knows Nicole is angry but says he can explain. Nicole doesn’t want to hear it and says she only came back to pack her things. Nicole then removes her wedding ring and tells EJ that she wants a divorce.

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Jada tells Bobby that he has five seconds to spit it out or she’s gone. Bobby then tells her it’s about the murder of Li Shin. Jada questions how he could have information on that when he never even met Li and they already know who killed Li, but Bobby reveals that they don’t.

Connie goes home to the apartment that used to belong to Li, Wendy, and Tripp and flashes back to being the one who stabbed Li Shin! Connie remarks to herself that it wasn’t her fault and that Gabi is to blame.

At the town square press conference, Nicole asks Gabi what role EJ played in overturning her case. Gabi asks how she could forget and admits much credit must go to EJ for approving the immunity deal for Melinda, who then handed over the evidence to exonerate her even though EJ wrongfully accused her in the first place, but in the end he was big enough to admit he was wrong and that he let his personal animosity towards her cloud his judgment. Gabi remarks that she and EJ are similar in that way as sometimes they let their emotions guide their decisions. Gabi states that in EJ’s case, he sent her to prison out of hate but he freed her out of love for Nicole. EJ argues that Nicole has nothing to do with this but Gabi says this is all about Nicole. Nicole questions what she’s talking about. Gabi then announces that the only reason EJ exonerated her is because he was desperately afraid of losing his beloved wife to Eric Brady. Nicole asks why EJ would be afraid of that. Gabi responds that it’s because Nicole is still in love with Eric and that Eric is the father of her baby, shocking Stefan and EJ.

Eric walks by the Brady Pub and calls Holly, asking if she has a moment. Eric reminds her that he was thinking about leaving town and informs her that one of the jobs he applied for came through, so he’s moving to Paris today. Eric confirms that he saw Nicole awhile ago and they said their goodbyes.

Rafe questions what Gabi is doing, telling her this is not the place but Gabi calls it the perfect place. Nicole questions why she would say that. EJ argues that she doesn’t know what she’s talking about but Gabi says she knows exactly what she’s talking about. Gabi declares that EJ is not Jude’s father, Eric is, and that she can prove it. Stefan asks Gabi not to do this. EJ announces that Gabi is not thinking straight and thanks everyone for coming, saying they will meet privately to clarify the issue. Rafe tells everyone to move along. Gabi tells Nicole to stop and not listen to them because she is telling her the God’s honest truth. Nicole asks how this could be and questions Gabi’s proof. Gabi tells Nicole that she can see how it all makes sense and talks about what Sloan did. Gabi declares that Eric’s child being ripped from his arms is a wrong that needs to be righted immediately.

Eric assures Holly that he will come visit her and she can come see him. Holly reminds him that she’s still grounded. Eric assures that won’t last forever because nothing ever does.

Nicole questions how Gabi could possibly know this when she just got out of prison. Gabi asks why Nicole is fighting this when it’s her dream come true. EJ argues that Gabi is just out for revenge. Gabi repeats that it’s about righting a terrible wrong and she is not lying as she did not make this up out of thin air. Nicole asks where in the world she got the idea that Jude is Eric’s son. Gabi assures that her source is solid so Nicole questions who her source is, arguing that she’s not about to turn their lives upside down. Gabi then reveals that Stefan told her.

Jada tells Bobby that they already have proof of who killed Li Shin and they have evidence linked to Gil Carter. Bobby says he reads the paper but assures the evidence doesn’t matter because Gil didn’t do it. Bobby guesses Jada thinks he’s lying. Jada says it wouldn’t be his first time. Bobby points out that she has nothing but circumstantial evidence and no eye witnesses against Gil. Jada brings up having Li’s blood on Gil’s black book and a dried fingerprint in the blood which she calls pretty solid proof. Bobby argues that it’s not definitive. Jada then asks Bobby who killed Li if not Gil.

Connie repeats to herself that it was Gabi’s fault. Connie then imagines Li appearing before her and stating that Gabi is not the one who stabbed him.

Jada questions if Bobby is trying to tell her that Gabi stabbed Li. Bobby says no and that Gabi has been rightfully exonerated. Bobby remarks that they got the wrong perp twice now, but he’s definitely got it. Jada comments that he sounds awfully sure of himself for being confined to a mental institution which Bobby mocks. Jada question why he thinks the police have been on the wrong track this whole time. Bobby responds that it’s because he saw the person who killed Li Shin.

Connie calls it a miracle to see Li, but he assures that he is dead and remarks that she should know since she killed him.

Nicole questions Stefan telling Gabi that EJ is not Jude’s father. Gabi asks if Stefan is going to call her a liar in front of all these people. Stefan says no, so Nicole asks if he’s saying it’s true which he confirms as he declares that Eric is Jude’s father.

Eric enters the Brady Pub to say goodbye to Roman. Roman guesses he won’t talk him in to changing his mind. Eric calls it a pretty good job opportunity which Roman understands. Eric knows Roman thinks he’s running away and admits maybe he is. Roman says he did the same thing and in time, he chose to come back so maybe Eric will do the same someday. Eric mentions just coming from Marlena and she was understanding. Roman asks about Nicole. Eric says she knows and they said their goodbyes. Eric admits it was tough but they kept it short and sweet and she had to take off to cover a press conference at the town square.

Nicole argues that Stefan and Gabi just hate EJ and they did this just to hurt him. Gabi responds that maybe under different circumstances, she might get revenge but she is telling nothing but the truth here. Gabi declares that Stefan saw the original DNA test results in black and white. Stefan tells EJ that he’s sorry. Nicole tells EJ that if this is true, she’s so sorry. Gabi asks why she’s apologizing to EJ when he already knew.

Jada asks how Bobby could have possibly seen the person who murdered Li Shin when Li was murdered in his apartment. Jada asks if he was there and witnessed the murder. Bobby says not exactly. Jada asks if he’s telling her that he was the murderer then. Bobby asks if she really thinks he’d go around blabbing about it if he was. Jada questions how he could have possibly seen who did it then.

Connie tells her vision of Li that she didn’t mean to kill him and it was an accident as she continues to blame Gabi. Li points out that Gabi didn’t stab her as that was all Connie. Connie tells him to stop saying that but Li says it’s true. Connie argues that nobody else knows, so what happened will stay between them forever.

Nicole questions Gabi saying that EJ knew. Gabi responds that Stefan found the DNA test results in the living room safe and that EJ was the one who put them there. Nicole asks EJ if this is true that he knew.

Roman asks Eric about Jude. Eric says he already had a painful goodbye with him and doesn’t want to put them through that again, especially after having a dream last night that Jude was he and Nicole’s son.

EJ argues that Stefan and Gabi are lying because Gabi blames him for sending her to prison and this is her way of getting back at him. Rafe points out that EJ just freed Gabi. Gabi assures that she still hates EJ but insists that this is the truth. Nicole calls it impossible because they did a DNA test. Gabi says that Sloan kept switching the results. Nicole argues that Sloan had nothing to do with this as EJ came home with the test. Gabi questions going by what EJ said and tells Nicole to think about all the other things that don’t add up. Gabi asks how Nicole thinks Stefan got EJ to overturn her conviction and why EJ gave Melinda an immunity deal after stealing her child. Gabi asks if that seems like the fatherly thing to do or the DiMera thing to do. Stefan tries to stop Gabi but she continues, declaring that EJ had no choice as his walls were closing in. Gabi adds that Melinda knew the truth and used it to get her immunity. Gabi tells Nicole that Stefan used the information too to threaten to tell her everything if she didn’t go free. Gabi declares that her standing here is all the proof she needs. EJ calls her an ungrateful, vindictive bitch. EJ tries to go after Gabi but Rafe holds him back. EJ questions her after everything he did for her. Gabi asks if he expected gratitude after he sent her to prison for something she didn’t do. EJ argues that after everything she’s done in her miserable life, she deserved ten times the sentence she got. Gabi complains that EJ refused to help her even when Stefan begged him. Nicole asks what EJ has to say to her and yells at him to say something, asking if he’ll even say sorry. Nicole calls EJ a bastard for knowing and shoves him as she then storms off. EJ tries to go after her but Rafe stops him and says he’s not going anywhere.

Eric tells Roman about when they first took the DNA test that showed EJ was the father of Nicole’s baby, it was a big letdown as he flashes back to that moment. Eric says when he went to bed last night, he knew he was leaving today so maybe that’s why he had the dream. Eric declares that if he would’ve been the father, it would’ve changed his and Nicole’s entire lives. Eric decides he should go get his bags and get going. Roman offers to get Kate to cover at the Pub so he can give him a ride to the airport. Eric says he’s sorry but Brady already offered. Roman guesses he was just trying to buy some more time with him. Eric promises he will be back. Roman tells him to take care of himself and be well as they hug and say I love you to one another.

Rafe wants a statement from EJ because everything he just heard tells him that he perpetrated a fraud or at the very least was an accessory after the fact. EJ tells Rafe that if he wants to press charges, he can take it up with his office and storms off.

Jada complains that Bobby is talking in riddles and she doesn’t have time for his games. Bobby clarifies that he didn’t see the actual murder in front of him, but he saw the killer. Bobby explains that Everett and he had moved to Salem a couple days earlier and Chad was very upset because of Everett staying in Salem. Bobby says Everett got very upset so he had to take over for awhile and right then, he stumbled across his first big story in Salem, only it never gets published because Everett can’t remember it, but he does. Everett remarks that you tend to remember the times you come face to face with a killer, so Jada asks who it is.

Connie argues that prison served Gabi right but now she gets sprung when Gil Carter didn’t even kill Li and that’s just not right. Her vision of Li points out that Gabi didn’t kill him either. Connie complains that Melinda is to blame too and it made her skin crawl to kiss up to them so that they wouldn’t suspect her. Connie wishes they could go back in time to her and Li’s first date. Connie says she’s not crazy and she doesn’t want Li to be dead because she wants to be close to him forever. Connie talks about that being why she’s in the apartment where he lived and died. Connie declares that she had to do it but she misses Li and she promises revenge on everyone who is to blame for his tragic loss. Connie states that she’s going to make them all pay and when Li is finally avenged, they can live happily ever after. Connie then exits the apartment.

Jada asks who Bobby saw. Bobby says he had just moved here so he didn’t know anyone’s name. Jada asks if he can describe them. Bobby suddenly claims he’s tired. Jada argues that it’s 10 AM and says she knew he was just stringing her along so she’d come back and see him. Bobby says he’s not stringing her along if he actually has the goods. Jada questions how she knows any of this is even true. Bobby says she is smart and has a keen sense of when justice has actually been served. Bobby tells Jada that he will see her tomorrow and they will talk more about it then. Bobby then pretends to go to sleep so that Jada leaves. Bobby then goes back to reading his book.

EJ catches up to Nicole at the DiMera Mansion. Nicole cries that EJ knew her baby was Eric’s son and he let them mourn his death and spread his ashes. EJ explains that he did not know for months. Nicole questions why she should believe him. EJ insists that he loves her but Nicole disagrees. Nicole says he has to hate someone to do something like this to them. EJ repeats that it’s love and always will be. EJ asks if he can at least explain. EJ informs her that it was Leo who finally told him that it was their baby. EJ says he couldn’t believe it, so he confronted Sloan, who then told him that Jude was Nicole’s baby but the father was actually Eric. EJ adds that he didn’t believe her at first so he had another DNA test done to be sure. Nicole points out that he still kept it quiet. EJ admits he was devastated as he had already lost the boy once, so losing him a second time was too much to bear. EJ states that once it all sank in, Nicole and another man raising a child would be a stab in the heart to a man who gave his whole heart to her. EJ adds that it wasn’t just another man, but Eric, and he knew how much Eric wanted to have a child with her and that Nicole still had feelings for him. EJ brings up seeing her kissing Eric when he brought her home that night, so he made a terrible choice. EJ asks what he could do when Nicole means everything to him and he was so afraid of losing her. Nicole then responds that now he has as she walks away in tears and heads upstairs.

Rafe tells Gabi and Stefan to tell him everything they know, starting from the beginning. Stefan responds that they will gladly come to the police station to make a statement, but right now he needs to speak to his wife alone. Gabi promises Rafe that they will come in tomorrow. Rafe tells them to do that and walks away. Stefan then questions how Gabi could do this.

Nicole comes back downstairs with Jude. EJ tries to stop her and says they need to talk but Nicole cries that she has nothing left to say. EJ argues that they’ve weathered more storms than this. Nicole questions him thinking this is a storm and calls it a nightmare of EJ’s doing. EJ insists that he loves her. Nicole calls those empty words that she doesn’t want to hear ever again. EJ asks where she will go. Nicole tells him it’s none of his business anymore as she exits the mansion in tears with Jude.

Bobby thinks back to finding Connie crying in the park, swearing she didn’t mean to do it.

Jada meets Rafe outside the Pub and asks how the press conference was. Rafe calls it more eventful than expected and says he’ll fill her in later. Rafe asks about her visit with her ex and if he filled her in on the so called murder. Jada reveals it was Li Shin’s murder. Rafe says they already know who murdered Li but Jada says that Bobby said it wasn’t Gil Carter. Rafe laughs it off considering the evidence and asks who Bobby said did it then. Jada informs him that Bobby wouldn’t say but did say that he saw the killer shortly after they committed the crime. Rafe questions Jada really thinking there’s anything to this. Jada says Bobby wants her to come back to Bayview to discuss it further. Rafe worries that it sounds like another trick but Jada says maybe he’ll be ready to name some names. Jada suggests they go inside to the Pub where he can tell her what happened at the press conference. After they head inside, Connie comes around the corner.

Eric sits at the airport and thinks back to handing Jude over to EJ and Nicole. Eric gets up to board his flight but gets a cal from Nicole.

EJ pours a drink in the living room and tells the portrait of Stefano that Stefan and Gabi are going to pay dearly for this. EJ takes his drink and then smashes the glass against the wall as he screams out in frustration.

Stefan tells Gabi that he promised EJ to keep his secret, she agreed, and they had an understanding. Gabi says she knows, so Stefan asks why she blew it all to Hell.

Eric ignores Nicole’s call and goes to board the flight but Nicole arrives with Jude. Nicole says she tried calling him. Eric questions what she is doing here. Nicole informs him that she had to stop him from getting on the plane. Eric doesn’t understand. Nicole then reveals to Eric that he is Jude’s father.

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Marlena goes to visit Bobby at Bayview. Bobby says he doesn’t know why she’s there as he has nothing to say to her. Bobby declares that he will speak to Jada and no one else.

Jada and Rafe have breakfast at the Brady Pub. Jada informs Rafe that she went to see Bobby at Bayview yesterday. Jada says the doctors haven’t been able to reach Everett while Stephanie thought that she could reason with Bobby, but she hit a wall and he would not let Everett out. Rafe asks if it was a total waste of time then, but Jada says not necessarily.

Melinda waits in the town square to meet with Kristen, wondering where she is and worrying that it could be a big waste of time. Connie approaches her, who Melinda remembers as the woman who attacked her on Valentine’s Day and blamed her for Li Shin’s death. Connie apologizes for being unreasonable and says it’s only because she was jealous as things didn’t work out with her and Li because he was still hung up on her. Connie admits it wasn’t her fault and doesn’t make her responsible for Li’s death. Melinda acknowledges that they have all their moments. Connie calls that gracious of her and says she won’t take up any more of her time as she walks away. Kristen then arrives. Melinda remarks that she’s finally there. Kristen responds that a great thing about being CEO is she can be as late as she wants and everyone else just has to deal with it. Kristen suggests they get down to business as they sit down. Kristen informs Melinda that EJ wants her to hire her as DiMera’s general counsel and she’s just trying to figure out why.

EJ goes to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and asks Stefan where Gabi is as he’s been looking all over for her. Stefan informs him that Gabi is on a flight back from Arizona which EJ questions. Stefan explains that she was visiting her daughter, Arianna which takes precedence. EJ asks when her flight lands as Stefan questions why he needs her so bad. EJ explains that Paulina doesn’t think him being reinstated as district attorney is going over well, so he’s holding a press conference to boost his image and he wants Gabi there to talk about how valiantly he fought for her which Stefan laughs at. EJ says he needs this. Stefan argues that it’s not like EJ overturned Gabi’s conviction because it was the right thing to do but so he wouldn’t tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s paternity.

Eric goes to the Spectator office where Nicole is working. Nicole informs Eric that she’s covering EJ’s press conference so she wants Eric to come with her to take photos. Eric responds that he’s sorry as he can’t. Nicole starts saying she understands but Eric reveals that he can’t, because he doesn’t work here anymore. Eric announces that one of the jobs he applied for came through, so he’s moving to Paris, France which surprises Nicole. Eric informs her that he’s going to be head of photography for a prestigious magazine there. Nicole calls that amazing and congratulates him. Eric thanks her. Nicole then says she’s sorry if she seems caught off guard as she didn’t know they would respond so quickly and that he already quit his job at the Spectator. Eric confirms that Xander agreed to let him out of his contract right away. Eric then reveals that he’s flying out today.

EJ tells Stefan that he held up his end of the bargain as Gabi is free so now he has to keep up his and keep his mouth shut. Stefan assures he hasn’t told Gabi a word and she’s asked a lot of questions about why he helped them, so he has nothing to worry about. EJ tells Stefan to stop phrasing everything like a threat then as he has enough trouble with Melinda nipping at his heels. Stefan asks about that not being a casual visit then. EJ reveals that Melinda was in a frenzy and almost told Nicole the truth but she agreed to keep quiet after he offered her a job as general counsel at DiMera. Stefan asks if that’s a joke, arguing that EJ can’t offer a position without Kristen’s approval and she hates his guts right now. EJ suggests Kristen could be feeling generous after getting the CEO job, otherwise Melinda will go back to being a 10,000 volt live wire. Stefan laughs at EJ’s life. EJ argues that he treasures his relationship with Nicole, so he doesn’t appreciate Stefan making light of this, especially since he wouldn’t be in this mess if he wasn’t blackmailing him. Stefan responds that if EJ didn’t lie to the woman he loved, he wouldn’t be in this mess so it’s his doing. Gabi then comes home and asks what she missed.

Marlena asks Bobby about Jada’s visit last night. Bobby says there were no cuts or bruises, so he thinks their conversation was quite productive.

Jada informs Rafe that Bobby did want her to give him a second chance. Rafe jokes about getting hit on by someone who isn’t even real. Jada responds that he was real to her, so Rafe apologizes. Rafe asks what Bobby dangled to entice her to get involved with him again. Jada reveals that he offered to help solve a case. Rafe questions that and hopes she didn’t humor him. Jada admits that she is intrigued since Bobby claimed to have information on a murder. Rafe admits that does change things then makes a joke but apologizes and tells her to continue. Jada says that Bobby didn’t give her any details but said they could further discuss it if she came back to visit him today. Rafe argues that Bobby is bluffing and just wants to spend more time with her. Jada feels it’s possible while Rafe feels Bobby is just manipulating her. Jada declares that either way, she’s going back because she needs to hear him out. Rafe doesn’t want to sound harsh but states that Bobby is mentally unstable, so this could be a trap and he could get violent. Rafe thinks Jada should stay as far away from Bobby as possible.

Marlena is glad Bobby had a positive experience with Jada as she knows he still has feelings for her, but questions him not considering Everett and briefly letting him out. Bobby declines and says Everett is not ready to face his past. Marlena feels they should explore that and asks what happened in the past.

Kristen asks Melinda to sum up why EJ is so eager for her to give her this job. Melinda responds that EJ feels guilty for stealing the district attorney job from her. Kristen feels DiMeras don’t have guilty consciences. Melinda points out that EJ might want to reward a good deed since she did hand over the evidence that freed Gabi. Kristen says that’s another thing she doesn’t understand since EJ previously refused to reopen Gabi’s case and now all of a sudden it was top priority. Kristen states that EJ hates Gabi and isn’t very fond of Stefan either. Melinda talks about the district attorney serving the mayor and how politics and optics are just as important as the results in court. Melinda thinks EJ just decided to go for an easy win but Kristen doesn’t buy it. Kristen decides to table all the EJ questions for now as she’s curious about Melinda. Kristen asks why Melinda wants to work for her, assuming she still blames her for her daughter’s death. Melinda notes that Kristen did push her down a flight of stairs. Kristen repeats that it was an accident and she was out of her mind with grief but she was horrified by what happened. Melinda says she’s been out of her mind since losing her only child and since Kristen is responsible for her death, she is triggered just being in her presence, but she is a professional. Melinda declares that for the sake of the job, she can put aside their differences. Kristen responds that she can’t say the same.

Nicole comments on Eric leaving just like that. Eric says he needs a clean break and the sooner he starts a new life, the better. Nicole knows it’s not getting any easier without Jude and is only getting harder, but she wishes there was something she could do. Eric says all he knows is that he needs time and distance. Nicole tells Eric that she’s really going to miss him. Eric says he will miss her but maybe this is for the best for all of them, pointing out that EJ never did like them working together. Nicole informs Eric that EJ saw them kissing and he just recently told her. Nicole says she reassured him that it meant nothing but it obviously upset him. Eric remarks that if they were together, he doesn’t know what he would do if he saw her kissing another man.

Stefan tells Gabi that he was going to pick her up from the airport. Gabi says she got in early as they kiss. Stefan asks about Arianna. Gabi can’t believe how grown up she is and says she wanted to bring her back with her but she signed up for classes. EJ interrupts and tells Gabi that he needs her at his press conference to express her gratitude. Gabi says she’s exhausted but EJ argues that they owe him, so Stefan agrees to be there. EJ asks them not to be late as he exits. Gabi asks if Stefan really wants her to do this. Stefan confirms that he does want to throw EJ a bone. Gabi agrees to but only if he tells her how he strong-armed EJ in to overturning her conviction. Stefan says that he told her he pleaded to EJ’s sense of family loyalty. Gabi repeats that she doesn’t buy it and then reveals that she overheard them talking about blackmail when she walked in. Gabi asks Stefan for the truth. Stefan tells her to brace herself as shuts the door to the living room. Stefan then informs Gabi that it’s about Nicole’s baby Jude and reveals that EJ is not the father.

Marlena says that Bobby says he’s protecting Everett but she senses he’s more protective of himself. Bobby calls this boring and says he wants to get back to his book. Marlena agrees to leave for now but says they can’t go on like this as she then exits. Bobby says they’ll see about that.

Rafe reminds Jada that Bobby is in Bayview for a reason. Jada insists that Bobby wouldn’t hurt her and says it’s very rare for alters to be violent. Jada talks about doing research on D.I.D. and Marlena said the same. Rafe argues that if she wants to investigate a crime, he has a whole stack of them at the station and feels it’s too risky. Jada argues that Rafe wouldn’t pull this on a male detective and says her job is to investigate crimes. Rafe points out that he’s not involved with any of the male detectives, only her. Rafe realizes that there is no stopping her and offers to go with her but Jada says he can’t because Bobby won’t tell her anything if he’s there. Jada says this is all about trust, so she needs to go there alone. Rafe admits he hates this. Jada assures there will be a doctor right outside the door. Rafe tells her to be careful and that he loves her.

Nicole tells Eric that she should get to the press conference. Eric says he needs to finish the rounds of his farewell tour and then it’s off to the airport. Nicole asks if Eric wants to see Jude before he goes since he’s at home and she could let the nanny know he’s coming. Eric doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Nicole points out that EJ won’t be home if that helps. Eric thanks her for the offer. Nicole asks if this is really goodbye as it seems so final. Nicole suggests saying see you later but admits maybe that doesn’t work, so this really is goodbye. Nicole decides they just won’t say it which Eric agrees to as they hug while holding back tears. Eric then exits the office.

Melinda questions Kristen being unwilling to set aside personal differences. Kristen feels she would always be looking over her shoulder, worrying about Melinda playing the long game. Melinda tells her that she only plans to put her head down and work her ass off, so she’d be extremely lucky to have her in her employ. Kristen admits she feels like she owes her, but she doesn’t feel it’s her best move right now. EJ arrives and joins them, asking how it’s going. Melinda informs him that Kristen doesn’t want to hire her. EJ questions why not, arguing that Melinda is extremely qualified. Kristen worries about Melinda stabbing her in the back. Melinda insists that she’s not a threat to Kristen. EJ asks what he can do to help seal the deal and then asks what if he offers her his DiMera shares.

Gabi is shocked to learn that Eric is Jude’s father and that Eric has no idea. Stefan says in EJ’s defense, he hadn’t known since the beginning. Gabi asks when exactly Sloan told him the truth, guessing it was months ago and he sat on it ever since. Stefan explains that EJ is afraid of losing Nicole as he thinks she will leave him if she finds out Eric is Jude’s father. Stefan adds that once he discovered the test results, he realized he had EJ right where he wanted him and the tools to get Gabi’s freedom. Gabi says it’s like Independence Day all over again and says now Eric can get his child back which Stefan questions. Gabi declares that they can’t keep this to themselves and they have to tell Eric the truth. Gabi tells Stefan not to look at her like that and argues that telling Eric is the right thing and only thing to do. Stefan can’t believe she’s saying this while Gabi can’t believe Stefan thinks there’s any other choice here. Gabi talks about being separated from her daughter for a year and how it killed her to miss so much time with her, so she can’t sit back and let Eric miss out on his child’s life. Stefan argues that EJ came through for them and she is free. Gabi says they got what they wanted and questions what’s stopping them from telling Eric. Stefan would like to think that a very solemn promise means something here which Gabi questions. Stefan says they finally have a cease fire with EJ, so he doesn’t need or want another war with him right now. Gabi says she gets that but Eric is a really good guy and Arianna’s great uncle, so she questions what he did to deserve this. Stefan reminds her that life is unfair sometimes and points out that Jude will want for nothing. Gabi questions growing up without his dad being okay. Stefan acknowledges that EJ is a very good father. Stefan calls this the price they have to pay for her freedom and that it could be a lot worse. Gabi tells him to tell Eric that. Stefan admits he hates it but pleads with Gabi not to rock the boat right now when he just got her back and he can’t risk anything getting in the way of them living in harmony. Gabi reluctantly agrees to try and see it his way. Stefan calls it the only way and says it’s for the best as they hug. Stefan suggests they go play nice with EJ, so they then exit the mansion together.

Kristen says that EJ fought tooth and nail for his shares and questions him now just being willing to hand them over. EJ questions why he needs them when the board has made it clear they don’t want him in charge and playing another game of CEO musical chairs is pointless. EJ adds that he’s completely content being district attorney. Kristen points out that he still sacrificed a tremendous amount of power and money to get Melinda to this job. EJ reminds Kristen that she will also get the voting and power that come with those shares. EJ encourages that his votes in her corner should help with any insecurities about keeping her position. Kristen feels there’s either something he’s not telling her or being a new father has turned his brain to mush. Kristen then agrees to the deal and says she will have their interim lawyer draw up the paper work and Melinda’s contract which thrills Melinda. Kristen then gets up and walks away. EJ tells Melinda that the job is her’s which means she has to keep her trap shut about Jude’s paternity from now to eternity. Melinda responds that Nicole won’t hear about it from her, right as Nicole walks up and questions what she won’t hear.

Jada goes to see Bobby at Bayview. Bobby says he’s glad she came back. Jada admits she almost didn’t and tells him that she won’t let him keep her on the hook, so she’s going to need answers. Jada asks Bobby to tell him what he knows about a murder. Bobby responds that he’s going to need something in return first.

Nicole doesn’t understand how EJ keeps talking to Melinda and she knows this conversation isn’t about the court cases that EJ is taking over. Melinda informs Nicole that they were just talking about Kristen hiring her at DiMera and now she ended up hearing it from her. Nicole questions why Kristen would do that and the company’s reputation. EJ says he knew Nicole would be upset so he’s sorry she walked in on them like that as he wanted to break the news to her, himself. Melinda guesses the cat’s out of the bag now and jokes that she’s going to pick up some very expensive office furniture as she walks away. Nicole tells EJ that she doesn’t get it since Melinda and Kristen have a terrible history. EJ guesses Kristen hired her to spite him. Nicole calls it unbelievable. EJ asks if Nicole is here for his press conference as he didn’t realize she’d be making a show of support. Nicole explains that she’s here covering for the Spectator, objectively. EJ jokes with her to make sure that Eric takes a flattering photo of him for the front page, even if it has to include Gabi. Nicole then reveals that Eric no longer works for the Spectator as he has taken a job in Paris, France after realizing living in the same town as Jude is too hard and he needs a clean break. EJ says that makes sense and he knows it’s a big change, but he thinks Eric has made the right decision for everyone.

Rafe joins Gabi and Stefan in the town square. Gabi says she’s glad he’s there but wishes it wasn’t for this dog and pony show. Rafe tells Gabi that he loves her and that’s why he’s here to support her. Connie approaches and tells Gabi that she’s so relieved that she’s been exonerated. Gabi asks if she knows her. Connie says no but explains that she knew Li Shin quite well and she knows he wouldn’t rest in peace knowing that someone was wrongfully imprisoned for his murder. Connie is thankful that Gabi got justice and that Li’s true killer was revealed. Gabi thanks her and says that means a lot as Connie walks away. Gabi calls it nice while Rafe felt it was a little strange.

EJ asks Nicole when Eric plans to go. Nicole says he booked a flight for later this afternoon. EJ is surprised that’s so soon but he’s glad she got to say goodbye. Nicole feels EJ is loving this. EJ admits that he will sleep easier knowing he has her all to himself, but he does feel bad for Eric after losing his wife and his child in one swoop, so he would be devastated too.

Eric goes to tell Marlena that he’s moving to Paris which shocks her. Marlena questions there not being any photography jobs in like Missouri, but then says she understands. Eric asks if she thinks he’s weak for running away. Marlena says not at all and that no one blames him for needing space as he has a lot of adjusting to do. Eric thanks her for saying that and for what she’s not saying which Marlena questions. Eric clarifies that he means Nicole because Marlena knows very well that Nicole is the other reason that he’s moving away.

EJ begins his press conference in the town square, talking about the tumultuous time in the district attorney’s office and he wants to assure the citizens of Salem that the right person is back on the job. EJ promises to find justice no matter how hard and talks about reopening Li Shin’s murder case. EJ announces that they now firmly believe the real culprit was Gil Carter, but this was not just about seeking justice for Li Shin. EJ talks about Gabi being wrongly convicted of the crime, so she too was seeking justice. EJ says he presented his filings regarding the new evidence and the judge agreed to Gabi’s immediate release. EJ proclaims the system works because today, Gabi has her freedom. EJ then welcomes Gabi to the podium to say a few words as the people in attendance applaud.

Jada suspected Bobby might want something in return and asks what that might be. Bobby tells her to get him released and then they can go some place private. Jada says she knew he was just playing games. Bobby says he’s not and that he does have information about a murder which he will tell her all about as soon as she gets him sprung. Jada decides Rafe was right and goes to leave, but Bobby stops her and decides he will tell her.

Melinda joins Kristen at the DiMera Mansion. Kristen informs her that she has received EJ’s shares and she is a woman of her word, so she presents Melinda with her contract to sign. Melinda acknowledges the pay package and signs the contract. Kristen says it’s worth it because now Melinda answers to her. Kristen then asks Melinda why EJ pushed so hard to get her this job. Melinda responds that EJ was just doing what’s best for him.

Gabi says she’s so grateful to be standing here today after the last 8 months were the worst of her life and she wouldn’t have survived without the support of her family and friends. Gabi says she has so many people to thank, first her husband Stefan DiMera. Gabi says his love and unwavering faith in her got her through the darkest hours because he never doubted her innocence and fought tirelessly to secure her freedom.

Jada tells Bobby that he has five seconds to spit it out or she’s gone. Bobby then tells her it’s about the murder of Li Shin.

Gabi thanks Jada and Rafe for pursuing every angle of the case and working tirelessly to make sure justice was served. Gabi says she has one more important person to acknowledge and that’s the victim, Li Shin. Gabi states that someone recently mentioned to her that Li can finally rest in peace now that his true murderer is known.

Connie goes home and flashes back to being the one who stabbed Li Shin!

Marlena reminds Eric that he asked her not to bring up Nicole and she respects that he doesn’t want to talk about it. Eric states that now that he’s leaving, he can be honest with her and himself. Eric admits he tried to move on but the fact is, Nicole will always have a piece of his heart.

Nicole asks Gabi what role EJ played in overturning her case. Gabi asks how she could forget and admits much credit must go to EJ for approving the immunity deal for Melinda, who then handed over the evidence to exonerate her even though EJ wrongfully accused her in the first place, but in the end he was big enough to admit he was wrong and that he let his personal animosity towards her cloud his judgment. Gabi remarks that she and EJ are similar in that way as sometimes they let their emotions guide their decisions. Gabi states that in EJ’s case, he sent her to prison out of hate but he freed her out of love for Nicole. EJ argues that Nicole has nothing to do with this but Gabi says this is all about Nicole. Nicole questions what she’s talking about. Gabi then announces that the only reason EJ exonerated her is because he was desperately afraid of losing his beloved wife to Eric Brady. Nicole asks why EJ would be afraid of that. Gabi responds that it’s because Nicole is still in love with Eric and that Eric is the father of her baby, shocking Stefan and EJ.

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Xander works out at home while Sarah goes through the mail. Sarah finds an RSVP for their wedding from Justin and Bonnie. Xander blows it off but Sarah tells him that Justin and Bonnie are family, so he should be lucky that they support their relationship. Xander comments on Bonnie so Sarah talks about Bonnie going out of her way to help with the wedding invitations despite Xander locking her in a shed. Xander says they both know what he did to Bonnie but questions if Bonnie can let it go, why can’t Sarah.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Bonnie and Justin toast to a Happy Independence Day. Bonnie brings up having an engagement to celebrate. Justin guesses she’s talking about Xander and Sarah, but Alex walks in and says they aren’t the only ones as he announces to Justin that he and Theresa are also engaged.

Theresa goes to see Brady, who thanks her for coming. Theresa says his message was urgent. Brady tells her there is no time to waste and asks her to hear him out. Brady reveals that he’s made a decision that he thinks is best for everyone that he hopes she will go along with.

Holly is at the DiMera Mansion and gets a call from Tate, who is at the Pub and apologizes for hanging up on her last time as he had to move fast so no one knew he was talking to her. Holly understands he didn’t want to get busted again. Tate asks Holly if everything is still go and she still wants to run away together.

Alex asks if Justin is going to congratulate him, pointing out that they’ve been engaged for two days and he hasn’t said anything. Justin responds that he hadn’t heard. Bonnie notes that she was waiting for Alex to tell him. Alex comments that Justin doesn’t seem thrilled about it. Justin responds that he needs time to process it. Alex remarks that he wouldn’t need time to process it if he actually liked Theresa and he’d just be happy for them. Bonnie assures that Justin is happy for them and that he likes Theresa just fine. Alex guesses that Justin just doesn’t trust her and doesn’t think he should trust her.

Brady tells Theresa that it’s been an emotionally charged week for everyone, pointing out that Theresa could’ve lost her life and he knows she’s still shaken up about it as he is. Theresa brings up the other night when she told him that she wanted to be with him. Theresa says she was confused and upset then but now she’s not confused anymore. Brady says he knows that she wants to be with Alex and this is not about that. Theresa is relieved and asks what it is then. Brady responds that it’s about their son.

Tate asks Holly if she wants to spend the summer together because there is no way he’s going to stupid lacrosse camp so they have to figure something out. Holly questions how they are going to pull this off, pointing out that she’s practically locked up in a tower and double super grounded, so she doesn’t think Nicole will unground her anytime soon. Tate says that’s why they will have to make sure their parents aren’t watching them. Holly questions how to do that. Tate informs her that he has a plan. Holly hopes it’s better than the prom plan. Tate admits that one didn’t work out so well, but assures that this one will. Holly says she trusts him. Tate says he’ll call her as soon as it’s safe to talk and they hang up. Holly then turns around to see Rachel enter the living room. Holly invites her to join her to watch a movie. Rachel declines but says she does want to know what Holly is plotting with her brother.

Sarah tells Xander that she has let go of what happened and what he did to Bonnie and Susan, adding that she’s made her mistakes. Xander understands she had reason not to trust him but promises he will never again be corrupted by money. They kiss until a knock at the door interrupts them. Xander calls it terrible timing. Sarah answers the door to see Maggie and asks if everything is alright. Maggie says she brought something for Xander and presents him with a check which she says is for his share of Victor’s estate.

Justin cautions Alex to be careful and not rush in to this. Alex appreciates his advice but says he didn’t ask for it or need it. Alex talks about emulating his father, Victor, who always went with his gut and that’s what he’s doing. Justin points out that Victor didn’t trust Theresa. Alex argues that Victor obviously trusts his instincts which is why he left him half of the estate. Justin recalls Victor making Maggie CEO over Alex when he was still alive. Alex argues that Victor didn’t think he was ready and maybe he was right, but before he died, he changed his mind and his will, giving him that power and half his fortune. Justin argues that Victor entrusted him to distribute his money and advises Alex to make sure that Theresa signs an airtight prenup.

Brady informs Theresa that he wants to send Tate to lacrosse camp in upstate New York for the summer, thinking it would be a great way for him to get ready for the senior season. Theresa questions this being about his lacrosse skills. Brady calls it a bonus since he would be in a controlled environment where he’d be working his butt off and most importantly, he’d be out of Holly’s orbit so there would be distance between them. Theresa agrees that is a good idea. Brady questions her not having a problem with it as he didn’t think it would be an easy sell since he thought Theresa might want to keep him close, so she can keep an eye on him or be annoyed that he came up with the idea without her. Theresa jokes about him thinking she’s that controlling. Brady asks for sure if she’s cool with it then. Theresa responds that she might have been inclined to send Tate to military school or the actual military, but as long as he’s far away from Holly, lacrosse camp is fine by her.

Aaron joins Tate at the Pub. Tate shows Aaron the flyer for the lacrosse camp and hypes Aaron up about it. Aaron admits he’d love to go but says he can’t afford it. Tate says luckily, his dad is paying for it. Aaron thought they would be going together but Tate reveals he was hoping that Aaron would go in his place.

Holly claims to Rachel that she wasn’t plotting anything with Tate and they were just talking. Holly explains that she and Tate really want to be together but EJ, Theresa, Brady, and Nicole are trying to keep them apart. Rachel guesses they are sneaking around but Holly calls it just not telling anyone about it and tells Rachel that she can’t tell anyone. Rachel questions her wanting her to lie to her dad. Holly says she doesn’t have to lie, just not say anything. Rachel says she’s sorry but she doesn’t want to get in trouble. Rachel pulls out her phone to call Nicole but Holly takes her phone and tells her that she can’t.

Xander tells Maggie that’s a lot of money. Maggie reminds him that she intended to share her half of Victor’s fortune. Maggie apologizes for the delay as it took her and Justin awhile to work out the details. Xander is surprised given everything that happened with Konstantin. Maggie feels it’s just the right time. Maggie says when Konstantin tried to take everything from them, Xander stood up to protect the family so he deserves to be rewarded. Sarah asks if Maggie is sure about this. Maggie confirms it’s what she wants to do and tells Xander that he deserves every penny. Xander thanks her and calls it incredibly generous of her. Xander declares that it means a lot, but he can’t accept it.

Alex questions Justin wanting him to sign a prenup and jokingly asks if he thinks Theresa is going to try to murder him for his money or milk him for his fortune while he’s still alive. Justin responds that he’s not suggesting either. Bonnie thinks Justin is just trying to protect Alex’s interests. Justin feels Alex owes it to the family to protect himself since he’s a very wealthy man. Alex thinks back to Brady warning him about Theresa having a history of chasing men for money. Alex then tells Justin that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Alex declares that despite what Justin, Brady, or anybody else thinks, Theresa is not after his money. Bonnie asks who said anything about Brady. Alex insists that Theresa is in this for the right reasons. Justin feels she shouldn’t have any problem signing a prenup then, laying out what she is entitled to in case the marriage doesn’t work out. Theresa then walks in and questions if they are talking about a prenup.

Tate explains to Aaron that after the whole prom mess, Brady decided to send him out of town to keep him away from Holly but he had a brilliant idea since if he’s away at camp, he’ll be off grid so his parents won’t be paying attention. Aaron jokes about his parents setting up a camera at camp. Tate feels Theresa would do something like that if she could. Tate points out that the camp doesn’t allow visitors so his parents can’t come by and he would turn tracking off on his phone so it would look like he’s in New York. Tate says he’d just need someone to go and say they are Tate Black, encouraging that Aaron is really good at lacrosse and loves it. Aaron questions pulling this off. Tate feels it would be easy since no one at the camp knows who he is or what he looks like and Brady will be paying for the whole thing. Tate says he would have his summer free while Aaron would get all the perks of a world class lacrosse camp. Tate encourages that colleges will be throwing scholarships at him and calls it a win-win situation. Tate asks what he thinks.

Rachel takes her phone back as Holly tells her that she can’t tell Nicole or her parents. Holly says she’ll do anything, so Rachel questions what’s in it for her. Holly says she’d be a hero to her brother and asks if she really wants to make things worse for Tate after all he’s been through. Rachel guesses not. Holly gets that Theresa says she’s bad news but reminds Rachel that they used to have fun together and insists that she would never do anything to hurt her. Holly tells Rachel that she really needs her help and says she’s old enough to understand that she really likes Tate, so it would mean so much to her if she could help them out. Holly offers to give Rachel her favorite perfume that she likes. Rachel asks if that’s a bribe. Holly calls it a gift for being a good friend and asks if she can count on her. Brady then walks in and questions what they are talking about. Holly claims it’s nothing important and that they were just talking about perfumes which Rachel goes along with. Brady feels it seemed a little intense to just be about perfumes. Holly says that Rachel wanted to put some of her perfume on but she didn’t know if it would be okay with Kristen. Brady says he thinks it would be, but it will have to wait since they have to go. Brady asks if Rachel is ready to go see fireworks which excites her. Rachel goes to get her glowsticks, so Brady says to meet him at the front door. Brady thanks Holly for hanging out with Rachel. Holly calls her a really great kid. Holly knows Kristen doesn’t really trust her and remarks that no moms do right now. Brady knows Theresa was harsh on her. Holly says they don’t have to talk about it but Brady wants to. Brady admits he didn’t think it was cool that she and Tate were sneaking around their backs. Holly says they are really sorry it all happened like that. Brady tells Holly that they have decided to send Tate to lacrosse camp for the rest of the summer. Holly acts surprised as Brady explains that they think it’s best that they spend a little time apart. Holly claims she understands and asks how Tate reacted to it. Brady admits he didn’t take it too well, but says it’s only for the summer so it’s not forever and maybe they can re-evaluate the situation when he returns. Brady says if they prove to be trustworthy, he doesn’t see why things couldn’t look different for their senior year. Holly says she really hopes so.

Aaron goes over Tate’s offer for him to go to a world class lacrosse camp to potentially get a scholarship and asks where he signs. Tate asks if he’s serious about doing this. Aaron doesn’t see why not and says he’ll just have to tell his brother but he’s sure he would love him to be out of his hair for the summer. Aaron declares that as far as he’s concerned, he will pretend to be Tate. Tate is thrilled as they shake hands.

Maggie questions Xander not wanting the inheritance. Xander says he’s beyond grateful but he just promised Sarah that he won’t be so money driven anymore. Sarah points out that this would allow Xander to never worry about money again. Xander doesn’t think that’s how it works and feels it’s more money, more problems. Xander adds that if Victor wanted him to have it, he would’ve left it for him, himself. Maggie states that Victor was a stubborn man who didn’t like to admit when he was wrong. Maggie insists that she wants him to have it and calls it a wedding present. Xander is moved by her generosity but says that Victor didn’t really consider him one of his heirs. Maggie insists that Victor did love him and if he put his ego aside, she believes he would want Xander to have that money.

Xander tells Theresa that the prenup was not his idea. Theresa assumes it was Justin’s idea then which he confirms. Theresa asks if Justin really thinks she’s marrying Alex for his money. Bonnie says no one is saying that but Theresa says she was talking to Justin, not her. Justin says it’s not his place to judge her or anyone but he is legalc counsel for the family so it is his job to look out for Alex, both as his lawyer and as someone who loves him. Justin doesn’t think it’s unreasonable to be concerned. Alex thinks back to Brady suggesting Theresa knew he was Victor’s son. Theresa tells Justin that she cares about Alex too and says she obviously loves him very much. Justin says he’s happy to hear that but Theresa doesn’t think he is. Theresa doesn’t blame him for being skeptical, knowing her history, but claims she was interested in Alex before she knew he was Victor’s son and heir, ever since they connected in Greece. Alex thinks back again to Brady reminding him of how Theresa was at the hotel in Greece when the briefcase was delivered. Theresa talks about it being in Greece when she and Alex realized they were drawn to each other and claims that she just saw him as this great guy, but had no idea he was Victor’s son and heir. Alex continues thinking back to the conversation with Brady. Theresa claims that she was just as surprised as everyone else when she found out that Victor had left Alex a substantial fortune but says Alex knows all this already. Theresa asks Alex if he trusts her. Alex assures that he does. Theresa then asks Alex if he wants her to sign a prenup. Theresa then declares that she thinks she should. Bonnie remarks that she didn’t see that coming. Theresa says she’s tired of people thinking ill of her and that she’s only after the money and that she doesn’t really love Alex. Theresa says it’s sad that lots of marriages don’t last so she thinks Alex has every right to protect himself. Justin calls that a practical way of thinking. Theresa says she knows what people are saying and thinking about her but she also knows her heart belongs to Alex because he’s a wonderful person and she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. Theresa declares that all she wants is to make him happy. Alex tells her that she does make him so happy as they kiss. Justin asks if they would like him to draw up the papers for the prenup then. Theresa tells him to go ahead.

Maggie asks if Xander is sure he won’t accept the check. Xander confirms that he is. Maggie asks if Sarah wants a minute to talk it over with him. Sarah says she doesn’t need it as it’s entirely up to him. Maggie respects his decision. Xander thanks her but jokes that they will be expecting an extravagant wedding gift. Maggie tells Xander that she’s so proud of him for his decision and she believes Victor would’ve been too. Xander thanks her for saying that as they hug. Maggie hugs Sarah and then exits. Sarah tells Xander that she can’t believe he just did that and calls it amazing. Xander says he meant what he said as he spent so much of his life trying to get his hands on money he didn’t deserve, so it’s time for him to earn it. Xander says he’s got a good job now and it’s legitimate work that is his. Sarah says he never stops surprising her. Xander jokes that he surprises himself sometimes. Xander knows Maggie meant well with her offer but says it felt too much like pity for Victor leaving him out of his will. Xander declares that he doesn’t need pity as he has the greatest prize of all in Sarah as they kiss. Sarah tells Xander that she’s never wanted him more so he picks her up and carries her to the bedroom.

Tate calls Holly and tells her that he loves it when a plan comes together as he reveals that Aaron agreed to go to lacrosse camp in his place so his parents will believe he is there. Tate says now they just need to find a place local for him to stay where she can come and visit him. Aaron then alerts Tate to hang up as Brady arrives at the Pub with Rachel. They greet them and Brady says they were just walking by and he saw them in the window. Tate says he was just telling Aaron about the camp that he’s shipping him off to. Brady informs him that Theresa is completely on board with it and that if it were up to her, she’d probably send him to military school. Tate remarks that at least that wouldn’t start until the fall. Aaron says he thinks the camp looks cool which Brady agrees with. Rachel invites them to come see fireworks with them. Brady offers to get more tickets but Aaron says he has plans at home and Tate sarcastically says he should go pack for his big summer. Brady encourages that it’s going to be a great experience.

Sarah watches fireworks through the window. Xander joins her after putting Victoria down for a nap. Xander tells Sarah that they can make more fireworks of their own as they kiss. They watch the fireworks and agree it’s beautiful. Xander declares that they might not be the richest couple in town, but they are the luckiest. Sarah says the happiest too as they continue kissing.

Bonnie and Justin talk about celebrating the 4th of July. Maggie comes in and announces that Xander turned down the inheritance money which Justin questions. Maggie explains that Xander was adamant that he wants to be his own man.

Brady and Rachel run in to Theresa and Alex in the town square. Theresa comments on the fireworks but Rachel says they were better last year. Brady says everyone’s being critical. Alex informs Brady that Theresa agreed to sign a prenup. Theresa asks why he would bring that up when they are talking about the fireworks. Rachel asks Brady if they can go get ice cream, so they walk away together. Theresa then questions Alex why he told Brady when it’s none of his business. Alex tells her not to worry about it as she wasn’t supposed to hear that. Theresa continues to question Alex blurting that out in front of Brady’s daughter like that. Theresa declares it’s obvious that Brady is badmouthing her and telling him to stay away or that she’s only after his money. Theresa asks what Brady said to him. Alex responds that it doesn’t matter because he wasn’t buying it and he trusts her completely. Brady tells Rachel that it’s just going to be them this summer and asks if she’s going to miss Tate. Rachel responds that she definitely will but not as much as Holly will.

Holly meets Tate in the park. Tate tells Holly that everything is a go. Holly declares they will be able to spend the whole summer together. Tate adds that no one will ever know. Tate and Holly kiss as someone appears to watch them from the bushes.

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Abe wishes Paulina a Happy 4th of July. Paulina asks if it is happy, noting that she is relieved to know Chanel’s miscarriage wasn’t her fault but she’s still so sad for her and Johnny. Abe says at least they aren’t moving to LA. Paulina admits she’s not a fan of that city and asks how anyone gets anywhere in that traffic. Abe brings up LA being where they produce his favorite show. Paulina realizes the time and says he’s missing his favorite story. Abe turns on the TV and finds it weird as he questions what happened to Body and Soul.

Marlena sits at home, finishing a call with Johnny as she sends her love to Chanel and says she’s sorry about the baby. Marlena says she will check on them both tomorrow and hangs up as Steve shows up at her door. Marlena calls it a nice surprise and invites him in. Steve says he won’t stay long as he knows she’s busy but he wanted to give her a heads up about a conversation he just had with Jada.

Stephanie goes to the police station and tells Jada that she’s worried they are going to lose Everett forever and the only way for that not to happen is for Jada to speak to Bobby. Stephanie asks Jada to please speak to her ex husband. Jada asks what happened. Stephanie explains that Marlena asked her to go to Bayview with her to talk to Everett, thinking he would be most responsive to the person who knows him best but he was still Bobby and he wanted nothing to do with her. Stephanie says she’s not the one who knows Bobby best as that would be Jada, so she might be the right person to get through to him and the only one who could convince him to let Everett out.

Bobby decides against taking his meds at Bayview and hides the pills inside his bedpost. Bobby declares that he’s happy the way he is, with Everett out of the way for good.

Julie joins Chad in the living room of the Horton House and asks if he really thinks he will see anything new by watching the video over and over again. Chad says no but it’s all he can think about it. Julie feels the same and talks about waiting on the technicians to see if they can prove it. Chad wonders if Abigail is out there somewhere. Chad complains that it’s going to make him crazier than he already is. Julie encourages him to stop looking at the video then. Julie asks if the technician was optimistic about getting a clearer picture. Chad says no beyond enhancing it but they will try to find any information on the electronic signature to make sure it wasn’t tampered with. Julie asks if Chad is ready for some answers on whether Abigail is alive or not. Chad says he used to know the way that she moved and he just doesn’t remember but he feels he should know if it’s his wife or not. Julie feels this is exactly what Clyde wanted, to give him enough information to drive him crazy. Chad says it’s working and remembers the night he brought her to the hospital when Kayla told him that she was gone. Chad asks if Kayla could’ve been wrong and missed something. Julie suggests he should talk to Kayla then.

Kayla is shocked to learn Body and Soul was cancelled and asks Kate if they said why. Kate says it was apparently a disagreement between the producers and the network. Kayla comments on it being a popular show and wonders if Abe knows. Kate is sure he does since he reads all the soap boards and magazines. Kayla brings up when Abe was staying with her and Steve and how he told her that one of the characters reminded him of her. Kate notes that he said the same to her. Kayla worries that Abe won’t be happy about the news.

Abe doesn’t get it as the local news shouldn’t be on for another hour. Paulina suggests maybe they changed the lineup and says she has to get to the office. Abe guesses he will watch the weather report as Paulina then exits. Abe wonders what happened to Body and Soul, stating that it better not be canceled.

Jada doesn’t know if her visiting Bobby is a good idea since he wants her back, so she doesn’t think she’s the best person to bring out Everett. Stephanie suggests making it very clear that she’s through with Bobby and never wants to see him again. Jada asks if she thinks that will work. Stephanie says it might. Stephanie adds that Marlena says Bobby is trying to protect Everett by keeping him buried inside but questions what kind of life that is. Stephanie says this isn’t about her relationship with Everett, but he’s a good person so she wants him to have his life back. Jada decides she wants that too. Stephanie gets that it’s hard for her. Jada says it’s really hard to wrap her head around the fact that the Bobby she knew and loved never even existed. Stephanie says that Marlena said Bobby’s personality will always be part of Everett as their personalities will be integrated. Jada realizes that means Bobby would be gone and agrees to see what she can do. Jada asks if she wants to go now but Stephanie says she can’t go with her since she lost it on him earlier and doesn’t think she would be welcomed back. Jada guesses she could get in by showing her badge and agrees to do her best. Stephanie thanks her as they hug.

Marlena questions Steve turning himself in for helping Clyde escape. Steve says he needed to come clean but tells Marlena that he left John and Ava out of it, by saying he acted alone. Steve needs her and John to be aware because Jada didn’t buy his story, but she has no evidence that anyone else was involved. Steve advises Marlena not to let Jada bluff her in to any answers if she asks questions. Marlena asks Steve if he’s sure about this. Steve confirms that he is and tells Marlena to make sure John knows as soon as he’s back which she agrees to do. Steve asks how John is doing since he knows he went to Greece to pay his respects to Konstantin’s daughter but he thought he’d be back by now. Marlena knows he wanted closure but feels like he hasn’t been himself lately as they haven’t been able to talk on the phone and when they text, he’s been very terse. Steve asks if she thinks something is wrong. Marlena reveals that she thinks John doesn’t want to come home. Marlena then informs Steve that before John left for Greece, he tried to kill him. Steve questions that. Marlena explains it was at Maggie’s wedding and how she had been teaching him techniques to resist Konstantin’s brainwashing. Steve says it was working since Konstantin produced the Pawn card and ordered John to shoot him, but he resisted and Konstantin had to do it himself. Marlena reveals that John admitted to her later that in all the chaos, the card had an effect on him as he heard Konstantin’s voice in his head, telling him to shoot Steve and he went as far as picking up the gun while feeling disoriented and unsure of what to do. Steve remembers John holding the gun and Sarah saying something to him but it was like he didn’t hear her. Steve points out that John didn’t pull the trigger. Marlena talks about how difficult this has been for John and suggests he could be staying away because he doesn’t want to hurt Steve. Steve asks what she thinks. Marlena talks about doing work to deprogram him. Steve asks about the Pawn card. Marlena says she has it and doesn’t think John would hurt anyone, but that he’s worried. Steve declares that if John left because he’s afraid of hurting him, then he’s the one that has to go there to bring him back home.

Kate goes to see Abe, who says he was just going to call her. Abe says he can’t believe they pre-empted Body and Soul. Kate realizes he doesn’t know and then informs him that Body and Soul was cancelled.

Stephanie meets with Paulina in the town square and says she’s so glad they could meet. Paulina is glad she’s not dealing with the recall anymore and can get back to running the city with no distractions. Stephanie says that’s not quite true as she’s concerned there’s another PR nightmare brewing.

Jada goes to see Bobby at Bayview. Bobby mentions reading a murder mystery that she recommended. Bobby guesses Marlena or Stephanie sent her over here. Jada confirms they are very worried about him and she is too. Jada says she realizes now that he had no control over all the things she blamed him for. Bobby states that he never stopped loving her and that’s the truth. Bobby brings up that they had good, happy times together and he never meant to hurt her. Jada says she knows, so Bobby asks if they can get past it and if she can ever accept his apology. Jada responds that she can and she does. Jada tells Bobby that she still cares about him.

Chad doesn’t think he should talk to Kayla since she’s close with Jack and Jennifer and they agreed not to say anything until they knew for sure. Julie encourages that Kayla can be discreet but Chad feels he can’t ask her to do that since she wouldn’t even be able to tell Steve. Julie thinks Chad owes it to himself to get answers. Chad calls it a slim chance but Julie says if he doesn’t ask, he’ll never get any answers.

Bobby questions Jada still caring about him. Jada says she wants him to get well and out of Bayview. Bobby asks if she wants him to come home. Jada says when he’s feeling better. Bobby guesses she means she wants Everett to come home and calls it so stupid that for a second, he actually thought they had a chance. Jada reminds him that she’s with Rafe now and says that Everett is the real him while Bobby is just his alter. Bobby questions her words, arguing that they had a life together. Bobby complains that she’s talking about him like he’s a parasite, illness, or defect on Everett’s personality and not a person. Jada says she didn’t mean it like that. Bobby yells at her, asking if she has any idea of the horrors that Everett has seen in his life that he protects him from. Bobby says it makes him sick. Jada says she knows that he’s done so much to protect Everett from these horrible memories. Jada suggests maybe he’s a little too strong and that if he let Everett come back out to face the truth, he would be helping himself.

Paulina asks Stephanie what PR nightmare they are dealing with now. Stephanie informs her that people aren’t happy with the way she fired Melinda and replaced her with EJ. Paulina questions why they care. Stephanie explains that it projects instability but she also fired a woman of color and replaced her with a rich white man, who she just fired and has a record of corruption so the optics are not good. Paulina says she doesn’t like it either but she did what she had to do, arguing that Melinda was accused of stealing a baby so she thinks she was justified in her decision. Paulina adds that EJ resolved the conflict of interest that caused her to let him go in the first place. Stephanie says they can use that. Paulina adds that she offered Melinda the head of sanitation position and feels that isn’t her problem that she declined. Stephanie argues that it is her problem if it gets in the way of her being mayor as people are saying she treated Melinda like trash.

Abe questions why they would cancel Body and Soul when it’s been on for decades. Kate says she read there were critical issues behind the scenes and says she’s so sorry since she knows how important the show was to Abe during his recovery. Abe questions it just being over with no goodbye or thanks for watching.

Marlena reminds Steve that he can’t go to Greece because he would be violating the terms of his bail. Steve informs her that Justin is working with the district attorney’s office and he thinks he can get him a deal because of the circumstances of Clyde threatening his son, so he could get off with probation. Marlena says that would be wonderful. Marlena knows John would never want him to take the fall for him. Steve feels it was the right thing to do for everyone involved. Marlena tells him that she’s so grateful because she doesn’t know how much more John could handle. Steve calls John his best friend and partner, so he needs him back healthy and he has his back no matter what. Marlena assures that John is grateful to him for that. Steve adds that John never would’ve agreed to help break Clyde out or been in this mess with Konstantin if it wasn’t for him, so he owes him his life. Marlena responds that John would say the same thing about him. Marlena knows how much Steve wants to bring John home.

Chad goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. Kayla says it’s so good to see him. Chad asks if she has a few minutes so Kayla asks what she can do for him. Chad calls it kind of a sensitive subject so he asks to keep it between them which she agrees to. Chad calls it a complicated question about Abigail.

Steve tells Marlena that he can’t sit around while John needs him. Marlena appreciate that but John told her he wants to do this on his own. Steve feels that John just didn’t want her dragged in to it but he’s been involved since the beginning. Steve then gets a call from Justin and says that’s great news. Steve thanks him and says he’s with Marlena, so he’ll call him back. Steve hangs up and announces that EJ must have been feeling charitable as he just got a suspended sentence and 100 hours of community service. Marlena calls that wonderful news. Steve declares there is now nothing stopping him from going to Greece. Marlena appreciates it and is so grateful to him as she knows John will be as well. Steve assures that John is going to be okay as he hugs her.

Chad shows Kayla the video and asks what she thinks. Kayla says it could be Abigail but it’s so grainy that she can’t really tell. Chad says that’s the problem, but Clyde said it so he can’t just dismiss it. Kayla agrees not to say anything to Jack and Jennifer but questions why he’s telling her now. Chad brings up that Kayla was the last person to be with Abigail before she died, so he needs to know what those final moments were like. Chad states that miracles could happen, so he asks Kayla if she thinks it’s possible that Abigail could be alive. Kayla responds that maybe there is.

Paulina tells Stephanie that she can’t just ask for a do-over, fire EJ, and hire Melinda again. Stephanie agrees they don’t need another recall campaign against her. Paulina says she would offer Melinda another job, but she only wants to be district attorney. Stephanie agrees to no more personnel changes then. Stephanie thinks Paulina needs to lean in to the changes she’s already made and convince the people that reinstating EJ was the best choice. Paulina asks how to do that. Stephanie suggests launching a PR campaign that makes EJ look heroic, pointing out that he campaigned to get Gabi free which Paulina calls a generous interpretation of events. Stephanie encourages that people love the idea of righting a wrong and Gabi is now out thanks to EJ. Stephanie says that Paulina is going to have to sell it and she knows she can. Stephanie suggests scheduling a press conference where she can tout what EJ did for Gabi and use it as a launching pad for her own future. Stephanie thinks it will go a long way to restoring goodwill. Paulina is glad she thinks so, but reveals that she does not.

Bobby guesses that Jada came to get rid of him. Jada says that’s not true. Bobby argues that she wants Everett to take over and for him to go away forever. Jada admits she wants Everett to come back out because it’s what is best. Jada acknowledges that Bobby will always be a part of him. Bobby says that’s easy for her to say. Jada repeats that it’s what is best and healthy. Bobby talks about there being so much pressure on her now that everyone wants Everett to come home. Bobby guesses he could give her something that Everett never could. Jada reminds him that it’s over between them. Bobby says he wasn’t talking about that but declares that he can help her solve a crime.

Kate tells Abe that Body and Soul being canceled could be really good news for them and the show they are creating. Abe says he’s frustrated as now he’ll never know the outcomes of the stories on Body and Soul. Kate suggests maybe they still will.

Stephanie questions Paulina not holding a press conference. Paulina claims she’s not one to brag about her accomplishments, then admits maybe she is, but right now feels like it would come off as disingenuous. Paulina feels good PR is not supposed to seem like PR which Stephanie agrees with. Stephanie suggests having EJ give the press conference then since he isn’t shy about bragging about himself. Paulina laughs about that being true and agrees to contact EJ. Paulina feels she needs to be locked up in an asylum for trusting EJ. Stephanie checks her phone and says she’s waiting to hear news on an old friend.

Jada questions Bobby saying he could help her solve a crime. Bobby responds that he may have information about an unsolved crime that she may find useful. Jada asks if he committed the crime. Bobby brings up a cold case and says he can help her solve an important one if she lets him, but if Everett comes back, she’ll never know the truth. Jada calls that awfully convenient and questions him not mentioning it earlier. Bobby says he’s had a lot on his mind. Jada says they can talk about it, but he has to tell her what kind of crime they are talking about. Bobby responds that it’s just a murder.

Kayla tells Chad that when Abigail was brought in, she had lost so much blood that it was nearly impossible for her to survive, but she was sitting at Steve’s bedside when he flatlined and she was sure he was gone, but by some miracle, he came back to them. Kayla brings up what happened to her, Marlena, Kate, and Bo, so she would never say something is impossible. Chad questions how something like that could happen in this case. Kayla says there are drugs that could be given to slow down a heart rate and breathing that could mimic death. Chad compares it to Romeo & Juliet. Kayla mentions that Abigail’s body was taken to the morgue but a full autopsy was not performed since she had been through enough. Kayla adds that her body would still have had to be embalmed and prepared for burial which would’ve been done by the funeral home, so there’s only one way to know if that happened.

Abe asks if Kate is saying they can do something about canceling Body and Soul. Abe suggests starting an online campaign to rally the fans. Kate thinks that would take too much time and they don’t know if it would work. Kate suggests instead of creating their own new show, they try to buy the rights to Body and Soul. Kate feels it would make it easier on them and a lot of loyal fans would be so happy. Kate adds that they would be the reason that the show and those characters live on.

Steve goes to see Kayla in her office and asks if she wants to grab lunch. Kayla mentions it being a busy day and asks what’s going on. Steve reveals Justin called and his deal came through so he will not have to serve time. Kayla hugs him and calls that great news, but guesses there is bad news too. Steve says it’s just news as he announces he needs to go to Greece which Kayla questions. Steve says he just spoke to Marlena and it sounds like John is in a bad way, so he’s going to be there for him.

Stephanie goes to see Marlena, who asks what she can do for her. Stephanie says she came to talk about Everett. Marlena doesn’t think she can get her in to see him again. Stephanie says she knows and apologizes for losing it the way she did. Marlena understands it was difficult to see him that way. Stephanie says she realized she would not be able to get through to him, but she’s hoping Jada could because of their history. Marlena calls that a very good idea and says she will call her but Stephanie reveals she’s a step ahead and that Jada is with him as they speak.

Jada questions Bobby having evidence about an unsolved murder and asks whose murder. Bobby says he can’t tell her that part yet. Jada argues that this is nothing to tease about and to tell her if he knows something. Bobby tells her to come see him tomorrow and they’ll talk about it then.

Paulina calls EJ and leaves a message to call her back as there’s something she needs to discuss with him. Chad approaches and says he needs to ask her a favor. Chad says he normally wouldn’t ask but he’s desperate so she tells him to go ahead. Chad asks Paulina’s permission to exhume his wife’s body.

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Kate goes to Abe and Paulina’s apartment where Abe answers the door. Kate says that Roman told her about Chanel and she’s so sorry. Kate brought flowers for Paulina which Abe notes was very kind of her. Kate asks how Chanel is doing. Abe admits she’s taking it pretty hard. Kate asks about Paulina. Abe says she is also taking it hard as she’s heartbroken for her daughter and blames herself for the miscarriage which Kate questions. Abe explains that when Paulina rescued Chanel from Smith Island, she exposed her to radiation and thinks that could be the reason that Chanel lost the baby. Abe adds that Paulina is at the hospital now, trying to find some answers.

Paulina goes to the hospital and asks Kayla if she has a moment. Kayla says she does and says she’s so sorry that Chanel lost the baby. Paulina asks if Chanel has been discharged yet. Kayla says last she heard, Chanel was resting comfortably and asks if she can do anything to help. Paulina states that Kayla can tell her that it wasn’t her fault.

Johnny checks on Chanel in her hospital room and asks if she’s in pain. Chanel says she’s fine, but she just had a dream about having their baby shower. Chanel says in her dream, they were so happy. Chanel cries that she then woke up and realized they will never meet Noel because they are no longer with us and they’ll never know if it was a boy or girl. Chanel breaks down crying as Johnny hugs her.

Stephanie goes to see Marlena, who says she heard the good news that Steve was released from the hospital. Stephanie confirms she and Kayla are doing their best to get Steve to take it easy, joking that he can’t sit still to save his life. Marlena is glad he’s okay and at home. Stephanie thanks her but guesses that Marlena didn’t ask her to come over for an update on Steve which Marlena confirms. Stephanie guesses this is about Everett and asks if he’s made any progress. Marlena responds that she’s afraid he hasn’t and that Bobby is still in control.

Steve goes to the police station to see Jada, who questions what he’s doing there. Steve says that she said she needed to see him. Jada says she was going to come to him but Steve says he saved her a trip and asks what’s up. Jada informs Steve that she’s sorry to have to do this, but she’s afraid she has to book him for a felony. Steve assumes it has to do with breaking Clyde out of prison. Steve says he knows the drill and waives his right to an attorney and his right to remain silent. Steve questions why they are doing this now when Justin was working on a deal for him. Jada says that a plea deal is still possible, but since he confessed to a crime, she still has to formally charge and book him. Steve responds that it won’t be his first time posing for a mugshot. Jada warns that if Justin doesn’t find a way to get him out of this, he’s looking at up to five years in prison.

Paulina tells Kayla that she didn’t sleep last night, knowing Chanel is in pain and that she could’ve caused that pain. Kayla argues that miscarriages happen more than people think and could be caused by any number of things. Paulina says that Mark told her the same thing but Chanel blames her and she blames herself. Paulina asks Kayla if there’s any way to know for sure what caused Chanel’s miscarriage.

Johnny tells Chanel that he’s sorry he wasn’t there when she woke up. Chanel says it’s okay for him to take a break. Chanel asks if he ever talked to Peyton Russo. Johnny says he left a message but hasn’t heard back. Johnny says he’s probably on set and has bigger things to deal with. Johnny then gets a call back from Peyton. Chanel encourages that maybe he still wants him to come to LA to work on the film. Johnny then answers the call.

Kate tells Abe that she feels so badly for Chanel, Johnny, and all of them as she offers anything she can do. Abe says they will let her know and he appreciates her company. Abe offers her a cup of coffee which Kate accepts. Kate adds that she was going to wait, but she thinks now may be the right time to pitch him an idea about them working together. Abe didn’t think she was serious about that. Kate asks how Abe feels about them working together in the TV business.

Stephanie asks Marlena if Everett’s doctors at Bayview haven’t been able to help him. Marlena explains that Everett’s alter has been protecting him most of his life which is why it’s hard for the professionals to break through. Marlena adds that the staff think it might be helpful if they had someone that knew Everett personally to create a breakthrough. Stephanie assumes that’s why she asked her to come over. Stephanie states that she and Everett were obviously close, but they didn’t know each other for very long and asks if a relative would be better. Marlena says yes but they don’t know anything about Everett’s family, so at the moment, Stephanie is their best bet. Stephanie then agrees to do whatever she can to help and asks if they should head over there now. Marlena says she’s free. Marlena reminds Stephanie that he can be volatile like at the intervention. Stephanie declares that she can handle it as she will do whatever she can to get Everett back.

Kate reminds Abe of the talk show she produced that pushed her housewares line. Abe asks if she’s thinking of reviving it. Kate says no and that she wants to do something new. Kate is thinking about scripting programming, reminding him of when she ran Titan publishing. Kate wants to apply that skill to producing their own television show. Abe says he would never bet against her doing what she sets her mind to, but he doesn’t see where he fits in. Kate argues that he ran the entire police department and mayor’s office, so she thinks television production would be child’s play for him. Abe is unsure about that. Kate admits it would be a learning curve for both of them but says she knows that they collaborate brilliantly and make a wonderful team. Kate adds that she really misses working with him. Abe admits he misses it too and decides that Kate has his attention, so he asks for more.

Johnny tells Peyton that he totally understands and thanks him for calling. Johnny says he would love the opportunity to work together again and thanks him again as they hang up. Chanel asks what he said. Johnny says that he was just really kind and said he’s sorry for what they are going through but they can’t stop the production just for him, so he’s already replaced him. Chanel says that’s too bad but suggests maybe he could join at another time. Johnny assures that he’s not going anywhere because the only place he wants to be is right here with her.

Kayla tells Paulina that she hasn’t had a chance to look at Mark’s notes or Chanel’s charts from yesterday, but she remembers Chanel’s radiation levels were fairly low. Paulina asks Kayla to look at the charts to see if Mark missed anything. Kayla says she will be happy too but she won’t be able to discuss it with her without Chanel’s consent. Paulina says that’s fine as if even if she was at fault, at least Chanel won’t have to live with the uncertainty.

Jada takes Steve in to the interrogation room where he explains that when he broke Clyde out of prison, he took him to the airfield where Clyde was supposed to tell him where Tripp and Wendy were, but Clyde double crossed him and had Officer Goldman knock him out. Steve tells her that when he came to, they were both gone. Jada asks if there’s anything else he wants to add. Steve claims that’s the whole story. Jada then ends the recording and tells him off the record that she totally gets what he did and why he did it because his son was in danger and he couldn’t trust the police department because Goldman was on Clyde’s payroll, so he had no choice but to bust him out. Steve appreciates her saying that and asks if she thinks a judge will feel the same way. Jada thinks he has a pretty good chance but says the only problem is that his story is complete BS. Steve asks what she means, insisting he never would’ve helped Clyde if he hadn’t been threatening Tripp and Wendy’s lives. Jada says she’s not questioning his motives, but his means. Jada says Steve admitted to acting alone, but asks if Ava was involved with this at all. Steve insists that she knows he doesn’t trust Ava so if he wanted someone to watch his back, it wouldn’t be her. Jada brings up Clyde sending the video of Tripp and Wendy to Ava, who sat on it for some time, so she thinks Ava had been planning something. Steve insists it wasn’t with him and that he’s the only person that Clyde asked to bust him out. Jada reminds him that Ava admitted Clyde was blackmailing her in to running drugs through the Bistro. Steve points out that Stefan already took responsibility for everything that happened there. Jada remarks that Ava has a way of getting men to take the fall for her. Jada questions why Steve is protecting Ava after everything she’s done to he and Kayla, assuming it’s because she’s Tripp’s mom. Jada then brings up that they have eye witnesses and security footage showing two people in hazmat suits escorting Clyde to safety after the chemical spill. Jada states that Steve admitted to being one of them and asks who the other was. Steve claims it was Rebecca Goldman. Jada asks if it was John but Steve says of course not. Jada argues that they are partners. Steve says they are partners at Black Patch, but not in crime. Steve questions if she has any actual evidence that he’s lying to her about what happened that night. Jada admits she doesn’t and calls it just a hunch. Steve tells her that her hunch is wrong.

Abe suggests to Kate that they could do a cop show. Kate says that’s not exactly her thing and asks how they could top Law & Order. Abe asks what she has in mind then. Kate informs him that she called Will last night and he advised her to find a project they are absolutely passionate about. Abe says when he thinks of TV shows, he’s been watching Body and Soul which Kate laughs at. Abe says he understands now why people get addicted to soap operas because the characters start to feel like family. Abe tells Kate about one of the characters on Body and Soul reminding him of Kate. Abe mentions that he has some episodes recorded, so he will show her.

Johnny wheels Chanel out of her hospital room where they run in to Paulina, who asks if they are going home. Johnny confirms that Mark gave them the all clear. Johnny says they should get going but Paulina stops them and says there’s something she needs to say to Chanel. Chanel says she doesn’t want to talk right now. Paulina says she could just listen and it won’t take long. Paulina repeats how sorry she is and how if she could go back in time, she would do things differently. Paulina tells Chanel that she loves her and didn’t mean to harm her or her unborn child. Paulina says she doesn’t have to forgive her, but she just wanted her to know that she will regret what she did for the rest of her life. Chanel asks Johnny to take her home now. Kayla then comes over and tells Chanel that she was just reviewing her lab results and she thinks there’s something she should know.

Stephanie and Marlena go to Bayview where Bobby Stein asks what they want. Marlena says they are here to talk to Everett. Bobby says Everett isn’t here but he can take a message. Marlena says they know that Everett lives inside of him because he protects him, but they aren’t here to hurt him. Bobby mocks that they just want him to do years of therapy and confront his past, so that’s not going to happen. Stephanie says they just want to help him but Bobby argues that they don’t know the difference between helping and hurting, so he tells them to get the hell out. Stephanie tries to get through to Everett and asks him to talk to her, saying he doesn’t have to be afraid. Bobby tells Stephanie that she’s wasting her time. Stephanie continues telling Everett that he can trust her and she can help him deal with whatever happened in his past. Bobby tells her to shut up. Bobby says he’s been in here for weeks and questions where she’s been, arguing that things got a little hard and Stephanie abandoned Everett like everybody else. Stephanie says she cares about Everett. Bobby calls her a liar and says he protects Everett from everyone including Stephanie. Bobby tells her to get out of his face and repeats that Everett is not here. Bobby declares that he wants nothing to do with Stephanie, saying he finds her desperate and unattractive. Stephanie wants to hear that from Everett and tells Bobby to let him out.

Abe finishes showing Kate an episode of Body and Soul, commenting on the characters’ similarities to Kate, Kayla, and Marlena. Kate jokes that Abe spending time with that delusional nurse has skewed his reality. Abe wants to get back on track and asks Kate for her thoughts on the show. Kate admits it holds people’s attention and she’s all for strong female characters. Abe asks if she agrees then that they should produce their own soap opera.

Jada guesses she has no choice but to accept Steve’s statement. Steve points out that she has no evidence to the contrary. Jada remarks that her dad always said he was trouble. Jada asks how Kayla feels about him taking the fall. Steve says she’s not happy about it, but understands why he did it and is for him taking responsibility for it. Jada guesses being married to Steve is no walk in the park. Steve admits that he has tested Kayla’s limits lately but vows to find a way to make it up to her. Jada hopes his deal comes through soon, so he has a chance to do that.

Chanel asks Kayla what she found out. Kayla explains that Mark ran some more tests and the results just came back, confirming it was not radiation exposure. Kayla reveals that Chanel had a partial molar pregnancy that happens at conception. Kayla notes it’s not very common but basically the fetus was not viable from the very beginning. Chanel asks if this means she was always going to lose her baby. Kayla says she’s afraid so. Chanel then gets up and hugs Paulina as they cry. Chanel tells Paulina that she’s so sorry for blaming her. Paulina says she has nothing to apologize for. Chanel admits she was so cold and mean to her. Paulina assures everything will be okay. Kayla says now that they know why she had the miscarriage, they’d like to monitor her for a few months to make sure there are no complications. Paulina asks if she can do that remotely because Chanel and Johnny are moving to LA. Chanel then reveals that their plans have changed and they have decided to stay in Salem.

Kate tells Abe that she read that soaps are a dying genre. Abe talks about stories in entertainment borrowing quite a lot from soap operas. Kate brings up soap operas being produced in LA and doesn’t think they are prepared to relocate. Kate suggests they could run it from here which would also be cheaper, noting that she will put money in and has some contacts. Abe thinks they are going to do this then. Kate suggests doing some research before they commit, but admits she’s really excited.

Steve jokes with Jada about his mugshot. Jada tells Steve to get to the courthouse because his bail hearing starts in ten minutes. Steve is glad Justin was able to put that together so fast. Jada says she is too. Steve asks if she means that since he knows that he frustrated earlier. Jada says that’s only because she cares about him. Steve repeats that her dad would be proud of her like he is. Jada thanks him and says it means a lot as they hug. Steve tells her to have a good day as he then exits.

Marlena tells Stephanie that this isn’t working so they need to go. Stephanie apologizes for losing it. Bobby jokes that he could see if there’s any rooms since Stephanie has lost it. Marlena knows Bobby thinks he’s protecting Everett, but argues that he’s making things worse and that Everett will never be free or safe until confronting his own issues. Bobby argues that Marlena thinks she’s always right but he’s been protecting Everett for so long and he’s only made it this far because of him. Bobby warns that if they keep pushing, no one will ever see Everett again.

Kayla goes to the Brady Pub and finds Kate, commenting that she is engrossed in something on her tablet. Kate informs her that she and Abe are starting a new business venture and will be developing a soap opera. Kayla questions the idea and asks if they have any experience. Kate jokes that sometimes she feels like she’s living a soap opera, but otherwise they don’t so that’s why she is doing research. Kate then says that Abe is going to freak out as she discovers in the Soap Opera Digest that Body and Soul is being cancelled.

Paulina goes home and tells Abe that Kayla informed them that Chanel’s baby wasn’t viable since conception. Abe is relieved that means that Paulina is not to blame. Paulina worries that Chanel was going to hate her for life. Abe encourages that she would’ve forgiven her eventually, but now she can be there for her. Paulina then reveals that Chanel and Johnny have also changed their minds about moving to LA.

Johnny and Chanel go home to the DiMera Mansion. Johnny asks if she needs anything. Chanel says just him and asks him to hold her. Chanel says it’s such a relief to know the miscarriage wasn’t her fault or her mom’s and that it just wasn’t meant to be. Johnny encourages that they will get through this together. Chanel apologizes for Johnny losing his dream job. Johnny says to forget about it and tells her that sharing his life with her is already a dream come true. They say I love you to each other as they kiss.

Everett’s voice inside of Bobby tries to tell him that he has to let him out and he should’ve let him talk to Stephanie and Marlena because saying he didn’t want to talk to Stephanie wasn’t true. Bobby insists that he knows what’s best for Everett and it sure isn’t Stephanie.

Stephanie goes to the police station and tells Jada that she’s worried they are going to lose Everett forever and the only way for that not to happen is for Jada to speak to Bobby. Stephanie asks Jada to please speak to her ex husband.

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Kristen is having a drink at the Bistro when she gets a call from Brady. Brady asks if he can take Rachel to the fireworks tomorrow since he has 2 VIP passes. Kristen questions him not having anyone else to take. Brady says he just misses his daughter and hopes to spend more time with her since Kristen will be very busy running DiMera. Kristen insists that she won’t be too busy for her daughter. Brady says he knows Rachel means everything to her as his kids do to him. Kristen decides he caught her at a very good time, so he can take her. Brady thanks her and says he’ll be there around 4 to pick her up as they hang up. Tate comes in and remarks to Brady that he guesses he didn’t get him a VIP ticket. Brady didn’t think he’d want to hang out with them. Tate says it’s not like he has anything better to do thanks to Theresa. Brady offers to get him a ticket but Tate says fireworks aren’t really his thing. Tate then mentions that he heard him tell Kristen that he means everything to him. Brady says that he does, so Tate tells Brady to prove it by stopping Theresa from ruining his life and to let him see Holly.

Holly goes to the Brady Pub and sees Eric at a table. Eric asks how she is. Holly says things have been a little crazy at home lately. Eric guesses having a new baby in the house can turn things upside down. Holly says she’s happy for Nicole and EJ, but she’s really sorry that Eric had to give up his son.

EJ pours a drink in the living room. Melinda walks in and thanks him for the immunity deal. EJ argues that she didn’t deserve it. Melinda says she’s so grateful that she had to come over and tell him how much it means to her. Melinda declares that now there’s nothing EJ can do to her when she tells Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. EJ questions why she would do that. Melinda says out of spite, arguing that EJ forced Paulina to kick her out of her job and blew up her life without a second thought, so now she’s going to blow up his. Nicole then returns to the living room and asks what is going on here. Melinda asks if EJ wants to tell her or if she should.

Stefan and Gabi kiss at the prison. Gabi tells Stefan how wonderful it is to touch him without someone barking at her to stop. Stefan says that will never be a problem again because they are finally getting her out as they continue kissing. Stefan informs Gabi that Rafe is with the warden, finalizing the paperwork and then she’s out. Gabi is glad to be anywhere but there. Stefan tells her to tell him where she wants to go, mentioning Paris, Norway, or Buddy’s Burger Barn. Gabi says it sounds like a full day but there is one place she wants to go more than any other in the world and that’s home. Gabi tells Stefan to take her home.

Melinda tells Nicole that EJ seems dumbstruck so she’ll tell her. EJ then says that Melinda was just thanking him for the immunity deal that he gave her which Nicole questions. Nicole asks if she’s out of her mind, yelling at her that she stole her son, gave her to a psychopath and let them believe he was dead. Nicole asks how Melinda could be so cruel as she screams at her. Melinda knows that they have been through a lot. Nicole brings up Eric too and how it almost killed him to give up Jude. Melinda responds that maybe there is something she can do to make it up to Eric.

Ava meets Kristen at the Bistro and thanks her for inviting her to dinner, but questions if it had to be here. Kristen knows the Bistro doesn’t have great memories but she likes the steak. Ava knows that she didn’t invite her to discuss the menu. Kristen tells Ava that she’s really sorry that Harris left to track down Megan. Ava thinks Harris wanted to put some distance between them too. Kristen questions why he’d want to do that. Ava suggests because of all the lies she told. Kristen argues that she did what any mother would do to protect her child since Clyde threatened her son, so she had no choice but to run drugs through the Bistro. Ava says that may be true, but Clyde didn’t force her to sleep with Stefan. Ava says that she has so many regrets in her life, especially around the men she has loved. Kristen responds that she knows exactly how she feels.

Brady tells Tate that Theresa isn’t trying to ruin his life but Tate argues that she’s still doing a good job of it. Brady brings up Tate sneaking out of the prom and getting a hotel room with Holly. Tate repeats that they just wanted to be alone together without anyone interrupting them but they still found a way. Tate asks what he did that was so wrong. Brady argues that he lied and defied his parents. Tate complains that he felt like he had to and that he’s turning 18 next year. Tate says he’s going to college and asks if Theresa’s going to stalk him there too. Brady argues that Holly jeopardized his future and he could’ve gone to prison, then they wouldn’t be talking college at all. Tate argues that Holly apologized and made a mistake. Tate feels he’s been really responsible lately by looking for jobs to pay back the money he still owes him and he just applied at the club to make more money. Brady asks if he means the club that the DiMeras have a membership to where Holly will likely be at the pool every day. Tate pretends not to know and then admits that Holly might be there at times. Tate tells Brady that the more they try to keep them apart, the more they are going to want to be together. Tate says he doesn’t want to go behind their backs, so he asks Brady to talk to Theresa and get her to let up about him seeing Holly. Brady responds that he can’t do that.

Holly can’t imagine how hard this has been for Eric and talks about how awesome he was with Jude. Eric appreciates that but says it helps knowing that Jude has an amazing big sister like Holly. Holly says Nicole doesn’t think so and she’s always disappointing her. Eric praises Holly but Holly complains that Nicole acts like she’s the worst daughter ever and she doesn’t know how much more she can take.

Nicole questions how Melinda is going to make it up to Eric and what that even means. They are interrupted by Stefan bringing Gabi home. EJ acts thrilled and welcomes them home but Gabi says she’s not feeling it. EJ says he knows it can be overwhelming but calls it so uplifting for Gabi to be back home where she belongs. EJ suggests champagne to celebrate Gabi’s homecoming while he escorts Melinda out. Melinda says she’ll stay for it since she was about to say something important. EJ tells her that it can wait as this is a family gathering. EJ grabs Melinda by the arm and escorts her out of the mansion as she complains for him to let her go. Nicole remarks that Melinda is lucky EJ dragged her out because she was about to scratch her eyes out. Gabi remarks that it’s good to be home.

Outside the mansion, Melinda tells EJ to get out of her way because she’s going back in to tell Nicole everything. EJ sees that she is upset. Melinda complains that she lost her job because of him. EJ then asks what if he offers her a better job?

Eric tells Holly that he’s sorry things are so hard for her with her mom. Holly responds that it just keeps getting worse and says he should’ve seen what happened last night. Eric informs her that he was actually home when Brady and Tate came back from the prom. Holly talks about how crazy they have been and how Theresa acts like she’s a demon seed. Holly adds that Nicole grounded her again, so she’s had one day in the last 6 months where she wasn’t grounded or in a coma. Eric says he’s sorry and wishes there was something he could do. Holly tells him maybe there is. Holly says that Nicole listens to Eric and respects his opinion, so she asks him to talk to Nicole for her.

Tate thought he could talk to Brady and he’d be on his side. Brady says it’s not about sides but they have to have each others’ backs when it comes to co-parenting. Brady admits that he thinks Theresa overreacted, but he still thinks Tate was dead wrong in lying to his parents and sneaking around. Tate argues that what they are doing is completely unfair. Brady suggests a reset where they all take a step back, breathe, and chill out. Brady tells Tate to forget about the country club job because they won’t go for that. Tate complains that he knew this was going to happen and asks what he’s supposed to do all summer then. Brady then pulls out an advertisement and says he has an idea.

Ava asks Kristen what her regrets are. Kristen says there’s too many list but they all have them and no one knows that Ava and Stefan slept together. Kristen suggests Ava just pretend like it didn’t happen. Ava says she already told Harris so she can’t do that. Kristen thought he understood that she was in a bad place, under tremendous pressure from Clyde, and she was protecting him. Ava says that Harris did say he understood and tried to get past it, but she’s not sure she buys it. Ava talks about making a mess with all the men in her life. Kristen encourages her to stop beating herself up about it. Kristen thinks there is something else to consider and brings up that Ava was engaged to Stefan’s identical twin brother, Jake, before he was tragically killed, so it makes sense that there is an underlying attraction to a man with the exact same DNA. Kristen adds that Ava said she was totally wasted when that happened. Ava admits maybe she can buy a little bit of the twin thing but calls it such a big mistake. Ava insists that nobody else can find out about this, especially Gabi.

Stefan pours champagne and offers a glass to Nicole but she says she’s not in the mood to celebrate. Gabi states that Melinda turns her stomach too but even she can’t ruin this day for her because she’s back home with the man she loves. Gabi is grateful that Stefan waited for her. Stefan says he would’ve waited forever but he’s grateful that he didn’t have to. Nicole acknowledges that there has been bad blood between them but she hopes they can move forward too. Gabi says she hopes so too. Nicole congratulates Gabi on her freedom and says she’s really happy for them. Gabi thanks her and says that’s very generous of her. Gabi adds that she’s happy for Nicole and EJ getting their baby back. Gabi says she can’t wait to meet her little nephew. Stefan jokes that he looks a lot like Nicole and nothing like EJ. Stefan brings up Gabi needing a hot shower, so Gabi says she might need some help. Stefan and Gabi then head upstairs together.

Melinda asks EJ what better job since the only job she’s interested in is the one he stole from her, unless he’s considering giving that back to her. EJ says he’d be more than happy too but doesn’t think Paulina would be happy with the game of musical chairs in the job. Melinda brings up EJ being ousted from his position of power at DiMera, so he has nothing to offer her. Melinda declares that she’s going back inside to destroy his life.

Brady presents Tate with an ad for a lacrosse camp in upstate New York. Tate asks if this is a joke. Brady assures it’s not and that it could be a really great experience that could also get top college recruiters to get their eyes on him. Tate responds that he’s not bad at lacrosse but no one will want to recruit him. Brady thinks he’s selling himself short because he talked to the coach, who praised him. Tate asks when he even said he wanted to play college lacrosse. Brady says they talked about it but Tate says he was on the bench all season. Tate points out all the money it would cost and that he’d have to stay at an all guys dorm and work out for 12 hours. Brady suggests it would give Theresa time to cool off and when he comes back in the fall, maybe they could talk about he and Holly getting together again. Brady calls it a great idea and asks Tate to give it some thought. Tate responds that he thought about it and there’s no way he’s doing it as he crumples up the ad and drops it to the floor.

Eric tells Holly that he thinks he needs to give Nicole some space after everything that happened with Sloan. Eric then reveals he’s thinking about leaving Salem. Holly argues that he can’t as they would miss him so much. Eric says that’s nice of her to say. Holly talks about things just getting worse as her best friend isn’t talking to her and she can’t even leave the house except to pick up takeout. Holly states that Nicole is tracking her on her phone and knows exactly where she is at all times, while she doesn’t even know who is living at the house or which DiMera is going to stab the other in the back. Holly complains that Nicole is making her life miserable and if Eric leaves, she’s going to cry. Eric promises that things will get better. Holly disagrees and says she doesn’t need to tell him what it feels like to not be able to be with someone you really want to be with. Holly asks Eric again to talk to Nicole about letting her see Tate. Eric says it’s really not his place to give parenting advice so that has to be up to Nicole and EJ.

EJ warns Melinda that if she tells Nicole that Jude is Eric’s baby, she will be outed as a baby kidnapper and will never work again. EJ says she damn well better think about that because she may destroy his life, but she would destroy her own as well. Melinda asks what EJ’s job offer is. EJ offers her general counsel at DiMera. Melinda questions him wanting to work for Kristen when Kristen killed her daughter. EJ argues that Kristen was out of her mind then when she thought her baby had died. Melinda insists it would be her worst nightmare to work for Kristen and adds that EJ is in no position to offer the job anyways. EJ says he will speak to Kristen and he’s sure she would be willing. EJ adds that Melinda despising him is incentive enough for Kristen. Melinda asks about Belle being general counsel. EJ explains that she’s on leave to work on her marriage so the attorney in her spot is just a placeholder. EJ assures that he’ll see to it that the job is Melinda’s if she wants it. EJ says the district attorney has power, but she would be working for a multi-national company that has power and she’d be making a lot more income. EJ notes that her alternative is to be poor and jobless while destroying both of their lives. Nicole comes out from the mansion and questions what the hell Melinda is still doing there.

Kristen assures Ava that her secret is safe with her. Kristen toasts to her new job as the new CEO of DiMera. Ava congratulates her and says one glass of champagne is her limit tonight since she has an early shift at the Pub in the morning. Kristen questions Ava going from running a company to working at the Pub. Ava says her job prospects weren’t great after the drug bust at the Bistro. Kristen then suggests Ava come work for her.

Gabi and Stefan shower together and talk about dreaming of this for months. Gabi talks about washing away everything from prison and the distance between them. Gabi jokes now that she’s home, she wants more than anything for Stefan to shave his mustache which he agrees to do and then they kiss.

Ava asks if Kristen is interested in her as a personal chef or her skills as a mafia boss. Kristen says neither and that she’d just love to have a friend come work for her, especially one who shares her world view. Kristen admits that she needs an ally in the snake pit. Ava points out that EJ would lose his mind. Kristen calls that another reason since EJ needs to be knocked down a notch or twelve and admits that getting under his skin is one of her favorite pastimes. Ava says she completely understands. Kristen encourages that it would be great and then Ava can say goodbye to her sad little Pub room with the smell of clam chowder. Ava declares that Kristen is making her an offer she can’t refuse. Kristen then welcomes Ava to DiMera.

Brady doesn’t think Tate understands and declares that he’s not giving him a choice which Tate questions. Tate says he literally just told him to think about it. Tate complains that Brady really doesn’t care about what he feels or thinks. Tate calls him worse than Theresa since she’s at least straight about her crazy rules. Tate asks if Theresa knows he’s trying to send him away again. Brady says he’s trying to make it easy on him whereas Theresa will probably call Shane to send him to military school for the summer. Tate complains that this is his last free summer and Brady is getting to decide how he spends it. Tate remarks that it doesn’t take a shrink to understand that he can’t stand to see him and Holly happy because Brady and Theresa have no idea what it’s like to be happy. Brady argues that Tate has had two dates with Holly and both ended up in disaster. Tate asks whose fault that is. Brady declares that he has set him up for the camp and he’s going whether he likes it or not.

Holly complains to Eric that EJ is crazy about Nicole, so he’s just going to go along with whatever she says and couldn’t care less about her. Eric says that’s not true, pointing out that EJ arranged the treatment in Italy that saved her life. Holly feels she’s still not as important to EJ as his own kids. Holly thinks EJ looks at her at times like he just disapproves of her. Eric suggests she could be imagining that and encourages her to keep an open mind and get along with EJ. Holly asks what the point is, arguing that Nicole will divorce him soon since they have to be close to the expiration date as it never works out and is only a matter of time before one of them does something to blow it all up. Holly remarks that sometimes she wishes Nicole just stayed with Eric forever. Eric is sorry he can’t do more to help. Holly says it’s okay as none of it is his fault. Holly guesses she better get the food and go before Nicole sends out a search party. Holly asks Eric not to leave Salem. Eric tells Holly that he loves her and he will be praying that things get better for her. Holly thanks him and then goes to get her food.

EJ tells Nicole that he and Melinda were just discussing the disposition of a few important cases. Melinda says they resolved it and thanks EJ as she then walks away. Nicole then questions why EJ did it. EJ asks what she means. Nicole questions what possible reason EJ could have to give Melinda an immunity deal after everything she put them through.

Stefan shaves and joins Gabi in the bedroom. Gabi says that’s so much better and comments that her robe feels really good after all that time in prison clothes, but she doesn’t want to wear it right now and only wants to feel Stefan against her body as she drops her robe. Stefan removes his robe as well as they kiss onto the bed.

Tate asks Brady if there’s anything he can do to change his mind about that. Brady informs him that it’s a done deal and he’s going. Brady says the summer will be over before he knows it, so he knows he’ll have a great time if he gives it a chance. Brady then exits the room. Tate then pulls out his phone and calls Holly. Tate asks if she’s okay. Holly says not really and asks about him. Tate says not even close. Tate then asks Holly how she would feel about running away together.

EJ tells Nicole that he hated helping Melinda and if it were up to him, he would’ve nailed her to the wall but he had no choice. Nicole asks why the hell not. EJ explains that Rafe was desperate to help Gabi and Stefan was playing on family loyalty. EJ says after what happened with Kristen at DiMera, he thought it would be best to put Stefan and Gabi under their debt. EJ points out that the truth is that Gabi was innocent. Nicole argues that Melinda was not innocent and calls it sick. Nicole decides she needs time out here alone. EJ says he’ll be inside and then heads back in. Nicole thinks back to Eric telling her that he might be leaving Salem.

Eric remains at the Pub and checks his phone, finding out that he has been offered a position in the Paris office.

EJ sits in the living room as Kristen walks in. Kristen comments on Jude being asleep and says she’s off to bed as she has an early morning conference call with Hong Kong. EJ stops her to ask her for a favor about a potential hire.

Ava remains at the Bistro and pours another glass of champagne as she calls Roman. Ava thanks him for everything he’s done for her but announces that she just got a new job.

Gabi lays in bed and talks to her daughter Arianna on the phone. Gabi says she can’t wait to see her and to tell Will and Sonny that she will be taking the DiMera jet to Phoenix to see her first thing in the morning. Gabi then hangs up and lays in bed with Stefan. Stefan bets Arianna will be thrilled to see her tomorrow. Gabi tells Stefan how good it feels to be held after all this time. Stefan says to him too. Gabi remarks that she’s sure it was really hard for him to be apart for so long and that he must have been so lonely. Stefan kisses her and tells her that he missed her. Gabi comments on Stefan not giving in to temptation. Stefan then thinks back to having sex with Ava, but tells Gabi there’s not a chance as she is the only woman that he wants to be with, now and forever as they continue kissing.

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Update written by Joseph

Abe joins Paulina at the hospital. Paulina hugs him and thanks him for coming. Abe says he got her text and asks what happened. Paulina explains that Chanel started having very bad cramps so she and Johnny had to rush her here. Abe asks if the baby is okay. Paulina responds that the baby is not okay at all.

Johnny sits with Chanel in her hospital room. Chanel tells him that she didn’t realize until now how much she loved having a little life growing inside of her that they made and how much it meant to her. Chanel declares now they will never know if it was a boy or a girl. Johnny tells her that he’s so sorry.

Eric goes to the Spectator office and asks Nicole if she has a moment. Nicole thought he wasn’t coming in today. Eric says he wasn’t going to but there’s something he needs to tell her. Nicole asks what it is. Eric then announces he might be leaving Salem.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ calls Rafe and says he spoke with the judge about Gabi and if he wants Gabi released from prison, he needs to find Melinda Trask immediately, drag her down to the station and make sure she brings the evidence that she’s holding onto illegally. Rafe says that might be easier said than done. EJ argues that this is about Gabi and Rafe has an entire department that he can put to work, otherwise Gabi will be spending the rest of her days in prison.

Stefan goes to prison to visit Gabi (now played by Cherie Jimenez). Gabi says she’s so happy to see him as they hug. Stefan tells her how much he’s missed her. The guard comes in and tells them no touching. Stefan apologizes as he warns that if they do that again, he’s out of there. Stefan asks Gabi how she is. Gabi responds that she’s relieved to be out of solitary but she’d think Clyde was still around with the way she’s been beaten up. Gabi says it’s okay as it was broken up quick but Stefan is still upset by it. Gabi tells Stefan to forget it because she just wants to make the most of their visit. Stefan responds that they are going to have a lot more than that as he declares today is the day that she goes free.

Rafe tells EJ that he’s aware that Melinda is laying low but he’s confident that his guys can track her down. EJ questions why they are still on the phone then. Rafe says it’s because of the other thing he wants. EJ tells Rafe that the judge will not let Gabi go without seeing the evidence that Melinda is holding onto. Rafe says that Melinda is not going to give up the black book until she gets an immunity deal. EJ argues that it took a lot of persuasion and the judge has all but agreed to overturn Gabi’s sentence but only if he has the black book in hand. EJ tells Rafe that if he wants Gabi out of prison, he must find Melinda and get her to turn over the black book while he will take care of the rest. EJ hangs up and complains to the portrait of Stefano that times like this make him wish he was an only child. EJ remarks that Stefan has forced him in to this position and Melinda is a loose cannon so anything he does is a risk, but he has to do if it he wants to keep Nicole.

Nicole questions why Eric is leaving town. Eric responds that he’s leaving for his own personal reasons. Nicole asks where he will go. Eric says he’s applied for a few job opportunities in other cities, so he’s just hoping they pan out and then he will move. Nicole asks if he’s leaving because of her.

Gabi tells Stefan that she appreciates him trying to cheer her up. Stefan insists that she will go free today. Gabi wants to believe him but she’s afraid to hope. Stefan gets it but assures it’s not a pipe dream as the judge believes in the new evidence. Stefan says with EJ back as district attorney, he has the power to grant Melinda immunity in exchange for the black book. Gabi worries that he doesn’t see how this could all fall apart. Stefan promises that it won’t but Gabi reminds him that EJ hates them and questions why EJ would want to help her.

Nicole tells Eric that what she meant to ask was if he’s leaving because it’s too painful to be around Jude. Eric says no and that it actually warms his heart to see Jude. Eric admits that what’s painful is leaving. Nicole knows Eric spent all those months with Jude and they seemed inseparable. Eric says that’s why they need some time apart, so he can accept that Jude is not his son and he’s not his father. Jude then wakes up crying.

Johnny asks Chanel if she has any more pain. Chanel says she’s fine and just trying to get comfortable since Dr. Greene said she’ll be there for awhile. Johnny says he wants to keep her overnight as a precaution. Johnny adds that if it were up to him, he’d carry her out right now. Johnny offers to go home and get some of her stuff. Chanel thanks him and tells him not to let Paulina in because she doesn’t want to talk to her. Johnny agrees to take care of it and says he’ll stop by the Pub on his way back because she must be starving. Chanel responds that she’s actually not and she has no more cravings. Johnny then exits the room.

Paulina explains to Abe that when the doctor let her back in, Chanel said the miscarriage was all her fault for exposing her to radiation. Abe hugs her and says he’s so sorry. Johnny approaches so Abe tells him that he’s so sorry as Paulina just told him what happened. Johnny says it’s tough and he’s just heading home to get her some stuff since the doctor wants to keep her overnight. Paulina offers to go sit with Chanel while he’s gone but Johnny says that won’t be necessary. Paulina feels Chanel shouldn’t be alone in the room but Johnny informs her that Chanel doesn’t want to see her and asks her to please respect her wishes.

Stefan tells Gabi to trust that the plan to free her is well on it’s way to coming together. Gabi reminds him that they screwed EJ out of DiMera and he came after her with both barrels when she first got arrested and made sure she was put behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit. Stefan insists that this is EJ’s chance to make it right and that he’s on their side now. Gabi questions why. Stefan thinks back to blackmailing EJ. Gabi demands an answer as to why Stefan is so confident that EJ will come through for her. Gabi talks about Stefan and EJ stabbing each other in the back so much and questions what has changed.

Rafe brings Melinda in to the interrogation room. Melinda complains about how humiliating it was to be dragged off the street by the cops. Rafe says she made it too easy as they caught her while she was picking up an order of tacos. Melinda question what she is doing here. Rafe tells her that they need the black book now. Melinda questions that being why he dragged her down here. Rafe argues that she was already pushing it as district attorney, but now she’s just an ordinary citizen who is in possession of stolen evidence. Melinda repeats that she won’t turn anything over until she has immunity over the mess with EJ and Nicole’s kid. Rafe tells her that she’s got it. Melinda doesn’t believe him and says she knows all his tricks. Rafe insists that there are no tricks and that EJ has already signed off on the deal which shocks Melinda, who questions why he would do that.

EJ texts Stefan that Rafe is handling getting the book from Melinda, so he should have news soon. Johnny then comes in to the living room. EJ questions him not being at the airport, asking if he and Chanel are leaving for LA today. Johnny responds that they were but then they stopped by Paulina’s to say goodbye and then something happened. EJ asks if it’s about the job. Johnny says it’s not about that. EJ says he’s starting to worry him. Johnny then reveals that Chanel lost the baby.

Paulina tells Abe that she hates Chanel being in the hospital room all alone and complains that she just wanted to keep her company. Abe states that Johnny made Chanel’s wishes quite clear. Paulina knows Chanel doesn’t want to see her because she thinks she’s the reason that she lost the baby. Abe questions if Dr. Greene said the miscarriage was from radiation exposure. Paulina says that Mark said it wasn’t likely, so Abe points out that she’s not to blame then. Paulina adds that Mark also said he couldn’t completely rule it out but he tried to comfort her. Abe encourages that she can’t blame herself and that Chanel is young and has plenty of time to get pregnant again. Paulina is sure that Chanel is thinking all would be well if it wasn’t for her and that she’s the reason that she lost the baby.

Nicole tries to get Jude to stop crying, so Eric offers to help and sings to him which gets him to stop crying. Nicole is sure Jude misses Eric so much. Eric says Jude has her now and calls him lucky.

Chanel looks over her sonogram with tears in her eyes until Abe comes in to the room. Abe tells her that he heard about the baby and his heart breaks for her and Johnny. Chanel then breaks down crying as Abe hugs her. Abe asks if she needs anything. Chanel says she’s fine and thanks him. Abe tells Chanel that Paulina feels terrible about what happened. Chanel responds that she should. Abe tries to talk about how it’s possible but Chanel cuts him off and shouts that she never wants to hear about radiation again and she definitely doesn’t want to talk about her mother. Abe agrees to just sit there then.

EJ gives Johnny a drink and says he has all his sympathy. EJ asks how Chanel is doing. Johnny says she’s doing as well as could be expected and will be staying at the hospital overnight. EJ offers anything he can do. Johnny questions why he’s being so nice and if his sympathy is even real of he’s privately relieved. Johnny complains that EJ didn’t think they should have gone through with the pregnancy at all. EJ states that Johnny is his son and he loves him, so his sympathy is real because in the end, he wants what he wants. EJ says that when Johnny is in pain, he’s in pain as he hugs him.

Nicole thanks Eric for calming Jude down. Eric says she would’ve figured it out on her own. Nicole jokes that she hasn’t exactly been mother of the year this year. Nicole tells Eric that she doesn’t want him to leave town, but she understands if he does. Nicole adds that she’ll still miss him. Eric says he’ll have to see if he gets anything from the job opportunities since he hasn’t yet. Eric tells Nicole that he’ll see her later and he will let her know what happens as he then exits the office.

Stefan tells Gabi that he managed to persuade EJ to see the light. Gabi questions how and what if EJ double crosses him. Stefan assures that he won’t and says that he reminded EJ that DiMeras value family over everything else and that an external attack on one of them is an attack on all of them. Stefan calls Gabi one of them. Gabi knows that there is more. Stefan gets EJ’s text, saying that Rafe is on the case. Stefan assures Gabi that Rafe won’t allow any double crossing. Stefan tells Gabi that it’s only a matter of time before she is out of prison.

Melinda argues that EJ hates her for what she allegedly did. Rafe says that Stefan was able to persuade EJ to help Gabi. Melinda adds that EJ hates Gabi even more than her. Melinda says no one inherited Stefano’s taste for revenge more than EJ and questions EJ being willing to let go of what she allegedly did. Rafe tells her to stop doubting the immunity deal that she’s extremely lucky to be getting. Melinda then agrees to hand over the black book on the condition that until EJ’s deal is signed, sealed, and delivered, he’s not getting a single page which Rafe accepts.

Eric goes to the Brady Pub and sees Paulina alone at a table. Eric asks if everything is okay. Paulina says not really, so Eric asks if there’s anything he can do. Paulina informs him that Chanel lost her baby. Eric says he’s so sorry. Paulina thanks him and then realizes Eric’s situation. Eric say it’s fine and that Johnny and Chanel must be heartbroken. Paulina confirms that they are and that Chanel blames her, so she can’t even comfort her because Chanel doesn’t want her anywhere near her.

Johnny returns to Chanel’s hospital room. Chanel tells him that Abe was just keeping her company. Abe says now he will leave the two of them alone. Abe tells Johnny if he ever needs to talk. Johnny mentions just talking to EJ and that it helped. Chanel thanks Abe for stopping by. Abe says his heart goes out to both of them and then exits. Johnny sits with Chanel and asks if Abe tried to convince her to forgive her mother. Chanel says he started to but he backed off when she asked. Chanel understands that Abe would try to defend Paulina as his wife so he’ll always be on her side. Johnny assures that he will always be on her side.

Stefan tells Gabi that she will see when Rafe is done and she will walk out with her head held high. Gabi wants to believe it. Stefan encourages her to make plans to make it real and give herself something to believe in. Stefan talks about wanting to get roses, candles, champagne, and a bubble bath for her. Gabi jokes that when she walks out, it will be straight to a shower with maximum pressure to wash prison off of her and then maybe they can think about romance. Stefan says there won’t be any thinking, just feeling, as they will make love in their bed for the next hundred years. Gaib says that sounds perfect but she’s not signing off on anything for a hundred years until she sees her daughter. Stefan assures that they’ll take the DiMera jet to Phoenix. Stefan calls her the love of his life and declares that she’s finally coming home to him. Gabi says it all sounds like a dream which is why it’s hard to believe and worries about it not coming true. Stefan assures that she will see that it will.

EJ gets a call from Rafe and asks if he has the book. Rafe responds that Melinda won’t turn it over without a signed agreement. EJ says he’ll send it over to him now and instructs him to get the book to the judge and hangs up. Nicole then comes home with Jude. EJ greets Nicole and tells Jude that he missed him and he’s so lucky to be his father. Nicole asks if everything is okay. EJ reveals that Chanel had a miscarriage and that Johnny stopped by earlier but they are staying at the hospital. Nicole is shocked and talks about how much they were looking forward to the baby. Nicole is sorry that they won’t have the same happy ending as they did. EJ declares that they are very lucky to have Jude and now all is right in the world for their little family. Nicole says she’ll take Jude upstairs and check back with him after.

Stefan tells Gabi that he managed to convince the warden to let him stay past visiting hours while they await word from the judge. Stefan feels there’s no reason the judge won’t make an immediate ruling. Rafe then arrives and tells Gabi that she’s getting out as they hug. The guard reminds Rafe of the no touching rule. Stefan says he’ll show him touching and kisses Gabi.

Johnny asks if Chanel is hungry yet and offers to still make the Pub run but Chanel says she doesn’t have an appetite. Chanel points out that Johnny could still make his flight to LA if he hurries. Johnny asks if she’s crazy and declares there is no way he’s leaving her. Chanel brings up that the director Peyton Russo is waiting for him on set. Johnny doesn’t care but Chanel argues that it’s his dream. Johnny tells Chanel that she is his dream and his life, so the only place he wants to be is here with her as they hug.

Abe joins Paulina at the Pub. Paulina asks how Chanel is. Abe says she’s going to be fine. Paulina is glad she’s not all alone. Paulina says it’s been a long day and she needs to go fix her face to she steps away. Eric comes over and tells Abe that he heard about the baby and that he’s sorry for them all. Abe thanks him and asks how Eric is doing since he heard he’s suffering through a loss as well. Eric says he’s fine and just trying to figure things out. Eric admits it’s hard. Abe remembers when he and Lexie had to give up Isaac and how difficult that was. Abe states that in time, he had to accept that he wasn’t his child.

EJ pours a drink in the living room. Melinda walks in and thanks him for the immunity deal. EJ argues that she didn’t deserve it. Melinda says she’s so grateful that she had to come over and tell him how much it means to her. Melinda declares that now there’s nothing EJ can do to her when she tells Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. EJ questions why she would do that. Melinda says out of spite, arguing that EJ forced Paulina to kick her out of her job and blew up her life without a second thought, so now she’s going to blow up his. Nicole then returns to the living room and asks what is going on here.

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Stefan sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, wondering what is taking so long. EJ then arrives so Stefan asks what happened and where he’s been. EJ responds that he was tied up in court, trying to get his wife out of prison. Stefan asks where she is and when she’s coming home. EJ then responds that she isn’t.

Nicole sits at the Spectator office with Jude and talks about EJ being pretty upset about Johnny moving to California so they have to do everything they can to lift her spirits. Nicole then gets a call from Eric and says she heard he wasn’t coming in today, so she asks if everything is okay. Eric is at the Pub and says he’s fine and just wanted to call to check on her. Nicole assumes he heard about the drama with Tate and Holly at the prom. Eric confirms he happened to be at Marlena’s when Brady came home with Tate.

Brady is shocked to learn that Alex and Theresa are engaged. Brady calls it unexpected and tells Alex that he doesn’t know what to say. Alex suggests he could try “congratulations” but senses that he’s not really feeling it.

Theresa questions how Sarah tracked down an address for Xander’s mom as she thought Bonnie said it was a dead end. Sarah explains that Xander called his aunt even though she had been estranged from his mother, but Fiona recently reached out and gave her an address. Theresa questions if she’s still at that address. Sarah declares that the only way to find out is sending her a wedding invitation and seeing what happens but Theresa tells her that she can’t do that. Sarah questions why she can’t invite Xander’s mother to their wedding and why Theresa even cares. Theresa claims she’s just heard that she has a lot of issues and is a raging alcoholic. Theresa asks why they are assuming she still is when she could be sober now. Theresa argues that she could be a loose cannon ready to go off like Konstantin. Bonnie calls this a completely different situation and says it’s not like Xander’s mom will try to kill anybody. Theresa says she’s just ruined that she will ruin everything like Sarah’s wedding to Xander. Theresa asks what if Fiona gets bombed and say awful things. Sarah jokes that anyone could do that. Sarah knows she doesn’t know Xander’s mother but she chooses to believe she would be happy to be at the wedding. Bonnie questions why exactly Theresa cares so much when she isn’t Xander’s biggest fan. Theresa says she cares about them, Maggie, Alex, and Justin so she thinks if this woman comes to Salem and starts stirring things up, there could be some really terrible consequences for all of them.

Alex knows Brady and Theresa have history but he didn’t think he would have a problem since just the other night, he wished them the best. Brady claims that it’s just that Alex marrying Theresa affects Tate and admits that he thinks they are moving too quickly. Alex reminds Brady that he bought the ring awhile ago and was going to propose on Valentine’s Day. Alex says he partly didn’t feel he was ready for the responsibility of committing to a recovering addict. Alex starts to say more but stops. Brady says they are talking about his ex-wife so he won’t be telling him anything he doesn’t already know. Alex says it’s more his own cynicism as he always has a hard time trusting people which he calls not the best way to go through life. Brady asks if he’s having a hard time trusting Theresa. Alex says he had a hard time in the past but now, he completely trusts her. Brady then warns that maybe he shouldn’t.

Nicole tells Eric that she’s more upset with Theresa than Holly. Nicole calls Theresa insane for insulting Holly. Eric admits that Theresa can be high strung sometimes. Nicole complains that Theresa put all the blame on Holly like she’s a criminal mastermind and none on Tate. Eric asks what Holly had to say. Nicole says she groaned and moaned and now she’s grounded again. Nicole adds that what disappoints her the most is that Holly was lying to her again after all they had been through. Eric says he understands and he knows they love each other a lot. Eric calls them both kind and good people. Nicole thanks him. Eric encourages that this too shall pass and says he’ll let her get back to work. Eric reminds Nicole that he’s always there for her and Holly if they need him. Nicole thanks him and tells him to have a good day as they hang up. Xander then arrives at the Spectator office with Victoria and comments on them both being on baby duty. Nicole reveals that she just asked Chad for time off so she’ll be on baby duty at home. Xander congratulates her on getting her son back. Nicole says she’s grateful and calls it a dream come true. Xander acknowledges that it must be for EJ as well but that for Eric, it must be his worst nightmare.

Stefan angrily reminds EJ that they had a deal where he agreed not to tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s father while EJ agreed to get Gabi out of prison. EJ tells him to keep his voice down but Stefan screams that he won’t until his wife is out of prison. EJ shouts that he tried his best which Stefan mocks. Stefan declares that if EJ is striking out, he’s losing his family. Stefan warns EJ to try harder because his house of cards depends on it. EJ complains about Stefan threatening him. EJ says he met with the judge and presented the evidence that Gil likely murdered Li and he recommended Gabi’s release. EJ adds that the judge was receptive to his argument but there’s one hitch. EJ reveals he provided photos of Clyde’s black book but the judge insists on wanting the physical evidence in hand to move forward, otherwise Gabi is not getting out of prison.

Sarah doesn’t get Theresa’s concern about terrible consequences of Xander’s mother coming to their wedding. Sarah argues that she’s an alcoholic, not a homicidal maniac, and she could be sober by now. Theresa admits she might be overreacting a bit. Theresa talks about when someone has a drinking problem and they tend to not have a censor and say really mean, destructive things. Theresa says that with all that this family has gone through, the last thing they need is more drama. Theresa brings up Victoria but Sarah says she is her concern, not Theresa’s. Theresa realizes that she’s being overprotective and blurting things out, upsetting everybody. Sarah tells her it’s okay and to just trust that she and Xander have thought this through. Sarah acknowledges it might not go perfectly but they are willing to take the risk. Sarah says they need to get the wedding invitations out before the post office closes. Theresa says she didn’t realize she was in a time crunch and then suddenly offers to help with the invitations.

Alex complains about this being the millionth time that Brady suggests he shouldn’t trust Theresa. Brady asks if it bothered Alex when he found he and Theresa in bed together recently. Alex admits it did but says he can hardly hold that against her, because he was sleeping with Kristen and they were both playing stupid games but it’s over now. Alex declares that he knows he wants to be with Theresa and she made it very clear she wants to be with him too. Brady asks if he’s sure she wants him or his money?

EJ reminds Stefan that they don’t have the black book because Melinda is illegally holding it hostage. Stefan tells EJ to go get it then. EJ responds that he doesn’t know where Melinda is as she isn’t responding his calls and she isn’t at home which may be because he just stole her job at Stefan’s behest. Stefan questions blaming him now. EJ tells Stefan to face that his elaborate plan blew up in his face because Melinda absconded with the only piece of evidence that will free Gabi. EJ declares that now Melinda will never cooperate with them and blames Stefan for doing this. Stefan warns that EJ’s head is still on the chopping block so he shouldn’t relish this moment. EJ says he’s not relishing it and has no idea what the hell they are going to do at this point. Stefan decides they need to find a way to get Melinda to cooperate and he thinks he knows how they are going to do that.

Nicole tells Xander that she does feel bad for Eric, especially since this is the second time he fell in love with a baby and had to give it up. Xander says he was trying to do something good when he did it but he knows it was terrible and he was trying to spare Eric and Sarah the pain of losing a child. Xander says in the long run, it did work out pretty good for him. Xander then jokes that Nicole is the OG of baby stealing so maybe Sloan was just taking after her. Nicole calls him a piece of work Xander calls her a hypocrite. Nicole questions why Xander is pretending to care how Eric feels when he didn’t care while gleefully destroying their marriage or when he tried to shoot Eric and put Marlena in a coma instead. Xander asks why she wants to work for him if he’s such a monster and offers to fire her.

Roman sees Eric at the Brady Pub and asks what he’s up to. Eric says he was just checking some web sites and mentions seeing Kate earlier, noting that she seemed a little down which Roman confirms. Eric questions that even with Lucas being free. Roman then reveals that Lucas’s first decision as a free man was to leave for an extended visit with Allie and Will in Arizona. Roman is sure Lucas will be back sooner than later but it just seems like they’ve had to say too many goodbyes lately. Eric says not to pile on, but he may have one more goodbye in the near future. Roman questions who else is leaving town. Eric then reveals that he is. Roman questions if he’s taking a trip. Eric says he means moving as it’s something he’s been struggling with for the past few weeks. Roman understands but it makes him sad to hear him say that. Roman asks where Eric would go. Eric says there are opportunities for other jobs in photography work in other cities. Roman thought he was very happy with his job at the Spectator. Eric says he loves it and he’s proud of the work he and Nicole did with the piece on the homeless. Roman guesses this is more about losing Jude then. Eric responds that there’s actually another problem and it’s Nicole.

Nicole tells Xander that she’s taking time off to care for her son so he can try and fire her and see what Chad says about it. Xander agrees not to fire her but questions her picking a fight with the boss. Nicole says she wasn’t and blames him. Xander decides all is forgiven and he’ll accept her apology. Nicole tells him to forget it as she doesn’t care anyway. Xander says he’s just grateful they can put their past differences behind them and they both came out ahead since now Nicole is married with her son while soon, he and Sarah will be married with their daughter in attendance. Nicole questions Sarah agreeing to marry him again. Xander confirms that she’s working on wedding invitations right now and is going all out to make their wedding special, including even convincing him to invite his mom which surprises Nicole.

Sarah admits they are under a time crunch and asks if Theresa is sure she wouldn’t mind pitching in. Theresa claims that she’d be so happy to help. Bonnie remarks that Theresa is usually the last person to offer free labor, pointing out that she didn’t help her move boxes when she asked. Theresa then admits she has an ulterior motive and that’s because she’s hoping they will return the favor when it comes to her wedding which Sarah questions. Theresa then shows her ring and reveals that Alex proposed last night. Sarah congratulates her. Bonnie asks if they picked a date. Theresa says not yet, but the sooner the better as far as she’s concerned. Bonnie starts talking about how Maggie would love to mend fences with Alex and she’d like for Sarah and Theresa to get along. Bonnie then suggests maybe they should have a double wedding.

Alex says it’s a little insulting to suggest Theresa is only interested in him because he’s rich. Brady says he didn’t mean to insult him as it’s not about him, but about her since Theresa has a history of chasing men with money. Brady calls that one of the reasons she was interested in him at first too and she did some desperate things to get her hands on his money. Alex brings up Theresa marrying Brady while blackout drunk in Las Vegas and says he’s heard it all. Alex gets that Theresa is willing to do some extreme things but insists that is not the case here. Brady asks how he can he be so sure. Alex points out that Theresa was interested in him before she had any idea that he was inheriting Victor’s fortune. Brady asks what if she did have an idea? Alex questions how Theresa could’ve known that he was Victor’s son. Brady reminds him of when they went to Greece and how they went to se Konstantin but Theresa stayed back at the hotel where Shane dropped off Victor’s briefcase which included the only evidence that Alex was Victor’s son. Alex asks if he’s saying that Theresa secretly opened the briefcase. Brady says he knows that Theresa likes to snoop and that she was curious so she could have opened the briefcase since it was the only thing returned from Victor’s plane. Alex realizes if that were true then Theresa would have known the truth about the fortune before they ever even slept together.

Bonnie jokes that double weddings are very popular in Salem and they seldom go wrong except for one time they had two double weddings. Sarah suggests not talking about that. Bonnie thinks a double wedding makes sense since they basically have the same guest list, except Xander’s mom. Theresa points out that the problem is that she and Xander don’t like each other. Sarah acknowledges that Xander isn’t Alex’s biggest fan either and things are especially tense now since finding out that Alex was Victor’s son has made Xander feel like an outcast. Bonnie encourages that this could strengthen the bond between Alex and Xander. Theresa remains unsure while Sarah calls it not a good idea for anyone involved. Bonnie thinks that after everything they’ve been through, a super sized wedding is exactly what the Kiriakis family needs.

Nicole brings up Xander and his mom not getting along. Xander says they were fine when he was a kid as he didn’t start getting in to trouble until he was a teenager. Xander says his dad tried to be there for him in his way, but his mom was flat out done with him like he was a huge burden to her. Nicole is sure it was more complicated than that. Xander feels he was bad news and she wanted nothing to do with him, pointing out that she didn’t even show up to court when he was convicted of manslaughter. Nicole reminds him that Victor stepped in. Xander says Victor got years off his sentence, became a mentor to him, and definitely saved his life. Xander feels his mom didn’t like that one bit. Nicole suggests she thought Victor would be a bad influence on him. Xander says things really fell apart when his dad died and his mom couldn’t take the pain so she decided to numb herself with drinking. Xander says he tried to be there for her but she shut him out. Xander thinks he must have reminded her of his dad. Xander says it was like he lost both parents, but he’s thankful for Victor stepping up when no one else did and letting him work for him. Xander decides he’s sure that Nicole doesn’t care about his sob story. Nicole responds that she’s actually glad he shared with her as it turns out that he’s actually kind of human.

Roman asks Eric about having problems working with Nicole because he still has feelings for her. Eric points out that he isn’t even divorced yet so romance isn’t even on the radar. Roman asks what the issue is then. Eric responds that Nicole brought Jude to work the other day and he of course said no. Roman asks if that was a lie. Eric admits he really loves to see Jude as it was hard saying goodbye. Roman guesses it’s living in the same town as Jude and not being able to be in his life which Eric calls more than he can bear.

Stefan brings up that Melinda asked Rafe for immunity but he couldn’t give that to her, though EJ can. Stefan instructs EJ to give Melinda what she wants and make sure she doesn’t face any charges for stealing Nicole’s baby. EJ asks how the hell Nicole would feel if he allowed Melinda to walk and he can’t tell her that Stefan is blackmailing him. Stefan doesn’t give a damn how he handles it with Nicole. Stefan orders him to handle Melinda, get the evidence, and get Gabi out of prison. Stefan warns EJ to do it today or he will tell Nicole the truth as he then storms out.

Brady tells Alex to think about it. Brady goes over how Theresa could’ve pried open the suitcase, seeing the news, and suddenly going from flirtation to wanting to seal the deal. Brady calls the timing too good. Alex argues that’s not how it played out since Theresa tried to seal the deal with Brady, but he rejected her harshly and he was just there to comfort her. Brady believes that’s what Theresa planned all along, knowing Alex would come in to pick up the pieces. Alex calls it impossible and says he’s sure their hook up was not pre-meditated. Alex adds that if that were ture, it would mean Theresa was playing him the whole time and he can’t and won’t believe that. Alex declares that Brady is wrong.

Bonnie points out that it would be very easy to add Alex and Theresa’s name to the wedding invitations. Sarah says that she and Theresa will talk about it on their own time so Bonnie agrees to drop it for now. Bonnie asks Theresa how prom was and brings up how her daughter Mimi told her about the dance at Salem High 20 years ago where kids dumped blood on Chloe. Theresa remarks that she wouldn’t have minded if they dumped blood on Holly which Sarah questions. Theresa apologizes for forgetting that Holly is Sarah’s niece. Theresa explains that they had just found out that Holly and Tate have been secretly dating even when they told them not to. Sarah knows Holly messed up when she didn’t clear Tate’s name but she’s a kid and she made a mistake. Theresa remarks that she knows Holly too well because she got caught up in drugs too, lied to her parents, and fell in with the wrong crowd. Theresa doesn’t want Tate dating someone like her. Sarah says from what Maggie says, Holly is doing great, not doing drugs, studying hard and turning her life around so she deserves a second chance. Theresa says that’s great just not with her son. Bonnie encourages that she was a wild child too and eventually they grow up. Bonnie remarks that Theresa isn’t the lying, scheming gold digger that she once was…

Eric thinks the only way to put Jude behind him is to put some distance between them. Roman says he understands and brings up when he took a job in DC, it was to get over Marlena but also trying to deal with the fact that Belle wasn’t his daughter. Eric asks if moving away helped him. Roman doesn’t want to say but admits that it did and that is why he will respect Eric’s decision if he chooses to move. Roman adds that selfishly, he will be very sad to see him go. Eric tells him he doesn’t have to worry about anything because nothing is set in stone.

Nicole never thought she would say this but she can relate to Xander since she had major issues with her mom growing up and they fought all the time. Nicole says she blamed her for things that weren’t entirely her fault, but she knows what it’s like to be a teenager feeling like the world is crashing down on her. Nicole talks about feeling like a disappointment to the most important person in your life does a number on your self esteem. Xander asks if they ever worked things out. Nicole says thankfully they were on good terms before her mom died, which is why she thinks it’s good that Sarah invited Xander’s mom to the wedding so maybe there is a chance to repair their relationship before it’s too late. Xander says he’s not too optimistic but decides he would like to introduce his mom to Victoria. Nicole hopes his mom does go to the wedding as she thinks something good can come out of it.

Bonnie tells a story about getting in trouble with the cops. Theresa then asks if they’ve seen the stamps. When Bonnie and Sarah start looking for them, Theresa steals the envelope with Xander’s mom, Fiona Cook’s, wedding invitation.

Brady tells Alex that he’s not claiming to know anything for sure but he’s just saying that it could have hypothetically gone down like that. Alex responds that Brady’s theory is trash and warns him not to say it again, especially in front of Theresa. Theresa then arrives and asks about hearing her name. Theresa asks Alex to lunch which he says he would love to do right now. They go to leave but Brady stops Theresa and says there’s something he has to say to her. Brady informs her that Alex told him the good news, so he congratulates her on her engagement. Theresa thanks Brady and then leaves with Alex.

Xander walks through the town square with Victoria where Sarah joins them. Xander asks how things went with Bonnie. Sarah mentions Theresa helping them which Xander questions. Sarah thinks Theresa was just laying the ground work to ask her for a favor later.

Bonnie is excited that they got done in time for her to watch Body and Soul. Bonnie accidentally knocks over the trash can and finds Fiona’s wedding invitation inside. Bonnie questions who put that there and worries that Sarah let Theresa get in her head. Bonnie then decides to put a stamp on it and calls it a little push to help family do the right thing. Bonnie says that Sarah will be grateful and decides she will put it in the mailbox herself after she watches Body and Soul.

Eric goes to the Spectator office and asks Nicole if she has a moment. Nicole thought he wasn’t coming in today. Eric says he wasn’t going to but there’s something he needs to tell her.

EJ calls Rafe and says he spoke with the judge about Gabi and if he wants Gabi released from prison, he needs to find Melinda Trask immediately.

Stefan goes to prison to visit Gabi (now played by Cherie Jimenez)

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Marlena joins Brady in the living room at home and comments on it being a quiet morning. Brady informs her that Tate has yet to wake up from his room, so their daily debate about him having his airpods in at the table will have to wait. Brady feels Tate is trying to sleep the day away to avoid the consequences of what he did last night. Marlena says that was a shame about the prom with Tate and Holly. Brady calls it disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel. Marlena isn’t sure that was necessary. Brady talks about how they told Tate he wasn’t allowed to see Holly from the beginning, but he decided on his own to defy them. Brady says it doesn’t happen all the time, but he and Theresa have one mind about this which Marlena questions. Brady asks what she thinks. Marlena wonders if Brady’s reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how he feels about Theresa.

Bonnie enters the living room at the Kiriakis Mansion and says she’s surprised to see Theresa up so early. Bonnie figured she’d be sleeping in and asks how prom night was. Theresa tells her that she walked in just in time to stop two kids from having sex, revealing they found Holly and Tate at the Salem Inn. Bonnie thought they weren’t supposed to see each other. Theresa confirms that and says they found out Tate was going behind their back to see Holly even after everything she did to ruin his life. Bonnie guesses last night was a total disaster for everyone then. Alex walks in and says not everyone as he kisses Theresa. Alex then declares that one thing went very right last night as he shows off Theresa’s ring.

Xander and Sarah sit together in their living room and talk about their wedding invitations coming in. Xander talks about being grateful that they will have a perfect wedding especially after Maggie’s almost wedding to Konstantin. They talk about being glad he’s gone and decide no more talk about that as they will only focus on their upcoming wedding. Xander agrees as they kiss.

Leo sits down at the hospital and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay. Leo remembers meeting Mark in the town square. Mark comments that he looks like he got some bad news. Leo responds that it’s his mother, who is in prison. Mark tells him he’s sorry and sits with him. Leo explains that he just came from visiting her to finally tell her that she’s been wrong about him for his entire life. Leo thought it would be this cathartic moment and triumphant vindication, but it turned out to be anything but. Leo doesn’t know why he’s surprised that his mother can still make him feel utterly worthless and miserable. Mark then hugs Leo which surprises him.

Chanel gets a pain in her stomach, causing Johnny and Paulina to worry as they check on her.

Brady tells Marlena that there is nothing going on with he and Theresa and they just talked about how they need to focus on co-parenting Tate. Marlena assumes there was a reason they needed to talk about that. Brady admits that something happened and they had been getting closer because of what they have gone through with Tate. Brady says they had a moment. Marlena asks if that was all. Brady knows it was only a moment because right after, Theresa said she wants to be with Alex. Marlena asks what Brady wants.

Bonnie comments on Theresa’s ring and guesses Alex spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it. Alex responds that Theresa is worth it. Bonnie asks when this all happened. Alex says it was last night. Theresa gets a call from her dad and says she’s going to tell him the good news as she exits the room. Bonnie then asks Alex if he’s told Justin.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s taking the wedding invitations to the Kiriakis Mansion since Maggie has an old book of family addresses, so Xander gets to stay home with Victoria. Xander brings up the conversation he had with Maggie about how much he hated Konstantin and says that her response threw him as Maggie told him that he was a lot like Victor and maybe Victor saw himself in him which is why he was so hard on him.

Leo thanks Mark for being very nice and then realizes he’s a doctor. Mark introduces himself. Leo acknowledges his name being the same as the Mark Greene on ER. Leo talks about having a doctor boyfriend once. Leo brings up that Mark told him the other day that he was not gay. Mark questions if he said that. Leo confirms that he did and then asks if it’s not true.

Johnny wants to get Chanel to the hospital and call a doctor. Chanel doesn’t think they need to and says it’s just cramps. Chanel thinks she’s fine now as they sit her down. Paulina recalls when she was pregnant and encourages that she’ll feel better when Abe comes home with the food. Chanel’s cramps then get worse so Johnny decides they are taking her to the hospital and they exit.

Brady doesn’t think his feelings really matter here. Marlena says they always do. Brady declares that Theresa chose Alex so he accepted it and he’s moving on and he would love to change the subject. Marlena apologizes for bringing up a topic that’s uncomfortable for him to talk about. Brady appreciates his concern and says he usually values her input, but on this subject, not right now. Marlena understands and says she’s going to work. Marlena tells Brady that she’s always on his side. Brady thanks her for that as she then exits.

Alex informs Bonnie that he has not had a chance to tell Justin yet about his engagement to Theresa. Bonnie questions why not and suggests calling him right now. Alex doesn’t think that’s news that Justin wants to hear right now. Bonnie asks why that would be. Alex explains that he and Justin had a bit of a disagreement over of his relationship with Theresa. Bonnie assumes that’s because Alex found Theresa in bed with Brady. Alex states that Justin seems to think that meant something to Theresa, but they talked about it and Theresa said she only did it to make him jealous. Bonnie talks about Theresa manipulating but Alex says he doesn’t want to have the same talk with her that he had with Justin. Bonnie argues that Justin cares about him and doesn’t want to see him get hurt. Alex says that’s very kind but he’s a big boy now. Bonnie knows Justin isn’t his biological father but he still has a big love for him in his heart and they are both protective of him. Alex argues that he doesn’t need protection from Theresa. Bonnie asks if he’s sure about that since she doesn’t have the best track record with relationships and Alex is also super rich. Bonnie asks if Alex doesn’t think he could do better as Theresa then comes back in to the room.

Sarah knows Xander has been struggling with the fact that he and Victor weren’t close when he died, but he knows deep down that Victor loved him. Sarah brings up when Victor made Xander CEO of Titan. Xander argues that he undermined him and replaced him with Philip. Xander mentions that they did get along against Kristen but brings up switching Sarah’s baby. Sarah knows Xander regrets that. Xander calls it unthinkable now and says no one could ever replace their daughter. Sarah thanks God that she finally came to her senses and told him that Victoria is his daughter. Xander says he was so worried when they were together back then and Victor was just using him to do his dirty work. Xander says maybe Victor did see a bit of himself in him which is why he had him do terrible things. Sarah disagrees. Xander questions why Victor didn’t leave him in his will then.

Leo points out that Mark said he wasn’t gay, so he asks if he’s bisexual but Johnny and Paulina arrive with Chanel and call on Mark for help. Mark asks what’s going on. Chanel complains of really bad cramps. Johnny says the pain seems to come and go but feels like it’s getting worse as they rush her to a hospital room. Mark asks Paulina to step outside. Paulina refuses and says she’s not going to leave Chanel alone. Johnny points out that he’s there, so Paulina says she’ll be right outside the whole time and exits. Mark says they will see how her baby is doing. Chanel admits that she tried to hold it together in front of Paulina but she’s really scared. Johnny promises her that everything is going to be fine.

Marlena goes to the hospital and runs in to Leo. Marlena asks if they had an appointment. Leo says no and swears he didn’t know she would be there but they have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow so he will find a way to white knuckle it until then. Marlena decides she has a few moments before her next patient and agrees to see Leo now.

Theresa questions Bonnie trash talking her behind her back. Bonnie responds that it’s nothing she wouldn’t say to her face and states that Justin simply has some concerns about her and Alex. Alex says he told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, he trusts Theresa and plans to spend the rest of his life with her. Theresa thanks him but doesn’t understand Bonnie’s sudden 180 since she was recently very supportive of her involvement with Alex. Bonnie says that was before she discussed it with Justin. Theresa guesses Justin turned her against her then. Bonnie argues that Justin is just protective of Alex. Bonnie says on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout the house for lots of people. Bonnie adds that Sarah is on her way over so she can help her with her wedding invitations. Theresa remarks that won’t take long and jokes that it will be a short list because Xander doesn’t have many friends. Bonnie says his side might be a little light but she’s sure a few of them won’t mind moving over to fill the void. Bonnie adds that Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

Sarah tells Xander that it’s not like he was singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will since he didn’t leave anything for anyone except Maggie and Alex. Xander understands he’s not the only one that Victor snubbed, but he feels it was Victor’s last chance to show him that he meant something to him. Xander can’t believe he’s grieving Victor. Sarah hopes she and Victoria can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give him. They kiss which Xander calls a wonderful start. Sarah says they’ll have to finish later since she has to go. Sarah then stops to ask if Xander is sure he doesn’t want to take another shot at trying to find his mom. Xander assures that the number he gave her was the last one he had for her, so he takes it as fate’s way of saying it’s best not to find her. Sarah knows he and his mom have had issues. Xander gets that she’s eager for her to be at the wedding and he understands Sarah wants Victoria to know her grandmother. Sarah doesn’t want Xander to be saddled with the same regret he had with Victor as far as not mending fences before losing him. Xander then reveals there may be one other way to reach his mom.

Sarah thought Xander lost touch with his mother. Bonnie says he did but Sarah is trying to get them back in touch so they can mend fences and invite her to the wedding. Sarah questions that being a good idea. Bonnie and Alex both ask why it wouldn’t be. Sarah mentions hearing that she’s a raging alcoholic and questions having someone like that around the baby. Bonnie responds that just because someone has an addiction doesn’t mean they should be shunned and suggests maybe she has changed, like Theresa. Theresa reluctantly agrees but says she’s kind of concerned for Sarah and asks what if Xander’s mother causes a huge scene. Bonnie laughs and says they are used to scenes around here, especially at weddings. Alex notes that Theresa seems awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem and asks if there’s something she wants to tell them.

Leo sits with Marlena and informs her that he went to see his mother at the prison to try to quiet her voice in his head all the years. Marlena clarifies that she thought they could work on that in therapy but Leo thought it would be wise to do it in person, face to face. Marlena guesses it didn’t go well. Leo confirms it was a disaster. Marlena asks what she said. Leo says she said that he was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate, and that he had deserved all the misery that had befallen him. Marlena says that must have been so hard for him to hear. Leo says he should’ve expected it, but guesses he hoped that his mother would take him in his arms and have an epiphany. Marlena encourages that just because his mother said those things, doesn’t mean they are true. Leo asks why it feels that way when she says them then. Marlena explains that as children, they depend on their parents to thrive. Marlena states that Leo is no longer a child so he’s no longer dependent on his mother and thus there’s no reason to give her the power over him. Marlena tells Leo that he can do anything he’d like and be himself. Leo adds that the hunky doctor seemed to think he was worth talking to. Marlena asks which hunky doctor is that.

Mark tells Chanel that they are going to do a quick ultrasound to try and figure out what’s going on. Johnny encourages Chanel that everything will be alright and that Mark will take good care of them. Mark then announces he’s very sorry but he’s afraid that Chanel has had a miscarriage, shocking Chanel and Johnny. Johnny doesn’t understand as they were just there and everything was fine. Mark says it changed. Chanel asks if the soft markers caused this. Mark says there could be any number of reasons and mentions that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Mark adds that he will send in a specialist to try and get them more answers. Mark tells them that he is so sorry for their loss as he then exits the room. Chanel and Johnny break down crying in each others’ arms.

Leo tells Marlena that he met this gorgeous doctor the other day and he gave him water, then today he comforted him. Marlena points out that Leo just met this man. Leo says he’s not getting his hopes up for a romance and mentions that he said he’s not gay but then acted surprised when he reminded him that he said that. Leo asks if she thinks maybe he is gay. Marlena says she doesn’t know. Leo asks if she knows Mark and if she’s gotten any vibes from him. Marlena says she’s heard the name but doesn’t think she’s met him. Leo asks if Marlena has heard any chat about him. Marlena says if she did, she wouldn’t repeat it or speculate about him which Leo accepts. Leo declares that whether he’s gay or not, they had a lovely moment. Marlena is glad to hear that for him, but notes that he doesn’t know anything about this man, so she thinks he shouldn’t read too much in to this. Marlena wouldn’t like to see Leo get hurt. Leo thanks her and says it’s unlike his mother, who lives to see him get hurt. Leo bets that Diana is in her cell now, gloating about how bad she made him feel. Marlena suggests talking about that in their next session since they are out of time. Leo guesses that tomorrow they can figure out why he wants love from his horrible mother. Marlena calls him a very worthwhile human being and says she’s impressed with his desire to get to know himself and come to terms with his emotionally abusive mother and father. Leo declares that tomorrow, they will work on getting him to embrace that he’s a worthwhile person. Leo tells Marlena that he will see her tomorrow for their actual session as he then exits her office.

Theresa claims she’s not so much concerned about Xander’s mother but after what happened with Konstantin, they should all be wary about inviting long lost family and friends out of the blue. Bonnie says she gets it but tells Theresa that she won’t have to worry since the number Xander had for his mom didn’t belong to her anymore and they have no other way of reaching her. Alex jokes that they won’t have to worry about any unexpected guests at their wedding since he’s already found all of his long lost relatives. Theresa hopes that’s true. Alex assures that is and says he has to get to work, so he exits.

Xander finishes a call with his mother’s sister and tells Sarah that the longshot paid off even though his aunt and mother didn’t get along, he didn’t think they would keep in touch but apparently his mother hit her up for money a few months ago. Xander reveals she didn’t have his mom’s phone number, but she did have her address which excites Sarah.

Brady goes to work at Basic Black and thinks back to having sex with Theresa until Alex walks in and says he’s sorry to hear about the prom last night. Brady is sure Theresa told him all about it. Brady is surprised that Theresa didn’t call him last night to tell him about EJ and Nicole’s reaction. Alex informs him that Theresa was busy and it was partly his fault which Brady questions. Alex then reveals that he proposed and that he and Theresa are now engaged, shocking Brady.

Sarah goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and thanks Bonnie for offering to help with the wedding invitations. Bonnie says she’s so happy to assist and Maggie already gave her the address book. Sarah then excitedly reveals they have Xander’s mom’s address after all which worries Theresa.

Xander tells Victoria that there’s a chance now that she will meet her grandma. Xander says at least one of them are excited about it.

Mark talks on the phone about having to deliver the bad news to Chanel and Johnny that they lost their baby. Mark says they always know the right thing to say and he’ll see them tonight. Mark then hangs up and runs in to Leo. Leo says he’s sorry to hear that he had to deliver bad news. Leo asks if he was on the phone with a friend or a significant other, then says it’s none of his business. Mark reveals it was actually his girlfriend and says he better get going. Mark then walks away. Leo remarks that answers that.

Paulina returns to the hospital room to find Chanel and Johnny crying. Paulina asks what happened. Johnny reveals that they lost the baby. Paulina can’t believe it and asks how that happened. Chanel responds that it happened because of what Paulina did and angrily declares that it’s all her fault.

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Lucas comes downstairs at the Brady Pub and joins Kate at a table. Kate asks if he slept well. Lucas talks about it being so much better than prison, the monastery, or the motel in Montana. Lucas mentions that he did hear someone crying unless he was dreaming. Kate informs him that was Ava because Roman just told her that Harris broke her heart and left town following a lead on Megan Hathaway. Lucas hopes he finds her. Kate says knowing Megan, Harris has a better chance at finding Amelia Earhart. Lucas guesses she’s right, but wishes he had a chance to say goodbye to Harris and thank him for making the moves to get him out of jail. Kate remarks that it took him long enough, but now she would thank him too because she got her son back. Lucas then reveals that he’s not back for long.

Chad joins Julie in the living room of the Horton house. Julie hugs Chad and says she was so worried when he didn’t come home last night and asks where he went. Chad informs her that he went to the police station and was told that Clyde had just been taken to super max, so he drove all the way out there. Jack then walks in and questions why he would want to do that.

Abe and Paulina are at home and find that Jules left a blanket and Carver left a stuffed animal. Paulina guesses they’ll have to mail them but Abe suggests using it as an excuse to visit Eli and Lani. Paulina likes the way he thinks and talks about how she just said goodbye to one daughter and now she has to say goodbye to another along with another grandbaby growing up thousands of miles away. Abe believes that Chanel might be back before she knows it and adds that Paulina will be plenty busy which she questions. Abe then shows Paulina an article announcing Paulina is victorious as the recall effort has failed. Abe congratulates Paulina as the Mayor.

Johnny is with Chanel at the hospital for a checkup. Dr. Mark Greene enters and asks how Chanel is feeling. Chanel says her morning sickness is gone and she made an appointment for when they move to LA. Johnny asks if everything is good. Mark says overall, the baby seems to be developing normally but there is one concern that he would like to discuss.

Leo goes to prison and tells himself to remember he is strong. Leo declares that he has a lot to say to his mom and she is going to sit there and listen. Leo practices what he’s going to say until his mother, Diana Colville, enters and remarks that he was always a little clumsy. She tells him it’s been awhile and asks to what she owes this. She asks if he has a script with him. Leo calls it just some notes as they can’t all go through life unfiltered like her. She talks about when Leo was a kid. Leo informs her that he started therapy and Marlena told him that he has to confront his childhood traumas. Diana mocks him having nothing better to do than listen to that new age quack. Leo argues that Marlena is a top notch therapist. Leo asks if Diana just screams at her ex husband through a payphone. Diana warns that she’s still his mother and he will treat her with respect. Diana laughs at him going to therapy and tells him to man up. Diana tells Leo that he’s not crazy, so she questions why he needs therapy. Leo responds that it’s because of her.

Johnny asks Mark what his concern is. Mark reveals that today’s ultrasound showed two soft markers that could mean nothing but could also mean an abnormality, so he’s going to refer them to a specialist in Los Angeles for further tests. Chanel asks if it could be from radiation. Mark responds that her exposure to radiation was brief, but there is no way to know for sure.

Paulina complains about the article calling her a radioactive mayor. Abe encourages that now it will all blow over now that the Concerned Citizens of Salem was revealed to be EJ DiMera. Paulina still can’t believe she had to reinstate EJ to make this go away, especially since she promised Melinda the job. Abe asks if she offered her something else. Paulina confirms she did but she was insulted and told her to take the job and shove it. Paulina mentions needing a head of sanitation but she has no one else in mind with the market so tight. Abe then reveals that he might be interested.

Chad didn’t realize Jack was still here. Julie says he decided to stay the night. Jack mentions that he’s driving back to Boston later this morning. Chad is glad they get to say goodbye then. Jack first wants to back up and questions why he’d want to see Clyde again and if Clyde has told him everything he wants to know. Jack hopes Chad didn’t go after Clyde would a revenge plot in mind. Chad says he did as he found him in Montana and was going to pull the trigger but he didn’t because Abigail wouldn’t have wanted that. Jack agrees that Abigail would have wanted Chad to think of their kids and how much they need him now. Jack says as much as he wants Clyde to rot in Hell, he’s really glad Chad didn’t make that choice. Jack decides he should get going and hugs Chad, saying he’ll see him soon. Jack hugs Julie and tells her the same. Julie starts to cry and then stops Jack.

Chanel asks if Mark is saying that if something is wrong with the baby, it could be from radiation exposure. Mark says they can’t rule it out at this point. Mark brings up having a sister with down syndrome and how she’s brought so much to his life. Chanel mentions that she will miss Felicity. Mark says she was hoping to say goodbye. Chanel hoped the same but notes that there flight isn’t until later tonight so she will try to meet up with her, thinking it will do their hearts a lot of good.

Paulina questions Abe wanting to be her head of sanitation. Abe points out that he knows the job and the town has a need. Paulina thought he was enjoying retirement and questions if Abe really wants to be her subordinate. Abe says if it means spending more time with her, absolutely. Paulina says she would love that too but she would be concerned about it being viewed as nepotism. Abe questions if that’s what she is really concerned about. Paulina asks what that means. Abe then declares that he feels she really doesn’t want him working for her.

Kate complains that she did all that fighting to free Lucas and now he wants to pack up and move to Phoenix. Lucas says she knows that he wanted to be with Will and Allie, explaining that he misses his kids and grandkids while also feeling he still needs to make amends for what he did to Sami, so he’s surprised they are speaking to him at all. Kate argues that they know Sami tormented him and drove him to do what he did, but she always get a pass. Lucas feels it still doesn’t justify his behavior. Kate agrees that she can’t just blame Sami, but points out that she could blame herself.

Diana mocks Leo blaming her. Leo says he’s not blaming her. Diana asks if he came all the way here to make her feel guilty and calls that a waste of time. Leo brings up that last time he was here, she called him a worthless human being that nobody could ever love. Leo accuses her of gaslighting him for his entire life. Leo brings up Diana telling him that he was destined for stardom so he humiliated himself in a talent show because she lied to him in telling him that he could sing. Diana claims not to remember any of that but says if it really happened, maybe it was good character building for him. Leo declares that he’s not going to sit here and take this, so he’s going to say what he came to say and she is going to listen to him. Diana questions him expecting her to listen to his whining, moaning, and blaming her. Diana asks how many times Leo has come to visit her in all of these years and not sending her a birthday card. Diana says anything would’ve been better than nothing and calls him selfish. Diana complains that he shows up once in a blue moon and it’s all about him and his childhood traumas. Leo argues that what he’s been through has meaning. Diana screams that she’s had it and calls for the guard. Leo reads off his prepared notes that he isn’t worthless and that he did what she said all his life because all he ever craved was her love but nothing was ever enough for him and nobody ever was which is why she had no friends. Diana mocks his self pity. Leo talks about Diana letting him believe he was John’s son without thinking how that would affect him and then John ended up hating him too. Leo talks about learning to lie, cheat, and betray from her. Leo then declares that she never should’ve been a mother in the first place. Diana then takes Leo’s papers and rips them up.

Lucas asks how it was Kate’s fault that he went crazy and kidnapped his ex. Kate suggests it could be in his DNA, pointing out the extremes that Philip went to in order to hold on to Chloe, so maybe they both inherited this madness from her. Lucas argues that she never did anything like what they did. Kate says not for a man but for her kids, she did. Lucas says she’s protective and overbearing but she’s fiercely loyal and has always been there for them which is all that matters. Lucas talks about that being why he has to be there now for his kids. Kate acknowledges that they miss him a lot, so she gives him her blessing to go see them in Arizona as long as he promises to come back. Kate tells Lucas that she will miss him so much, but she’s so grateful that he’s free. Lucas assures that he will never take his freedom for granted again.

Julie tells Jack that she wants him to have the time capsule since she has tried everything to open it and she thought about Jennifer being so close to Tom and Alice. Julie says Jennifer is clever, so maybe she has the magic touch. Jack agrees to take it to her. Julie tells Jack that he means so much to all of them and asks him to come back soon with Jennifer which Jack agrees to do. Jack hugs Julie and they say goodbye. Jack tells Chad that he loves them both. Chad says the same and to give their love to Jennifer. Jack then exits the house. Chad worries to Julie that he thought she was going to tell him. Julie points out that they don’t have anything to say. Chad hoped they would have good news before they left, but now he wonders if they will ever know anything at all.

Paulina admits that she doesn’t love the idea of Abe being her new head of sanitation but not for the reasons he thinks. Paulina feels he’s vastly overqualified for the job but she would love to work alongside him as equals and she doesn’t want to be his boss. Abe says he understands since the last thing he wants to do is make her uncomfortable. Paulina says she appreciates that and tells Abe that something else will come along. Abe agrees to be patient. Paulina jokes that it’s too bad he doesn’t have the skills to take over the Bakery. Abe suggests Chanel could give him a crash course. Paulina says it would unfortunately have to be over a zoom call.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Johnny asks if she’s okay. Chanel thought she was at peace with leaving everything behind but she’s not. Johnny encourages that she’s opening a new bakery in California. Chanel says it’s not that but she really convinced herself that everything was going to be okay with their baby, even though she knew there could be risks and everyone tried gently to tell her that she was being naïve. Johnny asks if Chanel is saying she’s changed her mind about the pregnancy. Chanel says it suddenly just feels so real and they weren’t planning to start a family this soon, so she worries about not being prepared to be a mother. Felicity joins them and asks if Chanel is okay. Chanel says she’s fine and thanks her. Felicity asks if she’s sure. Chanel guesses she’s just having mixed emotions since part of her is feeling really excited to be moving to California while another part of her is feeling really sad to be leaving Salem. Felicity says she’s sad too as she will miss her a lot. Chanel and Felicity hug as they say goodbye.

Abe and Paulina talk about how they will miss the Sweet Bits Bakery. Paulina talks about being first in line when Chanel opens her California location. Abe suggests swinging by the Brady Pub to pickup some takeout. Paulina asks him to pickup some for Chanel and Johnny too which Abe agrees to do. Paulina repeats that she’s going to miss them. Abe says at least they will have each other close by as they hug.

Julie questions if Chad is giving up. Chad says he’s just frustrated and he can’t believe they shipped Clyde off so fast before he could even talk to him. Julie thought Rafe wanted to talk to Clyde too about information to get Gabi out of jail. Julie wonders if Rafe could intervene for Chad but Chad says the feds said no exceptions. Chad knows there’s a slim chance that Abigail could be alive, but he can’t rest until he gets some answers. Julie feels exactly the same and assures she’s with him all the way. They decide that if they are going to find out who the woman in the video is, they are going to have to do it without Clyde.

Diana tells Leo that she is not to blame and it’s not her fault that he is the way he is. Leo asks if she means him being gay. Diana calls him single, friendless, disloyal, unloving, and unloved. Diana mocks him wasting his money on therapy with Marlena and wasting her time. Leo states that he came to get things off his chest, so this was for him not her. Diana asks if it worked and if he feels better. Leo says he can only remember one other time when he poured his heart out to her and it was the first time his dad hit him after he got a B on an exam. Leo says his dad never looked at his grades or cared but for some reason, that one really pissed him off and he hit him so hard. Leo recalls begging Diana to make him stop, but she told him to suck it up and be a man, so that’s what he did at 9 years old. Leo declares that when he finally killed him to protect both of them, she blamed him for all of it. Leo argues that as his mother, she was supposed to protect him but she never did. Leo asks if she’s going to say anything. Diana responds that she is at a loss and bored. Leo guesses he was expecting too much for her to apologize. Diana tells him not to visit again. Leo responds that he won’t and walks out.

Felicity gives Chanel her favorite stuffed animal, saying she wants her baby to have it. Chanel and Johnny promise to take care of it. Felicity says she has to go home now and says goodbye to them as she hugs them. Chanel promises they will talk soon as Felicity then walks away. Chanel forgot she told Felicity that they were having a baby. Johnny calls it very sweet of her to give. Chanel sometimes feels like she forced Johnny to go through with the pregnancy. Johnny assures that she didn’t force him. Chanel feels she didn’t leave any room for disagreements. Johnny admits it took him awhile to warm up to the idea, but now he’s completely on board. Chanel asks if the test results didn’t change anything for him. Johnny says not at all. Chanel talks about how a child can be born perfectly healthy but you still never know what could happen down the road. Chanel brings up Theo being autistic but he’s a wonderful guy and Felicity is an amazing person. Johnny says they will be so blessed to have each other and the baby on the way. Chanel tells Johnny that she loves him. Johnny says he loves her too and promises they will get through whatever life throws at them together as they hug.

Chad tells Julie that he watched the video a thousand times and he still goes back and forth on Abigail definitely being alive and definitely not alive as there’s no possible way. The doorbell rings so Julie goes to answer and excitedly brings Lucas in. Chad greets Lucas and asks what he’s doing there. Julie announces the news to Chad that the rest of Lucas sentence has been completed. Chad hugs him and congratulates him. Lucas then reveals that he just came to say goodbye which Julie questions. Lucas explains that he’s going to Arizona to see Will and Allie but says it won’t be long. Chad mentions that the kids will be happy to see him. Lucas notices Chad’s computer open and asks what they have here. Julie encourages that it’s alright as long as he doesn’t tell Jack or Jennifer which Chad agrees with. Chad tells Lucas that he has to keep it quiet. Lucas agrees not to say anything to anybody and asks what’s going on. Chad then reveals that it’s a video that might possibly be proof that Abigail is still alive.

Leo goes to the hospital and says to wait until Marlena gets a load of that visit. Leo remembers Marlena doesn’t take walk-ins so he makes a call, saying he needs to see Marlena ASAP. Leo is told it will be tomorrow and tries to argue that it’s an emergency but then agrees to be there tomorrow. Leo then sits down and repeats his final conversation with his mother and declares that he won’t visit her again and he never wants to see her again. Leo starts to say she can burn but then says she can’t because she is his mother and as sad as it is, he still wants her to love him. Leo starts to cry as Mark appears and asks if he’s okay.

Chad asks what Lucas thinks. Lucas thinks Clyde is playing mind games with him as he doesn’t see how the video shows that’s Abigail but he knows Chad needs to find his own truth. Chad says he was going to have the footage enhanced next. Lucas knows they all wish it could be Abigail. Julie assures they wish that more than anything in the world.

Abe goes to the Brady Pub and greets Kate. Kate asks if he’s there for breakfast. Abe says he’s picking up takeout for Chanel and Johnny as they are leaving town later today. Kate guesses that’s going around since Lucas is leaving town as well. Kate mentions that Lucas says he’s coming back but she feels the universe is trying to tell her to stop obsessing over her children, get on with her life, and maybe get a job. Abe admits he had a similar thought earlier. Kate says they used to have a lot of fun in the Mayor’s office. Kate asks if Abe has ever thought about going in to business again and partnering up. Abe asks what kind of business. Kate says she hasn’t thought of that yet but she will let him know when she does. Kate then goes to put his order in.

Chanel and Johnny go to see Paulina, who asks how the appointment was. Chanel starts to respond but Johnny says everything’s fine. Paulina is thrilled to hear that and hugs them. Paulina hopes they are hungry since she just sent Abe to the Pub. Chanel mentions her stomach growling but then gets a sudden pain.

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Eric and Marlena have dinner together at home. Eric calls the dinner a success but Marlena questions if he’s saying that because they got through it without mentioning Nicole or Jude.

EJ and Nicole have ice cream together at home. Nicole checks her phone and comments on Holly not posting pictures from prom. EJ suggests she must be having too much fun. Nicole admits she was really nervous about letting Holly go, but she’s really glad she did and she hopes she’s having the time of her life…

Holly and Tate finish their dance and then they kiss. Holly calls it weird to finally be able to be with each other without looking over their shoulders. Tate doesn’t want it to end. Holly agrees that she wants it to last forever. Tate promises they will figure something out, but until then, they will just enjoy this right here and now. They continue kissing on the bed until Theresa and Brady barge in to catch them. Tate questions what they are doing there. Theresa responds that she was just about to ask him the same thing.

Alex stands in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and talks to the portrait of Victor. Alex knows Theresa isn’t who Victor would choose for him, but he hopes that Victor would be happy that he’s happy. Maggie then walks in and asks what they are talking about.

Ava goes home to her room above the Pub and Harris then comes in behind her. Ava is surprised to see Harris is back, but Harris reveals that he’s not back for long. Ava asks where he is off to. Harris announces that he is leaving Salem. Ava questions him moving away and then says he doesn’t have to explain because she gets it. Ava says they kind of left things up in the air in Montana, so she wasn’t counting on them having a future together after all she did and the lies she told. Harris says it’s not like he’s innocent. Ava says things don’t have to be weird between them if he doesn’t want to be together and he doesn’t have to move out of town because of her. Harris then declares that it’s not because of Ava but because of Hope.

Nicole tells EJ that she should get Jude upstairs. They talk about Jude taking after each other and Nicole jokingly comments that she hasn’t seen any DiMera in Jude. Nicole teases that she’s sure EJ wants Jude to be just like his father. Nicole notes EJ’s reaction and asks if that was insulting. EJ says it’s not that and then informs Nicole that there’s something he hasn’t told her about Eric.

Eric knows Marlena is worried about him, but promises he is okay. Marlena tells Eric that she and John will do anything to help him. Eric says that means a lot to him. Eric asks how long John is out of town. Marlena says she doesn’t have an answer. Eric asks if it’s a case for Black Patch but Marlena says it’s not, so Eric asks if everything is okay. Marlena tells Eric that John is still struggling over what he did to Konstantin’s daughter. Eric points out that John wasn’t in control of what he was doing. Marlena says that’s true, but John is hoping this trip can help him make amends and move past all that. Eric commends John for wanting to make amends, especially knowing Konstantin was responsible for Victor’s death.

Alex tells Maggie that sometimes talking to Victor’s portrait helps as he’s a good listener. Maggie relates that she talks to Victor too. Alex asks how she’s holding up and calls it a lot to handle that the man who killed his father was living under this roof and had her convinced that he was Victor’s friend. Maggie admits she made a terrible mistake letting Konstantin in to their home so it’s her own fault. Alex says he’s not blaming her as Konstantin had them all fooled and no one really knew who he was.

Theresa complains that she knew she would find Tate here. Tate asks how she even got in. Theresa explains that she told the front desk that she was a concerned mother and he gave her a key. Theresa guesses that they were about to have sex which they deny. Holly tries to explain but Theresa says she is talking to her son. Tate argues that they were just trying to spend some time alone, which they could’ve done at the prom if Theresa and Brady weren’t trying to keep them apart. Theresa tells Tate not to turn this around on her and argues that he lied to her face about being sick. Tate complains that’s because she wouldn’t listen. Theresa says she knew something was going on which is why she kept her eyes on Holly and saw her scurry out of the prom after Tate left. Theresa brings up seeing Holly and Tate at the Kiriakis Mansion so obviously they had a plan for tonight. Theresa asks them how long this has been going on.

Ava asks Harris about Hope. Harris says it’s not what she’s thinking but reveals that Hope got a lead on Megan Hathaway and doesn’t want to leave Bo’s side, so she asked if he would do her a favor to follow up on that lead. Ava admits that makes sense after everything Megan did to him. Harris says there’s nothing more he wants than to see Megan Hathaway locked away forever. Ava understands he has to see that through. Ava then asks him what that means for them.

Alex says that Maggie may not have known Konstantin murdered Victor, but she figured out he was up to no good and came up with the whole plan to stop him. Maggie credits Steve and John for helping. Alex wishes that Maggie trusted him with that secret but she lied to him and came up with the whole story about Konstantin needing an office at Titan. Alex asks if she even considered bringing him in to the plan. Maggie admits she didn’t because it’s been a long time since they have been on the same side. Alex calls that fair, but thinks it’s time they change that.

Theresa warns Tate not to deny it because it’s obvious this has been going on for awhile now. Tate admits it’s not the first time but says it’s only because they felt like they had no choice and they had been completely unreasonable. Theresa questions Tate sneaking out and going to hotel rooms with Holly, asking how many times he lied to them. Tate complains that she wants to talk about honesty and asks why she didn’t just talk to him instead of spying on them and busting down the door like Homeland Security. Theresa argues that she wanted to see how far he would go and hoped he would come to his senses. Tate asks Brady to say something. Brady doesn’t know what he wants him to say since he did lie to him. Holly asks what they were supposed to do. Theresa suggests she could’ve gone to prom with her actual date. Holly says she’s going to call a ride home but Theresa insists on driving her home, saying she needs to make sure she goes home. Tate argues that she just wants to keep her in lockdown. Holly says she can get home herself but Brady declares they aren’t just going to leave them here alone and adds that Nicole needs to know what’s going on. Tate calls this so unfair. Theresa tells Holly they are going and escorts her out of the room.

Eric asks Marlena how Konstantin pulled this off and have so many people fooled. Marlena calls him a very bad man and declares that she’s not sorry he’s dead, but his daughter is the innocent one in all of this. Eric asks how John plans to make amends. Marlena says he will go to his gravesite with flowers and hopefully that will relieve some of the guilt he’s been through all this time.

Nicole questions EJ wanting to tell her something about Eric. EJ then reveals that he saw them in the foyer on the night that Nicole had that terrible argument with Holly and went out drinking. EJ then admits that he saw Nicole kiss Eric after he brought her home. Nicole asks why he didn’t say something. EJ supposes he wanted to pretend it didn’t happen, but he mentions it now because he doesn’t want there to be anything between them. EJ declares that he loves her so much and part of him is always scared that he’s going to lose her. Nicole asks why he would think he would lose her.

Harris tells Ava that he doesn’t know how long it will take to find Megan, but says he can’t ask Ava to wait for him. Ava asks if he would want her to wait for him. Harris says when they first met, he wasn’t expecting to make this connection with her but he did and after everything with Hope, he just wanted a simple life. Ava jokes that all she did was make his life a thousand times more complicated. Harris admits that she’s anything but simple and he doesn’t condone all of her choices, but he does understand them. Harris states that in her position, it probably seemed that none of the options were good ones. Ava asks if it’s not a deal breaker then which Harris confirms. Harris tells Ava that he cares for her and she means a lot to him, but to get past the trust issues will take a lot of time to work on and he just can’t commit to that right now. Harris hopes that Ava understands. Ava tearfully responds that she does and guesses this really is goodbye.

Alex tells Maggie that he knows they had disagreements about the company. Maggie points out they disagreed about almost everything. Alex says that was just the business but Maggie feels it got pretty personal. Alex apologizes for the part he played in that but declares that at the end of the day, they are family and connected through Victor. Alex doesn’t think Victor wants them at each others’ throats which Maggie agrees with. Alex says he’s been thinking about Victor a lot lately. Maggie asks if that’s because of Konstantin. Alex says it’s also what Maggie said to him a few weeks ago about being Victor’s son being more than just wealth and power but about living up to his legacy and doing what makes him proud. Maggie acknowledges that he was listening. Alex says he was just too stubborn to let her know that he was. Maggie admits she’s pretty stubborn herself. Alex asks if they can bury the hatchet for Victor’s sake. Maggie thinks they already have as they hug.

Eric has dessert but Marlena isn’t sure she wants to eat it. Marlena says with Johnny and Chanel moving to California and the bakery closing, she wants to savor every bit. Eric jokes that he’ll have to have Chanel mail her some cake. Brady then comes home with Tate. Eric and Marlena acknowledge them being home early. Eric offers them some cake but Brady says they will pass on that. Marlena then asks if everything is alright or if something happened at the dance. Tate suggests asking Brady.

Nicole holds EJ’s hand and assures that he is not going to lose her. Nicole admits that she made a mistake and insists that Eric is in the past. Nicole states that she and Eric are friends but EJ is her husband and she loves only him. Nicole calls their son a product of their love and says the family connection is all that matters to her. They kiss until Theresa arrives with Holly and announces that she’s sorry to interrupt but she brought Nicole’s daughter home.

Harris tells Ava that he can’t say when he’ll be back, so he told Rafe that he’s taking an indefinite leave from the police force. Ava guesses Harris is taking all of his belongings with him. Harris notes that he doesn’t have much. Ava doesn’t know how to say goodbye. Harris admits he doesn’t either as they kiss.

Maggie tells Alex that she hasn’t seen Theresa today and asks how she’s doing. Alex says she’s okay. Maggie notes it must have been terrifying when Konstantin held her hostage. Alex admits it was for both of them. Maggie says she’s glad that Theresa has Alex in her life and comments on them getting close. Alex talks about figuring out who he is and who he wants to be with. Maggie says she’s very fond of Theresa. Alex notes that Theresa feels the same about her. Maggie believes that despite her mistakes, Theresa is determined to be a better person and she sees that her efforts are paying off.

Tate complains that Theresa is out of control and overcompensating for her own mess of a life. Brady calls that not fair. Tate argues that Brady didn’t even give he and Holly a chance to explain and says that’s unfair. Marlena thinks his parents did what they felt was best. Tate asks if Eric cares to comment. Eric says it’s not his place, but it sounds like a tough situation. Tate shouts that it was like being raided by a SWAT team. Brady says it wasn’t his intent to bust in on him like that. Tate questions if it was Theresa’s idea and he just went along with it. Brady admits he was concerned about him. Tate insists that he and Holly were just going to spend time and talk, but Theresa busted in and basically called Holly a slut. Brady points out that she did not say that. Tate asks if Brady has any idea how humiliating this was for Holly. Marlena asks where Holly is. Tate informs her that Theresa practically dragged her out by her hair to take her home and now he’s sure she’s going to trash her in front of Nicole and EJ.

Nicole asks what the hell is going on. Theresa explains that she and Brady just caught Holly and Tate hooking up in a hotel room. Holly swears they weren’t doing anything wrong. Nicole thought Holly was going to prom with Aaron. Theresa informs her that was just a cover like Tate going with Sophia, so they could ditch their dates and run off together to the Salem Inn. Nicole asks Holly if that’s true. Holly claims it wasn’t like that. Theresa asks if she didn’t just catch her in a hotel room with Tate. Nicole thanks Theresa for bringing Holly home and says she’d like to speak to her daughter alone. Theresa questions that being it. Nicole calls it a family matter. Theresa complains that they are always sweeping things under the rug and blames Nicole for this. Theresa says if Nicole wouldn’t have ungrounded her delinquent daughter, Tate would’ve stayed at the prom instead of running off for some sexcapade. EJ and Nicole warn Theresa about how she talks to Holly. Theresa can’t believe they are still defending Holly and asks how blind they have to be when Holly and Tate have been sneaking around behind their backs for months. Theresa calls the DiMera Mansion a house full of liars and criminals. EJ tells her that’s it. Theresa says she’s just getting started. Nicole tells her to get out of her house and threatens to have her thrown out. Their fighting causes Jude to wake up crying. Theresa screams at Holly to stay away from her son as EJ removes Theresa from the room.

Harris and Ava lay in bed together and continue kissing.

EJ returns to the living room as Holly apologizes to Nicole for waking up the baby. Nicole says it’s okay since he fell back asleep and she blames Theresa. Holly calls Theresa crazy for barging in to the hotel room. Nicole questions if she really ditched her date to be with Tate. Holly claims it wasn’t like that but then admits it was because she never expected Nicole to change her mind about letting her go to prom. Holly reveals that when she was grounded, her and Tate had a different plan to sneak off and be together but then she had to ask Aaron to go with her. Nicole feels it wasn’t right what she did to Aaron. Holly explains that Aaron wanted to go with Sophia so they all ended up with the right people. Nicole argues that nothing about tonight was right since Holly lied to everyone. Holly wishes she didn’t have to as she would’ve loved to have gone with Tate but his parents were watching them like prison guards since they were chaperones. Holly says she snuck out to the Salem Inn to spend time with Tate and admits that she really likes him. Holly argues that Nicole must understand what it’s like to have feelings for someone when everyone says they are bad for her.

Tate acknowledges that he shouldn’t have lied and snuck around. Brady questions if he knew that an hour ago in the hotel room. Tate argues that it’s not like they eloped. Brady complains that Tate lied to their faces so Theresa has a right to be upset. Tate asks them to talk to Theresa, feeling she’s being completely unreasonable. Eric says he’s sorry but this is between Tate and his parents. Tate asks if Marlena can talk to Theresa as a psychiatrist. Marlena says she would be glad to but Theresa is his mother. Tate complains about Theresa deciding how he lives his life and who he gets to be with. Marlena tells Tate that if he and Holly want to be together as a couple, they are going to have to prove they can be trusted.

Theresa goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Alex asks how chaperoning was. Theresa calls it a complete disaster since she and Brady caught Tate and Holly sneaking off to the Salem Inn but she doesn’t want to talk about it. Theresa asks Alex to just say anything to take her mind off how awful the night’s been and to cheer her up. Alex responds that there actually was something he wanted to talk to her about and he really wanted to wait for the perfect time. Alex then pulls out his ring box and says he knows last time, she really expected him to propose. Theresa says they talked about it and it’s okay. Alex says he just wasn’t ready and he didn’t know what he wanted. Alex admits since finding out he’s Victor’s son, he hasn’t been sure about a lot of things like who he is, how he fits in the family, and what he wants in life. Theresa asks if he’s saying he’s figured it out now. Alex confirms he has and he’s ready. Theresa asks if he’s asking what she thinks he is. Alex knows they aren’t in front of the Eiffel Tower or in a hot air balloon, but after the last week they’ve had, it’s made him realize how much she means to him and he wants her to know how he feels about them. Alex then gets down on one knee and proposes to Theresa.

Ava asks if Harris is leaving right now. Harris thinks that’s for the best. Ava hates long goodbyes too. Harris says he will stop downstairs to tell Roman that he’s leaving. Ava thanks Harris for everything as they kiss.

Nicole tells Holly that it’s been a long night and suggests going to bed, then they will figure this out in the morning, so Holly exits. Nicole tells Jude not to turn in to a teenager for a long time.

Brady tells Tate that it’s been a long day so he’s going to bed. Brady encourages Tate that it’s going to be alright and they will get through it as he heads to his room.

Theresa accepts Alex’s proposal and they kiss.

Tate sits alone with his phone.

Holly comes back downstairs and gets a text from Tate, asking if she’s okay. Holly responds that she’s fine. Tate texts back that he’s missing her.

Ava and Harris kiss goodbye and hug with tears in their eyes. Harris then takes his bag and exits.

Alex puts his ring on Theresa’s finger.

EJ asks Nicole if there’s anything he can do. Nicole tells him that she’s sorry for not being honest with him about Eric, but agrees to no more secrets which EJ promises as they hug.

Eric sits on the bench outside the Brady Pub as a woman walks by with a baby in a stroller.

EJ holds Nicole while looking down at Jude.

Tate texts Holly that he’s really sorry about everything. Holly texts back that he gave her the perfect prom and thanks him. Tate responds that no matter what happens, they will always have tonight.

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Leo sits in the town square, practicing a speech to deliver to his mother until Alex appears, shirtless, and asks if he’s going to drink his water.

Brady and Theresa chaperone the prom. Brady asks Theresa how Tate and Holly could be up to something when Holly just found out she was going to the prom. Theresa reveals to Brady that when they were taking pictures at the house, Sophia came to her and told her that she overheard Tate and Aaron talking about their secret plan. Theresa says she knows it was Holly’s idea and tells Brady that Tate and Holly are sneaking out tonight to be together.

Aaron and Holly join Tate and Sophia at the punch bowl. Aaron and Holly complain about the DJ while Sophia says it’s lame to complain while everyone else is having fun. Sophia then drags Tate away to go dance, disappointing Holly.

Steve lays in his hospital bed and talks to Tripp on the phone. Steve assures that he’s following doctor’s orders most of the time. Steve says to give his best to Wendy and that he loves him too. Steve hangs up as Justin arrives and asks how Tripp is doing. Steve says he’s doing great and that Tripp just told him that he and Wendy are going backpacking through Thailand and Vietnam next month. Justin asks how Steve is. Steve says he’s fine and the doctors say he’s on the mend. Justin is sorry this happened and asks if he has any idea when he’s getting out. Steve says he was ready yesterday but Kayla can be stubborn. Justin says Kayla is actually why he’s here since she said Steve might be in need of a lawyer.

Kayla orders food from Roman at the Brady Pub. Roman guesses that means Steve is feeling better. Kayla talks about this being why she didn’t want Steve to go to Montana to help Ava. Roman comments that Ava has missed an entire week of shifts now. Kayla hopes that means Ava has finally said bye for good this time. Ava then returns to the Pub and says she’s sorry to disappoint. Roman assumed she had been back after Clyde’s capture. Ava apologizes for being out of touch since reception was spotty in Montana and then she went to China to see Tripp and Wendy to tell them in person that Clyde was no longer a threat to them. Roman acknowledges that was good of her. Roman tells Kayla that he’s sure she wants to get back to Steve at the hospital, so he goes to put her order in. Ava questions Steve being in the hospital. Kayla informs her that he’s been shot. Ava asks if he’s okay. Kayla responds that he will be. Ava asks if it’s somehow her fault. Kayla admits this time it’s not but notes that now that Clyde has been captured, she’s hired Steve a lawyer so she hopes Ava has a way to cover her own legal mess.

Justin asks Steve to fill him in on why Kayla said he needs a lawyer. Steve tells Justin he’s hired and reveals the long story short is that he broke Clyde Weston out of prison. Justin asks why in the Hell he would do that.

Leo guesses Alex forgot his water bottle and asks if it’s a practical joke. Leo tells Alex and his sweaty abs to get lost. Alex says he has no idea what he’s talking about but he is thirsty. Leo says he’s not the only one.

Holly tells Aaron that the prom kind of sucks. Tate comes back and says Sophia went to fix her hair so Aaron steps away. Tate asks Holly how it’s going. Holly tells Tate that he might want to step back or else Theresa might rip her head off, mentioning that Theresa had just warned her to stay away from him. Tate says he’s sorry that she’s acting like that and suggests to Holly that they go back to the original plan they came up with when Nicole wasn’t going to let her attend prom.

Theresa complains to Brady about the vaping in the restroom and mentions that Sophia was bawling her eyes out in there, questioning how Holly could do that to her best friend. Brady points out that Sophia doesn’t look that upset to him so Theresa suggests she’s put it together since then. Theresa insists Sophia was crying really hard and asks if Brady doesn’t believe her. Brady says that first Theresa thought Tate and Holly were up to something, but now they are all hanging out and they are all still here so maybe it’s just teen drama that she should see her way out of. Theresa says she would love to be wrong but guarantees that by the end of the night, Tate and Holly will get busted big time and Holly won’t know what hit her.

Leo allows Alex to have his glass of water and explains that he had a very similar run in the day before with Dr. Greene. Leo adds that he also ran in to Theresa this morning and they were talking about Alex. Alex asks if he should be worried. Leo admits he was looking for a story so he asked Theresa how she bedded such an eligible bachelor and she said sparks were flying from the moment they met. Alex says that’s very true as it was almost immediate. Leo warns Alex that he could never be too careful. Alex questions what that means. Leo says that people would come out of the wood work to get even the smallest crumbs of his fortune, but admits that Theresa seems legit. Alex mentions having a similar conversation with Marlena earlier. Leo informs Alex that he’s also in therapy with Marlena. Leo asks if she’s helping Alex. Alex confirms that she seems to be as she’s a great listener and she gets it. Leo decides maybe there’s hope for him after all.

Theresa asks Brady if they should peek in on Tate. Brady doesn’t want to embarrass him even more in front of his friends when it’s tough enough that they are chaperoning. Tate comes over to them and tells them that he’s suddenly not feeling well. Brady calls that strange since he was fine a minute ago. Tate claims he has a headache. Theresa offers him ibuprofen but Tate says he feels like he should just go home and chill out for a bit. Theresa says she can drive him but Tate reminds her that the school is counting on her to chaperone. Tate says he will just take a walk and get some fresh air. Theresa and Brady tell him to get better then as Tate exits. Theresa tells Brady that she told him so.

Aaron tries to talk to Sophia at the punch bowl but she shuts him down. Holly asks where Tate is. Sophia tells her that he said he had a headache and left which Holly says is awful. Sophia asks what Holly is waiting for and if she’s going to run after him. Holly asks what she’s talking about. Sophia tells her to cut the crap as she knows Tate doesn’t have a headache and that he just made up a lie so they could go sneak off together. Sophia tells Holly to tell her she’s wrong.

Kayla tells Ava that for all her shortcomings, she would’ve thought she’d have the good sense to avoid the consequences coming her way when Clyde reveals that she spearheaded the whole plan to break him out of prison. Kayla wonders what is in Salem for Ava now that Tripp is gone except a bunch of bad memories and Steve.

Steve tells Justin that he had no choice since Clyde was threatening Tripp’s life in order to pressure Ava in to doing his dirty work and now he’s worried that Clyde will throw him under the bus. Justin calls it a valid concern with Clyde but points out that he hasn’t said anything yet. Steve says he’s not going to sit around wondering if he will or not which Justin questions. Steve declares he’s not going to live in fear, he’s gonig to turn himself in.

Aaron tries to cover but Sophia reveals that she heard him and Tate talking at the Pub earlier about how Tate only asked her to prom because his parents wouldn’t let him see Holly. Holly tries to apologize as Sophia argues that she could’ve told her that she and Tate were a thing. Holly says she wanted to but she was afraid that she would tell her mom and then her mom would tell Theresa. Sophia asks if it was just easier to break her heart and make her look like a complete idiot. Holly says it’s not like that and she feels terrible for hurting her. Holly says she’s her best friend and she loves her but things have been terrible at home which she knows is not an excuse. Holly knows Sophia is mad at her and she will continue to apologize. Holly encourages that Sophia is gorgeous and could have any guy she wants. Sophia responds that she wanted Tate, but not anymore, so she can have him. Holly asks if she’s going to tell. Sophia says no and tells Holly to go catch up with Tate. Holly asks if there’s anything she can do or say to make her forgive her. Sophia tells Holly again to go catch up with Tate. Holly repeats that she’s really sorry as she walks away.

Brady agrees with Theresa that Tate’s headache story was suspicious but points out that Holly is still there. Theresa says they can’t leave at the same time or that would be a huge red flag. Holly walks by and says she’s just going to the restroom. Theresa doesn’t buy it and asks if Brady is coming. Brady reminds her that they are supposed to chaperone the dance. Theresa argues that there are plenty of other chaperons and that Tate is what’s important. Theresa tells Brady he can stay if he disagrees, so they leave together.

Alex asks Leo about the speech he has written in front of him. Leo explains his plan to go see his mother to voice all his anger and grievances that he’s been holding onto for far too long. Alex wishes him luck with that and says it sounds tough. Leo thanks him and says his parents tried their best. Leo remarks that it’s not like Alex hit the best with Victor. Alex states that Victor was a complicated man. Leo points out that at least Alex didn’t find out until it was too late for Victor to do any damage. Leo calls Alex very lucky to be raised by Justin.

Justin acknowledges that Steve was trying to save his son’s life and Clyde is back behind bars, so he thinks he could broker a deal for probation with no time served. Steve says that sounds good and thanks him. Justin says he does have one question and asks if anyone else was involved with this prison breakout scheme. Steve says no and claims that it was all him.

Ava tells Kayla that she can’t believe they are back to this when she and Steve have been over for years. Ava argues that she doesn’t have to justify anything to her. Roman comes back with Kayla’s food. Kayla tells Ava that this is not a productive conversation and wishes her luck as she exits. Ava remarks to Roman that she has amazing timing. Roman jokes that they won’t be teaming up anytime soon. Ava admits she did think about staying in China and traveling but she only came back because she needs to know where she stands with Harris. Roman reveals that Harris hasn’t been back since Clyde’s arrest. Ava questions if Harris is moving out. Roman says they only talked briefly about Lucas, but Harris didn’t say anything about when or if he’s planning on coming back. Roman tells Ava that he’s sorry. Ava says it’s okay, but if Harris isn’t coming back, then maybe she should just leave.

Brady and Theresa go through the town square trying to find out where Holly went. They run in to Leo, who calls Theresa his new friend. Leo questions if they are on a date. Brady clarifies they are chaperoning their kid’s prom. Leo recalls his prom. Theresa says they are looking for Tate, who ran off. Leo remembers seeing Tate. Theresa then asks if he’s seen Holly. Leo recalls seeing Holly head to the Salem Inn and giving her a thumbs up. Theresa then asks if Leo knows where Holly went.

Holly joins Tate in a room at the Salem Inn which Tate had decorated with balloons and calls their own private prom. Holly calls it the sweetest thing anyone’s ever done for her. Holly didn’t realize the address he sent her was the Salem Inn. Tate acknowledges that there is a bed there but says he only got them a room so they could be alone without anyone seeing them and there is no pressure or expectations. They declare that it’s finally just them as they kiss.

Kayla returns to Steve at the hospital and apologizes for taking forever. Steve figured she was trying to give him and Justin time to talk. Kayla says she wants them to be prepared for if and when Clyde lowers the boom. Steve admits he’s been thinking about the same thing and he hopes she’s on board with his plan, because it’s not exactly what they had in mind.

Justin goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and calls the police station, asking to have Rafe call him ASAP because he has a client who wants to make a statement. Justin hangs up as Alex arrives. Justin tells Alex that he’s sorry for everything that went down with Konstantin and how he went after Theresa. Alex says it’s fine and that something good came of it because he realized how much Theresa means to him. Alex informs Justin that he just got done telling Marlena today that he thinks Theresa could be the one. Justin thinks there’s something he should know about Theresa.

Steve asks Kayla if she’s not on the same page about him turning himself in. Kayla can’t imagine him spending a day in prison or losing him again, but she doesn’t want them to live in fear waiting for the other shoe to drop. Steve decides they are on the same page then. Kayla assumes John and Ava will have to come clean as well, but Steve reveals that he told Justin that he acted alone. Kayla understands Steve wanting to protect John but questions why the hell Ava should get off scot free.

Roman states that Ava just traveled a long way, so she is jet lagged and exhausted which is not the best time to make a life changing decision. Roman adds that he needs her help at breakfast. Roman suggests she go upstairs and rest, then tomorrow he can probably put her in touch with Harris. Ava thanks him. Roman declares that he hopes things work out between them. Ava then takes her bag and heads upstairs.

Alex asks Justin what he should know about Theresa. Justin says he’s not one for gossip and normally he wouldn’t bring it up, but Bonnie saw that Theresa moved in to his bedroom and she mentioned seeing Theresa was with Brady the night before. Alex explains that he already knows and that he had a fling with Kristen but it meant nothing and so he and Theresa are even in a way. Justin states that Alex didn’t feel anything for Kristen, but Brady and Theresa have a long history and he’s seen how connected they were when they were together. Justin says he’s concerned as any father would be. Alex then remarks that Justin is not really his father now and even if he was, he’s an adult now so his relationships are none of Justin’s business. Justin says he’s right and agrees to stay out of it from now on. Justin says goodnight to Alex and exits the room.

Theresa asks Leo if he saw Tate and Holly or he didn’t. Leo remembers finding Tate and Holly in the park and supporting them being in love and agreeing not to rat them out. Leo then tells Theresa and Brady that he wishes he could help but he didn’t see anything and rushes off. Theresa doesn’t believe him since Holly couldn’t have just disappeared. Brady doesn’t want to spend the rest of the night looking for Tate and suggests they call it a night and talk to him in the morning. Theresa questions him and reminds him of the last time Tate and Holly had a big night out where some really regrettable things happened. Brady states that a lot has happened between then and now. Theresa argues that Holly didn’t go to rehab and could be doing drugs with Tate right now. Brady argues that Tate isn’t a junkie and is just hot for a girl that he hasn’t been able to see. Brady suggests Tate is probably off in a corner somewhere where he can hook up with Holly. Brady’s eyes then spot the Salem Inn ahead of them.

Holly reveals to Tate that Sophia heard him and Aaron talking earlier and knows they are together. Tate asks how she took it. Holly admits that Sophia is really upset. Tate apologizes. Holly blames herself for not telling her from the start. Tate asks if she thinks Sophia will tell her mom. Holly says she promised she wouldn’t, but she still feels awful about it all. Tate suggests maybe Sophia and Aaron will hook up. Holly hopes so and says they are kind of cute together. Tate says they are too as they kiss. Tate then informs Holly that he made her a playlist with all of her favorite songs. Holly looks it over and they joke about being Taylor Swift fans. Holly then plays a song as she and Tate dance together and kiss.

Sophia says she needs to get out of here. Aaron offers to take her home but Sophia says she’s not speaking to him anymore since he was part of this whole scheme. Aaron apologizes and says Tate is his best friend but he was looking forward to maybe them spending time together here. Aaron reveals that he was going to ask Sophia to prom himself. Sophia asks why he didn’t. Aaron felt like she barely knew he existed, so he thought maybe they could spend time together tonight. Aaron tells Sophia that he gets what it’s like to like someone so much and have them not like you back, so he sympathizes with how mad she is. Aaron calls it really cool of Sophia to not tell anyone about Holly and Tate.

Holly and Tate finish their dance and then they kiss. Holly calls it weird to finally be able to be with each other without looking over their shoulders. Tate doesn’t want it to end. Holly agrees that she wants it to last forever. Tate promises they will figure something out, but until then, they will just enjoy this right here and now. They continue kissing on the bed until Theresa and Brady barge in to catch them.

Alex looks at the portrait of Victor and talks about how Justin used to say he was the kid who gave him the most gray hairs because he never thought twice about going after what he wanted. Alex says now he knows he got that from Victor. Alex declares it took him awhile to figure out, but he now knows exactly what he wants as he looks down at his engagement ring box.

Kayla understands why Steve wouldn’t implicate Ava since she is Tripp’s mother, but she has so many issues with her so this is just difficult and she’s sorry. Steve says he’s sorry and asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Kayla asks for a sip of his milkshake from the Pub. Steve agrees to it if she arranges an early discharge for him. Kayla says maybe tomorrow as they kiss.

Ava goes home to her room above the Pub and Harris then comes in behind her.

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Eric surprises Marlena in her office at the hospital. Eric mentions checking on Steve, who is aching to get out of the hospital. Marlena says he’s doing well and mentions seeing Eric’s post in the paper that he’s getting a publication divorce. Eric explains that it was EJ’s idea and that EJ is representing him in his divorce as they have a mutual interest to stick it to Sloan. Marlena is sure EJ has no shortage of ways to stick it to people, but reminds him that EJ and Nicole are raising Jude. Marlena questions if Eric wants to spend that much time working with EJ and if it won’t be uncomfortable.

EJ tells Stefan that it went down as planned so Melinda is out and he’s back in. EJ talks about the city council was poised for a recall election and he rescinded the petition. EJ declares that he is reopening the Li Shin murder case. Stefan wants him to do a lot more and declares that Gabi gets her conviction overturned and walks out of prison or else Nicole finds out that Eric is her baby daddy.

At the hospital, Nicole thanks Dr. Mark Greene for seeing Jude even though she feels like she wasted his time by overreacting because of his temperature. Mark says she did what any parent would do. Nicole mentions also having daughter, Holly. Mark identifies Holly’s name as being in the same class as his brother, Aaron. Mark adds that Holly asked Aaron to prom but later rescinded the invitation. Nicole informs him that it’s actually her fault.

Holly goes home to the DiMera Mansion and stops outside when she gets a call from Tate, who says the countdown is on to seeing her later tonight. Holly asks if he’s sure this is going to work because she doesn’t want to think about how much longer she’ll be grounded if they get caught. Tate responds that they should be good as long as she can sneak out of her home without being seen. Tate says as soon as he gets to prom with Sophia and Aaron, he will figure out an excuse to leave. Holly asks about his parents but Tate says to forget them. Tate promises that nothing is going to stop them from having the perfect prom night.

Theresa has a dream about confessing her love to Brady and reuniting with him until Brady wakes her up on the couch in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Brady informs Theresa that he got her message and she said it was important, so he asks what she wants.

Holly tells Tate that it’s like their parents are in a contest to see who can do the worst job raising them. Tate comments on Theresa thinking Holly is a bad influence when she’s a hot mess herself. Holly asks where they are meeting up tonight. Tate says it will be somewhere special and he will text her the address when he’s getting ready to leave the dance. Holly says she feels sorry about Sophia because she’s so in to him. Holly adds that she hates lying to her best friend. Tate says she didn’t have a choice since Sophia tells her mom everything.

Mark questions Nicole not wanting Holly to go to prom with his brother. Nicole explains that Aaron has nothing to do with it but Holly is grounded and part of her punishment is that she can’t go to prom. Nicole asks if Aaron found another date. Mark says no but he’s going with friends. Nicole blames herself for ruining everyone’s night. Mark understands being in charge of teenagers since he is in charge of his younger siblings. Nicole tells him that she has a pretty good idea that could win them some brownie points.

EJ tells Stefan that he’s getting weary of all the threats. Stefan tells him that he has the power to end that. EJ says clearing Gabi will take some time as he has to convince the judge and file a motion, so it’s a lot. Stefan suggests EJ get to the court house. EJ informs him that the courts are closed today for Juneteenth so Stefan declares that he wants Gabi out of prison tomorrow or else he’s going to tell Nicole. Holly then walks in and asks what he’s going to tell Nicole.

Eric tells Marlena that it was hard handing Jude over to EJ, but he can’t hold anything against him since he is his father. Marlena understands and says nobody would blame him for feeling resentful or uncomfortable around EJ. Eric assures they are only working together temporarily until the divorce goes through. Marlena brings up Eric working with Nicole. Eric asks why that should be a problem. Marlena says that Eric and Nicole have a history of things happening when they work closely together, pointing out that they first fell in love while doing a photoshoot for Titan and then when she was helping him at the church and then they reunited at Basic Black. Marlena wonders if Eric being so close to Nicole now isn’t playing with fire.

Holly tells Stefan and EJ to forget it as she doesn’t care what he’s keeping from her mom since she’s overbearing, controlling, and a real nightmare sometimes. Stefan decides he will give them a moment and exits. Holly repeats to EJ that she doesn’t care. EJ asks what’s going on as he thought she was getting along better with Nicole. Holly says that’s only because Nicole has been more focused on Jude instead of her but complains that she’s been grounded for months and can’t go to prom tonight. EJ guesses that’s why she is extra cranky. Holly calls it unfair. EJ brings up that Holly overdosed and nearly died at the last party she attended. Holly argues that this is just a high school dance, not a drug filled orgy. Holly then says prom isn’t the real issue but that she’s sick of being told what she can and can’t do. Holly suggests EJ warn Nicole that she’s in a bad mood so there will be a reason her door is closed and she has an exam to study for. Nicole then comes home and tells her that she doesn’t. Nicole announces that Holly is going to prom and she’s changed her mind.

Theresa tells Brady that they need to talk about the prom and that they are on the same page about Tate. Theresa declares that she does not want Tate near Holly tonight. Brady doesn’t think she has anything to worry about since Tate has been distancing himself from Holly. Theresa tells him that he has a lot to catch up on since she caught them in this room yesterday. Brady is sure she let them know how she felt about it. Theresa confirms that she did and they came up with excuses that it was a coincidence but she wasn’t buying it. Theresa declares that they need to watch Tate like a hawk tonight.

Aaron meets Tate at the Brady Pub. Aaron talks about spending hours decorating for prom and Tate not helping him. Tate says he got caught up about his night with Holly. Tate asks if Aaron is still comfortable staying with Sophia as he sneaks out to see Holly. Aaron talks about being thrilled to hang out with Sophia and hoping she notices him. Tate encourages him and says he never would’ve said yes to Sophia when she asked him to the dance if his parents didn’t forbid him from seeing Holly. Sophia enters the Brady Pub and overhears them. Aaron adds that Tate also hit Sophia in the face with a football so he owes her which Tate says he still feels bad about. Sophia continues listening from the doorway as Tate talks about how they had the perfect plan for him to take Sophia and Aaron to take Holly, so that way Tate and Holly could still spend some time together. Tate complains about Nicole not letting Holly go and then his parents deciding to chaperone. Aaron can’t believe his parents still won’t come around on Holly. Tate mentions having another huge fight with his mom about Holly but declares that won’t let him stop him from seeing Holly later. Sophia rolls her eyes but then approaches them and greets them as her two dates. Sophia asks about still meeting later. Tate decides he should go get changed and he will see them there.

Brady tells Theresa to lighten up and says he hears Tate is taking Sophia to the prom, so he’s moving on from Holly. Theresa argues that Holly is probably making her big move tonight. Brady mentions hearing that Holly is grounded and not going. Theresa bets that Holly is begging Nicole to go and that Nicole might cave. Theresa sees the time and tells Brady to get dressed and she’ll see him there. Brady says he had plenty of time until she called him over to complain about Holly. Brady tells her that in the future, they can do this over a phone call as he exits the mansion. Theresa then asks herself what she was thinking and tells herself that telling Brady how she feels is too much of a risk and she has too much to lose.

Eric tells Marlena that history won’t repeat itself because Nicole doesn’t have feelings for him anymore. Marlena asks about his feelings. Eric says that’s irrelevant, pointing out that Nicole and EJ are married and a family now. Marlena points out that he didn’t answer her question. Eric asks her to stop with the questions. Marlena apologizes for upsetting him. Eric apologizes and says it’s okay. Marlena invites him to come over tonight for dinner since John is out of town and Brady is chaperoning Tate’s prom, so they could have some time to themselves. Eric agrees on the condition that she does not bring up Nicole which Marlena agrees to as they hug.

Nicole says she knows she told Holly that she couldn’t go to prom but she’s been feeling bad about it for awhile now. Holly remarks that she’s hidden that well. Nicole brings up being worried since Holly’s overdose. EJ jokingly brings up Holly’s comment earlier that it’s a dance, not a drug-filled orgy, then apologizes. Nicole sarcastically thanks him and says she knows that which is why she wants Holly to go. Holly thanks her and says she appreciates it but she thinks she’s just going to stay in and study tonight. Nicole questions why she would do that. Holly points out that she doesn’t have a prom dress. Nicole is sure she can find something in her closet. Holly adds that she doesn’t have a date. Nicole brings up Aaron Greene. Holly is sure she has another date by now but Nicole reveals that her brother Mark told her that he does not. Nicole mentions Jude having a slight fever earlier. EJ questions him just hearing about this for the first time. Nicole assures that Jude is fine and tells Holly that there’s still time, revealing that Mark gave her Aaron’s number so they could call him now.

Aaron thanks Sophia for letting him tag along with her and Tate. Sophia says it’s fine. Aaron talks about setting up the prom and how everyone would think he’s a loser for not having a date, so he thanks her. Sophia blows it off. Aaron then gets a call and doesn’t recognize the number, so he answers the call and it’s Nicole, mentioning that she got his number from his brother Mark. Nicole states that Holly had a question for him and hands her the phone. Sophia listens angrily as Holly tells Aaron that it turns out she can go to prom after all if he still wants to go with her. Aaron says sure and they agree to meet soon. Holly hangs up and tells Nicole that he said yes. Nicole is so glad it worked out and excitedly tells Holly that she’s going to have so much fun tonight as she hugs her.

Sophia thought Holly was grounded, so she questions her asking Aaron if she can’t go. Aaron guesses Nicole changed her mind. Sophia says he must be excited since now they can have a proper date. Aaron clarifies that they are just friends but says the four of them should definitely still hang out. Sophia sarcastically says she’s glad Holly can go and remarks that it’s going to be a night to remember.

Holly exits the living room and frantically calls Tate. Holly tells Tate that the universe hates them since Nicole suddenly decided that she can go to prom and made her call Aaron to ask him to be her date. Holly says it was awkward since Nicole was standing there so she had no choice. Tate says they’ll just go back to the original plan of the four of them. Holly asks about his parents chaperoning and watching them so they won’t even be able to dance together. Tate tells Holly that he’ll figure something out and he’ll see her at the dance as he hangs up. Brady then walks in and questions who was on the phone.

EJ is so glad that Nicole had a change of heart, feeling that Holly has made such an effort to show she can be responsible and she’s earned their trust. Nicole thinks so too but she’s a little surprised that Holly wasn’t more excited. EJ assures that Holly wants nothing more than to be at the dance and he’s very proud of her for letting her go. EJ and Nicole kiss until Stefan walks back in and asks if they are celebrating EJ’s new job, remarking that suddenly what’s old is new again. Nicole asks what he’s talking about. Stefan questions EJ not telling her. EJ says he was about to and then informs Nicole that he is once again district attorney. Nicole asks if he’s serious as she thought he wanted to run for Mayor. EJ says he was going to but Paulina had a change of heart once the conflict of interest with DiMera Enterprises vanished. Nicole guesses Melinda can’t be happy about that. Stefan says that he’s ecstatic. Nicole calls it nice of him to support EJ. Stefan then adds that EJ has agreed to reopen Gabi’s case. Stefan guesses everyone around here is having a change of heart.

Tate claims to Brady that Aaron was on the phone, telling him that Nicole is letting Holly go to the dance so he’s taking her and he and Sophia are meeting them there. Brady reminds Tate that he’s not supposed to be seeing Holly. Tate tells Brady that Holly and Sophia are friends so they are going to want to party together and asks him to be cool about this. Brady says he is but brings up Theresa. Brady then adds that they will be watching him like a hawk. Tate says he needs to finish getting ready and thanks him as he heads back to his room. Brady declares this is going to make Theresa’s head explode. Marlena and Eric come home. Marlena tells Brady that she’s glad they got there as she promised John pictures for prom. Theresa then arrives and joins Brady. Brady puts Theresa’s corsage on her as they joke together. Theresa asks where Tate is. Brady says he’s getting dressed but he needs to warn her as he doesn’t want her to freak out but it seems Theresa predicted the future as Nicole decided to let Holly go to the prom.

Mark and Aaron go to the DiMera Mansion and meet EJ. Mark mentions meeting Johnny and Chanel. Nicole says even though it’s last minute, she’s glad Aaron could go and it’s good that she ran in to his brother. Holly then comes in and says it’s the best she could do on short notice. Nicole encourages that she looks beautiful and hugs her.

Sophia goes to John and Marlena’s. Theresa praises Sophia’s dress and Sophia praises Theresa’s. Theresa says she approves of her, calling her leagues above the other girls that Tate has dated. Tate then comes in. Theresa and Marlena tell him he looks so handsome. Tate tells Sophia that she looks amazing. Sophia thanks him and asks if Aaron told him the news about Holly. Tate confirms he called and is pretty stoked. Sophia remarks that Aaron and Holly get to spend prom together after all and calls it such a surprise. Sophia sarcastically comments that she’s so happy for them.

Holly tells Aaron that he could’ve come up with an excuse while Aaron says he was confused and thought it was part of their plan. Holly says at least she doesn’t have to find a reason to sneak out of her house. Nicole asks if they are ready to take pictures which they go along with.

Theresa apologizes to Tate for going off about Holly last night and she really hopes he can forgive her. Tate says it’s fine as they hug. Theresa says she’s so happy to experience this prom moment with him, commenting that he and Sophia make such a cute couple. Tate tells her not to get ahead of herself, so Theresa apologizes. Marlena declares it’s picture time and asks Eric to do the honors. Eric then takes photos of Tate and Sophia.

Stefan takes photos of Holly and Aaron at the DiMera Mansion.

Eric finishes taking photos so Brady says it’s time to get going. Sophia approaches Theresa and asks if she can talk to her for a minute. Theresa asks if everything is alright. Sophia responds that there’s something she should know. After they leave for prom, Marlena sits with Eric and calls it funny that Tate is smiling in all the pictures but she can tell in his eyes that it’s not what’s in his heart. Eric asks if she thinks he’s still hung up on Holly. Marlena guesses Tate’s love life is not her business, like Eric’s.

EJ and Nicole sit together in the living room. Nicole hopes this is a new beginning for her and Holly. EJ encourages that it will be. Stefan comes back in and says he just forwarded Nicole and EJ the pictures from earlier. Nicole says they are great while EJ looks at his phone and sees a warning to clear Gabi tomorrow or else. Nicole tells Stefan that he’s the best and asks if that’s everything. Stefan remarks that if he comes across anything she should see, he’ll send it right to her…

Tate and Sophia arrive at the prom. Sophia comments that Aaron did a great job. Tate talks about Aaron being a great guy. Sophia hopes Holly knos that and then stops to take a selfie with Tate. Aaron and Holly then arrive as well. Tate tells Holly that he heard the good news and he’s really glad she could make it. Sophia claims she’s glad too and hugs Holly. Brady and Theresa come over and asks what they are all doing out here instead of in the gym. Theresa suggests Tate get Sophia some punch. Tate says he’ll see them in there as they head inside. Theresa tells Holly and Aaron that she hopes they have fun tonight. Holly thanks her. Theresa then warns Holly to keep her distance from Tate or she will eject her from the prom as Holly and Aaron then head inside. Brady asks if that was really necessary. Theresa responds that it was because Tate and Holly are up to something.

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Paulina and Abe have their home decorated for Chanel and Johnny’s going away party. Abe tells Paulina that she looks beautiful as always. Paulina wishes him a happy anniversary and happy Juneteenth, noting those are two of the good things they are celebrating today but questions how she’s going to say goodbye to Chanel. Abe encourages that Paulina raised Chanel to be strong and now she’s happily moving with her husband to a new adventure. Eli then arrives with his twins Jules and Carver to surprise Abe and Paulina.

Chanel closes the Bakery for the final time and walks away crying. Lani arrives in the town square and hugs her.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ questions Stefan following him from room to room like an annoying child desperate for attention. Stefan remarks that the only one around here that should be desperate is EJ. Stefan asks EJ how it went for him to get down on his knees and beg Paulina for his job back. EJ responds that he doesn’t beg and he simply made the case that it would be in her best interest to reinstate him a district attorney. EJ assures it will happen. Stefan warns that if it doesn’t, he will show everyone the DNA results that show Eric Brady is Jude’s father and they both know when that happens, Nicole will dump his ass and the three of them will live as one big happy family. Johnny then walks in and asks what’s going on here.

Chad and Julie arrive at the bank in Chicago, wondering what Clyde stashed in the safety deposit box. Chad says it could be nothing or it could be proof that Abigail is alive. Julie declares they are about to find out. The bank vice president enters and greets them. Chad appreciates him coming on a holiday. Julie says they are just going to see what’s in the box and then they will be out. He remarks that they are always happy to help the DiMera family and then reveals they will just need the combination to open the box. Chad says he’s afraid they don’t have that. He was under the impression it was his box. Chad explains that they were given permission by the owner, Clyde Weston, to access the box. He reveals that’s not the name of the owner on the box. Julie says it’s the name of the person who told them about it. He informs them that the name on the box belongs to Rebecca Goldman. Julie questions who that is, so Chad explains that she is Clyde’s girlfriend and the dirty cop. Chad states that she’s in custody right now. The bank manager tells them that is irrelevant as he’s afraid they can’t open the box without the code.

EJ tells Johnny that nothing out of the ordinary is going on and that they were just discussing DiMera business. Johnny brings up Kristen being the new CEO. Stefan claims he was just ribbing EJ about some additional developments but he wasn’t in the mood to joke about the possibility of losing something which doesn’t really belong to him, which doesn’t have to happen. Johnny questions what that even means. Stefan decides he will go say hi to Jude and get as much time with him as he can while he still has the chance. Stefan then heads upstairs. Johnny calls that weird. EJ responds that he’s getting used to Stefan rambling incoherently and jokes that it might be time for another factory reset. Johnny tells EJ that he’s sorry that Stefan was teasing him about losing the CEO job to Kristen because he knows how much that job meant to him. EJ says he’ll survive and asks how Johnny is doing since Chanel mentioned a doctor’s appointment yesterday. Johnny tells him it was great and they got to hear the baby’s heartbeat which EJ calls exciting. Johnny admits it brought them both to tears. EJ mentions that Nicole wanted to remind them that she stocked an entire shelf in the library of pregnancy books if they want to borrow any. Johnny says to thank her but he doesn’t know if they will get a chance to read them all here. EJ questions what he means. Johnny informs him that he has some news.

Abe and Paulina are thrilled by Eli and the twins surprise arrival. Eli wishes them a happy anniversary and Juneteenth. Eli asks about the decorations but Abe says he’ll tell him about it later. Abe asks about Lani. Eli informs him that she stopped by the bakery to check on her sister.

Chanel and Lani catch up. Lani tells her that Eli took the kids to see Paulina. Chanel is sure that will lift her spirits as it’s been a strange time. Lani questions why Chanel was in tears earlier. Chanel reveals that she has decided to close the Bakery which surprises Lani, who questions the decision. Chanel assures that business is good but announces that she and Johnny are leaving Salem.

Paulina questions Lani going all the way to the Bakery to talk to Chanel instead of looking for her here first. Eli explains that she figured that Chanel would be working at this time of day and she knows there is friction between them. Paulina guesses she should be glad they talked even if they talk about her behind her back. Eli assures that he and Lani know that Paulina did what she had to do to protect her daughter. Eli adds that if anything happened to Jules or Carver, Lani would do the same thing. Paulina is glad Lani understands and says that Chanel does too as they patched things up. Eli says he’s glad to hear that. Paulina says the bad news is that she’s still losing her baby.

Lani questions Chanel and Johnny leaving town. Chanel explains that Johnny received an offer he couldn’t refuse as he’s going to be first A.D. on a film with his favorite director and the film shoots in LA so they have to leave pretty much immediately. Lani is glad that she and Eli decided to come today so they could see her before she goes. Chanel says they can always come visit in LA. Lani is sure they will have a lot going on and it’s easier to get to Salem then across the country. Chanel is happy she’s here now because she needed the support. Lani knows this is a good thing but that it can also be a very stressful time which isn’t good for the baby. Lani asks for any updates on the baby. Chanel informs her that they just heard the heartbeat for the first time. Lani says she’s so happy to hear. Chanel adds that they still won’t know for a little while about the possible exposure to radiation. Chanel says she forgave Paulina and jokes that it’s hard to stay mad at someone who keeps coming at you. Chanel admits she couldn’t leave town with things not being good between them. Lani knows it will be really hard for Paulina to let her go. Chanel is sure that EJ will hate the idea of them leaving Salem.

EJ questions Johnny moving to Los Angeles. Johnny says he will be working with one of his all time favorite directors, who has directed amazing independent films before moving in to the mainstream movie and he’s about to release his second superhero movie. Johnny knows EJ never really approved of his idea of becoming a film maker so he’s not expecting his blessing. EJ gives Johnny his blessing and says they both know at a time, EJ wanted him to follow his footsteps at DiMera but Johnny made it clear that wasn’t his path. Johnny jokes that he can’t blame him after how EJ has been treated there. EJ admires and respects that Johnny stood up and followed his own dreams which Johnny says he did not see coming. EJ tells Johnny that he just wants him to be happy. EJ encourages Johnny that the time you spend with the people you love is very precious so he should make sure every second with them counts or be prepared to live with the regret.

Julie explains to the bank manager that they came all the way from Salem and asks if he can find a way to open the safety deposit box even without the combination. He calls it a rule he cannot make exceptions to and reveals he doesn’t have the combination as that would have to come from the box’s owner. Chad asks them for a minute, so he exits. Julie asks Chad what they are going to do. Chad says they have to get the combination and decides to call Rafe since Goldman is in jail. Chad tells Rafe that he needs his help.

Jada exits the Brady Pub and runs in to Stefan. Jada says she’s glad she ran in to him as she understands that he and Rafe were hoping Clyde would clear Gabi’s name by admitting Gil was Li’s killer. Stefan understands that Clyde refused but Jada explains that Clyde didn’t refuse, he just wanted his charges lessened in return. Jada informs Stefan that she may have a way to get Clyde to tell them what he knows, but she needs Stefan’s help to do it. Stefan asks what kind of help. Jada brings up that Stefan is really good at negotiating deals. Stefan says he’s flattered but he’s not sure what kind of deal she thinks he could make with Clyde since he’s not a cop or a judge. Jada says that wasn’t what she was talking about and reveals that since Stefan shut down Clyde’s drug operation, she wants him to convince Clyde that he wants to start it up again.

Chad gets the combination from Rafe and thanks him, saying he has no idea how much this means to him. Chad hangs up and tells Julie that Rafe convinced his former officer to talk which Julie says is wonderful as the bank manager returns. Chad then presents him with the code, so he leaves them with the safety deposit box to give them some privacy. Chad puts in the code and opens the box, revealing a flash drive inside.

Stefan tells Jada that he doesn’t think this is a good idea. Jada asks why not. Stefan questions why a cop is asking him to engage in illegal activity with a murderer. Jada explains that he could get that murderer on his side and release his wife. Stefan questions thinking Clyde would really trust him. Jada thinks he could convince him that he needs the money. Stefan doesn’t think Clyde is stupid enough to run the same play again. Jada talks about Clyde being greedy and that he would need someone up to speed if he wants to run things on the outside. Stefan questions what Rafe thinks about this. Jada admits he doesn’t know yet but she doesn’t think he would have a problem with it. Stefan says maybe not but he does have a problem with it. Stefan says he wants Gabi out more than anything, especially since finding out she was moved to solitary confinement after getting in a fight with another inmate, but he also wants her alive. Stefan points out that even in super max, Clyde still found a way to hurt Gabi so if he turns on him again, there’s no telling what he would do and he’s not willing to take that risk. Jada asks what if this is Stefan’s only chance but Stefan suggests it’s not so Jada questions what else he has in mind.

Eli questions Chanel and Johnny leaving Salem. Paulina complains that they are moving 2000 miles away in Los Angeles, asking why the director couldn’t shoot his movie in Chicago. Abe remarks that Chicago is not exactly Hollywood. Lani and Chanel then arrive. Lani hugs Paulina and Abe, saying she’s missed them so much. Chanel says she missed Eli and Lani. Eli adds that the twins are sleeping in the back but they will be excited to see her when they wake up. Lani wishes Abe and Paulina a happy anniversary. Abe thanks them for coming. Paulina talks about being thrilled to see them. Lani brings up being worried over Paulina receiving trouble from the Concerned Citizens of Salem. Paulina mentions the petition to have her recalled as Mayor. Abe suggests not talking about politics as today is about family. Johnny arrives and wishes them a happy anniversary and happy Juneteenth. Johnny hugs Lani and Eli, saying he’s so happy to see them. Lani congratulates him on the job. Johnny asks about the twins and Eli tells him they are taking a nap. Paulina comments on Johnny moving Chanel and their baby halfway around the world. Abe points out that it’s not far away. Johnny assures they will have a hell of a guest room and thanks them for the party. Paulina calls it a day to celebrate family and she’s grateful to have her family all under one roof even if it’s just for one day. Johnny hopes that means she won’t mind if he invited someone from his family to join them. Johnny explains he talked to EJ earlier about their move and told him that he was coming here to the party, so EJ asked if he could come. Paulina understands he couldn’t tell him no. EJ then arrives and asks Paulina if there’s any room for him at her table.

Stefan tells Jada that if he had a plan to get Gabi out of prison, he wouldn’t be here talking to her about her plan. Stefan says he’s not willing to do what Jada is asking as he has no interest in getting involved with Clyde Weston again. Jada doesn’t understand since Melinda is holding Gil’s black book hostage and without that, they need something. Stefan says he gets that but repeats that he’s not willing to get involved with Clyde again. Jada knows how desperate he is to get Gabi out of prison which makes her think that he does have something planned and just doesn’t want to tell her about it.

EJ talks to Abe and Paulina about Johnny and Chanel making a great team. EJ acknowledges Chanel giving up a lot to help Johnny chase his dreams. EJ calls it lovely that they can put aside their differences to help send them off. Paulina asks if he means her pending recall. EJ jokes that the concerned citizens are getting restless. Abe points out that the citizens only became concerned after EJ lost his job. Paulina asks if they would be just as concerned if a disgraced district attorney returned to his position. EJ argues that he was hardly disgraced as she fired him over a conflict of interest which no longer exists since he’s not CEO of DiMera anymore now that the board put Kristen in charge, so she has a perfectly legitimate reason to reinstate him. Paulina accuses him of blackmail. EJ calls it quid pro quo which upsets Abe and Paulina, so Eli comes over to ask if everything is okay.

Chad and Julie insert the flash drive in to a laptop to see what it is. They see footage of an empty room but then they see a woman walk in to the footage. Julie wonders if that could be Abigail but they can’t see her face.

Stefan asks Jada what other way he would have of getting Gabi out since without the black book that Melinda is holding, there’s no way of getting Gabi out of prison. Jada points out there is no legal way but she doesn’t think Stefan will let the law stop him. Jada guesses that Stefan is going to bust Gabi out of prison. Stefan admits the thought crossed his mind but he decided against it. Jada is glad to hear that but feels he still has something planned. Stefan says if he did, the less she knows the better. Jada questions him not wanting to help the cops. Stefan says the last time he got help from the cops, his wife ended up in prison for a crime she didn’t commit so he says thanks but no thanks.

EJ tells Eli that Abe and Paulina were just giving him a hard time about Johnny taking Chanel to California, but says that Johnny is chasing his dreams, Chanel supports that, and so does he. EJ adds that the DiMera Jet will be at their disposal to fly to Los Angeles any time they wish. Eli calls that very generous of him. EJ says they are family now. Eli says he didn’t mean to intrude but wanted to say goodbye. Abe says they just got there. Eli explains that Lani will stay but he is going to take the kids to see Julie because they know what would happen if he didn’t stop by. EJ tells Paulina and Abe that he thinks it’s best to put this behind them. EJ asks if Paulina will call Melinda to give her walking papers to her or if he will have to use tough love to get his way.

Eli goes to see Julie at the Horton house. They hug and talk about missing each other. Eli is surprised to see the family photos after the fire. Julie explains that Jack had scanned them digitally and asks what brought Eli to town. Eli says they came to celebrate Juneteenth and Paulina and Abe’s anniversary. Julie asks about the kids. Eli says they are in the kitchen with Doug. Eli tells Julie that he heard she was in Chicago. Julie guesses Doug told him which Eli confirms. Julie states that she had some serious issues to deal with. Eli hopes she dealt with it successfully. Julie responds that she honestly has no idea.

Chad goes to the police station where Jada asks what she can do for him. Chad says he needs to see Clyde right now. Jada reveals that he just missed him as prison transport just picked him up 30 minutes ago and it’s a super max prison so he won’t be allowed any visitors.

EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion where Stefan threatens to call Nicole to tell her the truth that Eric is her baby daddy. EJ responds that won’t be necessary and announces he has been reinstated as Salem’s district attorney. Stefan congratulates him. EJ declares his first order of business will be to reopen Gabi’s case so that justice may be done.

Paulina calls Melinda and tells her that she’s very sorry but she serves at her pleasure. Paulina knows she talked Melinda in to the position but there is no way she can talk her in to taking it back as her decision is final. Paulina says she can find another place for her at the city hall and suggests head of sanitation but Melinda hangs up on her. Paulina then joins Abe, Lani, Chanel, and Johnny to blow out candles on their cakes. Paulina sees they have three cakes, for their anniversary, for Juneteenth, and for Johnny and Chanel’s bon voyage. Chanel calls it her last chance to bake for them so she got carried away. Paulina calls it a bit untraditional so Lani suggests making a new tradition. Abe thinks they should do something else to honor the day and brings up a poem that is perfect for the occasion. Lani identifies it as “We Rose” which Abe then reads. They then blow out their candles on the cakes.

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Leo sits in the town square with Marlena’s business card and decides to call her. Marlena asks if he’s alright. Leo says he’s not sure and begins telling her about a wild dream he had. Marlena says she gave him her card to make appointments, not to interpret his dreams. Leo thought that’s what shrinks do. Marlena says only in sessions and advises Leo to only use her number if it’s an actual emergency. Alex then enters Marlena’s office so Marlena tells Leo that she has to go and hangs up. Marlena asks if Alex is alright as he sits down and mentions that John and Brady told her about the mess with Konstantin. Alex says it was pretty intense but luckily everyone is safe, so he doesn’t really want to talk about that today. Alex isn’t sure if Brady filled her in about he and Theresa. Marlena says he hasn’t so Alex says this might take awhile.

Theresa enters the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and complains about the portrait of Victor looking at her. Theresa knows what she did to Brady was unfair and in a perfect world, they would be together but brings up how many times that has ended in disaster so she decided to take the safer bet and is going with Victor’s heir. Theresa remarks that she knows Alex isn’t really Victor’s son, but after what Xander did to her, he deserves to get screwed. Bonnie then walks in and asks if that’s a fact.

Sarah sits next to Maggie on her bed as she wakes up. Maggie asks what’s going on and what time it is. Sarah informs her that it’s morning. Maggie is surprised she slept all night. Sarah says the sedative she gave her really knocked her out. Maggie sits up and remembers Konstantin admitting to having Victor’s plane sabotaged. Maggie says she knew Konstantin was a liar and a con man. Maggie asks Sarah if he’s now locked in prison but Sarah reveals he’s not because Konstantin is dead which shocks Maggie, who asks what happened. Xander then walks in and declares that he happened.

Chad stands at home with his tablet, looking at an article about Clyde being in police custody. Chad calls him a son of a bitch and states that Abigail is dead and it makes no sense that she’d be alive. Julie walks in and says not everything in this world makes sense. Chad asks if she thinks it could be true. Julie knows Chad won’t give up hope until he’s sure she isn’t out there somewhere. Chad prays they get the answers they need today but Julie informs him that she’s afraid it can’t happen today.

Maggie questions Xander killing Konstantin. Xander states that he used the gun that Konstantin intended for John to use to kill her and he thinks there’s some justice in that. Maggie asks if they are sure he’s really gone. Sarah confirms Konstantin is dead and that Xander had no choice but to shoot him because Konstantin was going to kill Theresa.

Bonnie questions Theresa saying that Xander deserved to be screwed and asks if she meant screwed by the cops for shooting Konstantin. Theresa claims that she was. Bonnie argues that she can’t really want Xander to go down for murdering the man who was attempting to strangle her. Theresa says they aren’t pressing charges so she asks why it matters what she thinks. Bonnie questions her thinking it matters what Victor’s portrait thinks. Theresa says she doesn’t know and that she has to go as she rushes out of the room. Bonnie remarks to Victor that it seemed like Theresa was hiding something.

Chad questions Julie saying they can’t go, reminding her that the DiMera Jet is fueled up and ready to go. Julie reminds him that it’s Juneteenth, a federal holiday, so the banks will be closed. Chad informs her that he called ahead and the bank manager agreed to meet them there despite the branch being closed. Julie is relieved and calls him a clever DiMera, noting that she couldn’t wait another day to find out what’s in this safety deposit box. Julie says it’s been almost impossible to keep this a secret from Jennifer and Jack. Jack then makes a surprise return and asks if someone said his name. Julie is shocked to see him and hugs him, saying she’s so glad to see him. Chad hugs him and asks how he’s doing. Jack says he’s good. Julie says they weren’t expecting him. Jack says he just let himself in as he thought everyone would be at the Juneteenth celebration. Julie assures him this will always be his home. Chad mentions that Doug is getting the kids ready to go to the park. Jack questions Chad not going. Chad responds that he’s not really in a festive mood. Jack understands the anniversaries don’t get much easier. Chad asks how Jack and Jennifer are doing. Jack says they got through yesterday but last night, he couldn’t sleep so he hopped in the car and started driving because he wanted to feel closer to Abigail. Julie understands and is glad he’s here. Jack thought he’d also talk to Rafe to see what they are doing to make sure her killer stays locked up for good. Chad mentions that Clyde is facing a lot of new charges as well. Jack says he heard it was moved to murder one when Clyde confessed it was premeditated. Jack asks if Clyde said anything else. Chad says nothing important but Jack notices their look and questions them, calling it reporter’s intuition. Jack then reveals that when he walked in, he overheard them talking about a secret being impossible to keep from he and Jennifer and something about a box they can’t wait to open.

Maggie doesn’t understand why Xander needed to save Theresa from Konstantin. Sarah gets a call from the hospital and steps out to answer. Xander sits with Maggie as she asks what happened with Theresa. Xander reveals that Konstantin took Theresa hostage at gunpoint after he shot Steve. Xander assures that Theresa and Steve are fine and that Alex and Brady caught up to Konstantin outside but they couldn’t get a clean shot and then when Theresa tried to fight back, Konstantin started strangling her, so he grabbed the gun and shot him. Maggie says it sounds like he didn’t have any choice, but Xander admits that he did have a choice.

Alex tells Marlena that he took her advice and told Theresa that he was still seeing Kristen. Marlena asks how she reacted. Alex says not well and Theresa said if they weren’t going to be exclusive, she was going to try to rekindle things with Brady. Alex adds that then Kristen broke things off with him, so he told Theresa and then she pretty much dropped Brady like a hot potato. Alex states that he and Brady talked it through and Brady said it was probably for the best since he and Theresa had been pretty toxic. Alex explains that after seeing Theresa in danger, he realized how much she means to him and that he’s now fully committed. Marlena asks why he wasn’t fully committed before. Alex guesses part of him felt like he couldn’t completely trust her because of her past and his money. Marlena asks what about now.

Leo calls the hospital and finds out Marlena had a cancellation today, so he says to sign him up and hangs up. Theresa walks through the town square, so Leo approaches her and introduces himself. Theresa says she’s heard plenty about him. Leo invites her to join him and hopes he can get an exclusive interview about the news of the day. Leo asks Theresa what her special connection is with Konstantin.

Julie shows Jack the time capsule that Tom and Alice put together in 1966 and explains how they found it behind the mantle after the fire but she has had no luck getting it open as if that’s the box they were talking about. Jack says that’s hardly a secret since Jennifer told him all about it. Julie claims that Thomas and Charlotte wanted it to be a surprise and talks about how they are going to be excited to see him. Jack says not as happy as he is to see them. Chad suggests Jack go upstairs and say hi to the kids. Jack tells them it’s so great to see them and then heads upstairs. Julie worries that was close while Chad questions how they are going to explain going to Chicago since he can’t wait another day.

Theresa tells Leo that her only connection to Konstantin is that he tried to kill her. Leo argues that there has to be a reason that Konstantin chose her to take hostage and that he also heard his last words was something about an enemy in their midst. Theresa says that Konstantin is dead and that’s all that matters. Leo says that wasn’t as juicy as he hoped and asks if she’d like to change to a sexier topic in Alex Kiriakis. Leo calls Alex the most eligible bachelor in the state so he’s assuming he didn’t just fall out of the sky in to her lap. Theresa asks what he’s saying. Leo just thinks his readers would love to hear her tips on how to score a ticket to the Kiriakis fortune.

Alex tells Marlena that he and Theresa had an honest discussion about his sense that she was hiding something from him and she said she wasn’t. Marlena asks if he believes her. Alex knows Marlena has had a terrible history with Theresa and Brady has warned him about her too, so he guesses that’s been in the back of his head the whole time. Marlena states that trust is a vital component to any relationship, so if he’s thinking about getting serious with Theresa. Alex responds that they already are serious and after staring death in the face yesterday, it made him realize that it’s time for him to count his blessings and settle down with somebody that he loves. Alex thinks Theresa could be the one.

Xander tells Maggie that when Konstantin was strangling Theresa, all he saw was the man who had just confessed to bringing down Victor’s plane and murdering him. Xander says it was rage as Konstantin tried to kill Maggie and kidnapped Victoria, but he had just dropped his gun and he had Brady and Alex right there, so they could’ve taken him down and held him until police arrived. Xander admits that he didn’t have to shoot him and certainly not shoot to kill, but he did. Maggie asks if he’s feeling guilty about it. Xander declares that he’s glad the bastard is dead.

Sarah joins Bonnie in the living room. Bonnie asks how Maggie is doing. Sarah says she’s much better and she just broke the news that Konstantin is dead. Bonnie talks about being worried all this time that Konstantin was pulling the wool over Maggie’s eyes but Maggie was plotting his downfall the whole time. Sarah calls Maggie a certified badass. Bonnie talks about how now that their sham of a wedding is over, it’s time to move full speed ahead with Sarah’s wedding. Bonnie asks if she ever heard back from Xander’s mom but Sarah reveals that she never responded to her voicemail. Sarah then gets a call and it’s from Xander’s mom.

Chad tells Julie that they really need to go soon. Jack returns from upstairs. Julie asks if he’s alright. Jack responds that Thomas said that Chad told him that Abigail is alive, but he knows he meant alive in all of their hearts. Jack says that Abigail just feels so present to him right now in the house. Chad and Julie say they feel the same way. Jack decides he’s going to see Rafe and will let them know what he says. Chad thanks him as they hug and says it’s good to see him. Jack then exits. Chad tells Julie that he hates lying to Jack. Julie says she does too but declares that by the end of the day, they will know one way or another.

Marlena encourages Alex doing excellent work. Alex questions her approving of his choices. Marlena approves of him getting in touch with his feelings and communicating. Alex says he’s trying. Marlena acknowledges that he’s been expressing his thoughts, feelings, and needs. Marlena senses he’s doing the same with his partner. Alex brings up Marlena knowing Theresa for a long time and that she was her daughter-in-law. Alex then asks if Marlena thinks he should trust Theresa. Marlena responds that what she thinks isn’t really relevant and it would be inappropriate of her to say anything at all. Marlena says the important thing is that Alex has to decide whether or not he can trust her.

Theresa asks if Leo is suggesting that she made Alex fall for her. Leo says he didn’t say that and asks if she’s saying that. Theresa tells Leo that she and Alex started dating before anyone knew he was Victor’s son. Leo remarks that it’s not like he was working as a barista. Theresa says there’s a difference between rich and Kiriakis fortune rich. Leo talks about Alex being hot and says it’s no surprise that she’d want to jump his bones. Leo adds that Theresa isn’t bad on the eyes either and starts talking about how she’d look better as a brunette. Leo asks if Theresa is willing to say on the record that this thing between her and Alex is a real love connection that has nothing to do with his money. Theresa asks why that is so hard to believe, stating that love is love. Theresa brings up Leo and Dimitri being the real deal and asks if that was about money. Leo says not for him and that for him, it was true love. Theresa asks what happened then. Leo stops her and says he’s doing the interview. Theresa argues that she never agreed to be interviewed. Leo says it’s not like he’s judging her either way. Leo remarks that her feistiness and scrappiness reminds him of a friend that moved away recently, though she had a better accent and hair but the same attitude. Theresa asks if that’s a good thing. Leo says he misses Gwen terribly, so being with her is kind of comforting. Theresa wishes she could say the same. Leo then gets an alert on his phone that it’s time for his shrink appointment so he walks away.

Sarah answers the call from Xander’s mother, Fiona. Sarah says she’s so glad she called and assumes she got her voicemail. Sarah says she’s sorry to hear that and says goodbye, then hangs up. Bonnie questions what that was about and if she doesn’t want to come to her wedding or meet her granddaughter. Sarah responds that she doesn’t know because the woman who called wasn’t Xander’s mom.

Xander tells Maggie that he’s sorry as he knows she cared about Konstantin at one time. Maggie assures that she never despised someone so much and she’s glad that he’s rotting in Hell. Maggie declares that her only regret is that she’s not the one who pulled the trigger.

Leo goes to Marlena’s office and says he made an appointment so here he is. Marlena jokes about him making progress. Leo says he’s been considering what is and isn’t an emergency after they talked earlier. Leo says their last conversation made him realize that he is pathologically lonely and he hates it. Leo adds that he has a million acquaintances but he has kept everything superficial with everyone, except for the best friend he ever had but talking about her is too painful and if he told her how he betrayed her for Dimitri, he thinks she would hate him. Marlena asks if he thinks of Dimitri as his true love. Leo says that wasn’t real either since he broke up with him in a poorly written letter. Leo says maybe he deserves it. Marlena responds that no one deserves to be alone. Leo asks how to get past the feeling that no one is ever going to love the real him. Marlena encourages him to begin by loving himself as that comes first. Leo calls that the whole message of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Marlena says she’s never seen the show but she does enjoy him. Leo asks if she’s saying she could help him learn to love himself a little bit.

Bonnie asks Sarah who was on the phone then. Sarah says she didn’t say and just that she’s had the phone number for years. Bonnie wonders how long it’s been then since Xander talked to his mom. Sarah admits it’s been a long time. Bonnie questions any other way of contacting her. Sarah says that Xander said he doesn’t know where his mom is or what she’s been up to. Bonnie and Sarah guess that Xander’s mom isn’t coming to the wedding then.

Maggie says God help her for what she just said. Xander would be more worried if she didn’t feel that way about Konstantin after what he did. Maggie hopes Xander won’t face any charges. Xander confirms that Melinda understood he was defending Theresa’s life, so he got away with it. Maggie notes that none of them got away unscathed. Xander comments that Victor is still gone. Maggie acknowledges Xander’s devotion to Victor even though Victor didn’t always treat him kindly. Maggie doesn’t think Victor would’ve been as hard on Xander if he didn’t remind him so much of himself. Xander asks if she really thinks so. Maggie talks about Victor not having the opportunity to raise Bo and being ill for most of Philip’s childhood, so he decided to make up for lost years with Alex by making him his heir, but Xander is the one that never left and he knew that. Maggie declares that in many ways, Xander was closer to Victor than his own sons.

Alex joins Theresa in the town square. Theresa asks how seeing Marlena was. Alex says he may have mentioned her or their relationship once or twice. Theresa guesses Marlena got the negative spin from Brady but Alex says Brady is fine as they talked last night and Brady says things worked out for the best since he and Theresa had never been good for each other. Theresa says of course he would say that. Theresa asks what Marlena had to say and if she warned him to stay away from her, given that she almost killed her husband. Alex says Marlena actually told him to be honest with himself about how he feels and to say what is. Alex then tells Theresa that he loves her which surprises her. Theresa asks if he really means that. Alex assures that he does and that they aren’t just sleeping together or living together as they’ve been through a lot together. Theresa brings up that he was just with Kristen and she knows the appropriate response would be to just say it back. Alex assures there’s no pressure and he knows she was just with Brady. Theresa insists that she wants to say it and tells Alex that she loves him too.

Xander joins Sarah in the living room. Sarah asks how Maggie is. Xander says she’s getting dressed and will be down soon. Sarah asks how she seemed. Xander calls Maggie remarkably strong and says he’s just glad this nightmare is over for all of them. Xander asks if something is wrong. Sarah informs him that the number that he gave her for his mom belonged to someone else. Xander says he had mixed feelings about seeing her again anyway so maybe this is for the best. Xander declares that as long as he’s marrying her, the day will be perfect. Xander adds that Maggie has always been more of a mother to him than his mom ever was.

Maggie gets out of bed and puts on her robe while holding back tears. She picks up a framed photo of Victor and states that Konstantin is dead, so Victor can finally rest in peace.

Marlena tells Leo that she can definitely help him but he has to be willing to put in consistent work over time. Leo assures that he definitely will and asks how much time they are talking. Marlena says there no guarantees or timelines. Marlena reminds Leo that his mother spent his entire life telling him that he was unlovable, so they have to stop hearing her voice and undo those words to make him understand and believe that he is lovable. Leo jokes that he wants to say that to his mother’s face and thanks Marlena. Leo asks when he can see her again. Marlena realizes her secretary has her schedule so she leaves the office to go retrieve it. Leo then stands up and makes a phone call to visit his mother in prison, asking for the visiting hours.

Jack goes to the Brady Pub and runs in to Bonnie, who says she didn’t know he was in town. Jack says it’s so good to see her as they hug. Bonnie mentions hearing they captured Clyde and how that must be a relief. Bonnie hopes he never gets out again. Jack confirms that Rafe said Clyde will be in solitary for the rest of his life, so he’ll never have the opportunity to take another life like he did to Abigail.

Chad and Julie arrive at the bank in Chicago, wondering what Clyde stashed in the safety deposit box. Chad says it could be nothing or it could be proof that Abigail is alive. Julie declares they are about to find out.

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Update written by Joseph

Tate goes to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks Brady if it’s true that Konstantin confessed to killing Victor. Brady confirms it and says he’s sorry he had to find out on social media as he planned to tell him when he came home. Tate asks if Theresa is okay as he heard she was taken hostage. Brady says it was scary but assures that she is fine. Tate wants to go see her, so he asks where she is at. Brady responds that now is probably not a good time which Tate questions. Brady thinks that Theresa has company at the time.

Alex comes out of the shower and asks how Theresa is feeling. Theresa says she’s just a little sore after being dragged around and held at gunpoint. Alex kisses her to help her feel better. Theresa undoes his towel and they move to the bed.

Paulina sits at home with her laptop, complaining about the Concerned Citizens of Salem group. Abe comes in and guesses she’s back on the web page after he told her to ignore them. Paulina responds that she’s doing something more constructive by fighting back. Abe asks how she’s going to do that. Paulina informs him that she’s writing an op-ed for the Spectator. Abe asks if she’s sure that’s a good idea. Paulina declares that she’s refusing to let EJ run her out office and she’ll see if the Spectator has the guts to print it, feeling it’s the least they can do after all the bad press she’s got from them lately.

Eric goes to the Spectator office where Nicole is with Jude. Nicole says she had to finish an article but couldn’t stand to tear herself away from Jude. Nicole apologizes and says she wouldn’t have brought him if she knew Eric was coming as she thought he was done for the day. Eric tells her that it’s okay now and admits it was hard in the beginning, but he’s missed him a lot.

At the DiMera Mansion, Stefan pours a drink and remarks to himself that after all that, EJ isn’t even Jude’s father. EJ walks in and tells Stefan that they need to talk. Stefan responds that he was just thinking the same thing. EJ informs him that he just ran in to Kristen, who told him that the board made her the permanent CEO of DiMera. EJ asks if Stefan had a hand in this. Stefan responds that Kristen did this all on her own. EJ questions the stacks of cash and asks if it’s Kristen paying him off for a job well done. Stefan explains that the money was from Kristen that she kept in the safe in case of emergency along with a list of contacts for a job he had to get done, but it turns out he grabbed the wrong envelope. Stefan then hands EJ the envelope and says he thinks it belongs to him. EJ asks what it is. Stefan asks if he doesn’t recognize it, assuming he put it in the safe, though he can’t begin to fathom why he’d be so careless with a secret this big. EJ asks what secret. Stefan tells him not to play dumb. EJ questions what he is blathering on about, claiming not to know what’s in the envelope. Stefan tells EJ that they are DNA results that say he is not the father of Nicole’s baby which must mean that Eric Brady is.

Eric comments on Jude getting bigger since he last saw him. Nicole jokes that she’s sure he’ll be crawling in the next few days. Eric says he’ll let her get back to work. Nicole asks if he has any work he needs to do. Eric admits he needs something written up to get posted in tomorrow’s paper. Nicole asks if she can help. Eric says if she could. Nicole asks if it’s a listing to get rid of stuff. Eric then responds that he’s trying to get rid of his wife.

Tate asks Brady if Theresa having company is code for something. Brady explains that Henderson told him that Theresa has been in Alex’s room for a couple of hours. Tate guesses that Brady is not okay with that. Brady states that Theresa made her choice and he’s accepted it. Tate questions if the choice was between him and Alex but Brady says he’s not going to talk about it. Tate then asks if that’s why Brady didn’t come home last night, because he was with Theresa and now she’s with Alex. Tate asks if she was leading him on. Brady insists that he doesn’t want to talk about it with him and repeats that Theresa made her choice and he’s accepted it.

Alex and Theresa lay in bed after having sex. Theresa tells him that she feels much better and thanks him for making her feel safe. Alex says he’s sorry about what happened to her as she must have been terrified. Theresa admits there was a moment where her life flashed before her eyes and she could see all of her mistakes and regrets, then Alex came and rescued her. Alex points out that technically, Xander was the one who saved her but Theresa doesn’t want to give him any credit since he didn’t care about her and only wanted Konstantin dead while Alex was there to protect her. Alex admits he got a little scared as he thought Konstantin was going to kill her with his bare hands. Theresa says it definitely felt that way. Alex remarks that it felt so raw and personal, bringing up that Konstantin said Theresa had been a thorn in his side since he got to town and asks what he could’ve meant by that. Theresa says that Konstantin was unhinged and she thinks he just didn’t like her. Theresa remarks that she tends to invoke strong feelings from men. Alex repeats the way Konstantin said she was a thorn in his side. Theresa reminds him of when she stood up to him at Thanksgiving after he accused her of going after Alex’s money. Alex remembers and guesses that was it, but notes he must really hold a grudge. Theresa doesn’t ever want to talk about Konstantin again and says she’s starving as she hasn’t eaten all day. Alex offers to get something from the kitchen but Theresa says she’s craving a burger and fries from the Pub. Alex decides he’ll go get it and gets out of bed.

Tate questions why Brady is still at the mansion if Theresa is occupied with Alex. Brady says he was going to see Maggie but she’s on a sedative so he thought he’d clean up. Tate points out that they have staff to do that. Brady says sometimes you have to clean up your own mess. Tate asks if it’s not torture being there knowing that Theresa is with Alex. Brady says it is now that he’s mentioned it a couple times and suggests they go get something to eat at the Brady Pub. Tate responds that he would but he forgot his phone, so Brady says he’ll save them a table and meet him there. Brady exits and then Tate pulls out a paper to leave a note but Holly arrives and greets Tate.

Abe tells Paulina that he’s proud of her for not backing down. Paulina asks if she’s not just pouring gasoline on the fire. Abe acknowledges her patience and strength being what he and the public love about her. Paulina declares no regrets. Abe thinks it’s a good time for her to just take the night off and relax. Paulina appreciates that but isn’t sure that’s possible since she is riled up. Abe thinks he can help her with that and pours her a glass of wine. Paulina recognizes the wine and thought they were saving it for a special occasion. Abe reminds Paulina that tomorrow is their wedding anniversary on Juneteenth. Paulina admits she completely forgot and apologizes. Abe says they are still together, so he suggests they just ignore the rest of the world and enjoy their company. Paulina tells Abe that he comes up with the best ideas as they kiss.

Nicole asks Eric about wanting to divorce Sloan which he confirms and since she fled town, he can’t serve her papers so he’s going to do a publication divorce. Eric explains that he needs it posted for three weeks in the newspaper and if Sloan doesn’t respond, the judge will order in his favor. Nicole calls it a good idea. Eric wishes he could take credit but admits his lawyer told him about it. Nicole asks if he’s using Belle but Eric then reveals that his lawyer is EJ.

EJ questions Stefan finding the envelope in the safe. Stefan confirms that he was looking for the other envelope when that one fell in his lap which makes him wonder why EJ even put it in there or kept it in the first place. EJ admits that he forgot it was in there and flashes back to getting the test results with Nicole. EJ says that he never got a chance to look at it before Nicole put it in the safe as they had genetic testing done on Jude for peace of mind and they assumed it named him as the father. Stefan brings up that EJ seemed pretty upset at himself for forgetting he put it in there and didn’t seem at all surprised or devastated to find out that Jude is not his flesh and blood, which makes him think this isn’t news to him at all. EJ responds that it’s not news to him because it’s completely fabricated. Stefan questions him saying the results are fake. EJ says someone must have planted it as a cruel joke. Stefan suggests having another test run then and says he’ll call Nicole to meet them at the hospital. EJ stops him and takes the envelope so Stefan asks how long he’s known the truth. EJ questions why it’s any of his damn business. Stefan has no idea how EJ even found out but says he completely understands why he’d keep it from Nicole, because they both know she would dump his sorry ass the second she found out she had a child with the man she truly loves. EJ tells him to shut his damn mouth. Stefan responds that he will for a price. EJ guesses they are blackmail. Stefan says it seems they are in a constant tug of war and he’s got all the leverage this time.

Nicole questions Eric hiring EJ as his lawyer because he figured he was motivated to stick it to Sloan which Eric confirms. Nicole comments on Sloan stealing EJ’s son and hitting him over the head with a flower pot. Eric calls him thin skinned. Nicole remarks that after all these years, Eric and EJ actually have something in common. Eric responds that the main reason they never got along is because of what they already have in common. Nicole calls that a good point.

Abe and Paulina go over their photo album from their wedding. Abe tells her that he’s so happy he got all those memories back to him. Paulina brings up their wedding day not ending well since Lani turned herself in but she’s thankful that Lani did her time and is now back home with Eli and their babies. Abe says they have so much to celebrate in their anniversary and also Juneteenth. Paulina says it will always be a special day in their family, but this year will not all be sunshine and roses.

Brady goes to the Brady Pub and runs in to Alex, saying he didn’t expect to see him there. Alex asks if the Brady Pub is too upscale for him. Brady explains that he was at the mansion and heard Alex was holed up in his room with Theresa. Alex confirms they were together, so Brady says not to let him keep his girlfriend waiting. Alex stops him and suggests they should clear the air about Theresa.

Tate tells Holly that it’s really good to see her. Holly didn’t know he’d be there today. Tate says he came to check on his mom and she’s fine while Maggie is resting upstairs. Holly feels like it’s been forever since they hung out. Tate mentions that he’s supposed to meet Brady at the Pub but he’d much rather stay here with her. Tate brings up prom being tomorrow. Holly notes that she’s still grounded but it doesn’t matter since Brady and Theresa are chaperoning so they wouldn’t be able to hang out anyways. Tate reveals he’s working on a way for them to be together still. They get close until Theresa walks in and questions what is going on here. Theresa thought she and Brady made it very clear that Tate is not to see Holly anymore, yet here they are together. Tate says they just ran in to each other. Holly says she just came to see her Grandma while Tate adds that he just came to see Theresa. Holly says they just said hello so Theresa tells her now she can say goodbye. Tate argues that Theresa doesn’t have to be rude to Holly. Theresa reminds Tate that Holly let him rot in juvey for something he didn’t do. Tate argues that she apologized for that. Holly decides she should leave and exits. Tate asks Theresa what her problem is. Theresa argues that Holly is not good for Tate since she hurt him once and would hurt him again. Tate asks if she means the same way that she hurt Brady.

Alex tells Brady that he knows things have been weird since he walked in on he and Theresa in bed. Brady says especially since Theresa set the whole thing up and he should’ve known that seh was using him. Alex is sorry that happened and says it’s probably his fault for Theresa trying to get back at him for sending mixed signals and hooking up with Kristen. Alex admits commitment has not been his strong suit but he and Kristen are over and he’s realized that Theresa is the one he wants to be with. Brady says that’s good because she apparently feels the same way. Alex asks if Brady is cool with that.

Nicole tells Eric that if they are going to get his divorce notice up before the end of the day, they better get to it. Eric says he’ll send her what the post is supposed to say as EJ wrote it up. Nicole calls it so formal and suggests making it a little fun which Eric questions. Nicole says he could express how he really feels but Eric says that won’t work. Nicole comes up with something which Eric says she can’t write in the newspaper. Eric warns that she’s going to get cancelled while Nicole jokes that he’s just being a priest.

EJ asks what Stefan wants from him this time. Stefan responds that he wants Gabi out of prison. EJ reminds him that he’s no longer district attorney because of him and questions how he’s supposed to get the conviction overturned. EJ guesses Stefan has already exhausted all leads. Stefan admits he was banking on Clyde confirming Gil as Li’s killer but that’s a no go. EJ jokes they could always bust her out of prison but then realizes Stefan actually considered it. Stefan asks what he thought all the cash was for, but then says now that the DNA test results fell in his hands, he has a better option than he and Gabi living life on the run. EJ repeats that he no longer has the power to free Gabi since Paulina fired him and gave the job to Melinda Trask. Stefan tells EJ to get his job back then and asks if he has something better to do. EJ points out that Paulina doesn’t like him so he questions how to change her mind. Stefan jokes that he has faith in him since he is highly motivated to get this done, asking how else he’s going to hang on to Nicole and Jude.

Brady and Alex sit together in the Pub. Brady asks when Alex has ever cared about how he feels. Alex knows they have butted heads but at the end of the day, they are family and they work together. Brady tells Alex that he was reluctant to get involved with Theresa again in the first place and when they try, it never seems to work out. Brady says in a way, maybe Alex did him a favor. Brady wishes Alex nothing but good luck. Alex asks if he really means that. Brady asks why not. Alex says fair enough and thanks him. Alex calls Brady the best and then exits the Pub. Brady then looks over the menu until Eric arrives and joins him. Eric says he’s glad he ran in to him and asks if it’s true that Konstantin is responsible for Victor’s death. Brady confirms that he sabotaged his plane and was planning on killing Maggie as well. Eric asks how Maggie is. Brady says she’s pretty shaken up but will be alright. Eric asks about Theresa being taken hostage. Brady assures that he won’t have to worry about his cousin since if there is one person in the world good at getting out of sticky situations and landing on their feet, it’s Theresa.

Tate yells at Theresa that Brady told him everything about how she made him think she was going to get back together with him and then dumped him for Alex. Theresa tries to argue that it wasn’t like that but Tate tells her that she hurt Brady. Theresa questions if he told her that. Tate says that he tried not to but he’s bad at hiding his feelings and asks what she thought was going to happen here. Theresa says she doesn’t know and feels awful about it. Tate tells her to stop and not to pretend like she cares about Brady when she doesn’t. Tate shouts that Theresa doesn’t care about anyone but herself. Theresa disagrees and tells Tate that she cares about him. Theresa talks about it being a crazy day and how she almost died. Tate tells her to stop using it as an excuse and tells her to go hang out with her boyfriend as he storms out of the mansion, leaving Theresa in shock. Theresa shouts after him that she’s fine after being kidnapped, held at gunpoint, and almost dying, mocking Tate’s lack of concern.

Paulina tells Abe that they have one more celebration tomorrow as she offered to throw Chanel and Johnny a going away party. Abe questions them leaving so soon. Paulina says Johnny has to get to California to start his new job next week. Paulina hopes it’s okay that she scheduled the party on their big day. Abe says it’s a day about family. Paulina hopes she can hold it together as she’s going to miss Chanel so much. Abe states that the toughest thing about being a parent is learning to let go.

EJ informs Stefan that he started a recall campaign against Paulina, so once she is removed from office, he can throw his hat in the ring as Mayor. EJ adds that once he’s elected, he can appoint a district attorney that will free Gabi. Stefan questions that and decides he doesn’t like it as he wants Gabi out immediately and that will take too long. EJ argues that he’s being unreasonable. Stefan tells EJ that he’s wasting his time arguing with him so he better make his move soon. EJ starts to call him names but Nicole comes home with Jude. Stefan remarks that EJ wouldn’t want to expose his son to anything unpleasant. Nicole asks what they are arguing about this time. EJ says nothing important and asks how her day at work was. Nicole says it was good and mentions running in to Eric, who told him that EJ is representing him in his divorce from Sloan which she calls an interesting twist. Stefan remarks that EJ is full of surprises. Nicole decides she will take Jude upstairs to put him to sleep and invites EJ to join her. EJ says he would love to but he has an important errand to run and he won’t be long. Stefan tells EJ that he will talk to him soon. EJ kisses Nicole and Jude goodbye as he then exits the mansion. Nicole asks Stefan what that was all about.

Tate and Holly walk through the town square holding hands. Tate stops and kisses her, then looks around to make sure no one is watching to rat them out. They talk about it seeming like Leo is on their side which Tate says is unlike Theresa. Tate apologizes for Theresa acting way out of line. Holly understands that Theresa doesn’t like her. Tate doesn’t care and says that his parents can try to keep them apart but it’s not going to work. Holly asks about his plan. Tate declares that he has a way for them to be together tomorrow at the prom. Holly excitedly asks him to tell her everything.

Theresa sits in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and thinks back to having sex with Brady. Alex then comes in with her food from the Pub and asks about her seeming distracted when he walked in. Theresa informs him that she ran in to Tate, they got in a fight, and he stormed off. Alex asks what the fight was about but Theresa calls it nothing for him to worry about.

Brady tells Eric that he’s really sorry about Jude. Eric thanks him. Brady asks how he’s holding up. Eric admits he’s not good and he misses Jude every second. Brady knows it’s got to be brutal. Eric mentions seeing Jude earlier since Nicole brought him by the office. Brady asks if Eric is okay working there since it can’t be easy. Eric says it’s fine as Nicole isn’t going to bring Jude all the time. Brady clarifies that he wasn’t just talking about Jude.

Nicole asks if Stefan has any idea where EJ rushed off to. Stefan claims he’s not sure but it must have something to do with the bad news EJ got earlier which Nicole questions. Stefan reveals that Kristen got the CEO job over EJ. Nicole asks why the board would make that decision and says EJ must be so upset. Stefan says EJ was pretty angry but bets he’s out there now making arguments because there’s nothing EJ wouldn’t do to protect his family.

Abe tells Paulina that tomorrow is a big day and suggests they go to bed. Paulina wants to finish their wine first so Abe agrees to one more glass. They have a knock at the door which they question. Paulina answers to see EJ and asks what he’s doing there. EJ says he’ll get straight to the point as he had some time to think about what Abe said and he’s decided to have the Concerned Citizens of Salem withdraw the petition to remove Paulina as Mayor. Abe calls that good news and asks if he finally saw the light then. EJ then reveals that in exchange for his gesture of good will, he will need something in return.

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At the hospital, Johnny talks to Chanel about it feeling almost too good to be true to have so much good news with their baby being healthy and him following his film making dream with her by his side. Chanel says she’s so excited and proud of him. Johnny talks about finding a new place to live. Chanel stops him and reminds him there is still one significant hurdle they have to face as she has to figure out how to break the news to her mom.

Paulina is at home, on the phone with Abe while on her laptop. Paulina tells Abe about finding the website for the Concerned Citizens of Salem with photoshopped pictures of her. Paulina worries that she could lose her job. Abe assures he won’t let that happen and declares he will put a stop to this insanity tonight. Paulina questions how he’s going to do that. Abe says he will tell her when he gets home and instructs her to get offline immediately. Paulina calls him a wise man as they hang up. EJ then meets Abe in the town square and asks what this is about. Abe wants to discuss the Concerned Citizens of Salem planning to recall Paulina. EJ acts surprised as Abe says they seem hellbent on ousting her. Abe adds that something interesting came up when they looked in to this so called organization. EJ asks what he found. Abe responds that it seems the primary so called concerned citizen is EJ.

Kristen comes back to the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Stefan tells her that there’s nothing Rafe can do as he’s not willing to accept any deal with Clyde. Stefan agrees to shelve his idea to get Gabi out of prison for now, if Kristen helps him get more evidence. Kristen responds that she’s sorry but there’s been a change of plans and declares that she won’t be helping him anymore. Stefan asks what the hell she’s talking about and reminds her that if she doesn’t help him, he won’t back her as CEO of DiMera. Kristen then reveals that she won’t need his backing anymore because she already has the job.

At the police station, Chad exits the interrogation room after talking with Clyde. Chad gets a call from Julie, who says she’s been so concerned since he left for the station. Julie asks if Clyde said anything more about Abigail. Chad reveals that he actually did so Julie asks what it was. Chad informs her that Clyde told him to check out a safety deposit box at a bank in Chicago and supposedly inside is proof that Abigail is alive.

Paulina closes her laptop and complains about the internet trolls but then opens her laptop back up until Chanel comes in which surprises her. Chanel informs Paulina that she and Johnny saw the doctor today. Paulina asks about the baby. Chanel says they are still waiting on some results but things went really well and Dr. Greene said the baby’s heartbeat is really strong. Paulina is thrilled and calls that wonderful news. Chanel then informs her that she has some other news that Paulina might not think is so wonderful.

Abe asks if EJ is the one spearheading the movement to recall Paulina. EJ responds that he respects Abe so he will tell him the truth and admits that he is the one leading the charge on the issue. EJ declares that he created the Concerned Citizens of Salem to remove Paulina from office and asks if there’s anything else. Abe responds that he wants EJ to stop this nonsense now.

Stefan doesn’t understand since last he checked, EJ was still acting CEO. Kristen guesses he hasn’t checked his spam folder and informs him that the board met in private and after exchanging stock tips, they decided to offer her the job. Stefan questions that happening without his support. Kristen explains that the board felt it was time another woman was at the helm. Kristen adds that she also sent a presentation regarding her vision for the company and they were very impressed. Kristen talks about imagining her on the cover of Forbes magazine. Stefan argues that it doesn’t mean she can’t still help him with Gabi since she could now use DiMera resources to help him find new evidence. Kristen responds that she’s sorry but she can’t do that.

Johnny goes to see Marlena in her office at the hospital. Marlena asks how everything is. Johnny says things are better than okay which is why he wanted to thank her for her advice. Johnny confirms he spoke with Chanel about the job in LA. Johnny admits that at first she was a little upset that he kept it from her, but once she got past that, she was really supportive. Marlena calls that wonderful. Johnny then reveals that he accepted the job offer.

Chanel informs Paulina that she’s moving to Los Angeles and she knows it seems very sudden. Paulina didn’t think that’s what she meant by needing space. Chanel clarifies that Johnny was offered his dream job in California. Paulina asks about her bakery, reminding her that she has her own career to think of. Chanel informs her that she will start a Sweet Bits Bakery in LA. Paulina feels that’s easier said than done and asks if she has thought this through since it seems a little impulsive. Chanel asks who she gets that from since Paulina has a habit of acting without thinking.

EJ tells Abe that he’s sorry but he can’t do that. EJ claims it’s nothing personal and he’s just trying to do the right thing. Abe accuses EJ of attacking his wife and tarnishing her good name. Abe argues that Paulina made one impulsive decision and aside from that, she’s been an outstanding mayor. EJ disagrees and says Paulina’s judgment gives him pause. Abe thinks this is all about Paulina firing EJ as district attorney. EJ claims it has nothing to do with that. EJ admits he wasn’t happy about that at first but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise since now he’s had more time to spend with Jude and he can devote more attention to his role as acting CEO at DiMera. EJ says it won’t be long before that role is officially his.

Stefan talks about Kristen getting everything she wants and suddenly losing the desire to help her brother in need. Kristen argues that she’s not the monster and she is sympathetic to he and Gabi. Kristen says she would help if she could but Mr. Shin would kick her to the curb if he found out she was helping the woman who was arrested for murdering his son. Kristen tells Stefan that she’s sorry but her hands are tied.

Chad goes home where Julie tells him that she’s going with him to Chicago tomorrow morning. Chad doesn’t want her involved since it could be dangerous. Julie tells Chad that she’s faced similar situations in the past and talks about Alice helping Bo and Hope escape criminals years ago. Chad points out that Clyde could just be playing mind games. Julie feels they still have to go. Chad agrees even if there’s a one in a million chance that Abigail is alive, they have to take the shot. Chad’s son Thomas then walks in and says he couldn’t sleep. Thomas says he heard his voice so he wanted to come see him. Chad says he’s glad he did as he missed him. Thomas asks about Chad’s trip. Chad promises to tell them about it in the morning and tells him to go back to bed. Thomas then stops and asks why Chad said Abigail is alive.

Marlena hugs Johnny and tells him that she’s so proud of him. Marlena asks about the movie. Johnny says he can’t say too much but promises it has nothing to do with devil possession. Marlena says she will miss him teasing her. Marlena admits that as happy as she is for he and Chanel, she will miss having him here in Salem. Johnny doesn’t think Paulina will like it either or handle the news as well as Marlena has.

Paulina apologizes as she didn’t mean to question Chanel’s judgment but she’s so sad to see her leave. Chanel says she’ll only be a plane ride away and they’ve lived apart before. Paulina worries that Chanel might not miss her as much as in the past. Chanel asks why she would say that. Paulina says they got close again but all that has changed because of what she did. Paulina worries that she’s ruined everything.

Abe tells EJ that he has a lot on his plate and suggests dropping this recall business. EJ says it’s too late for that as the petition is already in the hands of city council. EJ tells Abe that the people of Salem have spoken so he can’t let them down over a personal disagreement. Abe argues that EJ doesn’t give a damn about the people of Salem and is only interested in stroking his ego. EJ thinks that’s a terribly unfair assessment but Abe thinks it’s right on the money. Abe brings up EJ’s sister Lexie and says she may be gone, but they are still family. Abe then asks EJ on a personal level to stop this attack on Paulina.

Stefan asks Kristen what the hell he’s supposed to do now. Kristen says maybe he doesn’t have to do anything. Stefan mocks that idea. Kristen clarifies that maybe Clyde will give up some information that proves that Gil murdered Li. Stefan complains that Clyde won’t do that without getting something major in return and Rafe has already made it clear that he won’t make a deal with Clyde. Kristen brings up the Melinda angle but Stefan refuses to sleep with Melinda, insisting nothing is more important in his life than Gabi. Kristen tells Stefan that she’s sorry he’s going through this but this is the best she’s got. Stefan declares that the only other choice is to go back to busting Gabi out of prison. Kristen calls that a terrible idea and says she’s spent more of her life on the run than she cares to imagine and it’s no way to live. Stefan argues that his wife is locked in prison for a crime that she didn’t commit while thinking they will spend the rest of their lives apart and that’s no way to live. Stefan states that he needs his wife to be free and he will do anything he can to make sure that happens, even if that means being a fugitive for the rest of his life. Kristen guesses all she can do is offer her guidance. Stefan calls that somewhere between thoughts and prayers and liking a post on Facebook. Kristen tells Stefan to quit bitching and listen to her. Kristen brings up Stefan saying he had someone working on getting Gabi out and says now he needs to focus on what happens after. Stefan asks what that even means. Kristen reveals she has a grab and go kit in the safe in case of emergency with a lot of money that is his for the taking. Kristen adds that there’s an envelope with a contact sheet of people who will help Stefan and Gabi disappear without a trace. Kristen calls it a parting gift for them. Stefan is surprised and thanks her, saying it means the world to him as they hug.

Johnny tells Marlena that he wanted to go with Chanel to provide moral support but she wanted to talk to Paulina alone. Marlena asks if things are still strained between them. Johnny confirms they are. Johnny explains that he and Chanel understand that Paulina was just trying to save her daughter but also that it was a completely reckless decision to leave the hospital, knowing her condition could put others in danger. Marlena understands as a mother, the desire to protect your child. Johnny points out that Paulina put her daughter at risk as well as her unborn grandchild. Marlena calls it very sad and hopes they find their way back together.

Chanel tells Paulina that she didn’t ruin everything. Paulina feels she did and hates the idea of Chanel leaving while things are unresolved. Paulina worries that the distance will drive them further apart. Chanel assures that won’t happen but Paulina argues that she doesn’t know that. Paulina tells Chanel how sorry she is for putting lives in jeopardy and wishes she could go back in time to make a different choice. Chanel points out that if Paulina didn’t come to her rescue then maybe she would’ve been found and saved but maybe not and she could be dead now. Paulina supposes that makes some sense. Chanel suggests looking at it from that angle. Chanel calls it possible that maybe Paulina made the right choice after all. Paulina asks if she really means that. Chanel notes that the doctor did say at this stage, her baby is looking healthy and it’s too early to know for sure that nothing is wrong but she has a really good feeling. Chanel thinks it’s time for Paulina to stop beating herself up and time for her to forgive her. Paulina is thrilled and hugs Chanel.

Chad tells Thomas that he didn’t say Abigail was alive but Thomas says he heard him. Julie tells Thomas that Chad meant Abigail is in Heaven and part of their lives every day because her memory is alive in their hearts. Chad goes along with it and says that’s what he said which Thomas accepts. Chad then takes Thomas to go back to bed. Chad returns from putting Thomas to sleep. Julie comments on Thomas being inquisitive. Chad can’t believe it’s the two year anniversary of Abigail’s death. Chad talks about missing her so much every day. Chad admits the little spark of hope that she might be alive has grown in to a giant flame, so he doesn’t know what he’s going to do if it turns out not to be true.

Stefan tells Kristen that he is eternally grateful to her. Kristen jokes that he should be and declares that she’s off to the office to start kicking ass and taking names. Stefan guesses this is goodbye. Kristen admits she will miss having an ally in the house. Stefan points out that they haven’t always been allies. Kristen recalls when they first met and how Stefan still took her in because they were family. Stefan admits he still sold her out. Kristen jokes that backstabbing is the DiMera way and says it’s nice to have Stefan on her side again. Stefan remarks that she can thank EJ for that. Kristen talks about how EJ is going to lose his mind when he finds out she is CEO. Stefan is sorry he will miss that. Kristen says EJ will be dreadful and vindictive but in the end, she think he will get that it was all for the best.

EJ tells Abe that he wouldn’t characterize this as an attack on Paulina as he sees it as the tax paying citizens of Salem holding a public servant accountable. EJ tells Abe that he’s sorry but he cannot honor his request. Abe says he should’ve known that appealing to EJ’s sense of family wouldn’t work. Abe says for EJ to try to get rid of an outstanding mayor and human being out of spite shows exactly what kind of man he is. Abe then walks away.

Johnny tells Marlena about Dr. Greene reassuring them about their baby. Marlena says she’s so happy for everybody. Johnny admits that when they first found out there might be problems with their baby being born with abnormalities, he wasn’t sure if they should go through with the pregnancy but after today, he knows they made the right decision. Marlena is so glad to hear that and is so excited to have a new grandbaby. Johnny says they will be lucky to have the best great grandma anyone could ask for. Marlena thanks him and says she will be here for him, Chanel, and the baby. Johnny thanks her. Marlena says she loves him so much as they hug.

Paulina tells Chanel how much it means to her that she doesn’t hate her anymore. Chanel says she could never hate her and she was just upset, but she knows what she did was done out of love. Paulina jokes that she hasn’t been this emotional since an Aretha Franklin concert. Paulina guesses her forgiveness doesn’t affect her decision to move. Chanel assures that she was never moving because of her. Paulina encourages her to have her own life, but asks to let her throw them a going away party before they go so they will always remember where home is. Chanel assures that she could never forget because part of her heart will always be right here with her as they hug.

Julie tells Chad that she will throttle Clyde for what he’s put Chad through emotionally, calling it so cruel. Chad declares it will all be over soon as tomorrow, they will go to Chicago, walk in to the bank and open the safety deposit box to know without a shadow of a doubt if Abigail is still alive.

Johnny meets Chanel at the Brady Pub. Johnny tells her that he broke the news to Roman and Marlena and they both handled it really well. Johnny says they aren’t happy to see them leaving but they were supportive. Johnny asks how things went with Paulina. Chanel says it went way better than she imagined and that they are in a good place now. Chanel adds that Paulina is sad they are leaving but she understands it’s what’s best for them as they hug.

Abe goes home to Paulina and sees she’s been crying so he asks if something is wrong. Paulina informs Abe that Chanel came by and they had an amazing talk where they made a breakthrough and Chanel forgave her. Abe calls that wonderful and says he’s so happy for her. Paulina adds that’s not all as Chanel told her that she and Johnny are moving to Los Angeles which surprises Abe. Paulina explains that Johnny got a great job offer to work on a movie. Abe says they could always go there to visit and he’s sure they will be back here. Paulina declares the important thing is that Chanel doesn’t hate her anymore and they are back to being close again. Paulina asks if Abe wants to tell her what he was up to tonight. Abe admits he was trying to get EJ to back off and they talked for awhile but EJ refused to stop the recall. Paulina declares that karma is going to bite EJ.

Kristen approaches EJ in the town square and says she knows he must be upset that things didn’t go his way, so she hopes there’s no hard feelings since they are family and should support one another. EJ questions what she’s going on about. Kristen asks if Mr. Shin didn’t call him which EJ questions. Kristen guesses she’s going to break the news then. Kristen then announces that EJ is going to need to update his resumé.

Stefan opens the safe at the DiMera Mansion and removes the stacks of cash and the envelope that Kristen mentioned. Stefan opens the envelope and finds that the papers are not contacts, but the DNA results revealing that EJ is not Jude’s father.

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Chanel questions Johnny wanting to leave Salem and asks where they would go. Johnny tells her about how he’s been sending out his resume for film jobs and he wasn’t expecting to hear anything back and certainly wasn’t expecting to be offered a job on a movie with Payton Russo, one of his favorite directors. Chanel excitedly calls it amazing but Johnny reveals the catch is that he has to give them an answer by tomorrow and the job is in LA. Chanel says they didn’t give him much time to think about it but Johnny reveals he’s actually known about it for a couple of weeks. Chanel is shocked and questions him just now telling her.

Kate joins Roman at the Brady Pub. Roman tells her about Eric agreeing to move back to the room above the Pub. Kate calls that really good since she knows he’s been worried. Roman knows she’s still worried about Lucas and asks if there’s any word. Kate doesn’t get it since Lucas contacted her, said he was with Harris, searching for Clyde, and then nothing but dead silence. Kate can’t help but feel that something terrible has happened and she might never see him again. Lucas then enters the Pub and surprises Kate.

Chad returns home to the Horton House where Julie greets him and says she’s so glad he’s back home. Julie says she just put the kids down but they have been asking about where he is non stop. Chad says he’ll go check on them. Julie asks if he found Clyde. Chad confirms the police did and he did get a chance to talk to him. Julie asks if Clyde admitted to targeting Abigail on that horrible night. Chad thinks back to Clyde telling him that Abigail is alive. Julie asks Chad what he said.

Rafe confronts Clyde in the interrogation room at the police station and says it’s been a long time. Clyde says not long enough which Rafe agrees with. Rafe says the FBI’s field office in Helena has decided that the Salem PD gets the first crack at him. Rafe informs Clyde that he’s run out of luck because there’s a whole host of new charges like drug dealing, attempted murder, and breaking out of prison. Rafe says once they figure it all out, they will send him off to solitary confinement in super max where he can finish off his already long sentence. Rafe says he first has a few questions for him, starting with what he knows about Li Shin’s murder.

At the DiMera Mansion, Stefan finishes a call saying he wants it done now. Kristen walks in and asks what that was all about. Stefan declares that he’s busting Gabi out of prison.

Johnny apologizes for not telling Chanel about the job right away. Chanel questions what his plan was and if he was just going to wait until he was on a flight to LA or if he was going to turn the job down and not tell her at all. Johnny admits maybe he was. Chanel asks if he thinks he knows what’s best for them. Johnny argues that there was just so much going on with the baby and with Paulina, so he didn’t want to add to her stress. Chanel calls that a load of crap.

Kate hugs Lucas and says she was so worried about him since he wasn’t answering her phone calls. Lucas says he was on a plane and a little busy trying to catch Clyde and his henchwoman, who are now in police custody. Kate says that’s great but she was picturing him dead in a ditch. Lucas explains that they had to keep everything on the DL until Clyde was in custody. Kate feels he still could’ve let her know. Roman points out that Lucas is safe now. Kate agrees to stay positive because Lucas helped Harris capture Clyde as he said, so according to the terms offered, he should now be a free man.

Clyde claims to Rafe that Li Shin is not ringing any bells. Rafe argues that Clyde knows damn well who Li is since Gabi was convicted of his murder and he knows that’s not news to him, since Clyde hired a goon to break Gabi’s leg in prison and threatened her within an inch of her life to persuade Stefan to do his bidding. Clyde calls that quite a tale and claims he heard Gabi broke her leg by slipping in the shower. Clyde remarks that he can picture her in the shower. Rafe tells him to shut up. Clyde asks why Gabi killed her ex. Rafe responds that she didn’t and had no motive, so she’s innocent. Clyde laughs at that and says innocent is the last thing Gabi is. Rafe argues that Clyde knows Gabi didn’t kill Li, but he bets that Clyde knows who did.

Kristen questions Stefan orchestrating a prison break for Gabi. Stefan reminds her that’s what he wanted her to help with in the first place, but she thought it would be easier to prove Gabi’s innocent. Kristen says it should’ve been. Stefan complains that Melinda doesn’t think the black book is enough evidence and that Rafe could string him along forever, so to hell with it. Kristen thought maybe Clyde could confirm Gil killed Li but Stefan calls that a pipe dream and questions why Clyde would lift a finger to help him. Kristen questions when this great escape is to take place. Stefan says it’s already in the works and then he and Gabi will ride off into the sunset, never to be seen or heard from again. Kristen is afraid she can’t let this happen.

Julie asks Chad what Clyde said. Chad explains that he accused him of going to the mansion with the sole purpose of killing Abigail and he didn’t deny it. Julie says now they know but Chad says there is more. Chad states that Clyde may have gone to the mansion that night to kill Abigail, but then in the end, he claimed that Abigail is still alive.

Chanel tells Johnny that they are supposed to be a team and questions him thinking about turning down his dream job without talking to her first. Johnny laments that he’s an idiot and apologizes for not telling her sooner, noting that Marlena told him the same thing. Chanel questions him telling Marlena before her and who else knows. Johnny apologizes repeatedly and says he didn’t expect to get a job offer that would require them to move 2000 miles away. Johnny says at first, he couldn’t believe it but then he panicked because Salem is their home, where Chanel’s bakery is and where their families are. Johnny declares that they built their lives in Salem and they are happy here. Johnny just wants to make her happy and calls that his most important job. Chanel calls that really sweet but feels if he wanted to turn the job down, he would’ve done it already. Johnny states that part of him does want to turn it down but part of him doesn’t, so he’s obviously conflicted. Johnny then declares that Chanel needs to make this decision.

Roman says he has stuff to take care of in the office and that he’ll be back. Lucas tells Kate that he feels Roman wouldn’t be happy if his sentence was shortened. Kate questions that being an if and if Harris is flaking on him. Lucas responds that he doesn’t know where he stands because Harris is busy processing Clyde and they haven’t talked since. Lucas reveals that Chad had to fly him home. Kate questions what Chad was doing there. Lucas calls it a long story. Lucas admits he doesn’t know what’s going to happen with him but the longer it goes, the worse he feels about it. Kate questions why the hell she ever trusted Harris. Lucas reminds her to keep it down as he’s technically still a fugitive. Kate agrees that they should get him right back in to hiding.

Julie questions Clyde saying Abigail is still alive. Chad points out that he had a gun to his head, so he may have been saying anything and that it’s probably a lie, but a small part of him hopes that it’s true as Julie hugs him.

Clyde tells Rafe that he didn’t even know Li so he questions why he should know who killed him. Rafe points out that Li’s blood was found on Clyde’s little black book. Clyde points out that he was in prison. Rafe brings up Clyde’s associate Gil and how his bloody fingerprint was also found on the black book, which was hidden at the Bistro where Clyde ran his drug operation. Clyde points out that Ava killed Gil. Rafe says he’s well aware but since he can’t talk to Gil, he figured he’d go right to the boss. Rafe asks Clyde what Gil told him about the night Li was murdered and if there’s any chance Clyde could corroborate with Gil. Clyde asks what’s in it for him if he could.

Stefan tells Kristen that Gabi is his wife, so he doesn’t need her permission to get her out of prison. Kristen reminds him of their agreement that she helps him with Gabi and he helps her become CEO of DiMera. Stefan assures that he is still backing her. Kristen questions if Stefan is going to continue as a fugitive from the law. Stefan says he’s been planting seeds for months so it’s practically a done deal. Kristen argues that Stefan has waited this long to free Gabi and asks what’s a few more weeks. Stefan worries that if Clyde is captured, he’ll go back to making Gabi’s life a living Hell and now that he’s turned on him, he can’t take that risk. Kristen tells Stefan that he might just have to because after everything she’s done for Gabi, she can’t risk him not coming through for her. Kristen declares they are at a stalemate but Stefan says that’s now how he sees it. Kristen warns that if Stefan goes through with this idiotic jailbreak plan, then she will tell Gabi that he slept with Ava.

Chanel questions Johnny wanting her to make the decision on his job offer, pointing out that she just told him they are a team. Johnny feels he would be uprooting her from her life for his dream. Johnny asks what if she ends up miserable because of him. Chanel asks if she’s supposed to crush his dreams and asks what if he’s miserable because of her. Chanel points out that she can bake cookies anywhere and that Sweet Bits LA sounds kind of nice. Chanel adds that getting a little further away from Paulina might not be such a bad thing. Chanel declares that if Johnny wants the job, she thinks he should take it. Johnny says the problem is he doesn’t know if he wants to take it for reasons he can’t quite articulate. Chanel encourages him to try. Johnny says for his whole life, he wanted to be the next Fellini. Johnny recalls when he tried to put together a movie as an adult, the whole project went to Hell. Chanel asks how many directors can say the actual Devil interfered in their production. Johnny took it as a sign that he was doing something he wasn’t supposed to. Johnny asks what if he can’t cut it since Hollywood is cut throat. Chanel questions where all this self doubt is coming from. Johnny says a lot has happened so fast and asks what if he’s not ready, pointing out that now he has Chanel and the baby to think about. Johnny states that failing on his own is one thing but he cannot drag her across the country and fail all three of them.

Lucas tells Kate that he’s not going back to the monastery. Lucas adds that Clyde will be going to super max so Statesville will be safe for him to go back to if he has to. Kate argues that at least the monastery isn’t prison but Lucas feels it’s pretty much the same thing, complaining that he can’t stand that place. Kate points out that there’s less murderers in the monastery. Lucas states that he has one year left on his sentence so he might as well go back, do his time, and pay full price for what he did to Sami.

Chad tells Julie that Abigail came back to him once before and brings up how Stefan’s heart is beating in Julie’s chest while he’s alive and well. Julie asks if it’s possible that Dr. Rolf saved Abigail. Chad says he doesn’t know but he can’t sit around and wonder what if as it will drive him crazy. Chad decides he needs to go to the police station to talk to Clyde to find out if there’s more which Julie encourages him to do. Chad asks Julie not to bring this up to Jack or Jennifer so he doesn’t get their hopes up. Julie agrees not to say anything as Chad then exits.

Kristen reminds Stefan that he cheated on his wife. Stefan calls it one time where he was very drunk. Kristen mocks that Gabi will be very forgiving then. Stefan argues that she said she would keep his secret. Kristen says that was then and this is now. Stefan asks if she’s declaring war with him. Kristen says of course not as she’s at war with EJ, so Stefan needs to decide which side he’s on. Kristen warns that if Gabi does find out what happened between he and Ava, she’s sure Gabi would prefer a prison cot to their bed, so she really thinks he needs to rethink his plan.

Rafe tells Clyde that he can’t make charges like these just go away after everything he’s done. Clyde asks why he should help him then. Rafe takes that to mean he does know something. Clyde says he didn’t say that but questions why the bloody fingerprint on the book isn’t enough to overturn Gabi’s conviction. Rafe says that’s a good question. Clyde calls it a damn shame. Clyde says if Gil did tell him something, there would have to be something in it for him in order for him to testify to that. Clyde adds that he would graciously accept anything Rafe could do for him, even outside the confines of the law. Rafe calls him a piece of work. Clyde brings up Rafe covering up Stefano’s murder for Hope and questions if he wouldn’t do the same thing for his own flesh and blood, asking what kind of brother he is. Rafe tells him to hang tight and he’ll be back. Clyde tells Rafe to think about what he said as Rafe exits the room.

Chanel encourages that Johnny is not going to fail but Johnny argues that they don’t know that. Chanel compares it to Johnny thinking she’s a good baker and praises his work. Chanel says if things don’t work out, at least he gave it his best shot and they can always come back to Salem. Chanel declares that whatever he decides, she’s with him. Chanel mentions Chris Pratt being in the movie that he’d be working on, pointing out all there is to love about LA. Chanel tells Johnny that she will follow him to the ends of the earth because his dreams are their dreams now.

Kristen asks Stefan if he’s going to rethink his master plan or if she has to give Gabi the bad news. Rafe then walks in and asks what about Gabi. Stefan claims that they were just discussing how to tell Gabi that they hit a dead end on trying to prove her innocence. Rafe reveals he’s here because he has some news on that front.

Roman returns to Kate and asks where Lucas is. Kate informs him that Lucas went to say goodbye to Julie since he hasn’t heard from Harris, so he’s assuming he will be going back to prison to serve the rest of his sentence. Roman says he’s sorry to hear that which Kate questions.

Lucas goes to see Julie, who says he’s been in her prayers every single day. Lucas thanks her and says he appreciates that. Julie asks what has happened and if he’s free and clear now. Lucas says he’s not too sure about that. Julie points out the risk in coming to see her. Lucas declares that there was no way he was going back to prison without saying goodbye to her first.

Chad confronts Clyde in the interrogation room. Clyde asks if Rafe sent him to have a little chat with him. Chad moves the table and sits across from Clyde, pointing out that they never finished their conversation so he needs to start talking. Clyde asks or else what?

Johnny thanks Chanel for believing in him. Chanel assures that she and the baby are there for him no matter what. Chanel apologizes for getting salty before. Johnny says it’s okay as she was right to be upset at him for not telling her about the job offer sooner. Chanel asks what he’s thinking now.

Roman asks Kate why she would ask if he’s really sorry that Lucas is going back to prison when he’s his stepson and wants what’s best for him. Roman adds that he supported Lucas throughout this whole damn thing. Kate says she’s grateful to him for that but she believes that Roman wants Lucas to serve his term for what he did to Sami. Roman argues that they’ve been through this and he thinks Lucas has learned his lesson and won’t make those mistakes again. Roman brings up that Harris promised results and Lucas delivered, so he thinks it would be wrong for Harris to leave Lucas hanging.

Julie tells Lucas that Chad implied he had something to do with helping find Clyde. Lucas feels he probably shouldn’t say too much. Julie understands and asks what Lucas thinks about Clyde saying Abigail is alive. Julie says she won’t say anything to anyone but him. Julie asks if Lucas said he didn’t think it’s possible so he wouldn’t get Chad’s hopes up. Julie asks if Lucas thinks it could be true that Abigail is alive. Lucas wishes it was true but doesn’t know how it could be possible.

Stefan tells Rafe that it’s no shock that Clyde isn’t speaking. Kristen gets a call and exits the room. Rafe encourages Stefan not to give up hope since they have Clyde in custody and he’s convinced that Clyde knows something. Stefan feels whatever Clyde wants has to be worth getting Gabi back home.

Clyde mocks Chad as reminding him of a yapping dog running circles around a predator. Chad asks how it could be possible that his wife is still alive because that night, he found her in their bed bleeding out and barely able to whisper his name. Chad says when he closes his eyes, he can see her and he can feel her slipping away. Chad recalls being covered in her blood at the hospital but he was still hopeful until Kayla told him that his wife was dead and there was nothing anyone could do. Chad adds that Kayla took him to see her body and he held her, touched her, kissed her, and said goodbye to the love of his life and mother of his children. Chad states that now Clyde drops a bomb on him. Chad grabs Clyde and asks how it’s possible for Abigail to be alive.

Johnny calls the director Payton Russo back to accept the job and says he’s very excited. Johnny says he can’t wait and he’ll see him soon as he hangs up. Chanel excitedly hugs him and calls it amazing, saying she’s so proud of him. Chanel jokes that they just had their first major fight as a married couple, so now they have to make up as they kiss.

Julie talks on the phone about being so worried about Maggie and how she told her not to trust Konstantin. Julie says the family could use some good news. Julie talks about not figuring out Tom and Alice’s time capsule, but she is determined to find out if it’s the last thing she does.

Lucas returns to the Pub and tells Kate that she said goodbye to Julie. Lucas asks if he has a place to stay away while he waits for Harris. Roman reveals that he pulled some strings with his ISA pals to track Harris down. Roman announces that Harris just finalized the terms of Lucas’s deal, so for being part of the capture of Clyde Weston, the remainder of Lucas’s sentence is officially completed. Roman officially declares Lucas a free man which thrills him and Kate.

Rafe tells Stefan that he’s sorry but his hands are tied. Stefan questions Rafe just packing it in and not moving Heaven and Earth to help his sister. Rafe says he can’t give in to Clyde and sacrifice the safety of the town. Rafe then says maybe if Stefan had an idea which he questions. Rafe asks if Stefan has an idea of how he could move Heaven and Earth. Stefan asks if he’s saying if he chose to go the DiMera route, he’d be willing to look the other way. Rafe responds that he has to get back to the police station and exits the mansion. Kristen comes back. Stefan tells her that there’s nothing Rafe can do as he’s not willing to accept any deal with Clyde. Stefan agrees to shelve his idea to get Gabi out of prison for now, if Kristen helps him get more evidence. Kristen responds that she’s sorry but there’s been a change of plans and declares that she won’t be helping him anymore.

Clyde tells Chad that him being sad takes all the fun out of it. Chad asks for an answer. Clyde says before he does, Chad has to show that he can do something for him to better his current situation. Chad asks how he’s supposed to do that. Clyde points out that Chad’s a DiMera, so he’ll figure something out. Chad refuses to when he can’t trust a word he says. Clyde asks why he’s here then. Chad questions why Clyde would go down for Abigail’s murder if she’s still alive. Clyde remarks that only a fool goes for the quick return while the wise man plays the long game with an ace up his sleeve, knowing the exact time to play it. Chad declares now is the time then to show his cards. Clyde tells Chad to listen up then because he’s about to give him something big.

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Eric goes to the Brady Pub where Roman says he’d ask how he’s doing but his face gave it away. Roman tells Eric that he’s sorry and asks if there’s any word from the police on the search for Sloan. Eric says no after she took off from the DiMera Mansion. Roman hates the thought of Sloan being out there free after what she did to Eric and Nicole. Eric comments that at least she didn’t hit him on the back of the head like she did EJ. Roman remarks that he still can’t believe that Sloan got the jump on EJ like that..

EJ sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion, gleefully reading the Spectator article to baby Jude about Paulina’s exposure of radiation. EJ remarks that Paulina needs to either step down or be forcibly removed from office. Chanel then walks in and asks if that’s a fact.

Paulina wakes up from falling asleep on the couch at home and tells Abe that she had a terrible nightmare that the radiation turned her in to a 50 foot tall woman that made people run away screaming. Paulina says the worst part is that it’s not the first time she’s had the dream as she’s been having it ever since leaving the hospital. Abe states that big problems call for big solutions and declares that this sounds like a job for Dr. Marlena Evans.

Marlena is in her office at the hospital, on the phone with John. Marlena says she can barely hear him but gets that his flight is on time. Marlena says she can hardly wait to see him and tells him to call her when he lands as they hang up. Marlena then looks down at The Pawn card until Johnny comes in and asks if she has a second. Marlena calls it a nice surprise. Johnny asks about the card which Marlena blows off as nothing and puts it away. Marlena asks about Johnny’s visit. Johnny informs her that he’s meeting Chanel for an appointment. Marlena asks about the baby. Johnny says so far, so good but he wanted to stop by to get advice from Marlena about his whole future.

Leo sits in the town square reading the Spectator until a shirtless man approaches to ask for a favor which gets Leo’s attention. Leo asks what the favor is. The man asks if he can drink the glass of water on Leo’s table since he forgot his water bottle and he just finished a run. He then says nevermind but Leo tells him to go ahead and take it. The man thanks him and drinks the water, spilling some on himself in the process. He thanks Leo again. Leo stops him and asks if he’d want to go out sometime.

Johnny informs Marlena that a producer offered him a job at his company, but if he took it, he’d have to move to Los Angeles like now. Marlena didn’t even know he was considering this. Johnny reveals that Chanel doesn’t know either which surprises Marlena, who questions why he hasn’t told her. Johnny feels it would be asking Chanel to leave her business, her family, and her home which doesn’t seem like a fair thing to ask. Marlena questions if he’s considering turning down the job without even discussing it with Chanel. Johnny says as great as the whole thing sounds, he doesn’t want Chanel to feel like he’s asking her to make this sacrifice for him. Johnny says with the baby and health issues, it’s a lot. Marlena asks how he thinks Chanel will feel if she finds out that he turned down the job without ever mentioning it. Marlena encourages that Chanel might not think of it as a sacrifice and might want to do that. Johnny then agrees to talk to Chanel. Johnny points out that Marlena still hasn’t told him what she thinks about if he should consider the job. Marlena states that she thinks he should. Marlena admits that selfishly, she’d like to keep him in Salem, especially after what happened with Jude.

Eric tells Roman that it was shocking to see EJ just lying there after Sloan hit him in the back of the head. Roman says under normal circumstances, that’d be a welcome sight but he still can’t believe that Sloan just helped herself to EJ and Nicole’s baby, asking how someone could do that. Eric remarks that desperate people do desperate things. Roman says he’s sorry as he knows how much Eric loved the baby. Eric responds that he was his son and he lost him, admitting he’s never felt pain like this.

EJ tells Chanel that he was just reading some of today’s news to his son. Chanel points out that he was getting a kick out of it and apparently feels the same way about Paulina as the Spectator does. EJ confirms that is true and that he wants Paulina out as mayor, but claims it’s only because he’s outraged on Chanel’s behalf which she questions. EJ points out that Chanel is his daughter in law and Paulina recklessly exposed her and his unborn grandchild to radiation, asking if she isn’t mad too. Chanel admits she’s not exactly happy about it but says she doesn’t fully blame Paulina, who didn’t even know that she was pregnant and she did it because she was trying to save her life. Chanel acknowledges that Paulina would never intentionally hurt her or put them in danger. EJ responds that he admires Paulina’s resolve but feels that her dangerous actions still need to be answered for. Chanel questions if he’s saying Paulina needs to answer for what she did to her or to him. Chanel asks if it’s really about protecting his grandchild or if it’s about EJ trying to get payback.

Leo tells the man that he’s not in the habit of asking out strangers but he’s just getting back out after a relationship fell apart. Leo asks the man to dinner. He responds that Leo seems like a really nice guy, but he’s not gay. Leo is surprised and asks if he’s sure which he confirms. Leo says he’s usually pretty good and asks the guy again. He tells Leo that he’s sure but he’s flattered. He thanks Leo again for the water and says maybe he’ll see him around as he walks away.

Johnny tells Marlena that he’s really sorry about Jude as he knows how much she loved him. Marlena says it’s really Eric that she’s most worried about. Johnny talks about seeing EJ and Nicole go through pretty much the same thing but Marlena argues that it’s not the same since they thought their baby was dead. Johnny acknowledges that now Eric has to watch him grow up with someone else as his father. Johnny says he feels awful for Eric and the whole family, but at the same time he’s happy for EJ and Nicole which he asks if that’s wrong to say. Marlena says no and that Jude is where he’s meant to be but she’s sorry that Eric has to pay the price for it. Johnny says he has to get to his appointment. Marlena is glad he stopped by and hopes everything goes well. Johnny thanks her and promises to tell Chanel about his job offer. Marlena assures him that her door is always open to him as Johnny then exits.

Paulina tells Abe that she’s always happy to talk to Marlena but she will pass for now. Paulina feels it’s obvious that she’s dreaming about destroying the whole town because she’s feeling guilty over exposing Chanel, Johnny, and Julie to radiation. Abe encourages that all of their tests came back fine. Paulina says it doesn’t stop her from worrying and asks what if it takes time to show up and gets worse or there’s something really wrong. Abe points out that Kayla wasn’t worried but Paulina feels that there is always the possibility. Paulina adds that she and Chanel aren’t in the best place right now. Abe feels they’ve been through rough patches before. Paulina doesn’t know if she could ever forgive herself if something happened to Chanel’s baby because of her.

EJ tells Chanel that what happened between he and Paulina was just business. Chanel questions him not taking it personally. EJ claims his only concern is Chanel and the child. Chanel insists they are fine. EJ asks if she’s sure. Chanel says she and Johnny have a follow up appointment today and her latest test results show everything is fine. EJ hopes that’s true, pointing out that if there’s any cause for concern, there are still options at this stage. Chanel responds that she’s aware of the options but she’s having the baby as that’s what she and Johnny both want. EJ says he’s glad to hear that. Chanel questions if he is. EJ insists that he can’t wait for another addition to the family and that his new son will be an uncle. Chanel acknowledges the baby as Jude but EJ talks about how they are thinking about changing his name. Chanel says she just feels terrible for Eric as he must be devastated. EJ calls it a hard time for everyone but says thankfully the baby is where he belongs, with his real parents.

Roman tells Eric that it kills him to see him hurting like this. Eric responds that the hardest part is that it doesn’t feel real. Eric says in his heart, Jude is still his son. Roman encourages Eric healing as family. Eric thanks him and says he appreciates that. Eric decides he will go to the back and grab some food. Roman says Eric being in the apartment by himself can’t be making things easy which Eric admits. Roman then invites Eric to come back the Pub, start over and give himself a break until he figures things out. Eric agrees that he’s probably right. Roman offers to help him move his stuff. Eric tells Roman that he’ll let him know but there’s a stop he has to make first as he then exits the Pub.

Leo bursts in to Marlena’s office and tells her that he needs her help, desperately.

Abe gets a call from his friend Ruben. Abe says he hasn’t heard but thanks him for the call as he appreciates the heads up. Paulina asks what that was about. Abe claims it was nothing for her to worry about but Paulina can tell he’s hiding something from her. Abe insists that everything is fine. Paulina recognizes Ruben as his friend on the city council. Abe informs her that he called to give him a warning as it seems there is a petition filed to recall Paulina as Mayor.

Johnny joins Chanel in her hospital room. Johnny mentions stopping to see Marlena while Chanel informs him that she was delayed by an interesting conversation with EJ. Johnny asks if it was good or bad. Chanel says they kind of got in to it about the baby and about Paulina. Chanel adds that EJ also wanted to talk to her about their options. Johnny questions why EJ does this and says he’s sorry, adding that he will talk to him. Chanel asks if he doesn’t think she can take care of herself. Johnny says he knows she can, but sometimes when DiMeras are involved, reinforcement can be useful. Chanel tells him not to worry about it as it doesn’t matter. Chanel questions how they were late but Kayla still isn’t there. Johnny suggests maybe she has another patient. Johnny then decides since they have a minute, there was something he wanted to talk to her about.

EJ talks to baby Jude and says he hopes he wasn’t too defensive with Chanel as he just wants everyone to know he is his son forever. EJ remarks that with Sloan gone and Melinda sworn to secrecy, no one will ever know the truth about the baby’s paternity, especially Nicole. EJ worries that if so, he would certainly lose the baby and would lose Nicole to Eric. Eric then walks in. EJ tells him that Nicole is still at work and he just put the baby to sleep. Eric says he won’t be long and he just needs to talk to EJ. EJ asks what about. Eric informs him that he needs a lawyer to help him get a divorce from Sloan. EJ questions Eric coming to him of all lawyers instead of Belle or Justin. Eric responds that Justin is dealing with a family matter and Belle is working on her marriage with Shawn. EJ adds that he could always google a lawyer but Eric points out that some random attorney won’t hate Sloan as much as they do. EJ admits they have good reason. Eric states that Sloan stole EJ’s son, so he assumes he’d want to get back at her as much as he does. EJ says he’s not wrong so Eric asks if he will take his case. EJ agrees to do it and remarks that it seems their situations made them strange bedfellows. Eric asks if they have to wait to find Sloan before filing proceedings but EJ informs him that there is a way around that.

Chanel asks what Johnny wanted to talk to her about. Johnny says it’s something he was talking to Marlena about but they are interrupted by the doctor entering the room, who is the same man that ran in to Leo earlier. Johnny thought they were seeing Kayla but the doctor reveals she was called away on an emergency so he’s stepping in and introduces himself as Dr. Greene. Chanel identifies him as her regular customer Felicity’s brother. Dr. Greene says he should’ve realized Chanel since Felicity talks about her all the time. Chanel says Felicity is awesome. Dr. Greene says Felicity loves spending time with her. Johnny introduces himself as Chanel’s husband. Dr. Greene says it’s nice to meet him and they will see how the baby is doing.

Leo tells Marlena that he needs mental health help as his brain needs fixing but so does his heart. Marlena says he can make an appointment but Leo argues that this can’t wait. Leo says everyone says she’s the greatest shrink in Salem, she’s not with a patient right now and offers to pay in cash. Marlena says she’s going through case files. Leo knows she doesn’t like him because of what happened with her grandson Will, arguing that Will left him for dead and she should want to make amends for her family. Marlena realizes he’s not going to go away until she agrees to help him. Leo complains that he’s a mess and that’s why he’s here. Leo explains that earlier today, he hit on a straight man. Leo talks about why he flirts impulsively. Leo presents Marlena with the break up letter from Dimitri and says it’s driving him crazy. Marlena asks if this is all about a break up. Leo says he really opened himself up to Dimitri and thought he was the one, but now he knows it was all a lie. Leo argues that he has a lot going for him which Marlena agrees with, so Leo asks why he is so unlovable. Marlena asks Leo what makes him think that. Leo blames his entire childhood and says they aren’t getting in to his parents but Marlena says it’s therapy, so they have to. Leo says the last time he went to see his mother in prison, she offered him a cigarette, berated him for not smoking and called him a worthless human being. Marlena acknowledges that she is a very disturbed woman, so she can understand his lack of self esteem. Leo says he loves himself but Marlena points out that he said he was wildly insecure. Leo guesses that he’s insecure about what others think about him, not himself, like making a bad impression. Marlena feels confused and wonders if his self esteem is a defense mechanism. Leo admits he finds her somewhat intimidating but very self assured. Leo calls her a world class shrink with a very big heart and a great sense of humor. Marlena thinks he has a big heart and is funny as well which surprises Leo. Leo responds that he’s also tortured and miserable 75% of the time. Leo asks if she thinks there is any help for him.

EJ explains to Eric about the means of securing a divorce when one of the parties cannot be found and that they put a notice in the Spectator for a few weeks and if Sloan doesn’t respond, they move forward with the proceedings. Eric questions that being all there is to it. EJ says they will have to make sure he put in the effort to find her and he thinks the police’s APB will cover their bases. EJ adds that in a few weeks, they will go to court and his marriage will be over. Eric didn’t realize it would be this simple and thanks EJ. EJ tells him not to thank him yet as he hasn’t seen his bill. Eric tells EJ that he appreciates it as he wasn’t sure he would take his case. EJ responds that they all deserve a fresh start. Eric agrees and then exits the mansion.

Paulina questions that they are trying to recall her as Mayor and asks Abe how far it’s gotten. Abe says the petition has already reached the amount of signatures to present to the city council. Paulina questions who is presenting this petition. Abe responds that it’s an organization that call themselves the Concerned Citizens of Salem. Paulina asks who exactly they are. Abe admits he hasn’t figured that out yet. Paulina wants to find out right now.

Eric returns to the Brady Pub with his bag. Roman welcomes him home. Eric thanks him for the advice earlier. Roman asks if his idea worked out. Eric confirms it did and that he did something to help him get past Sloan. Eric then removes his wedding ring and declares that will also help him move on. Roman asks if he’s feeling better. Eric mentions seeing Jude earlier and how every time he sees him, it’s like losing him all over again. Roman hugs Eric.

Marlena tells Leo that it is her belief that everybody can be helped. Leo asks if that means she’d be willing to help him. Marlena agrees to but she’s afraid she would get distracted by his funny stories and takes on things. Leo promises to be as unfunny as he can be and calls this the best news ever. Marlena adds that if she’s willing to help him, he has to be willing to do the work. Leo admits he hates work. Marlena tells him to get over that part because if he doesn’t do the work, he won’t make any progress and will be wasting their time. Leo guesses she has a line of nuts around the block waiting for her services. Marlena says they don’t say nuts. Marlena gives Leo her card and tells him to make an appointment. Leo declares that they will make such a great team that she will crack him wide open. Leo thanks her and exits.

Paulina and Abe finish phone calls but have no luck. Abe says they should have information soon about the Concerned Citizens of Salem. Abe then gets a text and says that was soon, revealing he now knows the source of the petition. Abe shows it to Paulina, who says she should’ve known.

EJ gets a call from his assistant Rita, who informs him that the petition to recall Paulina Price as Mayor is going to counsel as they speak.

Dr. Greene tells Chanel and Johnny that everything looks good and they will see what the tests say, but the heartbeat sounded nice and strong. Chanel thanks him. Dr. Greene says it was nice to meet them and if they need anything, they can give him a call and gives his card. Johnny questions his name being Mark Greene, like the doctor on ER. Mark didn’t think they were old enough to know that show. Chanel mentions that they binge watched it over the holidays. Mark jokes about that being why he got in to medicine and tells them to take care as he exits. Johnny tells Chanel that it sounds like everything is still good as they hug. Chanel remembers to ask Johnny what he wanted to talk to her about earlier. Johnny then asks how she would feel about leaving Salem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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